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

So, judging from an earlier picture, we can drive onto and launch from the beach? 4x4needed? I have but sometimes is not engaging.

Yes, Rob - you can easily launch from the beach, and usually we park on the beach, but that 8'+ tide midday will make it sketchy to park on the beach for the tournee.  4WD is a must - I've gotten stuck in a 2WD on that beach.

The Roleez trip from parking to launch is only about 30-40 yards.

FINAL 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
KEVIN JOHNSON- TEAM LONGSHOT
YAKHOPPER- TEAM LONGSHOT
SLEDGE- TEAM GET SOME!
ROUGHSTER- TEAM GET SOME!
DUBS- TEAM CODYS
CODY QUALSETH- TEAM CODYS

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! 22 TEAMS! WOW!!! THANKS PEOPLE!
These are the confirmed attendees.

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!

Congratulations for putting together what looks like a top notch event. I hope the weather is prime and the fish are ON. Its great to see another premium event in the way north. True nor-cal. Have fun all!

Yea Buddy!!!

Hey guys
Mike and I will be heading out tomorrow just after 10am. If anyone is fishing look for us.
Ryan

Brothers, if anyone has spare hawg through I can borrow I will really appreciate it mine is under water somewhere at fort Ross thanks

Again, thank you everyone for taking the time out of your busy schedules to participate in Trinidad Rockfish Wars. I am beyond thrilled with our turnout for our first event. Out of towners, you guys are really going to enjoy Humboldt.

Just another reminder about the meeting tomorrow at Pacific Outfitters Eureka. Check in, pick up your AWESOME gift bags, then we will go over tournament rules and the schedule of events for Saturday.

Saturday, tournament starts at 7am (that will give you 7 hours of fishing time). All players need to check in before they leave. I will have an EZ-UP tent on the beach. You have from 7am-8am to check in and get in the water. I'm fishing too, I don't want to wait to long for everyone to get in. I will be back at the beach at 12 noon, to greet people as they slowly come in. Bring you catch to the tent. We will measure your fish and tally your points then you can decide which ones you want to turn in. Once you fish are turned in, your done. Feel free to hang out, gut your fish, have a beer, what ever you want.

Awards party will start at 5pm. It's at the Holiday Inn Express at the McKinleyville Ariport (it's actually called the Eureka/Arcata Airport, but it's in McKinleyville). There will be snacks, beer, soda, etc. We will do the award thing, then you will be cut loose around 7ish to do what you want.  Then the second half of the party starts!

Aaron,  I won't be getting in till kinda late, can you either give my goodie bag to Sledge or toss one in a corner for me   I'd hate to miss out because I have to drive 5 hours after getting off work tomorrow

I will make sure you get one.

Mike Findley of Team Red Dog here. Can we buy tackle at the meeting? You guys still pretty well stocked on jigheads and junk?
Thanks

Way to go on the 22 teams, Aaron!  I plan to be at the meeting tomorrow, but my teammate can't be there - I'm hoping to pickup his goodie bag.  Thanks!   

Word on the street is you can. Word on the street is there may be something already in your gift bag to get you started. Tackle and coupons.

The bite was a lil slow this afternoon, but the water was nice as well as the sunset view from Flatiron.  It was a calm and peaceful paddle back in. 

The swells were steep, but I liked it.

Forecast improved - we like that!

.SAT...N WIND 5 TO 10 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 2 FT. NW SWELL 5 TO 7 FT.

The bite was a lil slow this afternoon, but the water was nice as well as the sunset view from Flatiron.  It was a calm and peaceful paddle back in. 

The swells were steep, but I liked it.

How was the tide on the beach this afternoon.  Rob, you going otw tomorrow?