Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I just got back from a weeks vacation in California. For the first 1/2 of the week,I was in San Diego, on Coronado Island with the crew from C.A.S.T. We did our yearly brainstorming session and exchanged ideas and suggestions for new hosts that are coming about this yr. After going over the schedule, there are a few of you from the board who I will be visiting personally this season! I can't wait!! The C.A.S.T. Crew I also got to, not just meet, but hang out with, Clay Dyer and his buddy Elvin Smith.. I know you probably all know, or assume , how cool Clay is but meeting him in person was a treat I was not ready for. Clay has a humor that puts people at ease immediately. It's a ball busting type of humor that fits right in perfectly with me. His friend Elvin (an attorney and tournament angler from Dallas) is a top notch guy as well. Together we had some laughs and Clay invited me to come pre-fish Champlain with him this July. Talk about an honor!! On another FLW-ish note, the FLW has committed to hosting 4 CAST events this yr!! Now, I'm not sure on the full details of that yet, whether or not the pro's will be involved. Stay tuned!! So after the conference, I headed North to Gilroy to visit with RedlineRobert and Gidget. Unfortunately, Gidget has been going flat out studying and taking a big test for work, so I didn't get to spend as much time with her as I would have liked but they are coming here in Sept so we'll make up for it then. Robert,on the other hand, got to get a free lesson on how to find some Delta stripers,lol. Once we found them, the rest was easy. Tons of fun on the Steez ML paired with a baby Stella. Not alot of pictures, they were all the same size but,.....Roberts turn Some of the "junk" I got stuck using...... oh, 1 more thing, if you haven't read it yet, you must check out Clay's new book, "The View Is Just Fine from Down Here" It's a quick read that explains how Clay got to be where he is today. A true inspiration and a well needed view of some quality human nature. Clay was , and is,surrounded by some amazing people. It details Clay's journey and lends great example to the fact that obstacles are only temporary if you choose them to be. A great read. (Stratosdadri- I have a personally signed copy from Clay to you for all you do for the kids here in RI) Quote
BASS fisherman Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Looks like you had quite a good time! I bet that was awesome getting to hangout with Clay. Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 Wow, Robert has a fairly limited selection of rods. Just how is he able to function without the proper amount of equiptment? Great pic with Clay! Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 Good times pal. Quote
IDbasser Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Sounds like you had one heck of a trip! Hope you can continue to do what you do for a long time. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 Man, that's great! I sent you a PM, respond when you have time. Regarding the fish.... I'm not sure you needed that equipment... : Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 Russ, in the first picture, did they have to tell you to be in the "short" line for the picture or did you fall in line there out of habit? ;D Nice pics. Quote
FordNFishinLover Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Wow! Sounds like a great time man! ? I'd love too join some people on here and fish with them! Awesome looking combos there! The 2nd from front, i believe its a zillion for a reel? I was wondering what the rod was that its paired with?? Thanks Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 Looks like you had a fun time. BTW, thanks for the pic of the tackle porn Quote
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