"Kayak Sportsperson of the year"....

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I don't think that someone should be nominated as kayak sportsperson of the year just because he/she is some sort of idol or is a pioneer of the sport, the title alone should tell you that. Personally, I think it should be someone who dedicates time to the sport, supports others, and provides valuable information. If I was to nominate anyone it would have to be Matt (Stinkymatt)........just kidding.

Personally, I would nominate someone like Greg Andrew. Stop for a minute and look at some of the things he's done this year:

• Rod rescue
• underwater video
• 6 volt LiFeP04 batteries
• CKFS tournament mediator during my fiasco
• fishes with Team Sewer, this alone says a lot
• bought me and Tony lunch today

I'm sure there are many other things that he's done that I can't think of right of at the moment.

You forgot losing 2, 20 pound halibut today without even seeing them....

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

You forgot losing 2, 20 pound halibut today without even seeing them....

Almost forgot, he can gauge the weight of a hali based on its initial bite, rod bend, how many times it shakes its head and the size of the arch on the sonar........Only a badass can do this

[Dannowar]

How about everyone gets a trophy and we stop having to have a bloody award for everything.

[jorluivil]

That only happens little league.

[dorado50]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

How about everyone gets a trophy and we stop having to have a bloody award for everything.

Your walls must be full of awards......... so......your out.

[GregAndrew]

2? it was at least 4 today Tony. Those sneaky little bastages were pretending to be Lizzard fish today, but I know better (I have espn).

Jorge, while I may be guilty of a few of those things, not a one of them is going to make anybody want to go kayak fishing. Unless that is the only way they are going to get a meal that day.

I like the concept here, too bad the thread got hijacked by insults/comedy (take your pick). Would be nice to recognize people that make a difference in the kayak community. I would nominate somebody like Pal, not just for his MLPA efforts, but for all his kayak related efforts. He has brought a kayakers perspective to print media. Or Jim Sammons, who has given us motivation, desire, publicity and new equipment. Or MakoBob, who has jumped in and done what everyone else thinks someone else should do (organize public trips to vacation locations). Just a few examples of people that make a difference in our sport that deserve recognition.

[dorado50]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

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I like the concept here, too bad the thread got hijacked by insults/comedy (take your pick). Would be nice to recognize people that make a difference in the kayak community. I would nominate somebody like Pal, not just for his MLPA efforts, but for all his kayak related efforts. He has brought a kayakers perspective to print media. Or Jim Sammons, who has given us motivation, desire, publicity and new equipment. Or MakoBob, who has jumped in and done what everyone else thinks someone else should do (organize public trips to vacation locations). Just a few examples of people that make a difference in our sport that deserve recognition.

Sometimes I feel like kayak fishing and BWE is dying a slow death. Probably not so but still cross's my mind occasionally. This concept(different than most others) may/could add more interest to this site and kayak fishing in general?.

Lets not forget about the Darkhorse either.....

[driftwood]

I wasn't really going to say anything in this thread. But triple chin made me think....the one person that always motivated me to go fishing was Josh. (Darkhorse)

How about the people behind the scenes? CJ for his work with HOW, Andy for all he has poured into the kayak community, and Adi for dealing with the forums. How about Brent? Do half of you even know who Brent is? Yet he has a big hand in what is going on with this sport.

These guys have taken their love for this hobby and made it a full time job to keep the community breathing.

There are too many people to consider, and all have their own things to contribute. To give the award to any one person, would be to discredit those who didn't win. No one remembers the nominees, only the winner.


I'm not trying to troll, and I do think this is a great idea, but to single handedly recognize one person is too difficult. How about we acknowledge everyone worthy of consideration for their individual contributions?

[lamb]

Any idea that Dave puts out, I am all ears

[dorado50]

My rational: Its really not about what people have done in the past but maybe more of what someone contributes (or whatever) for this upcoming year(2014) for example. And yes, Brent,Adi,CJ, whomever could be candidates as well. Its all good, just one guys thoughts! D50 over and out