We often do this in the Cutty organizational forum, but thought I would post here to share with some who missed, or might want to come on a future trip...
Great trip with some of the best weather we have ever had (and we have been blessed with good weather over the past 13 years) Tides weren't what we prefer, but you just make do. While the fish count was on the lower end of the scale, fish were caught, and at least one first timer had a PB! Great group, some who were friends of members, but not yet members themselves. Yet... John's son was great. No way my son would have carried himself nearly as well at 13 y.o.... Ron Stripermaineac was a last day addition and regaled us with stories, history and knowledge. Not to mention he had three totes of plugs with him. I got my one fish on a natural mahogany junior Striper Bomb prototype he is working on. Thanks Ron. Any time with Slip is good times in my book. Chef and his buddy Scott orchestrated the kitchen so that we all ate extremely well. Chris Blondterror was everywhere... swimming, filming, making brownies.... I think he may have been high hook in number of fish, but not sure. Bob Huddy and his two boys continued their annual bonding weekend that this trip provides them, though Evan may have felt the older, "experienced" members were more than jaded after our conversation on the current administration, healthcare, and any other hot buttons we had on the table....
I think we all will sleep well tonight, but I know that all of us left the stress of the past winter, work, and most anything else on the ferry dock for the weekend. I can't mention everyone, but thanks for coming. The place is spectacular, fishing is a bonus, but the people make the trip
One incident where korkers were worn in the clubhouse was the only bump in the road. Korkers are now no longer allowed even on the deck.
My thighs are still radiating heat from my sunburn... Friends don't let friends sleep that long in an Adirondack chair......
Next years trip is the weekend of June 12, 13, 14 with the new moon being on the 16th