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Title: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: LoletaEric on December 09, 2014, 10:11:54 PM
Welcome to the Ninth Annual Gimme Shelter Kayakfishing Tournament.  If you've never attended or followed the history of the GS series, then please spend some time reviewing past threads.  It's a lot of reading, but there's invaluable amounts of information about what we've done over the years - amazing fish caught, awesome diving, excellent competitions and camaraderie, great parties...  Just give it some time, and if you're serious about knowing what's up do this:  go to the "Fishing Events, Tournaments and Trips" page on this forum.  Look at the top blue line that says "Subject / Started by" - look over to the right where it says "Replies / Views" - click on "Views"- the screen will reset to show all posts in that section of the forum in an ascending list of total views.  So click "Views" again and it'll give the descending list, and all of the most viewed posts will be listed right below the pinned posts.  Like this:

(http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx65/Eric_Stockwell/Eventsshot_zps19fc2937.jpg) (http://s742.photobucket.com/user/Eric_Stockwell/media/Eventsshot_zps19fc2937.jpg.html)

All of the history of past GS events is there.  It comes down to this - you can ask questions here and look like a newb (no prob -  :smt001) or you can read all about the past to fill yourself in for the most part.  At least spend some time with a friend (your sponsor...) finding out what the basics are.

The format has changed a bit this year.

We will still have a scoreboard for people to keep track of the usual species, but AOTD will be a Pro Division where only Lingcod, Salmon and Halibut will score - most total inches wins, up to four fish can be entered with no more than two of any species, and the Pro Division entry is $10 more than a basic participant entry.  The cash pot consists of $10 x # of Pro Division entries, and it'll be split among top scorers if it exceeds $500 - TBD by Tournament Director.  Rockfish are out of the competition.  People will keep plenty of rockfish, and that's fine.  The competition will only be focused on the big 3 mentioned, and most prizes will be part of a weighted raffle where you're able to put tickets in the bucket of the prize you want a better chance at - raffle to benefit charities TBA.  The exception to that will be the grand prize - Old Town Predator XL - it will be raffled, and each participant, both basic and Pro Division, will have an automatic entry.

The focus this year is on gathering to enjoy each other and the Cove.

Read the attached information and forms, and ask questions here if you have them.

 :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: A.Julian on December 09, 2014, 10:20:37 PM
Excited!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: RBark on December 09, 2014, 10:32:30 PM
Can't wait!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: cajun on December 09, 2014, 11:14:48 PM
cant wait!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Sailfish on December 09, 2014, 11:30:36 PM
I'm all in  :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: NoSoupForU on December 09, 2014, 11:45:45 PM
Sounds fun Eric!  Can't wait!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: JJQ on December 10, 2014, 06:59:11 AM
Looking forward to it Eric!

Already have the week blocked off on the calendar!

Josh
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: SuperVato on December 10, 2014, 07:27:03 AM
The topic of tonight's dinner conversation=" how many days to take off for GS".  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: RBark on December 10, 2014, 07:51:49 AM
I'm gonna be there from the 15th to 18th most likely.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Sin Coast on December 10, 2014, 12:47:06 PM
Always looking forward to it...no matter how confusing you make it sound!  :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on December 10, 2014, 01:05:23 PM
Im in, but confused, so if I have 3 big fish (ling, sal, butt) doesnt mean that I already won correct? since the main prize will be raffled? I am in total dark here.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on December 10, 2014, 01:11:41 PM
The Lose Screws will be there as usual.  I anticipate 100% attendance!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: crash on December 10, 2014, 01:12:37 PM
Halibut season should be set in early february, I'm guessing that May is the last month they'd take away from us though.  Also, salmon season won't be set until later in April, hopefully we get the full salmon season again south of 40 10 too.

Looking forward to another great time in the cove.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: scubaluis on December 10, 2014, 05:40:33 PM
I will be there.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: rockfish on December 10, 2014, 06:54:46 PM
See you there!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Codzilla on December 10, 2014, 07:14:17 PM
Can't wait !!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Saw on December 10, 2014, 08:49:27 PM
Are sponsors going to be need??

Myself and Bojangles42 (we did Trinidad RFW IV), Ripnlipz24/7, and possible 1 more guy would love to go.  I've got a reservation at Beachcomber.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: SuperVato on December 10, 2014, 08:55:13 PM
Are sponsors going to be need??

Myself and Bojangles42 (we did Trinidad RFW IV), Ripnlipz24/7, and possible 1 more guy would love to go.  I've got a reservation at Beachcomber.
I believe that they will, when the time comes I would be happy to sponsor you and Bojangles. Don't know the other fellows.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Saw on December 10, 2014, 09:40:03 PM

I believe that they will, when the time comes I would be happy to sponsor you and Bojangles. Don't know the other fellows.

Awesome!  Thank you so much Amos!

Ripnlipz247 is new.  He bought one of the Predators that was won at RFWs and he's now hooked on the madness  :smt003  I'm sure you'll see him around.  He's just getting it all set up.

Thanks again and can't wait til May!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Codzilla on December 10, 2014, 10:43:01 PM
Saw, we have you and them covered !! Can't wait, my wife and I are already planning the trip!!!
Jeff
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Saw on December 11, 2014, 03:47:02 PM
Saw, we have you and them covered !! Can't wait, my wife and I are already planning the trip!!!
Jeff


Thanks Jeff!  Looking forward to hanging out with you guys
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Alcim11 on December 11, 2014, 06:51:31 PM
Sounds great!  I''ll be there. 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Papa Al on December 11, 2014, 08:02:47 PM
I missed 2014, but I'll be there in 2015!

Al
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Cowman on December 11, 2014, 08:25:55 PM
Final exams won't stop me from making the event of the year!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: lingslinger on December 13, 2014, 09:54:11 PM
let the countdown start!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Kayote on December 14, 2014, 09:10:23 AM
Love the rockfish change. You rock Brother.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Dogwood on December 14, 2014, 02:59:57 PM
Like everyone can't wait. Got the reservations. Always have a great time. Only one question? when do you stop being a newbe. :smt001 :smt001 :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Sailfish on December 14, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
let the countdown start!

Are you volunteering?  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: hightide on December 14, 2014, 03:46:37 PM
Like everyone can't wait. Got the reservations. Always have a great time. Only one question? when do you stop being a newbe. :smt001 :smt001 :smt001
previous gs participant don't need sponsorship.  1st timer must be sponsored.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: hightide on December 14, 2014, 03:50:03 PM
Director just want to make sure for safety reasons that those attending know whatto expect out there on the ocean n campsite.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: PISCEAN on December 15, 2014, 11:49:05 AM
Love the rockfish change. You rock Brother.

+1. I like it.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: JJQ on December 15, 2014, 11:58:18 AM
Love the rockfish change. You rock Brother.

+1. I like it.

Me too!  So happy I don't have to try to catch a greenling! 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: cam3087 on December 15, 2014, 12:15:29 PM
Totally into the change up!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Clayman on December 15, 2014, 12:41:18 PM
Sounds like the rule change seals the deal for the aMayesing Bros as the 1st place team for multi-species  :smt003.

But seriously, I like the change.  It'll force me to fish for those silvery critters!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: LoletaEric on December 15, 2014, 12:43:50 PM
Thank you for that feedback.

This is what I have in mind:

- competition limited to lingcod, salmon and halibut (both Pacific and California);
- competitors able to turn in up to 4 fish, but no more than 2 of one species;
- no C&R bonus, but points may be scored with a video release;
- most total inches = AOTD.

This is a Pro Division and will cost more to enter.  Cash prize for AOTD will be based on number of Pro Division entries.

The standard $25 entry will get you the usual schwag bag with t-shirt, tackle and HT Extension plus automatic entry into the raffle drawing for the Oldtown Predator XL, but you're not in the AOTD competition.  I'll still create a scoreboard with the usual species, but it will be to some extent auto-recorded by participants.  (maybe RCG side bet guys will man that scoreboard?...)

Pro Division entry at $35 will also receive the schwag and allow for $10 x # of Pro Division entries = Grand Prize Cash Purse.  Pro Division entries will also be in the raffle for the Predator XL.

Nothing will be set in stone prior to January 1.

Feedback welcome.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: scubaluis on December 15, 2014, 03:47:00 PM
I think that is a fair competition.
of course there will be some people that will start an argument about it.

Now the question.... if I send my entry for $25.00 can I enter the pro division later before the tournament by paying the $10.00 difference?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: The Barge on December 15, 2014, 04:19:24 PM
Sounds great!  I'm all in!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Sin Coast on December 15, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
I like it! If you're gonna go big, there's no better place to do it than Shelter Cove...
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: FishWorks on December 15, 2014, 07:06:44 PM
Sounds great Eric. Im game with that. Thanks brotha for getting it going again for us all who enjoy The Cove. Well done.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 15, 2014, 07:24:02 PM
Quote from: scubaluis
Now the question.... if I send my entry for $25.00 can I enter the pro division later before the tournament by paying the $10.00 difference?

I'm open to that, Luis.  I'll definitely consider what I'll have to do to make it open to upgrading late in registration.  The bottom line will be closing it and announcing in writing, online what the total Pro Division entries are and exactly what the purse is, and that will be at least two weeks prior to the tourney.

PS:  I'm leaning toward including myself in the competition.    :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Sarge on December 15, 2014, 07:56:35 PM
Ok so my question is what is the purpose for the Score board for the  The standard $25 entry if it does not  affect anything? are you going to give out trophies or something in recognition? 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on January 1st, 2015
Post by: Great Bass 2 on December 15, 2014, 07:58:27 PM
Thank you for that feedback.

This is what I have in mind:

- competition limited to lingcod, salmon and halibut (both Pacific and California);
- competitors able to turn in up to 4 fish, but no more than 2 of one species;
- no C&R bonus, but points may be scored with a video release;
- most total inches = AOTD.

This is a Pro Division and will cost more to enter.  Cash prize for AOTD will be based on number of Pro Division entries.

The standard $25 entry will get you the usual schwag bag with t-shirt, tackle and HT Extension plus automatic entry into the raffle drawing for the Oldtown Predator XL, but you're not in the AOTD competition.  I'll still create a scoreboard with the usual species, but it will be to some extent auto-recorded by participants.  (maybe RCG side bet guys will man that scoreboard?...)

Pro Division entry at $35 will also receive the schwag and allow for $10 x # of Pro Division entries = Grand Prize Cash Purse.  Pro Division entries will also be in the raffle for the Predator XL.

Nothing will be set in stone prior to January 1.

Feedback welcome.   :smt001

Good move Eric. Big game only makes it easier to gear up for and less people fishing in the wash rocks looking for greenling. Lings need some culling as far as the reef balance so thinning out the lings will help restore balance to the reef ecosystem. Pro division, I am less sure about that. In other sports, ranking is somewhat scientific so that competition is somewhat in theory equal, not voluntary. Otherwise there are always sandbaggers. So let's say all AOTY winners and anybody who has won 2 or more derbys has to compete in a "pro division" as well as anyone who wants to volunteer.  :smt044 These people have a higher buy in since the numbers are smaller and it is a winner take all or cash distribution format. The non pro division competes for the kayak and other prizes. In some ways, this would give newbs more opportunity to win and that is probably a good thing. 75% of all of the competitions are being won by maybe 20-30 people at most. Even for the non-pro division, I would take greenling off the list.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: FishWorks on December 15, 2014, 08:31:54 PM
+1 What scott said..I like his ideas and it seems to be fair across the board. Well said Scott thanks
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: matanaska on December 15, 2014, 08:45:08 PM
I like the change.  We may not have a Pacific halibut season in May though.  Does the pro division include the tshirt?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Bird on December 15, 2014, 08:57:33 PM
Sounds good Eric  :smt023
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 15, 2014, 09:00:04 PM
Quote from: matanaska
I like the change.  We may not have a Pacific halibut season in May though.  Does the pro division include the tshirt?

Pro Division and regular entry all get the same schwag - t-shirt, B2Squid tackle, HT Extension - possibly a few other goodies.

I figure about 50 people in Pro Division, so about a $500 grand prize. 

Two 30" lingcod and two 30" salmon = 120" = AOTD, probably...

40" lingcod, 40" salmon, 35" salmon, 50" halibut = 165" = maybe...

28" lingcod, 25" lingcod, nothing else = 53" = maybe...

 :smt001
Quote from: Great Bass 2
The non pro division competes for the kayak and other prizes

I'm considering this - but pro has paid extra for extra chance at cash - only one will win, so others should get a chance at the Predator XL...  Much to consider.  Thanks for the input.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Chadrock on December 15, 2014, 09:00:57 PM
I'll be back.  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Codzilla on December 15, 2014, 10:07:40 PM
I love the thought of trophy's for non pro, as long as they are homemade type trophy's. BigJim posted a
pic of his office on Facebook,  I for one was very jealous of the NCKA trophy's on the wall !!!!!
Jeff
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 15, 2014, 10:09:36 PM
The usual trophies will be awarded.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: RacinRob on December 15, 2014, 11:12:59 PM
Instead of calling it Pro Division why not say High and Low Roller. Calling it Pro will seem like only the best should play in that field. By using these terms I think more will feel they have a chance and get in. I think anyone has a chance to win on any given day. It takes luck and skill, not just one or the other. Just my thoughts to get more entries. 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 15, 2014, 11:18:55 PM
Quote from: RacinRob
Instead of calling it Pro Division why not say High and Low Roller. Calling it Pro will seem like only the best should play in that field. By using these terms I think more will feel they have a chance and get in. I think anyone has a chance to win on any given day. It takes luck and skill, not just one or the other. Just my thoughts to get more entries.

Thx, Rob.  Totally appreciate your input.  Not sure I want more entries - almost went with total "BRO" tournament - Bragging Rights Only!   :smt001

Number of entries won't be a problem, and the BRO format is good for the rockfish divisions/old format.  Calling it "Pro Division" is sticking with me - I don't care if it scares some off.  It's the idea that we're focusing on species that actually do take a little more skill to hook, fight and land to the yak.

If 90% of the tourney field only signs up for the $25 schwag and raffle entry toward a Predator XL I'll be stoked.  I'm trying not to have any agenda or expectation for how it should be - just trying to facilitate the best opportunity.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: IsaoK on December 16, 2014, 09:09:40 AM
Super Excited Eric!

As a new competitor, im stoked to be up there learning and fishing with a bunch of awesome people.

Question,

If pro devision is optional not mandatory, would both people on a tandem be required to fish in the same division?

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 16, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
Quote from: HapaIK
Super Excited Eric!

As a new competitor, im stoked to be up there learning and fishing with a bunch of awesome people.

Question,

If pro devision is optional not mandatory, would both people on a tandem be required to fish in the same division?

Aloha,

Isao

I would want to review that on a case by case basis, Isao.  Having gotten to know you and Amber I definitely approve if you two choose to fish in separate divisions.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: hightide on December 17, 2014, 02:05:49 PM
How about 2 kayaks Eric?
Let say $50 to enter the pro division for an AOTD kayak prize for the competitive spirits.
And $25 or so for the general entrants just wanting to take part in GS and maybe win a kayak on the raffle.
Those doing the pro will also be included in the raffle.
There is always side bets going on anyway for those wanting cash.  Just an idea! :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: WingShooter on December 17, 2014, 02:58:40 PM
How about 2 kayaks Eric?
Let say $50 to enter the pro division for an AOTD kayak prize for the competitive spirits.
And $25 or so for the general entrants just wanting to take part in GS and maybe win a kayak on the raffle.
Those doing the pro will also be included in the raffle.
There is always side bets going on anyway for those wanting cash.  Just an idea! :smt003

Allan,

Great idea, I like it! I also like the cash option. Let's say GS pulls 100 guys in the PRO division at $50, that's $5000.00   :thumbsup:. Do a 50/30/20 split, that is sweet! You can count me in!

But let's say no cash for whatever reason, well even if GS gets the 90% (that would be 196 out of 218 from 2014) attendance at $25 each, that's like $4900.00 bucks. That's easily a few kayaks at retail, and even better at pro deal. That's the power of having such a large event like this, just from attendance $$ alone you can afford some really great prizes for sure. I'm totally stoked and looking forward to GS this year and all the great prizes!  :smt003

Mike

ps - Hey Erik, I'll be showing up to Shelter a week early, how much is your guide service? Thanks!

Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: IsaoK on December 17, 2014, 03:15:55 PM

I would want to review that on a case by case basis, Isao.  Having gotten to know you and Amber I definitely approve if you two choose to fish in separate divisions.   :smt001

Thanks Eric! I'll probably sign Am up for pro, and have to decide if I can compete with her   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 17, 2014, 06:17:29 PM
Quote from: wingshooter
I'll be showing up to Shelter a week early, how much is your guide service? Thanks!

Feel free to email me at LoletaEric@yahoo.com - thanks.   :smt001

Quote from: hightide
How about 2 kayaks Eric?

I appreciate the input, Allan, but I'm looking to build up the spirit and energy of the gathering without having such a focus on prizes.  Trying to keep it fun for everyone while at the same time remembering the sentiment of those who've expressed that they enjoyed a smaller gathering too.

I won't be going with a $50 entry fee - $35 is my intention for "Pro Division", and $10 of that goes to the cash purse which would be won by AOTD.

Having the biggest kayakfishing tournament on the west coast is cool, but if it shrinks because people want more chance at a prize I won't mind.

I feel good about making my intentions clear up front, so anyone who doesn't wish to participate on my terms can certainly opt out.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: hightide on December 17, 2014, 06:32:21 PM
 :smt003
Cool Eric.  I'm in it just because!  It is Shelter Cove after all! :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: RacinRob on December 17, 2014, 06:48:28 PM
I am opting in Eric, prizes or not. Cash is king. I really don't like winning kayaks, pain to deal with later.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: ex-kayaker on December 17, 2014, 07:17:29 PM
How about a pro am division in which we handicap all the super pros by teaming them  with a scrubbie newbcake. There can be a completely arbitrary ranking system by which we score the scrubbiness of each am.  Like say if they're a lamer that uses mono, or they fish off yaks held together by epoxy, or they don't even fish anymore. 

So a kook like that would get a score of -18.7359. Then the pro would have to step to the midget tossing booth and see how far they could chuck the shorty.  Distance measured by Hawg troughs, mouths closed, and the distance would be added to help offset the newbcake scoring. 

Then we fish. Teams must keep the first 3 fish they catch and bring them in for a trough off, in which each participant must strut their way up to a podium to weigh in.  Bonus points may be awarded for style, grace and/or swimsuit.

The winner will be based by aggregate score and the top 17.6 contestants will win a kayak.

No contest will be complete without whining, so teams may submit a formal protest by means of a debate governed by English parliamentary rules, complete with powdered wigs. 

Just a suggestion, feel free to ignore :)


Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 17, 2014, 07:20:25 PM
You should come up for once, Art.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: INSAYN on December 26, 2014, 07:43:38 PM
Nice change up Eric! 

Looking forward to seeing how this works out. 

Will you be announcing the actual date of GS9 on the 1/1/15 announcement as well? 
I would like to lock in the vacation time early this year.

INSAYN
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: RBark on December 26, 2014, 08:01:48 PM
It is on May 16th! The day before my birthday, so I should have lots of mojo ready for the competition!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: JWR on December 29, 2014, 08:05:57 PM
Team Something is in.  New format sounds easier to score and weigh in.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: LoletaEric on December 29, 2014, 08:27:16 PM
Quote from: JWR
New format sounds easier to score and weigh in.

True, but I'll still have the usual scoreboards.

Also it's a response to my desire to lessen our impact on rockfish.  With next year's sub-limit of 5 blacks in the 10 rockfish daily limit I think it's time to do what I can to heighten awareness about lowering impacts on rockfish.  Not having them in the tournament is my answer.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: Archie Marx on January 01, 2015, 09:24:58 AM
I dig the new format!

The aMayzing brothers are going down at GS9  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration to open on 1/1/15 - format discussion on page 3
Post by: MontanaN8V on January 01, 2015, 10:19:44 AM
Team Montana Itsbangtime, will be there ready to do what we do!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 01, 2015, 11:56:24 AM
Tournament details and registration forms are up on the first post of this thread.  Check it out, and ask questions here if you have them.

I'm excited to be guiding a member on Thursday prior to the event, and both he and I are open to adding more bodies to that trip which will focus on catching a salmon while we review general Cove layout, halibut info, rockfish and lingcod info, and other Abking stuff.  Join in if you'd like - PM me for details.

 :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: MattSwayze on January 01, 2015, 01:07:59 PM
I'm sharpening my hooks already! I like the new rules Eric, I can taste the heart of the Halibut I'm gonna get!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 01, 2015, 01:11:35 PM
Right on, Matt! 

Maybe these guys will be around too...   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: MattSwayze on January 01, 2015, 01:15:55 PM
I so very much hope they are! I will be targeting them regardless in the days around the tournament, as well as when salmon season opens in April.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: NoSoupForU on January 01, 2015, 01:16:09 PM
Stop already!  I already have my New Year's Hard On!   :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: scubaluis on January 01, 2015, 01:16:25 PM
Now its time to get the chainsaw out and work on the trophy.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: crash on January 01, 2015, 01:29:34 PM
Stop already!  I already have my New Year's Hard On!   :smt003

LOL

Dude.....
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: shoprat on January 01, 2015, 01:47:21 PM
Sounds like fun!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: PNWKA on January 01, 2015, 06:13:12 PM
The focus this year is on gathering to enjoy each other and the Cove.
 :smt001
That's the part I like. Maybe cause I don't win big  :toothy11:
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: WingShooter on January 01, 2015, 06:49:00 PM
Eric, love the fish porn, those picts are awesome and inspiring for sure. Truly a special place to chill n fish!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 01, 2015, 07:39:01 PM
Quote
Tournament details and registration forms are up on the first post of this thread.  Check it out, and ask questions here if you have them.

I tried to open the documents, but I'm being informed by my computer that it takes Microsoft Office to do that and I don't have Microsoft Office.  I tried to just download it and open it, but now my computer tells me that its a WORD document and I can only open it in WORD, I guess that's a part of OFFICE so I can't can open, see or print the forms.  Is there some other way to view and print these?   

I can view PDF and HTM files if these could be converted to either of those?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Papa Al on January 01, 2015, 07:44:06 PM
I tried to open the documents, but I'm being informed by my computer that it takes Microsoft Office to do that and I don't have Microsoft Office.  I tried to just download it and open it, but now my computer tells me that its a WORD document and I can only open it in WORD, I guess that's a part of OFFICE so I can't can open, see or print the forms.  Is there some other way to view and print these?

Would a PDF file work for you? I can convert them tomorrow.

Al
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 01, 2015, 07:46:24 PM
I tried to open the documents, but I'm being informed by my computer that it takes Microsoft Office to do that and I don't have Microsoft Office.  I tried to just download it and open it, but now my computer tells me that its a WORD document and I can only open it in WORD, I guess that's a part of OFFICE so I can't can open, see or print the forms.  Is there some other way to view and print these?

Would a PDF file work for you? I can convert them tomorrow.

Al

Ah yea!!  I just updated my post and then saw your offer.  THANKS!!!   :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: E Kayaker on January 01, 2015, 07:47:56 PM
I remember hearing how great this tournament is when I went to my first event almost two years ago. I knew the right thing to do was to gain experience before trying to jump into the deep end. Now that I have some experience in the salt, this may be the year. I hope I can get some time off work. One of the guys at work is getting married that day. So far the boss seems open to the idea of us both being off at the same time.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 01, 2015, 08:05:35 PM
Hey Al, I figured out how to open without using WORD;
download the file, then insert it as an attachment to an e-mail to my Hotmail/Outlook account (A Microsoft product)f.  Once I get the e-mail, I am offered the option to open it on line with my web browser.  Ta DA!!!!!

Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Papa Al on January 01, 2015, 08:12:43 PM
Hey Al, I figured out how to open without using WORD;
download the file, then insert it as an attachment to an e-mail to my Hotmail/Outlook account (A Microsoft product)f.  Once I get the e-mail, I am offered the option to open it on line with my web browser.  Ta DA!!!!!

Great. Glad you worked it out. I was just about ready to send you a Dropbox link with the PDF files.

Al
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 01, 2015, 08:19:14 PM
Right on!  Thanks for figuring out how to get the docs open.

I'm glad you'll try to make it, Traildad, and it will be good to meet you as well, Jerry.   :smt001

Pacific halibut will be more likely to catch, but this kind will count for points too.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: crash on January 01, 2015, 08:19:35 PM
Hey Al, I figured out how to open without using WORD;
download the file, then insert it as an attachment to an e-mail to my Hotmail/Outlook account (A Microsoft product)f.  Once I get the e-mail, I am offered the option to open it on line with my web browser.  Ta DA!!!!!



You can also download Open Office and use that.  Its free and I use it all the time with microsoft office suite products.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 01, 2015, 09:00:50 PM
You can also download Open Office and use that.  Its free and I use it all the time with microsoft office suite products.

Done!  Works great too. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on January 02, 2015, 09:40:02 AM
The CHECK is in the mail!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Clayman on January 02, 2015, 11:04:55 AM
Right on, Matt! 

Maybe these guys will be around too...   :smt004
Hellllzzz yeah  :smt004.  I'd love to hook into another of those beasts.  The Cove is where it's at!!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Hobie-Dave on January 02, 2015, 12:49:17 PM
Looking forward to seeing you and the 'Cove' again. We will be there. The check is in the mail.   Pam & dave...
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 03, 2015, 12:15:46 AM
Glad to hear of any and all LS types who are coming to the gig - looking forward to seeing the entire Screw Clan.   :smt001

Chris - I had estimated my thresher at 9', but yours looks more stout.  Still has beautiful coloring too - great shot of a great fish, man.  I really hope to hook into another one.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Danglin on January 03, 2015, 08:10:45 AM
Bad Ass Fish ,,,,


  Great Pic,,,
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Clayman on January 03, 2015, 09:05:34 AM
Chris - I had estimated my thresher at 9', but yours looks more stout.  Still has beautiful coloring too - great shot of a great fish, man.  I really hope to hook into another one.   :smt001
Thanks Eric, Danglin.  It was a stout, thick fish for sure--what probably added to his weight was the fact he had a pair of HUGE milt sacs in him.  Maybe the dude was looking for some lady threshers?  I dunno.  It looked thicker than the other threshers I saw caught from the Cove last summer.

Feeling the power of that fish put it a world away from any other fish I've ever hooked.  It was an experience unlike any other.  And it all started IN THE SHELTER COVE HARBOR!  Only one example of what kind of fish the Cove can attract.  You're damn right I'll be bringing some shark-worthy stuff with me to GS-9.  I recommend others do the same...if they're up for it  :smt003.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: Danglin on January 03, 2015, 09:13:37 AM
No doubt,  I loved to hook one of the size you did…

  I caught a smaller one in the SF BAY!!!  at a most opportune time too, with minutes left in our first and only shark fishing tournament that landed me a trip to Cabo to fish with Spike,,,

pretty awesome,  this fish actually broke my level wind on it's first run and would have been a hand-line situation at best.. as my newbie luck continued in the fight.. as this pup was going ariel full time… it actually circled around and slammed into the side of my yak temporally stunning it!!!

I scooped it up into the net and then it woke up… I still have the scars inside my mouth from it's tail whacking my face!!!   :smt062

  The best part was when ChuckE came up in the tourney boat to measure as this tourney was mostly catch and release, I still did not have control of the fish with seconds counting down to the end of the tourney…

  It was at that point that ChuckE says, " I don't know Danglin, I think were going to need a 3 count of control…"   :smt104

  Good Stuff!!!    :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: IsaoK on January 03, 2015, 02:45:17 PM
j.   Tournament Director is eligible for Pro Division competition, so watch the f**k out!  ☺

great way to wrap up the rules Eric!

Am is stoked to get six months of talk before the contest!  :smt002

Just booked at the beachcomber! We'll be up there at least Thursday to Sunday!!!!! We are stoked, and looking forward to it.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 102 days to register
Post by: Papa Al on January 03, 2015, 09:11:30 PM
Mailed the check and booked a room! Looking forward to a great time!

Al and Andie. (Sam too)
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 102 days to register
Post by: Fisherman X on January 03, 2015, 09:22:05 PM
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  It was at that point that ChuckE says, " I don't know Danglin, I think were going to need a 3 count of control…"   

Priceless! Great story, Don, thanks for that, made my day!

John
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 04, 2015, 11:36:35 PM
Respect the Fish.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: MattSwayze on January 05, 2015, 10:41:06 AM
Awww yeahhh, only 78.5" but still was one of the best fights I have ever had.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: fisheducator on January 05, 2015, 12:42:57 PM
Super stoked for sure, now the question is to get a hotel room or tow the new Rpod trailer over ?
Like the new format Eric, will do my best to weed out a couple of those rockfish eating lings  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: matanaska on January 05, 2015, 04:50:46 PM
Adrienne and I will be in her Rpod
Super stoked for sure, now the question is to get a hotel room or tow the new Rpod trailer over ?
Like the new format Eric, will do my best to weed out a couple of those rockfish eating lings  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: fisheducator on January 05, 2015, 07:40:54 PM
Adrienne and I will be in her Rpod

That's cool Rob, but you're going to have a stiff neck ducking inside the whole time  :smt003, they are nice trailers but anyone over 6' feet could have a problem.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 05, 2015, 08:42:39 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
3.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
4.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
5.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
6.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

50% Pro Division so far...
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: matanaska on January 05, 2015, 08:56:59 PM
Quote from: matanaska
link=topic=61292.msg695332#msg695332 date=1420505446
Adrienne and I will be in her Rpod

That's cool Rob, but you're going to have a stiff neck ducking inside the whole time  :smt003, they are nice trailers but anyone over 6' feet could have a problem.
I don't have to duck in her Rpod.  It's a 2014 RP179 and Adrienne is 5'11 and Im 6'5".  There is plenty of headroom from our experience.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Sc X factor on January 06, 2015, 05:06:41 PM
Check is in the mail lol. At least I put it in the mailbox today. Would love to hookup with someone with a campsite. Is there any thread for sharing campsites. Willing to pay my share. The floor of a travel trailer would be fine.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: oldfart on January 06, 2015, 05:06:53 PM
Sponser- found!
Baycomber reservations- done!
Check - in the mail!

I'm Going to GS9!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 07, 2015, 09:09:04 AM

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Read the attached information and forms, and ask questions here if you have them.

I am a little unclear on Rule 2; Never fish or paddle without your team. 

What team?  Is this something I'm assigned to?  Is this for the whole weekend, or just the tournament hours of Dawn to 1:30pm on Saturday? 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 07, 2015, 09:38:09 AM
Must fish with at least one other person for safety reasons - it only applies to the tournament.  Scoring is individual.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 07, 2015, 09:54:21 AM
So how are teams formed?  By a drawing?  I need to be invited to join a team?  Must be someone who has attended in the past be on the team or can they all be newbies?  Does the team need a name and to register with the tournament?

If this is something I need to form or find on my own, let it be known; I'm looking for a team to join or anyone who is in need of a team in order to fish.   
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 07, 2015, 10:04:53 AM
You form teams separate from the tournament, and I don't record who's on what team.  Each of the past several years someone has kept track of the teams and done a team scoring event within the event.  I welcome that contribution - I think it's likely that someone will step up to do it this year.  There's plenty of time yet, and I'm sure you'll have no problem getting on a team.

Again, I require fishing in teams of at least two, but I don't police it.  If you die I will be asking your teammate, "WTF?!"
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on January 07, 2015, 11:08:35 AM
Check is in the mail...can't wait! 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: oldfart on January 07, 2015, 11:20:42 AM
If anybody is looking for a noob team mate I am in need of a team :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: krusty on January 07, 2015, 11:34:26 AM
OK, so the pro division is competing for a cash prize where only Lingcod, Salmon and Halibut will score. But what about the regular division? How is the scoring done? Can you clarify in the 1st post?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on January 07, 2015, 11:46:55 AM
You form teams separate from the tournament, and I don't record who's on what team.  Each of the past several years someone has kept track of the teams and done a team scoring event within the event.  I welcome that contribution - I think it's likely that someone will step up to do it this year.  There's plenty of time yet, and I'm sure you'll have no problem getting on a team.

Again, I require fishing in teams of at least two, but I don't police it.  If you die I will be asking your teammate, "WTF?!"

He died trying to land a thresher! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Thanks for all the hard work Eric. Looking forward to getting back up to the cove. Excited! I'll get my registration in on time this year.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on January 07, 2015, 02:18:50 PM
Again, I require fishing in teams of at least two, but I don't police it. 

I'm no fool.  Someone requests I team up for safety, then I team up for safety!! 

If anybody is looking for a noob team mate I am in need of a team :smt006

PM sent. 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: eelkram on January 07, 2015, 03:59:23 PM
I've got a couple of questions for the group...

1)  Can someone sponsor me?  :smt003

and

2)  If I get a sponsor, anyone looking for a teammate?   :beer2
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on January 07, 2015, 04:12:11 PM
Jerry, The team concept that I'm pretty sure was started by Eric at GS a few years back has yielded some great groups and friendships.  The Loose Screws were originally formed as a GS safety team and evolved into an incredible group of friends who get together often.   I even host an annual Loose Screws "Board Meeting" at my home every year. There are usually 3 or 4 events a year that don't have anything to do with fishing.  Our team has become a lot more than just a safety team for fishing events.   I believe the A-Hulls also began as a GS safety team. 
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Sin Coast on January 07, 2015, 04:14:19 PM
I believe the A-Hulls also began as a GS safety team.
It's true!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on January 07, 2015, 04:28:38 PM
OK, so the pro division is competing for a cash prize where only Lingcod, Salmon and Halibut will score. But what about the regular division? How is the scoring done? Can you clarify in the 1st post?

Somebody didn't read the rules!   :smt044

Regular division = swag bag + raffle ticket.   No scoring, no prizes.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: krusty on January 07, 2015, 04:43:42 PM
OK, so the pro division is competing for a cash prize where only Lingcod, Salmon and Halibut will score. But what about the regular division? How is the scoring done? Can you clarify in the 1st post?

Somebody didn't read the rules!   :smt044

Regular division = swag bag + raffle ticket.   No scoring, no prizes.

I found it in the attachments. :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: Cowman on January 07, 2015, 04:52:33 PM
OK, so the pro division is competing for a cash prize where only Lingcod, Salmon and Halibut will score. But what about the regular division? How is the scoring done? Can you clarify in the 1st post?

Somebody didn't read the rules!   :smt044

Regular division = swag bag + raffle ticket.   No scoring, no prizes.

I found it in the attachments. :smt003

C'mon Tim, get it together! I was just about to copy and paste the rules for ya  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 07, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
Eric. Is cash to your P O Box preferable for registration and fees?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 07, 2015, 08:37:15 PM
Quote from: mdoka_matt
Eric. Is cash to your P O Box preferable for registration and fees?

Check is preferred.  I'd hate to ever have a dispute over cash that was or was not sent...  That said, quite a few people have sent cash over the years, and they always get a confirmation of payment like everyone else.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 100 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 07, 2015, 11:58:35 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
3.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
4.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
5.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
6.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
7.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
8.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
9.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cashpot = $50
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 97 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 10, 2015, 09:00:41 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
3.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
4.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
5.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
6.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
7.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
8.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
9.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
10.   Patz, John / oldfart
11.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
12.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
13.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
14.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
15.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot:  $60
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 95 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 10, 2015, 09:11:05 PM
Boogieboarding, SUP, ab diving, spearfishing, shorefishing, beachcombing...  Oh yeah, and kayakfishing.  We will be ready to do it all.  And more.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 95 days to register
Post by: cajun on January 10, 2015, 10:14:50 PM
Cant wait!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: sackyak on January 12, 2015, 06:30:46 PM
We've come a long way baby!

I will get my stuff in and see you there.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: E Kayaker on January 12, 2015, 08:09:16 PM
Right on!  Thanks for figuring out how to get the docs open.

I'm glad you'll try to make it, Traildad, and it will be good to meet you as well, Jerry.   :smt001

Pacific halibut will be more likely to catch, but this kind will count for points too.
I look forward to meeting you too and fishing up north. My boss has approved the time off.  :smt003 Now all I need is my sponsor.  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 12, 2015, 08:10:27 PM
Quote from: sackyak
We've come a long way baby!

I will get my stuff in and see you there.

I look forward to seeing you and hopefully fishing next to you, my Brother.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 105 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 12, 2015, 08:12:27 PM
Quote from: traildad
I look forward to meeting you too and fishing up north. My boss has approved the time off.  :smt003 Now all I need is my sponsor.  :smt006

I'm glad you're coming!  You'll have no problem getting a sponsor.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: Rider on January 12, 2015, 09:10:04 PM
I will be there and planning on bringing skylar to fish the tourney
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 12, 2015, 09:32:53 PM
Quote from: Rider
I will be there and planning on bringing skylar to fish the tourney

Glad to hear it, James.   :smt001

GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
3.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
4.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
5.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
6.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
7.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
8.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
9.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
10.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
11.   Patz, John / oldfart
12.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
13.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
14.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
15.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
16.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot - $70
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on January 13, 2015, 11:53:43 AM
Hey Eric.  Not sure if there's another thread on this, but is the camping situation same as previous years?  First come first serve?
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: JJQ on January 13, 2015, 01:30:09 PM
Check is going out today!

Can't wait for some more of this!
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: Fishcomb on January 13, 2015, 01:34:39 PM
sending a check out tonight :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: crash on January 13, 2015, 02:47:02 PM
Check is going out today!

Can't wait for some more of this!

That's a lucky fuckin' kayaker.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 13, 2015, 09:16:10 PM
Quote from: SmokeOnTheWater
Hey Eric.  Not sure if there's another thread on this, but is the camping situation same as previous years?  First come first serve?

I have yet to speak to Jack about it, but I imagine the camping scene will be the same as always - first come first served in group area, $22/night per person...etc.  I'll get some confirmation on that and post it by March or so!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 94 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 15, 2015, 09:37:40 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
3.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
4.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
5.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
6.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
7.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
8.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
9.   Kaber, Doug / crash
10.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
11.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
12.   Patz, John / oldfart
13.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
14.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
15.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
16.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
17.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
18.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
19.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $90
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread -89 days to register
Post by: MattSwayze on January 16, 2015, 10:22:02 AM
I've been having dreams about salmon fishing, even been getting all my gear together.... Even though it's 4 months away, hopefully only 4 months anyway.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread -89 days to register
Post by: Kayote on January 16, 2015, 11:32:24 AM
I've been having dreams about salmon fishing, even been getting all my gear together.... Even though it's 4 months away, hopefully only 4 months anyway.

X2.

I've got the fever bad.
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread -89 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 16, 2015, 12:53:59 PM
Good news - salmon season's less than 3 months away!  Should open early April at the Cove.   :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread -89 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 16, 2015, 09:59:11 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
3.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
4.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
5.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
6.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
7.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
8.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
9.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
10.   Kaber, Doug / crash
11.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
12.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
13.   Patz, John / oldfart
14.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
15.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
16.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
17.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
18.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
19.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
20.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $100
Title: Re: GS9 Registration is open - forms on first post of thread - 88 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 17, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
2.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
3.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
4.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
5.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
6.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
7.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
8.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
9.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
10.   Kaber, Doug / crash
11.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
12.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
13.   Patz, John / oldfart
14.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
15.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
16.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
17.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
18.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle      
19.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
20.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
21.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
22.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $110
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 22 people in so far - 88 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 20, 2015, 05:00:49 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
3.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
4.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
5.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
6.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
7.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
8.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
9.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
10.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
11.   Kaber, Doug / crash
12.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
13.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
14.   Patz, John / oldfart
15.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
16.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
17.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
18.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
19.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         Pro
20.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks
21.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
22.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
23.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $120
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 23 people in so far - 84 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 22, 2015, 03:05:20 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
3.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
4.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
5.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
6.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
7.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
8.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
9.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
10.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
11.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
12.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
13.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
14.   Kaber, Doug / crash
15.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
16.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
17.   Patz, John / oldfart
18.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
19.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
20.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
21.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
22.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         Pro
23.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks
24.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
25.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
26.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $130 - 50% of entrees so far are Pro Division.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 26 people in so far - 81 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 24, 2015, 12:25:00 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
3.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
4.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
5.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
6.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
7.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
8.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
9.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
10.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
11.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
12.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
13.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
14.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
15.   Kaber, Doug / crash
16.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
17.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
18.   Patz, John / oldfart
19.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
20.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
21.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
22.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
23.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
24.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks                      Pro
25.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
26.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
27.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $140
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: E Kayaker on January 26, 2015, 11:31:11 PM
I started reading the GS-5 topic so I won't be a complete and totally clueless noob. 73 pages! I made it half way through. Is there an audio version?  :smt044 I liked the stories. I was a little surprised. It seems that quite a few of the guys are not active on the boards anymore. I will be sending in my registration this week.  :smt007 :smt006
Title: ~
Post by: LoletaEric on January 27, 2015, 12:38:00 AM
Quote from: traildad
I started reading the GS-5 topic so I won't be a complete and totally clueless noob. 73 pages! I made it half way through. Is there an audio version?  :smt044 I liked the stories. I was a little surprised. It seems that quite a few of the guys are not active on the boards anymore. I will be sending in my registration this week.  :smt007 :smt006

Good observations.   :smt001

Why don't I throw down a new story that no one's ever heard from me?...  Hmmm...

I have many that come to mind, and many of those I've already told somewhere here over the years.   :smt003

Earlier today it occurred to me that Shelter Cove has meant many things to me over the years.  Way back in the 70's it was a mysterious destination where my Dad really wanted to fish, but all of us kids got carsick.  Then by the early 80's I was offshore with him going for rockfish - I got so sick that they had to bring me and my buddy to shore and leave us at the beach while they went back out for their limits.  But it wasn't happening - I'll never forget my old man giving me grief about that:  "We NEVER did get back on that hot bottomfish bite after having to take Eric back in!"  No worries - it's not a bad memory! 

By the late 80's I was going to school at Davis, and it was my friends from other parts of California mostly that turned me on to how cool Humboldt (my hometown!) is.  They encouraged me to take them up north and show them the coast and the rivers and mountains.  To show up at Shelter Cove in '88 or '89 where my brother would show us how to dive for abalone was a fateful indoctrination for me.  I admit it - I had no idea at the time what an incredible place Shelter Cove really is.

We had a great series of family reunions at the Cove in the 90's - my Dad's side, with the grandparents, my uncles, my cousins, friends...  We'd have at least one powerboat present, we did some charters, we'd dive, boogieboard, surf, BBQ, drink...  Otherwise my trips to Shelter Cove at that time were usually about abalone diving.  I did several trips, overnight and otherwise, up the Lost Coast searching for ten inchers - many were had.   :smt004  We also dove Abalone Point a fair amount, but it would be years before I'd find tens there.

At the same time - the mid to late 90's - I was getting really in to shorefishing as well as some spearfishing.  I was searching areas along the Humboldt coast farther to the north and closer to home.  By '99 when I got my first SOT kayak I was already spending much more time at the Cape and Trinidad than I was at the Cove.  As I got involved with and addicted to kayakfishing early this century, I only rarely visited the Cove.  Here's the crux of this story for me:  Shelter Cove didn't feel like the place that it is at one point.  So what happened?

When I was shore-based I focused on finding success in that mode.  I found it, and it wasn't right at Shelter Cove.  Shelter Cove was wide open, deep right off the rocks, and it was a port - it had the pressures of people constantly fishing it. 

When I went to the kayak I found success to the north, and Shelter Cove seemed like "the port to the south", rather than the unique destination that it truly is.

What ended up happening was that I got in to chasing salmon from my kayaks, and Shelter Cove was the place where that could happen without having to paddle as far offshore.  In '04 and '05 I discovered the joys of salmon season opening on the second Saturday in February down there (!   :smt010), and catching rockfish and lingcod was almost just a nuisance.  I started reporting here on Shelter Cove Salmon trips in early '05, and that led to some hookups.  Then in '06 I started having some nice success - a limit including a 21.5 pounder in July was a thrill, and having paddled out to the fleet "way" north and outside of the Whistle felt like I was in the middle of the ocean when it was really nothing compared to what many of us are regularly doing now.

Later that year, September 11, 2006, I showed up at the Cove with salmon fever.  With only a couple hours before I had to be on the road for home I pulled off a super high tide launch where there was literally NO ramp or parking area, left my truck at the base of the road, trolled out toward the Bell, hooked up rockfish right away on the chove at like 20 pulls in 40 to 50 FOW, then hooked, fought, and landed my 38 pound king - the fish that cemented my obsession.

It was soon afterward that several of us on NCKA got together for what Pat Kuhl called "Gimme Shelter" - a salmon hookup at the Cove not too long after the '07 opener. 

It was that fish and the subsequent beginning of the GS series that changed my perception of Shelter Cove.  It had ascended from just an option to THE PREMIER OPTION, and what has occurred at the GS event weekends over the years has absolutely confirmed what I believe:  Shelter Cove is the best.  If you don't think so that's fine - leave it for me.   :smt001

Cove Kayak Catches - off the top of my head - if I leave some out then by all means add them in the conversation!

Wolf Eels
Octopus
Several Pacific halibut to ~60 pounds
California halibut (good luck!)
Several Thresher sharks to 9'+
Lingcod to 40" - will we see a 30 pounder at some point?
Rockfish to 24" - sharpen your photo and video skills and release those old dogs!
Cabezon to 25"+ - Ten pounders every year
Greenling with shoulders!   :smt005
Ten inch abs without leaving town!
Scallops, uni, Dungeness!

and...  SALMON!  My favorite.   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Sailfish on January 27, 2015, 01:00:33 AM
You forgot to mention the Perches  :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: snapperhead on January 27, 2015, 07:39:29 AM
Great write-up Eric!  I read it and it didn't disappoint!
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Sin Coast on January 27, 2015, 10:03:52 AM
Good times, my brother. Thanks for sharing your experiences @ the Cove!
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Kayote on January 27, 2015, 11:49:12 AM
Squidbillys Rule.  :smoke

Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Fish Flogger on January 28, 2015, 08:40:24 PM
Can't believe how long I've been an Ncka member and still haven't made this event.

Well...this is the year that changes. I'm definitely coming. I'll drop my reg forms and cash in the mail tomorrow. I think I can find somebody to sponsor me ;)

I'm really looking forward to finally meeting you in person Eric.

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 28, 2015, 08:48:13 PM
Quote from: Fish Flogger
Can't believe how long I've been an Ncka member and still haven't made this event.

Well...this is the year that changes. I'm definitely coming. I'll drop my reg forms and cash in the mail tomorrow. I think I can find somebody to sponsor me ;)

I'm really looking forward to finally meeting you in person Eric.

-FF

Deva - I'm really glad to hear you're coming up.  It's been a long time coming, Bro.  I really look forward to meeting you too.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 77 days to register
Post by: CptSloppywood on January 28, 2015, 09:04:55 PM
Eric, your write up on pg.10 is awesome and tells a great tale of the origin of Gimme Shelter. I doubt i will be there this year but someday I will make it to Shelter Cove!! Thanks for a great story, David
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 77 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 28, 2015, 10:07:42 PM
Quote from: CptSloppywood
I doubt i will be there this year but someday I will make it to Shelter Cove!!

David - It sounds like you just may make it.  I'll hope so.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 77 days to register
Post by: E Kayaker on January 29, 2015, 06:51:38 AM
Check and registration is in the mail.

Has it been decided, are the hoodies pull over or zip up?
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 77 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 29, 2015, 07:38:31 AM
Quote from: traildad
Has it been decided, are the hoodies pull over or zip up?

Pullover.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Sin Coast on January 29, 2015, 09:21:00 AM
I think I can find somebody to sponsor me ;)
You can put me down as your sponsor, Deva. And bring some discs too haha...
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: BigJim on January 29, 2015, 09:23:41 AM
I think I can find somebody to sponsor me ;)
You can put me down as your sponsor, Deva. And bring some discs too haha...

You're late to the party buddy. I already claimed him.

 :smt003

 :smt044 :smt005 :smt044

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 77 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 29, 2015, 08:57:21 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark         Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
7.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
8.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla         Pro
9.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
10.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
11.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
12.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
13.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
14.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
15.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
16.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
17.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
18.   Kaber, Doug / crash
19.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
20.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
21.   Patz, John / oldfart
22.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
23.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
24.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
25.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
26.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
27.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
28.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
29.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
30.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
31.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $160
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: Fish Flogger on January 30, 2015, 07:51:20 AM
I think I can find somebody to sponsor me ;)
You can put me down as your sponsor, Deva. And bring some discs too haha...

Thanks Pat!! Is there a disc golf course nearby?

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 27 people in so far - 79 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 31, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Quote from: Fish Flogger
Is there a disc golf course nearby?

-FF

No, but you should be able to setup a few holes near the campground without endangering a plane at the adjacent landing strip.  I'll bring my discs.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 31 people in so far - 74 days to register
Post by: Fish Flogger on January 31, 2015, 10:55:28 PM

Hhhm. Maybe I'll bring my basket...
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on first post - 31 people in so far - 74 days to register
Post by: LoletaEric on January 31, 2015, 11:02:44 PM
Quote from: Fish Flogger

Hhhm. Maybe I'll bring my basket...

Do it!  I almost brought one that I had a few years ago, but I never end up with any time to throw.  If I see a basket set up near the campground as my daughter and I are driving through handing out tournament shwag I'll stop to throw!   :smt001

GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
7.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
8.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
9.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
10.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
11.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
12.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
13.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
14.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
15.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
16.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
17.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
18.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
19.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
20.   Kaber, Doug / crash
21.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
22.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
23.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
24.   Patz, John / oldfart
25.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
26.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
27.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
28.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
29.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
30.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
31.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
32.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
33.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
34.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $180
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 34 people in so far - 74 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: LoletaEric on February 02, 2015, 02:06:51 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
7.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
8.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
9.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
10.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
11.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
12.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
13.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
14.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
15.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
16.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
17.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
18.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
19.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
20.   Kaber, Doug / crash
21.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
22.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
23.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger              Pro
24.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
25.   Patz, John / oldfart
26.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
27.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
28.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
29.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
30.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
31.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
32.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
33.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
34.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
35.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $190
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: BigJim on February 02, 2015, 03:39:16 PM
Just reserved a hotel room for wife, kids, dog and me!

Stoked!!!

 :smt003

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: LoletaEric on February 02, 2015, 07:52:41 PM
Quote from: BigJim
Just reserved a hotel room for wife, kids, dog and me!

Congrats!  And glad to hear the family's coming!   :smt001

I guess you're out as campground liaison!   :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: RBark on February 02, 2015, 07:55:12 PM
Which hotel? Some of my family might come, but I don't know the area well.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on February 02, 2015, 08:20:14 PM
Title says 72 days today February 2nd.  What is in 72 days?  That's April 15th.  I thought GS9 was on May 16th.  103 days to May 16th.

Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: LoletaEric on February 02, 2015, 08:42:29 PM
Quote from: Ski Pro 3
Title says 72 days today February 2nd.  What is in 72 days?  That's April 15th.  I thought GS9 was on May 16th.  103 days to May 16th.

72 days to register.

Quote from: RBark
Which hotel? Some of my family might come, but I don't know the area well.

Google is your friend.  There are quite a few inns.  Try "Shelter Cove California Lodging" and link from there.

https://www.google.com/#q=shelter+cove+california+lodging&rflfq=1&tbm=lcl
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on February 02, 2015, 08:49:46 PM
Quote from: Ski Pro 3
Title says 72 days today February 2nd.  What is in 72 days?  That's April 15th.  I thought GS9 was on May 16th.  103 days to May 16th.

72 days to register.


Whew!  Thanks for straightening me out. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: BigJim on February 03, 2015, 09:18:21 AM
Quote from: BigJim
Just reserved a hotel room for wife, kids, dog and me!

Congrats!  And glad to hear the family's coming!   :smt001

I guess you're out as campground liaison!   :smt005

I know...but that was the only way I could get wife to come.  :smt002

Just happy that I will be back up there!!!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 in so far - 72 days to register - $190 cashpot
Post by: Sailfish on February 03, 2015, 09:27:42 AM
Will send the registration on Valentine's day  :smt055
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 people in so far - 72 days - cash pot = $180
Post by: IsaoK on February 03, 2015, 09:35:18 AM

Quote from: BigJim

I know...but that was the only way I could get wife to come.  :smt002

Just happy that I will be back up there!!!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

Me "lets stay in the campground this year"

Amber "if you want us to go you should book the hotel"

Me " :smt004 "

stoked to be able to make it, and am glad its a family event.

Thanks again everyone for this awesome community, and Eric for the amazing event.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 in so far - 72 days to register - $190 cashpot
Post by: PISCEAN on February 03, 2015, 10:41:39 AM
still juggling some stuff.....but my wife & I are really wanting to make it again. we'll know concretely next week.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 in so far - 72 days to register - $190 cashpot
Post by: Fisherman X on February 03, 2015, 12:45:57 PM
Sincerely Jim wrote:
Quote
. . . I know...but that was the only way I could get wife to come.  :smt002

I got the same story! But it turns out mine can't attend, I was gonna try to get a house....
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 35 in so far - 72 days to register - $190 cashpot
Post by: CA_fish on February 04, 2015, 06:20:15 AM
Thanks Eric,

Looking forward to it.

-Allan
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 36 in so far - 70 days to register - $200 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 04, 2015, 08:55:06 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
7.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
8.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
9.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
10.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
11.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
12.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
13.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
14.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
15.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
16.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
17.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
18.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
19.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
20.   Kaber, Doug / crash
21.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
22.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
23.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger
24.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
25.   Patz, John / oldfart
26.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
27.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
28.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
29.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
30.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
31.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
32.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
33.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
34.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
35.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
36.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $200
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 36 in so far - 69 days to register - $200 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 05, 2015, 04:52:27 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
7.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
8.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
9.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
10.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
11.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
12.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
13.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
14.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
15.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
16.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
17.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
18.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
19.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
20.   Kaber, Doug / crash
21.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
22.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
23.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
24.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger
25.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
26.   Patz, John / oldfart
27.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
28.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
29.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
30.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
31.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
32.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
33.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
34.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
35.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
36.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
37.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $210
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 37 in so far - 69 days to register - $210 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 06, 2015, 05:58:13 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
18.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
19.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
20.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
21.   Kaber, Doug / crash
22.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
23.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
24.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
25.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
26.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
27.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
28.   Patz, John / oldfart
29.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
30.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro      
31.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
32.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
33.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
34.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
35.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
36.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
37.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
38.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
39.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $230
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: matanaska on February 07, 2015, 01:39:37 PM
More than likely it looks like there will be no targeting Pacific halibut @ GS9 since the options decided by HASA (Humboldt Area Saltwater Association) that will be passed on to CA DFW to be brought to the IPHC meeting for determining our pacific halibut season will not be open on the 16th.  Their 1st choice to be given to CA DFW is opening the 1st and 3rd week of May through August and then September 1st through October 31st.  The 2nd choice would be similar to CA DFW option number 3 which is open from 1st-15th of May-August then September 1s through October 31st.

If you do want to target a pacific halibut this season I will be getting my guide license this spring. :smt002 I have got over 10 pac butts by kayak in the last 3 years with half of them over 40".
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 07, 2015, 02:03:19 PM
Quote from: matanaska
More than likely it looks like there will be no targeting Pacific halibut @ GS9 since the options decided by HASA (Humboldt Area Saltwater Association) that will be passed on to CA DFW to be brought to the IPHC meeting for determining our pacific halibut season will not be open on the 16th.  Their 1st choice to be given to CA DFW is opening the 1st and 3rd week of May through August and then September 1st through October 31st.  The 2nd choice would be similar to CA DFW option number 3 which is open from 1st-15th of May-August then September 1s through October 31st.

I'm tracking that, and the 3rd week of May has potential depending on the dates they are defining that by.  Either way, I'll respond to it and inform the tournament field of any changes that may be needed in the format.

Quote from: matanaska
If you do want to target a pacific halibut this season I will be getting my guide license this spring. :smt002 I have got over 10 pac butts by kayak in the last 3 years with half of them over 40".

That's a great thing to put in your very own thread. 

Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: PNWKA on February 07, 2015, 05:00:32 PM
Is there a 200 person entry limit?
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: matanaska on February 07, 2015, 05:59:42 PM
Quote from: matanaska
More than likely it looks like there will be no targeting Pacific halibut @ GS9 since the options decided by HASA (Humboldt Area Saltwater Association) that will be passed on to CA DFW to be brought to the IPHC meeting for determining our pacific halibut season will not be open on the 16th.  Their 1st choice to be given to CA DFW is opening the 1st and 3rd week of May through August and then September 1st through October 31st.  The 2nd choice would be similar to CA DFW option number 3 which is open from 1st-15th of May-August then September 1s through October 31st.

I'm tracking that, and the 3rd week of May has potential depending on the dates they are defining that by.  Either way, I'll respond to it and inform the tournament field of any changes that may be needed in the format.
I'm not just reposting from Humboldtuna.com,  I actually went to the meeting.  The Shelter Cove guys kept getting told to be quiet and their is a possibility of the launch in Trinidad closing because last year's closure in August was a loss of over $20,000.  The launch had just got out of the red in 2013.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 07, 2015, 07:51:37 PM
Quote from: PNWKA
Is there a 200 person entry limit?

Not at this time.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 39 in so far - 67 days to register - $230 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 07, 2015, 08:17:04 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
18.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
19.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
20.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
21.   Kaber, Doug / crash
22.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
23.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
24.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
25.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
26.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
27.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
28.   Patz, John / oldfart
29.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
30.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
31.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
32.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
33.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
34.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
35.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
36.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
37.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
38.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
39.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
40.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $240
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 66 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 08, 2015, 10:52:28 PM
Please make sure this is one of the reasons you're attending GS:
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 66 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 08, 2015, 11:52:11 PM
Quote from: fishcomb
you might want to edit out the account number Eric.

Hahaha - good point, Tony!   :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 66 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 09, 2015, 07:04:14 AM
Yeah, especially since it was my Acct #!!!

That was from last year wasn't it?
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 66 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 09, 2015, 10:31:37 AM
Woops - sorry, D!   :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 65 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: PISCEAN on February 10, 2015, 01:11:35 PM
darn it. I should have read this before I doodled on my registration envelope, I would have drawn a salmon instead. :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 65 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 10, 2015, 08:16:33 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
18.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
19.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
20.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
21.   Kaber, Doug / crash
22.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
23.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
24.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
25.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
26.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
27.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
28.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
29.   Patz, John / oldfart
30.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
31.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
32.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
33.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
34.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
35.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
36.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
37.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
38.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
39.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
40.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
41.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro

Cash Pot = $240
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 40 in so far - 66 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: SeaWeed on February 10, 2015, 08:48:27 PM
Please make sure this is one of the reasons you're attending GS:

Mental health guide so would this be taxable or nontaxable. Not to mention exercise for my health double tax deductible.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 41 in so far - 64 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: SRJ on February 11, 2015, 04:40:16 PM
Hey all,

Rob just posted the proposed two(2) options for the Halibut fishery this year and neither option shows the season to be open on the day of GS-9. Rut row...might have to revisit the format. Eric..your thoughts?
SRJ
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 41 in so far - 64 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: SRJ on February 11, 2015, 04:41:05 PM
PLEASE STRIKE AND REVERSE MY LAST POST....ROB ALREADY COVERED IT....APOLOGIES.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 41 in so far - 64 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 11, 2015, 07:30:25 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
18.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 - Jerry
19.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
20.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
21.   Kaber, Doug / crash
22.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
23.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
24.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
25.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
26.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
27.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
28.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
29.   Patz, John / oldfart
30.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
31.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
32.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
33.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
34.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
35.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
36.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
37.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
38.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
39.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
40.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
41.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
42.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $240
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 11, 2015, 07:33:53 PM
Quote from: SRJ
Hey all,

Rob just posted the proposed two(2) options for the Halibut fishery this year and neither option shows the season to be open on the day of GS-9. Rut row...might have to revisit the format. Eric..your thoughts?
SRJ

Thank you, Shannon.  I'm waiting for the official DFW regulation to come out, but it does look like we may not be halibut fishing on tourney day.  If that's the case then it'll be a salmon and lingcod show only - turn in up to 4 fish, no more than two lingcod.  Of course, if someone catches a California halibut it would be eligible.

I'll revise the intro post and forms once DFW publishes the rule.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 12, 2015, 06:57:13 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X      
18.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
19.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki                        Pro
20.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
21.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
22.   Kaber, Doug / crash
23.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
24.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
25.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
26.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
27.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
28.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
29.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
30.   Patz, John / oldfart
31.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
32.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
33.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
34.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
35.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
36.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
37.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
38.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
39.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
40.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
41.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
42.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
43.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $250
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: Salty. on February 14, 2015, 12:12:13 PM
Bummed I'm not gonna make it this year due to a conflicting schedule but I hope to be back in 2016. I'll be thinking about 'the Cove' in the meantime.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: Grim Reefer on February 14, 2015, 12:21:27 PM
I would really love to make this tourney but the kids are still in school and that is a loooooong trip to have to be back on Monday.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: RacinRob on February 14, 2015, 12:42:26 PM
I've done day trips from Sacramento before. Not that far. Come Fri night, fish Sat Sun and drive home.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 15, 2015, 09:20:20 AM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
18.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
19.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
20.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
21.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
22.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
23.   Kaber, Doug / crash
24.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
25.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
26.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
27.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
28.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
29.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
30.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
31.   Patz, John / oldfart
32.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
33.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
34.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
35.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
36.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
37.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
38.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
39.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
40.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
41.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
42.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
43.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
44.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $260
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 44 in so far - 59 days to register - $260 cashpot
Post by: Sledge on February 15, 2015, 05:47:54 PM
And I banned myself before u would...peace out!!! Got toooo lost @ lost cost @ GS8

Here's jaked4 or maybe jake4 @ cloverdale citrus fair yesterday...walked into my booth saying "Sledge was happening!!! His wife/Jake brought me back home cooked pesto talapia ummmmmmmmm and guess what he was wearing???
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 15, 2015, 09:43:14 PM
Quote from: Salty.
Bummed I'm not gonna make it this year due to a conflicting schedule but I hope to be back in 2016. I'll be thinking about 'the Cove' in the meantime.

Sorry to hear that, Jim.  Get in touch if you're making a Cove run this summer.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: Rock Hopper on February 16, 2015, 07:29:21 AM
Quote from: SRJ
Hey all,

Rob just posted the proposed two(2) options for the Halibut fishery this year and neither option shows the season to be open on the day of GS-9. Rut row...might have to revisit the format. Eric..your thoughts?
SRJ

Thank you, Shannon.  I'm waiting for the official DFW regulation to come out, but it does look like we may not be halibut fishing on tourney day.  If that's the case then it'll be a salmon and lingcod show only - turn in up to 4 fish, no more than two lingcod.  Of course, if someone catches a California halibut it would be eligible.

I'll revise the intro post and forms once DFW publishes the rule.

Great, this almost guarantees that this will be the year I catch a PacBut at GMS...  :smt011    :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 42 in so far - 63 days to register - $240 cashpot
Post by: Salty. on February 16, 2015, 09:55:03 AM
Quote from: Salty.
Bummed I'm not gonna make it this year due to a conflicting schedule but I hope to be back in 2016. I'll be thinking about 'the Cove' in the meantime.

Sorry to hear that, Jim.  Get in touch if you're making a Cove run this summer.   :smt001


For sure!    :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 44 in so far - 55 days to register - $260 cashpot
Post by: Pacifico on February 21, 2015, 05:26:06 PM
Omar and I didn't get to make it last year but we'll be there this year! We're both looking forward to it.

Omar is going to participate this year.  Do I need to sponsor him if he was at GS7 as a non-participant?
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 44 in so far - 55 days to register - $260 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 21, 2015, 06:51:19 PM
Quote from: Pacifico
]
Omar is going to participate this year.  Do I need to sponsor him if he was at GS7 as a non-participant?

Close family members/significant others do not need to be sponsored or be NCKA members.  The reasoning:  if a wife/GF/BF was required to become a member then they might come on here and discover how addicted their spouse/BF/GF is to yakfishing!

Kids are always welcome, and there will be an announcement about the kids' division at some point - glad to have you guys back.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 44 in so far - 53 days to register - $260 cashpot
Post by: Portuguese seahorse on February 21, 2015, 08:56:19 PM
check is in the mail cant wait for gs9
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 44 in so far - 53 days to register - $260 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 22, 2015, 05:08:32 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
9.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
10.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
11.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
12.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
13.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
14.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
15.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
16.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
17.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
18.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
19.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
20.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
21.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
22.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
23.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
24.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
25.   Kaber, Doug / crash
26.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
27.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
28.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
29.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
30.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
31.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
32.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
33.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
34.   Patz, John / oldfart
35.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
36.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
37.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
38.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
39.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
40.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
41.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
42.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
43.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
44.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
45.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
46.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
47.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $290
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 47 in so far - 52 days to register - $290 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 23, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
40 days until the pursuit continues.   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 47 in so far - 50 days to register - $290 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 25, 2015, 10:35:38 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
9.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
10.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
11.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
12.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
13.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
14.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
15.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
16.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
17.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
18.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
19.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
20.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
21.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
22.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
23.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
24.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
25.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
26.   Kaber, Doug / crash
27.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
28.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
29.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
30.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
31.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
32.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
33.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
34.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
35.   Patz, John / oldfart
36.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
37.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
38.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
39.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
40.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
41.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
42.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
43.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
44.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
45.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
46.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
47.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
48.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $300
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 48 in so far - 49 days to register - $300 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on February 27, 2015, 08:20:50 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
7.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
8.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
9.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
10.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
11.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
12.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
13.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
14.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
15.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
16.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
17.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
18.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
19.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
20.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
21.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
22.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
23.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
24.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
25.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
26.   Kaber, Doug / crash
27.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
28.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
29.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
30.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
31.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
32.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
33.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
34.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
35.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
36.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
37.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
38.   Patz, John / oldfart
39.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
40.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
41.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
42.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
43.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
44.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
45.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
46.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
47.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
48.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
49.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
50.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
51.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $300
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 51 in so far - 48 days to register - $300 cashpot
Post by: IsaoK on March 02, 2015, 08:22:24 AM
Reg is on its way!!!!!!!  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044

Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 51 in so far - 48 days to register - $300 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 03, 2015, 08:35:16 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
5.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
6.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
7.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
8.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
9.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
10.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
11.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
12.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
13.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
14.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
15.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
16.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
17.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
18.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
19.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
20.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
21.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
22.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
23.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
24.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
25.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
26.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
27.   Kaber, Doug / crash
28.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
29.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
30.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
31.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
32.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
33.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
34.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
35.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
36.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
37.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
38.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
39.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
40.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
41.   Patz, John / oldfart
42.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
43.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
44.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro      
45.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
46.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
47.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
48.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
49.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
50.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
51.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
52.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
53.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
54.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $330
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 54 in so far - 42 days to register - $330 cashpot
Post by: piski on March 04, 2015, 01:38:50 PM
OK, I'm in - just put reg in the mail box.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 57 in so far - 41 days to register - $350 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 05, 2015, 05:28:31 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
5.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
6.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
7.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
8.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
9.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
10.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
11.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
12.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
13.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
14.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
15.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
16.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
17.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
18.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
19.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
20.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
21.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
22.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
23.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
24.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
25.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
26.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
27.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
28.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
29.   Kaber, Doug / crash
30.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
31.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
32.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
33.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
34.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
35.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
36.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
37.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
38.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
39.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
40.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
41.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
42.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
43.   Patz, John / oldfart
44.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
45.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
46.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
47.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
48.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
49.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
50.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
51.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
52.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
53.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
54.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
55.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
56.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
57.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $350
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 57 in so far - 41 days to register - $350 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 06, 2015, 06:45:09 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
5.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
6.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
7.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
8.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
9.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
10.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
11.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
12.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
13.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
14.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
15.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
16.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
17.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
18.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
19.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
20.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
21.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
22.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
23.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
24.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
25.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
26.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
27.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
28.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
29.   Kaber, Doug / crash
30.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
31.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
32.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
33.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
34.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
35.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
36.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
37.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
38.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
39.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
40.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
41.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
42.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
43.   Patz, John / oldfart
44.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
45.   Pickle, Byron / ?
46.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
47.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
48.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
49.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
50.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
51.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
52.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
53.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
54.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
55.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
56.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
57.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
58.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
59.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
60.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $370
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 60 in so far - 40 days to register - $370 cashpot
Post by: Kayote on March 07, 2015, 11:33:50 AM
GS8   :smt004



Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 60 in so far - 40 days to register - $370 cashpot
Post by: sackyak on March 08, 2015, 08:35:44 AM
This whole crazy thing started with a trip in March for Salmon.  Six of us were there the first year.  Last year I finally got mine!

Here we go again.

Thanks Eric for all the good times and keeping this going.
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 63 in so far - 37 days to register - $400 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 09, 2015, 07:57:31 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
3.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
4.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
5.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
6.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
7.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
8.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
9.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
10.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
11.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
12.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
13.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
14.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
15.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
16.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
17.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
18.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
19.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
20.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
21.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
22.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
23.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
24.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
25.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
26.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
27.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
28.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
29.   Kaber, Doug / crash
30.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
31.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
32.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
33.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
34.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
35.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
36.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
37.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
38.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
39.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
40.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
41.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
42.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
43.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
44.   Patz, John / oldfart
45.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
46.   Pickle, Byron / ?
47.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
48.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
49.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
50.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
51.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
52.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
53.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
54.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
55.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
56.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
57.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
58.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
59.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
60.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
61.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
62.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
63.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $400
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 63 in so far - 37 days to register - $400 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 11, 2015, 07:21:56 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
8.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
9.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
10.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
11.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
12.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
13.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
14.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
15.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
16.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
17.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
18.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
19.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
20.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
21.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
22.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
23.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
24.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
25.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
26.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
27.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
28.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
29.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
30.   Kaber, Doug / crash
31.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
32.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
33.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
34.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
35.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
36.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
37.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
38.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
39.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
40.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
41.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
42.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
43.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
44.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
45.   Patz, John / oldfart
46.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
47.   Pickle, Byron / ?
48.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
49.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
50.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
51.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
52.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
53.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
54.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
55.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
56.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
57.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
58.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
59.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
60.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
61.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
62.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
63.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
64.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $400
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 64 in so far - 35 days to register - $400 cashpot
Post by: Great Bass 2 on March 11, 2015, 08:46:31 PM
Sent it in today. Sponsoring 3 of the next generation of NCKA legends. Thanks Eric. The dream lives on!!!  Scott
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 64 in so far - 35 days to register - $400 cashpot
Post by: WingShooter on March 11, 2015, 09:16:28 PM
Nice ling Scott! Who's the chick in the background photo bombing? Oh that's my wife Kara, she strikes again! 

Mike
Title: Re: GS9 - Reg. forms on 1st post - 64 in so far - 35 days to register - $400 cashpot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 12, 2015, 02:58:50 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
8.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
9.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
10.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
11.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
12.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
13.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
14.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
15.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
16.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
17.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
18.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
19.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
20.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
21.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
22.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
23.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
24.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
25.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
26.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
27.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
28.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
29.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
30.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
31.   Kaber, Doug / crash
32.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
33.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
34.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
35.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
36.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
37.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
38.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
39.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
40.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
41.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
42.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
43.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
44.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
45.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
46.   Patz, John / oldfart
47.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
48.   Pickle, Byron / ?
49.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
50.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
51.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
52.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
53.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
54.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
55.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
56.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
57.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
58.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
59.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
60.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
61.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
62.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
63.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
64.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
65.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $410
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: MontanaN8V on March 14, 2015, 12:36:28 PM
App and check for Cody and I are in the mail!
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: MontanaN8V on March 14, 2015, 03:11:31 PM
I just ordered hoodies and shirts, and I get this at lunch! That is awesome!
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: LoletaEric on March 14, 2015, 09:42:24 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
8.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
9.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
10.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
11.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
12.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
13.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
14.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
15.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
16.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
17.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
18.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
19.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
20.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
21.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
22.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
23.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
24.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
25.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
26.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
27.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
28.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
29.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
30.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
31.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
32.   Kaber, Doug / crash
33.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
34.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
35.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
36.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
37.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
38.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
39.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
40.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
41.   Martin, William / SOMA         
42.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
43.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
44.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
45.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
46.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
47.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
48.   Patz, John / oldfart
49.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
50.   Pickle, Byron / ?
51.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
52.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
53.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
54.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
55.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
56.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
57.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
58.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
59.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
60.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
61.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
62.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
63.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
64.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
65.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
66.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
67.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
68.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
69.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $420
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 15, 2015, 02:21:41 PM
Did the title of the thread change?   I thought I read it to say something about needing to be present to win the kayak.
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: LoletaEric on March 15, 2015, 02:33:47 PM
I constantly change the title, Jerry, and you do need to be present to win the kayak. 
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 15, 2015, 02:44:11 PM
I recently bought my wife a Predator 13 and we both love it! I will make room to haul my new Predator XL home from GS9.  Ha! 
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 32 days left to register
Post by: LoletaEric on March 15, 2015, 02:47:17 PM
Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry
I recently bought my wife a Predator 13 and we both love it! I will make room to haul my new Predator XL home from GS9.  Ha!

Perfect!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - MUST be present to win raffled Predator XL - 30 days left to register
Post by: LoletaEric on March 16, 2015, 02:53:14 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
12.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
13.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
14.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
15.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
16.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
17.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
18.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
19.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
20.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
21.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi         
22.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
23.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
24.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
25.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
26.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
27.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
28.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
29.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
30.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
31.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
32.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
33.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
34.   Kaber, Doug / crash
35.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
36.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
37.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
38.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
39.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
40.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
41.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
42.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
43.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
44.   Martin, William / SOMA         
45.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
46.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
47.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
48.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
49.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
50.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
51.   Patz, John / oldfart
52.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
53.   Pickle, Byron / ?
54.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
55.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
56.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
57.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
58.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
59.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
60.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
61.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
62.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
63.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
64.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
65.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
66.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
67.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
68.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
69.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
70.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
71.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
72.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $430
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 30 days left to register - $430 cash pot
Post by: Danglin on March 16, 2015, 03:03:59 PM
Thanks for thinking of us here at Nor Cal HOW, we've been spending a lot of money and do need to get our funds back up…

but, we almost have a full compliment of kayaks, gear and will have our enclosed trailer soon…

Thanks Everyone!!!  see ya at the show….   :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 30 days left to register - $430 cash pot
Post by: Jriggs on March 18, 2015, 11:22:37 AM
Hi Everyone,

I am putting together something for kids again. My plan is to allow entries both Friday and Sat. This will give me a cahnce to get both of my sons on the water. More information will follow.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 30 days left to register - $430 cash pot
Post by: LoletaEric on March 18, 2015, 11:26:02 AM
Sounds great, Jeff - thx!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 1 spot left for 5/15 AM guided salmon run
Post by: LoletaEric on March 18, 2015, 01:01:16 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
12.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
13.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
14.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
15.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
16.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
17.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
18.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
19.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
20.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
21.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
22.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
23.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
24.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
25.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
26.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
27.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
28.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
29.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
30.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
31.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
32.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
33.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
34.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
35.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
36.   Kaber, Doug / crash
37.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
38.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
39.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
40.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
41.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
42.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
43.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
44.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
45.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
46.   Martin, William / SOMA         
47.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
48.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
49.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
50.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
51.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
52.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
53.   Patz, John / oldfart
54.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
55.   Pickle, Byron / ?
56.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
57.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
58.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
59.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
60.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
61.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
62.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
63.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
64.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
65.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
66.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
67.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
68.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
69.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
70.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
71.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
72.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
73.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
74.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $440
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 1 spot left for 5/15 AM guided salmon run
Post by: LoletaEric on March 18, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Friday morning guided salmon run is full.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 26 days to register.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 20, 2015, 03:48:49 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
12.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
13.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
14.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
15.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
16.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
17.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
18.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
19.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
20.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
21.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
22.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
23.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
24.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
25.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
26.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
27.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
28.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
29.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
30.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
31.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
32.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
33.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
34.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
35.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
36.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
37.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
38.   Kaber, Doug / crash
39.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
40.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
41.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
42.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
43.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
44.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
45.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
46.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
47.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
48.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
49.   Martin, William / SOMA         
50.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
51.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
52.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
53.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
54.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
55.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
56.   Patz, John / oldfart
57.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
58.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
59.   Pickle, Byron / ?
60.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
61.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
62.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
63.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
64.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
65.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
66.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
67.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
68.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
69.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
70.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
71.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
72.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
73.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
74.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
75.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
76.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
77.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
78.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
79.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
80.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
81.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
82.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $480
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: kayakjack on March 25, 2015, 04:09:13 PM
i am gonna set up the tacoshack again this year. Please feel free to bring a jar of your favorite homemade salsa with your name on it so the people know who to blame if it is too spicy. Rockfish fillet donations are also  greatly appreciated and very necessary. I will bring every thing else. Oh yeah, i will send in my registration this weekend and plan on winning this year.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: MontanaN8V on March 25, 2015, 05:03:44 PM
TACOS!!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: Cowman on March 25, 2015, 05:12:47 PM
I've been craving those tacos since i last ate them!
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: crash on March 25, 2015, 05:18:41 PM
Fisheducator's crema sauce has become a staple in my house. It's a little taste of GS any time of year.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 25, 2015, 05:18:58 PM
Right on, Jack.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: agoodhi on March 25, 2015, 05:19:24 PM
Couldn't make GS due to a prior commitment (wedding). Just found out it's in Fort Bragg... ouch!  So close, but no cigar... :(
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: cajun on March 25, 2015, 06:59:55 PM
HOW is a great cause, wish we had something up here...
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: RacinRob on March 25, 2015, 07:13:49 PM
I will donate 10 5 Blacks and 5 more assorted RF and a couple Lings Jack.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on March 26, 2015, 03:26:14 PM
You're welcome to all the fish I bring in, as long as someone else is willing to fillet them (last year I made a mess of them bad).
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on March 26, 2015, 03:38:11 PM
You're welcome to all the fish I bring in, as long as someone else is willing to fillet them (last year I made a mess of them bad).
I will be happy to fillet them for the taco shack..
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on March 26, 2015, 03:51:02 PM
@Darius,  I'll bring you some to fillet too.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on March 26, 2015, 04:16:47 PM
@Darius,  I'll bring you some to fillet too.
Those who are going to donate at Taco shack I will be happy to fillet them.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: MontanaN8V on March 26, 2015, 05:53:55 PM
I am planning a shrimp boil that will alter shrimp prices all the way to Thailand!
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 26, 2015, 07:37:06 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
12.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
13.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
20.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
21.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
22.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
23.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
24.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
25.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
26.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
27.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
28.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
29.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
30.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
31.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
32.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
33.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
34.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
35.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
36.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
37.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
38.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
39.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
40.   Kaber, Doug / crash
41.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
42.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
43.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
44.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
45.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
46.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
47.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
48.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
49.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
50.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
51.   Martin, William / SOMA         
52.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
53.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
54.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
55.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
56.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
57.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
58.   Patz, John / oldfart
59.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
60.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
61.   Pickle, Byron / ?
62.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
63.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
64.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
65.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
66.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
67.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
68.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
69.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
70.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
71.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
72.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
73.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
74.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
75.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
76.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
77.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
78.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
79.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
80.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
81.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
82.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
83.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
84.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

Cash Pot = $500
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on March 27, 2015, 05:52:32 AM
Couldn't make GS due to a prior commitment (wedding). Just found out it's in Fort Bragg... ouch!  So close, but no cigar... :(

 :smt075 it's in Shelter Cove in Humboldt not Fort Bragg buddy.
It's even further than you first thought approx 5 to 5-1/2 hrs from your place depending on how fast you drive.
Beautiful drive around 300 miles and totally worth the time to get there.

I'll be sending my registration soon.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 27, 2015, 07:07:30 AM
Couldn't make GS due to a prior commitment (wedding). Just found out it's in Fort Bragg... ouch!  So close, but no cigar... :(

 :smt075 it's in Shelter Cove in Humboldt not Fort Bragg buddy.
It's even further than you first thought approx 5 to 5-1/2 hrs from your place depending on how fast you drive.
Beautiful drive around 300 miles and totally worth the time to get there.

I'll be sending my registration soon.

His prior commitment is in Fort Bragg, wiseguy. Has it been a hundred days already?  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 3 weeks left to register.
Post by: Kurious on March 27, 2015, 10:16:50 AM
Mailed out the GS9 reg check and paperwork.
Never been there before so I asked Scott the GB2 to sponsor. He graciously agreed. Thanks Scott!
Excited and looking forward to meet all of you great guys!
George
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: RacinRob on March 27, 2015, 11:49:11 AM
My name is Rob, and I am a slacker.

It will go out today!
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on March 27, 2015, 12:11:21 PM
Couldn't make GS due to a prior commitment (wedding). Just found out it's in Fort Bragg... ouch!  So close, but no cigar... :(

 :smt075 it's in Shelter Cove in Humboldt not Fort Bragg buddy.
It's even further than you first thought approx 5 to 5-1/2 hrs from your place depending on how fast you drive.
Beautiful drive around 300 miles and totally worth the time to get there.

I'll be sending my registration soon.

His prior commitment is in Fort Bragg, wiseguy. Has it been a hundred days already?  :smt003

 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Day 83....maybe I need a drink.
Title: Re: GS9 - Raffle benefiting PIF and HOW - 22 days to register.
Post by: Fishcomb on March 27, 2015, 12:17:54 PM
Couldn't make GS due to a prior commitment (wedding). Just found out it's in Fort Bragg... ouch!  So close, but no cigar... :(

 :smt075 it's in Shelter Cove in Humboldt not Fort Bragg buddy.
It's even further than you first thought approx 5 to 5-1/2 hrs from your place depending on how fast you drive.
Beautiful drive around 300 miles and totally worth the time to get there.

I'll be sending my registration soon.

His prior commitment is in Fort Bragg, wiseguy. Has it been a hundred days already?  :smt003

 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Day 83....maybe I need a drink.
i got some cold ones in my fridge for you :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: MontanaN8V on March 27, 2015, 12:23:15 PM
My name is Rob, and I am a slacker.

It will go out today!

Defending champ waiting til 11th hour should be a 50 point penalty! On that note, I propose if you have one eye and a broke clicker, a 100 point handicap should be applied.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 27, 2015, 05:23:55 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
12.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
13.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
20.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
21.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
22.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
23.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
24.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
25.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
26.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
27.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
28.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
29.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
30.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
31.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
32.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
33.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
34.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
35.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
36.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
37.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
38.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
39.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
40.   Kaber, Doug / crash
41.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
42.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
43.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
44.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
45.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
46.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
47.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
48.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
49.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
50.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
51.   Martin, William / SOMA         
52.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
53.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
54.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
55.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
56.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
57.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
58.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
59.   Patz, John / oldfart
60.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
61.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
62.   Pickle, Byron / ?
63.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
64.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
65.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
66.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
67.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
68.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
69.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
70.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
71.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
72.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
73.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
74.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
75.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
76.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
77.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
78.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
79.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
80.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
81.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
82.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
83.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
84.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
85.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
86.   Walker, Sean / Piscean

AOTD Cash Prize = $500
Runnerup = $20 (builds to max. of $300, then 3rd place cash pot builds)
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on March 27, 2015, 06:09:35 PM
 :smt010 :smt010

Wish I could make it Eric. A chance to meet the Man, the myth , the legend. :smt002
And a cast of characters of the who's , who in the kayak community.  :smt003
If there is a hint of me getting the opportunity to go, I hope someone will sponsor me.

If not I will definitely be there in spirit. Big Prop's to you anyways for all that you do to keep this event a successful one !!!! :smt006

Or I may just sign up and hope for the best. If I cant make it. If nothing else. It will be a donation to the slush fund ! :smt001

Cheers !

Alex

Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 27, 2015, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: Bulldog---Alex
:smt010 :smt010

Wish I could make it Eric. A chance to meet the Man, the myth , the legend. :smt002
And a cast of characters of the who's , who in the kayak community.  :smt003
If there is a hint of me getting the opportunity to go, I hope someone will sponsor me.

If not I will definitely be there in spirit. Big Prop's to you anyways for all that you do to keep this event a successful one !!!! :smt006

Or I may just sign up and hope for the best. If I cant make it. If nothing else. It will be a donation to the slush fund ! :smt001

Cheers !

Alex

Thanks for the kind words, Alex.  You'll have no problem getting sponsored if you choose to sign up.  Also, you'd get a t-shirt, hawg trough extension with connector and some nice tackle in any case - it can be sent with others if you can't make it.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: cajun on March 27, 2015, 07:26:30 PM
Alex,  if you make it I will sponsor a fellow devil dog!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on March 27, 2015, 07:51:51 PM
Alex,  if you make it I will sponsor a fellow devil dog!

Get down Devil Dog. (Cajun ) Thank you for that. Hope ta make it down there for some long winded stories.   :smt003

Eric thanks for that. That goodie bag in itself is worth the dough.  :smt007
 Wait a minute... Is Andy Fishmaster going, or is he banned ?  :smt003

Hope ta see ya all there. I am sure I will be signing up one way or another Eric. Thanks again !!!!!!

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 27, 2015, 09:02:12 PM
My name is Rob, and I am a slacker.

It will go out today!

Whew!
For minute there, I thought maybe I had to cover my sponsor's fees, and that's why new guys needed a sponsor. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: RacinRob on March 27, 2015, 09:08:46 PM
My name is Rob, and I am a slacker.

It will go out today!

Whew!
For minute there, I thought maybe I had to cover my sponsor's fees, and that's why new guys needed a sponsor. 

I like it Jerry.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2015, 04:50:10 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
12.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
13.   Charles, Gary / Bullshark         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
20.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
21.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
22.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
23.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
24.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
25.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
26.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
27.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
28.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
29.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
30.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
31.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
32.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
33.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
34.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
35.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
36.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
37.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
38.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
39.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
40.   Kaber, Doug / crash
41.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
42.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
43.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
44.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
45.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
46.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
47.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
48.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
49.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
50.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
51.   Martin, William / SOMA         
52.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
53.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
54.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
55.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
56.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
57.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
58.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
59.   Patz, John / oldfart
60.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
61.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
62.   Pickle, Byron / ?
63.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
64.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
65.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
66.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
67.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
68.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
69.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
70.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
71.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
72.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
73.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe         
74.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
75.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
76.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
77.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
78.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
79.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
80.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
81.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
82.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
83.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
84.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
85.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
86.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
87.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro

AOTD Cash Prize - $500
Runnerup cash pot = $30
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Earlyo1 on March 29, 2015, 08:21:57 AM
Hi Eric,
    I'm a friend of Craig Carraher's aka RockMan. I am going up to Shelter cove but for the event but I have no sponsor. Don't know anyone who has been in the tournament and Craig said to post up to see if anyone will sponsor me. I tried a couple of times to hook up with you for a guide but it didn't work out and Craig who has gone out with you can vouch for me. Anyone who wants to sponsor me let me know so I can send it registration otherwise I will just come and fish and hang out if its ok and then Craig will be official for the following year! Thanks
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: matanaska on March 29, 2015, 09:02:41 AM
I will sponsor you.  I met Craig at Albion.  He was still living in the moment of his salmon trip with Eric.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: RockMan on March 29, 2015, 10:06:19 AM
 :smt001 :smt001 :smt001  omg the moments starting over!  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 29, 2015, 10:46:39 AM
Earl - since Craig has been out with me he can be your sponsor.  I would trust anyone who Craig vouches for.

Matanaska on the other hand...   :smt005 :smt002  Does that mean you're coming, Rob?

Craig - I still live in that moment myself, quite often.   :smt001

Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Earlyo1 on March 29, 2015, 12:03:05 PM
Thanks for sponsorship matanaska! I hope to live in those moments too! Craig made me all jealous last year when he showed me all those pics! I'll send out the registration and fees tomorrow! Looking forward to meeting all the NCKA group!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on March 30, 2015, 07:10:53 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
12.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
13.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
14.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
15.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
16.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
17.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
18.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
19.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
20.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
21.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
22.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
23.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
24.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
25.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
26.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
27.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
28.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
29.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
30.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
31.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
32.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
33.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
34.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
35.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
36.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
37.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
38.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
39.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
40.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
41.   Kaber, Doug / crash
42.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
43.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
44.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
45.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
46.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
47.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
48.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
49.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
50.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
51.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
52.   Martin, William / SOMA         
53.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
54.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
55.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
56.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
57.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
58.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
59.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
60.   Patz, John / oldfart
61.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
62.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
63.   Pickle, Byron / ?
64.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
65.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
66.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
67.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
68.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
69.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
70.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
71.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
72.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
73.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
74.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
75.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro      
76.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
77.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
78.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
79.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
80.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
81.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
82.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
83.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
84.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
85.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
86.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
87.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
88.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
89.   Wang, George / Kurious George
90.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro

Cash Prize for AOTD = $500
Runnerup is building and stands at $40
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: fishkraft on March 30, 2015, 08:32:17 PM
Ok ok, I'll send it tomorrow, promise....

such a lagger...
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: FishingAddict on March 31, 2015, 07:01:30 PM
Registration and check mailed today.  I am back after GS6!  Whoohoo..
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: otobepelagic on March 31, 2015, 07:37:06 PM
Hope to see my name  on the list soon..mailed  mine yesterday. ...whoohoo..Gimme  Shelter! !!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Sin Coast on April 01, 2015, 10:12:14 AM
Hope to see my name  on the list soon..mailed  mine yesterday. ...whoohoo..Gimme  Shelter! !!
Ditto!!!

And I'll sponsor you Alex if you really want to go!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 01, 2015, 05:04:50 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
12.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
13.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
14.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
15.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
16.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
17.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
18.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
19.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
20.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
21.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
22.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
23.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
24.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
25.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
26.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
27.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
28.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
29.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
30.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
31.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
32.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
33.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
34.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
35.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
36.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
37.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
38.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
39.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
40.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
41.   Kaber, Doug / crash
42.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
43.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
44.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
45.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
46.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
47.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
48.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
49.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
50.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
51.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
52.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
53.   Martin, William / SOMA         
54.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
55.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
56.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
57.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
58.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
59.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
60.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
61.   Patz, John / oldfart
62.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
63.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
64.   Pickle, Byron / ?
65.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
66.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         
67.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
68.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro   
69.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
70.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
71.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
72.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
73.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
74.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
75.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
76.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
77.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
78.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
79.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
80.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
81.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
82.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
83.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
84.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
85.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
86.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
87.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
88.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
89.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
90.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
91.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
92.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
93.   Wang, George / Kurious George
94.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD

$60 Runnerup Cash Pot is building
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 01, 2015, 06:12:51 PM
You guys are killin' me.  :smt010

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 01, 2015, 06:21:11 PM
Quote from: Rock Hopper
You guys are killin' me.  :smt010

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.

We'll miss you, Dustin, but you gotta be there for the fam.  Pull it off it you can, Man, but don't let Derik down. 

It'll probably be rough and windy this year anyway.   :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 01, 2015, 07:34:05 PM
I've been rippin' grooves again...   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: matanaska on April 01, 2015, 07:39:23 PM
There has been lots of good old growth on the beaches this year.  Adrienne has been buying a bunch for a fence from some guys that have been collecting it off the beach.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Fisherman X on April 01, 2015, 08:16:16 PM
I've been rippin' grooves again...   :smt004

Very cool, AK! Love those redwood troughs!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: hightide on April 02, 2015, 07:17:08 AM
You guys are killin' me.  :smt010

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.
Whew!  That was good.  Had me thinking there for a bit :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 02, 2015, 07:20:41 AM
You guys are killin' me.  :smt010

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.
Whew!  That was good.  Had me thinking there for a bit :smt044 :smt044

Haha! Man, I wish it was an April Fool's Joke...
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration Deadline: postmarked by April 15th. NO exceptions.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 02, 2015, 03:01:43 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
39.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
40.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
41.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
42.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
43.   Kaber, Doug / crash
44.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
45.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
46.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
47.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
48.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
49.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
50.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
51.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
52.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
53.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
54.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
55.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
56.   Martin, William / SOMA         
57.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
58.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
59.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
60.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
61.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
62.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
63.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
64.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
65.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
66.   Patz, John / oldfart
67.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
68.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
69.   Pickle, Byron / ?
70.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
71.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         
72.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
73.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
74.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
75.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
76.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
77.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
78.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
79.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
80.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
81.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
82.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
83.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
84.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
85.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
86.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
87.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
88.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
89.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
90.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
91.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
92.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
93.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
94.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
95.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
96.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
97.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
98.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
99.   Wang, George / Kurious George
100.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD
Runnerup cash pot is building and stands at $120 right now
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 02, 2015, 03:07:09 PM
For the first time, DFW has limited take on Pacific Halibut to May 1st through the 15th, so that species will not be included in the competition on Saturday, May 16th - let's hope one or more of our members will catch one in pre-fishing.  A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.

We've hit 100 registered participants with 62 of those in the Pro Division competition.  I have followed through with my intention to not promote the event this year because I want quality over quantity.  Numbers are down significantly from last year, and that's fine.  I hope that those who have yet to sign up will be drawn to GS for what I want it to stand for:  a fun long weekend of family and friendship where we enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Cove while respecting the place, the people, the fish and each other.

Thank you for helping me make this happen.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: RacinRob on April 02, 2015, 03:29:10 PM
Finally in the mail yesterday Eric. I still will fish CPR on tourney day regardless of the catch. Looking forward to this again.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 02, 2015, 06:00:52 PM
Any particular reason for hali take season reduction Eric?
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: RacinRob on April 02, 2015, 07:43:03 PM
Rob, matanaska, has a thread somewhere on Hali season.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 02, 2015, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: MontanaN8V
Any particular reason for hali take season reduction Eric?

It's pretty complicated, Rich.  Basically, we've never been paid much attention to down here in Nor Cal because we're at the southern end of the Pac hali range.  In the past several years since rockfish and lingcod are no longer open year round and salmon seasons have seen curtailment, more effort has been focused on catching the big halibut.  Somewhere along the line the states north of us along with Canada (International Pacific Halibut Commission) saw that we're landing significantly more than what our allotment is, so there's now some level of effort to legitimize our harvest.  I don't understand all of the details, but we need to cut our harvest this year in order to earn the right to harvest more later, or something like that...  Humboldt Tuna Club is the place to watch for all of the detailed info on it.  The season isn't only May 1-15 - that's just what affects GS.  It's actually like the 1st through 15th for May, June and July, and then open for the summer and closing at some point based on level of harvest.  I'd love to catch another one, but I'm not that interested in the idea of getting all that way offshore to bounce big gear in the usual 200 to 300 feet.  I had a really big one on while salmon trolling right out in front of the lighthouse years ago, but I never got a look at it.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 03, 2015, 06:37:12 AM
Interesting, I will read up on it. Be nice to hook one, like Bigfoot did, but would also be nice to do it at a GS event where plenty are there to lend a hand, things are vicious!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: RacinRob on April 03, 2015, 09:07:56 AM
Interesting, I will read up on it. Be nice to hook one, like Bigfoot did, but would also be nice to do it at a GS event where plenty are there to lend a hand, things are vicious!

The one I caught last year was more just a tug of war with the bottom. Once I got it to the side of the kayak it sort of laid there a foot or two under water. I netted it with my club ready. As soon as it hit the net I beat its head in. Fairly simple actually. Once I beat it I ripped its gills. Never picked it up till it was fully dead.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LilRiverMan on April 03, 2015, 09:40:22 AM
 
Quote
A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.
We could sub in Thresher Sharks like the beauties they caught at Shelter last  summer.  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 03, 2015, 10:08:47 AM
Quote from: LilRiverMan
Quote
A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.
We could sub in Thresher Sharks like the beauties they caught at Shelter last  summer.  :smt003

It crossed my mind...

I'll keep it as is.  Two 30"+ lingcod landed and safely released on video along with two salmon should be the winning ticket.  If it's rough though, who knows?...  One lingcod could win it.

SOTD / Sportsman of the Day has always been highest catch and release score, but since rockfish are out I'm considering new criteria.

If someone does get a Pacific halibut during the event weekend (even boatside after the 15th), I'll offer a free Loleta Eric's Guide Service t-shirt for rights to photos/video.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: WingShooter on April 03, 2015, 10:11:13 AM
Quote
A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and ling cod competition.

Eric,

I applaud your conservation efforts. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place and I hope my kids can experience the kind of fishing I've experienced.

What about adding green ling to the species list for GS? I think having salmon, ling cod and green ling sets up a fun, diverse and yet challenging bag for any competitive angler. We all know catching ling cod as by catch while trolling for salmon is a common occurrence. Adding a species like green ling really mixes the pot. Shelter cove has a very healthy green ling population and I think it's fun to catch those little buggers on light tackle.

Mike

Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Tote on April 03, 2015, 03:20:48 PM
The check is in the mail....  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 03, 2015, 03:41:14 PM
Quote from: wingshooter
Quote
A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod (one word) competition.

Eric,

I applaud your conservation efforts. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place and I hope my kids can experience the kind of fishing I've experienced.

What about adding green ling to the species list for GS? I think having salmon, ling cod and green ling sets up a fun, diverse and yet challenging bag for any competitive angler. We all know catching ling cod as by catch while trolling for salmon is a common occurrence. Adding a species like green ling really mixes the pot. Shelter cove has a very healthy green ling population and I think it's fun to catch those little buggers on light tackle.

Mike



It's not a bad idea, Mike, but I'm keeping it as is.  Total inches on Salmon, Lingcod and Cali Hali - four fish turned in with no more than 2 of one species.  Lingcod over 30" landed and safely released on video gets 4" bonus.  500 simoleons to AOTD, and runnerup cash is building to $300 - if we hit that then third place pot builds to max of $200.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 03, 2015, 04:05:13 PM
The check is in the mail....  :smt044

Any particular request for wild game species again this year?
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Clayman on April 03, 2015, 04:17:23 PM
Dropped my registration in the mail today.  Looking forward to another GS event!  New rules are gonna force me to go after those 'nookies.  Probably a good thing, otherwise I'd become enamored in the bottomfish action and I'd miss out on salmon dinners  :smt005.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 03, 2015, 08:43:56 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
39.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
40.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
41.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
42.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
43.   Kaber, Doug / crash
44.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
45.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
46.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
47.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
48.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
49.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
50.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
51.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
52.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
53.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
54.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
55.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
56.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
57.   Martin, William / SOMA         
58.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
59.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
60.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
61.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
62.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
63.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
64.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
65.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
66.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
67.   Patz, John / oldfart
68.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
69.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
70.   Pickle, Byron / ?
71.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
72.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         
73.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
74.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
75.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
76.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
77.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
78.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
79.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
80.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
81.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
82.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
83.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
84.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
85.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
86.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
87.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
88.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
89.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
90.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
91.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
92.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
93.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
94.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
95.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
96.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
97.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
98.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
99.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
100.   Wang, George / Kurious George
101.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
102.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   

$500 Cash prize for AOTD

$130 Runnerup cash pot is building toward $300

Third place cash pot will build if Runnerup pot fills
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Fisherman X on April 03, 2015, 09:50:41 PM
Green ling? Is that a cousin to the Blue ling?  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 04, 2015, 06:25:37 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
39.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
40.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
41.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
42.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
43.   Kaber, Doug / crash
44.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
45.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
46.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
47.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
48.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
49.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
50.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
51.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
52.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
53.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
54.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
55.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
56.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
57.   Martin, William / SOMA         
58.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
59.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
60.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
61.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
62.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
63.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
64.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
65.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
66.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
67.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
68.   Patz, John / oldfart
69.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
70.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
71.   Pickle, Byron / ?
72.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
73.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
74.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
75.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
76.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
77.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
78.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
79.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
80.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
81.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
82.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
83.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
84.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
85.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
86.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
87.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
88.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
89.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
90.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
91.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
92.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
93.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
94.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
95.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
96.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
97.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
98.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
99.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
100.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
101.   Wang, George / Kurious George
102.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
103.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
104.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
105.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 AOTD Cash Prize
$170 Runnerup pot is building toward $300
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: matanaska on April 04, 2015, 08:05:15 PM
Lots of salmon and fur bags at the Cove .
3 for 4.
 Released a 22"er no use of net
Kept a 26.5" and 27".
Farmed the 1st one when I hit my radio button and the loud annoying WX was irritating so while I was peddling and tokk my hand of the reel to turn the radio off the WX I got slack and lost it.  It was little anyways.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Fisherman X on April 04, 2015, 09:07:19 PM
Shouldn't that be on the Salmon Opener thread, or a new report, Rob, instead of GS9?
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: RacinRob on April 04, 2015, 09:58:24 PM
I think it  is very I relevant to this thread. Showing they are there.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 04, 2015, 10:09:57 PM
Holy Furbags!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Tote on April 04, 2015, 10:32:40 PM
Better keep your eyes peeled with all that GWS food in one location.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: crash on April 04, 2015, 10:35:16 PM
There was second raft of fur bags almost as big as that one over at the whistle today. Craziness.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Live2Fish on April 04, 2015, 10:38:23 PM
If landlord was in the area, I guess it's a good thing the place was thick with furbags....better odds?!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: SOMA on April 05, 2015, 07:22:35 AM
Better keep your eyes peeled with all that GWS food in one location.

On the positive side, maybe the GWS will not be so interested in Mirage drives.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Fisherman X on April 05, 2015, 08:09:02 AM
I think it  is very I relevant to this thread. Showing they are there.

You certainly have more knowledge and experience about this, I didn't know an early April Salmon presence and  bite would transfer to a mid-May forecast.

Do they always stay around for that kind of duration?
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 05, 2015, 09:07:26 AM
Quote from: Fisherman X
Shouldn't that be on the Salmon Opener thread, or a new report, Rob, instead of GS9?

No worries, John.  Rob just hasn't located the "Start New Thread" button yet.   :smt005 :smt002

Anyone is welcome to post Shelter Cove info on this thread.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: crash on April 05, 2015, 04:37:34 PM
Quote from: Fisherman X
Shouldn't that be on the Salmon Opener thread, or a new report, Rob, instead of GS9?

No worries, John.  Rob just hasn't located the "Start New Thread" button yet.   :smt005 :smt002

Anyone is welcome to post Shelter Cove info on this thread.

It's totally relevant to shelter cove. Full stop.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: RBark on April 05, 2015, 04:51:44 PM
It's not earth shattering news but, Shelter Cove just told me that the rates for camping increased from $22 to $25 per night for NCKA.

For whatever it may be worth to whoever.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 05, 2015, 05:15:55 PM
Here's my take on the camping at GS - I wish the campground would just treat our crew like anyone else.  Rent spots, be ready for a crowd, enforce their rules as usual.  The group area that they have provided in the past has been fun for some and maybe not fun for others.  Keeping an eye on each other's gear is a good thing, but being subject to rowdiness and rude or threatening behavior may be a byproduct of the group scene.

I'll call the campground owner and let him know that numbers are down this year, and I'll suggest that it would be great to rent event participants sites in one general area, but maybe he should just keep the site rental on an individual basis.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: SOMA on April 05, 2015, 05:34:46 PM
If the numbers are down this year, hope there will be enough food at the potluck for all the Shelter Cove residents.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: oldfart on April 05, 2015, 06:52:30 PM
We saw it here first but that mantanaska is a famous guy
http://www.myoutdoorbuddy.com/fishing_report.php?fishing=10299
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: Codzilla on April 05, 2015, 09:20:50 PM
The check is in the mail....  :smt044

Any particular request for wild game species again this year?

ELK !!!! Maybe some turkey since my boys and I have struck out so far lol !
Jeff
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: LoletaEric on April 06, 2015, 10:57:59 AM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
39.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
40.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
41.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
42.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
43.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
44.   Kaber, Doug / crash
45.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
46.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
47.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
48.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
49.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
50.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
51.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
52.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
53.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
54.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
55.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
56.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
57.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
58.   Martin, William / SOMA         
59.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
60.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
61.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
62.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
63.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
64.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
65.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
66.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
67.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
68.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
69.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
70.   Patz, John / oldfart
71.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
72.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
73.   Pickle, Byron / ?
74.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
75.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
76.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
77.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
78.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
79.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
80.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
81.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
82.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
83.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
84.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
85.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
86.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
87.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
88.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
89.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
90.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
91.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
92.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
93.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
94.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
95.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
96.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
97.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
98.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
99.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
100.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
101.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
102.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
103.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
104.   Wang, George / Kurious George
105.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
106.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
107.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
108.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
109.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD
$210 Runnerup Pot builds to $300
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: LoletaEric on April 07, 2015, 12:36:31 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
39.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
40.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
41.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
42.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
43.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
44.   Kaber, Doug / crash
45.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
46.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
47.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
48.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
49.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
50.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
51.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
52.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
53.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
54.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
55.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
56.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
57.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
58.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
59.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
60.   Martin, William / SOMA         
61.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
62.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
63.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
64.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
65.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
66.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
67.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
68.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
69.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
70.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
71.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
72.   Patz, John / oldfart
73.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
74.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
75.   Pickle, Byron / ?
76.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
77.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
78.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
79.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
80.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
81.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
82.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
83.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
84.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
85.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
86.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
87.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
88.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
89.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
90.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
91.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
92.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
93.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
94.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
95.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
96.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
97.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
98.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
99.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
100.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
101.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
102.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
103.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
104.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
105.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
106.   Wang, George / Kurious George
107.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
108.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
109.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
110.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
111.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD
$230 Runnerup pot builds to $300
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on April 07, 2015, 01:35:58 PM
Finally sent my reg off with the local postman this morning
The wife has been excited about this week sin e GS-8
Thanks for putting this event together Eric, let me know if you need anything ;0)
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on April 07, 2015, 04:06:18 PM
Just dropped mine off at the mail box this afternoon.
Really looking forward to fishing and diving there soon  :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: baitNbeer on April 07, 2015, 05:10:14 PM
gonna get my paper work all wrapped up n sent off tomorrow!
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: Fish Flogger on April 07, 2015, 07:23:43 PM
Eric, do you often get a lot last minute entries? Looks like we may upwards of maybe 130 when its all said and done. That's freaking nuts.

I'm trying to imagine what the beach is going to look like at first light :D

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: E Kayaker on April 07, 2015, 08:04:48 PM
Eric, do you often get a lot last minute entries? Looks like we may upwards of maybe 130 when its all said and done. That's freaking nuts.

I'm trying to imagine what the beach is going to look like at first light :D

-FF
Weren't there over 200 last year. I got the idea this year is going to be subdued, only 150 or so.  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Pacific Halibut are out - see page 20
Post by: WingShooter on April 07, 2015, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: wingshooter
Quote
A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod (one word) competition.

Eric,

I applaud your conservation efforts. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place and I hope my kids can experience the kind of fishing I've experienced.

What about adding green ling to the species list for GS? I think having salmon, ling cod and green ling sets up a fun, diverse and yet challenging bag for any competitive angler. We all know catching ling cod as by catch while trolling for salmon is a common occurrence. Adding a species like green ling really mixes the pot. Shelter cove has a very healthy green ling population and I think it's fun to catch those little buggers on light tackle.

Mike



It's not a bad idea, Mike, but I'm keeping it as is.  Total inches on Salmon, Lingcod and Cali Hali - four fish turned in with no more than 2 of one species.  Lingcod over 30" landed and safely released on video gets 4" bonus.  500 simoleons to AOTD, and runnerup cash is building to $300 - if we hit that then third place pot builds to max of $200.

Thanks for the considerations Eric, maybe next year on the greenies. OK the fam is a go and Branson is super excited.  I'll drop my paperwork in the mail this week.

I'll also bring up an Lowrance Elite fish finder for the raffle. Can't wait to get me some cove time!

Mike
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: LoletaEric on April 07, 2015, 09:35:48 PM
Quote from: Fish Flogger
Eric, do you often get a lot last minute entries? Looks like we may upwards of maybe 130 when its all said and done. That's freaking nuts.

I'm trying to imagine what the beach is going to look like at first light :D

-FF

I do often get quite a few last minute entries, Deva, but this year is looking to be down by several dozen at least.  We may end up at 150 or so.  I'm excited to have it cut down to a more manageable level and to be able to have more time to spend visiting with people.  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: BigGabe on April 07, 2015, 11:00:45 PM
The check will be in the mail for me and my brother in the morning.  I had to wait for final approval of my time off work before I could commit.  Shelter cove here we come.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 08, 2015, 07:05:54 AM
The check will be in the mail for me and my brother in the morning.  I had to wait for final approval of my time off work before I could commit.  Shelter cove here we come.

You mean wife!!  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 See ya there!
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: Huston Clan on April 08, 2015, 03:42:39 PM
Huston Clan and Team Chancho will be there...
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: LapuLapu on April 08, 2015, 03:50:48 PM
Sorry to say we won't make it this year Eric.   :smt010 Just happens to be the weekend of our daughter's graduation ceremony for her MBA.  Have a great tournament.  I know everyone will have a blast like always. 

Rey
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: Bird on April 08, 2015, 05:24:11 PM
Will drop in mail this weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone and fishing the Cove.  Thanks for your efforts Eric.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: G-Whiz on April 08, 2015, 06:00:20 PM
Sorry to say we won't make it this year Eric.   :smt010 Just happens to be the weekend of our daughter's graduation ceremony for her MBA.  Have a great tournament.  I know everyone will have a blast like always. 

Rey

Well... if Rey ain't going, neither am I :smt011..... jk!  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044

But seriously, I wont be joining the event again this year! Have a great time all!!!

LS crew: REPRESENT!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: otobepelagic on April 08, 2015, 06:13:38 PM
Will drop in mail this weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone and fishing the Cove.  Thanks for your efforts Eric.

Sheeesh...I wondered when you were going to pull the pin. :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: IslandYak on April 08, 2015, 06:57:26 PM
Check is in the mail and I am so looking forward to the madness. Eric, thanks for all your hard work for putting this event together. I know it's not that easy to put together such a huge event like the GS. Mahalo bruddah
Title: Re: GS9 - Great indications from last weekend's Salmon Opener at the Cove
Post by: sackyak on April 08, 2015, 08:37:09 PM


I do often get quite a few last minute entries, Deva, but this year is looking to be down by several dozen at least.  We may end up at 150 or so.  I'm excited to have it cut down to a more manageable level and to be able to have more time to spend visiting with people.  :smt001
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Weird that you feel that way.  I have a friend who I have hardly been able to spend any time with at GS lately even though he is always there.  Love you brother.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: FishWorks on April 08, 2015, 09:21:38 PM
Will drop in mail this weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone and fishing the Cove.  Thanks for your efforts Eric.

Sheeesh...I wondered when you were going to pull the pin.

Yes, mine will be in the mail too by the weekend. No worries, I'll be there...so looking forward to it..will be bringing the Mango Salsa to go with Jacks Taco Shack again! yeaaaaaa
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 08, 2015, 09:58:34 PM
Sorry you won't make it this year, Rey and Glen.

Glad to hear others are showing.  It's getting to be like a family reunion, and I like that a lot. 

Quote from: Etienne
I have a friend who I have hardly been able to spend any time with at GS lately even though he is always there.  Love you brother.

Truth, Brother.  Looking forward to some quality time.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: cajun on April 08, 2015, 10:56:53 PM
Mine will be in the mail tomorrow. Ready for the weekend! Got to be in the hospital Tuesday so only Thursday-Sunday this year.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: DrHabanero on April 09, 2015, 12:01:31 PM
Sad I am going to miss this year but every year Logan has Dad's day at scholl this weekend and I have missed it every time. Not this year so out this year , at least I can hit Sonoma coast much earlier this year. Have fun and make sure to get a tune up and brakes checked before heading up!  :smt005
Tight Lines!
Jimbo
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: P-Sherman on April 09, 2015, 01:06:40 PM
I mailed mine last Monday, I hope it's there already.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: Danglin on April 09, 2015, 02:04:09 PM
in with Bells on…

  Team Danglin is sitting this one out… fam and dog are staying home

  No Handicap for Danglin ….

  y'all are in trouble…     :cowboy_cool:
                                       
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: EWB on April 09, 2015, 03:24:56 PM
Incoming Eric. Family in tow!
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: kayakjack on April 09, 2015, 07:21:30 PM
I just sent e-mail giving up my room at the tides inn. Danglin and i are gonna share his room since his family isn't coming. So there is a room available.
Title: Re: GS9 - Final week of signups.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2015, 09:24:30 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
3.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
4.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
5.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
6.   Batt, David / Batt   
7.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
8.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
9.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
10.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
11.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
12.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
13.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
14.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
15.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
16.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
17.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
18.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
19.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
20.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
21.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
22.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
23.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
24.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
25.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
26.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
27.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
28.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
29.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
30.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
31.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
32.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
33.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
34.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
35.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
36.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
37.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
38.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
39.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
40.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
41.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
42.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
43.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
44.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
45.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
46.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
47.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
48.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
49.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
50.   Kaber, Doug / crash
51.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
52.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
53.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
54.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
55.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
56.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
57.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
58.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
59.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
60.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
61.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
62.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
63.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
64.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
65.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
66.   Martin, William / SOMA         
67.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
68.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
69.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
70.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
71.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
72.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
73.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
74.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
75.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
76.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
77.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
78.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
79.   Patz, John / oldfart
80.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
81.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
82.   Pickle, Byron / ?
83.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
84.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
85.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
86.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
87.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
88.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
89.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
90.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
91.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
92.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
93.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
94.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
95.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
96.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
97.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
98.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
99.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
100.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
101.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
102.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
103.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
104.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
105.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
106.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
107.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
108.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
109.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
110.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
111.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
112.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
113.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
114.   Wang, George / Kurious George
115.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
116.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
117.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
118.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
119.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD
$260 Runnerup cash pot is building to $300
Third place may yet see some cash!

 :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: vwool on April 09, 2015, 09:45:12 PM
At this moment I would be happy with 119th place. Money can't buy the friendships and good times that is GS.
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
Quote from: vwool
At this moment I would be happy with 119th place. Money can't buy the friendships and good times that is GS.

Right on, VW.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: Huston Clan on April 09, 2015, 10:45:32 PM
Check and forms in the mail :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: scubaluis on April 10, 2015, 08:54:46 AM
Eric
how is the crabbing in Shelter Cove or is it closed at in May?
and if ok, how deep?

Thanks
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: crash on April 10, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Eric
how is the crabbing in Shelter Cove or is it closed at in May?
and if ok, how deep?

Thanks

Crabbing is open, pressure is fairly light.  I don't know how they have been doing this year.  The traditional crabbing grounds are south of the launch past the bell, so think twice about it in a stiff north breeze.
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: Codzilla on April 10, 2015, 09:22:13 AM
At this moment I would be happy with 119th place. Money can't buy the friendships and good times that is GS.

+1 Victor, but I want 118th lol !!!!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 10, 2015, 08:12:04 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
4.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
5.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
6.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
7.   Batt, David / Batt   
8.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
9.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
10.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
11.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
12.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
13.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
14.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
15.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
16.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
17.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
18.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
19.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
20.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
21.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
22.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
23.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
24.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
25.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
26.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
27.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
28.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
29.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
30.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
31.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
32.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
33.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
34.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
35.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
36.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
37.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
38.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
39.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
40.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
41.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
42.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
43.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
44.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
45.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
46.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
47.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
48.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
49.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
50.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
51.   Kaber, Doug / crash
52.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
53.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
54.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
55.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
56.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
57.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
58.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
59.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
60.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
61.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
62.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
63.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
64.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
65.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
66.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
67.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
68.   Martin, William / SOMA         
69.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
70.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
71.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
72.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
73.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
74.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
75.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
76.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
77.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
78.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
79.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
80.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
81.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
82.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
83.   Patz, John / oldfart
84.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
85.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
86.   Pickle, Byron / ?
87.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
88.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
89.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
90.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
91.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
92.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
93.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
94.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
95.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
96.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
97.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
98.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
99.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
100.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
101.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
102.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
103.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
104.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
105.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
106.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
107.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
108.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
109.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
110.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
111.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
112.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
113.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
114.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
115.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
116.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
117.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
118.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
119.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
120.   Wang, George / Kurious George
121.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
122.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
123.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
124.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
125.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 AOTD cash prize
$290 cash pot builds to $300 for runnerup, then third place builds toward $200
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 11, 2015, 08:20:35 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
4.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
5.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
6.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
7.   Batt, David / Batt   
8.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
9.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
10.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
11.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
12.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
13.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
14.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
15.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
16.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
17.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
18.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
19.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
20.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
21.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
22.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
23.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
24.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
25.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
26.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
27.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
28.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
29.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
30.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
31.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
32.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
33.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
34.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
35.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
36.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
37.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
38.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
39.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
40.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
41.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
42.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
43.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
44.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
45.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
46.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
47.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
48.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
49.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
50.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
51.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
52.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
53.   Kaber, Doug / crash
54.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
55.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
56.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
57.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
58.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
59.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
60.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
61.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
62.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
63.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
64.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
65.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
66.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
67.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
68.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
69.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
70.   Martin, William / SOMA         
71.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
72.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
73.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
74.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
75.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
76.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
77.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
78.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
79.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
80.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
81.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
82.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
83.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
84.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
85.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
86.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
87.   Patz, John / oldfart
88.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
89.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
90.   Pickle, Byron / ?
91.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
92.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
93.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
94.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
95.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
96.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
97.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
98.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
99.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
100.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
101.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
102.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
103.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
104.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
105.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
106.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
107.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
108.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
109.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
110.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
111.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
112.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
113.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
114.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
115.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
116.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
117.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
118.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
119.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
120.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
121.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
122.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
123.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
124.   Wang, George / Kurious George
125.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
126.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
127.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
128.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
129.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

AOTD = $500 Cash Prize
Runnerup = $300 Cash Prize
3rd place cash pot = $30 and will build toward $200
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: brdopry on April 12, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
I have had good luck getting crabs in close in about 30 ft of water.
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: AbMan on April 12, 2015, 05:31:09 PM

Sad I am going to miss this year but every year Logan has Dad's day at scholl this weekend and I have missed it every time. Not this year so out this year , at least I can hit Sonoma coast much earlier this year. Have fun and make sure to get a tune up and brakes checked before heading up!  :smt005
Tight Lines!
Jimbo

You will be missed....but good call!
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LilRiverMan on April 12, 2015, 05:47:42 PM
In !
 Checks in the mail.
Looking for someone to share gas an driving.
Leaving Friday morning from Fremont.
Coming back Sunday afternoon
Camping
Set up for two yaks on my XV
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 12, 2015, 06:01:07 PM

Sad I am going to miss this year but every year Logan has Dad's day at scholl this weekend and I have missed it every time. Not this year so out this year , at least I can hit Sonoma coast much earlier this year. Have fun and make sure to get a tune up and brakes checked before heading up!  :smt005
Tight Lines!
Jimbo

You will be missed....but good call!

+1 - we'll miss you, Jimbo. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: DrHabanero on April 12, 2015, 10:20:14 PM

Sad I am going to miss this year but every year Logan has Dad's day at scholl this weekend and I have missed it every time. Not this year so out this year , at least I can hit Sonoma coast much earlier this year. Have fun and make sure to get a tune up and brakes checked before heading up!  :smt005
Tight Lines!
Jimbo

You will be missed....but good call!

+1 - we'll miss you, Jimbo.

Thanks I will miss everyone for sure. Will definitely try yo get up here later in the year for sure.
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 13, 2015, 11:58:12 AM
I just spent 20 minutes on the phone with Jack, the owner of Shelter Cove Campground and Deli.  Here's the scoop:  Jack wanted everyone to know that he's pleased to accommodate members of our club, but he had some very clear and direct stipulations about how the event weekend will go down at his property.  I was very pleased to engage Jack on this level, and I'm in full support of his position.  I started out by saying that numbers are down this year, and my intent is to build up the family aspect of my event while hopefully cutting back on any rowdiness, unruliness and disrespectful behavior on the part of the Gimme Shelter tournament group.  I suggested that I'd be in support of him just renting campsites like it's a normal busy weekend instead of having the group area we've had in the past.  Jack stated that he'll make the decision on that, and it'll be based on what he feels is best for his campground - again, I'm in full support.

Important points:

- Non-payment for camping, extra vehicles and other services that the campground provides will NOT be tolerated.  If someone from our group fails to pay for the services rendered at the campground or any other Cove business that person or persons will be kicked out of the campground and disqualified from the event.
- There's NO cleaning of fish/game in the campground - that's what the cleaning station right across the street is for.
- Jack sets up a place to wash gear like wetsuits - do NOT wash your gear in the showers.
- No rowdy drunkenness - you will be kicked out and disqualified from the event.
- No firearms or other weaponry are to be brandished in the campground or anywhere else at the Cove as part of Gimme Shelter.
- Only participants in the tournament will be allowed in the group camping area if Jack chooses to have one.
- All campground patrons must be respectful of others or they'll be kicked out.

This may sound harsh and negative - it's not.  I feel that the vast majority of our group consists of respectful and well behaved people who want to enjoy the fishing and camaraderie at Shelter Cove, and a few rude and disrespectful people should not be jeopardizing our enjoyment and use of facilities like the campground or anywhere else at Shelter Cove.  If you don't feel that you like the terms here then by all means cancel your plans and stay home - if you call me prior to April 20th when I put in my shirt and hoodie order I'll refund your money, and if you are only coming to hang out then please keep all of this in mind.  There are people every year who don't sign up for the tournament, and that's fine - you're even welcome to come to the potluck, but please be aware that we are representing each other as an online kayak fishing club.  Don't act in a way that disrespects that association with a great group of people who conduct themselves with high regard for honoring one another and our local hosts.

Thank you very much for taking this to heart, and please feel free to provide feedback and/or reinforcement of this message.

Gimme Shelter at Shelter Cove, California is a place for peace, love and good times with family and close friends - let's keep it that way.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: RacinRob on April 13, 2015, 12:06:57 PM
There is no need for skipping out on paying, being rude and obnoxious, or going against any of these simple rules. I support this 100%.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Cowman on April 13, 2015, 12:08:02 PM
There is no need for skipping out on paying, being rude and obnoxious, or going against any of these simple rules. I support this 100%.

+1

Counting down the days til GS9!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Live2Fish on April 13, 2015, 12:14:02 PM
True dat^. You wouldn't do that in ur hood...don't do it in someone else's!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: FishingForTheCure on April 13, 2015, 12:19:04 PM
Kinda sad that those types of things need to be stated but always a good idea to bring them to light!  Have fun everyone!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on April 13, 2015, 01:26:42 PM
Looks pretty reasonable to me and not any different from anyplace I have stayed.  It might be helpful to clarify what is expected of people not staying in the campground, such as where to park and if they are expected to pay as a visitor who is not spending the night. In the past, I have rented a house but spent evenings with friends at the campground.  Sometimes I parked in my friends campsites or near them.  Does this violate the extra car issue?  I'll be in the campground with the Man Van this year so this isn't an issue for me but it could be for others. 

Martin
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: LoletaEric on April 13, 2015, 01:51:28 PM
Quote from: Fish 'n Brew
Looks pretty reasonable to me and not any different from anyplace I have stayed.  It might be helpful to clarify what is expected of people not staying in the campground, such as where to park and if they are expected to pay as a visitor who is not spending the night. In the past, I have rented a house but spent evenings with friends at the campground.  Sometimes I parked in my friends campsites or near them.  Does this violate the extra car issue?  I'll be in the campground with the Man Van this year so this isn't an issue for me but it could be for others. 

Martin

Good points, Martin.  Thanks for bringing it up.  If you're not registered at the campground then please park outside the gate.  I drive through several times because I'm handing out dozens of tournament packets - otherwise I wouldn't be driving in there.  The campground doesn't want to have to police us, so let's not give them anything to wonder about - like driving through or parking in there if you're not registered...

Thank you all for the support on this.

Another couple of points:

I've heard some reports of locals complaining that people in our group drive too fast - I think it's BS because a high percentage of locals drive very fast, but, again, let's not give them any fuel.  Drive slowly, watch for deer and kids and pedestrians.  Enjoy your time at the Cove and take it slow like you're in the islands.  Also, I've heard reports of some local business people complaining!  I have no idea what that's about because we obviously bring lots of $ flow to town, but please try to let local businesses know when you're patronizing them that we're happy to support the local economy.  Jack told me about a new business in town that's in that great old restaurant building that overlooks the harbor - "Lost Coast Surf Shack".  Apparently a woman named Leanne runs it and she's got it well stocked with SUP rentals, ab gear, boards, yaks, Cove memorabilia and t-shirts...etc.  Jack says she's cool, so I'm buying stuff there to show my support.  If you have relatives or friends who need a wetsuit or other toys for the day please consider checking her gig out.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Sin Coast on April 13, 2015, 02:53:22 PM
All that sounds reasonable to me. Most of it is basic common sense.

Martin has a good point too. If you are visiting someone in the campground, park outside the campground and walk in (I would suggest parking by the lighthouse or the Machi statue or the boat trailer lot).


  Jack told me about a new business in town that's in that great old restaurant building that overlooks the harbor - "Lost Coast Surf Shack". 
+1
She's been on the scene for a while...former partner of Tsunami. Gave my wife a killer deal on a hoodie recently. Also bought some essentials for the kids in there (extra swimsuit, sand toys, etc). I'll stop to say Hi when in town.   
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: otobepelagic on April 13, 2015, 03:12:32 PM
All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: matanaska on April 13, 2015, 03:17:07 PM
All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!

I have noticed more boat  trailers on the beach lately so parking will be even more limited.  Since I may be camping this year I will probably wheel mine since it beats loading in on the truck every time and resetting all up on the yak.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on April 13, 2015, 03:58:10 PM
Thanks for reiterating that this is a family event.  I've never been to a GS event, but I have been to other events.  Everyone seems so nice and friendly, it's hard to believe that there has ever been any problems.  The only thing that has ever happened at any event I attended was the music with the obscene lyrics.  Rap stuff that would singe the hair off a sailor.  Ha!  (No, not the uke jam sessions!)  I can't even say if it was anyone within the NCKA group or some other camper.  I just kept moving on until I found a group chilling out and far enough away to not hear the lyrics. 

I am also cheered to hear that bumming a ride up the hill may not be problem.  I am not as young as I used to be and dragging my PA up that hill has me rethinking what I would do.  Sounds like carting it DOWN the hill to the water won't be a problem?

Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: matanaska on April 13, 2015, 04:33:52 PM
Thanks for reiterating that this is a family event.  I've never been to a GS event, but I have been to other events.  Everyone seems so nice and friendly, it's hard to believe that there has ever been any problems.  The only thing that has ever happened at any event I attended was the music with the obscene lyrics.  Rap stuff that would singe the hair off a sailor.  Ha!  (No, not the uke jam sessions!)  I can't even say if it was anyone within the NCKA group or some other camper.  I just kept moving on until I found a group chilling out and far enough away to not hear the lyrics. 

I am also cheered to hear that bumming a ride up the hill may not be problem.  I am not as young as I used to be and dragging my PA up that hill has me rethinking what I would do.  Sounds like carting it DOWN the hill to the water won't be a problem?


2-3 people on the tailgate of a truck holding their kayak with wheels attached is the easiest way up the hill.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: RacinRob on April 13, 2015, 04:37:17 PM
What are the tides looking like for GS?
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 13, 2015, 04:46:38 PM
Very reasonable Eric, I think the group as a whole can monitor each other, and we all know what is expected of us.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: RBark on April 13, 2015, 05:40:07 PM
I like these rules.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: matanaska on April 13, 2015, 05:42:54 PM
What are the tides looking like for GS?

Shelter Cove, California
40.0250° N, 124.0583° W

2015-05-13 Wed  1:54 AM PDT    1.4 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  6:02 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-13 Wed  7:33 AM PDT    4.7 feet  High Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  1:44 PM PDT    0.5 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  8:20 PM PDT    5.9 feet  High Tide
2015-05-13 Wed  8:22 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-14 Thu  2:51 AM PDT    0.7 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  6:02 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-14 Thu  8:47 AM PDT    4.8 feet  High Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  2:38 PM PDT    0.8 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-14 Thu  8:23 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-14 Thu  9:02 PM PDT    6.2 feet  High Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  3:43 AM PDT    0.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  6:01 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-15 Fri  9:53 AM PDT    4.9 feet  High Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  3:29 PM PDT    1.1 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-15 Fri  8:24 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-15 Fri  9:44 PM PDT    6.5 feet  High Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  4:31 AM PDT   -0.6 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  6:00 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-16 Sat 10:53 AM PDT    5.0 feet  High Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  4:18 PM PDT    1.4 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-16 Sat  8:25 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-16 Sat 10:24 PM PDT    6.6 feet  High Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:17 AM PDT   -1.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:59 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-17 Sun 11:49 AM PDT    5.1 feet  High Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  5:06 PM PDT    1.7 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-17 Sun  8:26 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-17 Sun  9:15 PM PDT   New Moon
2015-05-17 Sun 11:04 PM PDT    6.7 feet  High Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  5:58 AM PDT   Sunrise
2015-05-18 Mon  6:02 AM PDT   -1.2 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-18 Mon 12:43 PM PDT    5.1 feet  High Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  5:53 PM PDT    2.0 feet  Low Tide
2015-05-18 Mon  8:27 PM PDT   Sunset
2015-05-18 Mon 11:45 PM PDT    6.6 feet  High Tide
2015-05-19 Tue  5:57 AM PDT   Sunrise
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: RacinRob on April 13, 2015, 06:40:50 PM
Is 5' ok to park on the beach?
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: IslandYak on April 13, 2015, 06:46:17 PM
It's a private campground so everyone should abide by their rules.  Kudos to Eric for working with Jack to make this a family friendly event not just for the participants but for family and friends that wants to enjoy Shelter Cove.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: E Kayaker on April 13, 2015, 07:13:19 PM
I'm interested to hear what he has to say about group area vs individual sites. I tried to make a reservation a couple weeks back and he said I couldn't because it would be one large group area. Please let us know if that changes.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on April 13, 2015, 07:27:55 PM
I'm interested to hear what he has to say about group area vs individual sites. I tried to make a reservation a couple weeks back and he said I couldn't because it would be one large group area. Please let us know if that changes.

That's strange.  I made a reservation for site #7 back on December 30th.  I called yesterday to confirm and he verified my name, address, dates and site #. 

Perhaps all he has left is the group area?

Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: Great Bass 2 on April 13, 2015, 07:39:34 PM

Gimme Shelter at Shelter Cove, California is a place for peace, love and good times with family and close friends - let's keep it that way.   :smt001

I support this Eric. Many families don't attend NCKA events because of the drugs, alcohol, profanity and disorderly conduct. This has been a detriment to some events. As an event organizer, you have to set the culture and expectations for the event. Whatever you decide, I will support it.

On the other hand, partying hard is also part of NCKA, at least a part of NCKA. Having events where people can can do their thing is also good. It's like "Burning Man", people who go know what to expect. I think having family events vs non-family is a good thing. I like both.  :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Let's do this.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 13, 2015, 07:47:54 PM

Gimme Shelter at Shelter Cove, California is a place for peace, love and good times with family and close friends - let's keep it that way.   :smt001

I support this Eric. Many families don't attend NCKA events because of the drugs, alcohol, profanity and disorderly conduct. This has been a detriment to some events. As an event organizer, you have to set the culture and expectations for the event. Whatever you decide, I will support it.

On the other hand, partying hard is also part of NCKA, at least a part of NCKA. Having events where people can can do their thing is also good. It's like "Burning Man", people who go know what to expect. I think having family events vs non-family is a good thing. I like both.  :smt005

+1    :thumbsup:

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Tote on April 13, 2015, 08:20:32 PM
It basically boils down to using common sense.
Should be a cake walk.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: LoletaEric on April 13, 2015, 08:56:04 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
4.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
5.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
6.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
7.   Batt, David / Batt   
8.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
9.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
10.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
11.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
12.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
13.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
14.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
15.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
16.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
17.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
18.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
19.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
20.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
21.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
22.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
23.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
24.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
25.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
26.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
27.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
28.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
29.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
30.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
31.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
32.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
33.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
34.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
35.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
36.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
37.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
38.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
39.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
40.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
41.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
42.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
43.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
44.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
45.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
46.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
47.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
48.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
49.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
50.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
51.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
52.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
53.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
54.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
55.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
56.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
57.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
58.   Kaber, Doug / crash
59.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
60.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
61.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
62.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
63.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
64.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
65.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
66.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
67.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
68.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
69.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
70.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
71.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
72.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
73.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
74.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
75.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
76.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
77.   Martin, William / SOMA         
78.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
79.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
80.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
81.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
82.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
83.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
84.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
85.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
86.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
87.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
88.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
89.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
90.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
91.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
92.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
93.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
94.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
95.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
96.   Patz, John / oldfart
97.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
98.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
99.   Pickle, Byron / ?
100.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
101.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
102.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
103.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
104.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
105.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
106.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
107.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
108.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
109.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
110.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
111.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1
112.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
113.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
114.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
115.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
116.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
117.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
118.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
119.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
120.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
121.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
122.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
123.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
124.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
125.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
126.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
127.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
128.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
129.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
130.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
131.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
132.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
133.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
134.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
135.   Wang, George / Kurious George
136.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
137.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
138.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
139.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
140.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
141.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

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Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Fisherman X on April 13, 2015, 09:03:05 PM
It basically boils down to using common sense.
Should be a cake walk.

Yep, except what you refer to as "Common Sense" seems so uncommon lately.

I appreciate the well articulated expectations, it puts us all on common ground and excludes the "nobody told me" excuse.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: IsaoK on April 13, 2015, 09:19:16 PM
All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!

Thanks for bringing this up. Am & I parked on the beach last year just cause we were up early and excited, and it seemed like it was all good. This year we will wheel down like the youngsters we are  :smt003


Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: LoletaEric on April 13, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
To be fair and honest, the beach parking is first come, first served.  The big no-no there is blocking someone in.   :smt011

If you park there then pull all the way up to the bank, and when you leave be ready for someone to take your spot - that's how it works there.  I encourage everyone to wheel down there, but I try to get there early enough to unload and park there.  I'm a local though.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Dry Bones on April 13, 2015, 09:47:40 PM
All good points on Jack's, Eric's, and others concerns. Maybe one other item that might be addressed in advance...."Parking/traffic on the beach". I know Eric covers this at the safety meeting but it is difficult to hear his speech due to the size of the crowd.  I have made all the recent GS events and have yet to park on the beach. With limited parking down there it only seems reasonable for the able bodied people in our group to wheel down and lock your wheels at the guardrail. This relieves the pressure on the launching tractor and other truck/boat launchers. There is always someone willing to allow us to hitchhike on their tail gate for a ride back up the hill towing your kayak. Just a thought. Let's have fun!!!

Thanks for bringing this up. Am & I parked on the beach last year just cause we were up early and excited, and it seemed like it was all good. This year we will wheel down like the youngsters we are  :smt003
I'm glad you parked there last year.  I got to meet you and Am when you gave me a ride up.  Thanks again.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: I Zod Out on April 13, 2015, 09:53:28 PM
This will be my 1st Gimme Shelter. I'll be fishing in the tournament. My wife will be traveling to the Lost Coast with me.  We are seasoned outdoorsey types. After arrival at our motel, she will be using a walker, or I will push her around in a wheelchair to participate in the festivities in the campground. We look forward in sharing the comaraderie of this event with everyone. Will appreciate any advice offered here. TIA :smt006

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: cajun on April 14, 2015, 12:20:13 AM
The rules stated are basic and we just need to police our own. Some of the past issues I believe have been locals that joined the party. They seem to be questionable at times but it's camping at the cove!

    Jack told me back in january that he enjoys our group and it gotten better.  We just need to watch for the problems and be proactive.

   Just over a month!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Sailfish on April 14, 2015, 12:45:23 AM
Somebody starts a count down PLEASE!  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: hightide on April 14, 2015, 05:49:41 AM
Somebody starts a count down PLEASE!  :smt003
Do it Sonny!
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: matanaska on April 14, 2015, 08:06:15 AM
Last Friday night as I was winding down about to go lay down in the camper, a local in a big truck drove on to the airstrip and floored it going North.  While I was cleaning my fish I could hear a bunch of drama at the beach ànd a truck came racing up the hill.

The locals can definitely cause problems if they get mixed in our group.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Murfman on April 14, 2015, 09:22:10 AM
I would recommend any campers go and introduce themselves to Jack and thank him for accomodating us. And buy a burger from him too (killer burgers!!)

I also have a buddy that's coming but wont be fishing (motion sickness of the worst kind) with a truck that we might be able to bribe with a 6 pack to shuttle yakers back up the hill. It would be great if we could organize something so no one has to (or should) park down below. It would give us lots of room as a stagging area. Really...parking (and the traffic jam) is a hassle down there...getting out by a lift up the hill is way faster without any of the traffic hassle. If we had 2 or 3 trucks running it would go super smoothly. I'll volunteer after I'm done fishing, but if we had a few non-tourny folks to help that would be great.

Just a thought-
-Murf
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on April 14, 2015, 09:32:22 AM
Last Friday night as I was winding down about to go lay down in the camper, a local in a big truck drove on to the airstrip and floored it going North.  While I was cleaning my fish I could hear a bunch of drama at the beach ànd a truck came racing up the hill.

The locals can definitely cause problems if they get mixed in our group.

I was there in August and a local was speeding on the beach South of the ramp. He kept doing donuts in the sand until his truck just stalled.

Then he got it started again and sped North and up the ramp doing around 45MPH.

Crazy SOB  :smt009
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: PISCEAN on April 14, 2015, 09:44:21 AM
Last Friday night as I was winding down about to go lay down in the camper, a local in a big truck drove on to the airstrip and floored it going North.  While I was cleaning my fish I could hear a bunch of drama at the beach ànd a truck came racing up the hill.

The locals can definitely cause problems if they get mixed in our group.

I was there in August and a local was speeding on the beach South of the ramp. He kept doing donuts in the sand until his truck just stalled.

Then he got it started again and sped North and up the ramp doing around 45MPH.

Crazy SOB  :smt009

That's how they drive on the dirt road out to Mattole too, spraying gravel all over the place. Meth is a hell of a drug.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: wizz on April 14, 2015, 09:59:52 AM
Finally. Sit reserved, and check is in the mail. There's just something not right about getting the taxes done BEFORE getting registered for the cove. Ass backerds I tell ya.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: scubaluis on April 14, 2015, 02:21:20 PM
I'm interested to hear what he has to say about group area vs individual sites. I tried to make a reservation a couple weeks back and he said I couldn't because it would be one large group area. Please let us know if that changes.

That's strange.  I made a reservation for site #7 back on December 30th.  I called yesterday to confirm and he verified my name, address, dates and site #. 

Perhaps all he has left is the group area?

If you are calling to reserve a RV site then they will accommodate you, if you are camping in a tent is first come first serve. no reservations taken for any camping sites.
if you are by yourself is 25.00 per night or rent any site that is available if you want to be with your group. there is restrictions as how many people on 1 site.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: WingShooter on April 14, 2015, 02:55:11 PM
Last Friday night as I was winding down about to go lay down in the camper, a local in a big truck drove on to the airstrip and floored it going North.  While I was cleaning my fish I could hear a bunch of drama at the beach ànd a truck came racing up the hill.

The locals can definitely cause problems if they get mixed in our group.

I was there in August and a local was speeding on the beach South of the ramp. He kept doing donuts in the sand until his truck just stalled.

Then he got it started again and sped North and up the ramp doing around 45MPH.

Crazy SOB  :smt009

Same guy in the old beat up dodge pick-up?
Last year and the year before he did the same thing. I remember him yelling something highly intelligent regarding those dam kayakers.
We couldn't really understand him due to the tabacki in the lip and his modified "No-No" exhaust system.  :smt102

Ahhh, what a fun day.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: SOMA on April 14, 2015, 03:54:15 PM
Last Friday night as I was winding down about to go lay down in the camper, a local in a big truck drove on to the airstrip and floored it going North.  While I was cleaning my fish I could hear a bunch of drama at the beach ànd a truck came racing up the hill.

The locals can definitely cause problems if they get mixed in our group.

I was there in August and a local was speeding on the beach South of the ramp. He kept doing donuts in the sand until his truck just stalled.

Then he got it started again and sped North and up the ramp doing around 45MPH.

Crazy SOB  :smt009

Same guy in the old beat up dodge pick-up?
Last year and the year before he did the same thing. I remember him yelling something highly intelligent regarding those dam kayakers.
We couldn't really understand him due to the tabacki in the lip and his modified "No-No" exhaust system.  :smt102

Ahhh, what a fun day.

I guess I better leave MY beat-up old Dodge pick-up at home and take my Ford.  Would hate to be mistaken for a mouth breather.
Title: Re: GS9 - Message from Jack, owner of campground - page 25 - please read it
Post by: LoletaEric on April 14, 2015, 07:52:05 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
4.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
5.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
6.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
7.   Batt, David / Batt   
8.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
9.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
10.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
11.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
12.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
13.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
14.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
15.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
16.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
17.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
18.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
19.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
20.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
21.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
22.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
23.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
24.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
25.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
26.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
27.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
28.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
29.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
30.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
31.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
32.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
33.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
34.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
35.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
36.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
37.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
38.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
39.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
40.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
41.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
42.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
43.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
44.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
45.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
46.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
47.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
48.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
49.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
50.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
51.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
52.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
53.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
54.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
55.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
56.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
57.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
58.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
59.   Kaber, Doug / crash
60.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
61.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
62.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
63.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
64.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
65.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
66.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
67.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
68.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
69.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
70.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
71.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
72.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
73.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
74.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
75.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
76.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
77.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
78.   Martin, William / SOMA         
79.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
80.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
81.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
82.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
83.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
84.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
85.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
86.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
87.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
88.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
89.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
90.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
91.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
92.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
93.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
94.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
95.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
96.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
97.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
98.   Patz, John / oldfart
99.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
100.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
101.   Pickle, Byron / ?
102.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
103.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
104.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
105.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
106.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
107.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
108.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
109.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
110.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
111.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
112.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
113.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1
114.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
115.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
116.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
117.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
118.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
119.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
120.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
121.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
122.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
123.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
124.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
125.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
126.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
127.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
128.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
129.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
130.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
131.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
132.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
133.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
134.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
135.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
136.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
137.   Wang, George / Kurious George
138.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
139.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
140.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
141.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
142.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
143.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 AOTD cash prize
$300 Runnerup cash prize
$140 3rd Place cash pot is growing to $200, and we might even get a 4th Place pot going!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 15, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
 :smt001
Ok Eric, I have mailed my release form and registration along with the moola.  :smt003

I honestly don't know whether I can make it. Since I will be returning to work from disability on may 4th. I need to figure out what family matter I must attend to and notify my work for that time off.  :smt002

I really hope that I can attend. If not. I will try to coordinate having someone from the area pick up my goodies and I will retrieve them from here.

Pat or Sonny live near by.  :smt002 :smt002

Does the person have to be present for raffle winning of kayak ?

If I am able to attend. Would there still be camping available ? Wont know till the 4th.

If it doesn't work out. I will definitely be there in Spirit , and with some awesome goodies as reminders of a Great event you put on. Thanks for all the hard work you do !!!!

Hope ta see ya All there....  :smt006

Thanks for the Sponsor Cajun ! Hope ta see ya there Devil Dog !   :smt003


Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 15, 2015, 06:58:11 PM
I hope you can make it, Alex.  No prob sending your schwag with PK or Sonny if you can't attend.  You do need to be present to win the raffle.  I think there'll be plenty of space to camp.
Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 15, 2015, 07:15:09 PM
I hope you can make it, Alex.  No prob sending your schwag with PK or Sonny if you can't attend.  You do need to be present to win the raffle.  I think there'll be plenty of space to camp.

 :smt007 :smt007

Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 15, 2015, 07:38:43 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
4.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
5.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
6.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
7.   Batt, David / Batt   
8.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
9.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
10.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
11.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
12.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
13.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
14.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
15.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
16.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
17.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
18.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
19.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
20.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
21.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
22.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
23.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
24.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
25.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
26.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
27.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
28.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
29.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
30.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
31.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
32.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
33.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
34.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
35.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
36.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
37.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
38.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
39.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
40.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
41.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
42.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
43.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
44.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         ?
45.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
46.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
47.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
48.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
49.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
50.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
51.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
52.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
53.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
54.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
55.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
56.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
57.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
58.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
59.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
60.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
61.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
62.   Kaber, Doug / crash
63.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
64.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
65.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
66.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
67.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
68.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
69.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
70.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
71.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
72.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
73.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
74.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
75.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
76.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
77.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
78.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
79.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
80.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
81.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
82.   Martin, William / SOMA         
83.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
84.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
85.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
86.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
87.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
88.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
89.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
90.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
91.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
92.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
93.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
94.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
95.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
96.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
97.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
98.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
99.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
100.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
101.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
102.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
103.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
104.   Patz, John / oldfart
105.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
106.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
107.   Pickle, Byron / ?
108.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
109.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
110.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
111.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
112.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
113.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
114.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
115.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
116.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
117.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
118.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
119.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1
120.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
121.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
122.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
123.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
124.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
125.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
126.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
127.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
128.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
129.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
130.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
131.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
132.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
133.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
134.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
135.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
136.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
137.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
138.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
139.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
140.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
141.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
142.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
143.   Wang, George / Kurious George
144.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
145.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
146.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
147.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
148.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
149.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
150.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 cash prize for AOTD
$300 cash prize for runnerup
$170 cash pot builds to $200 for 3rd place
Will 4th place get some dough?!...
Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: cajun on April 15, 2015, 07:44:21 PM
:smt001

Thanks for the Sponsor Cajun ! Hope ta see ya there Devil Dog !   :smt003


Alex

Hope you can make it! If not maybe you can make it up later in the season.
Title: Re: GS9 - Today is the last day to send your entry.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 15, 2015, 08:27:10 PM
:smt001

Thanks for the Sponsor Cajun ! Hope ta see ya there Devil Dog !   :smt003
I see we are the same age as well Ol Timer.  :smt006

Alex

Hope you can make it! If not maybe you can make it up later in the season.

I am looking forward to kayak fishing up that way soon if not GS9. Will hit ya up ..

Since there are no fish here in the Monterey bay..  :smt003
Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: BigJim on April 16, 2015, 02:52:18 PM
I spoke to Zilla yesterday and he is up North and doesn't think he will be able to make it back in time.  :smt009

Gonna miss seeing him and Bubba in the corner!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 16, 2015, 06:50:02 PM
Zilla will be missed - hopefully he'll at least crash the party...

Here's where we stand right now.

GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tom / Fish Bonz         Pro
4.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
5.   Bailey, Mike / BoomStick2         Pro
6.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
7.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
8.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
9.   Batt, David / Batt   
10.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
11.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
12.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
13.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
14.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
15.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
16.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
17.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
18.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
19.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
20.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
21.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
22.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
23.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
24.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
25.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
26.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
27.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
28.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
29.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
30.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
31.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
32.   Dickinson, Don / PescaDono         Pro
33.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
34.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
35.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
36.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
37.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
38.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
39.   Flood, Brian / Thedude         Pro
40.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
41.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
42.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
43.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
44.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
45.   Gasparino, Duane / DG         Pro
46.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
47.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
48.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
49.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         ?
50.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
51.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
52.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
53.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
54.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
55.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
56.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
57.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
58.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
59.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
60.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
61.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
62.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
63.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
64.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
65.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
66.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
67.   Kaber, Doug / crash
68.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
69.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
70.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
71.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
72.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
73.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
74.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
75.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
76.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
77.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
78.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
79.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
80.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
81.   Lane, Ross / BoomStick         Pro
82.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
83.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
84.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
85.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
86.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
87.   Loomis, Chris / Fishloomis         Pro
88.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
89.   Martin, William / SOMA         
90.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
91.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
92.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
93.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
94.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
95.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
96.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
97.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
98.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
99.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
100.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
101.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
102.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
103.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
104.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
105.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
106.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
107.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
108.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
109.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
110.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
111.   Patterson, Jose / Jose Patterson      
112.   Patz, John / oldfart
113.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
114.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
115.   Pickle, Byron / ?
116.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
117.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
118.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
119.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
120.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
121.   Riboli, Joe / Joe Riboli?   
122.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
123.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
124.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro
125.   Rough, Aaron / Roughster            
126.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
127.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
128.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
129.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1
130.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
131.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
132.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
133.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
134.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
135.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
136.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
137.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
138.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
139.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
140.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
141.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
142.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
143.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
144.   Taft, Tom / FreshAirInspector   
145.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
146.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
147.   Tindal, Adrienne / Motherladybug
148.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
149.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
150.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
151.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
152.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
153.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
154.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
155.   Wang, George / Kurious George
156.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
157.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
158.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
159.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
160.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
161.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
162.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD

$300 Cash Prize for Runnerup

$200 Cash Prize for 3rd place

$40 cash pot for 4th place is building!!!   :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: RBark on April 16, 2015, 06:52:29 PM
Wow I can't believe that I will make $500 and my brother will make $300. That's going to be awesome!  :smt005 :smt005 :smt044

Super stoked. Making checklists now to make sure I don't forget anything!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: SRJ on April 16, 2015, 07:24:05 PM
Hey all,

Ultra stoked to hang and chill with you all. Jim...I called Zilla right after you did, worried when I didn't see his name. We were both certainly on the same wave length. Bummed he'll be missing :-/ I coming up on Wed and will see all of you there!
SRJ
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: RacinRob on April 16, 2015, 07:32:09 PM
Wow I can't believe that I will make $500 and my brother will make $300. That's going to be awesome!  :smt005 :smt005 :smt044

Super stoked. Making checklists now to make sure I don't forget anything!!

By the time I get my 40% for giving you a place to stay and my 3rd place winnings I will be golden!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: RBark on April 16, 2015, 07:35:40 PM
Dangit I knew there was a catch!  :smt013

 :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2015, 07:19:56 AM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tom / Fish Bonz         Pro
4.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
5.   Bailey, Mike / BoomStick2         Pro
6.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
7.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
8.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
9.   Batt, David / Batt   
10.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
11.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
12.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
13.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
14.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
15.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
16.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
17.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
18.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
19.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
20.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
21.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
22.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
23.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
24.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
25.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
26.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
27.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
28.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
29.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
30.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
31.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
32.   Dickinson, Don / PescaDono         Pro
33.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
34.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
35.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
36.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
37.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
38.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
39.   Flood, Brian / Thedude         Pro
40.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
41.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
42.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
43.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
44.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
45.   Gasparino, Duane / DG         Pro
46.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
47.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
48.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
49.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         
50.   Green, Cory / ?            Pro
51.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
52.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
53.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
54.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
55.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
56.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
57.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
58.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
59.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
60.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
61.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
62.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
63.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
64.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
65.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
66.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
67.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
68.   Kaber, Doug / crash
69.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
70.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
71.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
72.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
73.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
74.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
75.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
76.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
77.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
78.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
79.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
80.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
81.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
82.   Lane, Ross / BoomStick         Pro
83.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
84.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
85.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
86.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
87.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
88.   Loomis, Chris / Fishloomis         Pro
89.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
90.   Martin, William / SOMA         
91.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
92.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
93.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
94.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
95.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
96.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
97.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
98.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
99.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
100.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
101.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
102.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
103.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
104.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
105.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
106.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
107.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
108.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
109.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
110.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
111.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
112.   Patterson, Jose / Jose Patterson      
113.   Patz, John / oldfart
114.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
115.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
116.   Pickle, Byron / ?
117.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
118.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
119.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
120.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
121.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
122.   Riboli, Joe / Joe Riboli?   
123.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
124.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
125.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro
126.   Rough, Aaron / Roughster            
127.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
128.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
129.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
130.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1
131.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
132.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
133.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
134.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
135.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
136.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
137.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
138.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
139.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
140.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
141.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
142.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
143.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
144.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
145.   Taft, Tom / FreshAirInspector   
146.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
147.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
148.   Tindal, Adrienne / Motherladybug
149.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
150.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
151.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
152.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
153.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
154.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
155.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
156.   Wang, George / Kurious George
157.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
158.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
159.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
160.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
161.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
162.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
163.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro
164.   Ziomek, Tracey / SCTrace         Pro

$500 = AOTD
$300 = Runnerup
$200 = 3rd Place
$60 = 4th place cash pot building toward $100
Will 5th place get some love?
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: I Zod Out on April 17, 2015, 09:17:51 AM
There are over 100 pros entered in the GS9 Tournament.

Question;

Does a pro have a commercial license or what?

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2015, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: I Zod Out
There are over 100 pros entered in the GS9 Tournament.

Question;

Does a pro have a commercial license or what?

I Zod Out

It's just a name for the division that competes for cash.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 17, 2015, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: I Zod Out
There are over 100 pros entered in the GS9 Tournament.

Question;

Does a pro have a commercial license or what?

I Zod Out

It's just a name for the division that competes for cash.

Eric, i did mail my info and check for tournament. If i am able to make it. Can i pay for side bet when i arrive ? If not, no worries. I will just be content with making it up there.   :smt001

Hope ta see you all.

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2015, 10:47:25 AM
Quote from: Bulldog---Alex
Can i pay for side bet when i arrive ?

Sorry, Alex, it's not a side bet - it's Pro Division, and only those who sign up on time can compete.  Thanks for your understanding.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. Let the promotion of positive vibes begin!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2015, 12:29:42 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tom / Fish Bonz         Pro
4.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
5.   Bailey, Mike / BoomStick2         Pro
6.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
7.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
8.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
9.   Batt, David / Batt   
10.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
11.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
12.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
13.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
14.   Brewer, Jef / One F   
15.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
16.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
17.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
18.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
19.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
20.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
21.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
22.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
23.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
24.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
25.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
26.   Clark, Bret / Disney44
27.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
28.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
29.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
30.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
31.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
32.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
33.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
34.   Dickinson, Don / PescaDono         Pro
35.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
36.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
37.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
38.   Dusseault, Lorenzo / Mr. Zo
39.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
40.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
41.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
42.   Flood, Brian / Thedude         Pro
43.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
44.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
45.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
46.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
47.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
48.   Gasparino, Duane / DG         Pro
49.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
50.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
51.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
52.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         
53.   Green, Cory / ?            Pro
54.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
55.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
56.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
57.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
58.   Hofer, Kevin / Insearchoffish         Pro
59.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
60.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
61.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
62.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
63.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
64.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
65.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
66.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
67.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
68.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
69.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
70.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
71.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
72.   Kaber, Doug / crash
73.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
74.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
75.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
76.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
77.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
78.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
79.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
80.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
81.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
82.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
83.   Klatt, Greg / Apex40            Pro
84.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
85.   Koons, Adam / ATD            Pro
86.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
87.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
88.   Lane, Ross / BoomStick         Pro
89.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
90.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
91.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
92.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
93.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
94.   Lo, Brutus / brutuslo8   
95.   Loomis, Chris / Fishloomis         Pro
96.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
97.   Martin, Steven / Tiny            Pro
98.   Martin, William / SOMA         
99.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
100.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
101.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
102.   McKoy, Austin / Mckoya8006      
103.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
104.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
105.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
106.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
107.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
108.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
109.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
110.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
111.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
112.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
113.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
114.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
115.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
116.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
117.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
118.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
119.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
120.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
121.   Patterson, Jose / Jose Patterson      
122.   Patz, John / oldfart
123.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
124.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
125.   Pickle, Byron / ?
126.   Pratt, James / Rider            Pro
127.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
128.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
129.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
130.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
131.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
132.   Riboli, Joe / Joe Riboli?   
133.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
134.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
135.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro
136.   Rough, Aaron / Roughster            
137.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
138.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
139.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
140.   Santos, Michael / san miguel          Pro
141.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1            Pro
142.   Satre, Alain / AlsHobieOutback      
143.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
144.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
145.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
146.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
147.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
148.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
149.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
150.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro
151.   Sigala, Alex / Bulldog      
152.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
153.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
154.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
155.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
156.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
157.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
158.   Taft, Tom / FreshAirInspector   
159.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
160.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
161.   Tanagon, Jason / Str8fishin         Pro
162.   Taube, Dylan / Dill the Diver      
163.   Tindal, Adrienne / Motherladybug
164.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
165.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
166.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
167.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
168.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
169.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
170.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
171.   Wang, George / Kurious George
172.   Wang, Tim / Krusty            Pro
173.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
174.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
175.   Wilson, Greyson / Tarpon Kid      Pro
176.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
177.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
178.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
179.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
180.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro
181.   Ziomek, Tracey / SCTrace         Pro

$500 Cash to AOTD

$300 Cash to Runnerup

$200 Cash to 3rd place

$100 Cash to 4th place

$50 Cash to 5th place

$50 Cash to 6th place!

(I lost count at some point and have now triple checked this - if you feel you're in the wrong division PM me please)
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Jriggs on April 17, 2015, 04:15:14 PM
5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: cajun on April 17, 2015, 04:43:10 PM
Needing a team, any humboldtians have room?
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: RBark on April 17, 2015, 05:44:14 PM
5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

You and me both!!  :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: crash on April 17, 2015, 06:12:57 PM
Re: family concerns:

I was one of the most pissed about the campground issue that came up a few years ago.  Its been extremely chill the last couple years and I'm bringing my 10 year old daughter to the campground this year.  I feel pretty strongly that the family element is well supported and here to stay. 

Looking forward to a great family friendly event!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Fisherman X on April 17, 2015, 06:57:01 PM
5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

Lots, Jeff, lots. It just means you'll need to make some more trips to the salt to maximize your investment. Ill meetcha on the Mendo coast!

John
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Sailfish on April 17, 2015, 11:31:05 PM
5 Weeks until Shelter Cove. I'm already spending $$, what kind of damage am I going to do in 5 weeks.

Are you kidding me?  :smt003  It less than 4 weeks for me  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: RacinRob on April 17, 2015, 11:53:53 PM
25 days or so till I am on the road.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Sailfish on April 18, 2015, 12:10:33 AM
25 days or so till I am on the road.

Same here... :smt002


25 DAYS TIL WE HIT THE ROAD TO SHELTER COVE!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Fish Flogger on April 18, 2015, 10:25:48 AM
Can't wait...
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: SRJ on April 18, 2015, 10:45:28 AM
Greg,

I'll join you as a team if you're up for it. Couple of cunning 50 year old's! Let me know,

Shannon
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: Live2Fish on April 18, 2015, 12:27:25 PM
Gonna be a good time! Not sure what to make for potluck. I make a pretty mean chili...prob what I'll do. Reserved site 42 for pop up trailer.  I'll be heading down Thursday after work. Hoping to get in some good fishing early Friday! 
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: LoletaEric on April 18, 2015, 05:43:41 PM
GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Anglin, Don / Danglin            Pro
2.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
3.   Arthur, Tom / Fish Bonz         Pro
4.   Arthur, Tommy / TBONE         Pro
5.   Bailey, Mike / BoomStick2         Pro
6.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
7.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
8.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
9.   Batt, David / Batt   
10.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
11.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
12.   Berg, Eric / EWB            Pro
13.   Bray, Rob / Matanaska         Pro
14.   Brewer, Jef / One F   
15.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
16.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
17.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
18.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
19.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
20.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
21.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
22.   Chavez, Ricci / FISHWORKS      Pro
23.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
24.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
25.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
26.   Clark, Bret / Disney44
27.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
28.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
29.   Curtis, Paul / PablitoPescador         Pro
30.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
31.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
32.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
33.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
34.   Demers, Paul / dckayakfishing      Pro
35.   Dickinson, Don / PescaDono         Pro
36.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
37.   Dinkel, Stephen / Backlash         Pro
38.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
39.   Dusseault, Lorenzo / Mr. Zo
40.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
41.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
42.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack
43.   Flood, Brian / Thedude         Pro
44.   Flores, Joe / bloodbath         Pro   
45.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
46.   Formoso, John / P.Sherman         Pro
47.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
48.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
49.   Gasparino, Duane / DG         Pro
50.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
51.   Gerstein, Bob / ALCIM11         Pro
52.   Gonzalez, Jesus / Chuwy4         Pro
53.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
54.   Graebe, Kirk / LilRiverMan         
55.   Green, Cory / ?            Pro
56.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
57.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
58.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
59.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
60.   Hofer, Kevin / Insearchoffish         Pro
61.   Holder, Jon / JonnyBigBass
62.   Huston, Ryan / Team_Chancho      Pro
63.   Huston, Travis / Huston Clan         Pro
64.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
65.   Jay, Shannon / SRJ            Pro
66.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
67.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
68.   Johnson, Ed / Kayote            Pro
69.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
70.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
71.   Julian, Andrew / A.Julian         Pro
72.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
73.   Kaai, Eric / Yakhopper         Pro
74.   Kaber, Doug / crash
75.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
76.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
77.   Kastner, Tom / Kastman         Pro
78.   Keane, John / Bird            Pro
79.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
80.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
81.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
82.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
83.   Kingstrom, Jeremy / Big Buoy      Pro
84.   Kingstrom, Sarah / Sarah         Pro
85.   Klatt, Greg / Apex40            Pro
86.   Knoles, Rob / RacinRob         Pro
87.   Koons, Adam / ATD            Pro
88.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
89.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
90.   Lane, Ross / BoomStick         Pro
91.   Lavoie, Mike / Wingshooter         Pro
92.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
93.   Ledesma, Ruben / Fishkraft         Pro
94.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
95.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
96.   Lo, Brutus / brutuslo8   
97.   Loomis, Chris / Fishloomis         Pro
98.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
99.   Martin, Steven / Tiny            Pro
100.   Martin, William / SOMA         
101.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
102.   Mayes, Chris / Clayman         Pro
103.   Mayes, Matthew / MattSwayze      Pro
104.   McKoy, Austin / Mckoya8006      
105.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
106.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
107.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
108.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
109.   Mouton, Greg / Cajun         
110.   Murphy, Steve / Murfman         Pro
111.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
112.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
113.   Nelson, Gabe / Big Gabe
114.   Nelson, Matthew / Fishmedic
115.   New, Chris / Cnew83   
116.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
117.   Noriega, Darius / Darius         Pro
118.   Novelozo, Tony / novofish         Pro
119.   Nunes, Frank / Ghost            Pro
120.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
121.   Ornellas, Jeff / Jeffo            Pro
122.   Parker, Tony / Linglifter
123.   Pascual, Cameron / Cam3087         Pro
124.   Patterson, Jose / Jose Patterson      
125.   Patz, John / oldfart
126.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
127.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
128.   Pickle, Byron / ?
129.   Pratt, James / Rider            Pro
130.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
131.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         Pro
132.   Randall, Lonnie / ??????????         Pro
133.   Revelo, Antonio / Cabeza De Martillo   
134.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
135.   Riboli, Joe / Joe Riboli?   
136.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
137.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
138.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro
139.   Rough, Aaron / Roughster            
140.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
141.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
142.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
143.   Santos, Michael / san miguel          Pro
144.   Sapp, Mike / Solsrf1            Pro
145.   Satre, Alain / AlsHobieOutback      
146.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
147.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
148.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
149.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
150.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
151.   Shippey, Raydon / raydon         Pro
152.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
153.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro
154.   Sigala, Alex / Bulldog      
155.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
156.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
157.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
158.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
159.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
160.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
161.   Taft, Tom / FreshAirInspector   
162.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
163.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
164.   Tanagon, Jason / Str8fishin         Pro
165.   Taube, Dylan / Dill the Diver      
166.   Tindal, Adrienne / Motherladybug
167.   Totaro, Mike / Tote            Pro
168.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
169.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
170.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
171.   Vanhorn, Fred / IslandYak         
172.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
173.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
174.   Wang, George / Kurious George                              Pro
175.   Wang, Tim / Krusty            Pro
176.   Wesson, Justin / justinskywest      Pro
177.   Whisenhunt, Matt / Wizz         Pro
178.   Whiting, Jack / Kayakjack         Pro
179.   Wilson, Greyson / Tarpon Kid      Pro
180.   Wirt, William / Sarge         
181.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro
182.   Woolworth, Victor / vwool         Pro
183.   Yoshihara, Earl / Earlyo1   
184.   Yu, Ernest / Lucky13            Pro
185.   Ziomek, Tracey / SCTrace         Pro

$500 for AOTD
$300 for runnerup
$200 for 3rd
$100 for 4th
$80 for 5th
$60 6th

That'll be the top 5% of the field in the money
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1230 in cash prizes! 185 Event Participants
Post by: LoletaEric on April 18, 2015, 06:30:54 PM
Here's a link to a Shelter Cove live feed camera - there are a few other views from around town on the site. 

http://northcoastaviation.com/shelter_cove/shelter_cove_lost_coast_inn_headlands.htm

How do you like fog like that?  What's your plan if it's like that on tournament day?  What if it's like that the entire weekend?

What tools do you specifically rely on to be confident that you're safe in conditions like this?  Do you think that you are prepared to say that you're confident of your safety as well as other boaters relying on you for their safety? 

Do you know Shelter Cove well enough to launch in very limited visibility and make it to and from fishing grounds safely?

I was with my daughter today as we viewed videos and helped to judge for a film festival.  I knew the ocean conditions were to start coming around at some point today or this evening after a very windy and rough week, so the Cove was on my mind.  When I got home and pulled up the web feed and saw pea soup fog conditions at the Cove it struck me that I really need all of the GS participants to understand that there is a commitment that each of us must make to preparation.  Either you prepare by confirming that you are ready with GPS, redundant compasses and radios, partners, and a strong knowledge of the layout of the Cove, especially in regard to the cardinal directions and landmarks there, or you prepare by gathering the tools and learning the knowledge BEFORE you get there.

Assess yourself.  What do you know about the buoys and dangerous reef areas just offshore at the Cove?  Picture yourself having to launch in pea soup and find your way to where you want to go, or, even worse, picture yourself encountering pea soup that sets in while you're out there.

You MUST have the tools to navigate in zero viz - no question about it.  You MUST have a basic understanding of the layout of the Cove and where you would need to go in order to safely return ashore.  You MUST have as much redundancy in your navigational, communications and other gear as you can - I carry 2 compasses, 1 GPS and 3 VHF's, plus other gear like extra paddle, water, flares, first aid kit...etc.

Here are some pieces to get you started on your study session for the Cove:

- what direction is it, precisely, from the launch to the Bell Buoy?
- what direction is it, precisely, from the Bell to the Whistle?
- what points of shore and shallow reef would factor in if you land in pea soup and need to get back to launch?

Every time I guide at the Cove I give all the info I can about all of this, and I'll talk about much of this at the group safety meeting Friday evening at 5PM at the launch, the evening before the tourney.

Before you get to the Cove, even if you've already been there, please study the maps and nautical charts - familiarize yourself with how North will feel like NE when you're around the launch and the nearshore.  Dedicate yourself to NOT being someone who doesn't belong offshore when pea soup hits, because we're not those people, and I am confident that we won't lull ourselves into a complacency with the usual good conditions that makes us become something like those people.

Thank you for taking this to heart and being the group of badasses that I know and love.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: crash on April 18, 2015, 06:39:18 PM
Yesterday was really nice at the cove wind and weather wise. The surf was way way up. It was a great day to sit on the bluff and admire the power of the ocean.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1200 in cash prizes! Raffle benefits PIF & HOW
Post by: cajun on April 18, 2015, 08:31:36 PM
Greg,

I'll join you as a team if you're up for it. Couple of cunning 50 year old's! Let me know,

Shannon

Sounds great Shannon!
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: Kayote on April 19, 2015, 12:19:04 PM
In the spirit of the new tournament regulations, there will NOT be a rockfish side bet this year.

However, pending Eric's approval, I will have a big fish jackpot for Friday and Saturday. I will take $10 bets  if there is any interest. Each day there will be a big fish jackpot like on a charter boat. Winner must have the longest fish each day. All fish species (including sharks) are legal. I will not be going camp to camp to collect money. You have to bring the bet to me at site #37 (on the way to the restroom). I don't expect a huge jackpot. I don't want to measure a bunch of fish, so it will be on the honor system. Just have somebody else in the bet witness your measurement. Thanks everyone. Good luck.
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: kayakjack on April 19, 2015, 12:30:25 PM
wow, there are just so many ways to win…..or in my case lose. no matter, once my flip-flops hit the sand,.i have already won.
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: piski on April 19, 2015, 01:26:41 PM
wow, there are just so many ways to win…..or in my case lose. no matter, once my flip-flops hit the sand,.i have already won.

Yep. I'm gonna compete but really just need a break from this work thing.  :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1230 in cash prizes! 185 Event Participants
Post by: oldfart on April 19, 2015, 01:54:07 PM


Assess yourself.  What do you know about the buoys and dangerous reef areas just offshore at the Cove?  Picture yourself having to launch in pea soup and find your way to where you want to go, or, even worse, picture yourself encountering pea soup that sets in while you're out there.

You MUST have the tools to navigate in zero viz - no question about it.  You MUST have a basic understanding of the layout of the Cove and where you would need to go in order to safely return ashore.  You MUST have as much redundancy in your navigational, communications and other gear as you can - I carry 2 compasses, 1 GPS and 3 VHF's, plus other gear like extra paddle, water, flares, first aid kit...etc.

Here are some pieces to get you started on your study session for the Cove:

- what direction is it, precisely, from the launch to the Bell Buoy?
- what direction is it, precisely, from the Bell to the Whistle?
- what points of shore and shallow reef would factor in if you land in pea soup and need to get back to launch?

Before you get to the Cove, even if you've already been there, please study the maps and nautical charts -

After reading Eric's admonitions I purchased a basic Suunto compass  for 15 bucks and downloaded the Shelter Cove chart (18620) from here:
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/PDFs/PDFs.shtml
My fish finder has charts and GPS, my VHF  has GPS and DSC.  Got a whiste abd signed up on a team. Hopefully ready to to participate in GS9

Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1230 in cash prizes! 185 Event Participants
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on April 19, 2015, 03:06:23 PM
After reading Eric's admonitions I purchased a basic Suunto compass  for 15 bucks and downloaded the Shelter Cove chart (18620) from here:
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/PDFs/PDFs.shtml
My fish finder has charts and GPS, my VHF  has GPS and DSC.  Got a whiste abd signed up on a team. Hopefully ready to to participate in GS9



Thanks for the link! and thanks to Eric for encouraging us to take time to think about what they are about to get themselves into. 

Besides the GPS on the FF, I've got a Ritchie dash mount compass installed.  On my PFD I have pinned to the top of the shoulder, a zenon Divemaster safety strobe.  Also, a mirror, whistle and dive knife are on the vest and my VHF radio is tethered so I can't accidentally drop it.   

All those things aren't so I can go out in any conditions.  Those are for, hopefully, getting back when the conditions deteriorate. 

(http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/skipro3/IMG_7803_zpsb7ztihsa.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31FTzx%2BZv1L.jpg)
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: RBark on April 19, 2015, 03:31:19 PM
Safety is always #1 on my mind, especially since I am deaf. I keep a VHF radio with DSC emergency button. I also keep a ResQLink ACR Emergency PLB on me. I consider them essential since I cannot communicate with responders through VHF radio.
Title: Re: GS9 - Registration is Closed. $1230 in cash prizes! 185 Event Participants
Post by: E Kayaker on April 19, 2015, 04:03:47 PM

- what direction is it, precisely, from the launch to the Bell Buoy?
- what direction is it, precisely, from the Bell to the Whistle?
- what points of shore and shallow reef would factor in if you land in pea soup and need to get back to launch?

Every time I guide at the Cove I give all the info I can about all of this, and I'll talk about much of this at the group safety meeting Friday evening at 5PM at the launch, the evening before the tourney.

Since this is my first time at Shelter Cove, to some extent I am relying on guidance from my sponsor and others to learn the important safety issues. As of this moment I don't know how to get to and back from the fishing areas because I don't know where the fishing areas are. Can you do an online version of the safety meeting? The more time the better. The safety gear I pretty much have in order. Navigation is where I need to study up. You never know what might happen to leave you alone out there. The more details I can get ahead of time the more familar I will be with the navigation requirements. Especially, where not to go. Thanks for keeping everyone safe.
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: LoletaEric on April 19, 2015, 06:06:28 PM
Just got off the river and will followup with some info later.

I will say this:  the powerboats head SSE out of the harbor until about 1/3 of the way to the Bell before adjusting their course to go out to the SW.  That is what we need to do as kayakers too.  Trouble for yaks in the past has been in close from in front of the hotels to out from the lighthouse - that is the area to avoid.  I advise that you adopt this general rule:  paddle from launch SSE toward the Bell, always staying on the east side of Pilot Rock, and don't turn SW to head to the Whistle or go out front until you're well on your way to the Bell. 
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: LoletaEric on April 19, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
Ed - that sounds great.  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: E Kayaker on April 19, 2015, 07:20:08 PM
I think I can see the problem area.
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: I Zod Out on April 20, 2015, 07:45:06 AM
Thanks for the maps! I'm going to have the one from Traildad laminated and attached to the back of my bait board.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: LoletaEric on April 20, 2015, 08:23:22 PM
Good map.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - See current CoveCam shot on page 29 - 4/18/15
Post by: E Kayaker on April 20, 2015, 08:27:59 PM
Good map.   :smt001
Navionics mobile. I have it on my iPhone also. The little reddish square x marks are rocks. The oval with the hash marks is a shipwreck.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: E Kayaker on April 20, 2015, 08:32:05 PM
I also like the compass measurement tool.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 20, 2015, 08:35:56 PM
I just paddled over all of that all day!  It's a trip to look at that map and think of all the places I've caught fish there.  The Cove rules.

I'll have to get me some of them fancy maps at some point.   :smt003

Keep on studying.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: E Kayaker on April 20, 2015, 08:39:54 PM
I just paddled over all of that all day!  It's a trip to look at that map and think of all the places I've caught fish there.  The Cove rules.

I'll have to get me some of them fancy maps at some point.   :smt003

Keep on studying.
How close is the course to the one you recomended to get out to the red marker?
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 20, 2015, 08:51:59 PM
I didnt fish the tourney in the storm (GS6?) And likewise will sit out heavy fog/high seas and such if it happens this year. I am there for the experience of Shelter Cove, and if I get to kayak fish, that is great. I will have my boy at my hip, and wont risk fishing and endangering him in bad conditions. (Or myself) :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 20, 2015, 09:45:44 PM
Traildad - that deliberate of a route is not needed.  The bigger point is knowing where to avoid going.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Fishcomb on April 20, 2015, 10:47:26 PM
i still remember the first time i headed out from the cove. We were heading out and it was clear and when we got close to the buoy/bell we were blanketed by very thick fog. It just came out of no where and the only thing you can use to navigate was the gps off my fish finder. Even if it looks nice out it can turn in a couple of minutes/hours so come prepared.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 21, 2015, 09:22:56 AM
i still remember the first time i headed out from the cove. We were heading out and it was clear and when we got close to the buoy/bell we were blanketed by very thick fog. It just came out of no where and the only thing you can use to navigate was the gps off my fish finder. Even if it looks nice out it can turn in a couple of minutes/hours so come prepared.

Yup ! I don't leave home without my hand held GPS unit. It has come in handy countless times where the fog and cloud cover have rolled in and unable to see land. Minimal would be a compass. Preferably would be GPS.  Most importantly as well. FRESH BATTERIES !!! :smt001
Looking to upgrade to a fishfinder, gps unit.  :smt001. No I haven't pulled the trigger yet fishing for the cure ( Bill ).  :smt002

Damm !!! read over 20k times. Someones excited ! :smt003

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: matanaska on April 21, 2015, 10:17:38 AM
I just paddled over all of that all day!  It's a trip to look at that map and think of all the places I've caught fish there.  The Cove rules.

I'll have to get me some of them fancy maps at some point.   :smt003

Keep on studying.

Just buy the Navionics app for your phone.  It's cheap and that's what the maps looks like.  It's also works as a backup gps.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Live2Fish on April 21, 2015, 10:20:13 AM
I just paddled over all of that all day!  It's a trip to look at that map and think of all the places I've caught fish there.  The Cove rules.

I'll have to get me some of them fancy maps at some point.   :smt003

Keep on studying.

Just buy the Navionics app for your phone.  It's cheap and that's what the maps looks like.  It's also works as a backup gps.
whats name of app? Navionics boating?
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on April 21, 2015, 10:32:20 AM
So will Navionics work even if your cell phone doesn't up there?
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: crash on April 21, 2015, 10:33:09 AM
So will Navionics work even if your cell phone doesn't up there?

Yes.  It works off of the GPS in your phone, not wifi or cell signals.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: crash on April 21, 2015, 10:34:24 AM
For anyone that wants to have a cell phone for shelter cove, Wal Mart sells prepaids for <$15 that will give 40 minutes of talk time.  Get a verizon phone.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on April 21, 2015, 10:38:29 AM
So will Navionics work even if your cell phone doesn't up there?

Yes.  It works off of the GPS in your phone, not wifi or cell signals.

Cool thanks........so whats the difference from the free download and the one you have to pay for?
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: crash on April 21, 2015, 10:50:44 AM
So will Navionics work even if your cell phone doesn't up there?

Yes.  It works off of the GPS in your phone, not wifi or cell signals.

Cool thanks........so whats the difference from the free download and the one you have to pay for?

Not sure.  I'd imagine that the free version doesn't have the community edits and probably doesn't have the 1' contour intervals.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: baitNbeer on April 21, 2015, 11:21:52 AM
well the bad news is i missed the deadline to sign up for the tourney

the GOOD NEWS is that I'm still coming up and I'm bringing along my wife and kids ( dog too). i already know my kids are gonna love it up there and can't wait to see there faces smiling playing on the beach. plan on getting up there thursday night and staying into sunday.  Shelter cove is something i look forward to every year and this year i get to share it with my family!
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: snapperhead on April 21, 2015, 11:39:23 AM
Going and hanging out  is where it's at, you won't  miss much by not being registered.  Plus you can still  get in on the raffle,  at least I think you can :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: matanaska on April 21, 2015, 12:38:54 PM
Verizon has spotty connection otw, but I can still manage to post live reports on Facebook.  US cellular works the best at the Cove since they bought the local company Redwood cellular.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on April 21, 2015, 01:53:48 PM
well the bad news is i missed the deadline to sign up for the tourney

the GOOD NEWS is that I'm still coming up and I'm bringing along my wife and kids ( dog too). i already know my kids are gonna love it up there and can't wait to see there faces smiling playing on the beach. plan on getting up there thursday night and staying into sunday.  Shelter cove is something i look forward to every year and this year i get to share it with my family!

 :smt023

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: E Kayaker on April 21, 2015, 06:10:55 PM
Verizon has spotty connection otw, but I can still manage to post live reports on Facebook.  US cellular works the best at the Cove since they bought the local company Redwood cellular.
Don't the cell companies still have roaming? I guess you would need the same kind of service that US Cellular uses.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: E Kayaker on April 21, 2015, 06:21:43 PM
So will Navionics work even if your cell phone doesn't up there?
I just tested it on my phone. I put the phone in airplane mode which turns off cell service, cellular data, wifi etc. it still showed my location. So with GPS on my Ff, Navionics Boating app, hand held GPS, radio with GPS and a compass, I should at least be able to figure out which way up is.  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: crash on April 21, 2015, 06:47:03 PM
Verizon has spotty connection otw, but I can still manage to post live reports on Facebook.  US cellular works the best at the Cove since they bought the local company Redwood cellular.
Don't the cell companies still have roaming? I guess you would need the same kind of service that US Cellular uses.

ATT doesn't work at all, verizon iphones do though.  I have no idea how roaming works anymore, but if you have ATT you will not get reception at the cove.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Hojoman on April 21, 2015, 07:13:59 PM
Verizon has spotty connection otw, but I can still manage to post live reports on Facebook.  US cellular works the best at the Cove since they bought the local company Redwood cellular.
Don't the cell companies still have roaming? I guess you would need the same kind of service that US Cellular uses.

ATT doesn't work at all, verizon iphones do though.  I have no idea how roaming works anymore, but if you have ATT you will not get reception at the cove.
I got 1x service last year on Verizon. Very slow and spotty reception
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: I Zod Out on April 21, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
I appreciate ALL the input, but the bottom line is;

One must be able to navigate power on or power off!

I am mostly analog  :smt006

Be all you can be  :smt001

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Chadrock on April 21, 2015, 09:32:12 PM
well the bad news is i missed the deadline to sign up for the tourney

the GOOD NEWS is that I'm still coming up and I'm bringing along my wife and kids ( dog too). i already know my kids are gonna love it up there and can't wait to see there faces smiling playing on the beach. plan on getting up there thursday night and staying into sunday.  Shelter cove is something i look forward to every year and this year i get to share it with my family!

Right on Andy!
I'm bummed I can't make it this year, but I'm glad Y'all are.
You were one of the first fools I met up there!
Have fun.
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: Danglin on April 21, 2015, 09:33:47 PM
well the bad news is i missed the deadline to sign up for the tourney

the GOOD NEWS is that I'm still coming up and I'm bringing along my wife and kids ( dog too). i already know my kids are gonna love it up there and can't wait to see there faces smiling playing on the beach. plan on getting up there thursday night and staying into sunday.  Shelter cove is something i look forward to every year and this year i get to share it with my family!

Right on Andy!
I'm bummed I can't make it this year, but I'm glad Y'all are.
You were one of the first fools I met up there!
Have fun.

 No ChadRock, oh Dude, I'm Bummed, Have some Mean Jane's Addiction to roll out….
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 22, 2015, 08:04:06 AM
3 weeks out!   :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 - Prepare yourself for Adventure.
Post by: WingShooter on April 22, 2015, 08:22:20 AM
Great idea with the shirts. The design n layout looks excellent!
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: Rock Hopper on April 22, 2015, 10:22:19 AM
Who is still going to be around and fishing on Sunday?

I can't make the tournie, but thinking I might jam up there after the Rose Parade on Saturday, camp, and fish Sunday.
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: RacinRob on April 22, 2015, 10:54:51 AM
I will be fishing and maybe diving Sunday and maybe Monday.
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: cam3087 on April 22, 2015, 10:57:26 AM
I may be sticking around Sunday to fish/ dive.
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: LoletaEric on April 22, 2015, 11:06:25 AM
Quote from: Rock Hopper
Who is still going to be around and fishing on Sunday?

I can't make the tournie, but thinking I might jam up there after the Rose Parade on Saturday, camp, and fish Sunday.

Dude!  If the ocean's nice then get your butt up there after your son's gig.  There'll be a bunch of diehards hanging out, milking the Cove for every last bit of love on the water and off.  Would be great to see you even if you can't be there for Saturday, Dustin.   :smt001

Sunday is usually my morning to decompress from all the event buildup.  Last year I was one of the first to launch Sunday, and I enjoyed some amazing water a mile out past the Whistle, where I basked in sunshine, solitude and the awesome feeling of having pulled off a good gig.  Got the family shipped off back to Loleta midday and then enjoyed bumming around the Cove visiting with friends and a great dinner together that night.

Monday we got up early and about 30 of us did the Hike and Dive up to Gitchell Creek where only four of us Humboldt locals got any abs, but one was a ten incher, and we all had fun doing 6 miles in the sand.  This year we'll do another Hike and Dive on Monday, so join in on that if you want to. 

I'm hoping to hang out through at least Tuesday, and if the ocean's flat and the salmon are biting I might stay the entire week!   :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: baitNbeer on April 22, 2015, 11:29:09 AM
Dam no chadrock?  Thats like No ham no burger!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: dilbeck on April 22, 2015, 09:45:05 PM
Eric, this might have been mentioned already but will B2Squid be there selling their wares again?  Need to replenish my stock.  Love, love, love their mini squid as droppers.

Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: LoletaEric on April 22, 2015, 09:56:02 PM
Michael - Kelly and LaWana are stoked to get back down there with us!  It's great to have a high quality local company that wants to be closely involved with the event.  I've known Kelly since the early 80's when we were at rival elementary schools in the Eel Valley - flag football and basketball were the first times we got to know each other.

Treat them well, folks - they're the Guests of Honor.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: Fisherman X on April 23, 2015, 07:43:29 AM
Thanks for reminding me about the B2Squid lures, I just put an order in!
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: LoletaEric on April 23, 2015, 10:58:56 AM
Spoke to LaWana Schulz today - her and Kelly are the owners of B2Sqiuid and my old friends from high school and before.  LaWana's so cool!  She's like, "We have a new white that's UV and has pink eyes.  Do you think one of those on a 3 ounce head will be good for the (schwag) bags?"  And I'm like, "Hells yeah!!!"   :smt003

LaWana and Kelly were at GS8 last year and had a blast.  This year they're staying an extra night and looking forward to hanging with everybody.  I've made them the Guests of Honor, so please make them feel welcome - they're part of the family!

They'll have plenty of gear on hand, so please show them some love by making a purchase.   :smt001

https://www.b2squid.com/
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: matanaska on April 23, 2015, 11:41:41 AM
It's the new cotton candy color.  I will be using some soon on my godfather rig for halibut.  It would make a good hoochie too for salmon.
Title: Re: GS9 - Shirts and Hoodies have been ordered. Ceramics go in high fire soon...
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on April 23, 2015, 11:55:59 AM
Eric, this might have been mentioned already but will B2Squid be there selling their wares again?  Need to replenish my stock.  Love, love, love their mini squid as droppers.

+1...love using the mini squid as teasers! 
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: dilbeck on April 23, 2015, 02:45:32 PM
Eric, this might have been mentioned already but will B2Squid be there selling their wares again?  Need to replenish my stock.  Love, love, love their mini squid as droppers.

+1...love using the mini squid as teasers! 

Yeah, they slayed the rockfish last year for myself and several others.  Even hauled up a 30+ inch ling on a dropper.

Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on April 23, 2015, 03:42:34 PM
Very cool that the  B2's are coming to sell their warez!  I've been using it on a dropper-loop and a 2-4oz weight kind of like dropshotting and it's been killing it for me since the opener!  Had 3 Verms on opening day using that rig, and tons of other rockfish, a cabbie, an underling and a >15" Greenling. Their plastic is good and strong, never lost the rig, but after the 4th day using it it's been chewed to death! Cant wait to stock up!   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: I Zod Out on April 23, 2015, 10:23:18 PM
My team mate/sponsor and I would like to join a team or make an offer. I am new at Gimme Shelter (I know squat about the cove), but John has fished the GS tourney B4.

We are team; Fog Lifters.

I/we can join up with(?) , or take on a partner or 2.

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: Fish Flogger on April 24, 2015, 06:27:11 AM

My team mate/sponsor and I would like to join a team or make an offer. I am new at Gimme Shelter (I know squat about the cove), but John has fished the GS tourney B4.

We are team; Fog Lifters.

I/we can join up with(?) , or take on a partner or 2.

I Zod Out

You are welcome to join the SC Slayers. We are only 2 strong so far. This is also my first year at the cove so your sponsors experience would be appreciated.

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: Archie Marx on April 24, 2015, 02:14:01 PM
GS9 Team sign up list is now up. The Team aspect of GS9 is about safety, camaraderie, and friendly rivalries (aMayesing Brothers are going down hard this year  :smt044).

To sign up
1. Follow link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qh9_FElc9yV7x-0TY9194i1X5yYCS1w6a6qijaunzZU/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qh9_FElc9yV7x-0TY9194i1X5yYCS1w6a6qijaunzZU/edit?usp=sharing)
2. Find your name in the list of names. Names are listed alphabetical by surname.
3. Write your Team name in the column next to your name.
4. Celebrate that you just won the internet.

If you can't internet, then please send me a PM that contains: Surname, first name, and your team name. Kindly decide upon your team members and names before you decide to PM me. Additions are cool, but swapping and frequent team name changes are a pain in the ass (This is known as the Screws clause   :smt002 :smt003).

If you wish to announce your team, organize a team, smack talk other teams, register a complaint about any aspect of the team tournament, or anything else team related then see this team thread. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64316.60 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64316.60)

team.

Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: Fisherman X on April 24, 2015, 05:34:41 PM
Adam, the list repeats at the end, goes to 185, then 176 through 185 again.
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: Archie Marx on April 24, 2015, 05:58:25 PM
Adam, the list repeats at the end, goes to 185, then 176 through 185 again.

Yes, yes it does. It is copy/pasted from Eric's list  :smt001  The repeat is of no consequence to the team sign up, as it does not hinder anyone from finding their name, and writing their team name next to it  :smt003

Your observation has been noted and summarily dismissed as irrelevant.  :smt002 :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: FishingForTheCure on April 24, 2015, 06:45:44 PM
Lol
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: LoletaEric on April 24, 2015, 10:52:53 PM
Bite's picking up for kayakers at the Cove.   :smt001

https://www.facebook.com/LoletaEric/posts/446929728807955
Title: Re: GS9 - B2Squid in every bag. Kelly and LaWana of B2 are Guests of Honor - pg. 33
Post by: Archie Marx on April 24, 2015, 11:04:03 PM
Bite's picking up for kayakers at the Cove.   :smt001

https://www.facebook.com/LoletaEric/posts/446929728807955

 :drool

I can't friggin wait.
Title: Re: GS9 - Participants need to go to the GS9 Team thread and get signed in please.
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 25, 2015, 10:18:29 PM
I already had fun.
Title: Re: GS9 - Participants need to go to the GS9 Team thread and get signed in please.
Post by: RacinRob on April 25, 2015, 10:20:54 PM
Can't wait to go on vacation! ;-)
Title: Re: GS9 - Participants need to go to the GS9 Team thread and get signed in please.
Post by: LoletaEric on April 25, 2015, 10:34:18 PM
Sharpen your hooks.   :smt001

https://youtu.be/15y-xXObq0k
Title: Re: GS9 - Participants need to go to the GS9 Team thread and get signed in please.
Post by: MontanaN8V on April 25, 2015, 10:47:44 PM
Well done Eric!
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: Danglin on April 29, 2015, 12:16:07 AM



                nice Dude….



           
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: crash on April 29, 2015, 05:36:51 PM
If someone could turn the fan off before the tournament that would be great. Thanks.
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on April 29, 2015, 09:04:56 PM
Quote from: crash
If someone could turn the fan off before the tournament that would be great. Thanks.

I'm liking this better than it being flat...

I'm confident that we'll get good conditions.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on April 30, 2015, 10:17:56 PM
Two weeks until I'm letting the ocean put me to sleep at The Tides Inn.  Nights filled with anticipation of the next day's adventures.  Days filled with pure energy, smiles, and heavy consumption of life.

Can't wait.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on May 01, 2015, 08:10:27 PM
Everybody's listed on nice clean scoreboards.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: One F on May 03, 2015, 01:23:40 PM
I'm stoked to finally be a part of this tourney!  Looking forward to meeting a ton of new peeps and catching a GRIP of fish!
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on May 03, 2015, 05:36:24 PM
Looking forward to meeting you, Jef.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: Sin Coast on May 04, 2015, 10:02:08 AM
My dad said he heard some chatter on the vhf this morning...something about halibut?  :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on May 04, 2015, 10:14:36 AM
Quote from: Cen Coast
My dad said he heard some chatter on the vhf this morning...something about halibut?  :smt007

It's hard to get a word out of the Cove.  Is your dad there now?
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: Sin Coast on May 04, 2015, 10:21:19 AM
Of coors...I think they'll be there through Sunday, so I'm trying to get updated weather reports (and fishin reports) haha
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: sackyak on May 04, 2015, 02:49:21 PM
I am so ready!
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 04, 2015, 08:47:39 PM
See you guys Saturday afternoon.  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Please check the potluck thread and say what you're bringing
Post by: LoletaEric on May 04, 2015, 08:52:53 PM
Quote from: Rock Hopper
See you guys Saturday afternoon.  :smt006

Right on, Dustin!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: PISCEAN on May 05, 2015, 11:04:32 AM
raffle gaff is done. white cedar with "GIMME SHELTER NINE" inscribed.

we'll get there Thursday the 14th, arrival time depends on how long I spend at OPS :smt002

word from folks we're renting from is that current weather there is great, rain is moving out of the forecast.
Looking forward to it!

Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: Danglin on May 05, 2015, 05:09:57 PM
It has been my only light at the end of the tunnel….

so close to this friggen class being done…

at this point I don't care if I pass or not, just want IT done…

  HATE MATH!!!   :smt068 ESPECIALLY STATISTICS!!!!  AAAAaaaRRRRrrrrGGGGgggg….

this is Hell…  where is 5/14/15???!!!!???? I am so READY!!!!

F%#$#@$@!!!    :smt096

Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: Fisherman X on May 05, 2015, 06:58:42 PM
Don wrote:
Quote
  HATE MATH!!!    ESPECIALLY STATISTICS!!!!  AAAAaaaRRRRrrrrGGGGgggg….

Agreed! When my daughter was in college, she told me her professor welcomed the students to class and said: "there are lies, damned lies and there are statistics!"

EDIT: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
Benjamin Disraeli"

Thanks, Crash!
Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: matanaska on May 05, 2015, 08:30:12 PM
Statistics wasn't that bad.  Calculus was worse.
Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: crash on May 05, 2015, 08:40:51 PM
Don wrote:
Quote
  HATE MATH!!!    ESPECIALLY STATISTICS!!!!  AAAAaaaRRRRrrrrGGGGgggg….

Agreed! When my daughter was in college, she told me her professor welcomed the students to class and said: "there are lies, damned lies and there are statistics!"

Credit Benjamin Disraeli.
Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 05, 2015, 08:58:05 PM
Picked up the shirts and hoodies today.  I think they're a great addition to the series.

I also had a few dozen Loleta Eric's Guide Service shirts printed up - if anyone wants to support me by buying one it's much appreciated.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: scubaluis on May 05, 2015, 09:26:09 PM
do you have a xxl, I am grateful of all the work you put in for GS and want to buy a shirt.
it is such a fun filled weekend with many great friends. 
how much for them anyways?
shirts and hoodies look great.

Title: Re: GS9 - We're getting very close now. Get ready for fun!
Post by: Archie Marx on May 05, 2015, 09:39:59 PM
Statistics wasn't that bad.  Calculus was worse.

Matrix Algebra  :smt078


Is it GS9 yet?
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: matanaska on May 05, 2015, 10:44:49 PM
Picked up the shirts and hoodies today.  I think they're a great addition to the series.

I also had a few dozen Loleta Eric's Guide Service shirts printed up - if anyone wants to support me by buying one it's much appreciated.   :smt001

I wonder if the Blackjack lady was running your credit card while I was on hold this morning since you picked your shirts up today. :smt002  I forget her name, but she is real helpful and they do a great job on the tshirts.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: LoletaEric on May 05, 2015, 11:05:17 PM
Quote from: matanaska
Picked up the shirts and hoodies today.  I think they're a great addition to the series.

I also had a few dozen Loleta Eric's Guide Service shirts printed up - if anyone wants to support me by buying one it's much appreciated.   :smt001

I wonder if the Blackjack lady was running your credit card while I was on hold this morning since you picked your shirts up today. :smt002  I forget her name, but she is real helpful and they do a great job on the tshirts.

Nah, I got there after 5PM.  Alicia and Tad - they're great to work with.

Quote from: scubaluis
do you have a xxl, I am grateful of all the work you put in for GS and want to buy a shirt.
it is such a fun filled weekend with many great friends. 
how much for them anyways?
shirts and hoodies look great.



Right on, Bro!  I'll save a XXL for you. 

How much?  Hmmm...  I'll charge whatever Rob's charging.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: Fisherman X on May 06, 2015, 07:25:17 AM
Nice work by your Mom on the guide shirts, Abking!
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: LoletaEric on May 06, 2015, 07:30:37 AM
Thanks, X!  I've got yours set aside.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: IsaoK on May 06, 2015, 08:53:32 AM
Those shirts look great Eric!

Just checked a long range forecast, and saw that friday has a 2.5ft @ 18 seconds that appears to be downgrading, any thoughts on that?

oh yea, its also

10 days untill GS9!!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: LoletaEric on May 06, 2015, 08:59:14 AM
Quote from: HapaIK
Those shirts look great Eric!

Just checked a long range forecast, and saw that friday has a 2.5ft @ 18 seconds that appears to be downgrading, any thoughts on that?

Thanks, Isao!

2.5 @ 18 sounds fine - that's usually coming out of the SW, so the surfers will be digging it down at Deadman's.

My own long range views indicate the wind machine mellows next week - let's keep our paddles crossed!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: crash on May 06, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
Quote from: HapaIK
Those shirts look great Eric!

Just checked a long range forecast, and saw that friday has a 2.5ft @ 18 seconds that appears to be downgrading, any thoughts on that?

Thanks, Isao!

2.5 @ 18 sounds fine - that's usually coming out of the SW, so the surfers will be digging it down at Deadman's.

My own long range views indicate the wind machine mellows next week - let's keep our paddles crossed!   :smt001

We must be looking at the same thing.  I'm champing at the bit here.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: crash on May 06, 2015, 09:14:02 AM
Just wanted to thank for you properly using "champing" there!

Can't think of the last time I didn't read/hear "chomping."

I speak english good  :tongue3:
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: Danglin on May 06, 2015, 09:34:17 AM


      If you can't spell a word at least three different ways…

                          Your not very creative or trying….   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: Sin Coast on May 06, 2015, 10:08:41 AM
More links for realtime Shelter Cove weather: http://sheltercove-ca.gov/weather/Current_Vantage.htm
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4652!Shelter%20Cove&last=120

Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: krusty on May 06, 2015, 10:26:15 AM
Quote from: HapaIK
Those shirts look great Eric!

Just checked a long range forecast, and saw that friday has a 2.5ft @ 18 seconds that appears to be downgrading, any thoughts on that?

Thanks, Isao!

2.5 @ 18 sounds fine - that's usually coming out of the SW, so the surfers will be digging it down at Deadman's.

My own long range views indicate the wind machine mellows next week - let's keep our paddles crossed!   :smt001

Can you post a link to the forecast on the 1st page?
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: crash on May 06, 2015, 10:29:12 AM
Quote from: HapaIK
Those shirts look great Eric!

Just checked a long range forecast, and saw that friday has a 2.5ft @ 18 seconds that appears to be downgrading, any thoughts on that?

Thanks, Isao!

2.5 @ 18 sounds fine - that's usually coming out of the SW, so the surfers will be digging it down at Deadman's.

My own long range views indicate the wind machine mellows next week - let's keep our paddles crossed!   :smt001

Can you post a link to the forecast on the 1st page?

I'm looking at this one:

http://magicseaweed.com/Shelter-Cove-Surf-Report/4083/
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: sackyak on May 06, 2015, 10:33:24 AM
Pre Shelter distraction anticipation and near incapacity to get any work done.

I am ruined and worthless for anything not related to getting ready for next week.  Fighting through it for one more week.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: RBark on May 06, 2015, 11:17:12 AM
Shelter cove tournament entry fee: $50
Everything else I am buying to prepare: $10,000

And still counting.  :smt010
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 06, 2015, 11:29:17 AM
Shelter cove tournament entry fee: $50
Everything else I am buying to prepare: $10,000

And still counting.  :smt010

Hey dude - sorry I missed the MBK tournie. Would you like me to bring that paddle to Shelter Cove?
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: RBark on May 06, 2015, 11:58:35 AM
Shelter cove tournament entry fee: $50
Everything else I am buying to prepare: $10,000

And still counting.  :smt010

Hey dude - sorry I missed the MBK tournie. Would you like me to bring that paddle to Shelter Cove?

$10,100 and counting!!  :smt005

Yes please do!
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2015, 07:58:30 AM
Long range forecasts starting to come in, and I'm feeling optimistic about this wind starting to decline.

This Saturday is forecast to be a very good ocean day, and check this out:  I have noted a pattern over the years and the seasons where, often but not always of course, a flat day or spell one week is often followed one week later by another flat day or spell.

Over the next few days we'll get more reliable forecasts of pre-fishing days and tourney day.  Let's all hope for the best!

BTW, if tourney day's blown out the game goes on.  There are no refunds at this point, and all trophies and cash prizes will be awarded on Saturday evening, May 16th.

Focus.  Prepare.  Visualize GS success.  It's very close now.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2015, 08:02:33 AM
...and a wind view for next Thursday.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: NoSoupForU on May 07, 2015, 11:00:51 AM
Shelter cove tournament entry fee: $50
Everything else I am buying to prepare: $10,000

And still counting.  :smt010
I'm right there with you Ryan!  The wife might be getting mad and doesn't understand the madness, but it will be totally worth it.  Look forward to catching some fish with you on Thursday.

Bret
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Preview Page 35.
Post by: Codzilla on May 07, 2015, 02:07:31 PM
do you have a xxl, I am grateful of all the work you put in for GS and want to buy a shirt.
it is such a fun filled weekend with many great friends. 
how much for them anyways?
shirts and hoodies look great.

Luis beat me to it, if you have another XXL count me in for one, love the art work by your mom !!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2015, 02:11:55 PM
Thanks, Jeff - I'll set an XXL aside for you too.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: dilbeck on May 07, 2015, 02:19:24 PM


      If you can't spell a word at least three different ways…

                          Your not very creative or trying….   :smt004

pedal, peddle, petal

there, their, they're

merry, marry, Mary

word, werd, wird

least, leest, leist

different, differnt, diffrent

DONE!   :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 07, 2015, 02:43:52 PM
You missed loose, lose, ???
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on May 07, 2015, 02:49:19 PM
Actually, it's Done, Dun, Dunn ;0)

Well, we had plans to head to the cove on Sunday (Mothers Day), but we had a major setback. The Man-Van decided to give up the ghost. This was a very difficult time for me as the van was acquired from our brother Joel "Mooch" Lotilla. Also our main means of transport for yak and gear to the cove. Things were looking grim indeed.
Than my wonderful wife of nearly 25 years made a decision that blew me away. It will require us to remain home a couple more days, but we will be arriving at the cove mid Tuesday in a much newer and better equipped Man-Van II

See Ya At The Cove,
;0)
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: LilRiverMan on May 07, 2015, 03:21:07 PM
Quote
my wonderful wife of nearly 25 years made a decision that blew me away. It will require us to remain home a couple more days, but we will be arriving at the cove mid Tuesday in a much newer and better equipped Man-Van II

She's a keeper !!!
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 07, 2015, 03:25:29 PM
Congrats on the new vehicle!  Unreliable transportation can ruin the best of days.  Looking forward to seeing you guys at "The Cove".  I think many of us are arriving Wednesday afternoon. 
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: barefoot1 on May 07, 2015, 05:51:39 PM
I have a Dodger Blue NCKA oval for the new ride Eric.  See you at the cove!
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Sin Coast on May 07, 2015, 06:45:13 PM
It's hard to get any work done when all I can think is.....in exactly 7 days from now, I'll be sitting around the campfire with friends, telling stories about the morning's fishing session, while enjoying an ice cold beer and digesting what will undoubtedly be another epic Shelter Cove dinner! I'm feeling fat & happy just thinking about it :-)
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Sailfish on May 07, 2015, 06:59:03 PM
It's hard to get any work done when all I can think is.....in exactly 7 days from now, I'll be sitting around the campfire with friends, telling stories about the morning's fishing session, while enjoying an ice cold beer and digesting what will undoubtedly be another epic Shelter Cove dinner! I'm feeling fat & happy just thinking about it :-)

Same here.  Can't get any work done  now so might as well go home and start packing  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 07, 2015, 07:01:36 PM
Staging  gear now. The Monterey bay is getting a small constant rain . Hoping the salmon bite picks up soon here. We are getting them scattered in the bay.
Out a little far for a kayak.
Looking forward to catching my first salmon from a kayak at Shelter Cove  :smt007

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Cowman on May 07, 2015, 07:14:30 PM
Just finished my last midterm of my undergraduate career. Only a few more papers and presentations and ill be getting lost at the lost coast! Woot
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 07, 2015, 07:28:00 PM
Tsunami warning in effect 5/14/15-5/16/15, that many xxl's hittin the drink has to disrupt natural order!
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Danglin on May 07, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Just finished my last midterm of my undergraduate career. Only a few more papers and presentations and ill be getting lost at the lost coast! Woot

amen brother… Brutal Semester with Stats and Bio…

    "I Failed as Much as I can and I can't Fail no More…", but, I think I squeaking by with a 71.115 on Stats,    Woot Woot!!!   :white
             
                                                                                  ( Of course this should be rounded off to 71.12… )

      "A" in Bio of course…   :study:

   Whether it Storms or Whether it Shines…

  My Toes are still Tapping….

  No MOre StaTs…..    :surf
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Danglin on May 07, 2015, 08:28:56 PM


      If you can't spell a word at least three different ways…

                          Your not very creative or trying….   :smt004

pedal, peddle, petal

there, their, they're

merry, marry, Mary

word, werd, wird

least, leest, leist

different, differnt, diffrent

DONE!   :smt002

   Very Nice...
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: matanaska on May 07, 2015, 08:30:05 PM
Staging  gear now. The Monterey bay is getting a small constant rain . Hoping the salmon bite picks up soon here. We are getting them scattered in the bay.
Out a little far for a kayak.
Looking forward to catching my first salmon from a kayak at Shelter Cove  :smt007

Alex

Hopefully the salmon move in.  As of now most of the action is out of Fort Bragg.  We should have some new info on the salmon bite this weekend.  There is usually a few trout sized around Bread n Butter though.  For anyone fishing Friday or earlier, I'll be hunting halibut once or twice.
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 07, 2015, 09:22:24 PM
Staging  gear now. The Monterey bay is getting a small constant rain . Hoping the salmon bite picks up soon here. We are getting them scattered in the bay.
Out a little far for a kayak.
Looking forward to catching my first salmon from a kayak at Shelter Cove  :smt007

Alex

Hopefully the salmon move in.  As of now most of the action is out of Fort Bragg.  We should have some new info on the salmon bite this weekend.  There is usually a few trout sized around Bread n Butter though.  For anyone fishing Friday or earlier, I'll be hunting halibut once or twice.

Would be great to see you on a nice halibut .  I will video it for you.  :smt002

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Archie Marx on May 08, 2015, 07:27:46 AM
Wingshooter and I are looking for a spot to sell our jigheads/swimbaits on Friday evening. Is anyone willing to let us set up a table in their camp site?
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 08, 2015, 07:35:36 AM
Wingshooter and I are looking for a spot to sell our jigheads/swimbaits on Friday evening. Is anyone willing to let us set up a table in their camp site?

More than welcome to set up at mine as soon as i figure out what site i get late thursday night. More than likely , just me at my site. Unless someone else is looking to share one.
If you dont mind the aroma of a Gs9 noob.  :smt003

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 08, 2015, 08:46:39 AM
I think we'll be gathering around my spot Friday evening for oysters.  You can set up a table there if you want.  RV site #7.  I get there around noon Thursday. 
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Archie Marx on May 08, 2015, 09:09:59 AM
I think we'll be gathering around my spot Friday evening for oysters.  You can set up a table there if you want.  RV site #7.  I get there around noon Thursday.

Thanks, i'll take you up on that!  Thanks to Bulldog too.  Free leadheads for both of you  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 08, 2015, 09:41:43 AM
I think we'll be gathering around my spot Friday evening for oysters.  You can set up a table there if you want.  RV site #7.  I get there around noon Thursday.

Thanks, i'll take you up on that!  Thanks to Bulldog too.  Free leadheads for both of you  :smt003

Ya ! I think i got dumped for Oysters. :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Archie Marx on May 08, 2015, 09:44:24 AM
I think we'll be gathering around my spot Friday evening for oysters.  You can set up a table there if you want.  RV site #7.  I get there around noon Thursday.

Thanks, i'll take you up on that!  Thanks to Bulldog too.  Free leadheads for both of you  :smt003

Ya ! I think i got dumped for Oysters. :smt003

 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: Archie Marx on May 08, 2015, 09:56:36 AM
There are just a few registered contestant who have yet to sign up for a team. If your name is on this list, go to... http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64316.0 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64316.0)
 and follow sign up instructions.


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Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: cajun on May 08, 2015, 12:18:21 PM
Wingshooter and I are looking for a spot to sell our jigheads/swimbaits on Friday evening. Is anyone willing to let us set up a table in their camp site?

I will have a swap table at my site again
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: cajun on May 08, 2015, 12:36:00 PM
Wingshooter and I are looking for a spot to sell our jigheads/swimbaits on Friday evening. Is anyone willing to let us set up a table in their camp site?

I will have a swap table at my site again

Just noticed you have a couple spots.. anyway, I will have a swap at site 82 if anyone wants to join.
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: LoletaEric on May 08, 2015, 01:36:09 PM
Mandatory safety meeting at the boat launch on Friday, May 15th at 5PM.  It's a good place to pick up your tournament packet, meet friends old and new, and get important information from a local guide.   :smt003

If you cannot be there then please check in with others once you arrive at the Cove, so you can receive any important tournament updates, weather issues...etc.

Right now the forecast is looking good - still keeping paddles crossed.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: E Kayaker on May 08, 2015, 07:40:25 PM
Mandatory safety meeting at the boat launch on Friday, May 15th at 5PM.  It's a good place to pick up your tournament packet, meet friends old and new, and get important information from a local guide.   :smt003

If you cannot be there then please check in with others once you arrive at the Cove, so you can receive any important tournament updates, weather issues...etc.

Right now the forecast is looking good - still keeping paddles crossed.   :smt001
What kind of PA system do you use so everyone can hear? :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - forecasts starting to come in for next week - page 36
Post by: kayakjack on May 08, 2015, 08:57:40 PM
Mandatory safety meeting at the boat launch on Friday, May 15th at 5PM.  It's a good place to pick up your tournament packet, meet friends old and new, and get important information from a local guide.   :smt003

If you cannot be there then please check in with others once you arrive at the Cove, so you can receive any important tournament updates, weather issues...etc.

Right now the forecast is looking good - still keeping paddles crossed.   :smt001
What kind of PA system do you use so everyone can hear? :smt044

i got a bullhorn if you need it Eric.
Title: Re: GS9 - Attend the 5PM safety meeting at the ramp on Friday the 15th - pg. 38
Post by: Tote on May 08, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Safety meeting Friday 5-8-15
Title: Re: GS9 - Attend the 5PM safety meeting at the ramp on Friday the 15th - pg. 38
Post by: LoletaEric on May 08, 2015, 10:13:53 PM
Fine looking crew there, Mike.  There's a lot of good people in NCKA - to know that good friends are lighting up the smiles over a couple beers a couple hundred miles away makes me smile too.  Good Times - see you guys soon.

Quote from: kayakjack
i got a bullhorn if you need it Eric.

If you bring it I'll use it, Jack.  Thanks.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: LoletaEric on May 08, 2015, 10:26:39 PM
I'm jacked up!!!  Look at that combo - light swell and almost no wind around Friday at midnight.  Tomorrow we get forecasts farther into Saturday, and as the next few days pass we'll see NWS/NOAA chime in. 

Get your self together.  Prepare for something epic, because it's going to be happening around you.

Now, let's talk about driving safely.  If you know someone who's coming for their first time please take a minute to reach out and encourage everyone to take it slow on the road.  Use low gears on the hills.  Don't underestimate sudden corners.  Pull over for locals.  Watch for idiot drivers coming around corners on the line...etc.

The excitement is building big time, and it's important to use that energy wisely.  Going to bed at night will get harder and harder over the next 5 days.  It's on!   :smt001
Title: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: NoSoupForU on May 08, 2015, 11:24:06 PM
Next five days????  Hell I haven't slept for weeks just thinking about GS9!
Title: Re: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: LoletaEric on May 09, 2015, 09:11:06 PM
B2Squid Horde.   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: Archie Marx on May 09, 2015, 09:37:29 PM
Sweet!

JTP69 needs to be adopted by a team. Anyone have room?
Title: Re: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: LoletaEric on May 09, 2015, 10:04:12 PM
Today was the first good water at the Cove for almost two weeks.  I had the opportunity to get down there with a truckload of gear for the event that I'm storing at a friend's garage, so after I dropped that off by 630 or so I was off to the ramp for a salmon trolling session.  After this season started out strong with quite a few 15 pounders and a couple over 20 on opening day the bite has been tough at Shelter Cove, and the powerboat fleet has been pretty sparse in response. 

Today would be my seventh Cove trip since early April, with the previous six adding up to 86.5 miles for three fish and a shaker, and that's fine - I'm always thankful to be able to do what I'm doing.  I'm a stat guy, and the telling numbers to me regarding my trips this year was that I'd caught one fish each on my three trips without clients, and I'd caught no fish on three client trips, with one client fish.  I think that speaks to the fact that it can be harder to get someone else on a fish than to push hard and get one on my own.  It's also the case that the bite was really slow on my three client days with very few if any salmon caught by powerboats on those days.  It's been slow all around, with most fish since the opener being smaller grade and quite a few shakers.

Another sign that things are a bit off here on a weekend morning where it was flat for the first time in a while - I got to the ramp and prepped to launch with only one powerboater there, and that was my buddy who'd turned me on to garage space for my gear.  He got launched and I took my time, had a bowl of cereal and my bananas, and I launched just after 7 with just my buddy on the water other than some commies way outside.  The ocean was good, but it was just a bit unorganized from leftover slop after heavy winds just subsided yesterday.  The new thing today - as the ocean's so dynamic - was that the water from the moorings to the Bell and all the way out past the Whistle was dark brown like wood stain.  It was some kind of bloom from the upwelling, and that's a good thing because little things like krill will eat that, and other fish including salmon will eat krill.

I trolled the heavy brown bloom water that looked to have about 2' of viz, and I hoped it was "salmon water" - because you never know until you get a bite!  The only thing that was biting seemed to be the usual blacks, so soon I pulled my powerboat buddy up on the radio and we got together to troll out past the Whistle.  We finally found some greener and clearer water up north of the hotels and inside, so we worked the edge for a bit but nothing was doing.  Soon I saw another kayaker on the water, and as we got closer together I realized that it was Ed/Kayote.  We shared a warm greeting, and I was stoked to be in the company of a guy who I know to be an ace at the salmon game as well as a great all around kayaker and waterman.  We shared intell and trolled together as we BS'd - mostly about salmon trolling of course.   :smt003

We were doing circles and back and forths over some great marks in about 50' when finally I got picked up by what immediately felt like the real deal - lots of head shakes, and I could feel some strength behind them even though it didn't feel huge.  Got it heading toward me, lifted my rod high as I simultaneously turned on the vid and aimed it toward the netting-zone, and then continued horsing it toward me since it was allowing that.  Got it to the boat, confirmed it was a salmon and obviously legal, got the net out, expected the classic "screw you I'm outa here" reaction, but it didn't happen!  Got it in the net first try - then it got all agitated and basically de-scaled itself in the net.  (stat of the moment - 4 fish now in 100.5 miles trolling over 7 trips)

It was nice to get one in the bag - especially since, again, it was a slow day for the powerboats with a only a few fish announced, and those were several miles away.  Later one of the few powerboat fish on the radio was at 180 feet.  ON THE WIRE!!   :smt005

We were hopeful for more bites, and we did get a few potential strikes, but the morning ended with no more confirmed hookups.  As we trolled on into the early afternoon Ed and I hung close and enjoyed each other's company as we worked our spots and watched for signs around us.  The water did get nicer and the mild south and SE breeze died down to basically nothing.  It was a good day to be on the ocean with a good friend.  Either one of us could've gotten that fish, and the fact that the salmon game can be somewhat random was a big topic of our discussions today. 

Ed and I agreed on this:  if you put out a good offering, of which there are a huge variety that will work, and you get it down and move it at an appropriate speed - sometimes slow, sometimes faster - anyone can and will eventually get bit.  It's a numbers game, and everything you do to increase your odds will make you a "better" fisherman.  The biggest factor other than just having a good presentation is TIME.

Ed's on an extended pre-fishin' mission!  Camping out and living the life.  He bailed around 130, as I was doing one last lap at the Bell.  Good luck between now and next Thursday when I'll be back, Bro.   :smt001

Saw Pete/PineMtn as I approached the Bell - he had to work in the morning, so he was just getting on the water around 145 and had seen Ed and my buddy Terry at the ramp.  He gave me a yell, and we diverted toward each other for a greet-n-grin, visiting together for a bit before heading our separate ways.  On a different day I probably would've stayed and fished a couple more hours with my good bro Pete, but I've got important happenings coming up soon.  GS is on my mind all the time, and I'm determined to make it turn out as great as I can.  This report is a little part of that, so thanks for reading.

Thanks also for being a part of what I'm doing out there.  The guiding and the reporting here and a few other places on the web are a very special part of my life, and that's what I want to celebrate with everyone at the big gig next week.  Choosing to pursue challenge and adventure in the outdoors is an important part of all of our lives, and my intent this year with minimal promotion was to attract only those who know the vibe and who appreciate the energy.

I'm looking forward to seeing everybody soon.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 09, 2015, 10:55:40 PM
Really looking forward to fishing with you on Friday, Eric.  So many times I've been out fishing, not catching and wondering IF I am doing it all wrong or just that it's not a catching day.  This trip will teach me the skills, confirm and correct my technique and just maybe get rewarded with a bite. 
Hoping that the conditions are going to be good on Friday and Saturday!

Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Earlyo1 on May 10, 2015, 08:11:49 AM
Nice report! Was waiting to hear the latest at the Cove! Can't wait!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Sarge on May 10, 2015, 08:43:58 AM
Nice report Eric. thanks anyone know how the crabbing will/should be this time of year at the cove?
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: matanaska on May 10, 2015, 09:37:45 AM
The crabbing sux for males.   There is no shame in keeping big females cause they don't produce much if any after they reach a certain size.  1 male per a pot is what lots of commies have been getting.
Title: Re: GS9 - Early Tourney Day Forecast: HOLY SHIT IT LOOKS GOOD!!! Page 39
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 10, 2015, 10:32:57 AM
my intent this year with minimal promotion was to attract only those who know the vibe and who appreciate the energy.

Dude! I'm so ready for this. Looking forward to seeing you brother and hopefully having a beer when you have time to breath  :beer3
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 10, 2015, 01:10:09 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 10, 2015, 01:14:17 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin

Thanks Martin...I'll be hanging out right next to you with Luis in 11  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Tote on May 10, 2015, 01:35:40 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin

Good. I'll have a place to park.  :smt044 :smt044

Thanks Martin...I'll be hanging out right next to you with Luis in 11  :smt003
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 10, 2015, 01:40:02 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin



Thanks Martin...I'll be hanging out right next to you with Luis in 11  :smt003

Good. I'll have a place to park.  :smt044 :smt044


Global Mod doesn't even know how to use the quotes correctly......pathetic  :smt009  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 10, 2015, 02:52:17 PM
I'll be leaving Danville for Shelter Cove Wednesday morning via Vallejo (quick stop to meet up with Hobie-Dave).  Not sure of the departure time yet but we will be keeping our eyes open for other NCKA travelers.  Speed will be limited to 55 due to the yak trailer.  See you guys at the Cove in the afternoon.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: RockMan on May 10, 2015, 04:01:37 PM
Leaving SF Wednesday at noon.  Go slow and I'll catch up!   :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Tote on May 10, 2015, 04:47:50 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin



Thanks Martin...I'll be hanging out right next to you with Luis in 11  :smt003

Good. I'll have a place to park.  :smt044 :smt044


Global Mod doesn't even know how to use the quotes correctly......pathetic  :smt009  :smt044

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 10, 2015, 05:06:48 PM
Antonio, I have a cold one with your name on it at site 9 or 10.   Be sure and stop by.

Martin



Thanks Martin...I'll be hanging out right next to you with Luis in 11  :smt003

Good. I'll have a place to park.  :smt044 :smt044


Global Mod doesn't even know how to use the quotes correctly......pathetic  :smt009  :smt044

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

Next time I'm taking a picture of the screen so you can't back track and edit your mistake
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Tote on May 10, 2015, 05:41:27 PM
^^^^^^

 :smt102 :smt102 :smt102
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 10, 2015, 06:45:15 PM
Oil changed, tires rotated, transmission fluid replaced, brakes checked. Make sure to check your spares and tire pressures, makes a big difference in fuel mileage NCKA brothers.

Be leaving Salinas at 5:30 pm Thursday. Be looking for Kayaks along the way.

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: oldfart on May 10, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
Oil changed, tires rotated, transmission fluid replaced, brakes checked. Make sure to check your spares and tire pressures, makes a big difference in fuel mileage NCKA brothers.

Be leaving Salinas at 5:30 pm Thursday. Be looking for Kayaks along the way.

Alex

Radiator flushed, new water pump installed, new belts and hoses.  They all looked good bit I'm not taking any chances after 180K on the Silverado.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: E Kayaker on May 10, 2015, 07:25:16 PM
Oil changed, tires rotated, transmission fluid replaced, brakes checked. Make sure to check your spares and tire pressures, makes a big difference in fuel mileage NCKA brothers.

Be leaving Salinas at 5:30 pm Thursday. Be looking for Kayaks along the way.

Alex

Radiator flushed, new water pump installed, new belts and hoses.  They all looked good bit I'm not taking any chances after 180K on the Silverado.
Truck washed, oil changed, new brakes, rotors and bearings installed! I heard that last hill is a doozy! :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 10, 2015, 07:35:31 PM
Oh ya !! And tires balanced ! Ran smooth on the test run to Mom's house in San Jose from Salinas.
Happy Mother's Day , you Mothers.  :smt001

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 10, 2015, 08:45:43 PM
New tires, new wheels, new antifreeze, oil changed.  Camper cleaned, outdated food tossed.  Note to self; fill fresh water tank! 

Tackle arrived, now gotta start rigging rods and reels.

Also, at the rate I'm going through the 5 bottles of wine I bought at Costco, I'll be down to zero by Thursday, so adding to 'The List' more wine. 

Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 10, 2015, 08:55:06 PM
I am soooo ready to , " Drift away ! "

https://youtu.be/gr_eVcCAUXo.

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 10, 2015, 08:58:08 PM
A decent remake for my Country brother's.  :smt001

https://youtu.be/A69BertdSt4

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: scubaluis on May 10, 2015, 09:22:43 PM
New tires, new wheels, new antifreeze, oil changed.  Camper cleaned, outdated food tossed.  Note to self; fill fresh water tank! 
 

Jerry, there is water at the campsite, bring a hose.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: cnew83 on May 10, 2015, 11:07:06 PM
Just finished the 10 hour drive to Prunedale from Az. So far so good. Spending a couple of days with family and friends before I head up Thursday. Then more time with friends!!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: Tote on May 11, 2015, 07:59:14 AM
Just finished the 10 hour drive to Prunedale from Az. So far so good. Spending a couple of days with family and friends before I head up Thursday. Then more time with friends!!!!

Daymn!

Headed out.
See everyone up there Wednesday or Thursday.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: RBark on May 11, 2015, 08:39:28 AM
Excited! I will be there sometime Wednesday morning. If you run into me, I can read lips fairly well for most people but some people I simply can't read. And names are very hard for me to lip read, so it might be best to type it out on my phone if I don't catch it. See you all there! I'm all loaded up and ready to roll!
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... &quot;know the vibe, appreciate the energy&quot;
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on May 11, 2015, 08:49:29 AM
Loaded up and ready to roll at first light tomorrow. Should be at tides inn by mid afternoon tomorrow. Good times and great friends ahead.
As Eric mentioned earlier, everyone please drive safe, especially on the road in from garberville. And Defanatly be sure your breaks are in good order for the final decent into the cove. If need be, take a few moments to pull over and let them cool.
Stay safe my friends, good times ahead. 

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper
;0)
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... "know the vibe, appreciate the energy"
Post by: LoletaEric on May 11, 2015, 09:20:48 AM
The bad news:  forecast isn't looking as 'epic' now...  There are minor disturbances moving through this week, and Thursday bumped up and looks a bit sporty with some south wind.

The good news:  forecast still looks way better than it has on average for the past three weeks!  Friday and Saturday look like the best days, and that's great timing for the opener and tourney day.

It's like this - the ocean is in charge.  Be prepared to get wet and cold, and please focus on learning the layout and potential hazards of the Cove before you launch - this includes people who have been to previous events.

More updates as they become available.   :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... &quot;know the vibe, appreciate the energy&quot;
Post by: Archie Marx on May 11, 2015, 09:30:59 AM
Loaded up and ready to roll at first light tomorrow. Should be at tides inn by mid afternoon tomorrow. Good times and great friends ahead.
As Eric mentioned earlier, everyone please drive safe, especially on the road in from garberville. And Defanatly be sure your breaks are in good order for the final decent into the cove. If need be, take a few moments to pull over and let them cool.
Stay safe my friends, good times ahead. 

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper
;0)

+1  My breaks got soft when I was driving that road in my old Ford Focus.  The engine was too small to serve as an effective break with an overloaded car. We had to stop twice to let the brakes cool .

Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: NoSoupForU on May 11, 2015, 11:21:44 AM
Just wondering.  I've heard some people say that Verizon cell service works at Shelter Cove.  Does anybody know if the Verizon data works over there?  My cell phone is using ATT but I have an Ipad that uses Verizon and could make and receive calls from home via my MagicJack app as long as I have WiFi or data cellular.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Live2Fish on May 11, 2015, 11:31:51 AM
My Verizon iPhone can make and receive calls and texts but my data doesn't work and campground doesn't have wifi. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: JTP69 on May 11, 2015, 11:50:03 AM
hey guys looking to start a team , I have a radio ,GPS and the will and desire to have a great time .. I like early starts and a chill attitude ...name is open , pm me if you want to hookup..peace out..jtp69(jose Patterson) :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: matanaska on May 11, 2015, 11:56:59 AM
Just wondering.  I've heard some people say that Verizon cell service works at Shelter Cove.  Does anybody know if the Verizon data works over there?  My cell phone is using ATT but I have an Ipad that uses Verizon and could make and receive calls from home via my MagicJack app as long as I have WiFi or data cellular.


My Verizon data works sporatically on my Samsung Galaxy 5.  If you have US Cellualar then your good to go.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... &quot;know the vibe, appreciate the energy&quot;
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 11, 2015, 01:13:17 PM
Loaded up and ready to roll at first light tomorrow. Should be at tides inn by mid afternoon tomorrow. Good times and great friends ahead.
As Eric mentioned earlier, everyone please drive safe, especially on the road in from garberville. And Defanatly be sure your breaks are in good order for the final decent into the cove. If need be, take a few moments to pull over and let them cool.
Stay safe my friends, good times ahead. 

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper
;0)

+1  My breaks got soft when I was driving that road in my old Ford Focus.  The engine was too small to serve as an effective break with an overloaded car. We had to stop twice to let the brakes cool .

In cases like that, it is a good idea to down shift to a lower gear to help with the load of breaking. It is a good idea in general. I down shift into 3 rd gear below 40 and 2nd gear at 25 to 30. Try to keep the rpms below 5/6 k so that I am not putting to much of a load on the transmission as well.

Alex

Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: NoSoupForU on May 11, 2015, 01:25:44 PM
Just wondering.  I've heard some people say that Verizon cell service works at Shelter Cove.  Does anybody know if the Verizon data works over there?  My cell phone is using ATT but I have an Ipad that uses Verizon and could make and receive calls from home via my MagicJack app as long as I have WiFi or data cellular.


My Verizon data works sporatically on my Samsung Galaxy 5.  If you have US Cellualar then your good to go.
My Verizon iPhone can make and receive calls and texts but my data doesn't work and campground doesn't have wifi.

Thanks guys!  Good to know.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: LoletaEric on May 11, 2015, 01:30:44 PM
Holy Crap, Batman!  I just got a quote of $3.79/bag for anchovies at the Shelter Cove General Store up the hill about 5 minutes from the campground area - that's a great price!

I encouraged them to have plenty on hand for us.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 11, 2015, 01:31:58 PM
I bought new underwear, just for this!
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 11, 2015, 01:35:11 PM
I bought new underwear, just for this!

Care to share a pic with us ?  :smt044 :smt044  Cochino.  TMI !!
Curious about Cabeza de Martio's view is on this one ?
Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: RBark on May 11, 2015, 01:46:33 PM
I was wondering about the anchovies situation. Thanks.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 11, 2015, 02:17:35 PM

Good to hear on the anchovies.  I'll be picking mine up at the store on the way in, about 5 miles from the campground.  My camper has a small freezer I can let folks stow some in, but I am not sure how much room will actually be in there.  First dibs goes to my team mates, then if there's room, I'd be happy to stow some in there.   
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... &quot;know the vibe, appreciate the energy&quot;
Post by: piski on May 11, 2015, 02:26:33 PM
Loaded up and ready to roll at first light tomorrow. Should be at tides inn by mid afternoon tomorrow. Good times and great friends ahead.
As Eric mentioned earlier, everyone please drive safe, especially on the road in from garberville. And Defanatly be sure your breaks are in good order for the final decent into the cove. If need be, take a few moments to pull over and let them cool.
Stay safe my friends, good times ahead. 

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper
;0)

Yep, dropping $500+ today on brakes (rear drums are shot) & maintenance. All worth it.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Danglin on May 11, 2015, 02:41:47 PM
I bought new underwear, just for this!

  I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it's really something unusual….

  http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bill+murray+stripes%2c+%22i+don't+wear+underwear%22+video&FORM=VIRE15#view=detail&mid=515984B7C228013A8FD5515984B7C228013A8FD5
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Sin Coast on May 11, 2015, 02:58:53 PM
Send me a PM if anybody needs last-minute vacation rental. It's a nice house. And has the best address ever: 420 Humboldt Loop :-)
Rental includes 2 tandem kayaks too.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: barefoot1 on May 11, 2015, 03:28:35 PM
OMG classic address for sure!
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 11, 2015, 04:24:01 PM
Newer automatic transmissions are CVT's (constant velocity transmission) and don't HAVE a 2nd or 3rd option any more you can use for braking. 

  Actualy there are vehicles with cvt transmissions that have the capabilities of down shifting. Lots of newer cars have paddle shifters on there cvt transmissions.   Most all of my hondas have down shifting. Pilot, ridgeline, odyssey all have a first second and a button you can depress for 3rd gear

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: barefoot1 on May 11, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
My 2010 F 150 that I bought last year has a "Tow-Haul" option.  This works great on a downhill grade even if you aren't towing.  I love it on those grades around CL.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: scubaluis on May 11, 2015, 05:45:12 PM
I can't believe it, it is time to start loading up the rig and heading north, I will be at Shelter Cove in less than 48 Hrs.
Title: Re: GS9 - Pre-fishing report - page 39... &quot;know the vibe, appreciate the energy&quot;
Post by: Archie Marx on May 11, 2015, 07:54:46 PM
Loaded up and ready to roll at first light tomorrow. Should be at tides inn by mid afternoon tomorrow. Good times and great friends ahead.
As Eric mentioned earlier, everyone please drive safe, especially on the road in from garberville. And Defanatly be sure your breaks are in good order for the final decent into the cove. If need be, take a few moments to pull over and let them cool.
Stay safe my friends, good times ahead. 

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper
;0)

+1  My breaks got soft when I was driving that road in my old Ford Focus.  The engine was too small to serve as an effective break with an overloaded car. We had to stop twice to let the brakes cool .

In cases like that, it is a good idea to down shift to a lower gear to help with the load of breaking. It is a good idea in general. I down shift into 3 rd gear below 40 and 2nd gear at 25 to 30. Try to keep the rpms below 5/6 k so that I am not putting to much of a load on the transmission as well.

Alex


I was downshifting, but the wimpy 4 banger couldn't handle the load and would redline if I didn't ride the brakes.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: LoletaEric on May 11, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
Haven't tagged these abs yet, but they're nice and shiny.   :smt001

Five of these will make the cut for trophies at GS.
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 11, 2015, 08:29:21 PM
 Many of the Honda's, and I am sure other manufacturers also have what Honda calls grade logic. It senses when to up or down shift on incline or decline for the inexperienced automatically. I prefer manually shifting in my automatic.  :smt001

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Ah, the fickle forecast... Pg. 41 - Safety should be everyone's focus
Post by: I Zod Out on May 11, 2015, 09:31:50 PM
Newer automatic transmissions are CVT's (constant velocity transmission) and don't HAVE a 2nd or 3rd option any more you can use for braking.  My truck has a manual and that works good on engine braking though. 

Ha Ha, I'm going to make brake with you Jerry. My '06 X-Terra has a 6 speed manual also. I can go down hill in 1st "if(?)" necessary.

Neener/neener/neener!  :smt003

I Zod Out

Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: SuperVato on May 11, 2015, 10:02:11 PM
Hey Eric, do you know when B2 Squid will be set up? I am pretty stoked on supporting them and using their lure.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 11, 2015, 10:11:42 PM
Quote from: SuperVato
Hey Eric, do you know when B2 Squid will be set up? I am pretty stoked on supporting them and using their lure.

Right on, Amos.  Kelly and LaWana are great people and very supportive of not only GS but other events too.  I think they're coming down Friday evening, and they're staying through Sunday.  Saturday should be their big day where you can score gear from them, but I hope they're accessible Friday too so people can get some gear for the tourney.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: RacinRob on May 11, 2015, 10:14:33 PM
I was wondering about the anchovies situation. Thanks.

We have a freezer at the house Ryan. I am bringing mine from home.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: cajun on May 11, 2015, 10:34:53 PM
Quote from: SuperVato
Hey Eric, do you know when B2 Squid will be set up? I am pretty stoked on supporting them and using their lure.

Right on, Amos.  Kelly and LaWana are great people and very supportive of not only GS but other events too.  I think they're coming down Friday evening, and they're staying through Sunday.  Saturday should be their big day where you can score gear from them, but I hope they're accessible Friday too so people can get some gear for the tourney.


Last year they set up next to my site and pretty sure they will again.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Fish Flogger on May 12, 2015, 10:32:00 AM
I can't even believe I'm even typing this right now but I'm not going to make it  :smt010  :smt009

Mrs. Flogger has made a turn for the worse with her health. She is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday for a non life threatening procedure that must get performed ASAP. She is currently uncomfortable but in good spirits  :smt004

I thought for sure that this would be my year to finally attend GS but it is not to be so. While I have been preparing for this trip for months and want nothing more than to attend...Family first.

I hope one of my homies can pickup my attendance package for me and bring it to PIF. 

I apologize to my team mates the SC Slayers. You guys will have to carry on without me. I won't be offended if you decide to change your name.

Good luck out there and be safe. See you all next year  :smt008 :smt006

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 12, 2015, 10:48:03 AM
I can't even believe I'm even typing this right now but I'm not going to make it  :smt010  :smt009

Mrs. Flogger has made a turn for the worse with her health. She is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday for a non life threatening procedure that must get performed ASAP. She is currently uncomfortable but in good spirits  :smt004

I thought for sure that this would be my year to finally attend GS but it is not to be so. While I have been preparing for this trip for months and want nothing more than to attend...Family first.

I hope one of my homies can pickup my attendance package for me and bring it to PIF. 

I apologize to my team mates the SC Slayers. You guys will have to carry on without me. I won't be offended if you decide to change your name.

Good luck out there and be safe. See you all next year  :smt008 :smt006

-FF
Family First!  Hope all is well.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 12, 2015, 10:49:08 AM
Deva - so sorry to hear you can't attend.  I wish your wife and your family the best, and good on you for making the right choice to support her right now.

We'll meet some day, buddy.   :smt001

Is PK a good guy to give your schwag to?
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Fish Flogger on May 12, 2015, 10:50:52 AM


Is PK a good guy to give your schwag to?

Yes thanks Eric.

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Sin Coast on May 12, 2015, 10:56:31 AM
Boooo this man!
Just kidding, Deva. I was looking fwd to seeing ya. And I'm bringing a discgolf basket too!! But we will have to get together locally soon.
Sorry to hear about your gal. Hope she feels better afterwards, and good luck.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 12, 2015, 10:59:08 AM
Quote from: Cen Coast
I'm bringing a discgolf basket too!!

I'll bring my discs.  Sunday morning mini-tourney if the ocean's snotty.   :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Fish Flogger on May 12, 2015, 11:20:08 AM

Sorry to hear about your gal. Hope she feels better afterwards, and good luck.

Thanks Patrick. This is about the only thing that could keep my from GS. Just bad timing is all. We'll definitely get together for a paddle soon.

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 12, 2015, 11:24:38 AM
Anyone at the cove yet?  Hows the weather? :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: cajun on May 12, 2015, 11:34:39 AM
I just talked to Jack at the cove and he will be giving everyone a hang tag for the rearview mirror showing who payed and how many.

  Over the past years they say people have stayed without paying. I think it was others but due to our size they think it's part of us. They always take care of us and try to accommodate.

  The keys for the bathroom will hang on the door again this year for convenience.
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 12, 2015, 11:37:20 AM
What do you hope to achieve at GS?  I cannot wait to guide some friends Thursday and Friday mornings and next week.  I really look forward to shaking lots of hands, embracing smiling faces, and hooking great people up with a bag of goodies and a weekend full of friendship and Good Times.  My goals revolve around helping people discover the best parts of themselves, and I'm one of the people doing the discovering! 

I envision success, and I do my best to plan for whatever may occur.  The key to all of it is closely related to a positive outlook and a willingness to go with the flow if something unexpected comes up.  I thank you in advance for keeping this in mind, because, as I my good friend James the AbMan reminded me of, I have not always maintained an ideal while navigating the maze of stress and whirlwind of activity which I've set in front of myself. 

My spirit is strong, but step on my toe and I'll chew you a new scupper.   :smt003 

The best part of GS for me is when I see others jumping in to assist when someone needs it, or when clubmates show appreciation for the actions or the good vibe of another participant.  This gathering is about showing off your ability to share yourself in a way that stays with people and becomes part of what they want from themselves and from the world around us.

I wear my sunglasses a lot so I don't freak anyone out with emotions that flow as I near the summit.  I'm climbing a mountain to where I can see a path toward my better self, and you are all there with me along the way.

Bring your best and look for it in others.  This is no party.  It's a celebration of how life should consist of a series of opportunities for success where each one leads to a new level of awareness, joy and togetherness.   :smt001

I've got a bunch of work to do, so I'll see ya soon. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 12, 2015, 11:37:52 AM
I just looked at Accuweather and it looks like it's only going to reach the high 50s and the low is 38.  It also calls for a couple of rain showers tomorrow.  It's gonna be cold at night!
Title: Re: GS9 - Gear Down for hills, watch the corners, pull over for locals, be safe!
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 12, 2015, 11:41:20 AM
Well said Eric!  I'm anxiously waiting for tomorrow morning to come so I can begin the journey.  Thanks for all you do to make GS such a great event.

Martin
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: crash on May 12, 2015, 11:52:43 AM
I just looked at Accuweather and it looks like it's only going to reach the high 50s and the low is 38.  It also calls for a couple of rain showers tomorrow.  It's gonna be cold at night!

That's probably for whitethorn. It won't get that cold, though I fully expect rain Thursday night.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 12, 2015, 11:53:38 AM
Had to do it....

https://youtu.be/sWH811TcckU
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 12, 2015, 01:41:08 PM
I envision having fun.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fish Flogger on May 12, 2015, 01:42:18 PM
I envision myself there in 369 days. Let the countdown begin.

-FF
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Bio-Bil1 on May 12, 2015, 01:48:06 PM
Hey Guys,
Anyone have space to park the Headwaters van, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night. Have no problem helping pay for site and/or extra beer. Apologies for the short notice, but we never know until the date gets close who will be able to go. Can't wait to get up there
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 12, 2015, 02:03:13 PM
This will be my 6th year in a row up at GS!!

 :smt007 :smt008 :smt007

I'm visualizing spending as many hours underwater as possible and hoping for some meaty abalone and fat fish...and harvesting urchins to share with whoever likes them.

Bringing a rod and reel and a handfull of lures just in case though.  :smt002

This was my dive up there last year...special day for me!!

http://youtu.be/pLKa75gY-U8

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

ps..for those wondering where to ab dive....I've had better luck the further I've paddled from the launch/lighthouse...Abalone Point is a well known spot for nice abs/fish, but be careful if trying to shore dive...sneaker waves can make entry and exit tricky at times...
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 12, 2015, 03:00:53 PM
This will be my 6th year in a row up at GS!!

 :smt007 :smt008 :smt007

I'm visualizing spending as many hours underwater as possible and hoping for some meaty abalone and fat fish...and harvesting urchins to share with whoever likes them.

Bringing a rod and reel and a handfull of lures just in case though.  :smt002

This was my dive up there last year...special day for me!!

http://youtu.be/pLKa75gY-U8

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

ps..for those wondering where to ab dive....I've had better luck the further I've paddled from the launch/lighthouse...Abalone Point is a well known spot for nice abs/fish, but be careful if trying to shore dive...sneaker waves can make entry and exit tricky at times...

YEAH BUDDY!!!!  :smt007 I remember seeing you and Bloodbath OTW paddling back that day after you popped your trophy ab cherry...............excellent conditions last year........hoping for half of that this week.
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Post by: SRJ on May 12, 2015, 03:24:40 PM
Hell yes Jimbo! I'd be stoked to do a dive with you this year....I run my lips and always running around doing something else. I'll be there Wednesday and ready to dive, fish, eat, and chill with the crew. Will find you when you arrive.
Shannon
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Post by: Danglin on May 12, 2015, 04:14:25 PM
Very Nice AbKing…

  For myself while @ GS9…

  I'm hoping to drop a few rings of being my best…   :smt077
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: E Kayaker on May 12, 2015, 04:26:01 PM
Hey Guys,
Anyone have space to park the Headwaters van, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night. Have no problem helping pay for site and/or extra beer. Apologies for the short notice, but we never know until the date gets close who will be able to go. Can't wait to get up there

I was told you don't need a reservation, in fact you can't even get one. Show up and park in the general camping area is what I'm going to do.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: crash on May 12, 2015, 04:38:51 PM
There is a large overflow parking area along the west fence. Try to leave the area adjacent to RV spot 7 open for Friday night, there's a lot going on there at that time.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 12, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
I envision having fun.
+1, all about having fun and hanging out with everyone.   :smt004  Hopefully some nice fish too!  :smt003
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Post by: Sin Coast on May 12, 2015, 06:14:14 PM
I envision a hearing problem next week. Because after a few days at the Cove, that gentle humming from whistle buoy gets stuck in my head.
~vvvvv  vvvvvv  vvvvv  vvvvvv~
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: crash on May 12, 2015, 07:29:39 PM
Any Chico area folks coming Thursday night or Friday-  I have precious cargo that needs to make it to shelter cove please pm if you can do it. Otherwise I will.
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Post by: E Kayaker on May 12, 2015, 07:31:12 PM
My goals... I visualize myself being one with nature. Tapping into that prehistoric connection we have with fishing, hunting and gathering. Man against nature with nothing but our plastic boats, paddle power and our wits, + (graphite rods, plastic baits, GPS, sonar, live wells, go pros, vhf radios and $1000 worth of assorted fishing gear.) It touches a real primal thing somewhere deep inside. Feeding our families and friends, as natural as it gets. Add to that the camaraderie gained when spending time watching each other's back out on the big blue. Add to that the friendships built around the campfire, Jell-O shots, oyster bakes, potlucks and ukulele sing a longs. The reality of living life, not watching reality TV. You all are the best.  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 12, 2015, 08:31:21 PM
My goals... I visualize myself being one with nature. Tapping into that prehistoric connection we have with fishing, hunting and gathering. Man against nature with nothing but our plastic boats, paddle power and our wits, + (graphite rods, plastic baits, GPS, sonar, live wells, go pros, vhf radios and $1000 worth of assorted fishing gear.) It touches a real primal thing somewhere deep inside. Feeding our families and friends, as natural as it gets. Add to that the camaraderie gained when spending time watching each other's back out on the big blue. Add to that the friendships built around the campfire, Jell-O shots, oyster bakes, potlucks and ukulele sing a longs. The reality of living life, not watching reality TV. You all are the best.

 :smt023 :beer3  :fishing1  :smt035  :party  :fat

+1

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: LoletaEric on May 12, 2015, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: traildad
My goals... I visualize myself being one with nature. Tapping into that prehistoric connection we have with fishing, hunting and gathering. Man against nature with nothing but our plastic boats, paddle power and our wits, + (graphite rods, plastic baits, GPS, sonar, live wells, go pros, vhf radios and $1000 worth of assorted fishing gear.) It touches a real primal thing somewhere deep inside. Feeding our families and friends, as natural as it gets. Add to that the camaraderie gained when spending time watching each other's back out on the big blue. Add to that the friendships built around the campfire, Jell-O shots, oyster bakes, potlucks and ukulele sing a longs. The reality of living life, not watching reality TV. You all are the best.  :smt006

I like it, Ken.  I like it a lot.   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Danglin on May 12, 2015, 08:42:16 PM
Quote from: traildad
My goals... I visualize myself being one with nature. Tapping into that prehistoric connection we have with fishing, hunting and gathering. Man against nature with nothing but our plastic boats, paddle power and our wits, + (graphite rods, plastic baits, GPS, sonar, live wells, go pros, vhf radios and $1000 worth of assorted fishing gear.) It touches a real primal thing somewhere deep inside. Feeding our families and friends, as natural as it gets. Add to that the camaraderie gained when spending time watching each other's back out on the big blue. Add to that the friendships built around the campfire, Jell-O shots, oyster bakes, potlucks and ukulele sing a longs. The reality of living life, not watching reality TV. You all are the best.  :smt006

I like it, Ken.  I like it a lot.   :smt001

  Fuckin Hippies…   :hippy2:
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: ReelKnots on May 12, 2015, 09:00:53 PM
My goals... I visualize myself being one with nature. Tapping into that prehistoric connection we have with fishing, hunting and gathering. Man against nature with nothing but our plastic boats, paddle power and our wits, + (graphite rods, plastic baits, GPS, sonar, live wells, go pros, vhf radios and $1000 worth of assorted fishing gear.) It touches a real primal thing somewhere deep inside. Feeding our families and friends, as natural as it gets. Add to that the camaraderie gained when spending time watching each other's back out on the big blue. Add to that the friendships built around the campfire, Jell-O shots, oyster bakes, potlucks and ukulele sing a longs. The reality of living life, not watching reality TV. You all are the best.  :smt006


Welcome To The Madness Ken!!!    :smt006 :smt002



-Kiel
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: piski on May 12, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
I envision a hearing problem next week. Because after a few days at the Cove, that gentle humming from whistle buoy gets stuck in my head.
~vvvvv  vvvvvv  vvvvv  vvvvvv~

Add to that the invigorating musky fragrance of the furbags lounging on the whistle.  Nothing like it if you're already feeling queasy.  :sad3:

mmm mmm mmm, nature!

Kidding aside, I can't wait to get up there (and out of this office). See ya there.  :smt004
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Danglin on May 13, 2015, 12:34:15 AM


               
Quote
Add to that the invigorating musky fragrance of the furbags lounging on the whistle.  Nothing like it if you're already feeling queasy.  :sad3:

mmm mmm mmm, nature!

Add to That,,,

  Ever had one of those very Furbags slam the bottom of your Yak?

       That will wake ya up… "Slam"… raises the yak a couple inches…

          "Huh… I just got slammed by something and I'm a couple miles off shore…"     :smt087
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Great Bass 2 on May 13, 2015, 05:42:32 AM
Hang out with old and new friends, have fun, eat good food, catch some fish, release some fish, keep only what I can eat.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 13, 2015, 06:26:35 AM
On the road since 5:15 in hwy 37 traffic :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: vwool on May 13, 2015, 07:10:05 AM
I still have 2 days of work until I get there. For now I will live through all of you who are there or arriving today.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fisherman X on May 13, 2015, 07:18:28 AM
I still have 2 days of work until I get there. For now I will live through all of you who are there or arriving today.

+1 - I so wish I was on the road already, too!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fisherman X on May 13, 2015, 07:23:24 AM
I just looked up the Swell forecast - am I dreaming???
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: matanaska on May 13, 2015, 07:43:26 AM
Getting packed and about to get some flaked ice.  So far I have 6 coolers including 3 100ft white ones.  I will probably have some extra if anyone needs some to keep their catch, bait or beer cold..

I got the Lost Coast Kayak Fishing Adventure shirts and hoodies yesterday and they look great. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: PISCEAN on May 13, 2015, 08:04:50 AM
ahhhh, getting projects wrapped up, all is falling into place.
loaded up on groceries, kayak & gear squared away, accommodations secured...

hasta manana amigos.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on May 13, 2015, 08:48:43 AM
This is a live weather update frome the cove ;0)
Happy, Happy, Happy!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: LilRiverMan on May 13, 2015, 09:26:04 AM
No white caps. That's a good sign.  Good luck in the chrome hunt - although I 've heard that the Salmon quota for anyone named Eric has already been reached  :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: matanaska on May 13, 2015, 09:57:52 AM
Got ICE?
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 13, 2015, 10:16:35 AM
I envision my self with eyes glued to the screen in hopes of live action reports from home. :smt010.  This will be the first time in 7 years that im gonna miss Shelter. On another note I hope you are all blessed with awesome weather and plenty of fish and abs. Safe travels my brothers and sisters. :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on May 13, 2015, 10:38:52 AM
Sorry for last minute cancelation :smt010 , my boss just had me sit and asked me to reschedule my vacation :smt012 . When I ask for PTO he told me its if works permit, unfortunately we have some discovery deadlines to meet. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fiver on May 13, 2015, 11:14:11 AM
That's a bummer bro, we will miss ya up there this year!
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Post by: PablitoPescador on May 13, 2015, 11:18:07 AM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 13, 2015, 11:20:27 AM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009

Damn!

If you change your mind and wanna ride up with me at ass crack of dawn Friday and back on Sunday just lemme know!! No need to pay for gas or food or beer...just help drive home on Sunday.  :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Danglin on May 13, 2015, 11:35:16 AM
That swell forecast is sick….

  right into the wheel house for GS9… hope it holds...
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fiver on May 13, 2015, 11:39:45 AM
I'm not worried about the swell as much as the wind forecast
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: piski on May 13, 2015, 12:46:30 PM
Sorry for last minute cancelation :smt010 , my boss just had me sit and asked me to reschedule my vacation :smt012 . When I ask for PTO he told me its if works permit, unfortunately we have some discovery deadlines to meet.

What? I hope someone else is bringing adobo to the putluck...   :smt003


Oh, and sorry you can't make it, Darius! That does suck.  :smt012
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Kurious on May 13, 2015, 12:49:13 PM
My ambitious goals
1, Check out Shelter Cove and kayak fishing with Fellow GS9 participants.
2, Uncover the faces of as many mysterious NCKA handles as possible. (printed the check list)  :smt003
3, Shake hand with Eric  :smt005
4, ab dive once with Jim.  :smt044

Plan to leave tonight and hit the cove by 8am tomorrow.
If any one has Uniden marine radio, I might ask to share the charger with you. Mine is broken.

Anxious and ready!

Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on May 13, 2015, 01:14:20 PM
3, Shake hand with Eric  :smt005
4, ab dive once with Jim.  :smt044


Got these in reverse, Hand Shake with Jim (I hope you pedal your hands will be useless after) :smt003 and Ab Dive with Eric (He was ABKING) :smt002
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Danglin on May 13, 2015, 01:30:13 PM
My ambitious goals
1, Check out Shelter Cove and kayak fishing with Fellow GS9 participants.
2, Uncover the faces of as many mysterious NCKA handles as possible. (printed the check list)  :smt003
3, Shake hand with Eric  :smt005
4, ab dive once with Jim.  :smt044

Plan to leave tonight and hit the cove by 8am tomorrow.
If any one has Uniden marine radio, I might ask to share the charger with you. Mine is broken.

Anxious and ready!

right with ya on the Uniden charger,,,, when I find where to get another one, I'll clue ya in…

see ya at the cove and if you need a VHF, I have an extra, Staying at the Tides by Eric, Abking, loietaerica 
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Sin Coast on May 13, 2015, 01:48:17 PM
I have this Uniden charger for my MHS75 that I am bringing.
(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page-2/B001J5MQ20-2.jpg)
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Kurious on May 13, 2015, 02:09:55 PM
3, Shake hand with Eric  :smt005
4, ab dive once with Jim.  :smt044


Got these in reverse, Hand Shake with Jim (I hope you pedal your hands will be useless after) :smt003 and Ab Dive with Eric (He was ABKING) :smt002
Love to ab dive with either Eric or Jim. But shake hand with Jim takes courage.  :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Kurious on May 13, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
Cen Coast and Danglin, you guys are right on! I'll bring the limp Uniden radio. It works well. Thank you! I'll find you later. See ya!  :smt006
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Post by: RBark on May 13, 2015, 02:31:06 PM
It's lovely here at the cove.  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: beerhunter on May 13, 2015, 02:43:05 PM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009


Well when one door closes another opens! I put a last minute trip together bringing pops out on a new adventure and my sister will be joining in on the festivities as well See you guys at The Cove!!!! YEEEEEEE!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: PISCEAN on May 13, 2015, 02:57:23 PM

Well when one door closes another opens! I put a last minute trip together bringing pops out on a new adventure and my sister will be joining in on the festivities as well See you guys at The Cove!!!! YEEEEEEE!

nice to hear Jesse, see you there!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 13, 2015, 03:13:40 PM
I really love when Eric changes the titles for up-to-date topics or notices.  But it would be really sweet if there was an index of them, so I could find which page for was for what topic.  46 pages are hard to look through!  :smt044
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Post by: The X Inn Keeper on May 13, 2015, 06:56:49 PM
Wednesday evening acuforcast from the cove .....
can you say lovley ;0)
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Post by: FishWorks on May 13, 2015, 07:07:40 PM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009


Well when one door closes another opens! I put a last minute trip together bringing pops out on a new adventure and my sister will be joining in on the festivities as well See you guys at The Cove!!!! YEEEEEEE!
SWEET! glad your making it bro. I got some of Andys ugly wardrobe he left at Cambria i could give you to give back to that ScumBag! lol..See ya soon Brah!
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Post by: cam3087 on May 13, 2015, 07:09:50 PM
Locked and loaded to the max. See you tomorrow!
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 13, 2015, 07:30:04 PM
Loading my gear now. Add this , subtract that.  :smt001.
Wont be able to get off early tomorrow. Should be on the road by 6pm. Crashing into campground hopefully by 2am.

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Fisherman X on May 13, 2015, 07:50:24 PM
Wednesday evening acuforcast from the cove .....
can you say lovley ;0)

Oooh, beyooteeful. You're killing me Y-hopper!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Papa Al on May 13, 2015, 08:05:13 PM
I visualize my truck being loaded and us leaving tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow!

Al
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: fishloomis on May 13, 2015, 10:09:54 PM
Is there any space in the campground for me to park and sleep in my truck Friday and Saturday? I'd be happy to contribute to the cost and I'll have tons of food and beverage to share. I may be rolling in late Friday so I wasn't sure if I would camp on the way or just sleep on the beach, but camping with everyone else would be much more fun.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 13, 2015, 10:23:02 PM
Is there any space in the campground for me to park and sleep in my truck Friday and Saturday? I'd be happy to contribute to the cost and I'll have tons of food and beverage to share. I may be rolling in late Friday so I wasn't sure if I would camp on the way or just sleep on the beach, but camping with everyone else would be much more fun.

Sounds like we should be able to find a site and settle up with the office when you arrive or in the morning. I should be camping with Pescadono around site 99. Unless there trance music gets to me..  :smt003. What time you leaving Santa cruz ? I am leaving Salinas hopefully no later than 6pm Thursday.

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: IsaoK on May 13, 2015, 10:30:35 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/13/1c166371dbfa7990d9c98803496f81ba.jpg)

The Kaji's have some big goals.
After dinner am took down this photo and said, " that's the goal Isao,  let's do that again".

We want to meet more of the awesome crew that will congragate at the cove, share god times on and off the water, and catch big fish.

Aloha,

The Kaji's
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: dangalang on May 13, 2015, 10:30:38 PM
Packed and ready to go!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/13/a9b5e3ab8a6508f8146b0f833bf42150.jpg)
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Post by: dilbeck on May 14, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
I have a Hobie PA14 on a jet ski trailer I tow behind my RV.  Would it be recommended to drop off the kayak and perhaps both the kayak AND the trailer at the bottom of ramp on my way in rather than heading straight to the campground, unloading the PA14 and carting it down the hill?  That PA14 is not getting any lighter, and I'm not getting any younger.  Ha! 


Jerry, it would probably be in your best interest to not park your trailer at the launch ramp.  I don't think the issue of safety is the primary concern, but rather the limited space for auto parking.

Obviously getting the kayak to the launch site is the easy part.  When you're ready to head back up the hill, there are plenty of people that will let you sit on their tailgate to pull it up.

Ask around, I'm sure others will also have opinions and ideas.

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Post by: dilbeck on May 14, 2015, 06:08:04 AM
As for my attendance, it's now in serious jeopardy.  Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Murfman on May 14, 2015, 06:38:07 AM
Murfman is enroute...Shelter Cover here I come...lingcod beware...
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: fishloomis on May 14, 2015, 06:55:15 AM
Is there any space in the campground for me to park and sleep in my truck Friday and Saturday? I'd be happy to contribute to the cost and I'll have tons of food and beverage to share. I may be rolling in late Friday so I wasn't sure if I would camp on the way or just sleep on the beach, but camping with everyone else would be much more fun.

Sounds like we should be able to find a site and settle up with the office when you arrive or in the morning. I should be camping with Pescadono around site 99. Unless there trance music gets to me..  :smt003. What time you leaving Santa cruz ? I am leaving Salinas hopefully no later than 6pm Thursday.

Alex

I'm working in Bucks Lake out of oroville right now and will be leaving as soon as we are done... as late as Friday at 6 or as early as this evening. Fingers crossed the weather works in my favor and we are done early. I'll look around for an empty site or check site 99 when I get there!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 14, 2015, 08:03:26 AM
Is there any space in the campground for me to park and sleep in my truck Friday and Saturday? I'd be happy to contribute to the cost and I'll have tons of food and beverage to share. I may be rolling in late Friday so I wasn't sure if I would camp on the way or just sleep on the beach, but camping with everyone else would be much more fun.

Sounds like we should be able to find a site and settle up with the office when you arrive or in the morning. I should be camping with Pescadono around site 99. Unless there trance music gets to me..  :smt003. What time you leaving Santa cruz ? I am leaving Salinas hopefully no later than 6pm Thursday.

Alex

I'm working in Bucks Lake out of oroville right now and will be leaving as soon as we are done... as late as Friday at 6 or as early as this evening. Fingers crossed the weather works in my favor and we are done early. I'll look around for an empty site or check site 99 when I get there!
The campground for the most part a wide open space.  Should be plenty of room for all, it's never been so full that they couldn't accommodate everyone.  If your arriving late your best bet is to pull in the second drive way, and park along the fence facing the airport. 
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: baitNbeer on May 14, 2015, 08:38:30 AM
LOL I remember having all the new guy worries.. don't worry guys , every things gonna be great!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2015, 08:39:59 AM
LOL I remember having all the new guy worries.. don't worry guys , every things gonna be great!

+1.

 :smt004

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: baitNbeer on May 14, 2015, 08:45:05 AM
were packing right now and gonna leave around noonish. !

PS guys , I'm bringing my charcoal grill so if you got any meat you wanna cue up feel free to come on over and slap it on. ill be posted where I'm usually at near that far corner.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 14, 2015, 08:48:05 AM
I will be completely worthless at work today....like everyday! Taking tomorrow off to get truck packed, and will be patiently waiting at the X's house in Modesto tomorrow for the kids to get out of school, then I am driving like I stole it north bound for the Cove! Should be there around 11 or midnight!

#itsbangtime
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2015, 08:49:50 AM
were packing right now and gonna leave around noonish. !

PS guys , I'm bringing my charcoal grill so if you got any meat you wanna cue up feel free to come on over and slap it on. ill be posted where I'm usually at near that far corner.

I'll be parking next to you.  :smt003

That way you can make sure I get back to my tentcot from the bar.

 :smt002

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: barefoot1 on May 14, 2015, 08:52:31 AM
Heading out of Elk Grove between noon and 1pm.  Any emergency requests within reason,  (not bring more beer!) get to me before noon.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Danglin on May 14, 2015, 08:58:59 AM
still packing…  still getting the house ready for an "Engagement party" this weekend that I am…

  MISSING!!!!    :white     " do you really need to go to Shelter Cove this weekend…, you done that before…? "  :smt108

   This Discussion, is over….  :cowboy_smoke:

be there this afternoon….

  ciao...
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: baitNbeer on May 14, 2015, 09:01:21 AM
LOL you know I'm the worst person for that job right jim?
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2015, 09:04:02 AM
LOL you know I'm the worst person for that job right jim?

Exactly. That's why you and I get along so well.

 :smt002

 :smt004

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Rider on May 14, 2015, 09:22:25 AM
Leaving around noon today. Planning on diving tomorrow morning for Ab's.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: baitNbeer on May 14, 2015, 09:41:22 AM
Me too. I'm sure I'll find someone.  Worst case scenario: I dive with cabeza De martillo.

Lmfao :smt008 :smt008
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 14, 2015, 09:49:42 AM
Hookabrotherup with some uni!!  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: baitNbeer on May 14, 2015, 09:55:22 AM
D BOI! when you coming up bro?
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 14, 2015, 10:05:41 AM
Not until Saturday afternoon/evening.

Derik's pre-school class is going to be in the Rose Parade on Saturday morning. We missed it last year for GS8, so I want to make sure he gets a chance to be in it this year.

I'm jammin' out right after the parade.
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2015, 10:07:43 AM
Hookabrotherup with some uni!!  :smt006

I threw my big goodie bag in the back of the 4Runner last night....I plan on filling it tomorrow and saturday again if there is demand. Just come find me, I'll make sure there is a handfull for you and your wifey set aside.

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 14, 2015, 10:08:41 AM
Jim's going to be Uni-Clause
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 14, 2015, 10:12:58 AM
Hookabrotherup with some uni!!  :smt006

I threw my big goodie bag in the back of the 4Runner last night....I plan on filling it tomorrow and saturday again if there is demand. Just come find me, I'll make sure there is a handfull for you and your wifey set aside.

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

YEE!

Thanks, bro!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Str8FishiN on May 14, 2015, 11:56:34 AM
Hook it up bro!  Uni is the bomb! 

Hookabrotherup with some uni!!  :smt006

I threw my big goodie bag in the back of the 4Runner last night....I plan on filling it tomorrow and saturday again if there is demand. Just come find me, I'll make sure there is a handfull for you and your wifey set aside.

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

YEE!

Thanks, bro!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: IsaoK on May 14, 2015, 12:41:48 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/91df1b36bc6bd3727b1a6d8dfdabdd3c.jpg)
Loaded and heading up!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: RBark on May 14, 2015, 01:41:43 PM
It was a kick ass day in the water today. One of the best weather conditions I've ever been in. Smooth glass with the occasional swell. Hardly any wind. Hope it keeps up until Monday!!!
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Frenchy on May 14, 2015, 02:31:24 PM

It was a kick ass day in the water today. One of the best weather conditions I've ever been in. Smooth glass with the occasional swell. Hardly any wind. Hope it keeps up until Monday!!!
What did you catch?
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: PablitoPescador on May 14, 2015, 02:37:38 PM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009

Damn!

If you change your mind and wanna ride up with me at ass crack of dawn Friday and back on Sunday just lemme know!! No need to pay for gas or food or beer...just help drive home on Sunday.  :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
You da man Jim! I got things figured out with work. Looks like I'll be sick tomorrow after all! Uncancelling my cancellation, see everybody tomorrow!!! :smt003 :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Live2Fish on May 14, 2015, 02:38:25 PM
Shelter cove or bust...
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this one :smt009

Damn!

If you change your mind and wanna ride up with me at ass crack of dawn Friday and back on Sunday just lemme know!! No need to pay for gas or food or beer...just help drive home on Sunday.  :smt002

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
You da man Jim! I got things figured out with work. Looks like I'll be sick tomorrow after all! Uncancelling my cancellation, see everybody tomorrow!!! :smt003 :smt006

Hell yeah!!!

 :smt003 :smt004 :smt003

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: LoletaEric on May 14, 2015, 03:09:47 PM
I just read through the last four pages and my head's spinning!

Too bad you won't make it, Paul - oh, wait, you're coming after all!  Excellent.   :smt003

Darius - we'll miss you, Brother. 

Won't be the same without you either, Morales.  I'm actually gonna miss you too!

The salmon bite continues to suck here - the commercials, charters and all powerboats are having a hard time even many miles from port in deep water.  My group of six got zero confirmed salmon bites today in 5 hours, but the water was dreamy good, like Ryan said.  I haven't heard of any confirmed salmon bites from any kayakers - unusually slow, but it can only go up from here!

A few pics for you guys.  See you soon.   :smt001
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Post by: RBark on May 14, 2015, 03:17:55 PM
I caught a 23", 21", and 16" lingcod. I released all of them. I caught my first two Kelp Greenlings, one male patterned and one female patterned. DFW at shore ID'd the species for me, Eric explained the color difference being due to gender. I caught a sculpin that was super thick, first one ever and it looked like a toad.

I also caught a 17" rockfish, don't know if it's blue or black but I don't intend to keep any rockfish anyway.

I learned how to troll in several different ways, how to rig bait in new ways (I was skeptical when I saw it first, but it easily caught fish!

It's been a great time here and I've learned so much and to think there's still three more days ahead!
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Post by: Fiver on May 14, 2015, 03:20:19 PM
I talked to the charter boat captain around lunch time to confirm my Sunday reservation with him.  He was on the water, and  they had boated all of 1 salmon to that point.
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 14, 2015, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: RBark
I caught a 23", 21", and 16" lingcod. I released all of them. I caught my first two Kelp Greenlings, one male patterned and one female patterned. DFW at shore ID'd the species for me, Eric explained the color difference being due to gender. I caught a sculpin that was super thick, first one ever and it looked like a toad.

I also caught a 17" rockfish, don't know if it's blue or black but I don't intend to keep any rockfish anyway.

I learned how to troll in several different ways, how to rig bait in new ways (I was skeptical when I saw it first, but it easily caught fish!

It's been a great time here and I've learned so much and to think there's still three more days ahead!

Right on, Ryan!  I was stoked to be out there with you and the guys today.   :smt001

Quote from: RBark
I was skeptical when I saw it first, but it easily caught fish!

LOVE this!   :smt003
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Post by: Ichiro--RG on May 14, 2015, 03:31:49 PM
Rbark, this is exactly why I am going. Learning from the expert. Great news already for me. thanks
See you guys
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Post by: Frenchy on May 14, 2015, 07:28:11 PM

I caught a 23", 21", and 16" lingcod. I released all of them. I caught my first two Kelp Greenlings, one male patterned and one female patterned. DFW at shore ID'd the species for me, Eric explained the color difference being due to gender. I caught a sculpin that was super thick, first one ever and it looked like a toad.

I also caught a 17" rockfish, don't know if it's blue or black but I don't intend to keep any rockfish anyway.

I learned how to troll in several different ways, how to rig bait in new ways (I was skeptical when I saw it first, but it easily caught fish!

It's been a great time here and I've learned so much and to think there's still three more days ahead!
That's great. Too bad I couldn't make it. Have fun you all!!!
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 14, 2015, 10:20:39 PM
Cloverdale. little over 3 hours away.looking forward to it
Title: Re: GS9 - Visualize your goals. Share your spirit. Pg. 43
Post by: Sin Coast on May 14, 2015, 10:34:24 PM
I'm also gonna have to cancel my trip :smt010 I was planning on calling in sick on Friday and heading to the cove but a coworker is on vacation this week and I'm covering. Just thinking it's a really long trip to make solo on Friday, plus I'm trying to save money for all the graduations, weddings, bachelor parties, etc that I have to attend this summer. Don't worry team A-Hulls, you'll be better without me (I SUCK AT FISHING :smt005). Have a blast guys! Really looking forward to all the fishporn from this weekend :smt006

Eric, would you mind giving me tourney swag to either Bloodbath or Sincoast? Thanks in advance and really bummed to miss this
You da man Jim! I got things figured out with work. Looks like I'll be sick tomorrow after all! Uncancelling my cancellation, see everybody tomorrow!!! :smt003 :smt006

I still got yo shit! U suck! Bwahahaha... Cove Life!
Title: Re: GS9 - Live Reports. Page 49
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 14, 2015, 11:09:55 PM
intresting climate changes on the drive up at 11 o'clock at night. and even more so when a passenger headlight goes out.06 somewhere in town I can pick up a headlight for the way back
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Post by: dilbeck on May 15, 2015, 05:52:08 AM
Super bummed I won't make it.  Family calls.

I'll be at GS10 come hell or high water.

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Post by: Chewbacca on May 15, 2015, 08:16:46 AM
On my way
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Post by: RBark on May 15, 2015, 09:06:12 AM
Quite a change in the water in just a day! It's a beautiful day but the swell is big and fast today. I had to get off the water at 9am after almost getting tipped off my kayak on a big breaking wave and got a huge cramp on my ribs trying to stabilize the kayak. I've never felt so happy to get off the water so I could stretch the cramp out properly lol.

Chilling for a bit then heading out, again, but boy do I miss wed and thurs conditions!
 
Managed to get a 23 and 24" lingcod, 3 blue rockfish, and another kelp greenling in just 2 hours on the water. Nothing impressive but enjoyable.
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Post by: beenfishin on May 15, 2015, 09:27:18 AM
Thanks for the live update!  Makes it a bit less painful for us stuck at work!  :smt001
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Post by: Fish Flogger on May 15, 2015, 09:29:34 AM
+1
Keep it coming peeps.

-FF
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 15, 2015, 10:16:18 AM
Supposed to flatten out tomorrow a bit, right?

I am patiently waiting for 2:00 to head down and pick up the kids...#killinme
Title: Re: GS9 - Live Reports. Page 49
Post by: Ichiro--RG on May 15, 2015, 10:36:48 AM
Everything is loaded up, supposed to start driving this morning but I felt so sleepy after work. I might be driving tonight. See you folks.
Title: Re: GS9 - Live Reports. Page 49
Post by: WetBehindTheEars on May 15, 2015, 10:44:29 AM
damn, I am going to start saving up right now for next year. This event looks amazing... :smt010
Title: Re: GS9 - Live Reports. Page 49
Post by: RBark on May 15, 2015, 11:49:33 AM
I will add a big caveat: There was a lot of people out today and I cannot tell you whether they thought it was rough or not. My time out there only reflects my own!

I personally did not enjoy fishing in today's conditions. I felt like I had to spend more time being safe than fishing. Paddling out wasn't an issue for me, but drifting felt wobbly. That said, it didn't seem to stop anyone so it may have just been me having a hard time!!  :smt005

It would be nice if it flattens a bit tomorrow. The waves were just too fast for me to feel like I can enjoy fishing. But even though I did not enjoy the fishing today, it was still a lot of fun being out on the water paddling in wonky conditions.

That said, the conditions were a lot better around 10am than they were at 6am when I launched the first time!
Title: Re: GS9 - Live Reports. Page 49
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 15, 2015, 12:04:50 PM
It is what it is. I will have to make that call tomorrow at bingo. If it is rough, well the kids and I will go for a hike then help Eric. If it is fishable for my son, well, we will splash and dash for the honey hole!
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Post by: JWR on May 15, 2015, 12:30:32 PM
Good luck to all of my NCKA brothers and sisters this weekend.  May the conditions be excellent, the food be as wonderful as always and your shared experiences be memorable.

I'll be home in my GS8 hoodie tomorrow thinking of you all.
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Post by: Danglin on May 15, 2015, 12:40:12 PM
It's a little choppy out there, I'm just chilling watching the dozens of yaks that went out today…

  it's looks doable , but I'm not the one out there dealing with that fast drift…
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Post by: Ichiro--RG on May 15, 2015, 03:26:33 PM
How's the crab in the area? Any report so far. Just want to know. Thanks
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Post by: Danglin on May 15, 2015, 08:23:10 PM
Thanks Vic,

 it was nice to see a familiar face in that warehouse,,,  got me in and out,  back into the Monsoon on the way to Shelter…

  Ummm, on that note, I've talked to others on the way up, and some say rain here and there, but for myself, it was pretty much Costa Rica Style Deluges; and I mean Lake Arenal Deluges, all the way to Shelter…

  soon as I hit the ridge, down to shelter cove, sunny, cove is glass with whales frolicking and rainbows in the background over the hills where I just came from…

  pretty kool...
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Post by: Landsonfeet on May 15, 2015, 08:29:03 PM
I was wondering why I got my doors blown off today on 101 by a pickup with an AI strapped on top of it! I was trying to catch up to see how you had your amas and everything loaded but someone was on a mission. Lol! Hope everyone has a great and safe time.
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Post by: RacinRob on May 15, 2015, 11:58:14 PM
After 2 or so the fan really kicked up. The waves were already a bit hard to deal with before that. 5 people took a swim today from what I heard, 2 were very experienced kayakers. I almost landed in the water myself but manged the save. I went a lot further off shore than I should have knowing the report said what it said. Heading out was easy. Went out to 185' or so, 3-4 miles. We were fishing with the commercial fleet today. Was not bad till noon or so then the swells and wind wave started coming hard. Supposed to be the same report for game day. We will see. It is windy now at midnight.
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Post by: beenfishin on May 16, 2015, 10:45:06 AM
Good luck and be safe guys!
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Post by: Salty. on May 16, 2015, 02:55:11 PM
After 2 or so the fan really kicked up. The waves were already a bit hard to deal with before that. 5 people took a swim today from what I heard, 2 were very experienced kayakers. I almost landed in the water myself but manged the save. I went a lot further off shore than I should have knowing the report said what it said. Heading out was easy. Went out to 185' or so, 3-4 miles. We were fishing with the commercial fleet today. Was not bad till noon or so then the swells and wind wave started coming hard. Supposed to be the same report for game day. We will see. It is windy now at midnight.


Thanks for the pre-game day report Rob.  I hope you guys got better weather today.
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Post by: RBark on May 16, 2015, 04:22:44 PM
The fan was howling in the water today, it was doable but very rough lol. I went out, turned around almost right away. Then went out again for a few more hours. Came back in at 9:30 am. Caught a few lings and rocks but nothing even remotely a contender.

One more day of fishing tomorrow! Hopefully I'll get one more nice day in before leaving Shelter Cove. I had to take a nap as soon as I got back off the water!
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Post by: Salty. on May 16, 2015, 05:56:17 PM
thanks for the update Rbark.  Any more news?   :smt003
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Post by: RBark on May 16, 2015, 08:34:21 PM
 :smt010I don't want to name the winners so they or Eric  can announce it themselves. But the prizes are all given away and there were a lot of laughs, smiling faces, hugs, and good food.

I am glad I came out here! Maybe tomorrow I will decide to keep some fish to take home. I've been doing catch and release all week! If the weather calms down anyway!
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Post by: Earlyo1 on May 16, 2015, 09:07:06 PM
Was my first GS and I have to say I had fun. Just wish there were salmon out there! Only one caught in the tournament and it was 20.5 inches! My totals for the day were a 24" ling, 2 18" Cabbies, and 2  Black Cods. It was pretty rough out there with the wind and the swells but Rockman and I went all the way to the Red Can. Went out yesterday and caught 4 Lings 2 of which I kept 23 and 24 inches, and there blacks. Lots of fish to take home. The potluck was great! Lots of good food and good people. Everyone was friendly. Raffle was a bust because I didn't win! Great prizes! Just jealous!  The Predator was sweet! Would have loved to have won that! Thanks again Eric for putting on a great Tournament!
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Post by: Sailfish on May 16, 2015, 09:37:05 PM
At the pot luck.
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Post by: DG on May 16, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
I was glad I made it out yesterday and said hi to as many as I could.  Had Pliny with some friends and learned it is as good as gold for bartering.  Could not stay because of prior commitments but hope all had a great time. 

I paid the entry fee knowing I most likely was not going to participate and helped stack the cash pot because I am impressed with how much work Eric puts into the event.

I am sure Jacks tacos were a hit as usual so everyone must be stuffed and not able to type updates. 
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Post by: Sailfish on May 16, 2015, 10:16:16 PM
The taco shack was a big hit!
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 17, 2015, 11:16:32 AM
headed home. was a great trip. taking my time getting back. lots to report later. pulled over on a few places and snapped some pics
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Post by: One F on May 17, 2015, 12:02:47 PM
To all GS9 attendees and staff, I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!

I am still completely blown away by this event.  I have never seen a group of people with more genuine camaraderie and love for a sport as much as this group of maniacs!  This was my first tournament and only my 2nd time on the ocean in my kayak and I got nothing but support and friendship from everyone.  It was especially cool meeting up with some of my fellow Hobie team members.  Having the Pacific Outfitters Team (me, Midwestern, and Sarge) come in 2nd place in the team competition is the icing on the cake!  The only downside is that now I have to try and drop the 20 pounds I gained eating all the amazing food prepared by EVERYONE!  Again, thank you all for making my introduction into this group, event and sport one that I will never forget!
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Post by: DrHabanero on May 17, 2015, 01:20:47 PM
The taco shack was a big hit!

That is one of the most things I miss about not making it this year! :smt010 Oh well will make sure to make it next year for sure! Hope all went well! Need to see some carnage pictures!!!
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 01:22:09 PM
I had fun.
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 01:26:03 PM
The taco shack was a big hit!

That is one of the most things I miss about not making it this year! :smt010 Oh well will make sure to make it next year for sure! Hope all went well! Need to see some carnage pictures!!!

Those free tacos made the $100/a night to camp at the campground worth it!  :smt010
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Post by: DrHabanero on May 17, 2015, 01:32:55 PM
The taco shack was a big hit!

That is one of the most things I miss about not making it this year! :smt010 Oh well will make sure to make it next year for sure! Hope all went well! Need to see some carnage pictures!!!

Those free tacos made the $100/a night to camp at the campground worth it!  :smt010

Damn 100 night!  :smt009 Shit going up every year could have rented a nice house for that price! Hope you had fun though! that's not bang time that it is taking it up the bung time! :smt005
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Post by: eiboh on May 17, 2015, 01:53:49 PM
price of a good time hard to put a number on it.
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 02:36:15 PM
$25/person, me and three kids. Had no idea it was that rate or I would have gone in on a house with someone. But, if you are by yourself it is a helluva deal.
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Post by: Fisherman X on May 17, 2015, 02:53:08 PM
Fish were caught
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 04:14:45 PM
This was the best GS I have been to yet. It was a lot of fun seeing everyone,  and the overall feeling in the air was rexaling, and chill. The fishing wasnt the best, but being out there with my son was awesome. He got to learn a lot about fishing in heavy wind,  and he did good. Being he was the only junior out fishing tourney day and caught a fish, he got junior champ honors by default. We gotta get more kids involved! The potluck was out of this world as always, taco shack rocked!
Cody got into the calico perch pretty heavily after the potluck until the tide rolled in and waves were crashing over the breakwall at dark.
No traffic up, and smooth and safe travels home! Thanks everyone for another great event!
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 04:16:50 PM
A few more
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Post by: Danglin on May 17, 2015, 04:34:06 PM
It's just Beautiful today, it's laid down on the outside with a little wind chop on the inside…

  Nothing like Friday with 5 capsizes with no issues, very kool...

I personally skipped out on fishing the tourney, thought it might be better to have a pair of eyes on the water to keep close watch on that wind on the outside.

and of course, a deadline for school due by 10:00 Saturday, so it was all good…  and thanks for the many "Thanks"…

I had the equipment, awesome telescope, binochs, landline and most importantly, being able to see most of the fishing grounds. It was pretty fun and uneventful except for some spectacular whale watching…

 still chilling, few pics..
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Post by: oldfart on May 17, 2015, 06:04:58 PM
My first GS and I had a blast.  Met awesome people, ate great food.... and fished.  I even won a raffle prize!
Huge thanks Eric (and others) for putting on this great event.  I can only imagine all the effort that it takes to put together a GS and have it turn out perfect.
Looking forward to GS10
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Post by: oldfart on May 17, 2015, 06:07:41 PM
Some more pics
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Post by: sackyak on May 17, 2015, 06:15:17 PM
Just got home and caught up on the reports.

THANKS SO MUCH ERIC!

I had a great time.

4 days in a row fishing Shelter.

Day 1: May 13, arrived about 9 and launched to glass conditions.  Dropped two pots and trolled salmon for six hours for skunk.  Upon checking pots, we found all females and rock crabs.  Repositioned and sent them back for the night.

Day 2: May 14, headed out for Pac Buts.  Went way north then came back to help a friend before I started fishing.  Fished all day, skunk.  On the way in one pot was empty and one had 9 large males.  A few claws and legs missing but dinner!

Day 3: May 15, the lump was up early and the fan came on in the afternoon.  Fishing was decent but challenging.  We got lots of lings an kept some to eat along with a huge black.  One of my crab pots was gone.  We found the buoy and line on the beach with the screw shackle to the harness undone and crab legs on the sand. :smt011 :smt012 :smt013.

Day 4: May 16, Game Day!  I went for lings first but there were two periods in the early morning of sustained gusts.  One from say 6:30 to 7:30 and one about an hour to an hour and a half later.  After that it settled some and the bite picked up before the fan came on again though not as much as Friday.  After I got my two I trolled for salmon for nothing.  My last pot was gone too but Ken found it one the beach.  Not sure if it was blown or walked on the swell or encountered the same skum that hit my first one.  At least I got it back.

Again a great time was had.  I enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone.  Sorry if I forgot or forget your name next time I see you.  There were so many people and my I was not of the clearest mind in the afternoons especially after four days at Shelter.

Thanks to Pat for the floor space.  Shelter was given and I took it!

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Post by: Fisherman X on May 17, 2015, 08:55:39 PM
Sunset on Sunday
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Post by: Papa Al on May 17, 2015, 08:58:26 PM
Sunset on Sunday

Beautiful photo.

Al
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Post by: Papa Al on May 17, 2015, 09:04:47 PM
We had fun.

Thank you and good job Eric!

Al

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Post by: Cowman on May 17, 2015, 09:55:42 PM
Second year at GS. Had a blast meeting new people and seeing familiar faces! Thank you Eric for putting on a great event as always.

Thanks to GS I'm going to be spending more time thinking about catch and release
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Post by: Sin Coast on May 17, 2015, 09:58:41 PM
"Some things you just can't unsee"  :smt005
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Post by: Live2Fish on May 17, 2015, 10:11:05 PM
I had a great time.  This was my first GS and Ive heard a lot about it in the last year since I joined NCKA.  I wasn’t disappointed.  I went into it with goal of catching some decent fish, have some fun and meet some more NCKA crew.  Check, check and check.

Friday was pretty good fishing.  Weather was great and I bagged a few nice rockfish for the taco stand and a nice 27" ling to take home.  Also got a fatty 15" blue on a pink p-line mini hootchie.  Caught all my rockfish on those mini hootchies.

Saturday was much different.  Conditions had deteriorated and I had a case of the brown bottle flu!  After launching I had problems with my Lowrance unit.  Gps was working but not sonar.  Added some water to the transducer container, checked connections, rebooted and it powered up then shutoff never to power up again.  After riding the rodeo seas for  awhile the free spool lever on my reel started giving out.  So now Im using Navionics app on my phone to navigate and having to use my Leatherman to tighten this damn free spool lever every drop and the bite was slow….no worries.  Ive already had a blast and theres still a kick ass potluck to come later!  Bring it on!  I finished off the session with about 9 or 10 small rockfish, a verm, blue, and some blacks.  Also released a few underlings.

The potluck was for real.  Fish tacos…legend.  Eric and Jim did great job with the festivities.  Great vibes at the cove!!  My biggest regret was not keeping a fish for Gyotaku!  There's always next year!
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 17, 2015, 10:28:34 PM
"Some things you just can't unsee"  :smt005

That's AWESOME
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Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 17, 2015, 11:09:38 PM
My first GS and my biggest impression was all the people who came up to me and said, "Hi Jerry!"  and I had no idea who they were.  They sure knew me though and that made me feel like a rock star!  Ha! 
And not just a hi either, but an introduction, sit down and chat until we knew each other and a bit of history. 

I got the opportunity to fish with Eric on Friday and I learned more than I even hoped on how to fish for salmon and how to fish for what the cove has to offer when the salmon decided it wasn't time yet. 

Then the oyster bake; off the chart with how many oysters.  87 dozen were distributed and many were smoked and BBQ'd right there at my site.  We had jig heads and swimbaits all ready to go from ATD and Branson.  Those guys attracted a crowd! 

My neighbors were just such great people; Brad on one side and Jim on the other.  Just to most mellow and friendly people anyone could hope to camp next to. 

Pot luck was a hit, with the TACO shack kicking things off maybe 30 minutes early and getting the edge off everyone who were in line for the main event.  Plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy the food, the camaraderie and the show Eric and Jim, along with Danglin put on.  Anyone who was called up to the stage for an award or raffle prize  was not going to escape without a hug.  HOW COOL IS THAT!!??!! 

In line at the taco shack, this guy shouts to me, YOU!  and I start to think, uh oh, I did something... YOU NEED A BEER? 

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50118&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

The Old Town Tent with a great display of kayaks, cameras and other gear;
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50124&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

And the man of the hour, Mike.  The Rep who showed up with the big raffle prize of the Old Town Predator XL. 
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50121&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

Carnage photos;
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50127&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50130&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50136&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50133&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50142&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50139&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)

(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=50145&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=e9357a42b1ab86a61ec3fee0ac9c8179)
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Post by: rshu on May 18, 2015, 12:27:32 AM

I got to shelter cove with the goal of enjoying fishing, eating good food, and catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, without worrying about winning and just being happy to do what we all love, spend some quality time on the water. With two kids its been few and far between outings which is just part of being a parent…

What I got out of this weekend was all that and then some. I felt the NCKA love through all of the generosity, camaraderie, and great food. I’m glad I was able to share some as well.

When I was looking at the prizes for the raffles I thought to myself, that would be awesome to win that NCKA ceramic mug, or even a new reel. Then I see the grand prize Old Town Predator XL with a trolling motor, and now I’m thinking how cool it would be to own that! There was a break in the raffle action so I go to the room to get some stuff and I hear LilRiverMan knocking on my door…”run! They’re calling you’re name! Run!”

I book for the main stage and see people cheering and little Dylan being hoisted in the air… I won? I’m still in shock and had to pinch myself a couple of times, but I can’t wait to get this kayak on the water and get my 2.5 year old son on it for his first fishing trip.

I am humbled and amazed at what a truly awesome event this is, and grateful for everyone that makes this event a success. NCKA is the best!

Sincerely,

Roger

RSHU

Special shout outs:

Eric – Thanks for sharing this special place with us, and for all of your hard work to make this happen every year.
BigJim – Putting together the raffle for a great cause.
KayakJack and the Taco Shack crew – Delicious.
Danglin – Looking out for our safety on the water.
Mike Lowery – Thanks for supporting the kayak fishing community and providing a prize I still can’t believe I won.
SC Trace – Fishing skills (2nd Place) and Happy Birthday
My little nephew Dylan – Stepping up to accept my prize in my brief absence…(must be present to win rule)


(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/P1050200_zpsdbnlcvo5.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/P1050200_zpsdbnlcvo5.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/P1050184_zps0giejtef.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/P1050184_zps0giejtef.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/P1050196_zpsfpldexgl.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/P1050196_zpsfpldexgl.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/P1050202_zpspvpcvfid.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/P1050202_zpspvpcvfid.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/IMG_7190_zpsxkcam8pt.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/IMG_7190_zpsxkcam8pt.jpg.html)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj618/Rog_Shu/FullSizeRender%202_zpsrwso4d5h.jpg) (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Rog_Shu/media/FullSizeRender%202_zpsrwso4d5h.jpg.html)


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Post by: BigJim on May 18, 2015, 06:52:21 AM
What an amazing time!!!!

My 5th ten inch abalone, tons of fun with friends old and new, awesome raffle made possible by Eric, the donors and all the folks who helped sell tix, set up, count $$ etc.

Thanks again Eric for making such an amazing weekend possible!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: Jriggs on May 18, 2015, 09:16:36 AM
Hey Sacyak,

Day 4: May 16, Game Day!  I went for lings first but there were two periods in the early morning of sustained gusts.  One from say 6:30 to 7:30 and one about an hour to an hour and a half later.  After that it settled some and the bite picked up before the fan came on again though not as much as Friday.  After I got my two I trolled for salmon for nothing.  My last pot was gone too but Ken found it one the beach.  Not sure if it was blown or walked on the swell or encountered the same skum that hit my first one.  At least I got it back.

I think my boys dug it out of the surf on Saturday afternoon and I told them to leave it up on the beach as I knew someone would come looking for it. Glad you found it.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on May 18, 2015, 09:19:31 AM

I got to shelter cove with the goal of enjoying fishing, eating good food, and catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, without worrying about winning and just being happy to do what we all love, spend some quality time on the water. With two kids its been few and far between outings which is just part of being a parent…

What I got out of this weekend was all that and then some. I felt the NCKA love through all of the generosity, camaraderie, and great food. I’m glad I was able to share some as well.

When I was looking at the prizes for the raffles I thought to myself, that would be awesome to win that NCKA ceramic mug, or even a new reel. Then I see the grand prize Old Town Predator XL with a trolling motor, and now I’m thinking how cool it would be to own that! There was a break in the raffle action so I go to the room to get some stuff and I hear LilRiverMan knocking on my door…”run! They’re calling you’re name! Run!”

I book for the main stage and see people cheering and little Dylan being hoisted in the air… I won? I’m still in shock and had to pinch myself a couple of times, but I can’t wait to get this kayak on the water and get my 2.5 year old son on it for his first fishing trip.

I am humbled and amazed at what a truly awesome event this is, and grateful for everyone that makes this event a success. NCKA is the best!

Sincerely,

Roger

RSHU

Special shout outs:

Eric – Thanks for sharing this special place with us, and for all of your hard work to make this happen every year.
BigJim – Putting together the raffle for a great cause.
KayakJack and the Taco Shack crew – Delicious.
Danglin – Looking out for our safety on the water.
Mike Lowery – Thanks for supporting the kayak fishing community and providing a prize I still can’t believe I won.
SC Trace – Fishing skills (2nd Place) and Happy Birthday
My little nephew Dylan – Stepping up to accept my prize in my brief absence…(must be present to win rule)



Congrats on winning the yak, Roger. You and Dennis and your families are an integral part of GS. It was awesome to see you win.
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Post by: SFHarry on May 18, 2015, 09:59:47 AM
As last year, had a fantastic time even though I didn't get OTW this year due to Bronchitis and wind. Just wanted to thank all the people who make this event a huge success. Being around NCKA kayakers and my own club (DOA Humboldt) as well, makes me realize, to borrow the old Honda Tagline, you meet the nicest people on a kayak! Took some photos though and have a link here.

http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/SFHarry/library/Gimmie%20Shelter%209
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Post by: Hojoman on May 18, 2015, 10:09:36 AM

I got to shelter cove with the goal of enjoying fishing, eating good food, and catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, without worrying about winning and just being happy to do what we all love, spend some quality time on the water. With two kids its been few and far between outings which is just part of being a parent…

What I got out of this weekend was all that and then some. I felt the NCKA love through all of the generosity, camaraderie, and great food. I’m glad I was able to share some as well.

When I was looking at the prizes for the raffles I thought to myself, that would be awesome to win that NCKA ceramic mug, or even a new reel. Then I see the grand prize Old Town Predator XL with a trolling motor, and now I’m thinking how cool it would be to own that! There was a break in the raffle action so I go to the room to get some stuff and I hear LilRiverMan knocking on my door…”run! They’re calling you’re name! Run!”

I book for the main stage and see people cheering and little Dylan being hoisted in the air… I won? I’m still in shock and had to pinch myself a couple of times, but I can’t wait to get this kayak on the water and get my 2.5 year old son on it for his first fishing trip.

I am humbled and amazed at what a truly awesome event this is, and grateful for everyone that makes this event a success. NCKA is the best!

The Shu luck strikes again. Last year at Albion for Dennis; this year as Shelter Cove for you. Congratulations!!
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Post by: P-Sherman on May 18, 2015, 10:15:40 AM
It was my first big NCKA event and I'm glad I finally made it to GS9.

Thank you to Eric and others for organizing this event.

It was fun and exciting to meet all the NCKA folks in person. Finally got to put a real face to the names on the board.

FishingAddict and I drove up together wish we had more time to fish before and after the event. We went out Friday afternoon (and probably shouldn't have) on a windy and choppy afternoon. Just glad everyone made it back from the washing machine alive and well.

Attaching a pic of me taken by FishingAddict from Friday.

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Post by: PISCEAN on May 18, 2015, 10:26:43 AM
some rough water, some wind, some glass water and some fish.....lots of good times, friends, and seafood.

My 3rd year of Gimme Shelter did not disappoint.

I fished the 15th & 16th, hoped for the major big fish, but still had a blast catching what I did. For me it is rarely about the fish anyway, more of the vibe & groove that one falls into while doing what you love in a place of amazing beauty & ruggedness.

"Cove Life".....Cen Coast, that is going to become an art piece of some type. Filed away for future!

Just a wonderful 4 day trip. Thank you to all my friends that made it so.
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Post by: ReelKnots on May 18, 2015, 10:45:32 AM
Congrats to Roger for wiining the Grand Price and also Congrats to our team mate SCTrace for winning the second place.

Thanks Eric and all the sponsors!!!! What a BLAST!!! I had fun!!



-Kiel
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Post by: hightide on May 18, 2015, 10:58:56 AM
Thank Eric!
Congratlation Roger!
Great time as always....looking forward to the 10 yr anniversary :smt003
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Post by: mdoka_matt on May 18, 2015, 11:02:09 AM
This was my first time not only Shelter cove, but north of Tomales Bay.  I had such a great time! The weather was not ideal, but beautifully rugged and enjoyable in its own way.  The paddle home on Friday afternoon was as everybody has already stated, an adventure. One which I actually enjoyed.  To call conditions dangerous at that time is an understatement, but I felt a mix excitement and confidence.  This confidence was founded in knowing we were all surrounded by competent watermen who all had each other’s back. Literally. That snotty trudge home was actually a high point of the trip for me; that’s not to say I want to make a habit of paddling in those conditions, but it was pretty cool.  Made me feel very alive!

The vibe and attitude of this group is what really made this weekend so magical. As a first timer to GS, I was welcomed by everybody I came into contact with. Even the locals were friendly, despite our occupation which at times frustrated them. I’d really like to thank Danglan for the live weather updates on Saturday.  Because of you I had the confidence to round Abalone Point and enjoy the completely undisturbed coastline which lies beyond.  Thank you Dan. I’d like to take you home and have you watching my back from the Davenport cement tower every weekend. 

Finally Id like to thank Eric for his efforts making this possible.  The work, stress, and cost you incur for us to inundate your home fishing grounds is so selfless and so appreciated.  I very much enjoyed meeting you, and look forward to fishing with you in the future. 
 :smt001
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Post by: shiner1 on May 18, 2015, 11:59:46 AM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event
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Post by: FisHunter on May 18, 2015, 12:28:11 PM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event
Classiest 2nd post EVER!  :smt011
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Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on May 18, 2015, 12:30:39 PM
I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on.

Hrmmm...and may I ask who told you this??   Whoever told you that must have been upset he didn't win anything in the raffle or something.   :smt012

Either way, whoever has that mentality is better off not coming to Albion anyways. 
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Post by: Hojoman on May 18, 2015, 12:33:42 PM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event
Classiest 2nd post EVER!  :smt011
First post wasn't much better.
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Post by: BigJim on May 18, 2015, 12:44:10 PM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event

I'm glad you had fun at GS9.

You are way off base about NCKA events though.

The coordinators of these events put their heart and soul into them...and every single one I have ever been to is an amazing experience.

Hopefully you will see that for yourself in the future...rather than listening to someone else and publicly bad mouthing one of our annual and longest running tourneys.

Let's keep this thread positive though....here's a few pics for your viewing pleasure.  :smt004

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: Fish Flogger on May 18, 2015, 12:53:11 PM

I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event

You are way off base about NCKA events though.

The coordinators of these events put their heart and soul into them...and every single one I have ever been to is an amazing experience.

Hopefully you will see that for yourself in the future...rather than listening to someone else and publicly bad mouthing one of our annual and longest running tourneys.


Thank you for saying something Jim. I was going to but my conflict resolution skills are leaving a bit to be desired right now so I thought it best to keep my mouth shut.

-FF
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Post by: bpowa on May 18, 2015, 12:53:51 PM
Thanks for the photos; May is a busy month for me, looks like I missed a great event.  I wont miss the next one.  Told my wife we are going next year. 
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Post by: snapperhead on May 18, 2015, 12:54:23 PM
EVERY NCKA event my family has attended has been great! MAD props to all the event organizers!!!
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Post by: PablitoPescador on May 18, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Didn't think I was gonna make this one until the day before, and boy am I glad I did! Thanks to Big Jim for getting me motivated to go and for being a great road dogg. Big props to Eric and everybody who helped out for putting on an amazing event, and congrats to all the winners! I've never had so much fun :smt003

On a side note, the best way to tell if an event is "a joke" or not is to actually show up and judge for yourself. I've never been to an NCKA event I didn't like
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Post by: Hojoman on May 18, 2015, 12:56:30 PM
Wow! Who snagged the dungies, Jim? I see Old#7's trademark bottle. :)
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Post by: PISCEAN on May 18, 2015, 12:56:52 PM
some good memories from Saturday:

-paddling out to Abalone Pt on Saturday in the wind & chop with MDoka Matt & wondering "what are we doing out here?" while laughing at the conditions.

-a cold sierra on the beach with some awesome fisherman & divers

-heading to Mario's with a posse, and hearing the group cheer as each of us entered the room, and seeing some favorite OG faces (tote, Al, Jim, Antonio-you guys made the bar trip worth it)

-sharing a beverage with BigJim and extending my hand with "OK dude, gimme yer best" (all i can say is that thank goodness I work with my hands a lot :smt005 )

as you all can see, I'm at work today, but my head is still at the Cove.


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Post by: BigJim on May 18, 2015, 01:01:23 PM
some good memories from Saturday:

-paddling out to Abalone Pt on Saturday in the wind & chop with MDoka Matt & wondering "what are we doing out here?" while laughing at the conditions.

-a cold sierra on the beach with some awesome fisherman & divers

-heading to Mario's with a posse, and hearing the group cheer as each of us entered the room, and seeing some favorite OG faces (tote, Al, Jim, Antonio-you guys made the bar trip worth it)

-sharing a beverage with BigJim and extending my hand with "OK dude, gimme yer best" (all i can say is that thank goodness I work with my hands a lot :smt005 )

as you all can see, I'm at work today, but my head is still at the Cove.

It was an AWESOME time at the bar with you and Laura and Matt and Chelsea and EVERYBODY else.

I also thought it was great for us and some of the locals (including Tony from the campground) to get a chance to mingle and share a drink and a laugh and talk about how much fun the event always is.

Bikini-Tinis all around!!  :smt002

Looking forward to next year already!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...Hojo, Aaron pondpoacher found the dungy honeyhole...big fat jumbos!  :smt007
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Post by: mdoka_matt on May 18, 2015, 01:06:15 PM
Indeed the bar was fun. After that, Chels and I decided to make one quick lap through the campsite to see if anybody was still awake.  Glad we did  :beer3   Good times

some good memories from Saturday:

-paddling out to Abalone Pt on Saturday in the wind & chop with MDoka Matt & wondering "what are we doing out here?" while laughing at the conditions.


Dude I almost went in early to go hiking with the ladies.  Glad I stayed afterall.
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Post by: RBark on May 18, 2015, 01:11:28 PM
I had a great time. Friday and Saturday I did not fish much, but wow I can't believe so many people left Sunday morning!!!!!!!!!

I had to poke and prod and kick and yell and punch and throw my brother Matt across the room to get him to wake up. Raydon got to see me go up the stairs with my "why the f*** are you sitting down" look at Matt. Even Raydon knew that look! TIME TO GO MATT. WE GOT FISHING TO DO. I don't care if he's going to chum the waters out of both ends, we're going!

It was a glorious day on Sunday and I finally kept my first fishes (I was CPR on Thurs-Saturday). Three nice Lings to 27" and five blacks, smallest 18" largest 19.5". Took home some food!

I am exhausted and cleaning everything and sorting them from the trip.

Special thanks to RacingRob, Uminchu Naoaki, Raydon, SuperVato, Insearchoffish, piski, and ATD for being such cool roommates at the house.

And tremendous thanks to LoletaEric for his awesome guide trip on Thursday, and his hard work on this event. As well as all the other volunteers who put on a great show. I did not accomplish much on game day, but that was a very, very, very minor footnote on a grand day.

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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 18, 2015, 02:00:51 PM
So much information that could have clouded the write up, but I think I did a good job capturing the basics, and the event from my perspective. You could write a book each year about all the stuff that you experience there, but some things can't be "unseen" and should not be published!  :smt002

Here is a link to my write up! Thanks again to Eric, and everyone that played a role!
http://itsbangtime.com/gs9-shelter-cove/ (http://itsbangtime.com/gs9-shelter-cove/)
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Post by: BigJim on May 18, 2015, 02:10:37 PM
Awesome write up Rich!!

Really enjoyed camping next to you and Cody and Savannah and her friend.

You're a great dude and a great Dad and it is so cool to see you out there with the kids having fun!!

You could write a book each year about all the stuff that you experience there, but some things can't be "unseen" and should not be published!  :smt002


 :smt003 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: SRJ on May 18, 2015, 02:16:03 PM
My 7the GS event! It never disappoints, ever! Arrived Wednesday and didn't fish until Friday. Was one of the last to come in when the wind began howling. It was really sporty out there. I turned around to look when i was off the Tides Inn and saw a fellow kayaker go overboard! Kayak upside down in some really nasty water. Stood by as he righted the yak and climbed back in....didn't miss a beat.

As has always been preached here, you better know your business when you head into the big blue....she is unforgiving in every way.

Friday was a little slow for me. I caught over a dozen Lings with over half legals.  Had an ultra close encounter with two whales. Attached the clip and hope it comes through. It was gnarly to hear the exhalations and have the boils move my kayak!
As has been my tradition the last few years, I was the first to launch on tourney day. Got on the grounds and was into fish immediately. Caught a big Vermie that stabbed my knee cap with three nasty spines that only stopped because they hit bone. Hurt like hell for about thirty minutes then was a dull ache. Still hobbling around today! Vermie was a bout 6 lbs. Landed another about 5 lbs a few minutes later and then caught a Vermie that was somewhere between 8-9 lbs. I had just landed two dandies and let the big momma go! After that the Ling action heated up big time. For the day I landed over twenty Lings with four between 26-27 inches. Could not find that big one! Lost at least that many fish. A great day, a fabulous event and stoked to get after it next year, the 10th anniversary of the event.

Eric, you pulled it off again and we are all stoked and appreciative of the work you put in to make this a truly world class event. You make it look easy but we all know its not.

Am back home now....tired, sore, wind chapped, sunburned, all cut up on my hands and just plum wore out. In other words, a happy man.
SRJ



http://youtu.be/qyPqve4DHEs



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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 18, 2015, 02:29:42 PM
Awesome write up Rich!!

Really enjoyed camping next to you and Cody and Savannah and her friend.

You're a great dude and a great Dad and it is so cool to see you out there with the kids having fun!!

You could write a book each year about all the stuff that you experience there, but some things can't be "unseen" and should not be published!  :smt002


 :smt003 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

Thank ya sir! It was neat that you were the first one I ran into Friday night as I pulled in. I stopped, you walked up with your headlamp on, I was blinded by the light. Then this godly hand reaches out for me, and like a dumbass, I extend mine, not knowing yet who it may be....then CRUSH!!!! Oh, Hi JIM! lol
Seriously though, great to see you and spend time chatting. The kids love ya man, they told many "BigJim" stories new and old all the way home. Ok, well, maybe until the top of the hill, then they were all asleep until Clearlake, then they wanted to eat.....
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Post by: sctrace on May 18, 2015, 03:35:03 PM
So much information that could have clouded the write up, but I think I did a good job capturing the basics, and the event from my perspective. You could write a book each year about all the stuff that you experience there, but some things can't be "unseen" and should not be published!  :smt002

Here is a link to my write up! Thanks again to Eric, and everyone that played a role!
http://itsbangtime.com/gs9-shelter-cove/ (http://itsbangtime.com/gs9-shelter-cove/)

LOVE IT!  Congrats again Cody!  Way to get out there and make it happen!  ...and way to show your Dad up!   :smt007
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Post by: Tote on May 18, 2015, 04:05:06 PM
Great as always.
Not towing a trailer made it even better this year.  :smt044
Left Monday the 11th for an exactly 800 mile round trip.
First 2 nights in Arcata......beer and burgers baby!!!! Six Rivers brewery was way too good!
Spent too much time resting my back as my sciatica was acting up big time during the week; so if I didn't say hi to anyone I apologize for that...sometimes it's hard to be social when it feels like an ice pick is being jammed in your back and leg.
Hit Shelter Cove on Wednesday to beautiful conditions.
Highlights of the week:
The beach at Samoa...dunes for days.
Six rivers brewery; best burger ever (The beer was great too...as I remember)
Loleta Cheese Factory (It was a treat tasting all the different cheeses before buying)
Eel River brewery (Oysterhead Stout. So good I bought a growler...it didn't last long)
GS9..all of it and all the people
Yard Sale on Friday (more about that in a separate post to follow)
Being 2 miles south during tourney day then realizing I left my bait at camp   :smt013
TACO SHACK! (You guys put on a clinic!)
Bikini Teenies and monster sized shots of Jose Gold Saturday night (Big Jim, next year I'll shake your hand IF you do a monster shot with me  :smt044 :smt044)
Not waking up hungover Sunday
Making a safe journey home.
Already looking forward to next year!



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Post by: FisHunter on May 18, 2015, 04:27:51 PM
dems wittle baby dears  :smt008
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Post by: cam3087 on May 18, 2015, 05:08:40 PM
I had a great time at GS9 with everyone's great vibe, the fishing, people,food, awards ceremony/ potluck. It was awesome to finally put faces to  names. I did ok on tournament day catching lots of lings and blacks but nothing that was a "holy sh#&t" moment. Congrats to the winners and anyone who got out and fished that day. At times it wasn't easy and you always had to have your head on a swivel. It's a great start to the north coast rockfish season and hope everyone gets what there dreaming about. Thanks again Eric! You put on one hell of a tournament. We gotta go back!! https://youtu.be/39BIdOP0D6E
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/18/977f3dbfd8c99626e98aa7df560daf31.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/18/39dadf16551bb10b62cef5ad699f7c6c.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/18/612cb1c60bf9029ce7fafad7d19eea71.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/18/017dc92487f8fbfe3828aded40dcf8a1.jpg)
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Post by: WingShooter on May 18, 2015, 05:15:09 PM
Thank You Eric, all the generous sponsors and congrats to all the winners. Me and my team partner Napa Justin headed south past the green can to some structure. As we got closer to my spots the wind and waves increased. Our original plan was to fish there until 930ish and switch it up and troll north and hopes to find bait/ salmon. Well, I was out there for about 15 minutes with a couple fish already landed but WX was looking worse. We decided to scratch the plan and felt it was safer to head North now. We went about 3 miles North in 70' of water for a few more but not much to talk about. It was close to 11am when finally found some good fish real shallow. I actually found a school of huge blacks and the Branson Bait slug did it's job. I landed 5, biggest 20.5" for a new PB black and the smallest of the 5 being 18". It was fun fishing the rest of the day with Justin, Ricci, ATD and Novo. We all seemed to be doing real well and the WX turned good. Do I regret leaving this spot, No, safety first and it turned out OK none the less.

I was able to place 2nd along with 3 others including my teammate, Justin. We also took the team competition for some really cool prizes, thank you ATD lead heads, Rich - It's Bang Time for the fly's and maps and some limited colored Branson Baits  :smt004.

I think my highlight of the day wasn't placing but on my way in I had a bit of a close in counter of the whale kind. As I rounded the point in about 30' of water I noticed something white moving towards me about 20 yards away. As it approached I noticed it was getting larger and coming upwards. First thought was Landlord, oh jeese here we go. I quickly grabbed my knife and leaned over to see a large fish coming up for my boat. Instead it was a small whale swimming sideways with it's eye only 3-4 feet from me looking right at me. I think I startled it cause it quickly dove and swiped it's tail which almost hit my boat creating a huge surge of water which propelled my boat forward and sideways. "Oh Shit!!!" It happened so fast but I will never forget the rush.

Shelter Cove!

Mike
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Post by: cajun on May 18, 2015, 07:00:39 PM
Great time with amazing people! I got sick, broke down on the way out but would go hang with you guys any time I can!

To bad the o my fish pic I have looks like I farted in my dry suit😖 didn't make it out Saturday but got to help Eric score the results!

 Everyone was willing to help me out with my kayak and getting around. Any camp offered food, coffee, or beer. I know why it's called a brother(and sister)hood. I felt like family anywhere I went.
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Post by: G-Whiz on May 18, 2015, 08:42:51 PM
I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on.



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Post by: G-Whiz on May 18, 2015, 08:48:34 PM
On a positive note:

Looks like another great event; but that's to be expected from Eric!!!

Congrads to all the winners; and to Roger, "Shu Bros Rock"!!

Thanks to all the sponsors for the time and generousity for helping make this events successful!

Great pics! Makes me feel like I was right there with all of you; and makes me sadder that i wasn't :smt010. Hopefully next year the stars will align and I will have enough WAF points to make it to GS10 and other activities in May. I miss my NCKA family!!!!

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Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 18, 2015, 09:00:22 PM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event

It's too bad your first contacts about NCKA events were from someone who had a negative take on them.  Sounds like you decided to find out for yourself and not let them jade you without first finding out what these events are about.  And you are right; the event, people, staff and atmosphere are all great! 

Now, go deal with who ever tried to talk you out of going with their 'mixed message' and put 'em straight!! 
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 18, 2015, 09:48:52 PM
Well..if you don't party hard. ... :smt044
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Post by: rshu on May 18, 2015, 09:57:04 PM
On a positive note:

Looks like another great event; but that's to be expected from Eric!!!

Congrads to all the winners; and to Roger, "Shu Bros Rock"!!

Thanks to all the sponsors for the time and generousity for helping make this events successful!

Great pics! Makes me feel like I was right there with all of you; and makes me sadder that i wasn't :smt010. Hopefully next year the stars will align and I will have enough WAF points to make it to GS10 and other activities in May. I miss my NCKA family!!!!

Thanks brotha! We missed you too! 😄
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Post by: novofish on May 18, 2015, 11:10:37 PM
What a weekend we had on our GS9 journey!
First, I would like to thank Eric and family, the sponsors and everyone that helped to make this event a great time for all.
This year I convinced my wife Ashley and daughter Olivia(6yrs.) to make the trip North to Shelter Cove with me.
They were blown away at the sheer beauty of the North Coast, the pristine sea shores and towering trees.
Add to that the friendly and helpful brothers and sisters of the NCKA and you have one great time!

I got to fish one day - tourney day. I was somewhat apprehensive upon arrival on Friday afternoon with the winds whipping the ocean into a frothy mess.
On Saturday the seas were much calmer although I got a face shot as I launched into a 2 footer LOL!
It was a slow bite at first for me, with a couple of small fish early.
Once the ocean calmed down a bit I took off on the troll. Not 10 minutes into dragging a herring in 50FOW I picked up a decent Cabezon, and then a mid-sized Black RF.
I pulled the Trevala out next and started jigging after hearing the dismal Salmon reports.
Luckily I hailed Fishworks on the radio and got the hot spot intel.
It took a while to pedal to the spot, but once there I picked up a couple of nice Lings.
It was good to fish with friends, in the washing machine, everyone fishing hard and scoring on a decent bite.
I ended up fishing Wingshooter's Branson Baits with good success, the slug, when quivered, really seemed to attract a bite.
After awhile on that bite I decided to head back a bit early - with only 3 fish kept - 2 for a few meals and 1 for the taco shack.

It was great to see old friends and meet new ones - what a great time!
Big congrats to all the winners, and Happy B-day SCtrace!
Thanks to my Hangtown Crew team mates too!

See you all at Albion next!


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Post by: Old#7 on May 18, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
G,

missed you bro...you better be at Albion....

On a positive note:

Looks like another great event; but that's to be expected from Eric!!!

Congrads to all the winners; and to Roger, "Shu Bros Rock"!!

Thanks to all the sponsors for the time and generousity for helping make this events successful!

Great pics! Makes me feel like I was right there with all of you; and makes me sadder that i wasn't :smt010. Hopefully next year the stars will align and I will have enough WAF points to make it to GS10 and other activities in May. I miss my NCKA family!!!!
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Post by: Str8FishiN on May 19, 2015, 01:40:58 AM
I arrived on Friday with Reelknots, setup camp, and began to chillax with our NCKA fam.  Conditions looked beautiful and there were a lot of people on the water but we opted to stay on land and harass all the peeps at the beach, fish cleaning station, and around the campgrounds.  Thank you Crash for hooking it up with the oysters!

Gameday/Saturday - Hit the water with SCTrace and Reelknots at 0630 and head to the usual spot and fished 40-60FOW for nada.  At 0800 we moved in shallower, and got into some lings.  Everyone in that area was hooking up, including birthday girl/SCTrace that caught a couple of fat lings.  I caught and released some nice lings, a few underlings, and kept a 26" and a 28".  Didn't find any RGCs. 

Sunday - Fished with the SCSS and friends andtried a different spot near the red can in 20-60 FOW for nada.  Went to the the same spot that produced Saturday but couldn't find any love.  It was sloooow until we drifted over a small reef in 40 FOW and found a little action with the homies.  Kept 2 cabs, 3 medium sized black rockfish and released a 24" ling. At noon the bite started to pickup but we had to go and pack for the long ride home. 

Thank you to LoletaEric, sponsors, and everyone that made this event possible.  Mad props to all of the cool people that made it an AWESOME weekend...you know who you are...
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Post by: ravensblack on May 19, 2015, 03:04:23 AM
I have heard mixed messages about NCKA events. I heard albion was a joke, raffle was fixed and so on. Then I heard that give me shelter was the shit. So I decided for my first NCKA event I would attend give me shelter. The event, people,staff and over all atmosphere were great. I'm glad I attended, and eric put on a great event. Thanks for a great event


You better be able  to back up your talk bro. You are talking about my integrity and honesty. Eric does a great job every year. It's a lot of work to organize and put together an event.
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 19, 2015, 06:56:46 AM
The calico perch were biting hard after the potluck and my little guy loaded up on them! Thanks beerhunter for the hook-hook up!
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Post by: ravensblack on May 19, 2015, 07:05:47 AM
Awesome perch!!! 
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Post by: Fisherman X on May 19, 2015, 07:22:12 AM
Awesome perch!!!

+1, and a very nice use of kelp as a game clip!
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 19, 2015, 09:46:58 AM
Awesome perch!!!

+1, and a very nice use of kelp as a game clip!

Cool story there, back home this Native American buddy of mine took him fishing, and they used a willow branch as a stringer, and called it an "Indian Stringer" so from then on, Cody has used branches, and he found a piece of kelp to make his "Indian Stringer!" He was almost as proud of that as his fish! We originally thought they were redtail perch, but the warden took the time to explain the subtle dif between the two, which was really cool. That warden up there is a class act.
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Post by: RBark on May 19, 2015, 10:54:15 AM
Yea they are, they helped me ID some fish I caught. Very cool of them.
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Post by: crash on May 19, 2015, 11:00:58 AM
Awesome perch!!!

+1, and a very nice use of kelp as a game clip!

Cool story there, back home this Native American buddy of mine took him fishing, and they used a willow branch as a stringer, and called it an "Indian Stringer" so from then on, Cody has used branches, and he found a piece of kelp to make his "Indian Stringer!" He was almost as proud of that as his fish! We originally thought they were redtail perch, but the warden took the time to explain the subtle dif between the two, which was really cool. That warden up there is a class act.

That warden is a smart ass. 

The two arent mutually exclusive, but as LEA he should probably tone down that part of his shtick.
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Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on May 19, 2015, 11:46:32 AM
Thanks Eric for putting on another great event. I can't begin to tell you how much this event means to me. Being able to spend quality time OTW and ocaenside with my NCKA family is uterly priceless. To me it's like a big family reunion only better  :smt002

Can't wait to see most of you back at Albion.  :smt006




Hey Sacyak,
.......My last pot was gone too but Ken found it one the beach.  Not sure if it was blown or walked on the swell or encountered the same skum that hit my first one.  At least I got it back.

I think my boys dug it out of the surf on Saturday afternoon and I told them to leave it up on the beach as I knew someone would come looking for it. Glad you found it.

I had three out there that also got raided and one that I couldn't find. So if anyone finds/found it my name is on the buoy.
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Post by: Fishcomb on May 19, 2015, 12:13:14 PM
Thanks Eric for putting on another great event. I can't begin to tell you how much this event means to me. Being able to spend quality time OTW and ocaenside with my NCKA family is uterly priceless. To me it's like a big family reunion only better  :smt002

Can't wait to see most of you back at Albion.  :smt006




Hey Sacyak,
.......My last pot was gone too but Ken found it one the beach.  Not sure if it was blown or walked on the swell or encountered the same skum that hit my first one.  At least I got it back.

I think my boys dug it out of the surf on Saturday afternoon and I told them to leave it up on the beach as I knew someone would come looking for it. Glad you found it.

I had three out there that also got raided and one that I couldn't find. So if anyone finds/found it my name is on the buoy.
i bet one of those salmon boats raided your crab pot :smt044
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Post by: Fiver on May 19, 2015, 03:41:08 PM
Most excellent event as always.  Big thanks to Eric and family for all the hard work.  Counting down the days to GS10 already!
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:09:52 PM
had a blast, great event, food, and people...thanks eric and everyone who helped
here are some pics, sorry they are not Hojo quality...using a cheap point and shoot
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:14:03 PM
more pics
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:18:46 PM
more fish porn
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:26:42 PM
okay now im just racking up posts
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Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 19, 2015, 04:30:16 PM
Is that a Salmon in pic 830?
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:36:34 PM
really makes me appreciate all the work Hojo puts in to documentation
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:38:15 PM
Is that a Salmon in pic 830?

wanna be salmon....only one caught!
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Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 19, 2015, 04:41:46 PM
Is that a Salmon in pic 830?

wanna be salmon....only one caught!
Must have been RIGHT on the line.  Had to do a double-triple take when I saw it.
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Post by: Hojoman on May 19, 2015, 04:44:32 PM
really makes me appreciate all the work Hojo puts in to documentation
You talkin' in front of my back again, Tom?  :smt003 You did a great job. Names next time, OK?  :smt005  :smt044 Hard work!!
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:46:22 PM
couple more
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 04:54:25 PM
yup a cali halibut was caught!
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Post by: butete on May 19, 2015, 05:07:32 PM
really makes me appreciate all the work Hojo puts in to documentation
You talkin' in front of my back again, Tom?  :smt003 You did a great job. Names next time, OK?  :smt005  :smt044 Hard work!!

Next time????? :smt044.....Thanks a lot for all you do!!  :smt001
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Post by: ken jan on May 19, 2015, 05:27:03 PM
wow that's some serious fish porn! Love it! Thanks for a great event Eric! :smt006
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 19, 2015, 05:43:15 PM
Is that a Salmon in pic 830?

wanna be salmon....only one caught!
Must have been RIGHT on the line.  Had to do a double-triple take when I saw it.
Travis is a BIG dude too, he would make a ten pounder look borderline! If only one salmon was gonna be caught, couldn't have been a better person to catch it! I was pumped when I seen him with it on the beach! He earned it!
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 19, 2015, 08:33:51 PM
Just wanted to say thank you Eric and all that were involved in setting up the event and the sponsors and the folks that donated to the cause.  :smt006.
Thanks you for allowing me access into a fantastic tournament and great group of folks that participated in it.
 
As people have stated, where do you begin. So much went through my head in three days that it would take forever to write. So in keeping it short. I had a great time and enjoyed the company, food and conversations !!! Of course the fishing as well.

Besides enjoying all the time at the " Cove". I had a very memorable drive home. I even got kinda emotional as I passed the redwoods headed back home to the city of salinas. It's been decades since my father would take our family to the mouth of the Klamath as young teenagers. Seeing "Confusion hill " and a few other tourists stops brought back great memories .

Thanks Again !!! :smt001

Who was behind me on the way out in the double cab blue truck poking there head out in the passenger rear seat?  :smt001

Alex






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Post by: Codzilla on May 19, 2015, 09:29:32 PM
     Well where do I start? The plan was to get up early and pack a few things and leave by 9:00 am Thursday morning. Christine changed that plan, Friday night she took a header off the porch and we thought she may have broke her ankle. 8:00 am she is at the Docs office and I am packing. We finally get to leave around 2:00 pm. After road construction, lunch, and a quick stop at Eel River for growler fill ups we pulled in about 7:30 pm. Christine brought her cousin Sally and I think she was shocked at how welcoming everyone was. When we pulled in, Cameron met me with a beer, thank you Cameron I needed that. Then it was like a family reunion after that.
   Friday was a great day on the water, we were catching fish after fish. Short sleeve shirt and very little wind, just what the doctor ordered. The Cove once more produced another fish I could mark off my bucket list. I caught my first ocean salmon yeah !!!!!!! The bad, I was fishing for rockfish!!!! DAMN!!!! After a few pics from Bret (nosoupforyou) I released it back into the water and watched dinner swim away !!! I told Bret Christine is going to kill me, she has been on me to catch her some salmon.
    Saturday started off rough, the conditions were sloppy at best, but by the time we got to Ab point it started to mellow out. Fisheducator and I started catching some nice fish, I had a 28" and a 26" ling along with a 23" Cab. I said had because after catching a double of nice blacks I went to put on the second one on my stringer and no stringer CRAP !!!!! Ok I said more than that!!! The pot luck was incredible, everything I told Sally it would be and more. Congrats to all the winners, well deserved, and a huge thank you to all the volunteers !!!! Eric thank you so much for another Bitchin event, we very much enjoy the vibe and all the people that make it to GS!!! Thank you NCKA for making my wife Christine and her cousin Sally feel so welcome. Sally said on the way home she has 50 new friends all named Buddy !!!!!!
    Our trip ended the way it started, when we started out the trailer fell of the ball, Thank you Jon ( shoprat ) he jumped out and help lift it back onto the ball and the rest of the trip was great. Here is a pic of the salmon I caught, thanks Bret for taking it. Thanks again Eric you Rock, and thanks again NCKA you all rock !!!!!
Jeff
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Post by: LilRiverMan on May 19, 2015, 10:05:34 PM
Another great event !  Thanks to all the people who jumped in to help Eric make it happen.
Questions answered: Can Ernest / Lucky13 cook?  Heck Yes!!!
Where's Roger? Yes,  you've won the Kayak, Now run Roger Run!
Whose that sleeping in my bed ? An ode to Jack Daniels shots.
Yes, it is necessary to leg lock a 15+# Ling, cause even if it's covered, deep in the net, and you are applying shampoo, it's always one lap dance away from freedom. :smt012
In the spirit of what happens at GS stays at GS - Can you catch an exotic disease from applying the foot of a 10 inch Ab to your junk ?? I guess he'll let us know after the incubation period is over !  :smt044 :smt044
Thanks to everyone for the good eats and thanks to Ernest for doing all the driving
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Post by: FishingForTheCure on May 19, 2015, 10:14:08 PM
Looks bigger in that pic :smt002
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Post by: LilRiverMan on May 19, 2015, 10:18:46 PM
More pics
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 19, 2015, 10:33:42 PM
Finally home from the Cove this evening!  Just took some time to read through all the reports here - great pics.

The event was awesome, and I have lots of people to thank and stories to tell.  Time for bed though!   :smt001
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Post by: Great Bass 2 on May 20, 2015, 06:11:40 AM
Thanks Eric and family for organizing such a wonderful event. Thanks to all of the volunteers also. Congrats to Terry for another well deserved victory in tough conditions. You could really feel the NCKA love and there was enough food at the potluck. Thanks to Crash for those killer oysters. I have been to all of the GS events except GS1 and this one was one was one of the best even though the devil fish was a no show.

Thursday: Drove up and stopped in Wilits to buy some beer and fried chicken at Safeway. For some reason, the Safeway fried chicken in Wilits is better than other Safeways and pretty cheap. Had dinner with Sean, Matt, Etienne, Ken, Isao, Amber and Sean and Matt wives. Ken and Etienne had pulled some dungies and we ate them and they were great. Laura made some red cabbage, potatoes and sausages which were great too.

Friday: Got to the launch at 5:30 AM. Peddled out with Etienne and Ken to fish the inshore to the north. The swell and surf was big when we launched but laid down mid morning. Fishing was slow so I headed up to the red can and worked my way across the reef to fish the pinnacles. My Plan A was to troll for salmon and pick up the lings on the troll. Ken and Etienne said the salmon bite was off so I decided to just target rockfish and not troll for salmon. Unfortunately, I only brought 4 rockfish lures, 2 green Scampis, 1 B2 squid, and 1 6” swimbait. Fished the pinnacles with Isao and Amber and finally found a couple of lings (24”, 26”) and a couple of blacks and called it a day since I had enough for dinner. Luckily I didn’t lose any lures. Headed in around 11:30 and the fan had just turned  on and it was getting  snotty. The rest of crew followed shortly. Had a burger and fries at the campground, so good and took a nap. Went to the safety talk and met Eelcram (Mark) my partner for Saturday. I told him that given the conditions we should head north and stay close to shore and target rockfish. Mark made a cool team shirt which was awesome. Picked up some oysters and ate half of them and was pretty full. Isao came by my room and I told him I wanted to watch the Warriors game would have to pass on dinner. I gave Ken my fish and gave the rest of the oysters to Isao. What an awesome game. That 60’ shot by Curry was amazing.

Saturday: Met Mark at the launch and launched around 7AM. It was blowing 5-10kt and super choppy. Mark and I headed up to abalone point and the fishing was sloooow. Pretty fast north to south drift and I used the peddles to slow the drift down. Lost both Scampis by 10AM. Mark called me and told me his rudder pin broke so we tried to repair it. Unfortunately I farmed the first pin. It’s actually kind of hard to get the pin in, in the swell and chop. Called Etienne and he came by with another rudder pin. Etienne got the rudder pin in I gave him my Shelton descender to hold the pin in place from the bottom. Unfortunately the descender impaled his finger. Youch. Back to fishing and by 11AM I lost the B2 squid and was down to the swimbait. The swimbait was made by Tsunami and was 6” in total length but only 1oz of weight so hard to keep on the bottom. I decided to long line it and hooked a 29” ling. Ended up with 2 blacks and the ling. I had a 3rd black but farmed it getting it on the clip. Mark ended up with a 19” black and I traded the ling for the black. Karen prefers blacks and blues and my goal was to bring home 3 of them.  Kind of disappointed I didn’t get Mark on a ling, but the other 2 times we fished together, we got skunked so we made some progress. I like fishing with Mark. He doesn’t talk much which is fine by me. That’s why Molly is my favorite fishing partner.  :smt005 Made some smoked salmon appetizers and headed to the potluck. Great catching up with James and Dave.  I will be moving to the Pacific Northwest in July and so this was probably my last GS.  It was nice to be able to say goodbye to so many old and new friends.  Life is good.

Scott
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Post by: P-Sherman on May 20, 2015, 07:55:53 AM
Another great event !  Thanks to all the people who jumped in to help Eric make it happen.
Questions answered: Can Ernest / Lucky13 cook?  Heck Yes!!!


Friday night's food was awesome!
Ernest keeps saying he didn't cook the food that was served. Thanks Ernest for "preparing" our food. I did my part by BBQ-ing the Filipino Longaniza I brought, preparing the oysters, heating the smoked ribs and corn from Scott.

It was great meeting everyone.

Thank you again to Eric and his crew for a wonderful event.
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Post by: Jedmo on May 20, 2015, 08:29:00 AM
Sucks so bad I've missed one of my favorite tourney to attend each year and to miss it twice in a row, I gotta be there next year. Thanks fellas for taking the time and sharing some great pictures. Another job well done there Eric and family. Hope to see you all there next year.

Jedmo
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Post by: Jacks on May 20, 2015, 10:04:45 AM
Thank you to Eric and his family on another epic event.  Also thanks to Big Jim, ATD Adam, Brandi, Dom and all of the other helpers.  A special congrats to Tracy and the other top finishers.

My game plan was to follow Eric's suggestion of trolling for salmon and catch rockfish and lings as a by catch.  I have learned a lot from Eric over the years from talking to him, reading his blogs and going on guided fishing trips with him.  I highly recommend Loleta Eric's guided fishing excursions.

My brother and I launched early in the morning in less than ideal conditions.  My brother headed to the red buoy to rockfish and I followed along behind trolling for salmon.  After five minutes of trolling my rod loads up and the fight is on with a 32" ling.

After trolling for 3 1/2 hours I was hungry and thirsty  so I decided to stop and take a 5 minute break to eat and drink.  I wanted to stay productive so I grabbed my rockfish pole and sent a diamond jig to the bottom.  Just as the jig hits the bottom my rod loads up with a 35" ling.

With 2 quality lings on board I commence to go back to trolling for the rest of the day.  My fish count for the day was 12 blacks and 4 lings trolling and 1 ling caught jigging.

On a side note it was nice beating my brother and getting some revenge for the butt kicking he gave me the week before.  My brother also suggested that I take the prize money and finally buy a fishfinder...maybe?

Once again thanks to Eric and his family.
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Post by: rshu on May 20, 2015, 10:20:03 AM
Sucks so bad I've missed one of my favorite tourney to attend each year and to miss it twice in a row, I gotta be there next year. Thanks fellas for taking the time and sharing some great pictures. Another job well done there Eric and family. Hope to see you all there next year.

Jedmo

We always talk about the Jedmo Nation and how you guys set the standard on how to feast! Missed you guys, hope to see you soon!
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Post by: Goz on May 20, 2015, 10:29:48 AM
Thanks Eric for GS9!!! And everyone else that helped or contributed. Had a blast hanging with friends old and new, caught a bunch of fish, ate like a king, and remembered why we respect the ocean on the way back in Friday afternoon.
Congratulatons to all the winners! Terry you da man!!
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Post by: Kurious on May 20, 2015, 02:42:21 PM
I drove wednesday night to get to Shelter cove for a good Thursday fishing. I am glad I did. Got to hook up with Bird and Otob. They taught me a lot about salmon trolling. Thank you Bird and Otob. Good knowledge build up to prep for when salmon are there.

Friday I went out with P-sherman and Fishing Addict. That was a day people found their limit on kayaking. A lot of story were shared already. My story is no different. I went out only to struggle to get back to shore. Then I was treated with lamb hot pot from Ernest. That was so good! :smt007 Got to know a lot of paddler friends too. Had good oysters too.

On tournament day I rigged my rod to troll for salmon. Then I realized water is so rough, I probably will need to head to shore soon. So screw the salmon. I needed to get some rockfish home. I hooked 3 lings and 4 blacks. Funny thing is, I let the big meaty black jumped out of my kayak, twice. Talking about stupid :smt010.

This is my 1st GS ever. With 2 lings turned in I was very happy.  Plus the event is well organized and a lot of fun. Thank you Eric for all of the hard work putting this tournament together.  And I am mostly impressed and happy to be part of are the NCKA comradeship.
Btw, I did shake hand with Eric and Jim (ouch)  :smt005 But water condition was too bad for me to even consider dive.

Already looking forward to the next GS.

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Post by: Fish Master1 on May 20, 2015, 03:16:17 PM
Bravo!!!! :smt007
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Post by: I Zod Out on May 20, 2015, 04:10:19 PM
Yep, 964 miles after leaving home, I am back. Wow! that was fun.

see here; http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/library/Gimme%20Shelter%202015 (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/library/Gimme%20Shelter%202015)

Password = Zodiacker

Thanks everybody  :smt006

I Zod Out
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Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 20, 2015, 06:54:03 PM
Some more pics for everyone to enjoy!  :smt003
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Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 20, 2015, 06:55:05 PM
 :smt004
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Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 20, 2015, 06:56:02 PM
 :smt006
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Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 20, 2015, 06:57:10 PM
 :smt001
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Post by: Fisherman X on May 20, 2015, 07:42:09 PM
Great pictures, Al! I tried for some of the otter but failed, you got it!
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Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 20, 2015, 07:48:54 PM
Yep, 964 miles after leaving home, I am back. Wow! that was fun.

see here; http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/slideshow/Gimme%20Shelter%202015 (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/Menobewhan/slideshow/Gimme%20Shelter%202015)

Password = Zodiacker

Thanks everybody  :smt006

I Zod Out


Hey! 
I want to say thanks for coming over and introducing yourself to me.  It's so great to meet people I've only previously met on line.
I tried your link and even cut-n-pasted the password, but it tells me the password is incorrect.
 Cheers!!
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Post by: MontanaN8V on May 20, 2015, 08:01:22 PM
Worked for me Jerry!  :smt006
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Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 20, 2015, 08:12:10 PM
Worked for me Jerry!  :smt006

Works!!

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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 20, 2015, 08:16:55 PM
Some pics for you viewing pleasure .  :smt001
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 20, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
A couple of spots on the way home. Places I stopped as a teenager.  :smt001 :smt001
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Post by: ReelKnots on May 20, 2015, 08:53:50 PM
Awesome pics you got there Alex!!!  :smt006



-Kiel
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 20, 2015, 08:58:09 PM
Awesome pics you got there Alex!!!  :smt006



-Kiel
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Hope ta see ya before gs10 bro . :smt001

Alex



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Post by: LoletaEric on May 20, 2015, 09:33:57 PM
Photo link:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.456725274495067.1073741864.330976927069903&type=1
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Post by: WingShooter on May 20, 2015, 10:12:23 PM
That is awesome! Eric, your raffle formula is awesome and love the fact I can try and win what I want rather than a general raffle. I will definitely be adapting this raffle formula for LRC and the remaining FreshKATs tourneys. Can't wait for next year's GS!!

Mike
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Post by: Clayman on May 21, 2015, 06:21:50 AM
Echoing everyone else: I had a great time!  I always look forward to the Gimme Shelter events.  The camaraderie, generosity, and friendliness of the NCKA club really shines at these events, and I always look forward to chatting and hanging with so many NCKA members in person.  Thanks for hosting another awesome event Eric!

MattSwayze and I fished Wednesday through Saturday.  Wednesday and Thursday were dedicated to salmon and halibut...echoing everyone else, those bites were dead as hell.  The saving grace on Thursday were the sand dabs, of all things.  When our halibut baits were being ripped apart at 170 FOW, we switched up to smaller hooks and started loading up on sand dabs.  It was a blast!  Neither of us had ever fished for dabs before.  Kinda felt like we were kids, reeling in bluegill on 40 pound line  :smt044.  Friday and Saturday were dedicated to bottom fish, and despite the sloppy conditions, we both came away with some nice fish.  Nothing earth-shattering, but plenty of lings in the 25-30 inch range to keep us happy.  Highlight fish of the trip for me was a 14 inch red Irish Lord.  I've only caught a handful of these fish along the CA coast over the years (we're at the southern limit of their range), but the 14 incher marked my second-largest I-Lord ever so I was pretty stoked.  They make great tacos too!
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Post by: Clayman on May 21, 2015, 06:34:06 AM
More pics...
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Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 21, 2015, 08:48:28 AM
Eric's pictures are just plain AWESOME!  :smt007  Loved Alex's and Chris's as well!   :smt003
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Post by: BigJim on May 21, 2015, 09:22:22 AM
Everything is awesome!!!

http://youtu.be/9cQgQIMlwWw

 :smt004 :smt003 :smt004

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: Midwest on May 21, 2015, 09:31:39 AM
As expected I had a BLAST !! Thanks Eric and everyone who helped to make this the great event it is.
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Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 21, 2015, 11:17:59 AM
Thanks Al. Enjoyed yours as well !!!  :smt001
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Post by: Rock Hopper on May 22, 2015, 01:23:22 PM
++Added to Tournament Archive Sticky++
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Post by: Hobie-Dave on May 22, 2015, 07:51:49 PM
Another heartfelt Thank You to 'Black Ab' Eric, his family and extended to our fun loving, NCKA family. Pam and I had a blast. I got some shots of my homies OTW.   dave...
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 22, 2015, 09:07:49 PM
Well, I’m getting back to a normal rhythm here after wrapping up the Ninth Annual Gimme Shelter Kayakfishing Tournament earlier this week.  The event has grown to be the largest kayak fishing tourney on the west coast for the past few years, so it’s become quite a project for me with a buildup of intensity and activity that peaks over the weekend and then leads to my need for a few days of rest and recovery at this time every year.  I’ve also been experiencing some computer issues, so while occupying myself with catching up around my household over the past three days I’ve been contemplating what I’ll write about in this report.  There’s much to share, so I’ll jump in to a timeline-style recounting of my experience.

Wednesday, May 13th was to be my final day of preparation at home.  I’d already delivered a truckload of hoodies, shirts, scoreboards, raffle items, fish troughs and drinking water to the Cove the previous Saturday, so I was confident that I could get all the rest of my gear down there in one more truckload.  I’d be meeting 5 clients for a guided salmon trip on Thursday morning at 6AM, and I wasn’t scheduled to check in to my room at The Tides Inn until at least midday, so on Wednesday after a few hours of packing up I hit the road for the Cove, intending to put some gear at the Inn and come back home for the night if necessary.  Once I arrived though I knew the best thing to do would be to go ahead and rent the room early, unload all of my stuff, go get my other truckload of stuff, and proceed with starting to greet the constantly arriving participants and hand out gear.  I had a little fantasy about going fishing Wednesday afternoon, but it was short lived – I was way too busy!

Soon I had the two truckloads of stuff in the room and I was headed to the campground.  Every year my daughter and I drive through the camps several times looking for newly arrived participants to give gear to, and we carefully check everyone off the list as we make progress.  With over 180 ‘schwag bags’ to hand out – each containing a t-shirt, a Hawg Trough Extension and connector, a B2Squid leadhead and custom hoochie, and a couple other items – we focus on getting the job done prior to the tournament itself, which is Saturday, so I was getting a head start on this before Claire arrived.  As I find people, give them their bag and mark them off the list, I really enjoy the opportunities to see friends who have been at past events as well as meeting newcomers who are as stoked to be there as I am to have them.   Another great thing about the trips through camp are the offers of hot food and cold beer – I’m careful about pacing myself!

After a lap through camp, some hot soup and spicy ribs, a beer (maybe two) and lots of catching up and smiling with friends, it was time to get to bed at a sensible time so I’d be ready for my clients on Thursday morning.  This would be the first year where I’d guide people in conjunction with my event.  I usually fish Thursday and Friday mornings prior to the event if I can, but guiding a group each of those mornings would be much more demanding – not to mention that I was a bit apprehensive about how the water would be since there’d be 6 of us in each morning’s group.  Add to all of that:  the salmon bite was just not happening – no fish caught by the powerboats near the Cove and none caught among the 15 to 20 kayakers trying on Wednesday.  That was OK though – what I’m showing people has to do with how I fish, where I fish, what the history is, and other factors in the big picture of catching salmon from a kayak at Shelter Cove – the catching will happen soon enough for those who utilize the methods and put in the time.

Thursday morning came and I was at the ramp meeting my guys at 6AM sharp.  It was Amos, Luis and Bret – I’d previously met all three – and Ryan and John, who I’d not met.   After introductions, reviewing tackle, bait, layout and some advisories at the ramp, we all launched onto a great ocean and got to the meat of the trip – how to catch salmon.  Since rockfish and lingcod season wasn’t opening until the following day we had no problem keeping our focus on the methods I was showing, and we all had a good time on a 5 hour tour of the area around the Cove.  We didn’t get any salmon bites, and this day was sounding like Wednesday’s reports as no kayakers were reporting any confirmed salmon bites, and there were now a few dozen trying.  We landed at noon on a sunny ramp, and I made my way back to the Inn where I could clean gear and head for another campground run.  My wife and kids were scheduled to arrive by 530ish, so I had time to do more meeting and greeting, eating and – pacing myself – another beer or two.

That afternoon word did come in about a salmon caught by a kayaker!  It was Adam the Auburn Trout Dude – he’d headed way out to fish closer to the commercial boats about 4 miles offshore.  It was great to hear someone got one, and I was glad the conditions hadn’t deteriorated and made his trip out and back a dangerous distraction to the big gathering yet to happen.

In the evening my family arrived and got settled in to the room before Claire and I headed for another campground run.  By this time there were many people arriving and a buzz of activity throughout the camps.  We enjoyed some hot food, handed out bags and visited with people, and I did well to turn down the brews and get to bed early enough to feel good about a second guided trip in a row for Friday morning.

The alarm didn’t have to go off – I was awake and ready at 515.  Got my breakfast, packed my bait and donned full immersion wear, and it was time to head for the ramp.  This day it would be Jeff, Jon and Tim, who I’d previously met, and Jerry and Kenny, who I hadn’t.  I soon found out that Tim wouldn’t make it, but Chuwy, another tourney participant, was there to take his spot – OK, that works for me.  I also learned that Jeff was bringing along his son Jarred – love the kid, and Jeff’s a good friend, but I was wondering how it would go to add a kid on an already crowded trip onto the open ocean.

I didn’t mention earlier that my big challenge on Thursday’s trip had been that one of the participants was deaf.  I had a laminated map and dry erase pen with me, and that worked great to allow me to write out notes on the back of the map in big letters so Ryan and I could communicate on the water.  I appreciated the opportunity to work with someone on that level, and I really admire Ryan’s ability to challenge himself on the level that he does.  I’d fish with you any day, Brother.

For Friday’s trip I thought the challenge level would be down, but once we launched it was apparent that a new set of challenges were in store for me.  The ocean wasn’t the same calm pond that it was on Thursday morning, and staying together in a group was immediately more difficult due to having 6 guests instead of 5.  Jeff soon announced that his son Jarred was experiencing some seasickness, so they headed back.  We were close enough to launch still that I felt fine about them leaving the trip on their own.  As much as I would’ve liked to have seen Jarred find success with my methods by catching a rockfish or lingcod, it was a bit of a relief to go down to 4 guests – Jeff would radio later and meet us back on the water.

We continued on, and the rockfish were attacking our anchovies as expected.  Today though the season had opened, so anyone in my group who caught a black or a lingcod would be considering keeping it.  That was the case for at least one guy in the group, and as I tried to steer us out of the rockfish and on to deeper water where we could salmon troll it became a challenge to keep the group moving and focusing on what I was intending to demonstrate.  I don’t mean to complain or point out anyone’s mistakes – what I was realizing at the time were lessons that I need to learn from:  it’s hard to take a trip of 5 people out at once; it’s hard to keep everyone moving at the same pace; and it’s hard to keep everyone focused on the same goals.

The trip went well.  Everyone was comfortable on their boats in a bit more challenging water, and that included at least one first timer in the ocean.  I got a chance to spend time with each individual.  I offered all of my info about where I’ve caught salmon and where I know them to be caught at the Cove.  I did my best to explain how the layout and geology of the reef lends to certain techniques and how at different times of the year the fish act in different ways.  The bottom line was that no salmon were biting still, and there were now several dozen kayakers trying.  Later though, as Claire and I continued into Friday afternoon doing our campground schwag distribution tours, we heard that another one had been caught – it was Rob / RacinRob, and he’d picked one up way out where Adam had scored on Thursday.  Again, I was stoked that someone specifically targeted and bagged a king with how hard the bite was, but my mind went to how paddling out a few miles could become a big liability with our group that was descending on the Cove.  A second salmon ended up being caught that day by someone jigging for rockfish out front, and it was released due to a barbed treble hook – nice work, Jeff / Codzilla.  So there was hope for us diehard salmon junkies that maybe we’d get into them on Saturday.

Friday afternoon went on as planned with Claire and I distributing gear, and just before 5PM I gathered my notes for the mandatory safety meeting down at the ramp where most of the tournament field would gather for my tailgate talk.  During the afternoon the wind had suddenly come up, and whoever was on the water at that time encountered some of the toughest conditions that we come across – large wind waves on top of swell ended up knocking at least 5 people off their boats.  My mind was focused on it, and I was carefully considering how it may affect the following day’s tournament.  The good news was that for whoever experienced some distress in the water there seemed to be a team of us ready to assist either right there in the water, on the radio, at the ramp or otherwise – the group reaction was impressive, and I was very proud of that.   I know there were more who helped out a lot, but I want to mention these guys:  Don Anglin, Shannon Jay, Bret Clark and his dad Lawrence, Matthew Nelson, Jim Russell, Raydon Shippey, and Pat Kuhl.  I know there were many more names deserving of mention – these were the ones that I have direct knowledge of.

It was time to head for the safety meeting, and while I was prepared to talk about the big wind and where NOT to go along the reef…etc. I couldn’t find my printed copy of the rules and schedule.  I needed it so I could refer to a pretty long list of prompts which would help me to cover all bases while I had the attention of the participants.  It was time to get down there, so I thought, “I’ll just take my laptop and look at the list on there…”  Famous last words for my laptop it turned out.

The meeting was going fine – it looked like at least 150 people were down there, and kicking it off with a basic welcome and an immediate addressing of the day’s wind and capsizings was a no-brainer.  As I finished that aspect of the talk I started referring to my laptop for notes about tournament details, and suddenly I had a new and unexpected challenge – a drunk heckler!  This older gentleman was obviously not in our group (although we may have our own drunk hecklers), and he seemed bent on disrupting the meeting by calling out at me while I spoke.  I’ve never dealt with such a thing, and my immediate reaction was to ignore him, followed by making some sarcastic comments about him.  None of this was doing any good, and in retrospect I wish I would’ve engaged him, seen what he wanted, and hopefully that would’ve allowed him to back off.  Instead I let it eat at me.  I felt fine about finishing the meeting with him doing his thing, but then I met with my biggest challenge of the weekend.

As I leaned down to grab my beer from my tailgate and take a drink, a gust of wind quickly sent my laptop crashing into the bed of my truck!  It happened so quickly, and as fast as I knew that my laptop was damaged I also knew that I now had no means of referring to my notes.  It was a constellation of bad planning, and now it was combined with the fact that I’d just completed two guided trips for 10 people and more in the past 35 hours.  I was tired, without my notes, not dealing well with the drunk heckler, and my laptop was smashed – I also had a big crowd waiting for me to complete the meeting.  I did manage to clearly reiterate that the catch and release bonus this year was strictly limited to a video containing three required elements:  the landing, measuring and releasing of a lingcod over 30”.

After that I was fading fast – not able to concentrate, plagued by maybe half a dozen people or more who thought it would be funny to get my attention and ask “What about catch and release” like the heckler was doing, and now it seemed like everyone wanted something from me at once.  I needed to check out for a minute.  I went to the cab of my truck, tried to turn on my laptop again, saw that the screen was smashed, deflected a few questions coming at me, and was very put off.  The only way out of this was up.  I had to regain my composure and complete the process. 

In that moment, as I tried to take shelter from the group by leaning in my driver side window with my broken laptop, a local guy approached me and wanted to ask about t-shirts for sale.  I told him I don’t have any – I’d been telling people I didn’t, and I intended to make what little I really did have available to the tourney field before anyone else.  So he asked again, and I think I was pretty rude about telling him again that I didn’t have anything for him.  If anyone knows who that was, or if by some chance you read this report, sir, I’m sorry for being a rag!

I made my way back to my tailgate where I ended up learning later that Adam / ATD had helped me out immensely by engaging the drunk heckler, answering his question and seemingly resolving the situation.  Thank you, Adam!  Now the meeting was over, and while I’d gotten the vital catch and release bonus info to the group, I didn’t feel that the meeting went well, and my laptop being smashed was a hard one to recover from.  I had no options though – it was time to regroup and move on, hand out more gear and prepare for the morning when 180 of us would launch onto what I really hoped would be a nice ocean.

After a hot dinner with the family Claire and I did another lap or two through the campground handing out gear – it was great to get it down to only about a dozen left to distribute by the end of the evening.  We stopped for food and drinks here and there, and by the end of the evening I was OK with having had a bit of a tough day.  It was time to be ready for the tourney, scoring, the Gyotaku, the potluck, awards, and all that.  Got to bed at a reasonable time again – that and not drinking too much beer were my best decisions throughout the long weekend.

I had a lot on my mind that night:  how would the weather be for the tourney?  How would scoring go?  And I was still dwelling on how disappointing the safety meeting had felt.  I woke up at 215 and couldn’t get back to sleep.  Finally got up just after 4AM, got my stuff together and headed for the water.  I was pleased to see so many people at the ramp in the dark – in years past I’ve been the first one down there on a few occasions.  The skill level and dedication of the sportsmen and sportswomen in this club is outstanding.  Even though I’d just gotten a crappy night’s sleep, I was really excited for the tourney to be starting.  The level of preparation, anticipation and excitement in the air at the ramp on tourney morning at dawn is an awesome thing to be a part of.  I took photos and greeted participants, enjoyed a bowl of cereal, and waited a bit for teammate Domenic who was coming from Ferndale. 

Soon Domenic, Brandi, Jeff and I launched around 630 and made our way onto what was the worst early morning ocean of the trip.   It was bumpy out there, and the wind came up very early.  Several people headed in early, and the tournament field was warned that it could get worse and to not go downwind too far.  The conditions did back off, but the morning was messy and unorganized with intermittent periods of heavier gusts and breaking whitecaps.  That said, I didn’t hear of anyone going in the water on Saturday, so that was excellent while also being an indicator of just how bad things had gotten on Friday afternoon.  The salmon bite was still non-existent, and catching lingcod was challenging with the barbless rigs I ran – always hoping to catch a salmon on the slow troll.  I had a few nicer lingcod on that I lost, as did Dom.  We both managed two averagish lings to score in the tourney.  My heart wasn’t in it though.  At one point I told Domenic that I was just looking forward to getting the day done.

Believe it or not, to be continued!  I exceeded 20K characters and had to split this report.   :smt005
Title: Re: GS9 - Nearly $4000 raised for PIF and HOW! WTG, Everybody!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 22, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
We wrapped up our tourney fishing by 11 and started making moves to get the scoring setup in place.  I got up to my room at the Inn, stashed my fishing gear real fast, got the scoreboards, troughs, tables, the water and a few other items and got back down to the ramp.  We got scoring setup by noon, so we opened up early to anyone who was ready.  The new format helped to keep things from bottlenecking, and my group of volunteers did an outstanding job of processing participants as they came forward with their catches.  Some great fish were brought in – a few twenty pound class lingcod, a few 10 to 12 pound cabezon, some beautiful 8 to 10 pound vermillion, and some other nice rockfish.  There was also a California halibut caught by the brother of a participant – he should be in for next year.  That’s the only Cal-hali to be caught at any GS weekend!  And there was one salmon caught – 20.5” and the envy of many!   The new and very challenging format of only receiving a bonus for a lingcod over 30” landed, measured and released on one video clip was not met by anyone, and I’m inclined to stick with such stringent standards in the future.  It is “Pro Division”, after all.

By the end of the scoring process I was feeling more upbeat.  With that huge undertaking having gone very smoothly I was ready to make a showing at the Gyotaku Extravaganza where over the past few years my good friend Brandi Easter has developed a great process and family friendly activity to compliment the fishing tournament.  Claire and I had intended to print a fish, but, to my delight, all the tables were full of families with children working with Brandi’s team of volunteers to create art and have fun.  I was absolutely thrilled to see such a turnout and such great energy at Brandi’s event within the event.

It was time to prepare for the big potluck and awards ceremony.  I gathered the raffle items, organized all of my trophies and notes with tournament results and itinerary for the ceremony, and made my way to the campground patio and amphitheater.  It was really nice to have a stage to work from for the first time, and Don Anglin did a great job getting me hooked up on a nice amp with tunes playing in between times that I addressed the crowd.  The potluck was the usual insanely awesome spread, and right behind the stage KayakJack Whiting and his team were delivering 500 free tacos to lines of happy participants.  The potluck is great, but I’d show up at a taco shack only event!

The ceremony went great.  Jim Russell was running the raffle and coordinated everything with me – the entire time he was focused on what I needed in order to pull off the best gig.  Jim was positive, attentive, diligent and absolutely flawless in his delivery of helpfulness.  I cannot say enough how pro you are, Jim.  Much love, brother. 

Just after getting things rolling I got jumped by my friends!  They unexpectedly came with a fantastic plaque by Sean Walker / Piscean, thanking me for my years of having the event, and on top of that they whipped out a bag of cash for me that had been collected from participants as a way to restore me after my laptop/public relations disaster of the night before!  I was blown away.  How humbling to have the group not only honoring me unexpectedly but also spontaneously rallying on my behalf in my time of need.  I was already feeling better to have the ceremony rolling and to feel like I was ready for everything, and now I felt absolutely on top of the world.  I’m not good at accepting help with things like putting my kayak on my rack, but I assure you it felt wonderful to accept the love and support that was offered to me that Saturday evening in front of 200 and more of my good friends.

Soon I got back to the ceremony, had a few of the best tacos anywhere, and enjoyed unfolding the event piece by piece for a happy crowd of friends and family.

One of the highlights of the event was when it came time to do something for the Gyotaku kids.  Last year and the year before there was a chunk of change that went to a kid for the winning Gyo print as judged by the crowd.  Giving one kid a hundred dollar bill was fun, but this year I wanted to stoke out each of the kids that participated.  We assembled all of the kids who printed a shirt up on stage and I was so pleased to put a twenty dollar bill in the hand of each one.  What I really want from my event is that it becomes more and more about family, friendship, fun activities related to the fishing and kayaking, and teaching the kids that all of this is a healthy way to live and a great way to meet and enjoy others who appreciate that focus.

The tournament results:
Angler of the Day with 67” turned in (35 and 32 inch lingcod) – Terry Saufferer, 2 time winner won $500, a ten inch ab, a small ceramic trough and a 36” redwood Trophy Trough
2nd place at 57”  turned in was a four way tie and won $170 each:
Mike Lavoie
Justin Hayes
Tracey Ziomek
Roger Shu
6th place with 56” was Tommy Arthur who won $60
Sportsman of the Day went to the person who released the largest lingcod – Tracey Ziomek at 32”, and I am changing the name of the award to “Sportsperson of the Day” from here on out!  She won a ten inch ab.
Big Salmon went to Travis Huston for catching the only salmon of the day.  Again, he was envied because a lot of us were trying!  He won a ten inch ab.
After awarding the cash and trophies we continued on with the potluck because I wanted all those with prize cash to have plenty of opportunity to spend it in our charity raffle.  I continued on with other business – Cody Brockman was acknowledged as the back to back kid’s division champ with a 19” black, and we’re hoping for more kid participation in the future.  Cody did great on a tough ocean, and Rich is doing a great job with Cody who’s a fine young man and a great addition to our club and events.

The raffle was absolutely stacked this year.  I’ve developed a process where I accept only kayak fishing related items into the mix, and I try to assemble an inventory of items representing most anything you would need as a kayak angler.  We had two new paddles (Bending Branches and Carlisle), 3 new PFD’s (NRS x 2 and Kokatat), a brand new pro seat with pack from Surf to Summit, a brand new set of Wheeleez beach wheels, Redwood Coast Spreader Bars dredges and Godfather Rig, B2Squid tackle/cooler/t-shirt, Suunto mountable compass, Intova camera, Lowrance fishfinder, 36” redwood Trophy Trough, a really nice saltwater reel, custom ceramic NCKA mug by Kevin Hofer, and I’m probably leaving something out – it was an awesome spread.  Jim and his volunteers in ticket sales and gear handling were ON it, and I couldn’t be happier with the format which allowed everyone to donate at their comfort level while having good chances at lots of different things they’d need or want.  We raised nearly $4000 to be split between HOW and PIF!!!

We capped it all off by raffling the brand new Old Town Predator XL with a motor.  Each participant had one entry in this grand prize raffle, and Roger Shu was the winner.

By the closing of the ceremonies it was time to call on those who’d signed up to help cleanup and haul trash.  The campground owner, Jack, has been great about letting us use his facility, and it was a gift to have a bunch of willing friends there to jump in to help out.  I coasted in to the end of the evening making a few plans for trash hauling in the morning, headed back to the Inn and crashed by 10PM with a smile on my face.  I felt like everything that happened that day went well – I was restored after having a trying time the previous evening, and I was very thankful to be part of such a wonderful community of caring people who love to share the best with each other.

Sunday morning bright and early I was accompanied by good friend Etienne / Sackyak – along with me he’s one of six original Gimme Shelter members.  We try to get a little one on one time every year, but it’s become harder and harder.  We didn’t plan to catch up over a trash run, but sometimes you take what you can get.  We had a good visit, discovered that there’s a dump in Shelter Cove and that it’s actually open on Sundays(!), and got the job done. 

Once that was in the books I wished Etienne a safe drive home, went back to the Inn, got my family packed up and on the road toward home, and finished packing all of my gear – it was now down to just one truckload!  I’d secured a house to stay at for a night of peace and quiet, and by the time I got my truckload of stuff packed in to it, it was time to go fishing!  I hung out at the ramp visiting with many who’d just come off the water and had to head home, and then I launched at about 230.  It was a bit choppy, and I was very aware of the previous few days of history and how the winds had come up so swiftly on Friday, but by the time I got outside to the Whistle at 4PM it got very calm and smooth.  I was feeling the need to paddle, so it was off toward the commercial stick boats for me.  I got out to 140’ with nothing on my screen, trolling my DS/dodger/anchovy and there it was – my only salmon bite of the entire event weekend!  Pump – pump, and I grab my rod to set the hook.  It was gone that fast.  I circled around once, but I had a goal in mind to go to 200’, so that’s what I did.  I got out to between two stick boats where I trolled briefly before heading back toward the Whistle about 2 miles away.  Got back inside by sunset and a SE wind made me earn my way back past the breakwater and on to the ramp just before dusk.  12 miles logged on day four of paddling, but having completed my tournament duties and shipped the family out, I was feeling pretty energized and inspired.  I headed to the house, made some hot food, zoned out in front of a TV for an hour and got to bed – not knowing what I’d do in the morning.

Last year I had a Hike and Dive on Monday morning after the event.  About 30 of us had hiked 6 miles roundtrip up the Lost Coast and back, and maybe 20 of us from that group got in the water at minus tide to look for abalone – a few nice ones were pulled, and it was a great trip.

This year’s tide was too early, and the forecast wasn’t as nice, so I didn’t organize the Hike and Dive.  I woke up Monday, got some breakfast, grabbed a bag of chovies and was ready to head back to 140’ where I’d had that brief pumper on the previous evening.  First I drove up to the Black Sands trailhead just in case someone was there waiting for this year’s Hike and Dive.  Didn’t see anyone, so I was off to the ramp.  Got launched at 745 and I was the only one on the water other than the commercials.  Again it was a bit choppy, and again it all smoothed out at the Whistle!  It was creamy-dreamy out there.  I headed to 140’ and trolled in circles for half an hour – even had some bait balls showing, but no bites.  Soon I had the itch to head farther out again.  I could see eight stick boats out there, and once you’re a mile past the Whistle it doesn’t seem much further to go another mile.  I paddled out there and finally turned around at 222’ – my personal best off of the Cove and probably about 4 miles from launch. 

What I’d said earlier in this report about people going out deep and that being an example of taking chances, it applies here too.  I knew that I was risking having the wind come up making me have to work hard to safely return to port, and I felt ready for it.  I don’t take being on the ocean lightly, and I have had many instances of testing my body against situations where more is required than was expected.  I don’t recommend taking chances, but I do recommend trying to be in tune with your body on a level where you’re confident about knowing how much of a chance you’re taking. 

Once I did turn around and come in the water was nice all the way back to the Whistle, and then the breeze picked up – right at noon, but it was no problem.  I caught a Petrale Sole out deep, a few blacks, a yellow tail rockfish, a greenling and a lingcod back on the inside, and all of them were released.  Got back on the beach at 2PM where I visited with Craig / Rockman and my friend Terry with the big redwood outrigger canoe.  I was feeling pretty tired now, and it occurred to me that I’d just paddled 24 miles – to over 200’ of water twice – in less than 24 hours, a good night’s sleep included!  After a run of 5 days in a row of paddling at least 10 miles, handing out all the schwag, executing the tournament, and visiting with almost 200 of my good friends, it made perfect sense to be tired!

I headed to the house and contemplated packing up and heading home.  As tired as I was, Tuesday’s forecast looked good, and a nice minus tide was late enough to hit the back half looking for abalone.  Maybe there’d be a Hike and Dive after all…  After cleaning gear I headed to the campground where it was down to Craig and Tinnee, and their neighbors Dylan and Cassy were just packing up to hit the road.  It was a trip to see the ghost town of a campground when just two days previous it had been a jam-packed festival! 

Craig, Tinnee and I ended up doing dinner of pretty tasty fish tacos at the bar – it’s local fish, but the cigarette smoke wasn’t the right spice for me.  It was great to be at dinner with the last of the diehard campers, and they also agreed to go on the Hike and Dive with me in the morning.  We parted ways just before sunset, I headed to the house for one last beer and some TV, and it was bed time. 

Didn’t need the alarm on day 6, and I’m proud of budgeting my energy that well over a long trip.  Got up, had breakfast and headed for the campground where I helped get Craig and Tinnee moving.  We got to the trailhead and headed down the beach by 615 or so.  They’d join me for the hike, and I was prepared to be solo in the water for an ab search.  We got 1.5 miles down the beach, and the tide was passing – you have to hit it right or you’re banging your head against the wall.  I decided to get in at Horse Mountain Creek.  Picking my way through waist to chest deep water at minus tide, feeling under rocks for an abalone and trying to avoid urchins, barnacles and other sharp edges, the visibility was zero and the water was cold.  This spot wasn’t doing it for me, so I got out and made my way down the beach a bit further.  Craig and Tinnee followed along, and I got in at one more spot for a search, but that spot wasn’t happening either. 

I ended up hiking all the way to the 3 mile point - in my wetsuit the second half – to the original intended destination at Gitchell Creek.  The tide was already in, but I could see the zone I wanted to dive in was accessible, so I went for it.  Got into about 10 to 12 feet of water and proceeded to kind of go off the deep end…

Diving with no weightbelt is like this:  Turrn your body in a pike, throw your legs over your head pushing your upper body downward, kick with your fins, find a rock or kelp to grab onto, and proceed to search around the bottom from that position.  When you take visibility out of that situation the process includes this:  keep your hands out in front of you as you dive, and when they hit the bottom start feeling around for something to grab onto.  I’m very familiar with this mode, and I’m comfortable with it.  It’s totally foreign, spooky, crazy and dangerous.  The viz on top was a few inches and the water was brown, but as you went down all light went away – at about 8 feet and deeper you couldn’t see anything – it was pitch black. 

It’s always the case that my methods lead to a number of small cuts and scrapes on my hands – I don’t wear gloves, and my hands are very busy not only reaching for and holding ledges and kelp but also feeling around the rocks for where an abalone may be.  With the total lack of any visibility at all on the bottom I was having to hold on with one hand and reach around wildly with the other, trying to locate ledges where abalone live.  I did locate one abalone up under a rock, but it wasn’t huge and I didn’t have time or proper positioning right then to try for it.  I also couldn’t leave my anchor right on it because of surge.  I continued to search, and every dive I knew the tide was rushing in, the swell was throwing me around, I was getting tired, and my hands were getting really beat up.

By the time I pulled the plug and headed for the beach I was beat, but I’d had an absolute blast out there diving in the worst of conditions trying to get an abalone as a capper for my trip – I’d have given it to Craig and Tinnee if I’d gotten one, and I admit that I was after the thrill of picking one in those conditions.  The capper for my trip had to do with maximizing what I was getting from myself – I took my body, mind and hands to the limit on that dive, and the hike back was the final piece in the puzzle.  By the time I returned to my truck I was fried. 


Six days in a row of charging hard were coming to an end.  I got my truckload of gear out of the house and back in the truck, cleaned and locked the house, headed back to the campground to share lunch with Craig and Tinnee before we all hit the road, and then it was time.  GS was over.  I had a blast, and I thank you for making it possible.

Thank you very much to all who helped, all the sponsors, Mike Mowrey and Clay from Johnson Outdoors who showed up with the prize kayak and some nice raffle items, John H. for the tables, my family, my friends, and the entire NCKA community.  You guys are the best, and I see our community as the apex of kayak fishing right now.  I feel very fortunate to be part of this great community.  See you soon~   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Fisherman X on May 22, 2015, 09:57:01 PM
Super event, amazing recap and detail of the six (6!) days. Thank you, AbKing.
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: hightide on May 22, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
Simply Amazing Eric!
Thank you again :smt007
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: MontanaN8V on May 23, 2015, 12:01:17 AM
Great summary! Thanks Eric!  :smt006
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Sailfish on May 23, 2015, 02:54:32 AM
Thank you Eric for a great "super long" report and all the hard works you put in to make GS9 a wonderful event!  Looking forward to GS10  :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Tote on May 23, 2015, 06:34:40 AM
Report of the year!
I could not hear the heckler from where we were standing and it wasn't apparent to me that you ever skipped a beat during the safety meeting.
Other than the laptop getting toasted from the wind, everything seemed to go just fine.
I think you may not realize how great your performance actually is and get frustrated if it's not at the level you expect from yourself.
Believe me, the safety meeting went just fine.
Props to Clair for all her hard work putting this together too. You and your wife have done a great job there.
And thank you Eric for everything you do putting this together.
You could put only 50% of what you do for this event and it would still be a 100% bad @ss event!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Great Bass 2 on May 23, 2015, 07:05:26 AM
Thanks Eric, I had a great time. My heart sank when you dropped your laptop. I think we need a designated bouncer, maybe big jim, to deal with drunk and disorderly people. :smt005

Scott
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Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 23, 2015, 07:42:51 AM
You did such a great job, AT EVERYTHING, that I was never aware of any of the issues you described other than the laptop getting blown over.   I was so happy to see Raydon coming through with a bag and letting US help YOU with getting it restored or replaced after all you've done for everyone else.

Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: RBark on May 23, 2015, 08:01:40 AM
That's a great report Eric!

The heckler was harassing me a lot on Thursday, I was rather annoyed. When he showed up to the NCKA safety meeting, I was irritated since I thought he was someone in NCKA and expected better. I was glad to find out he was not part of us. His dog ran up to me threateningly and then he started yelling stuff at me. I told him I was deaf and tried to walk away and he got in my face and started cussing me out and following me while heckling. I was just a bit irritated but decided against a confrontation so I walked off.

But that was a super minor footnote in an otherwise awesome time. Great report!!
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Post by: oldfart on May 23, 2015, 08:45:11 AM
What Tote, Great Bass 2, and Jerry said. 
The event was great and the host was fantastic. Thanks Eric!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 23, 2015, 09:27:11 AM
Nice report Eric.  Thanks for all you do to create the magical experience at Shelter Cove, including the great recap of the activities.
Martin
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Post by: Saw on May 23, 2015, 09:48:46 AM
Another echo expressing a great time!  My second NCKA event and looking forward to many more.  I really enjoyed hanging with codzilla, bojangles42, fisheducator, and chatting with oldfart, crash, supervato, etc.

It's been said many times but thank you LoletaEric for putting your heart and soul into the enjoyment of others
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Post by: alien on May 23, 2015, 10:12:04 AM
"WoW'!Thank you Eric for sharing GS9 through your write up. I enjoyed the read and hope to make it to GS10/2016. :alien:
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: G-Whiz on May 23, 2015, 10:27:10 AM
Great report! Thanks Eric!

Makes it easier for me to pretend I was there, if asked!! :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Herb Superb on May 23, 2015, 10:34:33 AM
Nice write up report Eric. Thanks for putting this event together and everyone else who helped in the process. I had a blast hanging out with the crew. Fishing nowadays is just second priority. The more I attend these events, the more I appreciate the camaraderie and the chilling part most. Anyways, fishing on tourney day was great. I felt so lazy that I didn't leave the cove area while the rest of my team wandered off far. End result was a lot of fish, double hookups, unknown species, etc. and I didn't even have to go far, awesome! Looking forward to GS10! Cheers!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: wizz on May 23, 2015, 12:57:55 PM
You know it's a good trip when you need a vacation when you get home.  :smt005

Loads of fun, Eric.  :thumright: :beer2
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: E Kayaker on May 23, 2015, 10:32:12 PM
Lots of great reports. I just got back home after an extended trip after GS9. We had fun relaxing in the redwoods for a few days after the tournament.
The tournament was a blast. We arrived Thursday in time to be ready to fish Friday morning. The water was pretty unsettled and I didn't feel well the whole time I was fishing Friday. I left my ID chart in camp so I think I released what I thought was an undersized ling but might have been a Cabezon. Later I caught a nice 21" Vermillion. That was all I got Friday. I was fishing on the north side and I was starting to feel unsafe so I decided it was time to head in. Even though the beach is well protected, I miss timed my landing and ended up getting turned sideways, surfing a little and dumping it in a few inches of water. Just enough to get me a little wet and get sand in everything. I had time to break out the beer batter and fry up some delicious filets before the oyster bake.
Crash did a great job filling all the oyster orders. Sharon won the oyster sauce contest. Her fantastic strawberry mignonette beat out her traditional mignonette for first place. I didn't get to sample Jerry's butter sauce so I guess it wasn't really a fair fight. The oysters were fantastic. Sharon invented the strawberry mignonette just for the oyster bake. She is not a "recipe" cook so I hope she can remember how to recreate it. At 87 dozen it seems like it was a big success. I wouldn't be surprised to see it become a regular thing in the future.
I had been watching the WX forecasts and I was concerned that each day was worse than the last. I was pleasantly surprised when we launched on tourney morning. I felt better on the water than Friday and wasn't queasy. The fishing started slow for me. Eventually I started getting some action and I ended up with three lings and two blacks. I was very happy with my catch. I donated a few fish to the taco shack and put the others in the ice chest for later.
The taco shack was fabulous as was the whole potluck. Congratulations to all the winners. I had fun putting my raffle tickets in for the prizes of my choice. The whole tournament was a class event. Eric, you can be proud. From my view you pulled it off totally without a hitch, which is a mighty tall order. I hope I can make it next year and many years to come. It was a true testament to the NCKA brotherhood. Way to go everyone!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: solsrf1 on May 27, 2015, 10:15:53 PM
Eric,
Thank you for another awesome event and wonderful time. I really enjoyed fishing and visiting with everyone. Mike
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: novofish on May 27, 2015, 10:21:00 PM
Good to hang wit you bro!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: solsrf1 on May 27, 2015, 10:22:44 PM
More pics
Title: Re: GS9 - Nearly $4000 raised for PIF and HOW! WTG, Everybody!
Post by: BigJim on May 28, 2015, 11:28:16 AM


The ceremony went great.  Jim Russell was running the raffle and coordinated everything with me – the entire time he was focused on what I needed in order to pull off the best gig.  Jim was positive, attentive, diligent and absolutely flawless in his delivery of helpfulness.  I cannot say enough how pro you are, Jim.  Much love, brother. 

...

The raffle was absolutely stacked this year....Jim and his volunteers in ticket sales and gear handling were ON it, and I couldn’t be happier with the format which allowed everyone to donate at their comfort level while having good chances at lots of different things they’d need or want.  We raised nearly $4000 to be split between HOW and PIF!!!



Thank you for the kind words Eric!!

Really was my pleasure and honor to be able to help and am super glad everything went well, and am super grateful to ALL the folks who just stepped up to help out without me really even having to ask.

It was awesome for sure.  :smt007 :smt008 :smt007

Thanks again for your support of PIF and HOW!!!

You did an amazing job all around bro...THANK YOU for all your hard work!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: I Zod Out on May 28, 2015, 09:05:45 PM
More pics

Dude - What was that "thing" you posted on the last 2 pics?

I am undergoing a running study of rock fish off the CA Coast attempting to make replicas in blown glass. The pinks, lavendars, ambers, browns, yellows, greens, and black spots on that puppy set off my color meter. Give me a headz up on the species?

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Menobewhan/2156eaa6-faaf-40bf-a4de-a963df2cc708_zpsf8e6b682.jpg)

I'm just trying to figure out(?) a way to write my kayak off as a research vessel!  :smt001

I Zod Out
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 28, 2015, 09:27:06 PM
I think it was an Irish Lord, Izod. 

Beautiful artwork!   :smt001
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: crash on May 28, 2015, 09:32:30 PM
Yup, that's an irish lord.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/bottomfish/identification/sculpins/h_hemilepidotus.html
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: daviator on May 29, 2015, 11:22:57 AM
ok so I have been a slacker writing my post op report.....took some time trying to gather thoughts but if i dont write one soon, it will never get out.

of course thanks to Eric (Happy BDAY BTW) and family for putting your heart and soul to this annual event.. thanks to the support crew like Big Jim, Danglin, Brandi and others...Thanks especially to the generous sponsors

This was my 6th consecutive GS event and it never dissapoints.
For the past 3 yrs its also become a chance to spend time OTW  and bond with my bro Flyaker for a few days..

Last year I was lucky enough to get him onto chrome for the first time via yak....and this year i  was hoping for similar good fortune..
Thursday we hit the beach shortly after arriving at the Cove... the view from our rental home seemed to suggest that the sea was calm, with little wind....of course that changed as soon as we hit the beach by 330...
but we said worse case we could just get a short sortie in to work out any trolling setup cobwebs....And just like last year, as we were launching, we see an incoming succesful chrome kill onboard a returning kayak. (this year Adam...last year John Bird and O2B)

So off to the standard trolling ground we set out with optimism bouyed.... despite hearing from everyone else that the salmon bite was non existant, we held out hope that some are around and perhaps theyd be active for the late afternoon bite...

Our fears of conditions being blown out diminished as we found to our surprise that the earlier wind gusts started to subside..it actually laid down nicely and allowed us to fish until sunset.

We went out beyond the whistle buoy and chatted briefly with Clayman/ Swayze bros plus Rob matanaska....
It was a great feeling to be back on familiar waters,seeing familiar faces...so even with no chrome bite, it was a magical feeling being in the game.

As GB2 coined it.. "devilfish"....the pursuit of the chrome consumed me for the next 3 days... Even with RF opening Friday.... I spent most of my time otw trolling, holding out hope that just maybe.....maybe id be luckily enough to get that tug tug tug action..
My bro Flyaker,coimg to his senses and facing reality long before me, teased me and asked whether i regularly purchased Lotto tix...
So in the next 2 days, Id occassionally take a break and fished RF but I released everything, even during tournament day as i caught nothing  spectacular.. I didnt want to bother with cleaning fish and figured Id load up on Sunday, our departure day.

in hindsight that was a bit of a gamble but I didnt have huge pressure to procure meat on this trip..
Flyaker and I targeted to fish sunday to mid day....with 2 pm being our stated NLT.pt.... (yeah right). Our landlady was kind enough to grant us a late checkout too..

With thankfully calmer conditions Flyaker and I were able to press further North and work shallower waters than the days prior.
 Flyaker, being a devout flyfisher worked his hand tied flies and had great action on black RF..
I had an occasional hookup via my trolled chovie but when I switched over to my Big Hammer.....the action was immediate.. I quickly limited out on my 5 blacks...keeping the beefy guys that ranged from 19-21 inches..
I then moved out to deeper water and proceeded to slay the Lings... I went thru at least 9-10 good fights, keeping 3 beefy guys, 1 a pb Lingzilla. It was uncanny, my good fortune was almost scripted.... I stated ok now I hit my 5 blks , (with our self imposed time deadline in mind..) i said i am gonna now kill some lings.... 5 +3 leaves me room for 1 cab  and 1 Verm... It almost worked out that way for me. I scored a 21" cab, another Pb but couldn't find a verm. But 3 PBs made for an impressive haul..

Strangley Flyaker couldnt find the same Ling love despite having great success with his same fly set up deployed the year prior...

When I landed my Lingzilla...my rear deck was so filled with my 9 other fish i had no more room... they were already bungeed down and I dared not try to deal with this pig while turned backwards....so I cradled him within the net like a babe in arms all the way back to the launch...
I knew this guy weighed near 20#s and I was slightly concerned on my roll stability.. the wind seemed to be picking up so I told my bro I was gonna make my way slowly back.. Just before rounding the point I run into AbKing and share a few words....Great to see him enjoying himself after working so hard for everyone other the past few days...

Flyaker was determined to get into the groove solely by his flycasting  dogma, refusing to take my offered rod and swim bait rigs...
he even briefly went Nordo and i had to ask Danglin to keep an eye out for him...
So we missed our departure timeline by a whole lot, but fortunately we could share the driving going home....
We agreed that the fishing on that last day was epic...the sea and wind conditions cooperated and the bite got hot thankfully at the right time.

But even without that, our experience throughout the weekend, from enjoying the potluck, contemplating the raffle prizes (we got skunked)....seeing the kids holding their $20 with beeming smiles, shucking kumamoto oysters that Crash was so nice to bring for everyone....comraderie with friends old and new....pigging out on the fish tacos, celebrating Rshu's good fortune in winning that Kayak grand prize...
I have to stop and thank our good fortune for being associated with such a great bunch of dedicated sportsmen, sponsors, and family supporters. We are blessed with fertile fishery in a scenic setting.....life could be a lot worse..
Thanks Everyone
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: daviator on May 29, 2015, 11:33:27 AM
pics to follow
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: rshu on May 29, 2015, 01:26:19 PM
Well said Daviator, thanks for sharing your experience and pictures.
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 29, 2015, 08:33:49 PM
 :smt001

Alex
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: solsrf1 on May 29, 2015, 10:50:38 PM
I think it was an Irish Lord, Izod. 

Beautiful artwork!   :smt001
+1
Yup, Irish Lord and a first for me. Very nice work there and would be interested to see more of it. :smt003
Cheers!
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Sin Coast on August 04, 2015, 12:06:59 PM
Better late than never, right? Here's my pics!

Whale wars on Friday
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0295a_zpshou30knj.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0295a_zpshou30knj.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0301a_zpsqrs7dla7.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0301a_zpsqrs7dla7.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0303a_zpssfbjeeq5.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0303a_zpssfbjeeq5.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0305a_zpsv4wn6j8q.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0305a_zpsv4wn6j8q.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0307a_zpsmdt3l8ec.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0307a_zpsmdt3l8ec.jpg.html)

Big dummy before conditions got sloppy ;-)
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0310a_zps3gxqoh6w.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0310a_zps3gxqoh6w.jpg.html)

Video of the sloppy inshore bump
......


Safety mtg
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0317a_zpsszdkmi6a.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0317a_zpsszdkmi6a.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0319a_zps81fcdpai.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0319a_zps81fcdpai.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0320a_zpsimvoe3qz.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0320a_zpsimvoe3qz.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0321a_zpstann2pig.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0321a_zpstann2pig.jpg.html)

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0323a_zpsuekvopwh.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0323a_zpsuekvopwh.jpg.html)

Gameday ling on 831 Tackle swimbait
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0336a_zpsh4lqjkj5.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0336a_zpsh4lqjkj5.jpg.html)

This little hotdog would be so cool in an aquarium!
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0339a_zpsgkirzwlm.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0339a_zpsgkirzwlm.jpg.html)

The elusive Sackyak
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0340a_zpspvi2onrj.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0340a_zpspvi2onrj.jpg.html)

Big blue
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0341a_zps3b8eqlcd.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0341a_zps3b8eqlcd.jpg.html)

Lost a true biggun...
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0343a_zpslgazukks.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0343a_zpslgazukks.jpg.html)

Went south for calibutts
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0350a_zpsrznghbjw.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0350a_zpsrznghbjw.jpg.html)

Past the waterfall...what waterfall?
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0352a_zps4jvdrbzb.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0352a_zps4jvdrbzb.jpg.html)

Right there!
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0356a_zpsbykntk4h.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0356a_zpsbykntk4h.jpg.html)

Caught him again!
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0362a_zpsf0y5eoaf.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/IMGP0362a_zpsf0y5eoaf.jpg.html)

All ashore that's coming ashore!
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Gimme%20Shelter%209/a_zps94t3exko.jpg) (http://s449.photobucket.com/user/Sin_Coast/media/Gimme%20Shelter%209/a_zps94t3exko.jpg.html)
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Hojoman on August 04, 2015, 03:47:02 PM
Pat, what kind of flatfish is that you caught?
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Sin Coast on August 04, 2015, 03:50:04 PM
Some kind of sole because it had the long "feelers" at the front of its dorsal fin.
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Tote on August 04, 2015, 04:08:04 PM
Pat,
You and I both know that's not REALLY a safety meeting.  :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Sin Coast on August 04, 2015, 04:12:22 PM
I felt pretty safe though!  :smt044
Title: Re: GS9 - Super Long Report on Page 61 - NCKA Rules!
Post by: Rock Hopper on August 04, 2015, 04:14:24 PM
Pat,
You and I both know that's not REALLY a safety meeting.  :smt044 :smt044

Haha...my thoughts when I read that this morning:

"Gimme Shelter - where a safety meeting may actually contain information to keep you safe."