JAL Memorial Thank You (Long) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 09-13-2015, 08:44 AM

This truly exceeded my expectations in every way, the generosity, compassion and camaraderie ruled this day! Thank you everyone who made this SO successful! This will be an annual event. Plan on the Saturday following Labor Day next year!

The raffle and entry money combined for a total of
$5407

Iceman · 09-13-2015, 09:08 AM

Congratulations to the winners!

Andy Acevedo Biggest WSB and Biggest fish of the day with a 58 pounder
Jorge Villagas biggest yellowtail with a 26 pounder
Jim Kelley won the halibut division in the prefishing payout

Geno Machino · 09-13-2015, 09:22 AM

Had an great time!

Next year I plan to fish...

Congrates to all the winners!!!

What a great cause!

Geno

summers in kuwait · 09-13-2015, 09:29 AM

This was a very well organized and fun event. You could tell the importance and love behind it. Amazing support. I had a blast and really enjoyed meeting a bunch of people off the water. Next year I need to step up my raffle ticket game!

Godspeed James.

Deamon · 09-13-2015, 09:35 AM

It was an honor just to participate, thank you, Paul and Andy! Big back slaps to the volunteers, donors and Acevedo's 58 WSB! The happy fish Gods that came out to play were a bonus. I hope Jim S. will give us the info on his show! Jim

ful-rac · 09-13-2015, 09:41 AM

Glad to be there and to help out!

fishing md · 09-13-2015, 10:01 AM

"""NO'''' THANK YOU!!!

PAL · 09-13-2015, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

This truly exceeded my expectations in every way, the generosity, compassion and camaraderie ruled this day! Thank you everyone who made this SO successful! This will be an annual event. Plan on the Saturday following Labor Day next year!

The raffle and entry money combined for a total of $5407.

Overcome with emotion.

Andy · 09-13-2015, 08:14 PM

What a great day and even better turnout. I met you Paul at one of the first MLPA meetings in Santa Ana. I have so much gratitude for how much work you put in during that time. How soon we forget how close we were to losing LJ. So glad I got to be a part of this event, let alone win with a new personal best. Still buzzing off the stoke!

tunaseeker · 09-13-2015, 08:25 PM

It was an awesome tribute! Well done All! I know the best thing I heard yesterday is that Paul still gets to fish with his son in La Jolla! That is very special and brought a tear to my eye! Tight lines with JAL!

swinginFish · 09-14-2015, 10:50 AM

Paul,

First, a big thanks to you and your family, followed by bravos to Andy, Sammons and all who stepped up to realize this tribute.

That sponsors came to you - rather than the other way around - speaks reams about our community. While at times seeming "fractured," it was absolutely wonderful to see/feel/experience our coming together for such a good cause.

The weather proved impeccable, and large fish willing (including, yes, our own celebrity hammerhead - one to never miss a good photo op). Everything combined to make it a truly special day.

As hoped/wanted, I got to meet up with old friends - most with less hair (or greying beards), but all with smiles and good old-fashioned man hugs.

It was a good day Paul. A wonderful remembrance, and absolutely fine thing for all-involved.

Avery

Lit-up1 · 09-14-2015, 12:10 PM

Thanks for a great time and the event shows what this community can do when asked to step up-

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09-13-2015, 08:44 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	This truly exceeded my expectations in every way, the generosity, compassion and camaraderie ruled this day! Thank you everyone who made this SO successful! This will be an annual event. Plan on the Saturday following Labor Day next year! The raffle and entry money combined for a total of $5407 __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 09-13-2015 at 09:10 AM.

09-13-2015, 09:08 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Congratulations to the winners! Andy Acevedo Biggest WSB and Biggest fish of the day with a 58 pounder Jorge Villagas biggest yellowtail with a 26 pounder Jim Kelley won the halibut division in the prefishing payout __________________

09-13-2015, 09:29 AM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	This was a very well organized and fun event. You could tell the importance and love behind it. Amazing support. I had a blast and really enjoyed meeting a bunch of people off the water. Next year I need to step up my raffle ticket game! Godspeed James. Last edited by summers in kuwait; 09-13-2015 at 09:37 AM.

09-13-2015, 09:41 AM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Glad to be there and to help out! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-14-2015, 10:50 AM	#11
swinginFish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 173	... what it's all about ... Paul, First, a big thanks to you and your family, followed by bravos to Andy, Sammons and all who stepped up to realize this tribute. That sponsors came to you - rather than the other way around - speaks reams about our community. While at times seeming "fractured," it was absolutely wonderful to see/feel/experience our coming together for such a good cause. The weather proved impeccable, and large fish willing (including, yes, our own celebrity hammerhead - one to never miss a good photo op). Everything combined to make it a truly special day. As hoped/wanted, I got to meet up with old friends - most with less hair (or greying beards), but all with smiles and good old-fashioned man hugs. It was a good day Paul. A wonderful remembrance, and absolutely fine thing for all-involved. Avery

09-13-2015, 09:22 AM	#3
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Had an great time! Next year I plan to fish... Congrates to all the winners!!! What a great cause! Geno

09-13-2015, 10:01 AM	#7
fishing md Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: redlands Posts: 237	"""NO'''' THANK YOU!!!

09-13-2015, 08:14 PM	#9
Andy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 51	What a great day and even better turnout. I met you Paul at one of the first MLPA meetings in Santa Ana. I have so much gratitude for how much work you put in during that time. How soon we forget how close we were to losing LJ. So glad I got to be a part of this event, let alone win with a new personal best. Still buzzing off the stoke!

09-13-2015, 08:25 PM	#10
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 651	It was an awesome tribute! Well done All! I know the best thing I heard yesterday is that Paul still gets to fish with his son in La Jolla! That is very special and brought a tear to my eye! Tight lines with JAL!

09-14-2015, 12:10 PM	#12
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 384	PAL Thanks for a great time and the event shows what this community can do when asked to step up-..... __________________