NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: LoletaEric on February 21, 2019, 12:19:51 AM
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Hey everybody! I've held off on putting up GS13 as I formulated some new details. The event will be essentially the same as the past few years with a few exceptions:
- Grand Prize = A full charter on the Sea Hawk on Sunday, May 19th - this will be split between the winners of the tourney and the raffle - 1st place gets a seat and a guest, 2nd place gets a seat, and the other 3 seats will be drawn in the raffle. If it's blown out then Captain Jake Mitchell has offered to do a halibut seminar that day.
- only one lingcod can be retained this year due to new CDFW regulations;
- competitors will be limited to 200; and
- the raffle proceeds will go to the newly formed Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc. (more info on that later).
Hopeful news: it looks like we should get a pretty good salmon season, and it's almost assured that Pacific halibut will be open again. I'll revise this post as I get more info.
Gimme Shelter has a ton of history - if you want some background or to re-live past GS weekends then check out the threads of past events.
GS4 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22208.0
GS5 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=28025.0
GS6 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=35334.0
GS7 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=43460.0
GS8 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=52177.0
GS9 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=61292.0
GSX - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=70255.0
GS11 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=75392.0
GS12 - http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=82336.0
A few tidbits:
- the GS weekends since GS3 in 2009 have seen more Pacific halibut hooked and caught by kayakers than at any other time or port in California;
- salmon and halibut can be caught in as little as 10' of water near the Cove;
- lots of AOTY entries and personal bests for NCKA members come in on the GS weekend;
- Shelter Cove is going through significant changes, and the kayak community is poised to be in an excellent position in terms of helping the locals to keep the fishing tradition strong;
- this is a family event where we celebrate each other, the NCKA community, the Cove community, the animals and the beauty of the Lost Coast.
I hope to see you there. :smt001
Here's the roster - 167 of us.
Adams, Khanh
Anchetta, Anthony
Anderson, Cami
Anderson, Cheylee
Anderson, Evan
Anderson, Ryan
Anglin, Don
Aquino, Ferdinand
Arnold, Conor
Ayala, Gabe
Baker, Kenny
Baron, Matt
Batt, David
Belli, Domenic
Bradfield, David
Bray, Rob
Brown, Kyle
Butler, Michael
Butolph, Timothy
Calvert, John
Cameron, James
Cao, Dan
Cervania, Freddie
Chasey, Lloyd
Chatelain, Nick
Cheng, David
Chin, Ben
Clark, Josiah
Cox, Charles
Crotty, Loren
Culver, Akoma
Cuna, Ariel
Dang, Tim
Davies, Jeff
De Benedictis-Kessner, Shifra
Dedeo, Michel
Do, Thien
Donovan, Vic
Duffy, Tim
Duncan, Kevin
Dye, Ken
Easter, Brandi
Eisenburg, Heather
Erwin, Allen
Foley, Jeramee
Force, Sky
Foreman, Amos
Fung, Jon
Gee, Scott
Gerson, Jessica
Gosciminski, Jim
Gustin, Jim
Harper, Jordan
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Holder, Jonny
Hofer, Kevin
Jansen, Tommy
Jay, Shannon
Jerge, Josh
Joe, Howard
Jones, Glyn
Julian, Andrew
Jung, Won
Kaai, Eric
Kaber, Doug
Kaiser, Mike
Kaji, Isao
Kelly, Kevin
Kelly, Martin
Kennedy, Mike
King, Ryan
Kingstrom, Jeremy
Kirk, Howard
Klein, David
Knauff, Kevin
Knoles, Rob
Koons, Adam
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Landry, Jesse
Lawson, Al
Lee, Mark
Littlejohn, Nic
Lockaby, Mark
Lockwood, Carla
Marrin, John
Mayes, Matt
McDonough
McNeil, Brad
Monte, Kyle
Morais, Jeremy
Morais, Trina
Morgan, Eric
Morgan, Jay
Mouton, Greg
Murakami, Jason
Murphy, Steve
Nagel, Annie
Nakashima, Marco
Nelson, Gabe
Nelson, Matt
Nguyen, Sonny
Nguyen, Tommy
Nicholson, Paul
Nunes, Frank
O’Neal, Wil
O’Neill, Amber
Owens, John
Pascual, Cameron
Patio, Jaernel
Patz, John
Peredia, Mike
Perry, Kailyr
Pham, Bob
Pham, Kiet
Pickle, Byron
Potts, Bradley
Reep, Nels
Revelo, Antonio
Reyes, Herb
Roberts, Chuck
Robinson, Scott
Rossbach, Aden
Roumiguiere, Justin
Rossbach, Mars
Royston, David
Sandkulla, Stacy
Sapp, Mike
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Sauve, Adam
Sawyer, Mike
Schulz, Carson
Schulz, Kelly
Schulz, Lawana
Sciucchetti, Pete
Scriven, Joe
Shields, Josh
Shippey, Raydon
Sigala, Alex
Smith, Randy
Smoak, Robert
Sopjes, David
Stockwell, Eric
Swagler, Matt
Takagi, Brian
Takagi, Steve
Taube, Dylan
Taube, Tyja
Tesch, Damon
Tibbet, Michael
Tigyi, Kristof
Tilley, Marcus
Tran, Thuong
Van Arsdale, Aaron
Vanhorn, Fred
Velho, Joe
Voss, Joe
Walz, Andrew
Wang, Tim
Whisenhunt, Matt
Whiting, Jack
Wise, Waker
Woodard, Tyler
If you think you're registered but don't see your name here you need to contact me immediately.
Also, if you didn't get a welcome email confirming your order you need to contact me immediately.
Thanks. :smt001
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In!! Can’t wait to make my way back to Humboldt and immerse myself into the shelter cove/ ncka culture. Love being able to be in the moment there and throw the phone to the side all weekend.
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Never miss one yet :smt001
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I have heard and read a lot of good things about GS. Hope this year could be my 1st GS.
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Awesome work as always Eric. I look forward to it.
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House is already booked!
The Kajis are excited :smt044
Aloha,
Isao
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Cam, Sonny, Doug and Isao - glad you guys are coming!
James - hope to meet you at the Cove. :smt001
I'll just keep sprinkling Cove pics in here... :smt004
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What are the dates?
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Both my boys are training for their black belts in Kung Fu and have testing for about 6 weeks mid May through the end of June. It's pretty intense and they are training hard for it. This has my schedule all messed up but worth it.
This is going to be a tough one to make but am going to try my best to get there.
Thanks as always for putting this on :smt008
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Me and the wife are in, always looking forward to this event. Great place just to get away and relax. See you in May.
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What are the dates?
It's in the title "GS13 - May 18th, 2019"
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I'm in!!!
Looking forward to seeing you again Eric and revisiting that beautiful place.
-Tommy
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Heck yeah! favorite event!
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dan916 - you have to dig just a little. :smt003
Antonio - I hope you and the boys can join us.
John, Tommy, Darius - glad you guys are coming. :smt001
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Pray I'm blessed with the opportunity to be there :smt007
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Although the journey is a long one,
I will try my hardest to make the trek ...
Lol!!!
Who am I kidding,
You know I'll be here where
Life is Good!
;0)
Also,
As a board member
I would like to thank Eric for supporting
Shelter Cove fishing Preservation Inc.
If anyone has questions about who we are or what we are doing, feel free to contact me at (559)284-4299
If no answer (cell service comes and goes), leave a message and I will reply when I can.
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Unfortunately i won't be able to make it up this year. That means that my spot in the shelter cove party house is open.
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im definately going. excited and cant wait! this year i hope to be able to make at least a couple pac hali gaffs. dont want to make the same mistake as last year. be prepared!
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Bummer, Ben - we will miss you and the fam.
Brian, Eric and Bob - glad you're coming! Bob - I think many people will be rooting for your redemption! I know I am. :smt001
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Thanks Eric Looking forward to it. -Allan
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Wife and I will be there absolutely! I've got a hali that has had another year to grow waiting for me. And salmon that will be in season so I can keep them too. Ha!
Absolutely the friendliest event I attend during the year. Looking forward to seeing y'all!!
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In with Bells On,,,
I hope,,
Have massive PA,
will travel ,,,
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I started going to this event on Friday several years back.. Next year Thursday. Now Wednesday. Pretty soon I will spend the whole week leading to the tourney.
Thanks for putting this together Eric.
Alex
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Coho Joe and Fisherman X are in! Now, I just need to talk Joe in to arriving earlier in the week.
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I'll Be there!
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And congrats to the newly formed Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc .
Great place for the donations to go to .
Alex
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I’ll be there! Hoping for some salmon!
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I got the days off and will be rollin back up the hill with my dad son and hope my wife can get the time off. See yall there cant wait!!
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Super bummed I’ll miss this year’s event. Last year was a badass experience and great opportunity for a newcomer to meet some really great people. Couldn’t imagine a cooler event, all the best this year.
Cody
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Allan, Jerry, Don, Alex, John, Joe, Ben and PJ, and Kevin - glad you guys are returning to GS!
Cody - we'll miss you - maybe next year. :smt001
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So Eric; what's the clinic gonna be this year?
With so many new people joining NCKA, maybe a second, afternoon clinic, an 'intro to the ocean/Shelter Cove clinic'? My first trip to Shelter Cove was a clinic with you and it really set my mind at ease to get a first hand tour of the layout on the water. I now know where to fish to improve my chances of catching several different species and stay safe while doing so. Tides, currents, swell, wind, growlers, all information I gained while also learning to target specific species. Throw in seasons, limits and general ethical fishing behavior that rounded out the clinics I attended and I'm a much better and safer kayaker today. THANKS!!!
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Shifra and I are in!
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Shifra and I are in!
:smt001
So Eric; what's the clinic gonna be this year?
Jerry - Thanks for your post. I will do the same trip as the past few years. I wish I had time and energy to do an afternoon trip, but I've got a full schedule. The trip is fantastic for newbies to the Cove, and it's a great review for people who have done one of my earlier runs. I review the presentations and techniques that are my primary means of catching all species at the Cove, and, perhaps more importantly for some, I give info on the current trends for the season. I will have already been salmon and halibut fishing for over a month by the time we hit the Cove for GS, so the current trends/where the fish are is a big piece of the puzzle.
I already have a couple of people signed up for Friday's trip. PM me if interested in that day or Thursday.
Thursday trip still has open spots. PM me if interested.
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Opening day at the Cove last June...
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I'll be there. I can't fucking wait !! I just got my room reserved from Verna. Registration to follow. This has always been my favorite event of the year. Extremely beautiful coastline, totally pristine and loaded with the complete plethora of fish. Like a naked lady laying on the beach with a cooler full of ice-cold IPA, The cove calls me in..I have to have it. I missed it last year cuz of my stupid job. This year I seek to make up for it.
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This year I seek to make up for it.
I absolve you, my son, of your past sins. Your penance is three Hail Mayr’s and the resurrection of The Taco Shack
The Hail Mary’s are optional :smt044
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resurrection of The Taco Shack
Here here! :smt001
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the shack will be back
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This year I seek to make up for it.
I absolve you, my son, of your past sins. Your penance is three Hail Mayr’s and the resurrection of The Taco Shack
The Hail Mary’s are optional :smt044
well said sirs,, That is Wisdom !!!
HOW About just 3,
" Hali's ,,,"
Right on KayakJack,,
Looks like a Lock,, Strong Work ,,
now to get ,,,
" The Spaniard ,,, " :munky2:
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the shack will be back
And I will be one of the assistants again :smt002
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Registration is in the mail, always looking forward to the tournament. See you in May
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Missed this event last year due to work obligations, but I hope to never miss one again. Shelter Cove restores my soul, and that lasting peace comes home with me. It's my New Year's Day.
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the shack will be back
And I will be one of the assistants again :smt002
for sure bro.
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the shack will be back
And I will be one of the assistants again :smt002
for sure bro.
I will see you there Jack :smt007
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Can't wait to get back up here! Bringing the boys this year so that will be great! Got a room at Mario's so all set!
See you up there! :smt006
jimbo
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Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc.
As some of you may know, Shelter Cove is going through changes that will affect anyone who fishes there. NCKA is very lucky to have Eric and Verna Kaai living at Shelter Cove and acting as advocates for the kayak fishing community. Eric has recently helped to organize a non-profit group at the Cove which is readying itself to step up and take control of management and administration of the fishing facilities including the launch and access road. This is a huge deal.
Check out Eric Kaai's post here:
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=86546.msg985220#msg985220
I've been fishing at Shelter Cove since the 70's, diving there since the 80's, and kayak fishing there since the 90's. It's 75 miles from my home, so it's not exactly my back yard, but I consider myself one of the locals down there - especially after almost 5 years of guiding with the Cove as my top destination. There have been many changes that have occurred over the years with the cleaning station, launch, breakwater and the overall fishing facility including ice service, tackle and bait availability, and various basic commercial fishing 'amenities' (like a big scale that used to hang for anyone's use - that was great). The changes have happened separate from the input of the kayak fishing community up until now - that was a natural progression based on long-standing use by recreational powerboaters and commercial interests as well as the newness of kayak fishing. When the Humboldt Bay Harbor and Recreation District stepped in to manage the launch and facility for a few years it became apparent that the wheels were falling off the bus - they reportedly went deep into the red due to mismanagement and are going from just last year announcing big improvements and investment to, now, abandoning the Cove and potentially leaving all fishing communities in a lurch regarding needed maintenance as well as basic day to day operations of the Cove's fishing infrastructure.
The new non-profit will be the driving force for the foreseeable future of Shelter Cove fishing issues, and the kayak fishing community is now a much bigger part of the picture. With Eric's participation on the SCFPI board we will have a voice, and we should all appreciate that. Thank you, Inn Keeper!
With GS13 I want to support SCFPI by giving all of the raffle proceeds to the newly formed group. I put much consideration into this and have always been very proud to support PIF and HOW - I think over the past few GS's PIF and HOW have received around $5000 each. This new opportunity for the Cove to realize some self-sufficiency and for the kayak fishing community to earn a full spot at the table is absolutely worthy, timely and warranted of the change I'm making.
Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Charters - arguably the top charter in the Cove the past few seasons - is president of SCFPI and an ally of the kayak fishing community. Jake has very generously donated a full boat charter on May 19th - the day after GS13 - for the Grand Prize in the tournament and part of the raffle (1st place gets a seat and a guest, 2nd place gets a seat, and the other 3 seats will be raffled off).
My hope is that we show the Cove some NCKA generosity by investing these raffle proceeds in good will toward the place we love and the community that needs the support. I also hope that 6 of our finest get a great day with Jake where Pac 'buts and salmon fill the hold. :smt001
Thanks for taking a few minutes to check out what I'm doing with GS as it relates to Shelter Cove and the kayak fishing community.
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Great idea to donate to the cause keep The Cove available for all.
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Thank you for the info and great works Eric & Eric :smt008
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Sounds like fun, I think I'll check it out.
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I'm gonna start now, saving for raffle tickets.
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With the increased Pacific Hali Quota for 2019,
I'd like to offer up for the raffle a Kaai Custom Halibut Spear with release tip.
The picture below is just a sample, the actual donation will be much improved.
;0)
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With the increased Pacific Hali Quota for 2019,
I'd like to offer up for the raffle a Kaai Custom Halibut Spear with release tip.
The picture below is just a sample, the actual donation will be much improved.
;0)
Was just thinking of a spear for gs13 . I need to watch a tutorial on hali spearing. Got one ?
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With the increased Pacific Hali Quota for 2019,
I'd like to offer up for the raffle a Kaai Custom Halibut Spear with release tip.
The picture below is just a sample, the actual donation will be much improved.
;0)
Nice. I’m happy to go over how I make them. Hickory axe handle, doweling jig, threaded ss stock, paracord, and a rattlecan of marine spar.
Doubles as a kage if you grind the tip to a point. Kage are supposedly illegal in California. Supposedly.
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Fellas,
My buddy Cody who attended last year won't be making it this year so I need a sponsor as it will be my first GS. Will be coming up from Sacramento.
I've fished the cove with Eric and Cody (after GS 12) last year and it's an amazing fishery with a lot to appreciate.
If you can help, and I can use your name it would be much appreciated. Promise to bring something good for the potluck and you can have your share!
Please PM!
Best regards,
Tommy
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Fellas,
My buddy Cody who attended last year won't be making it this year so I need a sponsor as it will be my first GS. Will be coming up from Sacramento.
I've fished the cove with Eric and Cody (after GS 12) last year and it's an amazing fishery with a lot to appreciate.
If you can help, and I can use your name it would be much appreciated. Promise to bring something good for the potluck and you can have your share!
Please PM!
Best regards,
Tommy
Right on, Tommy! I'm glad you're coming - you'll get a sponsor with no problem I'm sure.
Sounds like fun, I think I'll check it out.
Check it out, dude! :smt001
Can't wait to get back up here! Bringing the boys this year so that will be great! Got a room at Mario's so all set!
See you up there! :smt006
jimbo
Glad you and the guys are coming, Jimbo. :smt001
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Im there
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I took the time off for this but just found the sponsor requirement. Anyone wanna sponsor me? Hahaha... I was at crabfest this year and had a blast, would like to get another notch on my NCKA belt.😁
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Excellent idea to donate $ to the SCFPI! I will be available to help with raffle ops again too.
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I took the time off for this but just found the sponsor requirement. Anyone wanna sponsor me? Hahaha... I was at crabfest this year and had a blast, would like to get another notch on my NCKA belt.😁
I will sponsor you if you promise to stay close to me while we're OTW :smt002
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Thanks sailfish, PM sent :smt006
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I'll be there Wednesday noonish! Cant wsit for the cove!!
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GS and SCFPInc are a good fit. Good way for the kayak community to show the Cove Love. Cant wait!!
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Kayakfish7 and Snipeworm - I look forward to meeting you guys.
Greg and Ryan - glad you're coming. :smt001
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I'm certified salmon-obsessed, but I think the thing I'm most excited about is the fact that 3 Pacific halibut were hooked during last year's tourney, and then two of my good friends brought Pac buts to the yak in the off season during the summer too.
Sooner or later someone will get to fight a huge one, and we will all share in that glory and excitement!
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the shack will be back
I will supply a limit of ling and rocks again as usual.
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the shack will be back
I will supply a limit of ling and rocks again as usual.
Is ling limit at Shelter Cove down to one?
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Is ling limit at Shelter Cove down to one?
Yes.
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Is there no website for campsite reservation?
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Thanks sailfish, PM sent :smt006
I did not receive any PM. Please resend.
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I'm super excited for GS! I'll be getting me registration in soon!
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Is there no website for campsite reservation?
No, you have to call in to the campground to make a reservation.
Phone: (707) 223-7224
Tell them you are coming for the kayak tournament for the 'special' rate.
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Is there no website for campsite reservation?
No, you have to call in to the campground to make a reservation.
Phone: (707) 223-7224
Tell them you are coming for the kayak tournament for the 'special' rate.
Reservations for the RV sites. I don't think they do reservations for rent camping.
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I got approval for Thursday and Friday off. Maybe I can get some pre fishing in.
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I sent another.
Thanks sailfish, PM sent :smt006
I did not receive any PM. Please resend.
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Hello all! I'm interested in going to GS13 this year and it would be my first NCKA event. I'm pretty knowledgeable about safety etc on the water and I've fished Shelter Cove quite a bit! Anyways, since I'm fairly new to the area and haven't been to a NCKA event, I was looking for some buddy(ies) to sponsor me for this round?
Cheers!
Max
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I'll be there Wednesday noonish! Cant wsit for the cove!!
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Cant Wait!!!!!Thanks for doing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Hello all! I'm interested in going to GS13 this year and it would be my first NCKA event. I'm pretty knowledgeable about safety etc on the water and I've fished Shelter Cove quite a bit! Anyways, since I'm fairly new to the area and haven't been to a NCKA event, I was looking for some buddy(ies) to sponsor me for this round?
Cheers!
Max
Hi Max,
Hit me up when the season opens.
I live here in the Cove. After we meet and fish a day or two I will know if I can sponsor you.
Sorry, but dont want to put my name behind someone without knowing their character.
You can reach me at The Tides Inn (707)986-7900
;0)
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Hello all! I'm interested in going to GS13 this year and it would be my first NCKA event. I'm pretty knowledgeable about safety etc on the water and I've fished Shelter Cove quite a bit! Anyways, since I'm fairly new to the area and haven't been to a NCKA event, I was looking for some buddy(ies) to sponsor me for this round?
Cheers!
Max
Hi Max,
Hit me up when the season opens.
I live here in the Cove. After we meet and fish a day or two I will know if I can sponsor you.
Sorry, but dont want to put my name behind someone without knowing their character.
You can reach me at The Tides Inn (707)986-7900
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This is really good advice.
My man Snazzyshun needs a sponsor too - please consider hooking him up. His post is a ways back.
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Fellas,
My buddy Cody who attended last year won't be making it this year so I need a sponsor as it will be my first GS. Will be coming up from Sacramento.
I've fished the cove with Eric and Cody (after GS 12) last year and it's an amazing fishery with a lot to appreciate.
If you can help, and I can use your name it would be much appreciated. Promise to bring something good for the potluck and you can have your share!
Please PM!
Best regards,
Tommy
Bump!
Hook a guy up!
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Tommy is a solid guy, I can't sponsor him as I need a sponsor myself but I can speak on his behalf of being a stand-up guy and ethical fisherman. I promise he will not be any trouble! Haha
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Awe mAn cant wait!!!! May cant get here soon enough.
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Awe mAn cant wait!!!! May cant get here soon enough.
Yeah, Kevin! Looking forward to seeing the Kelly generations. :smt001
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Thanks yakhopper! Yeah, totally understandable. I'll give you a ring when the season opens. And thanks for the offer!
Max
Hello all! I'm interested in going to GS13 this year and it would be my first NCKA event. I'm pretty knowledgeable about safety etc on the water and I've fished Shelter Cove quite a bit! Anyways, since I'm fairly new to the area and haven't been to a NCKA event, I was looking for some buddy(ies) to sponsor me for this round?
Cheers!
Max
Hi Max,
Hit me up when the season opens.
I live here in the Cove. After we meet and fish a day or two I will know if I can sponsor you.
Sorry, but dont want to put my name behind someone without knowing their character.
You can reach me at The Tides Inn (707)986-7900
;0)
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But...does Snazzyshun really need a sponsor if he attended last year? I thought the sponsor-requirement was for people who have never attended the event... :-)
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Oh, did he attend? He's good to go then. My bad! :smt001
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He did not attend last year.
But...does Snazzyshun really need a sponsor if he attended last year? I thought the sponsor-requirement was for people who have never attended the event... :-)
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I sent another.Thanks sailfish, PM sent :smt006
I did not receive any PM. Please resend.
Something's wrong , I still not receive any PM from you. The last PM I received was on Feb 17th by Antonio. Let me send you a PM and you try to reply to it.
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Done
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Done
PM sent to Eric to inform him that you're sponsored by me for GS13.
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Thank you sir! Looking forward to it.
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Look forward to this every year. :smt007
Bringing my 15 foot aluminum and my new 2018 hobie outback. Looking forward to arriving early in the week and chilling .
Headed up with my Dad and a friend who i will be sponsoring if he makes it up. ( Alfredo Luna )
He has fished with me here in the monterey area and has all safety equipment and immersion clothing.
Hope the weather is as nice as last year so i can do a boat hand launch and get my dad out on the water.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Alex
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Look forward to this every year. :smt007
Bringing my 15 foot aluminum and my new 2018 hobie outback. Looking forward to arriving early in the week and chilling .
Headed up with my Dad and a friend who i will be sponsoring if he makes it up. ( Alfredo Luna )
He has fished with me here in the monterey area and has all safety equipment and immersion clothing.
Hope the weather is as nice as last year so i can do a hand launch and get my dad out on the water.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Alex
This is what GS is about right here!
I'm stoked that you're bringing your dad and friends, Alex. Looking forward to seeing you guys and enjoying the Cove together. :smt001
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Look forward to this every year. :smt007
Bringing my 15 foot aluminum and my new 2018 hobie outback. Looking forward to arriving early in the week and chilling .
Headed up with my Dad and a friend who i will be sponsoring if he makes it up. ( Alfredo Luna )
He has fished with me here in the monterey area and has all safety equipment and immersion clothing.
Hope the weather is as nice as last year so i can do a hand launch and get my dad out on the water.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Alex
This is what GS is about right here!
I'm stoked that you're bringing your dad and friends, Alex. Looking forward to seeing you guys and enjoying the Cove together. :smt001
:beer3
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I’m really hoping my schedule lined up just right. Can’t wait to get that sucker out and into the water with you guys! So greatful to have an awesome friend like Alex! THANK YOU!!
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I’m really hoping my schedule lined up just right. Can’t wait to get that sucker out and into the water with you guys! So greatful to have an awesome friend like Alex! THANK YOU!!
Well thanks Alfredo.
Hope you get to experience Shelter Cove with us all.
Plus Alfredo is a lot younger and helps with the boat launch. :smt003
Hope you can make it .
Introduced Alfredo to the madness. I think he is hooked.
Alex
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The Cove - such an awesome destination.
Back in the day... and this is absolutely true - the salmon season started the second Saturday in February. It's only been 10 or 12 years I think since that was the case. I'll tell you, those were the days.
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Definitely true story. Season went from early February to early November.
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The first NCKA pilgramage to the Cove was in Feb 2007? to chase salmon. I member...
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The first NCKA pilgramage to the Cove was in Feb 2007? to chase salmon. I member...
March 2007 - I recall that you got a bite on a crocodile, but we skunked as a group.
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Gear is still in the conceptual phase, but I'll have it nailed down soon, and it will turn out like my usual simple but traditional vibe.
Here is my concept, and I do not know the color for the NCKA logo yet. It won't be blue - I've done 3 blues.
What color do you want the NCKA logo to be on the black t's, the black hoods and the black rash guards?
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Might go with white...
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Black t's with white NCKA logo on front and yakker with orange hills on back. That's where I'm leaning right now.
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Black t's with white NCKA logo on front and yakker with orange hills on back. That's where I'm leaning right now.
These look great Eric! I dig the black and white look. Excited to go to my first GS event this year!
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Can you try.to change the rectangular shape to half moon shape to see how it look?
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Can you try.to change the rectangular shape to half moon shape to see how it look?
I don't have the technology! If I send you the vector can you play with it?
I do like the rectangle though.
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Excited to go to my first GS event this year!
Right on, Matt! Really glad you're coming. :smt001
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Maybe print on the image the event info? This is just a crude idea of what I'm meaning
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Can you try.to change the rectangular shape to half moon shape to see how it look?
I don't have the technology! If I send you the vector can you play with it?
I do like the rectangle though.
Yes, send it to me and we'll see how it looks.
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Is this what you're looking for, Sonny?
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Is this what you're looking for, Sonny?
Not quite. I am thinking half circle only.
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I'd prefer the silhouette of the guy in the kayak white on a black zipper hoodie with event title underneath also in white.
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Know this was not one of your questions but I thought I would ask anyway, are the hoodies going to have a zipper or not. Just asking?
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Just a few pics of some of the fish Matt and I caught at the Cove last year.
Not much to see here
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I’d like to see the half circle Sailfish has suggested, it sounds interesting.
I really like the monochromatic idea of it in white.
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Know this was not one of your questions but I thought I would ask anyway, are the hoodies going to have a zipper or not. Just asking?
It's a pullover.
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I’d like to see the half circle Sailfish has suggested, it sounds interesting.
I really like the monochromatic idea of it in white.
This is just a rough draft of what I've done since I don't have the original high resolution picture from Eric yet. These 2 are just my suggestion but the decision is still rest with Eric.
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For what it's worth,
I like the original graphic and think white on black is a great idea
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Original paddling icon is great . How about the graphics color in neon green ? Something different.
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Neon green on black?
Rob those pictures are awesome!!! Epic catches right there!!
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Bring the salmon gear..! Looks like we're in that 6-8 year cycle according to the jack counts we got on the rivers last year. With these rains and the snow we've gotten this year.....I think it's going to start bringing in the toads.
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Wow! Pine Mountain Pete, that's good news from a salmon whisperer like you.
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Ah, GS photos - we gotta include Joe holding Randall’s ‘but. :smt003
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Randall's Pac 'but - 51.5" :smt007
Pete's brace from 2012 or 2013 may have been the best couple of salmon to come in at a GS.
No one's caught a wolf eel since Jedmo I think, and it may be the case that no one's caught an octopus since Andy.
Who's gonna catch something exotic this year?
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Does anybody want to sponsor me so I can register for gimme shelter 13?
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Does anybody want to sponsor me so I can register for gimme shelter 13?
I think the correct question as a newbie is what’s the best way to go about getting a sponsor for the event? Inn keeper had stated before that you may need to go fish ahead of time with the OG’s so they can watch you prior to sponsoring you. I have the same questions as you as a newbie but from the previous posts this sounds like the best and safest way in to a sponsorship. Maybe the community can comment on this and give some further clarity for us.
Tight lines
-Justin
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I’ve been up there a bunch of times last year. I’m just new to this board. Honestly my motivation in joining is so I can enter the tournament.
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Anyone sponsoring you is also vouching for your good behavior. I believe that is still the expectation.
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Does anybody want to sponsor me so I can register for gimme shelter 13?
I think the correct question as a newbie is what’s the best way to go about getting a sponsor for the event? Inn keeper had stated before that you may need to go fish ahead of time with the OG’s so they can watch you prior to sponsoring you. I have the same questions as you as a newbie but from the previous posts this sounds like the best and safest way in to a sponsorship. Maybe the community can comment on this and give some further clarity for us.
Tight lines
-Justin
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I believe you can still attend the event if you can't find a sponsor, just that you can't participate in the tourney portion...unless that has changed. :smt005
You'd still be able to fish and chill with members. Or you can try to attend some of the other events between now and GS and meet some folks. If you haven't met any members yet, its highly unlikely anyone will sponsor a complete stranger.
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I haven't attended any ncka events yet, but I have been fishing from my kayak several years now & have met some of you otw. Ian is my regular fishing buddy and I can thoroughly vouch for his behavior, always careful to be aware of regs and not be wasteful of the resource.
We fished the cove together half dozen or more times last year, and believe we met Inn Keeper and Lolita Eric on some of our trips (maybe you would recognize us in person?)
If my schedule allows I hope to register and attend GS13, right now trying to work it out with the lady. If I attend I would be happy to team with Ian.
Sorry if this goes against normal protocol / maybe some of this would have been better in PM?
And to Ian- about time you got on board, now you won't have to hear everything from me ;-p
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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.
I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship. It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.
Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook. I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add. Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.
I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.
Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time. Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc. The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.
Thanks for trying a little harder. :smt001
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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.
I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship. It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.
Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook. I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add. Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.
I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.
Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time. Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc. The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.
Thanks for trying a little harder. :smt001
Thanks Eric
How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol
Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??
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Sponsoring is vouching for someone's character. Character is defined by fishing ethics, personal safety on the water, and probably most important is social skills in a group living environment. We all live close together for days. Little things, like loud music after hours, cursing around the wimmen and children, drunk AND disorderly, etc are just not going to be tolerated. Not just the individual, but the sponsor is going to be held accountable for behavior. If someone hasn't seen you in a social situation where drugs, alcohol, families and close living for days is involved, then don't expect them to sponsor you. Most times this is done by attending an event without registration, then getting out to meet people. There are lots of events throughout the year, fish-n-chills, smaller tournaments, etc can get you introduced to folks who have the ability to sponsor someone for GS.
I think this screening is the main reason GS is such a successful event. Everyone knows everyone through everyone else. It is family. My camp is your camp. It's a level of trust that the person on the water next to you or in the campg next to you is going to respect everyone and not be a burden by not understanding the risks on the water by preparation, or loose control in social situations.
My first trip to GS was sponsored by a lead in HOW where I volunteered my help at several events. This person knew my character enough to take responsibility and risk his own reputation that I would not disappoint him. Thanks Racin' Rob!!
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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.
I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship. It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.
Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook. I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add. Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.
I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.
Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time. Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc. The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.
Thanks for trying a little harder. :smt001
Thanks Eric
How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol
Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??
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You can also try fishing with someone and let them get to know you. It doesn’t have to be at the Cove. The fish and chill at Berryessa is 3/29 and you have till 4/20 to register. Go to Berryessa and hopefully you can get to know the guys.
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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.
I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship. It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.
Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook. I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add. Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.
I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.
Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time. Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc. The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.
Thanks for trying a little harder. :smt001
Thanks Eric
How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol
Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??
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You can also try fishing with someone and let them get to know you. It doesn’t have to be at the Cove. The fish and chill at Berryessa is 3/29 and you have till 4/20 to register. Go to Berryessa and hopefully you can get to know the guys.
Thanks traildad
Campsite has been booked for berryessa FNC for a bit now...looking forward to it! Will you be there?
-Justin
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Getting a sponsor isn't very hard, but getting more people to sign up before the last 10 days or so seems to be.
I think it will be most effective to make a separate post in NCKA, introducing yourself and asking for a sponsorship. It's all about vouching for someone's behavior - the sponsor will get involved if there's any confrontation or other unfortunate occurrence involving the sponsored participant.
Another route would be to go on the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers page on Facebook. I'm an admin, and I add pretty much whoever requests an add. Introduce yourself there and ask for a sponsor - that's worked for a couple people recently.
I don't sponsor people myself, or I'd sponsor all you guys - you seem like good guys with ocean experience to me.
Strangers do get sponsored - happens all the time. Just having the sponsorship program has resulted in having no unfortunate events like fights in camp, super drunk people disrupting or confronting other camps, guns brandished in camp...etc. The expectation that, as a community, we do not tolerate disruptive, belligerent, confrontational, shit-faced, rude or aggressive behavior is a good one and has led to having success with large groups.
Thanks for trying a little harder. :smt001
Thanks Eric
How about bribery? 12 pack to anyone that will sponsor Ian and Al paid for by me... lol
Just wanting to send some good karma there way!! Goes around comes around??
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You can also try fishing with someone and let them get to know you. It doesn’t have to be at the Cove. The fish and chill at Berryessa is 3/29 and you have till 4/20 to register. Go to Berryessa and hopefully you can get to know the guys.
Thanks traildad
Campsite has been booked for berryessa FNC for a bit now...looking forward to it! Will you be there?
-Justin
Yes I plan to go. I haven’t decided if I’m camping yet. I still remember the year it rained on my gear on the way up there. Setting up for tent camping while it’s raining sucks. I’m waiting for the weather report.
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This was a reply to me from someone that I had met a few times but didn't know his history of experience on the ocean.
Gladly sponsored him.
Shelter Cove can have some challenging conditions to say the least.
" Hi Alex,
As far as my experience, I started off by taking sea kayaking classes 1&2 at CCK and a surf zone class at HMB with River and Ocean, I repeated the surf zone class at Bolinas late last year. In all of those classes we practiced recovery so many times I lost count, with most of them in the surf. I started out in the local lakes. I have been out in the SF Bay six times, Tomales Bay twice, HMB three times, north coast twice, and Bodega Bay once. All of this was in the past year. I have experienced sudden heavy winds at HMB, and fished 6-7 foot swells 14sec at Fort Ross.
For equipment I have a dry suit with fleece layers that keep me quite warm whether in the water or out, a gps radio, a gps chart plotter, a Spot transponder, compass, pump, throw bag, whistle, and a knife on my PFD. I have a comprehensive and liability kayak insurance policy.
I have been fishing in the Bay Area for over fifty years and went on my first rock fish trip when I was about 7. I do realize that I no longer have the physical abilities I had when younger but I’m much wiser and if conditions look bad I won’t go out.
I hope this eases your concerns, and thanks for being concerned "
Alex
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When I first heard of the sponsor requirement I thought it was a little much. After searching out a sponsor Sonny agreed to sponsor me as long as I stuck near him on the water. Score for me! Hahaha... It's always a bit awkward being the new guy and trying to get where the fish are and not step on the toes of those in the know. Having Sonny tell me he knows the area, has been there every year, and wants me to stick to him, how cool is that for safety, friendship, and sharing local fishing knowledge! The sponsorship idea is pretty cool. It encourages people to interact and support each other. I imagine there was some negative events that ultimately put the rules in place making for a friendly event for all. I'm pretty excited to be heading up there and fishing with my new buddies! Hopefully next year I can pass on the good will.
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Hey Slappy, track me down at the Berryessa event if you still need a sponsor by then. I’ll be easy to find...look for the guy handing out awards for Angler of the Year. In the past, I’ve sponsored people I barely knew and now we’re good friends.
The sponsorship rule is a good one...and it’s there for a reason. Just imagine if you had to be responsible for 200+ people at your favorite fishing spot. Although, the nature of kayak fishing seems to weed out most of the jerks. :-)
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I was planning on attending this year .
I’m gonna register back issues or not , at least come up for the day or find a spot to camp just to chill at the very least ....that being said ,if I do fish.....I need a sponsor.... :smt044
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that being said ,if I do fish.....I need a sponsor.... :smt044
Good luck with that.
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Matt Mayes kicking “butt” last year
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
Thanks Jack ,
Vic
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
Ah, shit! Sounds like I'll need to write in an "indentured servant clause" to the sponsorship program.
See how easy it is to get a sponsor?! :smt003
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
Right on Thanks.
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
Pretty dang fair trade
SOLD
Thank you sir!
-Justin
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Ill sponsor Spiffyoneil,slappyjfinley and Ian. Im sure their behavior can't be any worse than mine. In return, I ask that you help me clean up and wash the dishes at the fishtacoshack on Saturday evening after the award ceremony/raffle.
Right on Thanks.
That worked out good huh?
See you on fish dish duty....lol
-Justin
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Registration is in the mail. :hello2:
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Glad you guys are getting a chance to compete. Tacoshack clean-up and breakdown will take less than an hour of your time. Thanks for helping out.
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Glad you guys are getting a chance to compete. Tacoshack clean-up and breakdown will take less than an hour of your time. Thanks for helping out.
not sure i`ll even fish, just been on my list to go ,anyway thanks Jack...now to work on sharing a site : Done Thanks :smt002
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I'd like to thank Sonny for sponsoring me again.
Also thanks to Eric and my buddy Tim as well.
I was almost ready to ask Eric if I could be an involuntary unofficial lol participant just so I could participate in the potluck at least. My registration to my first GS is in the mail!
Very excited!
:smt001
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I'd like to thank Sonny for sponsoring me again.
Also thanks to Eric and my buddy Tim as well.
I was almost ready to ask Eric if I could be an involuntary participant just so I could participate in the potluck at least. My registration to my first GS is in the mail!
Very excited!
:smt001
-Tommy
I really appreciate your enthusiasm, Tommy. :smt001
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Trophy Troughs coming along nicely.
The "Functional Forty" and possibly two in the mid 40's.
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Trophy Troughs coming along nicely.
The "Functional Forty" and possibly two in the mid 40's.
That my friend, is a functional piece of Art. Love to have one ! :smt007
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Good lookin stuff! Nice work
-Justin
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Eric,
Mailed my Registration today! Can't wait!
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Unfortunately I'm going to missed the GSXIII, I've turned in my vacation and just got informed we have clients that need support for their upcoming trial beginning April to mid June. All vacations are blacked out. :smt010
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Folks - The roster is building...
If you sent in registration, be sure you receive a welcome email from me with a review of your order.
Salmon season will be open!! :smt007
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Ripped and sanded the first big Trophy Trough for the event - the Fat 45 has some character! Sometimes it's not so bad to NOT be clear oldgrowth.
Sprayed, acid-dipped and shellacked the tens for AOTD, Killer Catch and other prizes.
The Functional Forty is almost done... and it's spoken for! :smt004
Last pic: half a dozen Dollar Store noodles in Food Saver plastic. Flotation in your hull isn't required, but it's highly recommended.
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Looks like I may make it to GS this year. Looking forward to it. Thanks eric
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Unfortunately I'm going to missed the GSXIII, I've turned in my vacation and just got informed we have clients that need support for their upcoming trial beginning April to mid June. All vacations are blacked out. :smt010
Damn, Darius - we'll miss you, buddy!
Looks like I may make it to GS this year. Looking forward to it. Thanks eric
Right on, Ricci - looking forward to seeing you, man. :smt001
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38 pound Shelter Cove Special. September 11, 2006.
Just daydreaming about the upcoming season. :smt004
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Wow!
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As always i am super excited ... i just got my registration printed out and will be sending it in soon. :smt006
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My registration is in the mail and I am already getting giddy.
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Looks like I may make it to GS this year. Looking forward to it. Thanks eric
Um... Pretty sure I have you on the schedule to work that weekend. SO I CAN PLAY :smt006
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Check and registration are in the mail. Thanks again for putting this together Eric. I know how much work and time that you and the family puts in on organizing it. Once again big Mahalo to you and the Ohana. Looking forward to seeing you and the family.
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Can't wait! Who is staying at Marios? got my boys so decided to get the room. Hopefully Shuland!
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Can't wait! Who is staying at Marios? got my boys so decided to get the room. Hopefully Shuland!
Shuland gave up on Mario's.
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Kia ora NCKAer's!
I am back from NZ and slowly getting back in the groove to get the info out on the Gyotaku Extravaganza!
I will need volunteers to help make it a successful event and several of you have already reached out to me even before I have put the word out - gotta love NCKA!!!
Info will be in a separate thread next week - keep an eye out!
Brandi
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Can't wait! Who is staying at Marios? got my boys so decided to get the room. Hopefully Shuland!
Shuland gave up on Mario's.
Oh maybe that is why it was easy to get a room! :smt005 oh well at least my kids will sleep easier! :smt005
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Kia ora NCKAer's!
I am back from NZ and slowly getting back in the groove to get the info out on the Gyotaku Extravaganza!
I will need volunteers to help make it a successful event and several of you have already reached out to me even before I have put the word out - gotta love NCKA!!!
Info will be in a separate thread next week - keep an eye out!
Brandi
Like the Avatar. See ya there ! Hope " Old Fart" brings the Brady, Brandi . :smt006
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Kia ora NCKAer's!
I am back from NZ and slowly getting back in the groove to get the info out on the Gyotaku Extravaganza!
I will need volunteers to help make it a successful event and several of you have already reached out to me even before I have put the word out - gotta love NCKA!!!
Info will be in a separate thread next week - keep an eye out!
Brandi
Like the Avatar. See ya there ! Hope " Old Fart" brings the Brady, Brandi . :smt006
Yup
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Man its taking to long to get to may!!!
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Will be there with the family. Sending in my registration today. Always stoked for the cove and the tournament.
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For the 2nd year in a row I won't be able to make it... :smt010
My parents will be visiting from New Orleans that weekend and I need to spend time with them and my girls doing stuff around here for the short amount of time they will be out...
I know you will all have a great time fishing and celebrating the awesomeness that is GS, and I look forward to the pics and stories.
:smt008
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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For the 2nd year in a row I won't be able to make it... :smt010
My parents will be visiting from New Orleans that weekend and I need to spend time with them and my girls doing stuff around here for the short amount of time they will be out...
I know you will all have a great time fishing and celebrating the awesomeness that is GS, and I look forward to the pics and stories.
:smt008
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
Jim,
Thanks for continuing to be an awesome role model. Way to prioritize family time over an amazing event with awesome a-Holes. The Kajis will miss you, you’ll have to meet the little one at a later date
Aloha,
Isao
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Was looking forward to going home, but this Year my time off was denied a month ago,and sadly it looks like I'm not going to be able to attend.
Like Eric and the other local members I have enjoyed the beauty of the Cove. It was the roots to the ocean for me 40 years ago.
Thank you Eric for all you do for the community and the sport. You have made it possible for so many to experience the good life of the Cove.
-4est
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Looks like crab season will close early; April 15th, 3 months before the season normally ends.
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Looks like crab season will close early; April 15th, 3 months before the season normally ends.
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I believe that is commercial only.
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Damn, Jim and Forrest - we’ll miss you guys.
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Looks like crab season will close early; April 15th, 3 months before the season normally ends.
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I believe that is commercial only.
I hope so!
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Ahhh, the cove. Conditions may vary
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So after 8 years at the junior college and 2 years at SSU, I just found out that my eldest daughter is graduating from Sonoma state with a bachelors degree in mathematics. Her graduation ceremony is May 18th as will be the after-party at my house. The bad news: This means I won't be able to attend Gimme shelter this year. The good news: She was a offered 6 year full-ride into the phd math program at university of Colorado in Denver. The tragedy: She and her boyfriend are going to give up their positions at the Russian river brewery and move to Colorado. I still would like to get the hat I ordered somehow and donate my registration fee to the Shelter cove preservation fund.
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So after 8 years at the junior college and 2 years at SSU, I just found out that my eldest daughter is graduating from Sonoma state with a bachelors degree in mathematics. Her graduation ceremony is May 18th as will be the after-party at my house. The bad news: This means I won't be able to attend Gimme shelter this year. The good news: She was a offered 6 year full-ride into the phd math program at university of Colorado in Denver. The tragedy: She and her boyfriend are going to give up their positions at the Russian river brewery and move to Colorado. I still would like to get the hat I ordered somehow and donate my registration fee to the Shelter cove preservation fund.
That is AWESOME! I hope you told her that it was likely part of the 6 year ride was due to the magic of shelter cove :smt003
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Wow, congrats to your daughter for earning a spot in the PhD math program, stellar!
Sorry you won’t be attending GS.
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So after 8 years at the junior college and 2 years at SSU, I just found out that my eldest daughter is graduating from Sonoma state with a bachelors degree in mathematics. Her graduation ceremony is May 18th as will be the after-party at my house. The bad news: This means I won't be able to attend Gimme shelter this year. The good news: She was a offered 6 year full-ride into the phd math program at university of Colorado in Denver. The tragedy: She and her boyfriend are going to give up their positions at the Russian river brewery and move to Colorado. I still would like to get the hat I ordered somehow and donate my registration fee to the Shelter cove preservation fund.
Awesome family stuff, Jack. I'm sorry you won't make it to GS.
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wheres the countdown?
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You gotta be one proud dad. Congrats, to both of you.You both took the right path in life.
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So after 8 years at the junior college and 2 years at SSU, I just found out that my eldest daughter is graduating from Sonoma state with a bachelors degree in mathematics. Her graduation ceremony is May 18th as will be the after-party at my house. The bad news: This means I won't be able to attend Gimme shelter this year. The good news: She was a offered 6 year full-ride into the phd math program at university of Colorado in Denver. The tragedy: She and her boyfriend are going to give up their positions at the Russian river brewery and move to Colorado. I still would like to get the hat I ordered somehow and donate my registration fee to the Shelter cove preservation fund.
CONGRATS! Sorry you won’t make it to GS...
Was hoping to catch up with you at FNC here at Berryessa but missed ya.
Sin Coast and Tiny thank you for the Sponsor replacement...
still offering “dish duty” for you guys or some IPA to get outta dishes LoL.
Kayakjack hope to catch up with you soon
Tight lines
-justin
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
YESSSSS!!!! Am and I would be honored to team up and chase pac butt with you. I promise she wont be as sea sick this time :smt003
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
Hey, Scott. Great to hear that you're coming.
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
YESSSSS!!!! Am and I would be honored to team up and chase pac butt with you. I promise she wont be as sea sick this time :smt003
Thanks Isao, let's do it!!! Scott
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
Blast from the past! Glad you're coming, old friend. :smt001
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
Need to get Etiene back up here and get Dawn Patrol going again! Glad you are coming back.
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
Need to get Etiene back up here and get Dawn Patrol going again! Glad you are coming back.
Thanks Jimbo. Your boys are probably in High School now. Look forward to catching up. Scott
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I'll be signing up again this year, this will be my 7th GS. That's good luck right?
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After weeks of corresponding and feeling all run-around over trying to make a t-shirt out of a photo (my avatar here), I finally had a breakthrough when I hooked up with an old friend who knows his way around Illustrator and Photoshop. We worked together for a bit at his studio, then he worked more last night, and today we finalized what will be the art for GS13! I'm so relieved to get it done - what a challenge!
All of the tournament shirts over the years have had the common themes of the "yakker image" silhouette and basic one color print. This year I wanted to put a little more in to it, and I'm happy with how the final product turned out.
The picture below was the closest I could find to the original picture from 2007 where I captured a shot of my guest, Art, a mile off the Cape in October. The ocean's surface, the mist and the hillside contrasted with the kayak and Art's "I just hooked a nice ling" body position combined for a memorable image, but "digitizing" or "vectorizing" the image couldn't yield good results unless an expert worked on the color separations. Now I know...
Registration closes in a few weeks, so please put a stamp on it! :smt001
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Very cool logo, Eric!!!
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Looks wonderful!
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Thanks for working that through, it looks good! Also, thanks for continuing to produce this great event.
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Going to look great on the extra long sleeve I am going to order. :smt004
Alex
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Gorgeous artwork, E!
The fam and I are still trying to work GS into our schedule.
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After weeks of corresponding and feeling all run-around over trying to make a t-shirt out of a photo (my avatar here), I finally had a breakthrough when I hooked up with an old friend who knows his way around Illustrator and Photoshop. We worked together for a bit at his studio, then he worked more last night, and today we finalized what will be the art for GS13! I'm so relieved to get it done - what a challenge!
All of the tournament shirts over the years have had the common themes of the "yakker image" silhouette and basic one color print. This year I wanted to put a little more in to it, and I'm happy with how the final product turned out.
The picture below was the closest I could find to the original picture from 2007 where I captured a shot of my guest, Art, a mile off the Cape in October. The ocean's surface, the mist and the hillside contrasted with the kayak and Art's "I just hooked a nice ling" body position combined for a memorable image, but "digitizing" or "vectorizing" the image couldn't yield good results unless an expert worked on the color separations. Now I know...
Registration closes in a few weeks, so please put a stamp on it! :smt001
Love the graphic and color! :smt007
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Great logo, really like the colors colors, nice job Eric. Looking forward to wearing the shirt.
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Score at Mantanaska's secret crabbing spot during GS7 ...approx 40 lbs of sea stars on every pull :smt044 :smt044
Second pic is after I relocated and found my own spot :smt003
Third pic is of Baja Ninja age 7
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Score at Mantanaska's secret crabbing spot during GS7 ...approx 40 lbs of sea stars on every pull :smt044 :smt044
:smt001
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I can't figure out what the rock shaped thing on your lap is in the silhouette.
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Slimee Gelter!
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I can't figure out what the rock shaped thing on your lap is in the silhouette.
It's not my lap. It's my friend Art out at the Cape with me in October of 2007. It's probably some of his gear.
I just like to stay consistent with my image that's been on the gear for eleven years.
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I can't figure out what the rock shaped thing on your lap is in the silhouette.
It's not my lap. It's my friend Art out at the Cape with me in October of 2007. It's probably some of his gear.
I just like to stay consistent with my image that's been on the gear for eleven years.
Not to mention it's a classic photo.
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Well after 7 straight years of attending this absolutely amazing place we unfortunately cannot make it to the cove this year for GS.My dad and I joined forces this year and now have a Construction company together, unfortunately work calls and we are slammed busy. Hope to make it up sometime this year. Good luck to everyone and Hopefully the weather cooperates as well.
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Well after 7 straight years of attending this absolutely amazing place we unfortunately cannot make it to the cove this year for GS.My dad and I joined forces this year and now have a Construction company together, unfortunately work calls and we are slammed busy. Hope to make it up sometime this year. Good luck to everyone and Hopefully the weather cooperates as well.
Sorry you guys can't make it, Tommy. Get in touch if you'll be up this summer. :smt001
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Hey Eric, saw the roster on post 1 and glad to see my check arrived. Sorry I was so slow in sending it though.
Cheers!
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The Barnbacks and a story from my community.
I went looking for a piece of wood to use for the end pieces on the two big fish troughs I'm building for this year's Gimme Shelter 13th Annual Kayafishing Tournament. The troughs have always been redwood, so that's what I hoped to find at the local lumber yard. I've bought wood from other local lumber yards for past trough projects - a full 2 inch by 8 to 10 inch clear redwood board has become something that's increasingly hard to find, and if you do find it, it's likely to be pricey. No problem, I gladly pay what I have to.
I walked in to Valley Lumber in Ferndale, and within 30 seconds I was talking to the long time owner of the business, Troy Land. I told Troy about my project and that I was just looking for a board that's an inch thick and at least 8.875" wide. He listened to my description of my needs, and he knew right away that he didn't have any redwood that fit the specs. He then took me out to his yard and led me right to a stack of cedar boards at the bottom of a basic shed that housed many other stacks of lumber of varying sizes and species. Partially pulling out like a 12' board, Troy said the cedar was the closest thing he had available. I told him I only needed a foot of it and asked how much he'd charge. No charge, he said.
Troy pulled the board the rest of the way out and flopped it up onto a nearby cutting area, and as he routinely donned his ear and eye protection and turned the big saw on he said, "might as well just cut 2 feet so you get what you need."
With the saw turned off and safety gear hung back in place Troy went on to ask me about the finished thickness of the board - it was a bit wavy, like it was a bit of a misfit board in its day! I told him that I was shooting for an inch to 5/4 thickness, so he fired up his planer - another fixture in this well used and historic shop that looks like it's seen many generations of cutters - and he ran it through until my board was ready for my final trimming, some sanding, finish and attachment to the troughs.
As I left the shop I wore a wide and deep smile. I don't relish getting something for free - everything has value, and I always want to compensate for what I receive. This was different and very special. This was an instance where a community member came looking for possibilities, and another community member, after quickly hearing the need, realized that a very minor bit of his resources and time given could fulfill that need. There was no haggle. There was no second thought at all. This was the gift of community.
Soon I will take the completed Barnbacks in to Valley Lumber to thank Troy again in person.
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Great story and community effort!
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Enjoyed reading your story, it used to be like that when I was younger. Now days everything has a price on it. I was even told by a friend that runs a small store that" nothing is free". Took my wife to Ferndale once loved that town, people were great.
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Thanks for sharing the story Eric. Mailed out the GS13 registration today.
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Cool story! Humboldt area is pretty tight knitted and has some real cool old timers! Thanks for sharing yours and others efforts and WAY TO GO VALLEY LUMBER!!! Maybe etch their name in the back of one of the boards as big thanks? Idk...
-justin
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Great story Eric !!! Troy and Skip are two of the best people you will ever meet. He knows most everyone in Ferndale and treats everyone as if they are family. That lumberyard has a lot of history, and used to love watching them change over the belts to run each piece of equipment. They are truly the kind of people that will change how you look at life. It's like stepping back in time when people cared about each other. Glad you got to meet them !!!
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10 more days to register. Hopefully this weekend we'll get a preview of what salmon season should produce.
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Score at Mantanaska's secret crabbing spot during GS7 ...approx 40 lbs of sea stars on every pull :smt044 :smt044
Second pic is after I relocated and found my own spot :smt003
Third pic is of Baja Ninja age 7
Second pic self destructed?
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Score at Mantanaska's secret crabbing spot during GS7 ...approx 40 lbs of sea stars on every pull :smt044 :smt044
Second pic is after I relocated and found my own spot :smt003
Third pic is of Baja Ninja age 7
Second pic self destructed?
No the first pic did :smt001
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I'm still not on the list .....
I sure hope I can make this one!
Just thinking of that long drive and getting time off of work and .........
Who am I kidding ...
I'm here waiting for the pot luck already ....
Can I launch yet ......
How bout now?
Now?
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You’re killing us, EK! Go scouting and surveying and report back or something. :smt002
How many noodles did you stuff in your boat? Did you gang wrap ( go ahead, folks!) or just loose fill? :smt003
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Lol why is this stuff so hard for me... must register!!
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Just looked at the list and saw Dan, Tim and O-nio aren’t reg’d yet. Why not?
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You’re killing us, EK! Go scouting and surveying and report back or something. :smt002
How many noodles did you stuff in your boat? Did you gang wrap ( go ahead, folks!) or just loose fill? :smt003
20 noodles nicely vacuum packed and put to rest in the Revo hull.
Stocked up on Krippled Anchovies
Rebuilt the Mirage Drive
Tied a butt load of leaders
Poured a bunch of weights
ReSpooled and lubes the reels
Then got the news .....
Verna has to leave town for a memorial service on the 13th. (Salmon Opener)
I will be land locked till Monday or Tuesday playing Inn Keeper
Good news is ...... All of you have a head start and a fighting chance!
;0)
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You’re killing us, EK! Go scouting and surveying and report back or something. :smt002
How many noodles did you stuff in your boat? Did you gang wrap ( go ahead, folks!) or just loose fill? :smt003
20 noodles nicely vacuum packed and put to rest in the Revo hull.
Stocked up on Krippled Anchovies
Rebuilt the Mirage Drive
Tied a butt load of leaders
Poured a bunch of weights
ReSpooled and lubes the reels
Then got the news .....
Verna has to leave town for a memorial service on the 13th. (Salmon Opener)
I will be land locked till Monday or Tuesday playing Inn Keeper
Good news is ...... All of you have a head start and a fighting chance!
;0)
Would like to see how you vacuum seal the noodles ..
Secret to success ...... pleated vacuumed bags .... 5 noodles per bag. Fits nice and snug in each side of the hull.
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You’re killing us, EK! Go scouting and surveying and report back or something. :smt002
How many noodles did you stuff in your boat? Did you gang wrap ( go ahead, folks!) or just loose fill? :smt003
20 noodles nicely vacuum packed and put to rest in the Revo hull.
Stocked up on Krippled Anchovies
Rebuilt the Mirage Drive
Tied a butt load of leaders
Poured a bunch of weights
ReSpooled and lubes the reels
Then got the news .....
Verna has to leave town for a memorial service on the 13th. (Salmon Opener)
I will be land locked till Monday or Tuesday playing Inn Keeper
Good news is ...... All of you have a head start and a fighting chance!
;0)
You forgot "Charge SS" :smt001
Just dropped off my registration in the mail box today. :groupwave :groupwave :groupwave :groupwave :groupwave :groupwave
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Eric,
I'll be there Thursday to Sunday. Fishing Trinidad and HBO on my way home. I have some experimental pac butt and salmon lures I have been working on as well as a new harpoon design. Harpoons are legal, right? :smt007 Looking forward to catching up with some old friends. Pot is legal too, right? :smt044 So many changes since I left Cali. LOL If anyone wants another team-mate, let me know. I promise I won't fall in and need to be rescued.
Scott
YESSSSS!!!! Am and I would be honored to team up and chase pac butt with you. I promise she wont be as sea sick this time :smt003
Thanks Isao, let's do it!!! Scott
It is absolutely GREAT to hear from you! Its been a while!
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This is amazing ….
2+ days without a single post & only 30ish days before one of the top events of the year.
No excuses, you have had plenty of time
6 Days left to register … Get on it!
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This is amazing ….
2+ days without a single post & only 30ish days before one of the top events of the year.
No excuses, you have had plenty of time
6 Days left to register … Get on it!
Thanks, Eric.
It's looking like a really good year is shaping up for GS. :smt001
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I didn't know this was a family event... thought it was just "the guys" and a few wives tag along.
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I didn't know this was a family event... thought it was just "the guys" and a few wives tag along.
Eighth annual Gyotaku printing where kids print for free. Lots of family gatherings for potluck, beach outings, sightseeing...etc. This is absolutely a family event. I hope you can make it. :smt001
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I didn't know this was a family event... thought it was just "the guys" and a few wives tag along.
Eighth annual Gyotaku printing where kids print for free. Lots of family gatherings for potluck, beach outings, sightseeing...etc. This is absolutely a family event. I hope you can make it. :smt001
The kids take along Mom and Dad so they can vent off and get crazy every now and then.
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First time I’ve uploaded a photo from my phone. :smt001
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I rotated the picture for you :smt001
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Not official yet but it looks like there will be no prefishing for salmon. Salmon closed May 1-May 17 reopening May 18.
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Not official yet but it looks like there will be no prefishing for salmon. Salmon closed May 1-May 17 reopening May 18.
Well..... there is still halibut and rockfish until the 18th. Plans are to get there early in the week. :smt001
Alex
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We should also likely increase back to 2 lingcod but that change might not be effective until June 1. Meetings end tomorrow, then we wait on CDFW.
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We should also likely increase back to 2 lingcod but that change might not be effective until June 1. Meetings end tomorrow, then we wait on CDFW.
Thanks for the info Crash.
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Not official yet but it looks like there will be no prefishing for salmon. Salmon closed May 1-May 17 reopening May 18.
It’s now official.
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Not official yet but it looks like there will be no prefishing for salmon. Salmon closed May 1-May 17 reopening May 18.
It’s now official.
Planning to be there Wed-Sun, was hoping to chase chrome the whole time! Dreams shattered! :smt010
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Was DFW not told that we needed to pre-fish salmon that week ? :smt005 :smt005
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Not official yet but it looks like there will be no prefishing for salmon. Salmon closed May 1-May 17 reopening May 18.
It’s now official.
Here's the really good news: the fish will have a 2.5 week break from the end of April until tourney day.
This could be an epic bite in the making.
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I like your "glass is half full" view point :smt001
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I'll be pre fishing til the 1st. Going again thursday.
:smt002 :smt044 :smt044
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Thursday clinic - meet at 6AM at launch, go over reef map, forecast, safety gear, tackle and bait; launch by 7, done by noon. $50.
I have 3 spots open - no gate crashers! :smt001
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Thursday clinic - meet at 6AM at launch, go over reef map, forecast, safety gear, tackle and bait; launch by 7, done by noon. $50.
I have 3 spots open - no gate crashers! :smt001
Does Ken/traildad get a spot? I think he was wanting to go but it was full at the time.
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Thursday clinic - meet at 6AM at launch, go over reef map, forecast, safety gear, tackle and bait; launch by 7, done by noon. $50.
I have 3 spots open - no gate crashers! :smt001
Does Ken/traildad get a spot? I think he was wanting to go but it was full at the time.
I was looking for a Friday spot, I thought. Isn’t that when you’re going Jerry?
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Thursday clinic - meet at 6AM at launch, go over reef map, forecast, safety gear, tackle and bait; launch by 7, done by noon. $50.
I have 3 spots open - no gate crashers! :smt001
Does Ken/traildad get a spot? I think he was wanting to go but it was full at the time.
I was looking for a Friday spot, I thought. Isn’t that when you’re going Jerry?
Oh crap! I didn't even realize. Retired you know...
I’m driving up Thursday, no way to fish the AM.
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You have been warned
You have had plenty of time
You have absolutely NO excuses
As for this post you have 39 hours and 30 minutes to get your slacking A$$ Registered
Otherwise you will miss part of history
And what some may say is one of the best events on the west coast
Get your paper work in
See ya there,
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You have been warned
You have had plenty of time
You have absolutely NO excuses
As for this post you have 39 hours and 30 minutes to get your slacking A$$ Registered
Otherwise you will miss part of history
And what some may say is one of the best events on the west coast
Get your paper work in
See ya there,
;0)
Thanks for helping me with the word, E!
Don't miss out, folks - things are really shaping up at the Cove for a May 18th salmon re-opener that could be historic for sure!
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One spot left for Thursday clinic 6am to noon.
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:white :white
YES ! Just got approved for the entire week/weekend of the event. ( Its a long story )
See ya all there.
:fishing2 :beer3
Alex
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I am the great procrastinator! But, my registration is mailed as of 4/20! Had to pay an extra $17.00 to get it postmarked today. I deserve that.
Looking forward to recharging my spiritual (and kayak) batteries at the Cove.
NapaJustin
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I am the great procrastinator! But, my registration is mailed as of 4/20! Had to pay an extra $17.00 to get it postmarked today. I deserve that.
Looking forward to recharging my spiritual (and kayak) batteries at the Cove.
NapaJustin
Glad you're coming, Justin!
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I also put my registration in the mail at 6 am this morning. Hope it makes the cut off Eric. Sorry. Didnt get my vacation ok'd till late friday while i was working.
Alex
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I also put my registration in the mail at 6 am this morning. Hope it makes the cut off Eric. Sorry. Didnt get my vacation ok'd till late friday while i was working.
Alex
Anyone who gets it postmarked by today will be good to go - especially people who post here or otherwise contact me.
Glad you’re coming, Alex!
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Put my packet in the mail yesterday. Excited for my first gimme shelter!
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Put my packet in the mail yesterday. Excited for my first gimme shelter!
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Right on, Matt!
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A couple dozen more entries will trickle in by mid next week when I make my gear order, and my focus will switch to bulking up the raffle.
If anyone has a donation for the raffle it's highly appreciated. All proceeds will be donated to the Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc. - this is a newly formed non-profit group led by fishing interests in Shelter Cove such as charter boats, kayakers, commercials and sporties. The Humboldt Bay Harbor District is abandoning the Cove, so it's up to the locals to take over maintenance and operations of the tractor launch, the fish cleaning station, access and upkeep - including the road down the hill and where we park for launching and landing.
Please feel free to call me directly with any ideas for raffle items or other event issues. My number is right under the message body on each of my posts. Thanks! :smt001
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You should have gotten my packet!
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You should have gotten my packet!
You're in! :smt001
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I’m still trying to decide which song to sing on Karaoke night hahaha. Here’s one from last year! Starts slow but finishes strong :-) Thanks Darius for the video LOL
https://youtu.be/2uf681VJisQ
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Where's Chuck Barris when you need him :smt044
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Where's Chuck Barris when you need him :smt044
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Ah-oh, I sounds like CdM wants to sing!
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Where's Chuck Barris when you need him :smt044
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Ah-oh, I sounds like CdM wants to sing!
Gosh i sure hope so😎
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Cove was tough yesterday - fleet got 2 fish among about 10 powerboats and 4 kayaks.
A group is going again Sunday.
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Ran short on Cheerios, AK? :smt002
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Ran short on Cheerios, AK? :smt002
It was a FMW kind of day. :smt001
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:smt005 :smt005
I enjoy listening to karaoke from the locals. I did unfortunately miss Pat's performance last year. I actually like that older ladies rendition of I Did It My Way. :smt003
I have set aside time for the last 3 years to enjoy a little time listening to the regulars.
Alex
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Hola Amigos,got my registration in on time and am stoked to be seeing you all at Ericks epic event.Seems like a lifetime since I posted.I plan on being more active this year and share my successes and failings.looking forward to it.Thanks Eric.See you soon ,El Dorado.
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Shelter Cove early salmon season tidbits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD50rVdddME&t=194s
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Just wanted to tell everyone that I talked with Eric and he gave me approval to sell decals at GS. I will bring my decal cutter and can make pretty good size decals. All profits from sales will go the the Shelter Cove Preservation foundation. I'm going to try and work on a few ideas to have ready for the event.
So if you want your name on your kayak and want to support the cove bring some cash!
Here is a quick run on some vinyl I had on hand. The butt decal is 22" wide for accurate reference. Haha
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Just wanted to tell everyone that I talked with Eric and he gave me approval to sell decals at GS. I will bring my decal cutter and can make pretty good size decals. All profits from sales will go the the Shelter Cove Preservation foundation. I'm going to try and work on a few ideas to have ready for the event.
So if you want your name on your kayak and want to support the cove bring some cash!
Thanks for doing this Snipeworm.
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Any idea how much the nightly fee for camping will be this year?
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I’ve started packing for GS, and can’t wait to see you all there! Our house has a 60-70lb pig that we will be roasting for the potluck.
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Any idea how much the nightly fee for camping will be this year?
No
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Any idea how much the nightly fee for camping will be this year?
(https://i.imgur.com/vniwJUc.jpg)
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Any idea how much the nightly fee for camping will be this year?
(https://i.imgur.com/vniwJUc.jpg)
:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 see you in the showers tony
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Any idea how much the nightly fee for camping will be this year?
(https://i.imgur.com/vniwJUc.jpg)
:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 see you in the showers tony
I got that footage on the cloud
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It's still for sale -
California Commercial Advisors is pleased to present Shelter Cove RV Park and Campground For Sale.
This property is a wonderful opportunity for the savvy investor to acquire gorgeous, coastal California in-come real estate with tremendous long term value added opportunities. As California continues to burst with population and development growth, increasing numbers of people are seeking beauty and solitude such as Shelter Cove, one of a kind California coastal real estate.
Shelter Cove RV Park and Campground is permitted by the state of CA HCD for 49 RV spaces with drains, 55 RV spaces without drains and 1 Mobile Home, 105 permitted spaces total. The property occupies a 4.85 acre parcel. The RV park is serviced by public agency, Resort Improvement District (RID), utilities: water, sewer and electricity. The property was initially opened in the 1950s with the utility infrastructure and buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s and 2000s. Average Net Operating Income, 2015-2017 is $189,000 (adjusted to new property taxes).
The Property is offered for sale at $2,900,000.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/492-Machi-Rd-Shelter-Cove-CA/5488174/
Details:
https://images3.loopnet.com/d2/K_oiPU95uQr2BCDveljrKZNTUNsPeFV_bKV3k6JqmTk/document.pdf
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FYI,
Friday May 17th
Shelter Cove Campground will be hosting their first Karaoke night of the season
Also the local school (Whale Gulch School) will be providing food for sale
This is a great fun way to get out of cooking after the long drive and another way to help support the local community.
Hope to see you there
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Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
FYI,
Friday May 17th
Shelter Cove Campground will be hosting their first Karaoke night of the season
Also the local school (Whale Gulch School) will be providing food for sale
This is a great fun way to get out of cooking after the long drive and another way to help support the local community.
Hope to see you there
;0)
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For sure! I just found out we will be in site 42 Thursday night so come by! If any of you have an idea of what you want in the way of a custom decal let me know asap so I can start working on it and grabbing some images. Not sure on pricing just yet but I'm thinking 5-10 for smaller decals and 30-40 for 3 footers for the kayak name decals. Any ideas let me know, all profits go to the cove!
Just wanted to tell everyone that I talked with Eric and he gave me approval to sell decals at GS. I will bring my decal cutter and can make pretty good size decals. All profits from sales will go the the Shelter Cove Preservation foundation. I'm going to try and work on a few ideas to have ready for the event.
So if you want your name on your kayak and want to support the cove bring some cash!
Thanks for doing this Snipeworm.
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the shack will be back
Woot, Woot time to make a gallon of crema sauce, yum yum, thanks Jack...
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the shack will be back
Woot, Woot time to make a gallon of crema sauce, yum yum, thanks Jack...
I love your crema sauce and will eat as much as I can!
But the sad news is that Jack and his shack can't attend - his daughter is graduating from college that day.
I'll make fish tacos Sunday afternoon - please bring some crema! :smt001
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the shack will be back
Woot, Woot time to make a gallon of crema sauce, yum yum, thanks Jack...
But the sad news is that Jack and his shack can't attend - his daughter is graduating from college that day. :smt010
Happy for his daughter!!
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custom gaff on its way to the raffle.
have fun and be safe all!
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custom gaff on its way to the raffle.
have fun and be safe all!
I have been chasing that gaff in the raffle for years and at different events I believe. :smt005
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custom gaff on its way to the raffle.
have fun and be safe all!
I have been chasing that gaff in the raffle for years and at different events I believe. :smt005
+1 , Sean makes beautiful stuff!
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Hey all-
I am chaperoning a canoe trip on Friday for my daughters 8th grade trip. I won’t be able to get to the cove until after dark. As such I am not going to be able to bring oysters for after the safety meeting.
See you all next weekend!
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Hey all-
I am chaperoning a canoe trip on Friday for my daughters 8th grade trip. I won’t be able to get to the cove until after dark. As such I am not going to be able to bring oysters for after the safety meeting.
See you all next weekend!
:smt010 :smt010 :smt010
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Bring your rain gear it's been dry for a month and mother decided it's going to be a wet GS this year. Hopefully that's not the case, but we are overdue on the last rains before a dry summer.
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I don't trust the weather forecast that long ahead. We are due for a beautiful weekend weather this year!
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Hey all-
I am chaperoning a canoe trip on Friday for my daughters 8th grade trip. I won’t be able to get to the cove until after dark. As such I am not going to be able to bring oysters for after the safety meeting.
See you all next weekend!
Good on you man, family first :smt001 (will miss the oyster though :smt012 )
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Sorry Eric, not gonna make it this year. Wife is in Italy and I've got the dog. If I manage to snag a canceled RV site I'll bomb up there with the Sprinter and fish a couple hours during the tourney.
Regardless, I'd like to donate if you have a PayPal or Venmo. Love this tourney and all the work you put into it.
-Schills
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custom gaff on its way to the raffle.
have fun and be safe all!
Such an awesome addition to the GS raffle - Thanks so much, PISCEAN! :smt001
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Schills - I hope you can make it up - the raffle will be strong.
Rob - Thanks for the forecast. I agree with Sonny. :smt001
However the weather turns out, we're going to catch some really nice fish!
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Forecast: big net. :smt004
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Whoa!
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That above picture only proves how wrong the forecast can be!
Today was overcast and breezy most of the day
Felt like mid to upper 50's
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That site gives the temps for whitethorn. Up the hill and inland, not at the coast.
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the shack will be back
Woot, Woot time to make a gallon of crema sauce, yum yum, thanks Jack...
I love your crema sauce and will eat as much as I can!
But the sad news is that Jack and his shack can't attend - his daughter is graduating from college that day.
I'll make fish tacos Sunday afternoon - please bring some crema! :smt001
Good for Jack, bad for us... I will make a 1/2 gallon of crema sauce to bring Eric
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http://stormsurf.com/locals/mendo.shtml
The forecast is looking interesting to say the least! I think prospects are good for plenty of fishable water from Thursday to Monday, but we'll have some rain and potential big swell and south wind part of the time...
Woohoo!!!
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I have to scratch the itch! ... rain or shine I’ll will fish at GS13! See you guys there!
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Anyone doing a gear swap/sale up there?
I’ve got a bunch of 2 and 3# lead weights I’d like to get rid of if anyone is interested.
Aloha,
Isao
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Forecast can still change, but Wednesday and Thursday look the worst then the seas come back down. That south wind and 3ft south swell will make for fun rides back. At least the high tide is only 4.9ft at 12:19. The launch will have plenty of beach space with a -1.2ft tide at 5:58. Today and tomorrow look awesome😁
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
Dress for immersion! :smt005
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
The older I get the less I am inclined to go out on bad days. I’m keeping an eye on the conditions. Rain doesn’t bother me but south wind+south swell is not exciting.
Likely going to skip the prefishing if the forecast holds. Wednesday looks marginal and Thursday looks like trash.
Will be fun to watch the landings at the beach in any event.
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Regardless of the forecast, I'm still going. My first GS! Hopefully the weather is decent enough Saturday, and if not I'm always down to party!
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Safety first but. Party on land worst case :smt006
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Anyone doing a gear swap/sale up there?
I’ve got a bunch of 2 and 3# lead weights I’d like to get rid of if anyone is interested.
Aloha,
Isao
Last year, many said they wanted to do a gear swap at the Tides ….. NOBODY showed.
If you are looking to swap the lead for any freshwater gear, I have tons that I don't use.
Mostly new in box premium lures and such (I ran a tackle store for 30 years)
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
"I'm MELTING!!!"
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Hey, is anyone looking for or have available a room/bed for me? I'm not keen on dealing with wet camping gear....
-- Bradley
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
The older I get the less I am inclined to go out on bad days. I’m keeping an eye on the conditions. Rain doesn’t bother me but south wind+south swell is not exciting.
Likely going to skip the prefishing if the forecast holds. Wednesday looks marginal and Thursday looks like trash.
Will be fun to watch the landings at the beach in any event.
Weather window is not looking to good for pre-fishing and unfortunately it is a 7.5 hr ride for me. My grand plan was to be there Tuesday night. It's vacation time to include my father as well. Looks like I may end up fishing locally with my father here in the Monterey bay. :smt001
I look forward to this tournament every year Eric. :smt001 .
Still a few days to think about it. Hope to see you all there. If not... Hopefully I will be posting pics of halibut or salmon myself from the Monterey bay area. :smt004
Alex
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Friday is not looking too bad, that may be the only window this year. Saturday blows though... going out in 20 knot winds is just asking for trouble.
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
The older I get the less I am inclined to go out on bad days. I’m keeping an eye on the conditions. Rain doesn’t bother me but south wind+south swell is not exciting.
Likely going to skip the prefishing if the forecast holds. Wednesday looks marginal and Thursday looks like trash.
Will be fun to watch the landings at the beach in any event.
I look forward to this tournament every year Eric. :smt001 .
Correction, you look forward to the fishing, otherwise the forecast wouldn't deter you from showing up! :smt044 :smt044
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
The older I get the less I am inclined to go out on bad days. I’m keeping an eye on the conditions. Rain doesn’t bother me but south wind+south swell is not exciting.
Likely going to skip the prefishing if the forecast holds. Wednesday looks marginal and Thursday looks like trash.
Will be fun to watch the landings at the beach in any event.
Same here, I'll probably sit back and listen to the stories of the yard sales. :smt005
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Weather is looking great...this is normal weather for a GS weekend! :smt005
I remember the last rainy GS like 2 years ago?? Never seen the campgrounds so empty before. Some people even left in the middle of the night on a Thursday. :smt044 :smt044
The older I get the less I am inclined to go out on bad days. I’m keeping an eye on the conditions. Rain doesn’t bother me but south wind+south swell is not exciting.
Likely going to skip the prefishing if the forecast holds. Wednesday looks marginal and Thursday looks like trash.
Will be fun to watch the landings at the beach in any event.
I look forward to this tournament every year Eric. :smt001 .
Correction, you look forward to the fishing, otherwise the forecast wouldn't deter you from showing up! :smt044 :smt044
I do look forward to the fishing but have come to enjoy the area and seeing familiar faces more. I was really looking forward to getting there early, dropping some pots , chasing some pacific halis on my 15.5 aluminum and chilling with my Dad. I couldn't see my Dad being tossed up in some rough sea's as being enjoyable for him.. :smt005
Alex
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Whos camping where? With the weather looking less than ideal, it could be nice to know where some drinkin buddies are😜
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Saturday looks like there may be a good window ! :smt001
https://swell.willyweather.com/ca/humboldt-county/point-delgada.html
Alex
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At 11:00 the wind is 14mph. :smt006
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I'll be camping at seafabcustom's spot... I'm also bringing plenty of beer to make sure I've got something to do incase the weather gets worse :)
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Taking a nap sounds good
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Don't worry guys. I put in an order for a break of bad weather on Saturday :smt002
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Don't worry guys. I put in an order for a break of bad weather on Saturday :smt002
Can you extend that request to be Fri-Sun please! :smt044
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Hey, is anyone looking for or have available a room/bed for me? I'm not keen on dealing with wet camping gear....
-- Bradley
call Eric at the tides in at shelter cove a house was open ..might still be
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Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
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I'll wait to see what it looks like that morning. I've seen the forecast be totally bass ackwards before. I'll go out unless it's to dangerous, I've fished in the rain before. I ain't a skeert a no rain.
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Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
You will not end up on highway 1 at any point on your trip from Sacramento unless you intentionally go out of your way for some reason.
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I'll wait to see what it looks like that morning. I've seen the forecast be totally bass ackwards before. I'll go out unless it's to dangerous, I've fished in the rain before. I ain't a skeert a no rain.
ill getout there with ya gabe, just be sure to bring some beers for the bumpy ride back to the beach!!
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Saturday is a full moon, so we should have good light Friday night, early Saturday. With the window of opportunity at 3 am to 9 am is it legal to fish at night?
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Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
You will not end up on highway 1 at any point on your trip from Sacramento unless you intentionally go out of your way for some reason.
Yep, that's really taking the scenic route! :smt044
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Thursday looks to be a doozy, everybody! Strong wind and heavy rain will likely keep everyone off the water for most if not all of that day.
Friday on the other hand... it looks very good!
Saturday - I hope we can get OTW, but it looks iffy for offshore trolling. We may be just competing near the moorings and toward the Bell. I'll make a call that morning about any restrictions that I may need to impose on the fishing area.
Sunday into Monday looks pretty good.
We will figure a way to compete and we will execute the tourney activities in any case, so bring your rain gear and get ready to enjoy the challenge! :smt001
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Eric,
Thanks for maintaining that safety is a top priority. Stewarding a group this large of varying ability OTW is a huge undertaking. Thank you so much for putting on this event and making our yearly shelter cove run one of our favorite trips of the year.
Aloha,
The Kajis
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My only concern is the launch/landing conditions. I'm still on the mend.
I'll still bring the Eddy but sounds like I'll be a bystander.
Besides Crash invited me to stay at his site how sexy is that !?!?
lol I’m seriously considering leaving the kayak at home and just coming to hang out. Friday looks good, but I’ll be on Humboldt Bay that day.
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My only concern is the launch/landing conditions. I'm still on the mend.
I'll still bring the Eddy but sounds like I'll be a bystander.
Besides Crash invited me to stay at his site how sexy is that !?!?
lol I’m seriously considering leaving the kayak at home and just coming to hang out. Friday looks good, but I’ll be on Humboldt Bay that day.
Spiffy's pet name for you will be Smash this weekend :smt044
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My only concern is the launch/landing conditions. I'm still on the mend.
I'll still bring the Eddy but sounds like I'll be a bystander.
Besides Crash invited me to stay at his site how sexy is that !?!?
lol I’m seriously considering leaving the kayak at home and just coming to hang out. Friday looks good, but I’ll be on Humboldt Bay that day.
Spiffy's pet name for you will be Smash this weekend :smt044
Not this weekend. On the wagon with some health issues, drinking is not in the cards. Hopefully we can find a dry place to have a cigar or 3 tho.
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My only concern is the launch/landing conditions. I'm still on the mend.
I'll still bring the Eddy but sounds like I'll be a bystander.
Besides Crash invited me to stay at his site how sexy is that !?!?
lol I’m seriously considering leaving the kayak at home and just coming to hang out. Friday looks good, but I’ll be on Humboldt Bay that day.
Spiffy's pet name for you will be Smash this weekend :smt044
Not this weekend. On the wagon with some health issues, drinking is not in the cards. Hopefully we can find a dry place to have a cigar or 3 tho.
Contrary to popular myth , Spiffy is not a large volume drinker , I am however gifted with a well endowed gift of gab not uncommon to those of Irish ancestry . I foresee tall tales and stories of grand deeds accompanied by a little warmth from a few small nips of Irish whiskey ( not that Jamieson crap ) surrounded by those who themselves are no strangers to thrilling adventures Lir has placed them in upon the sea.
Clarification required...refer to the Urban Dictionary
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Kids and their newfangled slang.
GET OFF MY LAWN
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Scoreboards done - check
Scorecards done - check
Gear bagged - check
Hoodies labeled and hung - check
Raffle fattened - check
Kids' prizes in hand - check
Gotta gather my shit together, weatherize a ton of it for the drive in the rain, gather a few last minute items, and then I'm on the road!
Raffle preview (there's more, but this is off the top of my head):
- 3 seats on the Seahawk for Sunday, May 19th
- Oldgrowth redwood Trophy Trough (on GS)
- Piscean custom handmade gaff (thank you, Mr. Walker!)
- Inn Keeper custom handmade flying gaff (thank you, Eric Kaai! GS contributed materials)
- New Bending Branches paddle (on GS - thanks for discount, Pacific Outfitters)
- Kokatat gear - multiple pieces including PFD, paddle jacket, booties...+ (11th straight year of Kokatat donations!)
- Ling vs Greenling canvas print by Abking (on GS)
- Waterproof bag (on GS)
- B2Squid gift basket (B2 - long time sponsor and participant - thank you, Kelly and Lawana!)
- Custom seeker rod from Ariel Sea (thanks, Ariel and Seeker!)
- Custom reel from the Saufferers (thanks, Terry and Ron!)
- Huge salmon net (on GS - thanks to RMI in Eureka for discount)
- Two Cobra radios (on GS)
- Fish bag (on GS)
- Flares (on GS)
- Bubba Blade (on GS)
- Bubba pliers (on GS)
- Basic non-GPS Lowrance unit (thank you, Englund Marine)
- $100 in Pacific Outfitters gift cards (thanks, Aaron O.!)
- Bilge pump (on GS)
- Wilderness Systems kayak cart (Thank you, Rancid Rob!)
- and quite a bit more!
Let's see what we can do to max our charity donation to Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc.
Thanks, everybody! :smt001
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Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
Im going. Saftey first but saterday is posible. Quick.sesh before the wind. Hope weather gets beter but regardless of fish misty mountains and driving the highway one
You will not end up on highway 1 at any point on your trip from Sacramento unless you intentionally go out of your way for some reason.
true but u know what i mean it will be a goof drive away from.sacramento rain. Lol
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Random question can i buy a NCKA sticker at this event ????
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Random question can i buy a NCKA sticker at this event ????
One of the members is bringing a decal making machine - mostly for bigger stuff like your name on your yak kinda thing.
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I got to the Cove around 530 this afternoon. Steady rain while I unloaded my truck for over 2 hours - it was an epic load!
Tomorrow is destroyed! No one's getting on the water - it'll be ridiculous, and coming right into the launch.
Friday still looks potentially decent.
Saturday looks iffy... Believe me, I'll be giving much thought to alternative means of determining the AOTD if we can't launch and be safe.
Here are the half-full parts of the story: :smt001
- the raffle should have better odds!
- the Gyotaku will be solid, no matter what!
- Captain Jake says Sunday looks fishable to him - the trip is on at this point! He's planning to fish Friday.
If Friday is our day, I think people need to think about saving a few whole fish on ice for the Gyotaku. Thanks for considering it.
The Gyotaku, potluck and raffle will go on no matter what, and I'll be working with Jack to see if we can basically take over his pavillion and the patio all day Saturday with some pop-ups added.
Don't forget your rain gear, and prepare to have fun! :smt001
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I tried today and it was not pretty. Occasional larger swell crashing over my AI in 25' of water, well past the breakers. If you had to pick between a surfboard and a kayak you might want the surfboard.
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Random question can i buy a NCKA sticker at this event ????
One of the members is bringing a decal making machine - mostly for bigger stuff like your name on your yak kinda thing.
cool i will.check with tim thank you
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Crash suggests: Id encourage people keeping Friday fish for gyotaku to ikejime their fish to stave off rigor. As I recall fish in rigor don’t make as nice of a print.
See you all there!
Brandi
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Good luck all. Dress For COLD immersion. I should know.
I wear neoprene socks under my wet boots. I have neoprene gloves, as well as a neoprene hat that has ear flaps. Toasty ! :smt004
Alex
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Launch
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I'd call that "beyond sporty"
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Launch
Are those chickens on the beach? :smt044
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Make sure to time the set! :smt005
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Launch
that never stops you before Rob :smt003
To all heading there. Please be safe driving in this weather. I hope everyone have a great time! :beer3
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I was really looking forward to this. With all this rain and only a small chance of fishing, I think I'll skip the camping in rain. Maybe next year. Be safe everyone.
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Late notice but is anyone going to GS13 that is from the Fresno area? If you are anywhere close to Fresno, please Send me a pm ASAP. Thanks.
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This morning was destroyed - hurricane! The door almost blew off of my Chevy.
This afternoon it's better - caught 3 perch on 3 casts.
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This morning was destroyed - hurricane! The door almost blew off of my Chevy.
This afternoon it's better - caught 3 perch on 3 casts.
That first morning picture!! :smt007
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Hope you catch this window of decent swell and forecasted winds lay down. From the forecast, possibly even Friday.
Im sure its going to be bumpy though. :smt001
https://swell.willyweather.com/ca/humboldt-county/point-delgada.html
Look forward to the pics .
Alex
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To lazy to walk! Friday morning at the cove !
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Today was our window. Several dozen of NCKA's finest got out for fishing on amazingly reasonable seas after how yesterday looked. Somewhat predictably, the fish weren't biting well after the rough weather, but most of us got some bites and all had a good time in the sun and easy atmosphere of the Cove.
Tomorrow is forecast to be a return to hurricanish… The tourney has been adapted to it. We will make the most of a wet and windy adventure Saturday!
112 of 160 bags handed out - the community is here. Gimme Shelter is going strong. :smt001
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Good luck everyone! May the fish gods be generous and clear the skies for GS. :smt001 :smt001
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Be safe everyone👍
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Was on the fence and just this minute decided not to make the drive :smt009
Had family commitments but still thought I could swing it.
Big hugs to all my bros!!!! :smt007
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Making the best of it.
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Here’s more
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Damn looks like you guys are making the best of it! I’m dealing with a cold so I decided against camping in the rain. Have fun!
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Perch Derby II
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some windy and rainy conditions here in the Monterey Bay. What say yee storm troopers. look forward to the pics.
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Boom! Another awesome event in the books. We didn't get to fish from yaks today, but about 10% of the field tried for perch, and we had a ball doing Gyotaku, potluck and raffle in the campground pavilion until dusk.
The generosity of the community and the ability of the people to deal with adverse conditions and still be totally conscientious and positive never ceases to amaze me. Through a robust raffle, we raised $4692 for Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc.!
Angler of the day with a 14.375" striped perch - Rob Bray / Matanaska. He gets a seat on the Seahawk for tomorrow, plus a guest seat, and he took home an oldgrowth redwood Trophy Trough, a 10" trophy abalone shell and a few other goodies.
2nd place was Brian Takagi / Ooter1. He gets a seat on the Seahawk for tomorrow too.
A 10" trophy ab shell for Killer Catch went to 7 year old veteran Cove fisherman (!), Zac Kelly, who scored a lingcod while offshore on a tandem with his dad.
Community recognition abs went to Kiet Pham for helping out a capsized brother and to Bradley Potts for helping to free a baby seal that was tangled in netting offshore.
Volunteer appreciation abs went to Scott Harrison and Christine Davies for their veteran Gyotaku experience and assisting so many of the participants in what has become such an awesome part of the event.
Another 10" trophy ab went to Dylan Taube for his generosity in raffles and everything else he touches, and a final 10"er went to Tim Butolph / Snipeworm for his impressive effort during the entire potluck and raffle where he and a few key volunteers made $500 worth of custom stickers - all proceeds above his material costs were donated to the SCFPI.
8 kids printed Gyotaku shirts and showed them off at the raffle/potluck, and every kid got a brand new fishing pole as a prize.
Adam Koons and his crew brought in a whole cooked pig! The potluck was outstanding, per NCKA tradition.
I'm so honored to be in a position to facilitate this event and to work with such a wonderful group of people.
I'm toast, and it feels great. Much Love from the Cove. :smt001
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Today’s conditions
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GS is a magical event. It takes a person with a lot of heart and spirit to put something like this together. Much love Eric. You da man. Keep it going!! Love these events that bring us all together. Congratulations!
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LEMONADE!!!!
~Bushy
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Great bunch of people! Adverse conditions made it quite an adventure. Didn't bring the kayaks this year but came over to help with the Gyotaku and had a great time. Love the looks on the peoples faces when they pulled their paper or shirts off the fish! "Wow, that turned out neat!". Great to see old friends and make some new ones. Here's a link to My photos from Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/scott.harrison.39/media_set?set=a.10219242580601494&type=3
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Absolutely had a blast at my first GS. Pleasure meeting everyone and talking smack while the weather sucked. Stay safe y’all.
-Kristof
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Can’t fish so off to Black Sands Beach
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We will rebuild
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My GS (lucky) 13 recap:
Busted battery terminal
Busted alternator
Cracked windshield (Won’s)
Our camp canopies destroyed by Hurricane Shelter
Rebuilding camp during heavy rain and wind gust
Fishing was slow, but picked up later on. Took home some fish
Won some raffle prizes
Great food
Great crowd
Great friends
Would I do it all over again? HECK YEAH!!!!! :headbang:
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Thanks for yet another great GS! The weather didn’t cooperate, but our crew still had a great time.
Thanks Stockwell family, Brandi and everyone else who helped
make GS great!
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Thanks Adam - thanks to everybody!
Brutal, Dan and Herb! Way to stick it out and have fun despite the storminess. You guys rock and always have awesome attitudes.
Today the sun was out almost all day - a few people made it outside to fish, but I think it was very slow. Big swell, volatile winds... We'll see what tomorrow brings.
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Finally got to do some fishing today.🎣🙂 Caught some nice size perches off the jetty! Thank you Tim for the shrimp! Less than 20 minutes on the jetty and you got a story to tell!
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Quan stuck it out for hours today! Diehard perch fishing and a beautiful day at the ramp. :smt001
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Quan stuck it out for hours today! Diehard perch fishing and a beautiful day at the ramp. :smt001
She sure did! It started to rain, we all bailed, Quan fished on, undeterred, WTG!
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I only captured a few images and stoked you, HoJoMan and Eric took photos. Here is the link to my images. I will repost this info to the Gyotaku thread. https://www.facebook.com/brandi.easter/media_set?set=a.10218013633506964&type=3
Thanks again for making the journey to help out with the Gyotaku Extravaganza! MUCH appreciated!!
Great bunch of people! Adverse conditions made it quite an adventure. Didn't bring the kayaks this year but came over to help with the Gyotaku and had a great time. Love the looks on the peoples faces when they pulled their paper or shirts off the fish! "Wow, that turned out neat!". Great to see old friends and make some new ones. Here's a link to My photos from Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/scott.harrison.39/media_set?set=a.10219242580601494&type=3
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That looks awesome! I can't wait to go next year. no matter the weather!
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People made it out on the water today. No salmon love for me only some ling cods and a greenling.
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So thankful for some time on the water after how bad it's been, but it was still bad today. Glad it was at least fishable, but I don't want people to think they missed out on a "good day" weather- or bite-wise.
It's still rough out there, and the salmon aren't biting - only the powerboats got some today, but only slivers and shakers.
Several yaks tried for salmon, and plenty of rockfish and lingcod were caught - bite still not great though.
I spent some hours trying for chrome, got a consolation prize. :smt001
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Made to the tournament but was not able to make it on the water. Still had a great time at Shelter Cove. See all of you again next year. Thanks Eric for all of the hard work you put into this event.
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So thankful for some time on the water after how bad it's been, but it was still bad today. Glad it was at least fishable, but I don't want people to think they missed out on a "good day" weather- or bite-wise.
It's still rough out there, and the salmon aren't biting - only the powerboats got some today, but only slivers and shakers.
Several yaks tried for salmon, and plenty of rockfish and lingcod were caught - bite still not great though.
I spent some hours trying for chrome, got a consolation prize. :smt001
Good stuff! Love the pic and what you do. :smt006
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Had a great time! Thanks everyone! I think those that have these have earned them... It was no joke out there!
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Had a great time! Thanks everyone! I think those that have these have earned them... It was no joke out there!
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Finally got to do some fishing today.🎣🙂 Caught some nice size perches off the jetty! Thank you Tim for the shrimp! Less than 20 minutes on the jetty and you got a story to tell!
Thanks Quan for the assistant landing of that pair of perch after my rod broke and the weight got stuck in the rocks, Hope they taste as great as it was to catch them :smt001. Glad to see the gifted shrimp worked out for you and Joe. We just happened to hit the hot bite. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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A couple of pics to share. We had such a great time despite the weather. Thank you Stockwell's and Brandi and all the other volunteers. Thank you to all that donated raffle prizes for the fundraiser for Shelter Cove.
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We will rebuild
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Rebuild we did! Herb, Dan and I got drenched repairing this, but we got it done!! Herb's duct tape and rope saved the day. Also, thanks to Joe for letting us salvage/steal his broken canopy! No thanks to Ariel for pointing us in the wrong direction! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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What a hearty group. I couldn't hack sleeping thru that nowadays
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Wow, Howard - great job - as always. I'm so stoked to see some scenes that I didn't get to see in person.
We made the most of our time at GS13, and I feel sorry for anyone who didn't come! See you next year I hope. :smt001
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You inspired me to dig a few more out. :smt001
I'm still in GS Recovery. :smt006
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Howard - your ability to capture people in a natural moment is awesome. Loving these photos so much. :smt001
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Damn! This is like watching a movie. :smt003
Nice photo dump, Howard. Sorry to interrupt your work with a "Warning - while you were..." here and there. :smt001
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***wHEW!!*** :smt006