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Title: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on June 11, 2018, 08:17:14 PM
5th Annual Handline Fish & Chill will be held again at the Alameda Rockwall on May 4th,2019

More Details to follow.... :smt006

Start Time: 07:00am or sunrise...
Weigh-In Closes: 1:00pm (wanna be off the water before the wind picks up)
Chill: 1:30pm

MBF: $10.00 (only peddle or paddle propulsion kayak permitted)

Species, by priority (Length: Head to Tail; weight of fish determines tie-breaker):
*** if the #1 specie is not caught, the largest #2 specie wins; and so on...***
1. Halibut
2. Striped Bass
3. Sturgeon
4. Perch
5. Shark
6. whatever left has gills.... :smt003


Potluck:

Glen - Polish Dogs, Buns, Chips (Bringing a portable grill)
Nudling - pink fillets ready for chicharrones, beer batter or just sashimi
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Sailfish on June 11, 2018, 08:24:09 PM
When is the date?  :smt003
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 12, 2018, 06:21:02 AM
When is the date?  :smt003

I'm guessing May 4th.  :smt002
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Dogwood on June 12, 2018, 11:20:32 AM
As always I'm in. would not miss is  :fish :fish :fish :fish
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: G-Whiz on June 12, 2018, 06:48:59 PM
Oopsie.... thought it would automatically show up if a make a calendar'd event..

Based on recent census polling from the Butt Gods, they say early May is the beat time; and after checking the calendar that seems the best chance for me to get a hali on the handline...

Compared this years event  forecast to next year:
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Tsuri on June 12, 2018, 11:08:07 PM
  :smt005 :smt005

Wow that does look way better, by then I'll probably be sick of catching hella halibut the "easy" way and there 4 May join!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Papa Al on June 13, 2018, 08:38:21 AM
It’s a great date.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: Weimarian on June 13, 2018, 09:59:36 AM
I will plan on this one! Missed the rest. :smt010
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: G-Whiz on June 13, 2018, 06:44:20 PM
It’s a great date.

Yup! the forth will be with me during the handline event!!!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: P-Sherman on June 13, 2018, 08:07:21 PM
Saved!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - Save the date
Post by: G-Whiz on February 22, 2019, 11:39:58 AM
Guess I should start working on my Handline event.... been some time since I posted any updates.....

and YES, it's still going down!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on February 22, 2019, 12:35:29 PM
Probably gonna miss this one again. Damn!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: ScottV on February 22, 2019, 01:18:43 PM
I'm down for this.  Where do I get a handline and some pointers on how and what to do?  I've never used one and nor I have fished the wall.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Hojoman on February 22, 2019, 01:51:03 PM
I'm down for this.  Where do I get a handline and some pointers on how and what to do?  I've never used one and nor I have fished the wall.
Glen usually has some to sell to anyone showing up.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Ariel Sea on February 22, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
i have a bunch of wooden handline spools for sale in a few weeks. comig from the philippines.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: ScottV on February 22, 2019, 03:58:22 PM
i have a bunch of wooden handline spools for sale in a few weeks. comig from the philippines.

Sweet, let me know when you get them and how much. :smt008
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on February 22, 2019, 05:03:16 PM
I'm down for this.  Where do I get a handline and some pointers on how and what to do?  I've never used one and nor I have fished the wall.

I still have some, Scott...
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Dogwood on February 22, 2019, 06:07:50 PM
Always have fun at this one. I’m in, going to busy a month.  Waiting for the registration. Thanks
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on February 22, 2019, 06:21:48 PM
Always have fun at this one. I’m in, going to busy a month.  Waiting for the registration. Thanks

No Registration, just show up, fish (kick in for the MBF, if you want); then Chill and grub!!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Martianfish on February 22, 2019, 08:02:46 PM
My handline is ready to go. Going to try and practice with it as soon as the weather warms up for these old bones.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: B0B on March 15, 2019, 08:31:13 PM
ill try to not miss this one!

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Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on March 16, 2019, 07:01:13 PM
2 months away! I should have a few more wooden hand reels if anyone needs to buy one!!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Martianfish on March 17, 2019, 01:23:24 PM
Tested mine today👍👍 it works even though I only got a 16 incher.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: ScottV on March 18, 2019, 07:31:18 AM
2 months away! I should have a few more wooden hand reels if anyone needs to buy one!!!

Any chance you're going to Berryessa at the end of the month?  I would like to get one of those hand reels.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: FISHALLDAY on March 18, 2019, 10:54:03 AM
Will try and make it to this event for sure!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: rockfish on March 18, 2019, 11:22:58 AM
Dangit, I was really hoping to make it this year, but we will be in Pinnacles NP for a class on geology...
Have a great time and get that Butt!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 06, 2019, 08:49:22 AM
Less than a month out! Who's in????

Great chance to do some hali scouting before the ARW Hali Derby!!!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Midwest on April 06, 2019, 09:24:30 AM
Always a fun one. C U there
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: ReelKnots on April 06, 2019, 10:29:15 AM
Count me in Bruh!!  :smt006


-Kiel
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Fishboundsa on April 06, 2019, 01:18:45 PM
I’m in. How much are hand reels and where can I get one?
Sean
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: FishWorks on April 06, 2019, 05:13:03 PM
I should make it..sounds too fun..but no hand reel for me.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 06, 2019, 07:28:40 PM
I should make it..sounds too fun..but no hand reel for me.
I got more..... you just need to bring some line...
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 06, 2019, 07:29:40 PM
I’m in. How much are hand reels and where can I get one?
Sean
I'll be bringing some with me; just need to bring some line to spool it up....

I think I have about 6 new wooden handreels still left over from last year, wont get my next shipment until after the FnC; so if you need one, paypal me $25 to GlenArmas@gmail.com.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: nudling on April 22, 2019, 04:40:39 PM
I'm in and have a couple of pink fillets ready for chicharrones, beer batter or just sashimi (10+days at -10 F).
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 25, 2019, 07:44:52 PM
I'l bring my grill and do polish dogs!

T minus 8 days!!!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on April 25, 2019, 08:19:24 PM
I'm in and have a couple of pink fillets ready for chicharrones, beer batter or just sashimi (10+days at -10 F).

I don't believe you...I'll bring the TP for everyone.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Cowman on April 25, 2019, 08:28:58 PM
I'm in and have a couple of pink fillets ready for chicharrones, beer batter or just sashimi (10+days at -10 F).
I want that 0 days at -10 F. Ocean to table
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 26, 2019, 09:08:02 PM
Looks like it will be interesting, based on the forecast:
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: vwool on April 29, 2019, 08:33:26 PM
I am really going to try and make this event it’s been to long since I have been on the water. Anybody have a hand reel I can borrow?
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Sailfish on April 29, 2019, 10:17:49 PM
Looks like I will miss this event.   Still stuck in Singapore on business!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Herb Superb on April 29, 2019, 10:21:55 PM
I am really going to try and make this event it’s been to long since I have been on the water. Anybody have a hand reel I can borrow?

Victor, you can borrow mine. I won’t be able to make it, it’s on my weekend to work. Let me know.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: ScottV on April 30, 2019, 09:08:52 AM
Is there a set time for the days events?

What type of lures should I be getting, I only have my flies.  Or are people going to be using bait, I am not a bait guy.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: Hojoman on April 30, 2019, 09:40:27 AM
Is there a set time for the days events?

What type of lures should I be getting, I only have my flies.  Or are people going to be using bait, I am not a bait guy.
Anchovies or herring work.

You can launch whenever you arrive. Potluck usually starts around 1.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: P-Sherman on April 30, 2019, 09:52:04 AM
G-Whiz wanna give details of the event.

Start time, etc.

We should start a potluck thread. :)
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on April 30, 2019, 06:03:10 PM
Sorry guys... just posted the info on first thread.

What type of lures should I be getting, I only have my flies.  Or are people going to be using bait, I am not a bait guy.

if you dont want to can use live or dead bait (anchovies); you can drag 4" swimbaits or Hoochies (mackeral color) behind a 1oz sinker about 12"-18" off the bottom.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019
Post by: G-Whiz on May 01, 2019, 02:23:29 PM
Anybody have a hand reel I can borrow?

I'll have 7 new Hand reels if you or anyone would like to purchase one; $20 each.

You just need to pick up some line (nothing less than 80lbs test, or you might get you hand cut spooling up a fish).
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: rnrgeek on May 01, 2019, 03:37:56 PM
J and P Bait is selling live anchovies this weekend. I'm coming from Oakland to ARW. If anyone is going, could you pick up some live and I'll pay you for the entire half scoop if you give me a quarter scoop?

Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: fishguts on May 02, 2019, 07:59:54 AM
Heads up yall.  The resident outrigger paddling club (O Kalani) is also hosting a race at Encinal on Saturday 5/4; which could mean a lot of traffic, on and off the water. 
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: agoodhi on May 02, 2019, 09:27:10 AM
Heads up yall.  The resident outrigger paddling club (O Kalani) is also hosting a race at Encinal on Saturday 5/4; which could mean a lot of traffic, on and off the water.
that happened one year and it turned g-whiz's event into one big party!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Hojoman on May 02, 2019, 10:53:14 AM
Heads up yall.  The resident outrigger paddling club (O Kalani) is also hosting a race at Encinal on Saturday 5/4; which could mean a lot of traffic, on and off the water.
that happened one year and it turned g-whiz's event into one big party!
Last year was packed. Get there early.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 02, 2019, 12:29:29 PM
Heads up yall.  The resident outrigger paddling club (O Kalani) is also hosting a race at Encinal on Saturday 5/4; which could mean a lot of traffic, on and off the water.

We usually get there before they do, so we just need to grab the tables... also, they paddle on the inside, where its calmer; so we dont usually interact.

But i know some of the peeps from one of the clubs... so we're all good!!!

Spooling up my backup reels; can't wait to get back on the water!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 03, 2019, 12:35:32 PM
Stopped by Davey's Bait at the Berkeley Marina for nada; no live bait yet.

2 of the pens were unused and the middle pen only had a few smelt circling; but no one was around to make a purchase...

Guess I'll be dragging popsicles around the pond tomorrow....

See you guys tomorrow!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: hightide on May 03, 2019, 01:01:44 PM
If I get to go tomorrow I will bring cast net for shiners :smt003
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: ScottV on May 03, 2019, 01:06:16 PM
Here is a map of the race course.


Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 03, 2019, 05:58:52 PM
If I get to go tomorrow I will bring cast net for shiners :smt003

You better go; I need live bait!!  :smt003

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Here is a map of the race course.

They had a similar course last year, but kept it inside the wall... hopefully, they'll do the same this year.

but more importantly, we need to claim our Chill Spot; last year the area was packed!

Please help reserve the table, by placing some stuff on the tables closes to the launch ramp...
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 03, 2019, 07:10:07 PM
Hot Bite UPDATE:

Got reliable Local Intel that the bite is in close to shore; party boats (and a commercial buddy) did really good today...

Wahooooooo! Fish On!!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Papa Al on May 03, 2019, 10:10:28 PM
I can't make it this year. Good luck, be safe and have fun!!

Al
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 05, 2019, 07:29:38 AM
Great Day on the water, weather wise; cloud cover keep the hot sun off our backs for a good part of the day. Winds were light and keep the seas calm; however, water was extremely dirty in depths less than 30' and made trolling a very messy job.


The 'forth' wasn't with me at all! Ended the day with just a scratched j-smelt, which I jigged up early. The party boats didn't seem to do as well; the all scattered early. Put a lot of miles checking I my previous waypoints for that area; tough peddling for the first time back on the water. Alot of yak'rs on the water (including a bunch on non-NCKAers); with a few fish brought to shore. The bite seem to be better towards the northern part of the area.

Back on land, the food was great as usual, more than we all could stuff down on throats after a long hard day on the water. The Outrigger event didn't have any impact to our fun; in fact had a great time socializing with some of there members...

Tommy (Butete) took top on honors, with a 26.75" Hali; and true to Tommy's nature, he has graciously donated his winnings to Marv (Shicken).

Date for next year's Handline FnC is set for May 9th, 2020; AND if I cant' bring to shore a legal hali or striper on a handreel at this event, I'm sticking to just the "Chilling" at future Handline FnCs!

Thanks to all that came out! Had a great time Chilling with you all!

Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: fishbushing on May 05, 2019, 07:48:12 AM
Thanks for the report. I was curious how it went. Maybe next year I’ll be able to join in the fun.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: G-Whiz on May 05, 2019, 08:16:42 AM
Thanks for the report. I was curious how it went. Maybe next year I’ll be able to join in the fun.

While I love Handling :smt007, I just hate  :smt013 the fact that I have yet to boat a legal Hali with one  :smt009
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: P-Sherman on May 05, 2019, 08:31:40 AM
Thanks for the report. I was curious how it went. Maybe next year I’ll be able to join in the fun.

While I love Handling :smt007, I just hate  :smt013 the fact that I have yet to boat a legal Hali with one  :smt009
+1 on catching from a Handline.

Thanks for organizing and for all the food. Great seeing all my fellow NCKA friends.

Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Eric B on May 05, 2019, 09:30:28 AM
I had a great time.  Thanks, Glen!!

Having caught a legal halibut on my hand line a couple years ago, I was fairly confident going in but ended up getting schooled.

After finally paddling out to the fleet, (my first time in a fleet), the fleet scattered.  So I’m left with my thoughts, and as i drift along I realize I don’t have a net, and as I’m thinking about the ticket I could get, I swear, a net floats up to me, (describe it and it’s yours).

Then I’m thinking, “hey, thanks.  Now all I need is a halibut”, and a few minutes later, something violently attacked my split tail scampi jig head! 

The last one came up nice and easy, and went right on the game clip, but from the headshakes, this one felt bigger.  And meaner.

I get up to my 20lb leader, and hesitated, looking from the net to the gaff wondering which would be better and Wham, a headshake and it’s gone, my leader snapped.

I haven’t paddled that far in a long time, and was exhausted by the long paddle back against the wind.  Slept like a baby.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: butete on May 05, 2019, 11:17:42 AM
Thanks Glen for putting this together, so much fun, nice seeing you all!! Thanks everyone for the awesome and plentiful food!
Got a trifecta  of shark , ray , and hali on the handline fishing with the fleet way out there, the long paddle back was fun. See you all again next year!
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Dogwood on May 05, 2019, 11:54:25 AM
always have a great time at this event.See you next year. Sorry I had to leave early.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on May 05, 2019, 12:01:42 PM
I dropped by in the afternoon to chill with the Hommies. It was a great and fun community event as always. Congrats to Tommy for winning the MBF and paying it forward. Good stuff and good man. --TLA :smt001 :smt001
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Herb Superb on May 05, 2019, 12:43:43 PM
Congrats Tommy!!! Sounds like fun. Couldn’t make it due to work.
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: Eddie on May 05, 2019, 01:01:09 PM
I had a great time.  Thanks, Glen!!

Having caught a legal halibut on my hand line a couple years ago, I was fairly confident going in but ended up getting schooled.

After finally paddling out to the fleet, (my first time in a fleet), the fleet scattered.  So I’m left with my thoughts, and as i drift along I realize I don’t have a net, and as I’m thinking about the ticket I could get, I swear, a net floats up to me, (describe it and it’s yours).

Then I’m thinking, “hey, thanks.  Now all I need is a halibut”, and a few minutes later, something violently attacked my split tail scampi jig head! 

The last one came up nice and easy, and went right on the game clip, but from the headshakes, this one felt bigger.  And meaner.

I get up to my 20lb leader, and hesitated, looking from the net to the gaff wondering which would be better and Wham, a headshake and it’s gone, my leader snapped.

I haven’t paddled that far in a long time, and was exhausted by the long paddle back against the wind.  Slept like a baby.
Dang...good story...thanks... :smt006
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on May 06, 2019, 09:37:56 AM
Hell yeah, Congrats Tommy! 
Title: Re: Handline Fish & Chill 2019 (MBF) - May 4th, 2019 @ 07:00am
Post by: ScottV on May 06, 2019, 11:29:22 AM
That was definitely a fun event.  My first time hand lining and I was able to catch my first halibut, sadly it was only about 20". 

The only thing that sucked was that drive out of there. what a freaking joke that was just to get to the freeway.