GS6 - 5/12/12 - Another Year in the Books - Thank you to all who participated

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days to go...and the Kings are waiting   

Only 29 days?!  I better get my crap together!  I wasn't even planning to target salmon but the way things are looking I'll have to throw in a few more tackle trays.  Giggity giggity!

Ya i bought some apex an now i just gotta set up my down rigger

Me too!

New entries yesterday and today:  Charles Roberts / IBETHESHELLBACK - welcome!  Alan Uphold / Polygamist Al / 3wifes - welcome!  Bill Beckett / Bio-Bil1 - welcome!  David Batt / batt - welcome!  and Marvin Lau / Shicken - welcome!   

Thats gonna be a lot of plastic at the launch around 6am!!!

Thats gonna be a lot of plastic at the launch around 6am!!!

You ain't kidding!  Is there a record for west coast yak tourney's, because this one has to be getting close!  Logistically speaking I would imagine shuttle service from top to bottom is highly recommended right?

Is there a record for west coast yak tourney's, because this one has to be getting close!  Logistically speaking I would imagine shuttle service from top to bottom is highly recommended right?

Yes, shuttle recommended! 

I think Albion had 120 last year, and I don't know if there are bigger events down south.

The anticipation is building...

Yo GS6 Brothers!!! and quite a few Sisters!!! 

Eric I think I"m in...Al said he sent my entry...not having a constant connection/printer!!! sucks.... and staying abreast of the happings....man I've been out of it for a WHILE!!!

but your Tourney gets it all going...gives me a good vibe all year long...the only thing that suks about it is that it ends all to fast!!!

I've heard of over 150 at a couple San Diego tournies. Wouldn't wanna deal with numbers that big!

 good thing i bought a kart so i can walk lol

Welcome back Sledge!  Time to Get Some!

                              TEAM SIGN-UP PROCEDURE

To avoid anymore confusion and save me unnecessary time and effort,
 PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Register with Eric by 4/12/12
2. When your name appears on Erics' REGISTERED LIST,
    PM me with screen name, full name, and approved team choice.
    (You need to be approved by one or more members of an existing team)
    (You can also start a new team of 2-10 members)
3. Once I have received your PM, I will put you on your team and your IN.

You do not need to be in the team comp. to be eligible to fish,
 but you do need to fish with someone with a VHF for safety puposes

If I have missed someone that is REGISTERED and PMed me,
you want to start a new team,
I put someone on wrong team,
or your on a team and can't make it,
 PM me.

I will be at Erics' safety/intro meeting at the launch
and at the campground Friday evening for teams
needing to make final adjustments.
No team adds or drops will be accepted after 9:00 p.m. Fri.
(unless I'm still awake and you bring some bribe payola, gear or beer)

TEAM TOURNEY RULES
1. Team Average Format
    Total team points divided by the number of anglers on team=Team score
2. All scores on the team will be averaged,
     whether an angler fished or not,
     posted a score or not,
     got skunked or not
     or was a no show.
3. Late scores will not be accepted.
    Once The main board closes it's done.

Finally,
 Some of you know I'm not the "competitive type" when it comes to fishing.
I started the Team Tourney component of Gimme Shelter last year (Thanks Eric!)
as a way for me to personally give back to the community (NCKA) and tournament (Gimme Shelter)
that has been so influencial in my life over the past 5 years.
It's my hope that we can "compete" in the true spirit of sportsmanship,
to congratulate and celebrate the victorious and come to the realization
that we are all winners when we are on the water together persuing our passion!

Thanks,
Tad- GS Team Tourney Coordinator
 



 Team Signups,

NORTH VALLEY SLAYERS
Banjo/Tad Hocking
Beenfishin/Ben Wiechman
Fisheducator/ Tim Duffy
jbaker/Jeff Baker
Clayman/Chris Mayes
 
THE LONG SHOTS
Yakhopper/Eric Kaai
LJR/Leroy Boren
raydon/Raydon Shippey
barefoot1/Jeff Smith
Derrick A2H/Derrick Palk


LOOSE SCREWS
Sailfish/Sonny Nguyen
Jedmo/Jed Abuan
Fish n Brew/Martin Bennett
vjo. Hobie Dave/Dave Royston
Roughster/Aaron Rough
G-Whiz/Glen Armas
Lapulapu/Rey Santos
Daviator/Dave Cheng
Ghost/Frank Nunes

DAWN PATROL
Abman/James Cameron
Great Bass 2/Scott Gee
DrHabanero/Jim Gustin
Sackyack/Etienne Constable
batt/David Batt

A HULLS
Sin Coast/Pat Kuhl
Big Jim/Jim Russell
dpshim/Daniel Shim
cnew83/Chris New
Alshobieoutback/Alain Satre
Zisco/Fransisco Huante

LOCAL CONNECTION
LoletaEric/Stockwell
Domenic/Domenic Belli
Brandi/ Brandi Easter
Matanaska/Rob Bray
RHYAK/Ryan Howell
Guest/David Carter
Guest/Casey Kellogg

HIGH FIVES
Str8fishin/Jason Tanagon
Chadrock/Chad Price
Mrs.Chadrock/Sarah Wirt
Guitarzan/Ben Williams
Reelknots/Kiel Ramos
bloodbath/Joe Flores
Hightide/Allan Sanchez
Rock Hopper/Dustin Sneed
Tiny/Steven Martin

BALD EAGLES
Jacks/Terry Saufferer
Brother/Ron Saufferer

SOMETHING
NovatoDave/David Rossman
TDub/Tim Warner
JWR/Jeff Richards

SLAYRIDE
ravensblack/Craig Davis
otobepelagic/Allen Leepin
Uminchu Naoaki/Naoaki Ikemiyagi

THE CRAZY BEANERS
LilRiverMan/Kirk Graebe
Chumchum/Wesley Shum
Lucky13/Ernest Yu
FishingAddict/Mel Camu

PIER PRESSURE
snapperhead/Bill Johnson
lil snapperhear/Adam Johnson
Pinseeker11/Chris Johnson

NO HUM HOOKERS
Cajun/ Greg Mouton
Pac Man/Aaron Ostrum

TEAM NWKA
INSAYN/Craig Campbell
PNWKA/Paul Walker
Yaksurf/Dana Hilden

SAC VALLEY WRECKING CREW
Mudshark/Suntino Soldano
Birddog/Joseph Navari

FF FREAK BROTHERS
Kayote/Ed Johnson
TBone/ Tommy Arthur

SALTY DOGZ
cawingshooter/Micheal Lavoie
northeastfreak/Timothy Martel
David Matthews/David Matthews
Motiv8tid/Steve Spragg

DUMB LUCK
BigGabe/Gabe Nelson
fishmedic/Matt Nelson

HEADWATERS
vwool/Victor Woolworth
Bio-Bil1/Bill Becket

Thanks
Tad Team Tourney Coordinator
 

Welcome back Sledge!  Time to Get Some!

+1
He's Back
missed ya Mike,
Tad
 

Thats gonna be a lot of plastic at the launch around 6am!!!

You ain't kidding!  Is there a record for west coast yak tourney's, because this one has to be getting close!  Logistically speaking I would imagine shuttle service from top to bottom is highly recommended right?

Albion was CA's largest kayak fishing tournament last year at 126 (I think), but mostly because attendance for the Steve Moyer Tourney down South has dwindled from just over 200 a few years ago, to I think 118 last year.