NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: Bushy on August 30, 2009, 02:39:30 PM
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the swell was big and leftover windchop made it uncomfortable, even before the winds kicked up arond 10am....
A few gophers, a nice greenling, and topped off by Mr Ernie Mondohead with a 30" FLATTIE!!
WTG Ernie!!
Good times, good friends, and good dogs on the beach afterward.
Thanks Eric for the Get-together.
Allen
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Congrad on the nice Hali catch and winner of the derby Ernie! Thanks for the report Allen.
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Had a super time even though I didn't bring a yak. Will post pictures soon!
Michael
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good time would have been better without the wind and now there is a big dent in the seat of my yak were my butt was holding on :smt044
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That was some nasty swell/wind wave action today. Coming back in with the steep following sea definitely had some pucker factor going. Fishing could have been better but the company was excellent.
Managed to dump it on launch, thats unusual for me. I usually dump on landing :smt003 Gotta love the trident, nothing lost cuz its all inside the hull.
Mendoheads halibut was a worthy winner, he earned it paddling way out solo. :salut:
Thanks to Eric, Fishermans Warehouse and Ocean Kayak for another fun event.
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Was a terrific time, despite the wind, swell and slow-to-no action, skunk for me. Kudos to Ernie for banging out that nice butt, and the others for the greenling and gophers. Thanks to Eric for organizing the event. Enjoyed seeing everyone again.
Was fun experiencing some more challenging ocean conditions. StormScrambler - thanks for pulling my boat out on the landing. My leg was caught up on my fish clip so i couldnt jump off my boat and i am sure i would have been smacked by a wave had you not pulled my boat up.
Joe- It was good partnering with you today. Glad i saw you going the other way on Highway 1. I never would have found the place had i not turned around and followed you.
Always so much fun to be on the water with great people.
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Sounds like another great event. WTG, Eric and all involved. Congrats, Ernie - sounds like a well deserved victory! :smt001
Mendoheads halibut was a worthy winner, he earned it paddling way out solo. :salut:
Right on! :smt038
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I was one of the ones on the longer list of skunkees. :smt009
Conditions were tough, but as always it was good to put a few more names and faces with NCKA handles! Great meeting all you guys, and looking forward to the next time we wet a line (or crack a brew) together.
Peter
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Hi Yakers:
I hadn't fished Dav. since Bill and I booked a trip in 96'.
I remembered a Tip from Allen about Scotts' Creek having some Butts.
I was was the last to launch because the shore break and Rip
took a little time to figure, a safe way out. I Launched a little N. of
the Stairway and follow the Rip parallel to the shore. The Rip gave me the extra boost needs to crash thru the shore break into deep water.
The conditions forced me to forget about making Bait and go with Dead Anchovies from Boccie Boy . I use a three-way w 1# Ringer Owner Flyline tied to a 3ft 25 Lb P-line X on a CalStar 700, !5Lbs Test Penn310 GTI Reel
I caught my Butt in 65 Pulls ( No FF Sorry) about 100 Yds to the outside of the Kelp.
My wife was really happy be case I make a fish Dinner fit for a Queen. :smt008
Thanks Eric
E
P.S. My Rod/ Reel/Tackle are all from
FisherMans' Warehouse. :smt002
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Hooray for Ernie!
Time for a new Avatar picture, my man.....
Time for some pictures on this thread.
Time for me to remember to say THANKS ERIC KAIA!!!
Allen
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Thanks Eric for another great event.The highlight of my day was shooting the shizz and watching the surf with the NCKA crew...friends new and old.
I knew the wx was going to be snotty, but after 10AM it was borderline unfishable with some jumbo sets, mixed seas and 15kt wind.Coming around the point in following seas was a workout. I even had to slap a brace when a wind wave spun me sideways into a trough.My first true skunk in quite a while.I fished swimbaits, iron, scampi and squid for nada.I couldn't catch a gopher on shrimp fly and squid to save my life.
The first rate crew and the beauty of the wild coast were worth showing up for despite the snotty wx and no fish.
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Big big swells and no fish but good company. Thanks Eric and Fisherman's Warehouse for supporting yak fishing.
a special thanks to Stormscrambler when my landing went from perfect to a disaster. Lesson learned - unleash your paddle so it doesn't wrap around your legs when you jump off !!!!! Nice guys like Stormscrambler are a blessing when your gear is floating in the surf and you have to swim out for your paddle and make it back in with a bucket and paddle in your arms. Thanks for a steadying hand in the surf Bro. Next time beers on me :smt004
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The conditions were fun...for tsunami rangers maybe. We had a tiny window of about an hour or two when the wind let up a bit. Jim & I fished some reef in about 70ft. I got two tugs on a big swimbait but they just weren't dedicated enough to get a hookset. Jim got a nice brown RF that ended up being good enough for 2nd place " rockfish master" style :smt003.
I couldn't keep the smile off my face all morning. It was one heck of a fun paddle.
Congrats to Ernie for showing us how to do it right (you earned that halibut dinner!)
A great crew to fish & hang with on shore, hotdogs & chili & snacks, plus give aways on the hour. Fan-f'fing-tastic! I scored a hat and a nice piece of bamboo (thanks Peter from SF), plus the coveted SCAllen SCKF stickers.
Thanks to Brendan for the frosty ones. I'll bring 'em next time (with ice!)
Big thanks to Eric K and fishermans warehouse for putting on a really fun event that was just my size.
-Sean
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I got home at about 1:00 today after a great weekend of kayak fishing and hanging out with Picean and Mrs. Picean, the perfect host and hostess. It's always fun to fish with Sean, but it was frosting on the cake to fish with and talk to all of you kayak fishermen at the derby. The Pacifico hit the spot, Brendan, thanks. GOOD JOB, Ernie for paddling up the line against the wind and swell and picking off a primo halibut to win the derby!
The swell was big, the wind rising, and the fishing was sketchy, but everyone went for it anyway. Very Cool! Coming in was a bit tricky and I got sideways but I managed not to roll the kayak and Aaron kept me from getting sucked back in the backwash.
Thanks, Eric and Fishermen's Warehouse, for putting on this event and for the great prizes. How did you know I love hotdogs? I almost feel guilty winning a beautiful PFD with a little rockfish......almost.
I hope to fish with you guys again soon. It was great fun!
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Thanks Eric for a great event, :smt023 and some nice swag. :smt007
Looking at the wx, I had every expectation of spending the morning chumming--packed the dramamine and all, but forgot to take it. Not even a bit of queasiness, though, so I was able to enjoy the conditions, which were...exhilarating! I've never been in anything that rough. It was definitely challenging, kept me looking over my shoulder constantly, and I did end up taking several large wind waves over the bow. Kind of day that makes you feel lucky to be alive...especially afterwards. :smt003
Caught a small gopher early on that would have shamed me if it won anything, so he went back. Drop in the karma bucket! Several hours later as the conditions started to get hairy, I landed a 14" greenling that was good enough for third (and a collapsible promar net). Both came on shrimp flies tipped with squid in 80 to 90 FOW.
In all, a perfect day, regardless of conditions. Good to see everyone. Pax, Matthew
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Had a great time out on the water. It was a good workout. Thanks to the guys on the beach for picking me up when I wiped out landing. This was my first surf launch but still had a great time. Came out of it with a small gopher and some more friends. Thanks Eric for putting these together.
K.E.
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I guess I'm late again but had a hard time today and spent most of the day trying to recoup.
Thank you all for your participation it has been a great year with only one more event to go.
The day was eventfull to say the least. Got up at 2:00am and left Fresno with a friend who wanted to try kayaking for the first time. On Hwy 152 before Casa De Fruta we were slowed and escorted past a fire than when we got to Davenport we missed Davenport Landing Rd. due to a bit of Fog. After finally arriving we found most of the participants already there so I took the first spot avail. Big mistake as I found out that was a local spot for many Surfers. After relocating my Vehicle and Trailer we seemed to be OK and didn't hear much from the surfers after that. We got everyone signed in quick order and after a few hail Mary's most got out without much incident (repeat MOST). After watching the launch and studying the surf for a while my newbe decided it would be best to wait for Bass Lake to try Kayaking so we kicked it on the beach for the day and actually had time for a short nap. The water actually seemed to be calming down for a little but that must have been the calm before the storm as the wind began to blow and the swell picked up around 10.00am so as we were thinking to call for a safety we saw the fleet begin to head for the launch and decided to call it early. As people were making their way to the beach we heard Mendohead say he was heading in with a nice Halibut. Wish I was there to see that. With all the people heading in early I decided to start the BBQ so the participants could at least have a warm lunch after battling those waves for a few hours. Of course that's when the Regulator on the BBQ decides to act up and gives me hassles for about a half an hour. With all this we still had a great time and everybody took home a prize from the hourly raffle. This is one time I can honestly sat that all participants gave it their all as nobody had any mishaps and those who placed truly gave it a great effort.
The official standings are as follows:
1st place = Ernie Nunez 30" Halibut
2nd place = Jim Issac 15 1/2' Brown Rockfish
3rd Place = Matthew Lewsadder 14" Greenling
Honerable Mention = Eugene Tsuji 13" Gopher
Thanks to all of you, this was truly a test of your love for this sport
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More pics.
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The after party
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and the victory dance
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Sorry Ernie I missed a shot of the Halibut.
If anyone got a pic please post it.
Thanks,
Eric
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thanks again Eric....
I also need a good shot (big file) of Ernie and his halibut for the Sentinel REport....Could someone send me a copy, please?
scruzfishing@yahoo.com?
thanks!!
Allen
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If no pics of the flatty turn up you can always print Eugene's face plant. :smt005
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Hi Yakers:
The Derby win keep me going when it's just too Stinky outside.
It's no secret about Scott's Creek Now! :smt044
The Conditions didn't allow too much screwing around with Gear.
I use one Rod/Reel/Hook setup and Tooched. I Paddled most of
the time with my Rod tucked between my Legs.
When the Butt exploded off the Deck, I all most rolled while Spy Hopping over a Monster of a Swell (Fuc@@ Me!). :smt009
I whacked my Butt several time. Davenport is a Sharky area so,
I decided NOT to Bleed.
I payed my Dues and by the Grace of God I came back alive.
Davenport is NOT a easy place to Fish.
Having a support Group like FW and NCKA at my Back made the
Trip a lot Safer and more Fun.
My tip for Dav. is, Paddle first and Fish if you are able. :smt002
P.S. I need a good Fish Bag!
Sea-ya
Ernie
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If no pics of the flatty turn up you can always print Eugene's face plant. :smt005
hey hey hey, that wasnt a face plant. More of a butt plant! I actually miffed launch twice. 3rd time figured out that in my desire to get out I was sending my self too far to the right rather than my usual too far to the left. Or I could blame the guy who taught me everything I know about kayak and surf :smt003
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hey hey hey, that wasnt a face plant. More of a butt plant! I actually miffed launch twice. 3rd time figured out that in my desire to get out I was sending my self too far to the right rather than my usual too far to the left. Or I could blame the guy who taught me everything I know about kayak and surf :smt003
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.I know I should be the last one throwing stones.I'm still trying to get the stink off. :smt003
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I am so happy for you Ernie. Congrats on winning first place and for the halibut.
Jedmo
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Eugene,
I like the new avitar - if we can't laugh at our selves who can we laugh at? :smt005
(very well done) :thumright:
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I've also got a few of Ernie's halibut that I will post after work. Also have a couple of semi-wipeouts.
Michael
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that spot that Ernie was fishing is a very good halibut drift this time of year. Sandy area between the arms of kelp in front of Scott's Creek. 60-80 FOW
That is the spot where I got my knuckle flayed open by an 18-pound halibut flipping out on my diver's stringer. the end of the stringer scraped my knuckle. ouch. I got two halibuts, a starry flounder and a giant sand sole that day. Same time of year, same type of bait, dead chovies.
kudos to Ernie for making that paddle in lousy conditions.
Allen
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Nice fish!
Thanks for the fun pics and great reports!!
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some more pix
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Funny, 'cause it sure seemed rougher than it looks in those pics! :smt044
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I believe it, for some reason, pics always make it seem like a perfect day...
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Hi Yakers:
I generally don't pull out the Opti 20 untill I'm in a Safe place.
I had too much on my Plate to snap some Pictures.
Sea-ya
Ernie
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yeah, about 30" on that plate! :smt003
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Hey Ernie.......congatulations........
I got a mention into the Sentinel along with your picture. I'll try to save the paper copy for you, though I'm not very good at that....
Allen
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/ci_13267681