Norcal 2009 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rastrev · 11-12-2009, 10:09 AM

very cool, looks fun and relaxing!

11-12-2009, 11:58 AM

looks like you had a blast!

cool boat love the camo

Holy Mackerel · 11-12-2009, 12:53 PM

The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions...

Nut Brown Ale, went well with my Rib Eye steak sandwhich and fries.

Family shot at Chico State, I spent many a day, studying near this campus placard.

On Sunday, we headed out of a Town called Paradise, where my buddy lives. Small mountain town, pine trees, creeks, etc. We decided if once more we can make our way to the high country lakes, which require 4x4 at a certain point.

It was worse than it looked.

Stopped at the first lake, caught many Brook Trout in this lake.

Had to bust out the Sabiki rod.

My buddy trying to figure out how to kayak. We tried to push on to the next set of lakes, but this is the second time we have been denied. My stock 4x4 did not have enough clearance for the boulders, I would have had to crawl over to get through. It was about a 100ft strip of nastiness. Next time.

On the way out, stopped at a creek for some trout fishing... no bites, but nice sites.

I wish I had waders back when I was a poor student, that water is FREAKING COLD!!!

Here is ONE of the camping sites, near the creek we were fishing... free camping.

From this picture, you can see how close the camp spot is to the creek. no 4x4 required.

A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure. 10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck...

The end.

j mo · 11-12-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure. 10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck...

The end.

Your wife is a trooper! awesome report !

MalibuJohnny · 11-12-2009, 01:36 PM

One of the only colleges that have trout runnig in a creek through the campus!

Holy Mackerel · 11-12-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuJohnny

One of the only colleges that have trout runnig in a creek through the campus!

On my Graduation day, there were salmon running through the campus creek.

DESTROYER · 11-12-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by j mo

Your wife is a trooper! awesome report !

You don't even know! Trish went to Punta Colorada with us and proceeded to catch a 35#YFT from the yak and then got stung by a Portaguese Man Of War and still hung out and drank beers taking pictures while I landed my first kayak Marlin. Chris won the wife lottery.

Thanks for sharing the pics!

deepdvr · 11-13-2009, 12:24 AM

Thanks for all the Chico and sierra foothills photos! I grew up in the bay area and we had relatives with land out there. It was the best fishing for wild bows on small creeks and wfo largemouth fishing on the private pond. No wonder I can't fish in areas that are pressured.

The real question, while at Chico St. did you avoid going to Butte?

Holy Mackerel · 11-13-2009, 06:33 AM

Thanks Moyer, yes, I am a lucky man!

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

The real question, while at Chico St. did you avoid going to Butte?

I never attended, as we called it, BUTT College...

Tman · 11-12-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions...

...
Had to bust out the Sabiki rod.

Those two lines had me rolling...

Great pics...great family and friends time. Way to start the childhood off right...

11-12-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	very cool, looks fun and relaxing! __________________ "If a fish could keep his mouth shut, he would never get caught." - U-Roy, Fisherman Style

11-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#5
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Chico State Trout One of the only colleges that have trout runnig in a creek through the campus! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

11-12-2009, 11:58 AM	#2
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	looks like you had a blast! cool boat love the camo

11-12-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions... Nut Brown Ale, went well with my Rib Eye steak sandwhich and fries. Family shot at Chico State, I spent many a day, studying near this campus placard. On Sunday, we headed out of a Town called Paradise, where my buddy lives. Small mountain town, pine trees, creeks, etc. We decided if once more we can make our way to the high country lakes, which require 4x4 at a certain point. It was worse than it looked. Stopped at the first lake, caught many Brook Trout in this lake. Had to bust out the Sabiki rod. My buddy trying to figure out how to kayak. We tried to push on to the next set of lakes, but this is the second time we have been denied. My stock 4x4 did not have enough clearance for the boulders, I would have had to crawl over to get through. It was about a 100ft strip of nastiness. Next time. On the way out, stopped at a creek for some trout fishing... no bites, but nice sites. I wish I had waders back when I was a poor student, that water is FREAKING COLD!!! Here is ONE of the camping sites, near the creek we were fishing... free camping. From this picture, you can see how close the camp spot is to the creek. no 4x4 required. A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure. 10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck... The end.

11-13-2009, 12:24 AM	#8
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Thanks for all the Chico and sierra foothills photos! I grew up in the bay area and we had relatives with land out there. It was the best fishing for wild bows on small creeks and wfo largemouth fishing on the private pond. No wonder I can't fish in areas that are pressured. The real question, while at Chico St. did you avoid going to Butte?