THANKS BWE ADMINS

[cajunman]

ah J. Cervechie paddling in from an all night fishing trip while we were going out

[swinginFish]

Geez, let's take a walk (or is it paddle - no, peddle) down memory lane.

Jimm H - Was hoping you'd be lurking out there. Thought of you recently given the fresh report of a GW cruising around again. Recall the banter at grey light between you and Tom a day after a shark report years back, i.e., Tom: "If we see something, what should we do?" You: "Paddle fast." Tom: "How fast?" You: "Just faster than Avery - he's somewhere behind us".

Ahh, friends...

Yep, we truly did enjoy a distinct comeraderie back then. As for Johnny Ceviche, I'll never forget seeing him surf a small LJ wave in on his OK SP. It was around 8 AM - think it was this time of year and at least a decade in the past. I was just about to paddle out, and upon seeing Johnny, was concerned he'd pearl given how low his yak was in the water. He didn't, and as he got closer to shore I realized what was up, i.e., he had two large YT's and an even bigger WSB strewn across his bow! Epic Johnny (For those unfamiliar with Mssr. Ceviche, you've a fine Google/YouTube journey ahead if interested). Hey, you out there Johnny? Wonder who else is lurking out there? C-level? Trout? Pat? Al?

Roll call!

[Montesdad]

Thank you Mods - appreciate your contribution to the site and our sport.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

If you recall many of the reports back then consisted of " I caught it in 100' of water in front of the hotel"

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

If you recall many of the reports back then consisted of " I caught it in 100' of water in front of the hotel"

But Jim it was true

[Jimm H]

Dr. Gary. wow.

Bill Coin, Neil, Art Who, cabo rick, EagleEye, Phreshwon (Mark Rosas), Mike Mann San Diego Jeff,..... How about "Crazy John" in his rowboat?

I met Johnny Ceviche on a news years morning launch with John Pawlak (EagleEye, aka Paddlefetish). John was paddling in after a monstor BSB had towed him 7 miles out on NY eve. Lately he is running marathons, but he still goes out to LJ now and then. He kept track of his WSB catch by the 100's of pounds, not in fish.

I remember that GWS discussion, Avery! it was early Feb 2003 or 04. We saw the fin of a big one the following weekend in 60 ft. off south TP Reef 1. It was pointed right at Tom and me, and sunk out about 150 ft away. never saw the body, just a foot of fin. Tom asked what I thought we should do again, and I told him, "Nothing. I'm screwed if it wants one of us because you're an attorney, so you'll get professional courtesy..."

EagleEye used to post a question, then post a derogatory response under one of his other board names, then sit back and watch the other responses come in.

These guys had thousands of hours on the water, hundreds or thousands of launches. Many started doing this 20 years or more ago. Newer members here don't know them because the board hype changed and most just quit posting. Many of us moved into boats.

Anyway, I recently sold my 19' orange RIB (Pumped Up), and am waiting on a some engine work on a 2001 trophy 2052 WA I just bought, so I will probably launch the kayak sat morning. I'll post a report.

[swinginFish]

Jimm,

In the jargon of the day .. LMFAO!

"Professional courtesy"! Great.

Now if John P. could/would chime in, all will be right with the world ...

WELCOME BACK!

Avery

[Iceman]

If you recall many of the reports back then consisted of " I caught it in 100' of water in front of the hotel"

........on 20# on a Calcutta 400 .....or a Jigmaster if you were poor like me.

[rdahl]

Jimm H back in a kayak? man Jimm, you better stock up on the motrin and ben gay! If it was a different weekend I would join you. Maybe in August. GL

Rick

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Yeah what happened to Crazy John, man he would row that boat for miles and was ripped. Looked and acted like a crazy street person but was funny as hell, very nice and as I mentioned he could row his ass off. Run into him on the water and you were sure to get some bizarre comment.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Jimm H

Dr. Gary. wow.

Bill Coin, Neil, Art Who, cabo rick, EagleEye, Phreshwon (Mark Rosas), Mike Mann San Diego Jeff,..... How about "Crazy John" in his rowboat?

I met Johnny Ceviche on a news years morning launch with John Pawlak (EagleEye, aka Paddlefetish). John was paddling in after a monstor BSB had towed him 7 miles out on NY eve. Lately he is running marathons, but he still goes out to LJ now and then. He kept track of his WSB catch by the 100's of pounds, not in fish.

I remember that GWS discussion, Avery! it was early Feb 2003 or 04. We saw the fin of a big one the following weekend in 60 ft. off south TP Reef 1. It was pointed right at Tom and me, and sunk out about 150 ft away. never saw the body, just a foot of fin. Tom asked what I thought we should do again, and I told him, "Nothing. I'm screwed if it wants one of us because you're an attorney, so you'll get professional courtesy..."

EagleEye used to post a question, then post a derogatory response under one of his other board names, then sit back and watch the other responses come in.

These guys had thousands of hours on the water, hundreds or thousands of launches. Many started doing this 20 years or more ago. Newer members here don't know them because the board hype changed and most just quit posting. Many of us moved into boats.

Anyway, I recently sold my 19' orange RIB (Pumped Up), and am waiting on a some engine work on a 2001 trophy 2052 WA I just bought, so I will probably launch the kayak sat morning. I'll post a report.

I don't know J. Ceviche personally but from all the videos I've watched I feel like I do. He was a huge inspiration for me.

EagleEye is the one that got me interested in getting a kayak. I knew him from church and he kept saying let's go out sometime. I finally bought a Kayak and have been hooked ever since.

Getting to know all of you guys over the years is what helps make this site so great, and to have others coming in stepping on our toes telling us newbs to be quiet, what and when to post really started making it no fun to come here. Now I'm feeling that fun again. The Mods did a great thing and I'm looking forward to learning more from you all.

[CurtyL]

I'm glad I haven't been on the boards in a while - seems like we've gone the way of every other forum. to0 many haters. zIf you must - hate on politics, hate on taxes, on the second ammendment, hate on gay people and abortion. Who gives a fuck? We fish on kayaks. We are not so selective that we can afford to hate on eachother. In fact LJ kayak fishermen may be the smallest subset of the lot. I get competition, but one reason I'm proud to say this is my hobby is cause I know all you guys are not dicks. And competiion is just being friendly. Cuase lets face it, none of us really (except for Josh) know what we're doing.

Otherwise it's be a vido game.

[Dan]

Was Crazy John "shake rattle and row"?

He moved to Hermosa. We stuck together in the fog one day and when it lifted we were almost off del mar. He was excited and I was 4 hours late to work that day.