Monterey Rockfish Opener 05/01/2010

Damn!!!  I've got a wildland class that saturday... Looks like i'll be heading down to MBK on Sunday the 2nd pending the weather.   I'm still a noob and hear that MBK is a good place to start.  Plus I just got my rack all setup on top of my mustang -  kinda rediculous looking, i'm proud!
  Good luck everybody

Well, I might stay overnight and fish the next day as well.  If I do, I can try and meet up with you on Sunday if you want some company.

Michael

FYI...checked out that website and just tried to call the Pool Desk: 

http://www.garlic.com/~triblet/ba_diving/launching_at_stillwater.html

"Call 831-625-8507 (Beach and Tennis Club main number) or 831-625-8536 (the pool desk, where they make the reservations)..."

The girl who answered said they don't take reservations and she said she didn't know why they had those signs up anymore...

So...I guess it is just first come first serve and take your chances...

Looking forward to checking the place out!!
 
Sincerely,

Jim

Hey Bink... that'd be awesome bro.  I'll keep in touch

FYI...checked out that website and just tried to call the Pool Desk: 

http://www.garlic.com/~triblet/ba_diving/launching_at_stillwater.html

"Call 831-625-8507 (Beach and Tennis Club main number) or 831-625-8536 (the pool desk, where they make the reservations)..."

The girl who answered said they don't take reservations and she said she didn't know why they had those signs up anymore...

So...I guess it is just first come first serve and take your chances...

Looking forward to checking the place out!!
 
Sincerely,

Jim

Thanks for the information.  Well, hopefully, those of us who go, will be there early enough for it not to matter.

Hey Bink... that'd be awesome bro.  I'll keep in touch

Definitely, keep in touch.

Michael

I won't be able to make the opener because of work, but will hopefully be in that area on monday and tuesday the 3rd and 4th.  i was thinking of launching out of capitola, but down for somewhere else nearby

SO SINCE IT SOUNDS LIKE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE NOW, WE WILL MOST LIKELY PAY AT THE RANGER STATION COMING IN RIGHT? HOW MUCH IS IT FOR ENTRY FOR 17MILE DRIVE ANYWAYS, ANYONE?

$10

kool thanks porky! im planning on getting their super early then! cant wait!

Okay folks here is the WX from the noaa for this weekend:

SAT
W WINDS 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT.
W SWELL 6 TO 8 FT.

Based on the weather report, it looks like it will be sunny and warm, but there will be a bit of a breeze and more swell than I would like to see.  I suspect the morning will be okay, but that everyone will want to be off the water by noon.  Any other opinions on whether this hookup is still a go?  The other option is to move it up the coast a bit to MBK which is even more protected.  Any strong opinions one way or another?  My vote is to attempt the launch out of stillwater.  I am planning on getting there at around 6:00 AM.

Michael

See you there! Bringing dive gear too, just in case I get seasick out deep

I'm looking to go on Sunday. You can also launch from the boat launch next to the Coast Guard/seal rocks.  Easy and you don't have to drag your yak through the sand. The parking lot is only a few feet away and the parking cost the same as at MBK.

Good luck guys. And don't forget to avoid the Pinnacles SMR.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/ccmpas_list.asp#pinnacles

This NOAA point&click tool is usually accurate. Here's a forecast for that specific area. Looks gnarly. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.55101728853513&lon=-121.97296142578125&site=mtr&smap=1&marine=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=marine

Is it that time allready. I may be out at MBK depending on the tide and wind.

see you all on the water.

This NOAA point&click tool is usually accurate. Here's a forecast for that specific area. Looks gnarly. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.55101728853513&lon=-121.97296142578125&site=mtr&smap=1&marine=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=marine

PK it does look bad this weekend but Tuesday is shaping up pretty nice. I feel a cold coming on......... like for maybe Tuesday through Thursday.

Tight lines~!

rob
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