Shelter Cove - 8/26/23

Al came back for his third Cove trip with me, and he brought Frank along for his first offshore run.  With just a few days left in this unexpectedly curtailed season, we were fortunate to get a great forecast.  The early morning ramp was more crowded than usual due to the impending shutdown, and it was cool to see friends and past clients heading out for what would be a really nice day on the water. 

My guys had plenty of action, and Frank did great for his first time kayak fishing more than a mile offshore.  Most everyone was getting off the water when we did, around 3PM, and it was all smiles with quality catches being shared and happy tales of smooth, clear water and peaceful whale encounters.  As I set up the traditional Stringer Display Photo, I heard a comment from my gallery of buddies as my clients for the day lifted their catch.  "Check out those stringers!" - it's positivity like that that makes me proud to fish in this community, and I really appreciate the support.

Another thing that makes me proud is to hear how, to a man, the kayak anglers around the Cove yesterday did their best to avoid the salmon that have been so abundant around Point Delgada during this closed season.  The few fish that were encountered were gently released, and strategies to prevent hooking the top nearshore game fish in the north state were executed by design.  In the end, the camaraderie among this tribe is rooted not just in the challenge but very much in the sportsmanship displayed.

Well done, fellas, and thank you.

I mean, check out those stringers!!! lol it just screams "i had the best fckin day out there" your guys were stoked. What an epic end to another cove season, couldn't ask for anything else.

I mean, check out those stringers!!! lol it just screams "i had the best fckin day out there" your guys were stoked. What an epic end to another cove season, couldn't ask for anything else.

You are the man, Yaady!   

Just browsing around in the archives...  I've posted 422 Public Fishing Reports and 247 Members Only Fishing Reports.

Kind of feeling like Forrest Gump near the end of his running phase.  "I'm tired.  I think I'll go home now."   

Odd, that this stat is errant, since I have more fishing reports than this says I have originated posts.

I'll have my agent contact admin.   

Very impressive

As always thank you for the report and pictures Eric!

Thanks for the report and pictures Eric.

Impressive stringers there and great detailed report.

Thanks for the report, Not making it to the cove this year was a bummer!

I’ll be counting days till I can get back. Nice way to finish of the season Eric.

Great report and awesome way to finish the season Eric!

Stoked for you!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Just browsing around in the archives...  I've posted 422 Public Fishing Reports and 247 Members Only Fishing Reports.

Kind of feeling like Forrest Gump near the end of his running phase.  "I'm tired.  I think I'll go home now."   

Hey Eric, your reports are one of my favorite things that pop up from time to time.  In my opinion and with all due respect, this online forum should never be their final resting place.  Collate them into a book... a journey of men seeking men on the internet for a good time!     That was a joke, but in all seriousness, I think every client report organized in chronological order would show your development as a person/guide, your appreciation for the sport, your love of the ocean, and your respect for the things that make all of this special.  I would buy that book!   
    

Great work!  I love the the re-edited photo that shows Yaad in the background!  Nice stringers!

Just browsing around in the archives...  I've posted 422 Public Fishing Reports and 247 Members Only Fishing Reports.

Kind of feeling like Forrest Gump near the end of his running phase.  "I'm tired.  I think I'll go home now."   

Hey Eric, your reports are one of my favorite things that pop up from time to time.  In my opinion and with all due respect, this online forum should never be their final resting place.  Collate them into a book... a journey of men seeking men on the internet for a good time!     That was a joke, but in all seriousness, I think every client report organized in chronological order would show your development as a person/guide, your appreciation for the sport, your love of the ocean, and your respect for the things that make all of this special.  I would buy that book!   
 

If you title it “A journey of men seeking men on the internet for a good time” I would buy it as a gift for everyone I know during the holidays 

Hey Eric, your reports are one of my favorite things that pop up from time to time.  In my opinion and with all due respect, this online forum should never be their final resting place.  Collate them into a book... a journey of men seeking men on the internet for a good time!
 

Thanks, Nolan.  Harvesting and compiling all my online media in a book is definitely on my list!  And, yes, it's true that I've met thousands of men on the internet!   

Great report and awesome way to finish the season Eric!

Thanks, fellas.  Season ain't over yet tho!