Subject:Presidents Day Outing- Horseshoe Bar, 2025 by Tim AuYoung Hello all, for members who did, or did not attend the Presidents’ Day Outing yesterday, Dec. 6, 2025, you may observe the coolness of the air, approximately low/mid 50’s upon arrival, but not the warmness of heart, in the pictures below. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of everyone, and in particular: 1. Chuck, who oversaw the main meal of pulled pork (and the buns were very tender also!), baked beans, and coleslaw setting up the digs early having coffee and snacks ready for the troops arriving soon after set up. The campfire set up glowing upon arrival was very popular as the attendees arrived. 2. Outgoing President, Chef Jeff S, at the grill, besides assisting Chuck setting up, was doing a magnificent job grilling the nice and hot oysters. I cannot say whether the straight butter, the butter with garlic, or any of the 5 other Tabasco type additions were superior over one another topping the oysters? One of each provided no assurance, so I guess I have a problem deciding which was best? Pig-ol-a………. 3. Frank, for providing Fishmeister supervision. His ability to herd cats was amazing. In other words, organizing the carpool at the Raleys’ store in Antelope, and assigning people to go with one another was nothing but amusing. His guiding of the vehicles to the exact location in and out of the fog far away from the parking lot ascertained his guiding abilities of the past, especially on the Yuba River. Frank also led a “hands on” class explaining and providing a review of various leader set ups. Fishing the lake used indicator fishing as an option, so various set ups were shared, an abbreviated Tech Thursday Program indeed. 4. Ty, for his “leader set up” and explanation of fishing “tight line style” to everyone before the fishing started 5. And of course, the members attending, all for braving the elements, providing/sharing information, and getting to know new acquaintances not necessarily known before the outing. 6. Julie, so handy with the shucking knife on the hot oysters, did not hurt herself, kept the grilled hotness coming for one and all as fast as she could, working with Chef Jeff. All in all, for those of you who did not have an opportunity to attend, all one needs to do to be invited is to volunteer for at least 2 responsibilities, or, become a Board Member. See Paul W for more information on the Coachman Program. The outing is FREE of charge, which includes all of the food/drinks (the grilled oysters were a special, and first time surprise treat as an appetizer !), fishing at Horseshoe Bar (CFFU paid/made arrangements for the group) to learn about this fishing experience, be it the running water or lake opportunities, and meeting/greeting new acquaintances within the club. Everyone always likes FREE STUFF, and what we do to attend is what we have done in the past year, so it costs us nothing financially, just fuel money unless you have an electric vehicle. This is a great value and a small way the club pays you back a little for your time and effort spent supporting the club during the year. So, for those of you who made this outing a sheer pleasure for the members attending, THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH !!! Tim Au-Young PS. One last note, not everyone fished, so if all you wanted to do was attend, but not fish, that is your option. The local surroundings in the canyon, reading water, getting to the spread-out locations where fishing was suggested or just sitting at the outlooks near the campsite were all wonderful. A nap is certainly not out of the question. Private time is always welcomed. The Adirondack chairs were very comfortable, so comfortable that when the cleanup crew was packing up, I was not aware of the process, so I apologize for not assisting as I had promised…..SORRY Chuckster !!!
