Roll Call for 9/19/09 HMB Derby

ChuckE
 I AIM TO REPLACE SOMEONE PULLING OUT!
May I be in?
 Steve

We're all crashin at Moochies Friday night right?

ChuckE
 I AIM TO REPLACE SOMEONE PULLING OUT!
May I be in?
 Steve

I just updated the list.  You're in.  No limit on the number of participants.

ChuckE,

Few questions for ya.

1. I have a friend who would like to go, can he just show up, pay and register?

2. I have never fished half moon bay (not even from a PB). I hear there are some areas to watch/avoid when launching? does anybody have any info on this? Also are there any other areas to avoid?

ChuckE,

Few questions for ya.

1. I have a friend who would like to go, can he just show up, pay and register?

2. I have never fished half moon bay (not even from a PB). I hear there are some areas to watch/avoid when launching? does anybody have any info on this? Also are there any other areas to avoid?

Great Questions!

Yes... Friends and Family are always welcome.  They don't need to pay or register unless they're competing in the derby.  It's just good to have a headcount for the BBQ.

The launch site is totally protected inside of the harbor.  You can fish inside the harbor where it'll be flat as a lake.  Lots of sardines in the harbor.  There are also reports of a few halibut being caught in the harbor too.  Total beginners may want to consider staying on the inside if the swell looks too big outside of the harbor.

Outside of the harbor, you have some choices.  You can go east (left) towards the beach and fish the flat sandy bottom for a chance at halibut and maybe a striper.  Tons of sardines there as well.  The area is mostly protected from a N or NW swell like is predicted for this Saturday.

If go west/nw outside the harbor, you're entering the reef area that holds rockfish and lings.  It has historically been the best place to fish, but beware of the shallow spots which can produce breakers and catch you offguard.  There's no need to go to far out.  One of the biggest lings ever caught in the derby was caught near the rock jetty.  If you go too far out, you run the risk of getting too close to infamous Mavericks -- the location of the annual big surf contest.  Not good!

The area around the harbor mouth and straight outside (south) are high traffic areas for power boats.  Please avoid fishing that area.

A GPS is a must in the case of fog.  If you don't have one, you should pair up with someone who has one and stay close.  VHF radios should be set to or scan channel 69 - for derby info.  If you don't have a VHF radio, you need to pair up with some who has one.

Thanks ChuckE for the intel, big help!!

First off, Ill have one extra guy entering the tourney, he can register when (if) he gets there. Then i got my wife/baby driving out at around 10-11 to hang out and chill..

So, do we need to be there at 5am to pay and register?

Just trying to figure out when I need to leave Santa Cruz..

THANK YOU!!!

oh, hows the weather looking out that way, like 6'  ?

I just got a report that all the fish in HMB are dead, there was an earthquake, and lava rose to the water, and dangerous CO2 gas killed the fish.  They also said not to go in the water until after 12:30 on Saturday to be safe. 

Add 2 more to the list.
kneetoe and Yakee  will be there to catch the biggest fish.

Add 2 more to the list.
kneetoe and Yakee  will be there to catch the biggest fish.

Done!

I wouldn't be surprise if Yakee does catch the biggest fish.  He won the 2nd Annual HMB Derby and the $1000 cash prize with a fat cab.

So who is camping out in the lot Fri night.  I think I'm down for that

ChuckE

Stoggie would like to participate, so count me in.

Thanks

As of now I am still in and on my way - however my truck broke down last night - seems OK this AM but I have a long drive - if Im not there in the morning, Im broke down along 101 or somewhere on 92 ... if you see a white dodge pickup with a green yak sticking out of the back - that's me - hope to see you all in the morning

We'll be there tonight and will have BBQ in tow. Frankfishing

FishMaster1 will not be present!

I'm recovering from a "butt" injury , so gonna go make some GAFs
G-luck & be safe at there everyone
Jim, now you need another yak!