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).

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.


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

[cabojohn]

CJ- I will come visit sometime next year brother...I have a fast truck and my employers gas card.
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.

[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)

[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....


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.

[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

[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