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

Racinrob and Novofish entries in the mail in the morning. Will can call ourselves Team Rancid, if Tony approves.

Thats for tossing seatrout out of the mix!

Still a little unclear on the make up of the 10 fish that are allowed to be entered.  Since it is a 2 man team we could have 4 lings.  Could we enter say 4 lings and 6 cabezon, or just one of each species up to ten?

Thanks for doing this.

RHYAK and fishinmike will be Team Ling Stingers.

thanks Fishinmike!

We sent ours.  Malolo and Fishim will be Team Musubi

Thats for tossing seatrout out of the mix!

Still a little unclear on the make up of the 10 fish that are allowed to be entered.  Since it is a 2 man team we could have 4 lings.  Could we enter say 4 lings and 6 cabezon, or just one of each species up to ten?

Thanks for doing this.

Great question: Every team is allowed to turn in 10 fish total between the two people. If they catch 20 fish they can turn in there 10 highest rated fish, factoring in points per inch. It doesn't matter how many you turn in of one species as long as all Fish and Game rules and regulations are being followed.

Updated Points Board

I sent matanaska (Rob) a PM asking him if he already had a partner for the Rockfish Wars.  If he already has a teammate is there someone else who needs a partner?

-Mike

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I just dropped off my entry form.  Matanaska and Phatdawg will be "Team Tsunami Slay Ride."

Team Rancid - Rob that name stinks!
JK that's cool w/me - sounds like a band name...

Gonna be great to fish the Northern Nor-Cal regions with the nor-nor-cal bros!
Haven't been up there since riding the loaded down bicycle up the coast in 1983!
It was the most beautiful bike tour ever, can't wait to kayak there.

Any intel for the area is welcome BTW!

Thanks,
Tony - novofish

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

I might have to make a go at this, I thought Redbarn was going to be my last, next Im going Tiki, now this, I feel like The Who with 5 Goodbye Tours under their belts.

Cool, Ben - hope you make it!   

Way to book the Pacific Room, Aaron!  This is coming together - now if Ma Nature will do her part. 

The fish are definitely snapping.  I caught 5 good size blacks and lost a lingzilla that had to be 30+ lbs.  If it wasnt a ling then maybe it was a leopard shark.  It fought like a ling except for one of the tugs was extremely hard.  It broke the leader off about halfway up in 80ft in front of Flat iron rock.  No lings for me today.  The wind was blowing pretty good and the drift was fast.  I launched at 2:00 & landed just before dark.

Is anybody else doing their homework.  I have too many good spots marked from Bird rock to past Flatiron.  We will be turning in all ten if we can get out there.  No blacks under 18" & lings 30" or better is what we will be turning in as well as greenlings with my special bait (don't tell em Eric)  .  A hint: they can be found at low tide and I have almostOut always catch greenlings with this special bait  even when its rough and the water looks like chocolate milk.

With the Tiki event I haven't had much chance to think of anything else
Missed Albion and RBC due to other obligations
I would like to join this but can't commit till after Sunday,
What is the absolute latest we can join?
Says it is a team deal ... If I can swing it can I partner with ya Ben

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

I'm extending the register date to next Thursday (10/27). I just need the forms in my hand by then via email or snail mail. And checks too. Please let me know if you are going to be late and we will work it out.