Trinidad Rockfish Wars- 1 (TRW1)- October 29th 2011

If we have any last minute people that want to join call Aaron (Pacman) cell 707.496.1662. I will have you email or fax the forms in (707.443.6328), then I will have my head cashier call you up for c.c. payment over the phone. That will get you locked in. I need the fax or email first. Thanks anglers.

Eric, if you want to do a fish fry, call me up on my cell. I will fill you in on what I have planed. I like your idea! If you're down, I'm down.

Looks like I'm in
Any takers for team "Long Shot" 
(Figured the name was fitting for the travel time)
I will be ariving between 11:00pm and 1:00am Friday Night

See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

YEHHAWWWW!! We will see you there Eric!!!

Its looking pretty good on the localized forecast for the exact area.

Saturday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNW around 6 kt in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers. WNW swell 7 ft. Wind waves around 1 ft.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.05437251586449&lon=-124.15752410888672&site=eka&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=marine

 

Yakhopper, you have a teammate. Mike Owen, local guy, great fisherman, works at Pacific Outfitters Eureka. We will see you soon.

Its looking pretty good on the localized forecast for the exact area.

Saturday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNW around 6 kt in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers. WNW swell 7 ft. Wind waves around 1 ft.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.05437251586449&lon=-124.15752410888672&site=eka&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=marine

 

BOOOOIIIIIIING!

List of COMPETITORS and TEAMS for TRINIDAD ROCKFISH WARS 1 (TRW1):

PACMAN- TEAM OBNOXIOUS KICKS
WHITEFEATHER- TEAM OBNOXIOUS KICKS
DARIUS- TEAM NCKA SMC CREW
DROPNLAX- TEAM NCKA SMC CREW
THE KRAKEN- TEAM BRIDGEPORT
HYDROSPIDER- TEAM BRIDGEPORT
REDWOODFOX- TEAM HARD CORE
ARRON NEIGHBORS- TEAM HARD CORE
JACKS- TEAM BALD EAGLES
RON SAUFFERER- TEAM BALD EAGLES
GREG KLINETOBE- TEAM FISH SLAYERS
MATTHEW DAVIS- TEAM FISH SLAYERS
DAVID BOWERMAN- TEAM BOWERMANIACS
DAVIN BOWERMAN- TEAM BOWERMANIACS
ABKING/LOLETA ERIC- TEAM DOMINERIC
DOMENIC- TEAM DOMINERIC
MATANASKA- TEAM TSUNAMI SLAY RIDE
PHATDAWG- TEAM TSUNAMI SLAY RIDE
RHYAK- TEAM LING STINGERS
FISHIN MIKE- TEAM LING STINGERS
MALOLO- TEAM MUSUBI
FISHSHIM- TEAM MUSUBI
SALTY DAWG- TEAM PROFISH'NT PIRATES
GMON- TEAM PROFISH'NT PIRATES
AWESOME- TEAM MISFITS
GONZO- TEAM MISFITS
CAJUN- TEAM NO HUM HOOKERS
TOPHER- TEAM NO HUM HOOKERS
RACINROB- TEAM RANCID
NOVOFISH- TEAM RANCID
ANDREW LODES- TEAM RAM ROD
TREVOR MANIACI- TEAM RAM ROD
ZACH LODES- TEAM SLAYER
JULIAN MONTOGA- TEAM SLAYER
MICHAEL FINDLEY- TEAM RED DOG
MATT TOBIN- TEAM RED DOG
GUITARZAN- TEAM GUITAR HOPPER
ROCK HOPPER- TEAM GUITAR HOPPER
MIKE OWENS- TEAM LONGSHOT
YAKHOPPER- TEAM LONGSHOT

KEVIN JOHNSON- TEAM ??? -- DO YOU NEED A TEAM MEMBER?

THREE MORE HOURS LEFT TO REGISTER!
These are the confirmed attendees. If you need a teammate, some of the people signed up don't have teammate yet, so hook up with them.

It's going to be a great time. Thank you to all the people that are participating in the first of many Trinidad Rockfish Wars! Looking forward to meeting everyone and for the out of towners, welcome to Humboldt County!

Hello everyone! I would like to thank you all for making the time to be apart of the fist of many Trinidad Rockfish Wars. To all the people that are driving up from out of town, welcome to Humboldt County. Our county was rated top ten best counties in the United States by National Geographic Magazine. Make sure you take the time to enjoy our redwoods, beaches and many little towns (Eureka, Arcata, Ferndale, etc).

Friday, 6:00pm, at Pacific Outfitters of Eurka (1600 5th Street) we will have a pre-tournament meeting. We will check in with everyone and go over all the rules and schedule of events. We will also be passing out tournament gift bags. If you cannot make the pre-tournament meeting, I can't promise you will have a gift bag, but I will make a large effort to reserve one for you. If you want a gift bag but can't make the pre-tournament meeting, than I suggest you send me an email and I will reserve you gift bag for Saturday.

Sunrise will be around 7am, so that will be the start of the tournament. I will be at the water at 6:30am. You must check in with me before you go out. Look for an easy up with Pacific Outfitters and LCKA banner. Last fish to turn in will be at 2pm. If you have any questions bring them to the pre-tournament meeting or shoot me an email.

Thanks again anglers,

It takes me 10 minutes to get to Eric's house and he's north of me so I think I may have the longest drive ahead of me (Fresno to Trinidad).     Eight and a half hours of driving joy! Next year you guys should send out an invite to the NWKA guys. Pretty much any of them that live south of Portland, OR have a shorter drive than me and Eric.

I wanted to ask you guys if you think I need to bring my wheelez or is the tournament launch really close to the parking area? I just don't want to bring any gear I don't need.

Another question, do you guys know of any beaches that are good for surf fishing near Trinidad? We might work in a few hours of surf fishing on Friday and I'm hoping you guys can let us know some good spots you know of.

Thanks,
Scott

Scott,
Are you going to pick up Terry?
If so than he will prob drive part of the way, and I will still have the longest drive
See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

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Scott,
Are you going to pick up Terry?
If so than he will prob drive part of the way, and I will still have the longest drive
See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

Sent from my HTC Aria

Yep, you got me.      

Long drive, but I think we are both going to have a good day. You can "exercise the demon" of that MBK salmon that got away.

Scott,
Are you going to pick up Terry?
If so than he will prob drive part of the way, and I will still have the longest drive
See Ya There,
Eric / Yakhopper

Sent from my HTC Aria

It's OK, I've literally driven from one side of the state to the other for fishing tournaments in the last six weeks! La Jolla to Trinidad.

Bonfire sounds good maybe after the beers on clam beach or just skip the $4 beer and just drink them on the beach with the fire.
Any one camping that night.

Darius and I were planning to camp out on the beach if the weather permits and if other kayak anglers are doing the same (safety reason, don't want to be the only one doing it).  Reasons I'd like to camp out there is cuz it's cheaper and no drinking/driving.

Has anyone camp out on that beach before?

Changed my mind about camping out.  it's going to be 46 degree or lower at night.  The beach has no shower and I plan to do some recon on the water on Friday.

Found a super cheap hotel for $55 a night:

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/eureka-town-house-motel.html?aid=314059&label=hotel-288611&utm_source=tripad&utm_medium=SPPC&utm_content=text-cr&utm_term=hotel-288611&do_availability_check=on&checkin_monthday=28&checkin_year_month=2011-10&checkout_monthday=29&checkout_year_month=2011-10&lang=en

Hermes

Not sure this is the best neighborhood.  You may be able to pick up cheap companionship near this one.  It lists carpeted floors so it must be nice.    One benefit is that it is close to pro sports center and lost coast brewery.  You might have some stories to share.

New developments for TRW1-

Looking for a place to stay:

The Holiday Inn Express in McKinleyville, CA. It's the closest hotel to Trinidad. They are giving us special rates. Normal rates are $140/night. Our rate is $94/night! Their hotel includes a Deluxe Complimentary Breakfast, Indoor pool/Jacuzzi and plenty of safe parking for trailers with kayaks and gear on them. Just say you want the Rockfish Wars rate. I blocked a bunch of rooms. Locals can take advantage of this too. Check out the link:

http://www.arcata-eurekahiexpress.com/

Awards Party:

Also, Holiday Inn Express has was kind enough to donate their "Pacific Room" for the awards ceremony after the tournament. We will shoot to have the Awards party around 5:00pm. That will allow everyone to wash up and look fresh. There will be appetizers, beer and soda for everyone. That should wrap up around 7ish and then people are free to do what they want to due for Halloween weekend. Arcata has lots of restaurants, live music, etc

Anyone else staying here? I'm going to book tomorrow. Thanks for working out that deal, Pacman.

Also, any of you locals know of any bars that will be showing the UFC fights Saturday night?