Goodbye to Friends and SoCal

[Siebler]

For those who are not yet aware, I (along with wife and son) are leaving SoCal in a few weeks to move to Portland, OR with my last day at OEX being Monday 12/8.

I wanted to thank all of those here on BWE that made my time here as a kayak angler and also as an OEX employee so much fun. I have seen this community change a lot over the past decade and it always seems to come back around to a solid core group of great folks and I am glad to call many of you my friends. With over 13 years of kayak fishing here in SoCal and 8 years at OEX- there is a lot that I am going to miss without a doubt.

I will of course still be checking in here on BWE and also will be trying to keep a much better blog of fishing adventures in this new area- all of which will go to my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/kayakcjsiebler (http://www.facebook.com/kayakcjsiebler)).

I hope that if anybody is up that way that you will contact me so that we can get you out for some cold water species from the kayak.

Thanks again to the SoCal Kayak Fishing community for years of enjoyment.

[newguy01]

Good luck and fairwinds

[MrPatrick]

Farewell to a good guy and an innovator.

[Saba Slayer]

CJ...it was always a pleasure working with you.
Good Luck with your new endeavors....hopefully I'll see you at one of the trade shows in the future!
Enjoy the Salmon, Rockfish, Ling Cod and those delicious Crabs...get in touch when you need some new crab traps...

[ful-rac]

Well CJ...

Many thanks to all that you have done over the years for the kayak'n community. You were the lucky one who sold me one of andys kayaks at the fred hall show, my first kayak. Looook at you now....! Retiring at the top of your game. :luxhello:


Good luck out there

Cuper Jenius!

[jruiz]

Good luck CJ. Everyone appreciates your contributions to the kayak fishing community and the work you've done for HOW.

[danjor]

Good luck with your new adventures CJ

[Chuck D]

Thank you CJ for helping me from a rookie to where I am now with the sport. Always a pleasure working with you and I wish you and your family all the best luck out there in the beautiful Northwest. Thank you for everything, you are an amazing dude:notworthy:

[gunghosd]

Good Luck!!

[DanaPT]

good luck on the move.

[cabojohn]

CJ- I will come visit sometime next year brother...I have a fast truck and my employers gas card. :D
Honestly, congratulations on getting the hell out of CA!
You have a helluva opportunity in OR - sad to see you leave but very happy for you and your family. :)

Will see YOU at the 2015 Catapalooza reunion. :notworthy:

[FlyFishinYakr]

Although I never really got a chance to meet/know you personally, I appreciate all you have done for the members (and Lurkers) on this site. Your endless work on the GB's (either for "us" or linked with others across the country), the Kayak charter trips and suggestions/advice either posted or when I've called directly will be sorely missed. :(
Along with the other members of this site I also wish you nothing but the best, success and happiness for you and your family.
Safe travels during your move.

btw: If you happen to find any rivers suitable for fishing Salmon/Steelhead from a Kayak Please post it or send me a P.M. please. I would like to expand my Kayaking experiences. And give me an excuse to visit one of the most breathtaking areas on the West Coast!
Fair winds and following seas my friend.
Sincerely,
Robert (aka: FFY) :sifone:

[Siebler]

Thanks for all the Well Wishes guys- means a lot to us.

Jim- I am sure we will cross paths at ICAST or something again as I am still going to be holding my position managing the Wilderness Systems team out west.

Tony- Of all the customers I am glad ot have helped get started in this sport you certainly at among the top of the list. You have become a role model for others in this community, I am glad I had a part in starting your addiction.

Cabo you better come up man- you know that you always have a place to stay. Maybe we can even get Ed to come on over from Utah for a get together. Not to mention the little extra legal incentive for you guys to come to Oregon now.... :canabis:


Robert- Salmon and Steelhead from the kayak is definitely the name of the game up there. Check NWKA for info on that- lots of guys doing it and I plan to be one of them. Watch for some write ups and articles on fishing this stuff from kayaks as one of my Pro Staff guys and I will be focusing on videos and articles for Wilderness Systems and media outlets.

[kobra]

Sorry to see you leave CJ, but at the same time, I'm very happy for you. Wish you nothing but the best my friend. :you_rock:

[Iceman]

I can remember when you were just a Siebler Elf :D

Good luck CJ, sounds like an exciting move to me! Hope to get an opportunity to head your way.

[blitzburgh]

Good Luck CJ! :cheers1:

[dmrides]

I am going to miss going to OEX and getting your expert advice and hearing your stories as well as the ever changing mods to your truck. Thanks for all the help over the years. Enjoy Oregon! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures up there. Tight lines...:cheers1:

[tacmik]

I know I've given you some crap but it was all in fun. Know you will love it in Oregon but want to thank you for getting me involved in HOW. Good luck and tight lines. Mike

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Good luck! I'm sure you'll have new and different fishing adventures awaiting!

[roby]

Good luck CJ. Don't forget to post a report when you hang a big one...

[Hunters Pa]

Thank you for all you have do e for the sport, for HOW and for this group of misfits in particular. Fairly obvious you will be missed and will have a community of friends to come back to, even for a visit

[bubblehide]

CJ, you'll be missed! Wish you and yours the best.

[Cadillyak]

You will be missed. You hooked it up over and over, and your knowledge was top notch. U hooked up my supernova lights for the first time and put craftmanship in it! Hate to see you go but love to see you happy!!

[FISH11]

It's been great to know you CJ. I wish you good luck on your move and future endeavors. Sounds like a great place to move to. I know it's one of the places I have though about moving to. Awesome area for Hunting and Fishing.

[Irishman]

Bon Voyage!
You sold me my first and only yak, xfactor blem...pointed out the "blem" and said....your getting a discount that's stupid to pass up. Every time I load and unload I get compliments on a pristine white xfactor...the blem is less than three inches.
Solid guy. Wish you and your family the best.
As Forrest would say...."that's all I have to say about that"
Slainte

[Amish Ed]

I too remember you as the Siebler Elf. Glad you're getting out of SoCal too. I hope it's all you're looking for. Hopefully you'll post reports here.

[old_rookie]

Good luck CJ - very much appreciate the 'deliveries' of product back to Santee saving me the drive.

[easyday]

Good luck man and thanks for always answering my questions and really getting me into this sport. We're all gonna miss ya.

[Tman]

CJ,

Damn. Nice move, wish I could pull that off.
Good luck, sorry to see you go, think you just might like it up there...

What area are you headed to?

[Deamon]

You're a good man CJ. Go get some up there.

Jim

[rogersmith]

Good luck CJ, thanks for all your help over the years. Good luck on those salmon up there! :reeling:

[Sdspeed]

Good luck with your new adventure. Just don't tell the locals where ya came from even though most of them started here in So Cal too!

[tacmik]

One of the first things you are gonna want to do is get Oregon plates for your vehicles and get rid of those Ca. plates. Have had several run ins while up there. The cops will pull you over for any reason with Ca. plates.

[StinkyMatt]

Congrats on your move!

New area, new adventures every day.




Imagine actual forests with wild game in them! Without ten thousand hunters per each square mile.



Your next post just might include a 25+ king!

:D

[Dan]

Portland is a great town. Have fun.

[bluesquids]

I very first met you at the shelter launch you were just a kid, where did all that time go? I very well might retire to the Pac.NW someday....I'll have to look you up when I come into town on my beer runs.... Check out all the options!
http://www.beeradvocate.com/place/city/16/
All the best buddy! bluesquids Pete

[GregAndrew]

Sorry to see the loss to our community, but glad for your opportunity. Thanks for all of your contributions.

[YakMedic]

I don't believe all these nice things people are saying about you. The reality is your a dick!

Haha, love ya brother. I'll be there for steelhead and elk once you get the area dialed in:cheers1:

[Siebler]

TMan- I will be in SE Portland.

MIke- Yeah I dont need any extra reasons to get pulled over in truck so this is at top of list for sure. My CA registration is only good through Feb anyway and I want a OR License so I can get a CCW anyways.

Matt- You just know me better than all of them apparently. Im sure they think you are a nice guy too but your a bigger ass than I am :p

Pete- Beer is ridiculous up there. I have already found out that one of the Wildy pros has a best friend that owns a top rated brewery with voted best burgers in Portland. I have the feeling I will have to get to know this guy.

To any of those that want to come fish salmon or something- You know how to reach me. I am more than happy to have you up and even if I am not Dialed into the fish yet, Tanner who is a new Wildy Pro for this year knows the waters well and will show us both to some fish guaranteed.

Saturday I along wiht woife and son will be swinging by the weigh in and bbq for the MBF on Mission Bay to say goodbye to those that are there. Wont be fishing but will be nice to see some of you again before the move. I am fairly certain that I will be down for a week in the spring or early summer as well to come fish and visit family.

[RK]

CJ-- Sounds like a killer move... Best of luck buddy :cheers1:

[lamb]

CJ,

You'll be missed!
Thanks for all you've done over the years.
Send us some Voodoo Doughnuts! :)

All the best!!
Adi

[makobob]

CJ, thank you for introducing me to HOW, for your friendship and everything you have done for our community. When you get too cold give me a call and you to could be Baja bound. Best of everything to you and family with your new oppertunity. Tight lines. WE could use 20 -30 lbs of fresh salmon for one of our HOW events next year.
Be happy.

[Siebler]

Thanks Adi- It has been a blast.

I actually just found out that one of the Wilderness Systems guys' Daughter is the manager of a Voodoo so I will be hitting that connection up for sure. Another Wildy guy has a best friend that owns a brewery that is credited with best burger in Portland. These connections are adding up fast :p

Bob- I am sure Baja is in the future for us eventually. So much to explore up there though see will see how much I actually miss the fisheries of the south.

[Nic D]

Sorry to see you go, but I know you'll be much happier up there. Take care friend and see you around.

Nic

[tacmik]

I just want to know when the big garage sale is going to be. You know, the one when you realize you can't take it all with you and you gotta dump everything in one day. Gonna miss you, have a good life up there.

[yakinitup]

We're stoked to have you come up here, CJ! You've got a lot of work to do! ;) We'll have you neck deep in salmon, awesome beer, and funky doughnuts in no time. Cheers!

-Jeff

[T-Rex]

CJ,

Thanks for all you've done for the kayak fishing community. I'm sure you'll love the hunting and fishing opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

[Ed]

Thanks for all the Well Wishes guys- means a lot to us.

Jim- I am sure we will cross paths at ICAST or something again as I am still going to be holding my position managing the Wilderness Systems team out west.

Tony- Of all the customers I am glad ot have helped get started in this sport you certainly at among the top of the list. You have become a role model for others in this community, I am glad I had a part in starting your addiction.

Cabo you better come up man- you know that you always have a place to stay. Maybe we can even get Ed to come on over from Utah for a get together. Not to mention the little extra legal incentive for you guys to come to Oregon now.... :canabis:


Robert- Salmon and Steelhead from the kayak is definitely the name of the game up there. Check NWKA for info on that- lots of guys doing it and I plan to be one of them. Watch for some write ups and articles on fishing this stuff from kayaks as one of my Pro Staff guys and I will be focusing on videos and articles for Wilderness Systems and media outlets.

I'll be up for sure. Let's go Cabo. Good luck in your new life Brother.

[Siebler]

For first load up and will be fully moved right after Christmas. Ed you better come, no excuse man you love the coast and this place is waaaay closer than San Diego. Get here!

Jeff I will see you in next few weeks I am sure with Sportsman's show coming. Looking forward to the sturgeon a lot actually and steelhead is a dream.