NorthWest Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing => Heroes On the Water => Heroes On the Water - NWest WA Chapter => Topic started by: islandson671 on July 08, 2012, 10:35:05 PM
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The date has been set, it's technically not our first outting, but it is definitely the first event (more than 1 guy). Anyway, I was hoping to get a date set this month while the weather is nice, but the guys at the Warrior Transition Battalion needed a few weeks to get the participants set up. I have a retiree with PTSD that will be joining us as well as another guy who was injured in Iraq but is no longer in the Army.
We're still working out the logistics. But, I'm thinking about possibly doing some crabbing with the INSAYN Crab Hawk Set up (with a Float modification to his original design to accomodate current flow/speed pics to follow) (maybe a few pots too) and some light jigging for flounder. After crabbing with some of the South Sound guys on opening day, I think we can make it work. They might not get any dungees but there's a ton of Red Rock out there. I might try and make things a bit competative for the participants and give a prize for the biggest/heaviest crab. Nothing big, but I think the wife will let me buy a $20 gift card to Apple Bees or something.
Destination: Solo Point
We originally thought of doing it on the 18th of August, but the peak high is at about 4pm on the 11th. If we can get them on the water and dropping crab hawks/pots by 10am at the latest they'll have a good bunch of crab by 3pm and some flounder.
I told the guys at the WTB that we would like to get 5 participants to start and eventually get a bigger group going as we get things figured out. Right now, I have 5 SOTS and I'm pretty sure I have enough PFDs, Paddles and Rods for each of kayaks. I just need to buy more Crab Hawks and get them set up. I have 2 sets now but, I think I'll only be able to get 1 set per kayak for now as I'm doing all of this out my own pocket. As for the Crab Pots, I have 3 sets. But, they can take turns pulling it up every 45 minutes to an hour or so. I'm confident that we'll be able to put them on some crab and flounder.
I also plan to bring my burner and big pot to cook some crab for the participants as well as show them the INSAYN crab cleaning and prep technique. I might bring my small bbq pit and some brats as well just in case they want to take their crab home to eat.
I'll try to post more info as we get things together. Wish us Luck!
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Great job Dino! Can I send you a few bucks for another crab hawk? PayPal account?
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Do you have a paypal account or a way for us to donate?
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Sounds great! Thanks for all your work in setting this up!
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I might be at International Fly Tackle Dealers show in Reno.
If I am, I still have 5 kayaks I can loan to the event, and long with 3 PFDs and (sadly) only 2 paddles.
If you wanna do danielson traps too, I have three of those...
let me know
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If you are looking for some assistance I would love to help out. It all depends on my work schedule but if I'm available I have two pots that I will bring along. Let me know if you would like help.
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Johnny and Noah
Thanks for the offer on the $$ donations, but we are required to send in all cash donations. We can receive Inkind Donations which would be gift cards, equipment and tackle.
If you guys want you can still make $$ donations at HeroesOnTheWater.org
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If you are looking for some assistance I would love to help out. It all depends on my work schedule but if I'm available I have two pots that I will bring along. Let me know if you would like help.
Justin thanks for the offer I'll keep you posted.
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So, we're heading to Solo Point on Aug 11th to do some crabbing and jig for some Flounder to help fill the day. I picked up 2 more crab hawks yesterday, just gotta get them rigged up. I'll pick up a couple more tomorrow as well as some 1oz to 1.5 oz jig heads. I bought the big tub of 4" Saltwater Gulp Swimming Mullets "Flounder Candy".
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I might be at International Fly Tackle Dealers show in Reno.
If I am, I still have 5 kayaks I can loan to the event, and long with 3 PFDs and (sadly) only 2 paddles.
If you wanna do danielson traps too, I have three of those...
Thanks for the offer. But, PDX is a bit of drive for this event. I'm sure IHop would appreciate some the loan when he gets an event going.
let me know
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Things look good for me as of now. Even if I cant stay for the event, I'll get you 2 boats, 2 pots, 3 paddles, and 2 PFD's. I should be able to stay and help too though. I'll shoot you a text Mon to let you know fir sure
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I should be able to come with 2 crab pots (rigged and ready) and an extra PFD. I don't mind running the crab pots out myself and letting the participants fish them. The Coosa is available as well.
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Dino, how about I send you some $$ via paypal for you to pick up another gift card or two for prizes, or for you to add another bit of crab gear for yourself so that someone else on the water can have some gear to pull? Not technically a donation to HOW, thoughts?
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Dino, how about I send you some $$ via paypal for you to pick up another gift card or two for prizes, or for you to add another bit of crab gear for yourself so that someone else on the water can have some gear to pull? Not technically a donation to HOW, thoughts?
Thanks for the offer Ed. But, I have to send in ALL cash donations to HOW.
I am only allowed to accept In Kind donations. Such as gift cards/certificates or tackle/equipment.
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I should be able to come with 2 crab pots (rigged and ready) and an extra PFD. I don't mind running the crab pots out myself and letting the participants fish them. The Coosa is available as well.
Thanks Lee. The crab pots will be a big help as well as volunteering. I should get a final head count by Wednesday.
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Way to go, Dino! Can't wait to see the report and photos!
iHop
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Too many events...too little time....
Really wish I could make this to volunteer and help. Can't wait to see the reports!
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Do you need any other helpers/volunteers? I have an extra paddle and lots of extra PFD's (6) along with 1 fully rigged crab trap.
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Do you need any other helpers/volunteers? I have an extra paddle and lots of extra PFD's (6) along with 1 fully rigged crab trap.
We could always use extra help. I will send PMs out next week. Thanks!
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Too many events...too little time....
Really wish I could make this to volunteer and help. Can't wait to see the reports!
Don't worry Eric I'm trying to get one more event scheduled
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We're set for Saturday. I've been swamped at work and haven't had much time to prepare. I PMd a few guys on here and I hope to hear back from a couple of you.
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Good Luck with the event! I am looking forward to the pics!
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Been trying to post a Recap on last Saturday's Crabbing and Fishing Event. But, the photos are too large and I've got about 30 photos that need to be shrunk for posting. I will try to have it up by this weekend. Thanks for your patience.