Gimme Shelter III - VIDEO DIRECTIONS added on Page 43

Keepin' the thread alive with a couple old photos.  82 days to go...   

Here is a photo that's not too old..........

I'm in. 20' trailer in the campground with wife and 5 year old daugter that wants to shoot the BB gun too.

Old growth abs will be at  the top of the list right after good times.  See ya there.

BrianG and MBF  I'll be lookin for you!!!!!

The world record abalone was caught "somewhere in the Lost Coast". Maybe it's time for a new record?

http://www.mcn.org/d/abalone/lgabalone.html

Look who's in the 10+" ab record list 

http://abaloneten.googlepages.com/tendivers

Sonny

How is the diving conditions around there?  I am wondering if I should bring the long freedive fins or stick with my shorter scuba fins.  I can't wait to try out the new speargun!  Any other scuba divers going? 

I have been assembling my swimbaits and putting hooks on the jigs.  I fall asleep everynight dreaming of the big fish of shelter cove.....

I just have to watch all of Abkings videos until then.

How do you think the Halibut prospects will be that time of year?  I know it is pretty early.

Matt

How is the diving conditions around there?  I am wondering if I should bring the long freedive fins or stick with my shorter scuba fins.  I can't wait to try out the new speargun!  Any other scuba divers going? 
I have been assembling my swimbaits and putting hooks on the jigs.  I fall asleep everynight dreaming of the big fish of shelter cove.....I just have to watch all of Abkings videos until then.
How do you think the Halibut prospects will be that time of year?  I know it is pretty early.
Matt

Hi Matt,

The diving condition is unpreditable, there're good days when you get 15 - 20ft visibility and there're days that you can't see anything until you reach the bottom.  I would recommend shorter fin if you dive from the yak.  I've never tried SCUBA dive there but have seen people dove there.  May is a little early for the Hali at SC and usually you have to go out 5 - 7 miles for the big ones.

How is the diving conditions around there?

How do you think the Halibut prospects will be that time of year?

To get some clear water will be kinda lucky, but not un-heard-of.  There is halibut potential, but this spot would be known more for murky water than clear, so don't hold your breath (bad pun!   ).

With PeteB and Abman I think we're up around 50...  (potential) 

Count me in.  I plan to bring the ab/spearfishing gear.  

Bring yer pokepole!

Hi there,another long time lurker here from far nor cal,count myself and my dad in for the weekend.Shelter cove is awesome!

as the date nears, i"ll be down to make this trip. Ocean winds are(usually) at full strength in May. I don't want to get all fired up for another WX let-down.
I sure hope we can get a break and have some sweet conditions to match a SWEETER Hookup!!
 

as the date nears, i"ll be down to make this trip. Ocean winds are(usually) at full strength in May. I don't want to get all fired up for another WX let-down.

Way I see it is in three days there must be at least some window's of opportunity to get out and do some fishing.  And if I am for some reason unable to do that, I'll just enjoy the good company!

as the date nears, i"ll be down to make this trip. Ocean winds are(usually) at full strength in May. I don't want to get all fired up for another WX let-down.
I sure hope we can get a break and have some sweet conditions to match a SWEETER Hookup!!
 

Hey!  Don't curse us!!   

Glad to hear from you, my Brah from another Ma.   

Hi there,another long time lurker here from far nor cal,count myself and my dad in for the weekend.Shelter cove is awesome!

Welcome out of the lurker closet, trophy 1.  We'll look forward to meeting you and your Pop.   

Old growth abs will be at  the top of the list right after good times.

Yeah, AbMan!  Bring the 10" guage.  If conditions permit I'll point you in the right direction.   

as the date nears, i"ll be down to make this trip. Ocean winds are(usually) at full strength in May. I don't want to get all fired up for another WX let-down.
I sure hope we can get a break and have some sweet conditions to match a SWEETER Hookup!!
 

My experience running Kayak whale watching trips all through May is that the winds up here are mellow then as long as you're off the water by 2:00pm. They can blow strong anywhere near the Cape anytime but May is a safe bet if you had to pick a month

My experience running Kayak whale watching trips all through May is that the winds up here are mellow then as long as you're off the water by 2:00pm. They can blow strong anywhere near the Cape anytime but May is a safe bet if you had to pick a month

Quandary:  will the winds along the Lost Coast be too blustery in May?

Peace of mind:  a professional guide telling us it's looking good!   

(Thanks, Hawk!   )

That picture showing the huge swell, would surely spell  for me!

That picture showing the huge swell, would surely spell  for me!

Me too....before I discovered "scopace" in the pill form.....it's magical motion medicine........believe ME!