GS4 - The MADNESS begins!!!!!!!

I have put the deal in motion to have the new blue Trident Angler 15 as the grand prize - seat included.  There are other nice prizes in the works too.

We have 29 of us so far who have confirmed a desire to register and attend the event.  I've been considering what happens in the event of bad weather/WX.  Since many of us are booking rooms and will attend no matter what, and showing up only in the event of good weather is an option that some will choose, I may setup pre-registration in order to sweeten it for those who commit earlier than, say, May 1st.  I'm going to have at least 4 dozen shirts printed up.  Pre-registration will likely be $25 including a shirt and the tournee fee.  If I get 40 pre-registrations the shirts and the boat will be paid for.  I may charge $40 for late registration all the way up to tournee day.  If the money collected exceeds the receipts for boat, shirts, potluck supplies and other tournee stuff I'll put it back in a pot to be raffled or given out as prize money.

This is what I have in mind at this time.  Input is welcome.

List of potential participants so far:

Abking
AlgieSwift
AlsHobieOutback
Andy1976
Banjotad
CaptainKayak
Crash
Danglin
Darius_MMIII
Domenic
Dr. Habanero
ElDorado
EWB
FishFarmer
fishloomis
GreatBass2
HamachiJohn
Jedmo
Jimmy
JWR
KayakJack
MattS
MBYakker
Sailfish
Sin Coast
spedrcr
Tigerfish
Vjo.HobieDave
yakhopper

That's 29 of us so far - 3 months from gameday!

If I can work a deal to return the yak if a hurricane rolls through then I'm going to make the grand prize happen.  

Doesn't seem right that Stoggie isn't there, so count me in again this year.


Whoo Hoo!

Stoggie

Count me in on the fun...been hanging back with no drivers lic...thinking can i, can't i???  I'll just make it happen...if anyone see's a yak/some gear on 101 north of ukiah...pick me up, I'm headed to GS4!!!

Sounds great BlackAb!  I will be there rain or shine, that is why I got my new rain jacket!  We (the family) are taking the new (to us) camp trailer over so will be weather ready.  I am hoping to spend a few more days after the tournament to do some more fishing, diving and exploring.

I got some wood to start turning out some knockers.  I will donate a knocker and some lures for prizes again.

Let me know where to send the check!

I have a trout derby with my co workers on the 12,13th then will jet over to Shelter Cove on the evening on the 13th.  I hope to dive Friday and win the tourney on Saturday    WoHoooo!

Stoggie, Al and Tad, the first Whiskey Flip is on me!

I'll be there. Hey Matt aren't knockers supposed to come in pairs?

True amphibian, that is why we have two hands 

List of potential participants so far:

Abking
AlgieSwift
AlsHobieOutback
Amphibian
Andy1976
Banjotad
CaptainKayak
Crash
Danglin
Darius_MMIII
Domenic
Dr. Habanero
ElDorado
EWB
FishFarmer
fishloomis
GreatBass2
HamachiJohn
Jedmo
Jimmy
JWR
KayakJack
MattS
MBYakker
Sailfish
Sin Coast
Sledge
spedrcr
Stoggie
Swellrider
Tigerfish
Vjo.HobieDave
yakhopper

That's 33 of us so far - 3 months from gameday!

wow Darius you are alive. You have 3 months to buy and sell the same yak at least 5 times  Assuming mom can hold off on the delivery and she in an OK mood I am down for the event.

I know, I hope to see you guys, please dont forget to bring spare kayak for me LOL, any whats the campsite number and how much it cost? Black Ab, where should we send the check? are there any T-shirts to pre order?

Thanks guys cant wait!!! so far its looking good!!! Hopefully fam can go this time!!

Count me in and my buddy greg (Blue Native) as well.   

Stoggie, Al and Tad, the first Whiskey Flip is on me!

Good luck in the trout tourney Matt.

Can't wait for another Whiskey Flip!
See ya all there

Stoggie

hey eric throw my name on that list!

List of potential participants so far:

Abking
AlgieSwift
AlsHobieOutback
Amphibian
Andy1976
baitNbeer
Banjotad
BillS
Blue Native
CaptainKayak
Crash
Danglin
Darius_MMIII
Domenic
Dr. Habanero
ElDorado
EWB
FishFarmer
fishloomis
GreatBass2
HamachiJohn
Jedmo
Jimmy
JWR
KayakJack
MattS
MBYakker
Sailfish
Sin Coast
Sledge
spedrcr
Stoggie
Swellrider
Tigerfish
Vjo.HobieDave
yakhopper

That's 36 of us so far - 3 months from gameday!

Regarding the tournee, I propose something like this:

- AOTD format (greenling 11 points/inch, lingcod 5 points/inch, rockfish and cabezon 7 points/inch)
- participants to fish in teams of at least two but score individually
- each team to have VHF, camera and measuring device
- bonus points of 1 inch for C&R
- fish to be entered either dead or in pixels
- tournament director cannot win grand prize

I'm still deciding on this and, as always, I welcome input.

man, I want to go, but I don't know if I can.

Dave

how bout a raffle for any fish over 16 inches?