GSXIX - Thank you!!

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Only 2 more days to the GSXIX event 

Windy's got things looking much nicer - let's hope it holds!   

The orcas might be up in eureka this year. Remember the ones at the cove last year?!

Tallest dorsal I've ever seen!!

The orcas might be up in eureka this year. Remember the ones at the cove last year?!

Tallest dorsal I've ever seen!!

Yes, we're watching them during the potluck at the Tide Inn.

I have a question on the barbless: Can we just clamp down the barbs on our existing jigs, etc or do we need to switch out hooks to true barbless?

I have a question on the barbless: Can we just clamp down the barbs on our existing jigs, etc or do we need to switch out hooks to true barbless?

However you achieve barblessness is fine.  It's all about that cotton ball standard, where a warden may rub a cotton ball across the de-barbed hook, and if any fibers catch then it's not barbless.

What's the best link for a forecast for the cove?

What's the best link for a forecast for the cove?

Right here, sir!   

NWS has consistently shown this type of call over their past several forecast iterations:

FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 3 ft at 11 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 13 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 11 seconds.

Here's one of my "trade secrets", that I try to pass on to others in many stories that I've written about Shelter Cove days where I was freaked out about going forward with a guide trip in the face of a forecast for 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots, north or NW.  Whenever you see the swell call at a pure N, as opposed to NW, the Cove has a high likelihood of being sheltered from the significantly higher sea state that's being generated by offshore winds.  With the swell itself only being 3 @ 11/4 @ 11, and the "Wave Detail:" first number being a pure N, I'm confident that at least the morning will be fishable.

When it blows all afternoon offshore, the sloppy seas will often linger into the next day, no matter how calm the wind is in the morning.  That type of scenario is what I'm expecting - fishable mornings with somewhat sloppy water off the point and out at the Whistle, and the wind may or may not come in to the point Friday or Saturday.  Fog is likely, but sunny and warm sound great!

It's the Cove.  Bring your game, expect a challenge, enjoy it all!   

Looking forward to seeing everybody.

I already told my buddies we won’t be cooking breakfast before going out Fri and Sat. like we used to. We will be on the water before 5:30 then come back for breakfast later. 😁

Getting all geared up and looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Safe Travels and see y'all at The Cove on Friday.

Getting all geared up and looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Safe Travels and see y'all at The Cove on Friday.

 

It looks like we have negative low tides too mid morning. Eric, is rock poling or beach fishing any good with those tides?

It looks like we have negative low tides too mid morning. Eric, is rock poling or beach fishing any good with those tides?

For sure, Ricci, but don't rule out the kayak fishing!   

Sunday's low is 10:13am @ -.4 feet, so 9am to 11am tidepool excursion is recommended!

I decided not to fish tomorrow and will arrive around 3 PM. I have just completed replacing the main electric breaker panel with a generator interlock, which took much longer than anticipated.  My old body is too tired from working 15 hours and needs rest.

My campsite is #87.  Stop by to say hello.  Love to meet all the participants.

Also, let me know what I should do with the fish that I might catch on Friday and Saturday.  I don't need any more fish at home.

Paul