NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) => Topic started by: KZ on August 13, 2006, 08:50:18 PM
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OK... since everyone else is probably still recouperating from the event, I'll start the report here. I'm certain others will chime in with their experiences and photos.
First of all, as usual, a HUGE THANK YOU to Sean and his family and everyone else who pushed the buttons and pulled the levers to make this event an incredible success! This was teamwork exemplified... if something needed doing... folks pitched in to help. Also, thank you to the sponsors who ponied up the prizes.
Secondly, a HUGE THANK YOU to all who donated to the Coastside Fishing Club through our annual raffle. In total, we raised just shy of $1,600 which will be donated to Coastside. There were many $100 donors and the contributions FAR exceeded my wildest expectations. WAY TO GO!!! (Oh... and Zilla won both fishing rods... and In Seine won the Whale Tail 14kt gold pendant :smt007 donated by Fishshim.)
Thirdly... thank the rest of you for not finding any fish bigger than my 16.8 # ling... and Congratulations to Dave Swenson for his second place finish with a 10.4# ling and Tony Guerrero for his third place finish with a 9.1# ling.
Now I need to figure out what to do with that second Marauder :smt017
Even with the excellent weather above the water line (gorgeous weather actually), the conditions on the ocean were rough and the fish were tight lipped. Swells were probably pushing 9-feet and you definitely had to keep an eye out for that rogue breaker. It turned the area inside the cove into a washing machine that only got worse as the day went on. Most everyone was able to manage and thankfully get back safely without any serious mishaps. Good teamwork on the beach to assist with landings as well. That's what it's all about.
There were some decent fish caught... some big coppers and reds but no true lingzillas, aside from the 22# ling that Fuzz speared after the derby.
My personal fishing experience included my fishfinder going out on me just after launch (battery issues) so I was fishing blind. I wound up catching and releasing a 28" ling early on, and landing the biggest copper I've ever caught, at approximately 23" and 7.80 lbs. Kept that one, and around 10:00 or so I hooked into and landed a very scrappy ling that wound up taking the pot... 36" and 16.8 lbs. I gaffed it once and it slithered back into the water, only to be successfully gaffed the second time. Thanks to Joel for being my cheerleader throughout the ordeal and issuing the play by play. Also released a small assortment of various gophers and chinas. Lucky lure was a 7" dark green swimbait with red flake custom poured by Bill with 4oz jig head and tipped with a strip of ling belly meat from Chuck/Stuart/Fuzz's catch the day earlier.
The food was great... the highlight for me was Chefstefano's UNBELIEVEABLE Ceveche and freshly made tortilla chips (I thought we were roughing it... :smt017), followed only by Chef and Chuck's team effort with the massive fish fry they hosted on Friday night.
Finally, happy birthday again to Jelly and CPKayak... glad we could all celebrate that together.
Awesome weekend... pics later.
EK
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Unusually, I am speechless (nearly :smt002). Sounds like a great event thanks to many but particularly Sean and his family. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the Bendo at Mendo II. Good hear of the success and that all made it safe home to port. Looking forward to pics (and particiapting in person next year).
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It is difficult to follow such a thoughtful and eloquent post but here goes. First of all Thanks to Sean for coordination of such a great event. Secondly thanks to Bill for putting together and keeping this forum going smoothly for all of us. Thridly thanks to chuck for his savvy tourney skills. Fourth thanks to Eric for a great raffle. As you can see it is an amazing team effort. Without them I never would have had the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful sport and event.
As Eric pointed out the water was less than Ideal and was very reminiscent of washing machine. Suds and all. However Bill and Joel being the guides they are brought us to calm or calm as can be waters. Fishing was great for me catching nearly 14-16 fish with 6 lings. 4 under lings, one keeper lost on the yak and another thrown back although it was a keeper, it was dinner size for Eric's winning fish. As I was bringing up a greenling a huge Ling followed it to the water line only turn disappear back to the 60 feet it came from. In my estimation it was nearly 12-15 lbs. wouldn't have won but would have given second and third a run for the money. Dave great fish for second and I am Glad we broke the wind curse!!
On a food note everything was great. Chef you are talented. My first Ceveche and it was tremendous. My wife thought it was the best she has ever had. Amazing. The Flank steak, pulled pork and chowder were off the hook too. Bill great pork roast as well.
In case anyone doesn't know what a nice guy Joel (mooch) is, after my wife found out she had to stay late at work he kindly pitched our tent for us. We arrived at 9:30pm and putting a tent up would have been miserable. As it was I didn't bring the plug for the air mattress so night 1 was pretty miserable. night two was better after some rigging to keep air in.
Can't wait for next year.
Jason
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Erik,
Congratulations on the win and successful raffle. I'm glad to hear you used the lingzilla head bashing scream I thought you last year. I like to think it makes a difference. :)
I left fairly early (my son Owen wasn't feeling to good), and I didn't get a chance to calculate the results of the North vs South grudge match. I'm hoping someone took a good picture of the weigh-in board so I can do the math later.
Oh and Sean, thanks again. Glad to see you well for the festivities this year.
Brian
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Here are some photos...
Camp getting set up on Friday 8/11
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6816&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Chuck and Chef's fish fry on Friday
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6820&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Table-O-Prizes
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6823&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
The cove looking nice on Friday Evening
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6826&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
View from the beach at launch time.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6829&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Looking down at Pat and Randy...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6832&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Looking up at Pat and Randy...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6835&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Jelly... "hey... this isn't Baja!"
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6838&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
Da' Mooch and Da' Cabazon
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6841&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
The landing team at the north side of the beach.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6844&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
My catch
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6847&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
The board...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6850&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
CPKayak's birthday speech... just before having cake.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6865&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0c3833e1111912f3c2f2bd11bd5e5381)
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Looks SWEET.
I would have lasted 15 minutes in those seas......
Nice catch Erik and excellent job on the raffle. I'm glad I could contribute.
MolBasser
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Congrats to Eric on both the big fish and big raffle. Huge thanks to the Whites for another great tourney. Sean, glad you stayed healthy this time!!
Dawn from Cuffey cove...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6796&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
A couple of successful landings...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6805&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6811&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
A not-so-successful landing...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6809&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
CPKayak's stringer, with Mooch mooching screentime in the background...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6786&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
Here's another pic of Eric and his winning ling...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6813&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
The youngest Selli gettin' down with fish printing...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6792&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
The bait Eric was using for his winning ling...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6801&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6807&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c9ceec707a3f9cc0d2e53b4ca132e9ac)
Zilla, great doing business with you. The Mini-X I brought home is currently serving time in our pool!!
-- Dave
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Congrats to all of the winners, a huge thank you to all of those who helped, and a GIANT thanks to all of the sponsors who supported our efforts. We were really happy with the way everything went, andwe had a great time. It was super impressive how well everyone did in the seas we had, as they were quite fiesty...this group is ready for anything! As always the group was fun, courteous, and a blast to be around. We had a great time and thanks again for coming!
While the weather impared the fishing, there were still some real nice fish that came in. Eriks ling was a legit winner, and some of the reds and coppers that made it in were downright amazing! A few photos....
The winner...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6853&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Dave's second place ling...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6856&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Cpyaks "secret" spot inside a washing machine...cany you seee him???
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6862&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Jelly with his baby butt! I think he's smiling more abou this new NRS gear...good day for a brand new good paddling jacket...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6868&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Mahi with a very nice vermillion...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6871&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Cpyak with his catch...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6874&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
William 102 with a fat copper...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6877&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Bluefin 17 with a nice copper...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6880&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Rockhopper with another nice copper...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6883&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Jelly and Mahi cleaning, Sharkbait and Walrus heckling...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6886&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
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JTF with a nice catch...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6889&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
The BML crew put on a fish printing class that was SUPER cool and very popular with young and old...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6892&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
Some very blue blacks???
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6895&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
The potluck was off the charts...even the tortilla chips were cooked on site!!!! The chow was epic...
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6898&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d5a3e19fb1baa19409500f350a45ac04)
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I'd also like to echo all of the thanks that went out. Thanks to Sean and family for the event site and hospitality. Thanks to Bill for this website. Thanks to Chuck for the fried fish. Thanks to Mooch, Dave, and Jason for letting me tag along through some spots that I NEVER woulda paddled through by myself (the scenery on the water was worth the trip alone). Thanks to Chef for making the awesome jade necklace I won in the raffle...keeping my "every raffle" winning streak alive. And thanks to EVERYONE who showed up for making this a spectacular event.
I landed one 5lb 6oz copper for the day, but still had a great time just checking out the scenery. I will definitely be back. It was nice to see the usual suspects and meet some new members. Congrats to Erik, Dave, and Tony for their top three fish and congrats to all who won sweet prizes in the raffle...especially Zilla!!
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Dave great pic of the Aiden. If you can send it to me that would be great. Have fun with your mini kayaks! It is a good excuse to get your kids out there now!
Dustin you are always welcome to go on a suicide mission with us.
Here are a couple of pics. 1 is Fuzz's great diving catch. 22lb ling, Uni and abs. Great dive. Thanks to Bsteves for the fish printing. My wife and son enjoyed it very much.
Jason
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Who won the beer?
If your out there, PM me so I can get malt this week if I need it, I can brew the beer this coming weekend.
MolBasser
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Some pics:
Views of the cove from the top of the hill.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0252.jpg)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0253.jpg)
Dave’s pre tourney transducer adjustments:
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What swell?
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0260.jpg)
Before:
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After:
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Some scenery:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0269.jpg)
The kelp paddy that did not produce for me:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0271.jpg)
Jason and (I think) Dave:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/sneedd1/IMG_0274.jpg)
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Oh yeah - MAJOR thanks to whoever moved my paddle out of the surf zone and left it higher up on the beach. I realized I was paddle-less as I was packing up my truck 5 HOURS later. I remembered exactly where I left it and thought the worse.
Luckily when I got down to the beach I found it moved up by the cliff.
So, I owe somebody big time! :smt006
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I MISSED OUT!!! :smt010 :smt013 Next time I'm going just to GO! :smt012 CERTAINLY A TOP NOTCH EVENT!!
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Great Pics! thanks for posting them so everybody can get a taste of the trip.
erik's winning ling looks big to me!
Those are some whopper coppers too, those are some of the best fighting rockfish. I think they are
one of my all around favorite fish: looks, fight, eating.
glad you guys survived the weather I looked at the weather map friday night and saw a gnar local gradient
up there, one bouy north of you guys had 34 knot winds that night! I think if you fished there you can
fish anywhere, the tourneys this year seem like extreme kayaking classes not fishing tourneys!
J
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Wow, what a tournament! It was awesome meeting everyone. Well, the fishing wasn't that great, but it was great being out there in the big swell with 50 other kayakers! Defintiely the biggest swell I've been in a kayak! I felt sick all day but I wanted a new kayak and stuck it out. I finally got a nice copper (scwafish posted a pic of it above) that went 5.7 lbs. I got it in only 35 feet. I thought it was a ling because it was taking drag! I did have one good ling on that came off when I reeled in half a 6" swimbait.
A big thanks (as always) to Sean and his family, especially Elsie(sp?) who gave up a trip to the beach to hang out with my wife Andy and our 4.5 month old daughter Ella. Andy was appreciative of the preview of when Ella is older. Walrus and CPKayak, Pat and Randy, I hope Ella didn't keep you guys up too much. This tourney served as our test camping trip with the young one and I think it was a success. Andy can't wait to go again next year. Nice meeting you Bill, bring your wife and daughter next time if possible!
Really can't say enough about how much fun it was, so Ill let everyone else chime in,
Joe (bluefin17)
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Oh yeah - MAJOR thanks to whoever moved my paddle out of the surf zone and left it higher up on the beach. I realized I was paddle-less as I was packing up my truck 5 HOURS later. I remembered exactly where I left it and thought the worse.
Luckily when I got down to the beach I found it moved up by the cliff.
So, I owe somebody big time! :smt006
Dustin,its Karma!so do good and good will be done to you... :hippy2: :angel1:
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what can i say! i had agreat time and thank you to all my friends it made it a great weekend! hope to fish with you guys soon!
chef
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I was really bummed not being able to make it. Sounds like it was good food and people were great as always. Bummer about the weather. My truck had to be worked on. I had the dealership do the first oil change since it was free. They had cross threaded the oil filter on and simply torqued it down and partially stripped the threads. This didn't become apparant until thursday night when I tried to get it off.
Those were some narly swells for sure!
-Brian
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I had a great time. I've already got my wife thinking that we should turn it into a three day weekend next year. No more of this daytrip stuff for me.
While I only kept 3 fish, I'd have to rate the fishing as excellent. I kept a decent sized copper, a small gopher that wouldn't swim back down, and a 3 lb plus blue. I released two underlings, at least a limit's worth of blues, and a couple more small gophers. I also had a hitchhiker that I never saw, on a 12" blue that I was using as live bait. All this in just a few hours, while dealing with 4 lost rigs and a backlash from hell that I got while trying to unsnag. If I had been targeting just blues, I have no doubt that I could have limited out in half an hour, culling all fish under 3 pounds. I had them hitting a bare hook they were so voracious. And a 3 pound blue on a trout rod is a hoot, I will be fishing for them like that again.
Thanks again to Scwafish for making this happen, and for Bill for the site.
Next year!!
Scott
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This pretty much sums it up...
http://www.kzreelrods.com/Movies/JoelScreech.MOV
Right click the link and select "save target as"... it'll be faster that way.
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LOL!! :smt005
MolBasser
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Thanks to everyone, had a great time. :smt001
I meet Zilla on Wednesday at Van Damme. Thursday we did a morning and afternoon session at Van Damme for 2 fish each. Camped out at Mendocino Campground Thursday night and meet up with Tote, Becky and Chub. We had an excellent dinner of fresh Abs and rockfish.
Friday went to Elk, set the campsite and headed out on the water. Conditions were bigger than Saturday with 15 MPH winds. At one point Brad clocked us at a 1.7 mph drift! I managed 1 ling which weighed in at 9.7 pounds and donated it to chef for the Cerviche.
Saturday even though the swells were smaller, the confused sea had me feeling almost sea sick. Stuck it out till around 12 and managed only one underling.
John
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John, sounds like you had a hell of a week. Nice seeing you again. Maybe we can hit linda mar soon.
jason
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Looks like you folks had a great time. I'm bummed I had to miss it. last year I made a stink about popularizing such a secluded spot, but having fished it quite a few times in the past year i have not observed any real significant increase in fishing pressure. So, to kind of suck it up, i was wrong. I drive by there quite often too, and have never seen the hoards I feared. If all sportfishing were done by kayak, there probably wouldn't be many problems. Glad everyone had fun.
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Got to Mendocino Wednesday and set up camp. Went ab diving Thursday morning and started the day by blowing out my knee on the launch.
Made the hill at Elk a royal beotch! Thanks to CHUB and Becky I made it up and down with all our stuff.
Hooked up with Zilla and Jdyak on Thursday and had a blast!
Friday we all headed over to Elk.
CHUB, Jdyak, Zilla ans Chefstephano did a pre-fish Friday. Have a great pic of them heading out on another camera I will post later.
Saturday got an early start to some big water. Becky held out until about 10 and CHUB made it to about 11. The water got the best of them. I stuck it out and had some good fishing right up 'til the end. Really surprised I didn't give in to the nasty seas.
Caught several rockfish, but no contenders. Did come home with some nice fillets for fish tacos tonight.
Had a wonderful time fishing and socializing with everyone. Food, friends, and fun. What more can a person ask for? Just a fantastic group of people and a fantastic event. Thank you everyone for making it such a great event.
Here are some pics:
Tent City:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6901&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
Parking:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6904&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
Big water:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6913&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
CHUB in swell:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6916&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
CHUB in chop:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6919&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
Sorry if some seem blurry. Water was splashing on the lens.
Rock straight out from the launch:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6922&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
Unknown Kayaker ( Give's perspective of the BIG water ):
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6925&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
Fish Print T's ( These turned out COOL!!!! )
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6928&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=ad4a62e0624d5c912dec24f034eb9536)
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More to follow
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Forgot my biggest fish which I released.
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WOW, that ocean is nuts!!
I change my prediction from lasting 15 min to about 5 min in those seas.
Kudos to all who can actually keep their lunch down (let alone fish) in those conditions.
MolBasser
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A few more pics. This should be it from me.
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I posted an announcement about our raffle on the Coastside board...
http://www.coastsidefishingclub.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/358614/an/0/page/0#358614
Thanks again to all who contributed prizes and dollars!
EK
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A big thanks to the White family and also Sean's mother in law. They made this weekend one I wont forget. The rolleez wheels are the bomb also!!! Thanks to Bill and Chuck also, and to Joel and Bill separately for almost getting me in hot water :smt005, I was able to handle it though. It was great to meet more ncka'ers and I had a blast fishing. I caught at least 7 blacks, 5 blues, 1 gopher that I released successfully. I ended up keeping a huge Red, huge Copper and a really heeeuggge Cabezon that gave me a nice fight right around 1230. THought I had something special till I got back and saw that there were more than a couple lings landed. No lings whatsoever for me. The trail wasn't so bad this year with the new cart and thanks once again for lining that up for me Sean and Leah. Leah, your mom is awesome! She had me rollin a few times. Oh, and Ben, its about time you upgraded!!! Congrats on the paddle you lucky dog. JTF..
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So glad everyone had a great time. We had a great time too. Some great pics that captured the sillyness that was the ocean...oh my! Still can't believe we all did as well as we did out there. Looking forward to Mendo!!!
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WTG on a great event! I wish I could've been there. :smt001
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As the others have said, Thank you Bill for bringing us all together and Thank you Sean and Leah and the Greenwood CC folks for the terrific venue to share our passion. And thanks to everyone who shared their special talents....of course Chuck and Chef for pushing me wayyyyyyyyyy beyond full both Friday and Saturday, all the other terrific pot luck contributors, Chris and Chris for sharing their BD cakes and the Bodega crew for teaching me how to do the fish prints....home decor here I come. And the opportunity to get to know others better is always special because this is an exceptionally cool group of genuinely nice folks.......thanks RockHopper for catching me on the beach.
And camping with even this large group in this incredible location did not take away from the beauty at all. The children and the guitars and all the wonderful conversation blended perfectly with this incredible location.
I was so lucky to be in the same are and get to share the excitement of watching Eric bring up that nice ling. It made the whole day worthwhile for me. I caught lots of nice fish.....my best China ever so it was a success of sorts as a fishing day even considering the swell and churn.
And then finally seeing what the secret bounty under that agitated water with Fuzz et al's harvest late Saturday was truly an eye opener. The more I see of the diving side the more I envy these guys.
Thank you Sean and Leah for the wine. We will hopefully toast a completion of part one of the MLPA closures for the central coast in a few days.
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Yup, that was fun. A big THANX to everyone for making a great event. Nothing else is like it, really.
Here are some pics:
The 6 am launch, the walk down told me going back up was going to be a real bitch. I was right.
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The washing machine just outside.
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On the water...
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JTF HOOKED up! Unfortunatly, I think this one got into a hole and got away. Too bad.
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Cabbie, reading up on the regs.
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Here's a shot of the bbq just before the octopuses heads burst open.
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Over in Zillas camp.
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I ended up keeping two little gophers and releasing a few reds, blacks and a 12 inch cab,winning a killer fillet knife, 50 dollar certificate and or course a bad-ass paddle, but heres the winning ling and a heeeuge copper. Congrats Eric, and thanx again to all. And thanx Bill for the prowler.Yee-haw!
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Eric and I had a great time. Neither of us have ever kayaked in conditions like that. A fun experience for newbies like us. He still reminds me that I rolled during landing and he pulled in like an old pro. :smt001
You are all good people. A heart felt "thank you" to everyone from both of us. :smt006
Here's a few more pics:
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well that was a great party! it was a pleasure to share my b-day with so many cool people. thanks to leah and sean for putting it on, the great food from steve and chuck and others and the distillers at the patron factory! it was good to party with eric and christina again, as well as pat and randy. i think erik may have been the first non-newbie to win a tourney. after all his work on the raffle it was fitting. my wife, jana, enjoying meeting those of our group she had not seen before, and she was really surprised at the number of us, all with tons of passion and great gear[including joel's apron].
the seas were totally sick, that big to 9 ft swell had me feeling as green as a chartreuse swimbait on a couple occasions. fishing those wash rocks really keeps your reflexes sharp. a wave caught me by surprise and broke over my port side and across the deck, it took a rockfish off my boat right back to were it came from, what a lucky fish!
it seems that none off my photos worked, so i have none to post
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Again, thanks to the White Family for all their efforts putting this great event together, and allowing us to borrow wheels for the second year in a row. I am done building PVC carts. Sean I'll take two orders of wheels. Well, I was the last one in after having major cart malfunction! I built two carts and both were casualties of the Elk Gauntlet. I enjoyed the great food and conversations involving curvaceous wood and Jenna Jamison. We were successful with the maiden voyage of the Team Bodega kayak trailer, so all in all a positive experience. I only caught a few small rockies, a couple underlings and a small cab. I think my bait was larger than the fish I caught. But a great time none the less.
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WOW...awesome picture spread, everyone!
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First off, a little redundant but it needs to be said - a big thank you to everyone involved in making this event run smoothly(Sean & family, KZ, etc.)! It was a great setup and while I sometimes felt like I was gonna die walking up & down that @#$%^& hill, I had an awesome time!
It was great meeting all of you & racking my brain trying to remember two sets of names(real & screennames). :scratch: Everyone was really cool & despite the challenging conditions, a lot of quality fish came up!
My grattitude to everyone from organizers to participants for making it a special event. Thank you!
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We've had several reports already & everyone just wants to see pics, so here are a few more from my camera:
Loading up at Chuck's place. 2am.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6947&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
3 yum-yum yellow prowlers loaded on Stuart's tahoe.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6950&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Mr. Consistency - ChuckE's friday fish stringer.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6952&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Couple fish from Stuart's diving catch including his first ling - nice fish!
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6954&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Stuart's total catch from Friday diving - 6 good blacks, ling, & limit of big fat abs!
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6956&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Fuzz, friday diving. Some fat blacks, up to 21" Wish I brought my underwater camera... left it on the kitchen counter with my bait. :smt011
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6958&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Combined diving catch. Destination... deep fryer!
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6960&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Stuart showing ChuckE his top secret fish-stalking techniques.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6962&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Where most of our catch ended up. :smt001 ChuckE & Chef at work. When it comes to food, Chef is all business! :chef:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6964&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
More of friday's deep-fry-fest.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6966&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Tournament day - Mahi hooked up to a huge fish off of Nose rock, fought it valiantly for ~10 minutes. I hung around to photograph the beast.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6968&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
The end result... :smt005
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6970&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Final results.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6972&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Chuck's stringer, nice vermillion!
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6974&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
ChuckE's quillback.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6976&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Not having enough punishment during the tournament... Stuart, Freddie, & Fuzz headed out to do a late afternoon dive.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6980&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
Fuzz's post-tournament diving ling.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6986&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=2f1bc7b298665d772f5c9c871cbad095)
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and the distillers at the patron factory
Chris-thanks for sharing that AWESOME tequilla!!
Guitarzan and Fuzz GREAT pics!!!
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I say there should be an IRONMAN award going out to Fuzz, Stuart and Chuck E. Dive Friday, fish the tourney on Saturday then dive after the tourney, hang around for the festivities then DRIVE home that evening. Wears me out just thinking about it all.
Great job you guys!!!!!
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OMG!!! That ling looks as big as that girl standing behind it.
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Great pics everyone!! Not to get sentimental or anything but in the midst of a crazy world it is nice to be part of something that puts a smile on everyones face! Ie. ChuckE in every picture :smt003.
Good times.
Jason
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WTG folks!
Looks like you all had a great time.
Great pics also!
Matt
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Another great turnout! Missing you guys!
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Just want to thank Sean and Bill and everyone that worked so hard to make such a great tournament. I would also especially like to thank Chuck and the Walrus for making us outsiders feel so welcome. I was honored to also have finally met the infamous Chefstefano (sp?). The food was outrageous, the town beautiful and the fishing outstanding. I caught a bunch of the assorted rockfish to five pounds and farmed my only opportunity for glory at yakside. Can you say "CHOKE'?. Alan also had a good time and caught a good bunch of rockies. The best part was making new friends. Hope to see everybody again next year if you'll have us back. Thanks again.
Ed Johnson (and Allen Uphold)
'The Utah Travelling Yakfishers'
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What can I say other than THANK YOU to the organizers (Sean & his family) and the town of Elk for their hospitality. It was a fantastic weekend. The people, comraderie and great food are what this tournament is all about. :beer2
Erik, congrats on your big ling. You are a great angler, always consistently catching quality fish.
Thanks Chuck and Fuzz (Harold) for sharing the driving duties and the help up Heart Attack Hill.
Friday was my second time spearfishing. I had every intention grabbing 3 abs, then give half hearted try at spearfishing, before concentrating on fishing. Instead, my fishing rod never left the hatch. It was a truly eye opening underwater experience. I have to hand it to Fuzz. He knows his stuff and taught me a lot in a short while.
First, he directed me to a school of blacks. I was trying to learn how to "hunt" them without spooking them, when he calls me over to shoot a ling. I swim over throught the kelp, where he then tells me how it's in a hole. We go down and he's got his flash light "on the fish". I'm staring into the hole, but don't see the fish. He starts shaking his light on it and I can mentally hear him saying "shoot it, shoot it". Well, I see this "dark spot" and assume its the fish. So I aim, but suddenly a fish about a foot above/to the right moves. Ahh, there it is. I quickly readjust and shoot. It's twisting violently, so I knew I got it, but it was time to head up. Not wanting to let go, I horsed it through the hole. I couldn't believe I actually shot a ling. THANK YOU FUZZ!!!!
After that, I figured I needed to shoot fish un-assisted. So, back to the school of blacks. That was a blast, literally. At the end of the dive I was BEAT!!
BTW, that morning, Fuzz also saw 6 other legal lings, in the 8-12lb range. He left them all un molested in his quest for a larger fish. We'll, the next day (Sat PM), he found a shootable fish. 22lbs of toothy lingzilla. :smt103 Fred and I were in awe!!!
Stuart
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Wow big thanks to Elk, Sean and family for another unbelievable event and everyone else who chipped in to help it go smoothly. The company was awesome as usual with everyone willing to lend a helpful hand. The food..it was awesome!
the seas where unforgiving, at times I felt like I was in a cereal bowl and some big monster was shaking it back and forth. Then every couple of minutes huge set of waves came cruising by just enough to remind me that I was crazy. fishing for me was moderate with me having to work hard for my 9.1# ling came in 95-100 feet just north of nose rock.
big thanks to Ben and the other guys who picked me out of the 1 1/2 foot surf and who ever moved my yak up the surf line i owe you!
Tony
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Thanks a million to the White family and the rest of the organizers! :worship :worship
Also to:
Bill for being my "driver" :smt008
Pat and Randy for the fresh baked cinnamon rolls :cook
Alfredo for the "Truckers Hat" :dj:
Stuart for cleaning my catch :smt002
Scott Thornley for helping me with my yak up the "dreaded hill" :smt089
Jd,Brad Zilla and Alex / Aliens for sharing the "fear factor food" :smt118
Mike / Mickfish for the awesome beef jerky :smt045
Jason's wife = Gabby for the delicious home made cookies :smt041
and let's not forget.....
Jelly fish.....for shooting me repeatedly with his rocket propelled marshmallow gun AND feeding my kayak with a couple of bananas.... :smt013
MESSAGE TO JELLY......sleep with one eye open at the Bendo at Mendo derby :smt077
FYI:
Mol - Scott Thornley won the Brewed Beer gift certificate. Scott, PM me your address so I can mail you the certificate.
Martin / Yakuza, you won a dry bag and two rod holders - I gave them to Bill since he lives in San Jose as well - just PM Bill....
Pics to follow......
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I too want to add, Thanks a Vermilion to all who got the event organized and kept it running! My wife and I had a great time and it was neat meeting all the fellow posters. Maybe next time we could all wear name tags with our real name and our website handle.
Looking forward to the Mendo Bendo! But for now I'll just enjoy my 3 weeks of vacation! I just got back from an ab dive in Mendocino.
Thanks again!
CHEERS!
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"EK" Erik Kunz with the winning ling :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Mol - Scott Thornley won the Brewed Beer gift certificate. Scott, PM me your address so I can mail you the certificate.
Scott, feel free to PM me at your earliest convenience and we can get started on your beer.
MolBasser
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Dave with the second place ling :groupwave
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Birthday boy Chris / cpyak had no problems filling his stringer......
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It's only our 2nd year for hosting such events and we already look like ol' pros. Congrats and thanks to Sean and family, Erik, Bill, and everyone who help make Elk II a big success.
As Sean said.... the fact that we were able to fish in such rough conditions shows how experienced we've become as a group. Kudos to all!
Personally, it was huge pleasure to meet new members like Zilla and Cafe Craig... and to see old friends. It's also a big honor to have guys like Ed and Allen come all the way from Utah to join us.
Congrats to our derby winners -- Erik, Dave, and Tony
I'm already looking forward to next one!
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Bill (on his new Marauder) with one of the few underlings he caught and released....
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The former Elk champ, Brian / bsteves and the future champion, EK - fishing the outflow between two rock piles.....this was the same place I hooked up on two lings (Bill has pics) I used a combo platter set up with a green hoochie on top and a megabait on the bottom. A 20 inch ling hit the hoochie and the 24 1/2 Ling took the mega bait. :smt005
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Bill and I paddled into a tunnel that took us to Cuffy Cove....I caught and released a nice greenling at the entrance of the cove (same deal last year)
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We met Sean and Jelly at the North point of Cuffy Cove....Erik and I then followed Sean to one of his "go to" spots...and that's when Erik got his monster ling and I also caught my 21 inch cabezon :smt002 Thanks to Sean and Jelly for the guided trip to the honey hole :smt008
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more caves.....
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We had two launch options in the morning = The North side and the South side...I went with the South Side launch Crew and it was a piece of cake :smt002
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we seriously need to help our brother Alex / aliens.....to this day, he still takes his antique 1980's-made-10 mega pixel camera where ever he goes (and he thinks he's cool that way :smt011) :smt003 I bet he still uses a rotary phone and plays his Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack on an 8-Track :smt005
Alex...love ya brah :smt008
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speaking of Alex.....here he his beating fellow "Team Fear Factor" ChuckE to some freshly harvested Sea Urchins from the Dive Crew of Stu,Harold/fuzz and Fred Savage :smt002
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...and speaking of Fear Factor...here's what Alex brought for Lunch: Squid and Mackerel (which were also used for bait) And to top it off, Brad Zilla brought a rice cooker - which instantly made him MY BEST FRIEND :smt007 Alex later told me that Brad is the "brother" he has been looking for all his life :smt002 Brad in fact, is one of those guys that can blend in well with whoever he "chills" with :smt002 ...a very cool cat :smt004
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Friday night, Stu, ChuckE and Harold / Fuzz came back with big stringer of rockfish for the deep fry.....and as you can see, Chris / Cpyak uses his "weight" around the little guys (Stu and Harold)...he simply walks from behind the line and takes whatever he wants :smt011 What a big bully :smt003
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...and speaking of Bully....Dan / Mahi Mahi had his buddy swing by for the festivities....a nine-foot Sheriff :smt118 This humungus fella made Chris / cpyak, Ryan da Walrus, EK and Sean look like little league :dj: I was so afraid of this dude, I couldn't even maintain eye contact...talk about the intimidation factor :smt105 I felt like apologizing every time I walked in front of him :cry3
Dan later re-assured me that he was a giant teddy bear :smt002 Yup....that's exactly what I thought when I first met Chris / cpyak....now known as the Bully :smt062
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LOL :smt005 That guy was one BIG dude!
Definitely has the upper hand when it comes to handling the perps.
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LOL :smt005 That guy was one BIG dude!
Definitely has the upper hand when it comes to handling the perps.
yep.....I don't even know why he still needs to carry a gun :smt011
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that sheriff would definitely need an x-factor.
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as for the fried fish, I WAS REALLY HUNGRY :smt010
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I just want to chime in and say thanks to Sean and his family for making that a great event. I had a great time, the food and drink was awsome. I arrived at about 0520 from Ukiah and met up with Mahi Mahi (Dan), and Kickin Bass (Andy). Mahi Mahi got suited up and headed out. I kept one fish, the copper in Sean's pictures 5.4 lbs. I caught a few other smaller fish and released them to figh next year.
Meeting everyone was great and I will see you all in my back yard, I mean, at the bendo @ mendo :smt003
Trust Dan on that..A BIG TEDDY BEAR :smt023
Thanks again Sean.. :hello2:
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Trust Dan on that..A BIG TEDDY BEAR
More like a HUGe teddy bear...I shook that guys hand and it was like me holding hands with Elsie, his mitts were frickin massive! I'm sure he's nice, but I'm also sure he could open a can on bad guy!!!
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No ninnernet at the house makes these thanks a little late, though no less sincere.
Thanks to Sean and the White clan for making this happen (and for my cart!). It was great to meet you.
Thanks to JTF for drivin', c'mon.
Thanks to all the culinary wizards for filling my belly at the potluck (chef, the ceviche was outrageous!)
Lastly, thanks to all who attended. I am gratefull to have been given the chance to share this occasion with you all.
And congratulations to all the winners!
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Great Job to all who made this event and to those who participated,
AS for myself, it went kinda like this: :fishing2 :drool2 :smt078 :yak :beer3 :fat :party :smt035
Had a GREAT TIME!.....DANGLIN
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I am still recovering from the good times! Sorry for lagging in posting, I have not yet be able to track down my camera and work is a major PITA this week.
Thanks to the White clan for all the work they did in putting this together. Thanks to Sean for hooking up my fishfinder on my Marauder (review coming soon) and for bringing my cart along, that saved me big time. Erik for rocking the raffle as usual!
The food is just silly, Chef is a master, Chuck as always rocks the fryer and zilla was a machine with the camp wok!! I even ate bait that tasted good!
Pics to come once I get settled.
I also want to thank everyone that participated, all you guys and gals rock!
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Oh Yeah!
And it should not go unmentioned that in addition to boating the biggest fish, Erik provided us with some truly exceptional Sturgeon candy :smt110
Thanks for sharing, Erik.
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some more random pics....
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more...
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Grilled beer?
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MolBasser
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and more...
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some of the fish prints - hosted by Team Bodega Bay .......
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Presenting the Master of Ceremonies: MC Scwafish :headbang:
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despite the bum leg....Mike/Tote was FIRST on the chow line.....followed by an Alien.....illegal that is :smt003
Hope you heal fast Mike :smt002
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the crowd gathers for the dive catch of Stu,Harold / Fuzz and Fred / Savage.....note Selli Jr. eye-poking the ling :smt005
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here's the ling Harold / Fuzz shot :smt063 (da Hawaiian Robin Hood)
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Just got back from a "stretched" Elk weekend. Played down the coast on the way home. The postings have already well documented the event with pictures and kind words but I must add mine as well.
Thanks Mooch for the phone call that got me registered in time. Thanks Sean and the whole White family for the countless hours required to make this happen. Thanks Bill for maintaining the web site and all you do to make these events possible. Chuck, Stu and Howard; your Friday catch both impressed, motivated and fed us all well Friday evening. I don't know how you guys do it but we all owe you dearly. Thanks to the residents of Elk who allow us to play in their backyard. Thanks to all the outrageous cooks who prepared and shared the food. Thanks to those who posted the wonderful pictures documenting the event. Mooch, you've become quite the photographer!! Thanks to the winners, sponsors and Coastside for its efforts to maintain some of our fishing rights. It was great fun with all our new and established friends.
My personnal score included one underling hitchiking on a black, a nice china, yellow and black, several small blacks and a half dozen gophers. All are happily back with their families and friends amongst the rocks. Hopefully they will be bigger next year.
Looking forward to Mendo. Mooch, there will be chile for sure!!
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Well guys-
A little late post but I just wanted to thank everybody involved with getting this together. I didn't do that well fishing wise but the great company more than made up for it. It's always good to share water and bs stories with all of you guys. Next year, I'm going to finish my diving early... missed out on all of the great eats again. The crackers and cold cuts was more than enough for me though. What really got me was everybody teasing me about how good everything was and how they had to force themselves to eat more food. Yup... that's how it goes though. I'm looking forward to Bendo... I'll pull a Tote and be first in the chow line... yeah baby!!!
Freddie
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man I missed out,by the time I caught the post Elk was full.nice Abs.Stuart what was the size of them snails?,they look about ten inches.
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Alright... I think I finally figured out how to tweak these video clips so they stream a bit quicker.
I posted two video clips from the Elk Derby on my server...
One is about a 1:20 clip from on the water to give you a taste of the conditions that day... albeit in one of the more mellow areas closer to Cuffy's point.
The other is the soon-to-be famous Mooch call.
http://www.kzreelrods.com/Movies/Movies.htm
Enjoy... EK
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Those are cool. I have a new helmet cam on the way, hoping to shoot some cool video this fall.
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The other is the soon-to-be famous Mooch call.
Great videos Erik...I was expecting the Mooch turkey call.
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sea i used to use a helmet cam bodyboarding...way cool footage :smt003
chef
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Nice Erik!
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With my knee jacked up the only thing that got me down Heart Atttack Hill was the potential for food. The only thing that got me back up the hill was the guarantee of it! I tried to beat the rush as this GIMP didn't want to hold anyone up. Food was off the hook!
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Very nice Erik! Way cool.
It's been almost a week and just found a few minuets to post my thanks to the Great White family for all the hospitality given at the event and to Bill for hellping me do a last minuet install on my fishfinder. Thanks to all that made my week end enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to all the great Cooks for the good eats and to all the Bartenders that provided the Cocktails. I'm still recovering. And thanks to all the photographers that captured all the smiles to look back on to remember what great time we all shared.
Good to see all the familiar faces and good to meet all the new ones!
Again Thank you !Thank you ! Thank you
Alex
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sea i used to use a helmet cam bodyboarding...way cool footage :smt003
chef
chef,I'm glad you used the term"BODYboard"(not boogie) :smt003 do you still get out?I haven't been since I got this dam Yak! :smt005 and I miss it! :smt010 I've got a few wave-riding-pics in the gallery if your borred(fishunter gallery) :smt004
The vids are too cool!
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Man what a great tourney, photos, and thread. Will need to think about trying to make it next year.
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Thanks all I had a great time, being a noob to the ocean I was a bit apprehensive about the launch,landing and the hill. The launch was no problem and it was nice that Papa Sean was giving us advice broadcast over the VHF as we went out, right when I got north of the rock coming out he came on and said that it was a little rough there, I thought cool it will calm down when I get out a little more nope it just got bigger. I thought these guys are truly crazy but after I settled in and started fishing it was great I can't wait to get out again. I fished big mackerel and just C&R a couple of small blues and gophers and had 1 good pulldown. The coast line at Elk is spectacular can't wait to go again when its a little calmer. The landing went smooth and the hill wasn't as bad as it sounded. Thanks to the White Clan, Bill for bringing us all together it was great seeing all of you oh and Mooch for the phone call. The food was OFF THE HOOK. can't wait for Mendo.
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I keep reading about the food. Can someone please post more pictures of the potluck or the food. Detail descriptions would be great as well for those of us that missed it.
Mahalo :smt006
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Here's what i can remember...and I'm sure I will forget a lot
Chefs Cerviche with fresh fried tortilla chips
BBQ pork roast
BBQ chicken
BBQ ribs
BBQ squash
BBQ octopus
BBQ tri-tip
BBQ flank steak
Home made carnitas
Orzo salad
Feta, cucumber salad
Chowder
Green salads
Scratch salsas
Rice dishes
Keg of micro brew
BIG bottle of Patron
And a few fancy cakes and a whole lot more...it was nutty!!!
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Watermellon salad
Garlic mashed potatoes
roasted garden squash
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Smoked salmon
BBQ Salmon
And Tomatillo Avacado Dip was killer as was the deep fried RF and Veggies ala Chuck and Chef the nite before.
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Ok finally got my rear in gear and got the pics uploaded
Joel with his double ling hookup:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7015&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Heading into the cool cave:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7018&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Joel makes it through the cave:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7021&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
We found this sweet little cove on the other side:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7024&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Eric with his giant copper:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7027&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Fuzz and the lingzilla:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7012&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Levi and his new PFD
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7030&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
Sean with his new 1st aid kit:
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=81&g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7033&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=d00da35a00cf0e96add8b27001a08e50)
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Sorry didn't know where to post this.
Somebody took a picture of me and my stringer. Whoever it was, can you PM me? I was holding up a stringer with four 4lb vermillion, some gophers, and no lings, if that helps refresh your recollection. The pic was taken by the cleaning station before I skinned and gutted my fish.
Thanks