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Are the old ones digitized? If not can they be?
I just remember taking a picture of these to post up and brag about CAG's first color magazlne. As far as being digitalized, I know that CAG once made and sold a CD of the first 10 years of the NACA...this included the newsletters that Bud wrote. Since then I couldn't tell you, but I imagine they are.
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Good deal Rob, see you there.
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Thanks for a great story, Bob. I remember carrying a knife to school, as all guys did at that time. We knew that we would get into deep do-do if we used it in the wrong way.
LOL, I forgot about that but yes, most all of us guys had pocket knives in school, starting at a very early age. We played popular games with them at the time ie. mumblty peg, stretch, match that shot. On the news the other night there was a story about kids walking home from the park and some concerned citizen;called the police. The kids got picked up and the parents got in trouble for not supervising their kids properly. Hmmm..it was a different time for sure...a better time for sure. Glad I grew up during those times.
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I'm glad Stewart McKenzie showed up to make the NACAs.
Did a great job for a long time. Greatest recruiting tool on the bank I had. The pod hooked them, the NACA landed them.
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This is a repost from several years back. Ran across it tonight and figured I'd post it up.***************************************************************************************************************Reflecting back....As a young boy of 8 or 9 years old fishing for anything that swam...including frogs and turtles...was a passion of mine. It all started with bits of line that I could find along the bank and splice together. I'd tie this piece meal length of line to a very select tree branch or young sapling that I'd stripped and carved with my 3" Shrade pocket knife. In the absence of proper fishing tackle I'd substitute washers from dad's tool box for weights, safety pins for hooks and pieces of yarn from mom's sewing room to imitate the jigs I saw the men and older boys using. Never had a curfew in those days...a couple of us boys covered many a mile with our bikes running all over the wilds of Wisconsin and later the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In revisiting those places in latter years...we were covering an area that extended about 10 miles in all directions from home. We had a group of set lines that we had to check before we started fishing....and checked them again at the end of the day LOL !!!! We even had a special secret spot that we'd stop at to view our stashed collection of Playboy and fishing magazines that we'd managed to accumulate from the dump; LOL !!!! It was a great time in life.When I was around 10 (4th grade), 1963...I was fishing after dark in a place called Cherokee Marsh (Madison, Wi area). I was fishing with my best stick and solid piece of line...even had a real sinker...alongside some older gentlemen fishing for catfish. Looking back I think they were responsible for me finding longer pieces of fishing line, real sinkers, and actual fishing hooks; although they never commented on my gear or lasso style of casting while standing on my stick to make sure it didn't go with my throw. Saw my first ever dogfish caught that night. Anywho, it was late, way after dark...and the dad of a fishing buddy of mine (Mr. Wheary) came walking out of the dark and let me know that my Dad was looking for me. The only thought that went through my mind was "what did I do wrong now?" Mr. Wheary left and I began the longest 10 mile bike ride I can ever remember..wondering what dad wanted. If I was fishing I never got in trouble for being out late and I'd trimmed the grass around the fence with the clippers (no weedeaters then).Finally got home...plumb tuckered and walked in to face the old man. Mom was the first person I ran into; she wasn't smiling (this wasn't good)...then dad came around the corner with his hands behind his back (that usually meant trouble)...my mind was whirling wondering what I had done to deserve what was coming. He came closer; I tilted my head back looking him in the eyes and said "Mr. Wheary said you wanted me to come home Dad." He said "yes, I've got something for you." From behind his back he brought out a Zebco 77 fishing rod/reel....a real rod and reel....can't remember exactly what he said as I was feeling a mixture of feelings...from total relief...to total joy. He said something to the effect..."thought maybe you might be able to use this." Along with this my mom gave me a small plastic box with a white metal "snuff can" shaped tin of various size hooks and a couple containers of sinkers.The next night I was on the banks of Cherokee Marsh...sitting at the fire with the same guys as the previous night, feeling life just couldn't get any better.TO BE CONTINUED... (A Carper is Born)A Carper is Born...The same year, 1963, I received my first rod and reel, Donnie Wheary and I made a trip to a place called West Port (Madison, Wi area) to fish for the white bass that were usually around the bridge. Donnie had a couple "pinkies" (pink headed jigs with white tails)...his dad said they were good for white bass....which they were, and we caught several. I was fishing from atop one of the end concrete pilings right alongside the bridge....having a great time...when I noticed some small whirlpool disturbances on the surface of the water. Upon closer inspection..I noticed several large fish with big round mouths....mouthing the surface and causing the "whirlpools." About that time I got a yank on my pole that almost pulled it out of my hands...it was a short lived battle that resulted in breaking my line and loosing my pinkie. These were BIG fish...and there were a lot of them around the bridge...I found out from the big kids..they were carp.There was a bait and tackle store right by the bridge in West Port...I went in and got some 50 lb test line (black dacron I believe) with the money we had got from the store owner earlier. NOTE: The store owner had taken a liking to us and had told us how to catch night crawlers at night and paid us for them with either tackle, food/drink or money..depending on what we needed.Now spooled with 50 lb test (not much...a Zebco 77 isn't too big), I tied another pinkie on with several of my best granny knots...a couple casts later...another hit. This time however it lasted a bit longer...but the loss was far more severe....my rod broke along with losing the most powerful fish I had ever had on. The ride home was a long one. I'd finally gotten a real rod and reel and it was broken....I'd finally hooked a BIG fish and it was gone.My dad loved to fish...just didn't have time at this point in his life...he worked two full time jobs to support a family with 5 kids. I mention this as I think he "fished" through me; as when I got home and explained what had happened, he took me out in the garage and pulled down from the wall a Mitchell-Garcia 300 spinning reel and rod. I was surprised to say the least, Dad loved that reel, a friend had brought it back from an overseas trip and it was made in France. We then went to the store and got some new line; came back home, spooled the reel and spent some time showing me how to cast it. I now had a carp capable rod and reel. Thanks Dad.Donnie and I went back to West Port the next day...no carp to be found. The tackle store owner told us that if we had the energy and it was alright with the folks...the locks (between Lake Mendota and Menona) at Tenney Park always had a bunch of carp and usually a couple guys fishing for them. We were off.I never knew the name of the older kid that we ran into there...but, he was great. He taught me how to tie a proper fishing knot...a half blood knot...how to set the drag on the reel...how to make a good bisquick dough bait...and where to cast and catch carp at the locks. He was great...a crash course on freelining doughballs. I'll never forget that first fish....nor how grateful I was to my dad for a reel that had a drag smooth enough to handle it....such power. The older kid even talked me through walking down the lock walls to the end and showed me the perfect place in the rocks to bring the fish in. It was pure fun to say the least. Don't know how big it was..don't even want to guess....to me it was huge and golden. Too big to take home on the bike to show dad along with my other stuff...so we just released it to fight another day. For the next 3 summers I followed the carp all over the Lake Mendota and Menona complex (many, many miles)...as well as their spawning area in Cherokee Marsh...and one 20 mile bike ride out to a lake around Sun Prairie, Wi., in pursuit of rumored large carp. The Sun Prairie trip was a camp out with Charlie Milkie...we were both in the 7th grade now...dad had given us a "safe" bike route to take. We caught lots of carp there...but not like the ones at the locks or at Marsh.Included in this time frame there was one of the largest carp I've caught to date...it was either 40 lbs 3 oz or 43 lbs...not sure which. The only reason I know the weight (we didn't have scales)...was that when I was getting ready to release it a guy asked me if I knew of the Biggest Fish Contest that a local tackle shop was running...he thought it would have a great chance to win...it did. Even made the newspaper ....my grandfather carried around the clipping for years in his wallet and anytime we went fishing he was very quick to show it to the other guys that may be around. I enjoyed those times fishing with Granddad.Those were great years and for the next 30 plus years carping by way of freelining single hook doughballs (bisquick variations) with 4 lb test line on a Mitchell-Garcia 300, took up most of my angling time. Then came hair rigs, pods,etc., but, that's another story.
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Going through some old pics and documents tonight, I ran across this. The front and back covers for what I believe was the first "color" hard copy of the NACA, after we had graduated from the newsletter. As members we were very proud to show it around. Our first "NACA's" were a couple pages typed out by Bud Yancey...and we thought that was great. During Bud's time we were up to over 1000 members..Bud didn't use computers...just phone calls, face to face meets, and his newsletter.
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Ohio:
2 Sets event Medals (gold, silver and bronze) 1 set engraved "Big Fish 2015" and 1 set engraved "Big 4 2015"
50 CAG Brochures
50 CAG Biz Cards
Bob Bernowski
PO Box 2095
Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008
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To all State Chairs,
CAG is looking for a State to host the 2015 CCC in September. Please respond if interested. Thanks.
Don't have a venue in Ohio large enough, wish could. CCC in midwest...Chicago, Indianapolis etc there's usually around 75 that show. We may have a venue come 2016 though with the work being done to expand green space on the Scioto River in Columbus. Least ways we're hoping.
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Super deal Shawn...kids too? Just need to know for headcount purposes.
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Best of luck to you guys on your endeavor...good stuff for sure.
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Good deal Vince...see you there.
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This event has come a long ways from our first one in 2003. Free, empty motel room (bed removed, 2 tables added), TV from my truck to watch VHS movies, passing out last years Total Carp and Advanced Carp Mags, Fox :Catalogues, Tacklebox Catalogues, Old non-color NACA.....but, lots of fun.
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Smokehouse Brewing (Barley's) is all laid on for the March 7 Social, 1-5 pm. Got the bigger room this year as we were a bit tight last year. Had a bit of a hard time but, after talking amongst themselves, they called at 9 pm and said we could have individual orders, like last year, instead of everyone having to eat the same thing. For those that have never been there...great BBQ, Sauerkraut balls and overall great Menu. Not to mention custom brews from all over.
Remember to bring any items of tackle that you want to sell or trade. We'll also be awarding the Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals for Big Fish and Big 4. Brief discussion of upcoming schedule and Saginaw. Bring anything new that you may have bought over the winter that you think others might want to touchie/feelie for possible purchase. Also open to thoughts on anything the group wants to discuss. I'll also have something, not sure what yet, to raffle off and maybe a couple door prizes for all in attendance.
Anyhow...gonna be fun, see y'all there.
Link to Smokehouse Brewing http://www.smokehousebrewing.com/
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It's definitely got my interest
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The Mielie Bom that CAG first knew was a dry mix that you just added water too...here's a video showing Schalk mixing it up...
Here's a video of him and what he does with the mielie bom...he makes it plain..then pours flavors on the outside once packed. For his hook bait...he'd sometimes use some very pliable doughbait to lightly mold to the shape of the hook and sometimes even an inch up the line past the eye of the hook. Then he'd put on one pip (kernal of corn). After inserting the pips into his mielie bom he'd sometimes roll the whole thing in some dry custard powder.
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In 2001 (I believe) I showed up for the CCC on Thursday afternoon to talk with Paul at Wackerbaits. After looking over and probably purchasing some items, he advised me that Schalk Van Breda, owner of Super Cast Baits, South Africa, was doing some fishing downtown Chicago on the Chicago River. Off I went...had a great time and learned a lot from him. At that time he was also a member of the S. African International Match fishing team. To watch him was most enjoyable and educational...the pips, dips, flavors, doughbaits, custard, dry mix mielie bom and his fishing stand, rigs, small spring feeders and his non-stop way of fishing were all fascinating. Anyhow...I ran got to thinking about this alot as I've recently reconnected with another old friend from S. :Africa and got to "Googling" different things...here's some pics of the type of fishing station he was using...I've often thought of trying to construct one myself. The box held everything....rigs, flavors, pips, dough etc..
Wackerbaits used to stock the Super Cast line of baits but has since discontinued; mainly due to shipping time and customs. I noticed on the news today that their postal workers are in their 6th month of being on strike. I've also yet to find a store over there that will ship to the U.S. But...I sure liked everything about their carp angling.
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Another version for those who don't want to park a trailer at home.
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Free up some space. This particular company is out of Minnesota. Prices range $2500 - $2800.
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Somehow this makes me think to all the cases where a stupid bass boat came straight in my lines... Now that would be a good use of those useless dried boilies that litter my basement... LOL
LOL.... Hadn't thought of that one.
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Of course they're all digitalized now.