Once again, our intrepid camping group braved rain, sleet and hail, and high winds, on
our Pinezanita Campout. In addition to the abominable weather, Lake Cuyamaca skipped
the 1200 lb. trout plant that was supposed to take place the Thursday before we arrived
and delayed the big Memorial Day plant from Tuesday to Thursday. It was a great week
to get caught up on your reading, watching videos, and playing poker and other games.
The highlights of the week were when we discovered Pinezanita has a club house where
we were able to gather and eat out of the rain, the YOYO night trip to Ramono’s Italian
Restaurant in Julian (which is like an Italian Jocko’s with its’ monstrous portions), and the
wind dying down and the trout finally arriving on Thursday. Though the weather was still
cold and rainy, we were finally able to catch some trout. More on the fishing in the
Freshwater report later in the newsletter. Thank you to Betty and Larry Allen, our Wagon
Masters, for making this a fun trip despite the weather.
Saltwater fishing on the ½ and ¾ day boats continues to focus on bottom fishing. Longer
range boats are finding quality Bluefin tuna. It is time to get out and support our local
fishing industry.
Signups will begin at the next meeting for the September June Lake camping trip. This is
always our most popular outing. Beautiful scenery combined with usually good fishing
makes this a special trip. Colleen and Albert Wilson will be the camp hosts for this one.
Other club activities include the Club Picnic on July 17 at Dixon Lake. Our own Jeff
Routsong (the Firehouse Chef) will be returning with his chuck wagon to prepare some
more excellent BBQ. He will be assisted by Ken Harrison, Cheryl Brandstrom, and Marge
Lovelady. On the August picnic at Dixon Lake, Cheryl Brandstrom and Pat Stevens will be
teaming up for a BBQ. Both picnics will be in the evening so we can take advantage of the
cool breezes coming off the lake.
