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Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: LoletaEric on February 21, 2024, 03:03:26 PM

Title: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on February 21, 2024, 03:03:26 PM: Registration is now open for GSXVIII!

At this point, the Office of Administrative Law needs to sign off on the rockfish season, but it's all but done - rockfish and lingcod will be open to boat-based angling in waters up to 20 fathoms in the Mendocino Management Area in May. If something crazy happens to where it won't be open, I'll refund 100% of entries received.

Putting this tournament on has been a big part of my life for many years, and covid was an interruption that I didn't anticipate. Now the fishing is changing too. Last year we had a shortened season that was suddenly closed, making it even shorter. This year things look promising for a longer rockfishing season, but those in the know are warning that the strict quota on quillback bycatch may lead to another early closure. From what I've seen, salmon will not open at all this year again. Part of what is motivating me to bring back GS is the feeling that in the face of these changes, our community needs to reconvene to celebrate our traditions as long as they're available, and that the camaraderie that we've developed must be honored and perpetuated.

With the likelihood of our large group catching salmon as bycatch, I have made a major rule change: all barbless, all the time, no matter what tackle you're using. This will be required of all participants on tourney day.

Another aspect of this event that has provided much joy for me over the years is the gear. As many of you black-t-shirt-wearing diehards know very well, I went through years of changing fonts and colors while always having the "yakker image" on there, evolving along with the event. Finally, 5 years ago, I commissioned a local artist and good friend of mine, Shawn Griggs (Redeye Laboratories in Ferndale, CA) to create the yakker in his own unique style - but then covid came and I had to cancel the event. Shawn's work on this year's same level of high quality garments that I've always used will turn out as the nicest pieces in the GS series to date. I pride myself in always getting the gear orders fulfilled and going the extra mile to assure quality as well as satisfaction. I highly appreciate the support over the years, regarding the gear and the entire event experience.

Registration materials are attached to this post and include the rule sheets, to be read; and application and registration sheets, to be printed, filled out, signed and sent by mail with checks or money orders. I'm not doing electronic signup, and I'm not doing Venmo or Paypal. It's old-school, but it's a big part of the tradition, as I receive physical mail and go through the process of checking everyone in, sending welcome emails, creating score cards, scoreboards and schwag bags with everyone's names...etc. By the time I complete the process, I basically know everyone's name, and I try to focus on knowing that person when I shake their hand and look them in the eye at the Cove. Thanks for understanding and supporting how that works for me.

If you have any questions, feel free to post here, or call me up - my number is in my signature lines on every one of my posts. The campground has new owners, so I don't anticipate a Jack-Style, per person kind of scene. My advice: get a room or a house, quick! Campers, let us know how the new owners are doing on responsiveness, reservations, availability...etc.

To close, I had lots of doubts about going forward with the event. The short registration period, my own aging bod and changing life details, the state of fisheries and troublesome horizons for our environment - all of this had me wondering if I could ever again go down this road, where I work hard to bring a diverse community together to enjoy common interests as well as each other. When I went to my family, they were all in. My kids were young through the early GS's, and now they're adults and will bring their significant others to hang for a long weekend at a house I rented in the Cove. Once I envisioned that, I was all in too. No matter how many people sign up, how the weather is, how the fishing is, or any other details of the weekend and the event, I really look forward to just having my family there enjoying themselves and showing their partners a little bit about what they experienced as they grew up. A whole bunch of us in NCKA can, should and will have that kind of a nostalgic and reflective experience too, because a bunch of us kind of grew up around this event.

I look forward to seeing everyone who can make it. Let's do this. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: essrigr on February 21, 2024, 03:20:33 PM: I am glad I applied for vacation this year between mid April to mid May, I will look for more post on your event. I only got to get rockfish off of a boat last year so looking to score on the kayak, keep us posted, Ron.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Sailfish on February 21, 2024, 04:11:06 PM: I am ok with either proposed dates :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Sin Coast on February 21, 2024, 07:34:05 PM: Hell yeah!
Both dates are good. May 11 is closer to the normal date.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: hightide on February 21, 2024, 08:44:21 PM: May 11 Eric
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: hightide on February 21, 2024, 08:48:11 PM: Also because the May 11 weekend have a big negative tide. Maybe a chance to take out some urchins.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: FishWorks on February 21, 2024, 09:26:26 PM: Looking forward to what you come up With Eric. Awesome to hear. Gimme.......Gimme...Gimmie pleeeease🤤🤤
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: bbt95762 on February 22, 2024, 07:12:48 AM: sounds fun, May 4th would be awesome
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: kayakjack on February 22, 2024, 07:37:35 AM: HELL YEAH!!! best news I've heard all year.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: PISCEAN on February 22, 2024, 09:13:07 AM: paying attention... :smt006
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on February 22, 2024, 09:20:06 AM: Quote from: bbt95762
sounds fun, May 4th would be awesome

I did see that BB2 is that weekend.

Quote from: hightide
Also because the May 11 weekend have a big negative tide. Maybe a chance to take out some urchins.

This is a very compelling reason to make it the 11th...

Glad to see some interest. I'll be working behind the scenes to see if I can get this together. Thanks! :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: ThreemoneyJ on February 22, 2024, 03:16:56 PM: Would love to make it. Have reservations for the 11th weekend in Bullards bar.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: IsaoK on February 22, 2024, 06:34:14 PM: Would be great to have an excuse to bring the youngest Kaji up to shelter cove for the first time :smt001
Both dates ok, but the low tide is good for the kids.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: brdopry on February 22, 2024, 10:39:07 PM: Man could get me back up that way again!!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Dogwood on February 23, 2024, 06:16:34 PM: the change in the fathoms that we might be able to fish, is that for the entire coast line or just northern part of calif.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on February 24, 2024, 08:43:14 AM: Quote from: Dogwood
the change in the fathoms that we might be able to fish, is that for the entire coast line or just northern part of calif.

Hi John. They have suggested that the regs would go coast-wide, at least for Central California to Oregon, I think.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Fisherman X on February 26, 2024, 12:37:42 PM: I’m liking the May 11 date possibility!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Dogwood on February 26, 2024, 08:00:55 PM: Any date for me. Just getting out on the water has been to long.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on February 26, 2024, 08:43:19 PM: That would be awesome Eric. look forward to it. - keith
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: ThreemoneyJ on February 27, 2024, 04:24:35 PM: Fishing wise if RF is closed there is a whole pile of sole to be caught. The bigger ones pull decently and they are delicious!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Fisherman X on February 27, 2024, 05:00:19 PM: Quote from: ThreemoneyJ on February 27, 2024, 04:24:35 PM
Fishing wise if RF is closed there is a whole pile of sole to be caught. The bigger ones pull decently and they are delicious!

That sounds great! I could use some instructions, would you be up for doing a clinic, John?
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: ThreemoneyJ on February 28, 2024, 12:47:47 PM: I don’t know if I’m qualified to give any fishing advice for that area. I would defer to LolitaEric who is the pro for the area.

Ive had luck catching sole west of the reef, away from the rocks in 120+ FOW. 3 way rig with either an anchovy, small herring, or my favorite a gulp grub. Just bounce that thing along the bottom and you should get bit. If you’re only getting small nibbles it’s probably sand dabs.

For cooking average sized ones I like to do a 45 degree cut and take off the head and guts all at once. Scale, trim the fins, and fry whole. Bigger ones can be fillet.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: SFHarry on February 28, 2024, 02:28:18 PM: The only conflict I can see at the point for May 11 is Mother's Day May 12th.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: cajun on February 28, 2024, 07:24:04 PM: Eric, let me know when you get the date set so I can adjust the fish and chill I have scheduled the 15th-20th.
I can move it a couple weeks later if needed.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on February 29, 2024, 10:33:49 AM: Quote from: SFHarry
The only conflict I can see at the point for May 11 is Mother's Day May 12th.

Definitely a factor.

Quote from: cajun
Eric, let me know when you get the date set so I can adjust the fish and chill I have scheduled the 15th-20th.
I can move it a couple weeks later if needed.

Right on, Greg. I appreciate it.

Quote from: Threemoney
I don’t know if I’m qualified to give any fishing advice for that area. I would defer to LolitaEric who is the pro for the area.

Loleta - it's my home town. As opposed to the 'other' Lolita meaning... :smt002
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on February 29, 2024, 06:29:23 PM: Quote from: SFHarry on February 28, 2024, 02:28:18 PM
The only conflict I can see at the point for May 11 is Mother's Day May 12th.

Bring your wife to the event. take her on a date the day after on your way back. It's a win win.

Me, Wife and the baby will be there! This is a long overdue NCKA gathering. Don't have kayak anymore but love to see everyone!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: IsaoK on February 29, 2024, 09:59:04 PM: Quote from: SFHarry on February 28, 2024, 02:28:18 PM
The only conflict I can see at the point for May 11 is Mother's Day May 12th.
If memory serves it would not be the first GS event to coincide with a Mother’s Day event….. and if I remember correctly there is a way to set it up so a lovely weekend on the lost coast would work for all parties.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 01, 2024, 01:58:08 AM: I would attend, even though I can't kayak anymore. Especially if Crash can take orders for oysters!
Too soon to preemptively reserve a campsite or hotel room?

****EDIT****
Never 'too soon', reserved site 12 at the campground.
I think I'll bring the smoker and do a 17-pound brisket I found in the freezer for the potluck if there is going to be one.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: crash on March 01, 2024, 05:14:53 AM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 01, 2024, 01:58:08 AM
I would attend, even though I can't kayak anymore. Especially if Crash can take orders for oysters!
Too soon to preemptively reserve a campsite or hotel room?

Been watching this thread with interest. I might come out of retirement for this event. I haven’t bought more than 3 dozen oysters at one time since the last GS, would need to check sources and prices but yes, I can bring the oysters assuming availability.

Quote from: LoletaEric on February 29, 2024, 10:33:49 AM
Loleta - it's my home town. As opposed to the 'other' Lolita meaning... :smt002

Nabokov wrote Lolita in English. That has always struck me as odd given the far more conservative prudishness of the English speaking world both then and now. Would the book have been nearly as controversial if it were in French or Russian?
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: fisheducator on March 02, 2024, 01:08:16 PM: Quote from: SFHarry on February 28, 2024, 02:28:18 PM
The only conflict I can see at the point for May 11 is Mother's Day May 12th.
Does not work for Kim, my vote would be for May4th, just sayin...looking forward to it either way.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 02, 2024, 08:45:20 PM: Quote from: fisheducator
Does not work for Kim, my vote would be for May4th, just sayin...looking forward to it either way.

I appreciate receiving your input, brother, and Kim's preference weighs in large too. :smt001

I am honestly leaning toward the 4th right now, to get the "closest to the opener" vibe, and to avoid Mother's Day, but I won't make a decision until I know the seasons for sure. It'll come soon, and I'll be ready.

It's gonna be a good thing. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Nolanduke on March 02, 2024, 09:40:16 PM: Quote from: LoletaEric on March 02, 2024, 08:45:20 PM

It's gonna be a good thing. :smt001

Boom
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 02, 2024, 11:38:23 PM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry
I would attend, even though I can't kayak anymore. Especially if Crash can take orders for oysters!
Too soon to preemptively reserve a campsite or hotel room?

****EDIT****
Never 'too soon', reserved site 12 at the campground.
I think I'll bring the smoker and do a 17-pound brisket I found in the freezer for the potluck if there is going to be one.

Right on, Jerry! Looking forward to linking up again after some years. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 02, 2024, 11:53:54 PM: I'm really looking forward as well, my friend! I got to hook up with a few of the gang at Doran/Bodega for some crabbing and now this to look forward to as well.

My reservation is for the 11th, but I'm sure the young lady who I spoke with would be willing to change it. I mentioned that there may be a group of kayakers attending and she was very excited. She said it's new owners and I got the impression they have some deep pockets, owning a few campgrounds around the west. This lady moved out from one that the new owners owned back in Texas and is now working here taking reservations.
I asked if there were any changes from the old owners and she said they are planning to sink some money into the place, starting in a couple weeks to refurbish the bathroom/showers.
I can't recall her name right now, but it was very Southern/Texan, with two names, like Mary Ann or something like that. Ha!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 03, 2024, 08:57:13 AM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry
...it's new owners and I got the impression they have some deep pockets, owning a few campgrounds around the west. This lady moved out from one that the new owners owned back in Texas and is now working here taking reservations.
I asked if there were any changes from the old owners and she said they are planning to sink some money into the place, starting in a couple weeks to refurbish the bathroom/showers.
I can't recall her name right now, but it was very Southern/Texan, with two names, like Mary Ann or something like that. Ha!

Yep. I feel like I need to go down there to feel out the campground situation as well as the local inns. There've been some significant changes for sure. I'll hope to strike a deal with the new campground management so I have the option of using their pavilion again. The Tides Inn sold, and it's now called the Black Sands Inn. It's run remotely, has seen some pretty major remodeling, and I think it's pretty pricey now, compared to the past. I've always stayed at that inn, but this year I think I will need to rent a house to serve as Tourney HQ.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 03, 2024, 10:44:07 AM: My wife said The Inn is $264 a night now. The campground is $45 a night for hook-ups. You can only list a preference for the site, but she did call me back immediately after I made my reservation on line and put us down for our site for the reservation.

Houses are available and a good value compared to The Inn. VRBO has many.
https://www.vrbo.com/search?adults=2&d1=2024-05-09&d2=2024-05-13&destination=Shelter%20Cove%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&endDate=2024-05-13&flexibility=0_DAY&regionId=6336510&semdtl=&sort=RECOMMENDED&startDate=2024-05-09&theme=&userIntent=
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 03, 2024, 11:18:08 AM: Thank you, Jerry!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Sailfish on March 03, 2024, 11:42:47 AM: I own 2 lots in SC. 1 close to airport and the other nearby in the redwood. If you're tight on budget, you can camp out on my redwood lot. Let me know if you are interested.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 03, 2024, 12:34:43 PM: Quote from: Sailfish
I own 2 lots in SC. 1 close to airport and the other nearby in the redwood. If you're tight on budget, you can camp out on my redwood lot. Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks so much, Sonny! I think I'll need a solid roof overhead, with all of the tourney materials and gear that I'll have on hand.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Spiffy on March 03, 2024, 02:18:36 PM: FWIW…Eric I’m sending good vibes that this takes place, be nice to have some “normalcy” again with NCKA ..Good vibes dude!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 03, 2024, 04:12:42 PM: Quote from: Spiffy
FWIW…Eric I’m sending good vibes that this takes place, be nice to have some “normalcy” again with NCKA ..Good vibes dude!

Thx, Vic. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: jmox on March 05, 2024, 02:42:35 PM: If be interested in may 11th I’m busying weighing fish at a bass tournament on the 4th.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Notthatscott on March 05, 2024, 03:56:04 PM: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=220187&inline
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Mark L on March 05, 2024, 04:42:27 PM: Quote from: Notthatscott on March 05, 2024, 03:56:04 PM
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=220187&inline

We are still waiting on the In Season Adjustments to the standard regulations just published. F&W will present recommendations to the PSMFC, and then they make recommendations to the F&G commission for final approval. Still awhile before we will know what the season will be.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LilRiverMan on March 05, 2024, 09:14:26 PM: I'll make it if I'm healed up enough to lift my kayak. Won't complain if you decided a late May date is better weather wise etc.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on March 06, 2024, 08:52:11 AM: Quote from: LilRiverMan on March 05, 2024, 09:14:26 PM
I'll make it if I'm healed up enough to lift my kayak. Won't complain if you decided a late May date is better weather wise etc.
Whats up Kirk! Haven't heard from you for a minute! Hope whatever your healing heals quickly :smt002
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: fishloomis on March 06, 2024, 10:13:46 PM: This news brings me great joy, I need some cove time in my life. I hope the taco team will assemble again.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on March 07, 2024, 11:14:00 AM: Quote from: fishloomis on March 06, 2024, 10:13:46 PM
This news brings me great joy, I need some cove time in my life. I hope the taco team will assemble again.
Aside from seeing everyone! TacoJack is always something I look forward to!
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 07, 2024, 08:24:57 PM: I see tacos in your future... :smt004
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on March 07, 2024, 08:42:44 PM: I’m reminded of great adventures not so long ago of salty voyages in a lost area of the Northern California coast.
My sole aches to revisit these haunts of days gone by …..
Who knows what the future holds where “Life is Good”
See ya soon,
;0)
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 07, 2024, 09:01:34 PM: Quote from: The X Inn Keeper
I’m reminded of great adventures not so long ago of salty voyages in a lost area of the Northern California coast.
My sole aches to revisit these haunts of days gone by …..
Who knows what the future holds where “Life is Good”
See ya soon,
;0)

:smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: kayakjack on March 08, 2024, 08:41:50 PM: I am so fucking excited about the possibility that this could actually happen. The chance to reconnect the brotherhood. The brotherhood that has meant so much to me for so long. A brotherhood forged by the sea and our mutual need to survive and thrive in the sea. Interacting with Mother Nature on such a simple yet gritty and honest level with people I truly care about. That is what makes me happy. The lost coast is so special. I will make a million fish tacos and take out the trash too. Anything for my brothers.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 09, 2024, 10:54:58 AM: Quote from: kayakjack
I am so fucking excited about the possibility that this could actually happen. The chance to reconnect the brotherhood. The brotherhood that has meant so much to me for so long. A brotherhood forged by the sea and our mutual need to survive and thrive in the sea. Interacting with Mother Nature on such a simple yet gritty and honest level with people I truly care about. That is what makes me happy. The lost coast is so special. I will make a million fish tacos and take out the trash too. Anything for my brothers.

Preach! Stoked that you're stoked, bro. :smt007
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: wormguy on March 09, 2024, 05:28:06 PM: Jack! What an inspiring post! :smt006
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: hightide on March 09, 2024, 07:01:46 PM: Sending subliminal message that it will be on the 11th weekend because the week before I’ll be in AZ for a graduation. If I attempt to miss that I will be killed by wifey.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 22, 2024, 08:29:25 AM: Any update on the final date yet? Last I heard, May 11th but maybe May 4th.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 22, 2024, 10:07:04 AM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry
Any update on the final date yet? Last I heard, May 11th but maybe May 4th.

Waiting for final word on rockfish season - should know early next week.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: fisheducator on March 23, 2024, 04:36:34 PM: Quote from: LoletaEric on March 07, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
I see tacos in your future... :smt004

Looks like I better whip up a fresh batch of Fisheducator's crema sauce... just sayin'
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: fisheducator on March 23, 2024, 04:40:38 PM: Quote from: kayakjack on March 08, 2024, 08:41:50 PM
I am so fucking excited about the possibility that this could actually happen. The chance to reconnect the brotherhood. The brotherhood that has meant so much to me for so long. A brotherhood forged by the sea and our mutual need to survive and thrive in the sea. Interacting with Mother Nature on such a simple yet gritty and honest level with people I truly care about. That is what makes me happy. The lost coast is so special. I will make a million fish tacos and take out the trash too. Anything for my brothers.
:chef: :smt041 : :headbang:Awesome news
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: LoletaEric on March 23, 2024, 05:33:57 PM: Quote from: fisheducator
Looks like I better whip up a fresh batch of Fisheducator's crema sauce... just sayin'

Now I'm the stoked one! :smt007

Funny story: years back, I asked Tim what's in his famous crema sauce. He was immediately taken aback and quite indignant, replying with "There are like 23 ingredients!" Put me in my place for sure, my brother!! :smt005 :smt008

If all goes well, we will all enjoy some of Jack's tacos with your famous and rightfully proud crema sauce within a couple months. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: kayakjack on March 26, 2024, 02:46:20 PM: Quote from: fisheducator on March 23, 2024, 04:36:34 PM
Quote from: LoletaEric on March 07, 2024, 08:24:57 PM
I see tacos in your future... :smt004

Looks like I better whip up a fresh batch of Fisheducator's crema sauce... just sayin'

The crema of all cremas. Hell yeah.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: crash on March 26, 2024, 07:35:33 PM: In case anybody needs it:

https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=49018.msg544800#msg544800
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: Notthatscott on March 27, 2024, 03:28:27 AM: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221409&inline
Title: Revised proposal regulation
Post by: Notthatscott on March 27, 2024, 06:07:09 AM: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221409&inline
Title: Re: Revised proposal regulation
Post by: LoletaEric on March 27, 2024, 01:50:21 PM: Quote from: Notthatscott
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=221409&inline

Please elaborate.
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - May 11, 2024 - Registration opens soon
Post by: Notthatscott on March 27, 2024, 03:57:05 PM: I found it on the Fish And Game website
Kinda like scratch notes of what they wanna do
each one of them has an Aand B plan
This was from the meeting on 26 March
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - May 11, 2024 - Registration opens soon
Post by: LoletaEric on March 27, 2024, 07:45:59 PM: The alternatives for this year's rockfish season, both showing that May will be open in the Mendocino Management Area in waters 20 fathoms and less, have been forwarded to the Office of Administrative Law for final approval. It is my understanding that there is very little chance, if any, that the OAL will alter or deny the approved season structures.

I'm working on preparing my registration forms and will attach them and make a more detailed announcement soon. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 27, 2024, 10:33:53 PM: I have the registration materials and a fresh message up on the 1st post.

Get it. :smt004
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: DaveTheSynthGuy on March 27, 2024, 11:13:05 PM: RIGHT ON! (I get to say that now.) :smt044
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on March 28, 2024, 05:07:22 AM: I almost missed what date you settled on, then read the thread title. Ha!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sin Coast on March 28, 2024, 10:05:24 AM: Fucken A!!! :beer3
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 10:41:59 AM: Here's a press release from CDFW showing that the rockfish season is just one formality away from approval:

https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/california-fish-and-game-commission-adopts-2024-groundfish-regulations#gsc.tab=0
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Jacks on March 28, 2024, 11:00:06 AM: Thank you Eric for putting on this tournament. Are you including Cabs and greenlings in the rockfish category?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 11:01:58 AM: Just spoke to Brandi - she is down for bringing her veteran Gyotaku skills and organizational prowess to the event again! The Gyotaku will be on Sunday this year, time to be announced, but it should be early enough that people departing on Sunday can participate. So stoked about this!! :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 11:05:23 AM: Quote from: Jacks
Thank you Eric for putting on this tournament. Are you including Cabs and greenlings in the rockfish category?

Thank you, Terry!

Great question. Yes - cabezon and greenling can be turned in for inches, but any fish in the RCG complex will count as "rockfish", so only one RCG can be turned in. This may seem contradictory to my halibut strategy, where one Californian and one Pacific could be turned in, but that's how it's going to go. I'd like us to have a smaller impact on RCG species than the bigger game fish in lingcod and halibut.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Jacks on March 28, 2024, 11:27:54 AM: Thank you for the quick reply Eric.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sailfish on March 28, 2024, 11:50:57 AM: Registration will be done next week :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 07:45:15 PM: Quote from: Jacks
Thank you for the quick reply Eric.

You're very welcome, brother. It feels good to be back behind this wheel. :smt001

Quote from: Sailfish
Registration will be done next week :smt001

Glad to hear it, Sonny! We'll see how many of the original 6 we can get. PK is making noises like he's coming... Etienne... hopefully! :smt003 Hawk and Chris... I wouldn't take those odds, but would be great to see them. We're talking 17 years after the innaugural run... OMG. :smt005
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Midwest on March 28, 2024, 09:41:47 PM: So happy to see this. Can’t wait to see all my kayakfishing friends. Thanks Eric you’re a legend and GS lives on!!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 09:59:11 PM: Quote from: Midwest
So happy to see this. Can’t wait to see all my kayakfishing friends. Thanks Eric you’re a legend and GS lives on!!

Kyle! If this means you're coming, then yeehaw! Otherwise just thx. :smt008
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 28, 2024, 11:47:21 PM: Really want to thank those who have responded here and/or reached out by message and email, expressing their joy for the event and intent to attend. I am finding that not having GS in my life for 4 years has been rough, so thanks for helping me bring this back around. I am super stoked and determined to make this the best ever. :groupwave
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Midwest on March 29, 2024, 08:08:08 AM: Definitely going to be there !
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sailfish on March 29, 2024, 12:38:15 PM: Done with the registration :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on March 29, 2024, 04:01:40 PM: Not sure if I can make it but it's great to see the return of GS!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 29, 2024, 04:17:03 PM: Quote from: Fish 'n Brew
Not sure if I can make it but it's great to see the return of GS!

We'll see who sends in first then, since it was usually you!

We'll miss you if you can't, but hope you can make it, B-Danville. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Fisherman X on March 29, 2024, 10:21:36 PM: Been hoping for this event to return, yay!!!

Forms and check (check? -had to re-learn how to write one!? :smt005 ) posted today.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 30, 2024, 11:03:41 AM: And now we are Ten:

GSXVIII Roster

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Easter, Brandi
Harrison, Scott
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Nicholson, Paul
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Stockwell, Eric

:smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: oldfart on March 30, 2024, 01:04:38 PM: I’ll be there but not bringing the kayak. Are there any clamming spots near The Cove? There is a nice minus tide on the 11th.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 30, 2024, 02:30:14 PM: Quote from: oldfart
I’ll be there but not bringing the kayak. Are there any clamming spots near The Cove? There is a nice minus tide on the 11th.

That's a good question. I've never seen anyone clamming down there. Probably a decent chance of finding cockles.

Glad you're coming. Be sure to get some gear please! :smt001 If you want to just send the t-shirt amount I'll have you on the roster honorarily, but I think you'd look better in a hoodie. :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: hightide on March 30, 2024, 03:26:54 PM: Will be there. Mailing paperwork Monday👍
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 30, 2024, 09:09:19 PM: Quote from: hightide
Will be there. Mailing paperwork Monday👍

Glad to hear it. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: The Road Warrior on March 30, 2024, 10:11:45 PM: Eric - I’m skipping the bike race, I’ll be there! Just gotta send in the paperwork.

Max
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on March 30, 2024, 11:36:00 PM: Quote from: The Road Warrior
Eric - I’m skipping the bike race, I’ll be there! Just gotta send in the paperwork.

Max

Right on, bro! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 01, 2024, 04:33:25 PM: 15 on the roster as of today, 4/1/24

GSXVIII Roster

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Easter, Brandi
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
McDonough, Tom
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Stockwell, Eric
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: otobepelagic on April 01, 2024, 05:23:41 PM: I'm In!!! Can't wait to meet up with old friends and new. Thank You Eric!!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: CommanderMike on April 01, 2024, 08:00:24 PM: Eric,
Thanks for organizing this event. Looking forward to a fun time at the Cove. In the mail tomorrow!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 01, 2024, 08:17:04 PM: Quote from: hightide
Will be there. Mailing paperwork Monday👍

Quote from: otobepelagic
I'm In!!! Can't wait to meet up with old friends and new. Thank You Eric!!

Quote from: CommanderMike
Eric,
Thanks for organizing this event. Looking forward to a fun time at the Cove. In the mail tomorrow!

Right on, fellas! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sea-bree on April 02, 2024, 07:36:15 PM: Accommodations are booked, along with a massage at the black sands day spa for the lovely Ms. Sebree! I’ll work on the registration tomorrow. Looking forward to it, thanks Eric
-Evan
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 02, 2024, 07:45:53 PM: Quote from: Sea-bree
Accommodations are booked, along with a massage at the black sands day spa for the lovely Ms. Sebree! I’ll work on the registration tomorrow. Looking forward to it, thanks Eric
-Evan

Right on!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: OG TexaSteve on April 03, 2024, 01:14:52 PM: made reservations today, sending registration forms tomorrow :toothy10:, thanks for hosting this event!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 03, 2024, 02:38:45 PM: Quote from: OG TexaSteve
made reservations today, sending registration forms tomorrow :toothy10:, thanks for hosting this event!

Excellent, Steve!

I was just reminiscing about how, back in the day, we had people from nearly all the western states at the event, including a strong contingent of around 10 or 12 guys from NWKA up in Oregon/Washington.

It's ramping up to be a great time. Remember, even if the weather tries to shut us out, we'll gather and enjoy it. The gig will go down! Planning a long weekend is the way, as even if tourney day has rain and wind, there should still be pre- and post-tourney fishing opportunities.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Fisherman X on April 03, 2024, 03:39:31 PM: Eric wrote: <snipped>
“Planning a long weekend is the way, as even if tourney day has rain and wind, there should still be pre- and post-tourney fishing opportunities.”

Oh, yeah, this!!!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Tpowell707 on April 03, 2024, 04:01:02 PM: Looking forward to joining this event, sounds like a great time. I would love to join you this year as it would be a great event to join and the proceeds go to a great cause. Will be joining Adam Dunaway for the trip as long as I can find a sponsor...... Would anyone like to sponsor me for this event? If so please send me a DM and we can discuss.

Thanks!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 03, 2024, 04:04:44 PM: Quote from: Tpowell707
Looking forward to joining this event, sounds like a great time. I would love to join you this year as it would be a great event to join and the proceeds go to a great cause. Will be joining Adam Dunaway for the trip as long as I can find a sponsor...... Would anyone like to sponsor me for this event? If so please send me a DM and we can discuss.

Thanks!

Thank you for reaching out here to seek a sponsor, Tpowell. It requires putting yourself out there a bit, but you shouldn't have trouble finding someone to vouch for you. If you don't get a response here you may just want to start a new thread all about getting a sponsor. Keep me posted on your progress please.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Notthatscott on April 04, 2024, 05:25:01 AM: We will be bring a 27’ north river (rocknroll)
Arriving Thursday at 6-7am
Launching the boat for a day out on the ocean should have two or three open spots available Thursday
Will be launching Friday around 7 AM may have one or two spots available
Will be launching Saturday may have four- five spots available while the rest of us participate in the tournament
We will need to pitch in for fuel and launch fee. Bring your own snacks.
Let me know if you’re interested 707-921-9179
May also be bringing crab traps
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: rockfish on April 04, 2024, 12:57:50 PM: Henry and I are in
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 04, 2024, 09:04:06 PM: Quote from: rockfish
Henry and I are in

Outstanding! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 04, 2024, 09:06:16 PM: The roster is building:

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Easter, Brandi
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Kaiser, Michael
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Monte, Kyle
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe

Be sure to let me know if you don't get your welcome email. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: otobepelagic on April 05, 2024, 11:50:08 AM: "It's in the mail"... :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 05, 2024, 09:17:51 PM: Quote from: otobepelagic
"It's in the mail"... :smt003

:smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Riverwatcher LT on April 06, 2024, 09:26:32 AM: I booked a room and sent the registration package to you this morning. Looks like Ridgerunner will be partnering with me.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 06, 2024, 09:41:26 AM: Quote from: Riverwatcher LT
I booked a room and sent the registration package to you this morning. Looks like Ridgerunner will be partnering with me.

:smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: ridgerunner on April 06, 2024, 10:44:50 AM: are electric motor kayaks i.e. oldtown allowed in tournaments?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 06, 2024, 11:10:13 AM: Quote from: ridgerunner
are electric motor kayaks i.e. oldtown allowed in tournaments?

People with motors on their kayaks are welcome to register, but they can't win. Human powered or sails only, as per the rules. I've attached them here, and all the registration materials are attached to the first post in this thread.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: The Road Warrior on April 06, 2024, 03:02:24 PM: Just sent my registration in the mail!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 06, 2024, 09:59:33 PM: Quote from: The Road Warrior
Just sent my registration in the mail!

Yeah! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: butete on April 06, 2024, 10:19:08 PM: Got spot reserved, can't wait!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 06, 2024, 10:45:00 PM: Quote from: butete
Got spot reserved, can't wait!

Glad to hear it Tommy! :smt001

Numbers are ticking up...

GSXVIII Roster

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Easter, Brandi
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Kaiser, Michael
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Monte, Kyle
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 07, 2024, 11:49:14 AM: It's not official yet, but it's 99.99% sure that there will be no salmon season along California this year - neither sport nor commercial. This is the right move for the fish, and it's well supported across diverse groups.

In other news, it looks like we're 99.99% assured of having Pacific halibut open for GS (opens May 1).

There have been a good number of Pacifics caught during the GS weekends in the past. The largest was a 51.5"/60 pounder caught by Randall/Bigfoot back at GS6. A whole group helped Bigfoot land the beast on a super flat and sunny Sunday after the tourney. I remember hearing that it had 4 gaffs in it at one point.

Other big Pacifics caught at GS, off the top of my head:

Domenic at GS3, pre-fishing. This was a surprise for almost everyone, as we didn't really figure to see one come in. We quickly came to know better.

Big Terry brought one in to clearly and decisively win - what GS was that?! An early one... The fish was about 48", if I remember correctly.

Derrick on tourney day at GS6.

Bob at GS11? - it was a tough one to lose, as it got away after being clipped.

Matt, to clearly win GS12.

I've gotta work on my master database, so I can access all of this info and the photos more easily... :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: hightide on April 07, 2024, 03:59:55 PM: Didn’t Darius get one too or was that a non GS day?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 07, 2024, 08:58:03 PM: Quote from: hightide
Didn’t Darius get one too or was that a non GS day?

How could I forget Darius?! Good call. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 08, 2024, 09:00:42 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kopp, Alex
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Patz, John
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William

Thank you to all those sending in on time! :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2024, 08:41:47 PM: Getting caught up on my GS Disciplines. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2024, 08:48:26 PM: Here's a good one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swGJg7KE5fU&t=200s
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2024, 09:31:01 PM: This, from 15 years ago, is Precious!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KfqPWNmAW0&t=16s
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 09, 2024, 10:07:38 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kopp, Alex
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William

I'm liking how things are shaping up. :smt001
Title: Re: Gimme Shelter XVIII - It might be a thing...
Post by: fisheducator on April 10, 2024, 09:33:24 AM: Quote from: crash on March 26, 2024, 07:35:33 PM
In case anybody needs it:

https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=49018.msg544800#msg544800

Thanks Crash
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: DaveTheSynthGuy on April 10, 2024, 09:52:15 AM: BTW -- I made that sauce this week. It's DA BOMB! --

I did make one substitution -- instead of 1/4 tsp. McCormick’s fiery 5 pepper I used Sriracha sauce.

That sauce rocked my rockfish tacos last weekend.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: CommanderMike on April 10, 2024, 06:20:00 PM: That GS III Vedeo was classic. Had to crank up the volume! Thank Eric
Hoping for some good weather and great fishing.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 10, 2024, 09:51:36 PM: As the tourney thread builds... Crema surfaces as a major theme to follow!!! :smt005

And RIGHTFULLY SO! :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sailfish on April 10, 2024, 09:56:49 PM: Only 30 days to go...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on April 11, 2024, 10:48:57 AM: Sent out my registration yesterday!! see everyone there!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 11, 2024, 10:09:06 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: kayakjack on April 11, 2024, 10:25:07 PM: My paperwork is coming. We are having printer issues.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: piski on April 12, 2024, 02:32:31 AM: bass tournament?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Jacks on April 12, 2024, 04:48:09 AM: Quote from: piski on April 12, 2024, 02:32:31 AM
bass tournament?
It’s a ling cod, rockfish, and Halibut tournament
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on April 12, 2024, 06:23:07 AM: Quote from: piski on April 12, 2024, 02:32:31 AM
bass tournament?

si
Or Sea....
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 12, 2024, 07:48:26 AM: Quote from: piski
bass tournament?

Se bas. Tes.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: IsaoK on April 12, 2024, 08:00:46 PM: Amber said we can rain check Mother’s Day…… thanks Eric!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: Sailfish on April 12, 2024, 08:20:55 PM: Only 26 days to go...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 12, 2024, 09:07:26 PM: Quote from: IsaoK
Amber said we can rain check Mother’s Day…… thanks Eric!

:smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 12, 2024, 09:37:39 PM: Hot off the presses:

GSXVIII Roster

Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Brown, Kyle
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William

13 out of 45 are GS rookies. Not judging... :smt005

All are welcome. :smt008
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: cajun on April 13, 2024, 10:27:33 AM: Gonna be awesome! My happy place!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 13, 2024, 12:52:23 PM: Send that shit in! :smt003

GSXVIII Roster

Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Brown, Kyle
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration OPEN thru mid April - See 1st Post
Post by: LoletaEric on April 15, 2024, 10:36:10 PM: You are either coming, or you're missing it. That's how it goes.

GSXVIII Roster

Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Brown, Kyle
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
DeLange, Tommy
Duffy, Tim
Dunaway, Adam
Easter, Brandi
Fechter, George
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaiser, Michael
Kaji, Isao
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Khoa
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owens, John
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Dennis
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2024, 09:59:08 AM: Gear order is going in on Monday. Late registration is negotiable, but I can't guarantee that you'll get a shirt.

Counting down to GS!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: Poopsmith on April 17, 2024, 10:15:11 AM: Barbs have been crimped, cant wait to see the cove!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2024, 10:33:52 AM: Quote from: PYaady
Barbs have been crimped, cant wait to see the cove!

Yeah, buddy! Looking good! :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: Plankton on April 17, 2024, 11:20:17 AM: I cannot *not* go...just can't. It's gonna be a blast, see you all at the Cove!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: IsaoK on April 17, 2024, 12:03:28 PM: Anyone feel like starting up a Friday night gear swap? I have a like new GS13 T-shirt in size M that no longer fits me or Amber……
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: raydon on April 17, 2024, 01:30:39 PM: Can’t make it this year. I’m on a cruise and won’t return until the 19. No way to get payment and registration to you by cut off date.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2024, 07:01:05 PM: Quote from: raydon
Can’t make it this year. I’m on a cruise and won’t return until the 19. No way to get payment and registration to you by cut off date.

Phooey! :smt005

Please call me up, and we can make it happen. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2024, 07:32:12 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Arnold, Conor
Baker, Kenny
Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Brown, Kyle
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Coleman, Chris
DeLange, Tommy
Duffy, Tim
Dunaway, Adam
Dunn, Trenton
Easter, Brandi
Fechter, George
Finley, Leah
Fung, Jon
Gonzaga, Jaime
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaber, Doug
Kaiser, Michael
Kaji, Isao
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Khoa
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owens, John
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Shu, Dennis
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Wirt, William
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: IsaoK on April 17, 2024, 09:35:13 PM: Quote from: raydon on April 17, 2024, 01:30:39 PM
Can’t make it this year. I’m on a cruise and won’t return until the 19. No way to get payment and registration to you by cut off date.

I see a huge hug deficit coming into play this GS…..
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: JD on April 17, 2024, 09:39:00 PM: Eric, I'm in. I'll be getting my registration in the mail tomorrow. Hopefully it'll get to you by Saturday. Looking forward to a great weekend!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2024, 10:38:02 PM: Quote from: JD
Eric, I'm in. I'll be getting my registration in the mail tomorrow. Hopefully it'll get to you by Saturday. Looking forward to a great weekend!

Hell yeah!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: Sailfish on April 17, 2024, 10:47:56 PM: Only 17 days to go...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 18, 2024, 09:39:34 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Arnold, Conor
Baker, Kenny
Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Brewer, Jef
Brown, Kyle
Chasey, Lloyd
Chin, Ben
Cobine, Kendall
Coleman, Chris
DeOliveira, Jason
DeLange, Tommy
Duffy, Tim
Dunaway, Adam
Dunn, Trenton
Easter, Brandi
Farris, Matthew
Fechter, George
Finley, Leah
Fung, Jon
Gonzaga, Jaime
Gustin, Jim
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaber, Doug
Kaiser, Michael
Kaji, Isao
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Khoa
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owens, John
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Powell, Trevor
Quinton, Josh
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reese, Nicholas
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Scriven, Joe
Shu, Dennis
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Takagi, Brian
Takagi, Steve
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Whiting, Jack
Wirt, William

Make that 75...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: DrHabanero on April 19, 2024, 07:24:38 AM: Wow it seems like such a long time but this is what brought this huge group together so long ago. So many memories of enjoying the wonderful fishing up here. I look forward to hanging out with everyone again. Hopefully Shuland doesn't disappoint! LOL :smt005 Make sure to bring in your best fish taco sauce for all to try. Maybe have a little competition for the best fish tacos sauce at Jacks Shack!
Tight lines! :smt006
Jim
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: mdoka_matt on April 19, 2024, 12:23:11 PM: Registration Sent!!! :smt004
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on April 19, 2024, 09:27:37 PM: GSXVIII Roster

Arnold, Conor
Baker, Kenny
Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Bray, Rob
Brewer, Jef
Brown, Kyle
Carlson, Jessy
Chasey, Lloyd
Cheng, Dave
Chin, Ben
Clemens, Dylan
Cobine, Kendall
Coleman, Chris
Davault, Matt
DeOliveira, Jason
DeLange, Tommy
Duffy, Tim
Dunaway, Adam
Dunn, Trenton
Easter, Brandi
Farris, Matthew
Fechter, George
Finley, Leah
Fung, Jon
Gonzaga, Jaime
Gustin, Jim
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaber, Doug
Kaiser, Michael
Kaji, Isao
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Khoa
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owens, John
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Powell, Trevor
Quinton, Josh
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reese, Kyle
Reese, Nicholas
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Scriven, Joe
Shu, Dennis
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Takagi, Brian
Takagi, Steve
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Whiting, Jack
Wirt, William

81
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 23, 2024, 06:03:14 PM: Final Roster, probably...

GSXVIII Roster

Arnold, Conor
Baker, Kenny
Becerra-Cortes, Omar
Boling, Bryan
Bradfield, David
Bray, Rob
Brewer, Jef
Brown, Kyle
Carlson, Jessy
Chasey, Lloyd
Cheng, Dave
Chin, Ben
Clemens, Dylan
Cobine, Kendall
Coleman, Chris
Davault, Matt
DeOliveira, Jason
DeLange, Tommy
Duffy, Tim
Dunaway, Adam
Dunn, Trenton
Easter, Brandi
Farris, Matthew
Fechter, George
Finley, Leah
Force, Sky
Fung, Jon
Gonzaga, Jaime
Gustin, Jim
Harris, Will
Harrison, Scott
Havemann, John
Hayes, Justin
Heitman, Jerry
Howes, Ian
James, Stephen
Kaber, Doug
Kaiser, Michael
Kaji, Isao
Kopp, Alex
Krickeberg, Bob
Kuhl, Pat
Lagasse, Aaron
Leepin, Allen
Lockaby, Jake
Lockaby, Mark
Loomis, Chris
Maloney, Patrick
McDonough, Tom
McNeil, Brad
Meier, Henry
Meier, Jamie
Mitchell, Tony
Monte, Kyle
Mouton, Greg
Nguyen, Khoa
Nguyen, Sonny
Nicholson, Paul
Owens, John
Owerfeldt, Marc
Patz, John
Powell, Trevor
Quinton, Josh
Ramos, Max
Rana, Yaad
Reese, Kyle
Reese, Nicholas
Reyes, Herb
Ricke, Daniel
Sanchez, Allan
Saufferer, Ron
Saufferer, Terry
Scriven, Joe
Shu, Dennis
Shu, Roger
Stockwell, Eric
Takagi, Brian
Takagi, Steve
Velho, Joe
Wang, Tim
Warford, Scott
Whiting, Jack
Wirt, William
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on April 24, 2024, 05:17:28 PM: Looks like a great showing. I’ll see you folks up there —TLA
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sailfish on April 24, 2024, 10:39:24 PM: Any changes at the camp ground?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 24, 2024, 11:35:03 PM: Quote from: Sailfish
Any changes at the camp ground?

New owners - Jack finally sold. They're cool and very business-like. I expect that reservations and delivery will be reliable and straight forward. There will not be any kind of pay per person, like Jack would do. It's strictly a campground transaction.

As for the potluck and awards, plus raffle, I have rented the pavilion and patio, so we are set for that - including Jack's Taco Shack!

This thread certainly hasn't lived the life of past GS threads, but I hope that those who are following are as stoked as I am for what we're putting together for the weekend of May 11th. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sailfish on April 24, 2024, 11:51:19 PM: Quote from: LoletaEric on April 24, 2024, 11:35:03 PM
Quote from: Sailfish
Any changes at the camp ground?

New owners - Jack finally sold. They're cool and very business-like. I expect that reservations and delivery will be reliable and straight forward. There will not be any kind of pay per person, like Jack would do. It's strictly a campground transaction.

As for the potluck and awards, plus raffle, I have rented the pavilion and patio, so we are set for that - including Jack's Taco Shack!

This thread certainly hasn't lived the life of past GS threads, but I hope that those who are following are as stoked as I am for what we're putting together for the weekend of May 11th. :smt001

Do you have the camp ground reservation contact number? Thanks Eric.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: hightide on April 25, 2024, 02:42:27 AM: https://www.sheltercoverv.net/

Make reservation here Sonny. They will call back to confirm. They will assign the campsite. I have not tried but maybe you can request for a specific site. It’s good that they don’t charge by person like how Jack used to do it. I’m paying $95 for 4 people from Thurs-Sun
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sailfish on April 25, 2024, 07:13:27 AM: Quote from: hightide on April 25, 2024, 02:42:27 AM
https://www.sheltercoverv.net/

Make reservation here Sonny. They will call back to confirm. They will assign the campsite. I have not tried but maybe you can request for a specific site. It’s good that they don’t charge by person like how Jack used to do it. I’m paying $95 for 4 people from Thurs-Sun

Thanks for the info Allan. Tried to call but no one answer so will try again later. Checked out their website to find out about the camp sites so maybe our group can stay close. I think it used to be first come first serve under old management.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sailfish on April 25, 2024, 08:04:48 AM: Only 9 days to go...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: hightide on April 25, 2024, 08:08:13 AM: Quote from: LoletaEric on April 24, 2024, 11:35:03 PM
Quote from: Sailfish
Any changes at the camp ground?

New owners - Jack finally sold. They're cool and very business-like. I expect that reservations and delivery will be reliable and straight forward. There will not be any kind of pay per person, like Jack would do. It's strictly a campground transaction.

As for the potluck and awards, plus raffle, I have rented the pavilion and patio, so we are set for that - including Jack's Taco Shack!

This thread certainly hasn't lived the life of past GS threads, but I hope that those who are following are as stoked as I am for what we're putting together for the weekend of May 11th. :smt001
We’re much older now Eric. We are saving our strength for the event😁
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 25, 2024, 09:13:44 AM: Quote from: hightide
We’re much older now Eric. We are saving our strength for the event😁

:smt005
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on April 25, 2024, 09:20:13 AM: Quote from: Sailfish on April 25, 2024, 07:13:27 AM
Quote from: hightide on April 25, 2024, 02:42:27 AM
https://www.sheltercoverv.net/

Make reservation here Sonny. They will call back to confirm. They will assign the campsite. I have not tried but maybe you can request for a specific site. It’s good that they don’t charge by person like how Jack used to do it. I’m paying $95 for 4 people from Thurs-Sun

Thanks for the info Allan. Tried to call but no one answer so will try again later. Checked out their website to find out about the camp sites so maybe our group can stay close. I think it used to be first come first serve under old management.

When I made my reservation, I made a note as to my 3 preferences. They called back to let me know I got my 1st choice. It's not noted on the e-mailed reservation confirmation though. The e-mail does say to expect an e-mail containing self-check in details about a week before arrival.

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/C795864E-FC4F-43E8-BEBC-2068CE9F9B82/?NewSearch=1

Once you've chosen the dates, click on the "Check Detailed Availability" tab under the calendar. A list of every site with either a green check mark, or a red X will let you know what is and isn't available.

I noticed that the rates increased since I made my reservation back on March 1st. RV site w/hook-ups was $45 a night, now it's $51.67 a night. There's a $5 per night charge for a pet.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sailfish on April 25, 2024, 10:15:09 AM: Thanks for the info Jerry. Just booked my reservation for 3 nights.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Poopsmith on April 25, 2024, 12:54:54 PM: Tent sites actually got cheaper now, I got a spot across the fence near greg's normal spot.

(the fence line is cool but a family of skunks patrols that area, and its lighted up by the restaurant next door)

STOKED!!! I think I'll get in and set up camp early Friday and try to get a sesh out there that day. Really need to organize my gear now cutting it close, but my kayak and electronics are shipshape!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: CommanderMike on April 25, 2024, 06:57:02 PM: Quote from: Poopsmith on April 25, 2024, 12:54:54 PM
(the fence line is cool but a family of skunks patrols that area, and its lighted up by the restaurant next door)

I am booked at site 96 on the skunk trail and next to the restaurant. Maybe I need to change sites. Where are the good sites?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Notthatscott on April 29, 2024, 06:05:56 PM: Good evening I was wondering does anybody know the coordinates to Jurassic Park at Shelter Cove? A friend is bringing up a boat
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 01, 2024, 07:21:27 PM: Quote from: Notthatscott
Good evening I was wondering does anybody know the coordinates to Jurassic Park at Shelter Cove? A friend is bringing up a boat

No coordinates, but I know it's about 20 miles north of the launch and it has to be a really flat day with light wind to pull it off. You'll find high quality nearer the Cove.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Friday AM Pre-Fish Slot Open - page 12
Post by: LoletaEric on May 01, 2024, 07:30:52 PM: I'm taking a few people out Friday, 730AM to 11ish. One slot still open - max 4 guys.

Please send a message if you're interested. It's a refresher and check-up on the current conditions and bite.

EDIT: Slot filled.

Forecasts coming in look very good, with typical north winds but lighter into midday and early afternoon than many recent days.

Someone's going to catch a Pacific... :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: Sea-bree on May 02, 2024, 12:47:49 PM: Quote from: CommanderMike on April 25, 2024, 06:57:02 PM
Quote from: Poopsmith on April 25, 2024, 12:54:54 PM
(the fence line is cool but a family of skunks patrols that area, and its lighted up by the restaurant next door)

I am booked at site 96 on the skunk trail and next to the restaurant. Maybe I need to change sites. Where are the good sites?
If you can get a site near a tree its a plus. Shade and potential wind break. Keep your cooler and bait sealed up or you may find an unwelcome visitor nosing in your stuff.

I left my soft sided bait cooler unzipper a few years back overnight. Woke up in the middle of the night and needed to pee, but when I unzipped the tent door I was looking down the barrel of the business end of a skunk balls deep in the frozen anchovies. Sucker took his time too :smt044
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Registration is now Closed - See you at the Cove!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 02, 2024, 12:59:52 PM: Quote from: Sea-bree
...when I unzipped the tent door I was looking down the barrel of the business end of a skunk balls deep in the frozen anchovies. Sucker took his time too :smt044

:smt005

We'll miss you this year, Evan. Hopefully you and the fam can come up for GS19. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: CommanderMike on May 02, 2024, 06:48:37 PM: Weather is looking good for a pre-fish on Friday and Tournament day on Saturday.
Final Gear check this weekend to get ready.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: Sailfish on May 02, 2024, 07:03:27 PM: Only 2 days to go for me...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on May 02, 2024, 07:55:23 PM: Great!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: hightide on May 02, 2024, 10:09:54 PM: Looking like a lake!🎣
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: fisheducator on May 04, 2024, 10:47:54 AM: This is awesome news, what site are you using for weather/swell forecast ?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: LoletaEric on May 04, 2024, 11:30:19 AM: Quote from: fisheducator
This is awesome news, what site are you using for weather/swell forecast ?

Used to hit Magic Seaweed and Stormsurf a lot. Windy is high on my list now, and NWS is always an anchor.

I don't recognize Allan's here, but I like it!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: hightide on May 04, 2024, 11:31:54 AM: I’m using Windfinder
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: LoletaEric on May 04, 2024, 11:33:18 AM: Quote from: hightide
I’m using Windfinder

Nice! I'll check it out. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: One F on May 04, 2024, 02:41:39 PM: WillyWeather is also really good. I can't wait!!! It has been WAAAYYY too long for me on the salt!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: cajun on May 05, 2024, 11:50:56 AM: Quote from: One F on May 04, 2024, 02:41:39 PM
WillyWeather is also really good. I can't wait!!! It has been WAAAYYY too long for me on the salt!

See you next week buddy. Gonna be a good time. Im in site 83.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Forecasts are looking GREAT for tourney day as well as Friday pre-fish
Post by: fisheducator on May 07, 2024, 12:15:48 PM: Quote from: hightide on May 04, 2024, 11:31:54 AM
I’m using Windfinder

Thanks
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: fisheducator on May 07, 2024, 12:21:11 PM: Quote from: DrHabanero on April 19, 2024, 07:24:38 AM
Wow it seems like such a long time but this is what brought this huge group together so long ago. So many memories of enjoying the wonderful fishing up here. I look forward to hanging out with everyone again. Hopefully Shuland doesn't disappoint! LOL :smt005 Make sure to bring in your best fish taco sauce for all to try. Maybe have a little competition for the best fish tacos sauce at Jacks Shack!
Tight lines! :smt006
Jim

I like your thinking here, hopefully someone will make an Avocado/tomatillo sauce :chef:
Title: Re: GSXVIII - 5/11/24 - Registration CLOSES this Saturday, 4/20/24
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 04:42:45 PM: Quote from: fisheducator
hopefully someone will make an Avocado/tomatillo sauce :chef:

:smt007

Was down at the Cove today. Extreme whitecaps had me smiling ear to ear, as I know the forecast is so highly in our favor.

Count your blessings and sharpen those barbless hooks, folks! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 07, 2024, 06:48:18 PM: Don't forget to bring the descender :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: cajun on May 07, 2024, 07:03:08 PM: Quote from: Sailfish on May 07, 2024, 06:48:18 PM
Don't forget to bring the descender :smt001

I am bringing extras in case anyone forgets.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 07:03:33 PM: Quote from: Sailfish
Don't forget to bring the descender :smt001

That's great advice. :smt001

Gear looks great! So stoked! :smt001

Too bad I can't post a pic of it... I'll keep trying.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 07:05:56 PM: Tried a few more times and just can't post photos right now. You'll have to take my word for it!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 07:07:51 PM: That worked...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 07, 2024, 07:08:14 PM: Quote from: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 07:05:56 PM
Tried a few more times and just can't post photos right now. You'll have to take my word for it!

Send it to me and I will try.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 07:10:10 PM: Just emailed to you - thank you!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 07, 2024, 07:14:12 PM: Here you go...
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 07, 2024, 08:05:37 PM: Nicely done! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: hightide on May 08, 2024, 09:48:00 AM: Quote from: Sailfish on May 07, 2024, 06:48:18 PM
Don't forget to bring the descender :smt001
Got one!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: hightide on May 08, 2024, 09:48:48 AM: DIY.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 10:05:44 AM: Quote from: hightide on May 08, 2024, 09:48:48 AM
DIY.

:smt044
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 10:09:33 AM: Leaving 4 SC tomorrow :smt026 :smt026
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 08, 2024, 11:05:04 AM: Quote from: hightide
DIY.

Award winning design! :smt005
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 01:45:09 PM: I just made another spare but less exotic descender :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 08, 2024, 02:11:49 PM: Land sakes, stop that AbKing, you’re gonna scare the children and newbies! :smt005
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 02:30:38 PM: I am packed and ready for tomorrow. Attached is the camp site map. I got site 57.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: IsaoK on May 08, 2024, 03:00:47 PM: I hope everyone has their ear pro packed, I hear some snorezillas are staying in the campground :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Tpowell707 on May 08, 2024, 03:30:35 PM: Quote from: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 02:30:38 PM
I am packed and ready for tomorrow. Attached is the camp site map. I got site 57.

Will be heading down Friday Am, Hope to get an afternoon/ evening fishing in. Will see how the AM departure goes... Will be in Site 89. Look for the White Taco. OHVTACO Safe Travels and see Ya'll soon!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 03:37:33 PM: Quote from: IsaoK on May 08, 2024, 03:00:47 PM
I hope everyone has their ear pro packed, I hear some snorezillas are staying in the campground :smt003

Yeah, bring ear plugs if you camp near me :smt044
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 07:15:06 PM: Kayak is loaded and ready :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: E Kayaker on May 08, 2024, 10:19:38 PM: I wish I could go but the timing didn’t work out for me. Maybe next year. I hope it is an epic event.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2024, 10:26:30 PM: Quote from: E Kayaker on May 08, 2024, 10:19:38 PM
I wish I could go but the timing didn’t work out for me. Maybe next year. I hope it is an epic event.

Hope you can make it next time. The weather forecast is looking fantastic!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 09, 2024, 06:04:32 AM: Leaving 4 SC now. See you guys there :smt026
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on May 09, 2024, 09:12:39 AM: Quote from: Sailfish on May 09, 2024, 06:04:32 AM
Leaving 4 SC now. See you guys there :smt026

WOOOHOO!!! See you guys there soon. I have to finish some work today, but will be leaving tomorrow morning!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Eddie on May 09, 2024, 06:34:45 PM: Driving back to work from Sausalito around 3:30...

Isao and crew...

:smt006 :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 09, 2024, 06:51:56 PM: Quote from: Eddie on May 09, 2024, 06:34:45 PM
Driving back to work from Sausalito around 3:30...

Isao and crew...

:smt006 :smt007

You should get up here, too! It can be your immersion class in RCG, Eddie! There are still campsites available
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 09, 2024, 07:16:17 PM: At the camp ground and ready for cooking dinner :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: CommanderMike on May 09, 2024, 08:24:28 PM: Made it to Humboldt. Be there in the morning for a pre-fish. Next coupl nights at the campground.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 09, 2024, 09:27:28 PM: WX is quite fine tonight. Sunset was warm & pretty darn clear
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Sailfish on May 09, 2024, 11:03:36 PM: Enjoyed the sunset at Black Sand beach, then had dinner at camp site with a friend.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: LoletaEric on May 09, 2024, 11:40:13 PM: Long day. Smile muscles worn but ready for more. :smt001 :smt001 :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Mark L on May 10, 2024, 03:33:09 PM: Well I’ve been out with Eric four times in the past, and I have another trip booked later in the summer. Eric has told me over, and over to not let the fish dangle in the water on the clip. He says keep them in the back under burlap.

Well today I didn’t take his advice, and had 1 nice ling & 2 nice rock fish in the water. My son and I were alone but Alex was off in the distance, and a group of kayaks a ways off.

I had a nasty line tangle I was dealing with when all of a sudden a sea lion grabbed my fish and instantly flipped me over. The sea lion started swimming away with my fish, and kayak.

Alex noticed me floundering in the water and headed right to me. I grabbed on to the side of his boat and then he went to retrieve my kayak.

By this time there was a swarm of kayaks ready to offer help. Alex flipped my kayak back over, and I jumped back in. Eric showed up, and untangled my rod for me.

Super grateful for all of the help to get back to fishing. I lost my net, slow pitch rod, box of jigs, knife, and pliers.

Lesson learned the hard way…..tomorrow I will be keeping my fish under burlap in the back of my kayak.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: fishbushing on May 10, 2024, 03:46:50 PM: Damn furbag....Glad you're alright Mark.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Eddie on May 10, 2024, 05:27:06 PM: Oh Mark! What a life we live! Glad you’re well. :smt006
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: JoeDubC on May 10, 2024, 05:57:24 PM: Sorry to hear that Mark, hope you get some better luck tomorrow.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Loebs on May 10, 2024, 06:11:15 PM: Thanks for the reminder to not leave my kill bag in the car tomorrow. Glad you’re safe.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: piski on May 12, 2024, 02:06:30 AM: Sooooo....
Some of us who couldn't make it are waiting (im)patiently for new and pics.

:smt008
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 12, 2024, 06:54:57 AM: :smt006
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 12, 2024, 06:55:49 AM: :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 12, 2024, 06:56:34 AM: :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: oldfart on May 12, 2024, 07:47:30 AM: Some GS pics
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: oldfart on May 12, 2024, 07:58:28 AM: A couple more
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Jacks on May 12, 2024, 12:43:33 PM: It was a beautiful day on the water
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Fisherman X on May 12, 2024, 02:11:40 PM: :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 12, 2024, 03:05:29 PM: Glad I was able to assist, Mark.

Got to say you did a great job in reboarding your kayak. Here is pic right after.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Mark L on May 12, 2024, 03:28:49 PM: Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on May 12, 2024, 03:05:29 PM
Glad I was able to assist, Mark.

Got to say you did a great job in reboarding your kayak. Here is pic right after.

I am very grateful for your quick assistance. My son asked if I was afraid, and I responded that I wasn’t afraid at all. I guess taking sea kayaking classes 1 & 2, and two surf zone classes plus’s being dressed for immersion made it second nature for me.

Having the sea lion take off with my kayak would of been of concern had I been alone.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on May 12, 2024, 03:38:26 PM: Was gifted a beautiful abalone shell from ,Eric as a great reminder of shelter cove, our Ncka family and being able to assist a great friend. :beer3
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: oldfart on May 12, 2024, 04:46:25 PM: Gyotaku!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: oldfart on May 12, 2024, 04:48:44 PM: More Gyotaku!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: crash on May 12, 2024, 06:00:59 PM: Tournament morning. Piper yells whale 9 o’clock!

Oh shit ORCAS!!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Spiffy on May 12, 2024, 06:56:56 PM: those shirts are bomb , and the orca ..Nice !
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: capo on May 12, 2024, 10:58:54 PM: Those gyotaku shirts looking really good. Ran into pod of May be 5 whales in SWS Saturday as well. They had dorsal fins like orcas but smaller and gray with some markings. Curious what they are.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: PISCEAN on May 12, 2024, 11:37:43 PM: Sounds like Risso’s dolphins maybe
They get scars from Humbolt squid that show up white against their skin
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: IsaoK on May 13, 2024, 12:10:40 AM: Thanks again Eric for hosting another great gimmie shelter! Sooooooo good to be a part of this amazing community and get together and share super positive vibes.

Aloha,

Isao
Title: Re: GSXVIII - Saturday, May 11th is Tourney Day - Sunday the 12th is Gyotaku
Post by: Jacks on May 13, 2024, 06:13:07 AM: Thank you Eric for another awesome fun event at the cove. It was great getting to see the gang again. And thank you Brandi and her helpers for all the creative Gyotaku t-shirt fish prints.

On tournament day I ended up catching multiples of 9 different species along with a sea cucumber. I caught Blacks, Blues, Browns, Cabs, Chinas, Greenlings, Lings, Olives, and Vermillions.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 08:21:12 AM: One more day at the Cove before I haul my truckloads of gear and goodies back home. I'll take some time to download photos and get caught up on life (and sleep). For now:

Huge Congrats to Kyle Monte / Midwest for his well earned victory and crowning as Angler of the Day for GSXVIII. He brought in a 37 inch lingcod and a 21 inch vermillion to secure the victory by several inches over 2nd place Kendall Cobine and Adam Dunaway in 3rd.

Potluck, Taco Shack, Shuland and the entire weekend vibe was off the hook. I can't overstate how wonderful it was to be with the community again. I really didn't realize how much I've missed putting on the event and engaging with the people.

Big thanks to Brandi for another outstanding Gyotaku event on Sunday. Big thanks to everyone for bringing so much love and joy to the Cove.

:smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: mdoka_matt on May 13, 2024, 10:01:42 AM: I had SO MUCH FUN!!! Thank you for hosting this amazing event again, Eric. Great memories
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Sin Coast on May 13, 2024, 10:40:29 AM: Thank you Eric for organizing a world-class event that brings together our crazy/kind/enthusiastic/diverse community of kayak fishin weirdos! It felt good to be back in the place that means so much to so many of us. After a long 4-year hiatus, it’s reaffirming to see friends doing well and having fun again, together. Even if we all look a little older than I remember haha…
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Sin Coast on May 13, 2024, 10:41:30 AM: Taco Shack shenanigans!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: fisheducator on May 13, 2024, 11:48:55 AM: Had a fantastic time @GSXVIII, big thanks to all those that made this great event possible. Thanks again Eric for stepping up to host this.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Tpowell707 on May 13, 2024, 12:22:22 PM: What a great weekend! Thank you Eric for getting this event set up and thank you to everyone's help in making this an amazing event! My boys and I had a blast camping/ fishing and exploring a new part of our coast we haven't explored yet. Looking forward to going back to Shelter cove with the rest of the Family soon! Of course looking forward to next year!

Had a great day on the water, conditions where epic! Had a couple of huge takedowns but didn't get them to stick. Caught some nice fish but nothing huge..... But my good buddy Adam put on a clinic next to me! Congrats on 3rd place bro!! I'll count that as a Team win :smt003

Saturdays fish tacos where epic! Had my oldest son going back for seconds. They told me they liked those fish taco's better than mine, so I guess I need to upgrade my cooking techniques.

My Sons had a great time doing their 1st Gyotaku printing and made some great mothers day gifts for Mamma who had to work on mothers day.

Epic Event! Epic People and an Epic Location!

Thank you again Eric for making sure that I made it out to this event!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Tpowell707 on May 13, 2024, 12:47:56 PM: Henry getting a new fishing rod for being part of the Gyotaku event. Henry has been asking for a new rod for fishing and was talking about his new set up all the way home and was excited to show his Mama
Logan got a 10" Ab helmet! He was super happy to get take home a beauty of an Ab, he might be able to Ab in his lifetime!!

Thank you to the Gyotaku crew!!!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: hightide on May 13, 2024, 01:00:23 PM: Thank You so much Eric!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 13, 2024, 01:32:50 PM: Thanks for all the pics and reports, y'all!

I was hoping to make it up there to just chill, but my daughter would've had to miss her basketball tournament finals on Friday evening (which her and her team won) and her soccer tournament finals on Saturday afternoon (which her and her team won).

Hopefully there will be a GMSXIX next year!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 02:08:00 PM: Keep the photos and good vibes going! Thanks for the messages and memories. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: PISCEAN on May 13, 2024, 02:29:24 PM: there were many great memories from the past few days, but a few stand out:

running across Eddie on the 1 commuting home as MDoka_Matt, Isao and I made our way through the upper bay area

watching Tractor Dan win one of the gaffs I made. F*** Yeah!

finally making it to Shueland, my first visit was the definition of FUN

certainly the orca drive by

...and then about a thousand tiny spots of hilarious joy as I got to camp with a couple of the best people I know

thinking about all these is almost bringing tears to my sunburned and salt encrusted beady little eyes :smt044

Thank you to Eric for creating this wonderful monster, to Matt and Isao for giving me the opportunity to attend, to Roger and Dennis for the hamachi and JD shots, and to all the great fisherfolk that I've missed seeing for the past few years.

I had fun :smt006
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:11:10 PM: Pre-fishing on Friday. It felt sooooooo good to be at the Cove. :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:12:50 PM: Cruising
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:13:43 PM: The Forbidden Flesh was well taken care of - no descender needed.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:14:28 PM: Bite picked up after morning brown water from the big tide.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:15:06 PM: Omar logs a personal best elongatus.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:16:22 PM: I had to work until Friday afternoon! :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:17:13 PM: The boys at the office.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:17:55 PM: Traditions were flowing strong.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:19:17 PM: Smiles were infectious - it was a super spreader event, for sure. :smt002
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:21:45 PM: Prepping the bling for pre-fishing with four past clients.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: FishingAddict on May 13, 2024, 04:34:28 PM: I wish I could have gone. Looks like a wonderful even. Miss you guys!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:52:39 PM: Shuland!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:53:20 PM: Found a nice VRBO for the family. Our Inn Era is over! :smt007
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:54:20 PM: Tourney morning. Dredging the nearshore for a Cali.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:55:11 PM: Pre-fish fuel.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:56:28 PM: Caught while Cali prospecting. Saved from becoming a fish print since I had two rods out.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 04:57:09 PM: My Team.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:00:06 PM: Fly it high and proud.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:01:21 PM: Beautiful water, but there were some beefy sets every 20 minutes or so.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:01:58 PM: Quite a few whales too.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:02:58 PM: Me: Smile, Synth Guy!

Synth Guy: I AM smilling. :smt003
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:03:43 PM: Well deserved smile with a Hail Mary 28" ling on the board.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:04:18 PM: Tourney day launch scene.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:04:53 PM: More launch.

On Friday Marc / Plankton caught the only Cali of the weekend, to my knowledge. Great job, bro!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:08:54 PM: Measuring Hours are over! We have a new champ!!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:10:52 PM: Taco Time!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:11:39 PM: Raffle and Potluck Time!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:12:44 PM: Great party at the campground patio and pavilion - all cleaned up by 930PM.
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:13:20 PM: Time for some serious Shuland!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:19:05 PM: The Dedicated
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:19:58 PM: Sunday AM - that Cali got Marc's fishing blood flowing. Time for a Pac 'but hunt.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:21:02 PM: I angled a few of these guys for fish printing - so fun!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:21:37 PM: Gyotaku!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:22:30 PM: Queen of the Print
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:25:35 PM: Options
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:39:05 PM: So stoked to have Brandi leading up the printing extravaganza. :smt008
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:41:34 PM: Perch came with 'bonus' printables...
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:42:38 PM: Make lemonade!
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:43:31 PM: All Hands
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:44:18 PM: Joy
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Post by: Fisherman X on May 13, 2024, 06:29:39 PM: Quote from: LoletaEric on May 13, 2024, 05:42:38 PM
Make lemonade!

That was so creative and spontaneous, go Clare!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: CommanderMike on May 13, 2024, 08:10:45 PM: Great time at Gimme Shelter. Big thanks to Eric for organizing this event and those who volunteered to make it a success.
The Taco Shack Crew worked hard and made the best fish tacos I have ever had. Nice to meet some of the NCKA family.
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Post by: Poopsmith on May 13, 2024, 08:26:10 PM: Here is my photo dump from the weekend, thank you Eric and everyone to a great introduction to GS and had a blast with the NCKA community!

Fished my favorite method of a live blue but had no luck and I'm pretty sure I ended up submitting the smallest rockfish, at the time I was unaware you could simply not report LOL. Fun times everyone! Got a glimpse of the baby orcas' dorsal, and it was the largest dorsal I have ever seen!
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Post by: fisheducator on May 13, 2024, 09:51:32 PM: Nice pictures :-x
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Post by: piski on May 14, 2024, 01:08:23 AM: Love it. Miss that place.
Thanks for the pics!
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Sailfish on May 14, 2024, 07:04:56 AM: Thanks Eric for your hard work and wonderful time at the Cove. My friend had a great time and caught his first fish ever from the kayak.
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Post by: kayakjack on May 14, 2024, 01:16:20 PM: What an amazing weekend. Big thanks to Mother Nature for the weather and thank you Eric for bringing the brotherhood back together again. I fished for a few hours both friday and Saturday. I caught a ling,a few verms,and assorted blacks etc. Huge thanks to Chadrock,02B,Joneszy,Butete and his wife Jingle for helping me make the tacoshack happen. also thanks to Fisheducator and others for making the bad-ass crema. Most of all, thanks to all the people who were so generous with the fillet donations. I have long felt it important to me for us to come together and enjoy our bounty of the sea together while it is fresh. It feels right and tastes good. Cant wait for the next one.
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Post by: BigJim on May 14, 2024, 03:35:58 PM: So cool to see all the pics and read all the reports and stories!!

I wish I could've made it but just wasn't possible.

Miss you all and hope to see you up there next year or out OTW somewhere else before then...

Thank you Eric for all your work and for keeping GS alive.

:smt008

:smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 15, 2024, 04:40:09 PM: Finally! Got around to unpacking and checking out my cool shirts. Did anyone notice the year is not indicated on them?
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Fisherman X on May 15, 2024, 09:27:08 PM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 15, 2024, 04:40:09 PM
Finally! Got around to unpacking and checking out my cool shirts. Did anyone notice the year is not indicated on them?

Mmm hmm.
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 15, 2024, 09:43:45 PM: Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry
Finally! Got around to unpacking and checking out my cool shirts. Did anyone notice the year is not indicated on them?

For sure, Jerry. I had originally worked with a local artist back in early 2020, Shawn Griggs - great guy who I've known since we were kids, and he has a studio in Ferndale - and I purchased the art for GS14 that was exactly like this year's art, but it had "14th Annual" above it. When it came around to this year, I asked my printer if he could alter what I'd sent to him 5 years ago but never used - he said no problem. So this year's art became a more general form of the Gimme Shelter piece. I was very aware of it, but I felt that I should use it as it was rather than trying to engineer a new piece with more specific information about the year. Admittedly, I feel I learned a lesson by dropping a bunch of money on the art back in early 2020, and then having to cancel due to covid. One of the incentives for me to hold the event again was to use this art, and I'm very glad that I did. I plan to use it in the future and just get different colored shirts and hoodies, but that plan could change. More importantly, I realized in executing the tournament again that I really missed the community and interactions.

The gear is fun to produce, and I'll always try to make it special. I appreciate the feedback and will consider looking at how I can use Shawn's art and at the same time provide a date reference.

Right on. :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: LoletaEric on May 15, 2024, 10:46:35 PM: Raffle info:

I have always been busy administering the raffle, so photos of it and the prizes and winners are hard to come by!

Here is a run-down of what was in the raffle:

- Cooler and cups from Sportsman's Warehouse
- PFD from Kokatat, plus t-shirt for grab bag items
- PFD from Pacific Outfitters
- Three custom gaffs from Piscean Artworks
- Ocean Setup with line counter from Englund Marine
- Grab bag items from The Lost Anchovy
- B2Squid - a squid for every angler! and grab bag items
- Light Okuma setup from Redwood Marine
- $50 Gift Certificate from Bucksport
- Box of Custom Jigs from Kenny Baker
- Salmon and Tuna artwork from Mike Kaiser
- Tekota reel from GS benefactors
- Tournament hoodie from GS
- 5 Hawg Troughs with extenders from GS
- Fishfinder from GS
- VHF from GS
- OG Redwood Trophy Trough from GS

I hope I didn't leave anyone out. It was a great spread for the group, and what a hoot it was to enjoy the winners' celebrations!

Big thanks to all of the sponsors and individuals who donated.

Please post photos of winners and items if you have them. Thanks! :smt001
Title: Re: GSXVIII - It's a Wrap - Big Thanks to the Community!
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on May 16, 2024, 06:24:37 AM: Well, the shirts are beautiful, and I love mine!

I might get creative with it and add not just the year, but the past years we couldn't hold the event with a slash through them using a paint pen. Ha! :smt004
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Post by: LoletaEric on May 16, 2024, 11:07:16 AM: After the raffle had just wrapped up and most everyone had cleared out, Sonny and his buddy Fabian were in the campground pavilion with me and Sonny asked about a Trophy Trough I might make for him. That made me realize what I almost forgot to do. I exclaimed, "oh fuck!" and ran out of the pavilion to my truck. I'd made a custom 48" Trophy Trough for Captain Jake Mitchell, as a thank you for selling the raffle tickets and an acknowledgement of his status as a legitimate ambassador for Shelter Cove.

I presented the big Trough to Jake as the last move of the evening for the event, with only a handful of people there. I wish I would've remembered to present him with it while everyone was still there. Jake was stoked, and he told those of us standing there that he samples fish for a government science agency using a janky old trough. Now he's got a new tool for the measuring and something to remember us kayakers by.
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Post by: rockfish on May 16, 2024, 11:15:30 AM: I want to extend a big thanks to Eric for the invite, it made my day when I got it, and has really helped me be in good spirits since then as well.
Henry and I had a great time, Tall Matt made it with us as well, and my GF too.
due to my own brain (its been a socially tough few years) we mostly stayed around The Tides hotel until sunday
We had a blast doing family things with the kiddo all dang day fri and sat, mostly watching him in the tidepools and the beach in front of the tides.
We did make it out on the water for a while during the tournament but due to health issues I didnt stay out long and just watched henry punch through the waves in front of the launch for over an hour, pretty funny watching a hobie come through wave after wave after wave. must be something about being lighter than the kayak itself to not getting bogged in the surf?
Sunday we made it over for gyotaku and boy was that fun making awesome shirts with Brandi and David! Henry has already worn his shirt to school and the sweatshirt and told everyone about his adventure.
Thank you to everyone we visited with for a wonderful and loving welcome back, it really means the world to me. Everyone was so welcoming and open for Henry and Mikaela as well, Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Again, Thank you Eric for putting this amazing event on for so long and reaching out, you're an amazing person!

also, henry still doesn't understand why Dennis is so nice and bad ass ;) , BTW, he wants a van like that so he can travel and be awesome like that too. he's already planning when I will take him out to use the jigs. Thank you!