Captain Redbeard:
Well now that we're half way through the year I figured it made sense to start the official AOTY thread... ;D Seriously, though, sorry for the delay. Here is the thread that is already going on the subject: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=20127.0
If you are new to AOTY please read through the 2016 and 2017 threads:
* 2016: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=16731.0 * 2017: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=18859.0 NWKA Angler of the Year (AOTY) 2018
GRAND PRIZE: $500 Gift Certificate
Next Adventure Sponsors (will be updated throughout the year)
HUGE shoutout to Nobaddays and jed for helping secure some of these sponsors!
Outdoorplay
NEMRods Custom Rods Stillwater Fly Shop
Skwoosh Seat Pads
Ice Mule Coolers
Hoo-rag Bandanas Lancer Jigs
Lucid Fishing
Big Hammer Swimbaits Stealth Rod Holders
Captain Redbeard:
Skwoosh stepped up big and is delivering 6 seat pads and 1 "Big Catch Fishing Seat" ($130 at Austin Kayak)!
http://www.skwoosh.com/
I know a couple of NWKA members who use Skwoosh products to help stay on the water longer. By providing more cushioned support, Skwoosh seats can lessen numb-butt and lower back pain.
I seriously want to win the Big Catch seat to put on my Tarpon!
Captain Redbeard:
UPDATE:
Got confirmation that the grand prize will be a $500 gift cert to Next Adventure!
Thank you to CJ and Next Adventure for making this happen, and as always thank you for your support of HOW.
Captain Redbeard:
I approved a few fish today and we have a new leader on the board - check it out!
Also Nobaddays helped get Outdoorplay on as a sponsor and they have delivered.
We have drybags with fun stuff inside for several of the top positions including gift certificates for Outdoorplay.com!
I just bought a kayak from Outdoorplay and their service was excellent. Many of you are familiar with Kayak Shed in Hood River (RIP) who was a long-time sponsor of this and other events. My understanding is that John from Kayak Shed has joined forces with Outdoorplay and they'll have a physical retail store in Hood River soon in addition to the online store and warehouse. I'm looking forward to see where this goes from here.
Here's me enjoying my new boat - 2018 Revo 13:
Casey:
It is a tight race and is getting really interesting. If only I could talk the boss into laying me off from now through November