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The
Week That Was
Last Week's Results and This Week's Prognosis
For Immediate Catch and Release
February 4, 2012
Greetings From Lake Cuyamaca
The lake is open for fishing every day
at 6:00 AM.
Shore fishing ends at sunset.
The Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant and grocery store open at 6 AM,
serving American and Austrian cuisine,
with daily specials.
Well... "Wet-Sox" and I were just talking about the "Junior Waterfowl Hunt"
going on out here at the Lake. We're standing in about 2 feet of water
because... well, that's when "Wet Sox" usually thinks at his best. I guess you
would call it a "Wet Sox" epiphany. Rangers Jay Blaylock and Charlie Taylor
organized the Hunt and have taken care of all Waterfowl Hunts during the season.
These rangers are brothers (in law) but don't act like it... they never fight
with each other!
Most of the prizes and food was purchased with the monies collected from the
regular season waterfowl hunting here at the Lake, so a big thanks goes out to
the regulars... some of their hunting fees went to a great cause... The day
started out early with the hunters, their parents, and their sponsors showing up
at about 4:30 a.m. ... that's before the sparrow farts. First order of the day
was coffee, orange juice, apple juice, and (of course) dough-nuts. After that,
all participants were given a "Waterfowl Meal Ticket" for later... They could go
to the Cuyamaca Restaurant and order from a list of either breakfast or lunch
items... on the house. All of the Junior Hunters received a gift bag with stuff
like safety glasses, a "Ducks Unlimited" T-shirt, ear protection, and duck
calls. The parents and sponsors received complimentary "Azteca" drinking glasses
with the Lake Cuyamaca logo etched on them. Then, a hat was passed around to
pick a blind... and with each blind came another prize. Everything from an open
faced "ugly stick" fishing combo to an air rifle with a scope, hydration pack,
or universal tool, etc. Jay did the shopping and came back with some great stuff
for the young Hunters. We certainly thank the "California Waterfowl Association"
for advertising our hunt on their website and carrying us as additional insured
under their umbrella policy at no cost to the Lake. Also a big thanks to Rick
Lewis from the San Diego Chapter of "Duck's Unlimited" for his contribution of
the T-Shirts and Golf-Shirts. We met Rick earlier in the year and he has proven
to be a good supporter of our efforts. He has participated in the Junior
Waterfowl Hunt, The Wounded Warriors Hunt, a special "Duck's Unlimited" hunt,
and has visited the Lake to donate camo-netting for our blinds. Rick has also
given good insight to us and does what he says. The name of the game, with a few
exceptions, is to get rid of the parents and send the Junior Waterfowl Hunters
out with a sponsor... someone new, who can work with them on technique, rules,
and regulation, etc. Bobby Jarrell and his son Blake were first to arrive. Bobby
works for S.D.G.&E. in the area and this was a special day for him and Blake
together. Blake won the "ugly stick" fishing combo. Cody Cornette was the
sponsor for Thomas Carpenter. Thomas dropped 2- pin-tail ducks in one shot. By
the way, that was Thomas's first kill(s). The birds were flying next to each
other and the rest is history. Jene Callaway sponsored Jacob Sheppard. Jacob was
able to use a modified 12 ga. shotgun that Jene provided for him. Cody
Cornette's dad, Chris sponsored Emory Allen-Fox. Emory's ears must have been
bleeding after spending 4 hours in a blind with Chris Cornette. Richard "Jay"
Blaylock sponsored Kenneth Hall... "Jay" is a ranger here at the Lake. Jamie
Lynn sponsored Buster Hoy again this year, and Luke Brehm shared a blind with
Christian Fulcher. All blinds were full, and everyone had a great time during
the shoot. Afterwards, we went up to the restaurant for breakfast/lunch... Have
you ever heard of a female waitress named Barney? Well, there is one here at
Lake Cuyamaca. Barney, Amy, and the cook, Roxanne, took care of the hearty
appetites... Lake Cuyamaca restaurant brings a new meaning to the term
"carbo-load"... by 11:30 a.m. it was time to say "Via Con Dios"... some memories
were created that hopefully will last... 'til next year, young guns... Dusty
Britches.
 | Condos:
 | Check on the availability of our lovely Lakeview
Condos. The perfect getaway. |
 | Check out our mid-week specials on the lake view
condos:
 | $155, per night, for up to four persons. |
 | Your well-behaved pet is welcome. |
 | Free boat rental on the day of your choice. |
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 | Reservations:
 | For tent camping, RV camping,
sleeping cabins or condo rentals, please call (877) 581-9904 for reservations.
 | Tent camping is $18 per night; |
 | RV camping, with hook ups, is $25. per night; |
 | Our log sleeping cabins are $50 per night
(sorry no pets); |
 | Condos are $190, per night, on Fri. & Sat. nights. |
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 | We now have some very nice, new shower facilities at our North Shore
campground. They are open every day from 7:00am to 8:00 pm. There are three
shower rooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
 | Bring your quarters. |
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 | There is now a Group Camp facility at Lone Pine. There are 7 tent sites
and 8 RV sites. Group rate per night is $200. Friday and Saturday nights
are a two night minimum.
 | Call for details. |
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 | Free Fishing Class:
 | Saturday at 10 AM, at the Launch Ramp. |
 | The class primarily covers what works here at Lake Cuyamaca. |
 | Please tell the tackle shop ranger that you wish to attend. |
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 | Geocache Trail:
 | Ask the lake staff for details. |
 | Activity and fun for the whole family. |
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 | Nature Walk:
 | The self guided walk is
3 ½ miles around the lake. |
 | The trail is open for daily use. |
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 | The Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant and grocery
store open at 6 AM.
 | Daily specials. |
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 | The DECONTAMINATION WASH DOWN IS REQUIRED
for ALL PRIVATE VESSELS (boats,
motors, float tubs, waders) BEFORE LAUNCH.
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For more information: toll free (877) 581-9904.
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