Fish Tales from Your President’s Perspective.
Hello Fall !!!!! I want to say hi from the confines of our motorhome. Julie and I extended our Eastern Sierra trip in the beginning by spending four days at South Carlsbad State Beach for some surf fishing. Then we went to Bishop Creek campground for the club Campout, Morro Bay and ling cod/rockfish, and El Capitan State Beach for more surf fishing. We will be coming home next week.
Our time has been an awesome experience; the people have been the greatest part of the trip. First, we met some Boy Scouts having their awards ceremony at the beach. They had some logistics problems and Julie and I were able to help get them straightened in time for the awards presentations. They were so friendly and kind. It was great to have them as campmates.
At Bishop Creek we had such a great time with all the club members and guests in attendance. As you will hear, we had a little bit of everything for weather, but none of that got anyone down. We had great food, great fun, and great fishing. We also met a couple from Las Vegas at Lake Sabrina. They had arrived at 7:00 am from driving from Vegas, leaving at 3 am. We fished next to each other and the conversation got started early. We had a lot in common, they had just celebrated their 50th anniversary and we will be celebrating ours in April. They had three kids and so do we. Great conversation all the while we were catching fish. Julie and I caught over 20 fish that day going to barbless hooks after getting our limit. All clean releases, which made me feel good. We finally decided we had enough and began to leave. In saying goodbye, they told us they would leave soon for the drive back home. They figured they would leave at 3:30 pm and be home by 7:30. That is one heck of a one-day fishing fix.
In Morro Bay we joined a party boat for some cod fishing. We get to the dock, check in, and start a conversation with these two senior fishermen. Both were experienced fishermen with many long-range trips between them. They were typical fishermen with great stories and lots of fun. Come to find out, they are from San Diego. I invited them to our meeting, and let's hope they show up.
Finally, here at El Capitan State Beach, we ran into a couple we met five years ago when we came camping here during COVID. They said they have been coming every year since then, and they stayed in the same spot they had when we met. It was great catching up with them.
What we learned was something we already knew. Getting out and being with people who like to be outdoors, camp, fish, and socialize is a great thing indeed. It reminds me that this club is made up of so many interesting and truly good people, and that is why it is so special to us all. I truly hope you can get out and enjoy the fresh air and meet some new friends. Remember to invite them to join the Senior Anglers of Escondido.
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President