*results pg 36*Simply Fishing Tournament 9/27/14

Which shall I use?!!!!

initially drawn to the siiiick custom blue noodle job, but looked longer at the rod on the left, and it seems like that one is full of good mana....

Looks like shit just hit the fans! Latest conditions

NW wind 18 to 22 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 6 ft and SW 1 ft. Wind waves 2 ft building to 5 ft.

Looks like to rocky day out there for sure!

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-123.32840&lat=38.55139

Which shall I use?!!!!

Neither! The reel handles are on the wrong side!

from NOAA
 SAT
 NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FT.
 NW SWELL 6 TO 8 FT AT 10 SECONDS.

From National Weather Service

saturday NW wind 11 to 16 kt. Partly sunny. NNW swell 2 to 3 ft becoming WNW. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

from NOAA
 SAT
 NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FT.
 NW SWELL 6 TO 8 FT AT 10 SECONDS.

From National Weather Service

saturday NW wind 11 to 16 kt. Partly sunny. NNW swell 2 to 3 ft becoming WNW. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

Yahoo looks like it's gonna be pretty calm out there.

from NOAA
 SAT
 NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FT.
 NW SWELL 6 TO 8 FT AT 10 SECONDS.

From National Weather Service

saturday NW wind 11 to 16 kt. Partly sunny. NNW swell 2 to 3 ft becoming WNW. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

What is the difference between NOAA and NWS.  When I go to either site, I get redirected to the same site.  So I don't know how they can be reporting differently.  Can you provide the links where you got that info?

-Allen

Just trying to scare off the competition? Causing no small level of panic!!! Timber has a sheltered launch right? or are we going head on into the surf? Never been there so what is the ACTUAL danger level at launch and land... On the water we are corks but launch/land how is it there

It can get big inside the cove during sets. Your gonna have to time both launching and landing.

Which shall I use?!!!!

Neither! The reel handles are on the wrong side!

If you are going to cast I would bring the smaller Avet. Since it's going to be gale force out there, probably doesn't matter but I would put some fresh line on.

Which shall I use?!!!!

Neither! The reel handles are on the wrong side!

Just flip it over & reel backwards    But I agree, handle IS on the wrong side 

Just trying to scare off the competition? Causing no small level of panic!!! Timber has a sheltered launch right? or are we going head on into the surf? Never been there so what is the ACTUAL danger level at launch and land... On the water we are corks but launch/land how is it there

The launch and landing should be fine. The predominant swell is rotated to the north and the cove should be protected. It's the west and southwest swells that close out the launch. Go north in the morning and plan to kelp anchor most of the time. The WX can be way off this time a year after a storm front. It could be FAC. Like Craig said, be ready to launch at first light, rig for a wet launch/landing, take a good look at the conditions for 5-10 minutes, then make the call.

*****Important Tournament Update*****

Please be advised that in the event of unsafe weather conditions the fishing competition portion of this event MAY be canceled.
Due to the unpredictable nature of our coastal conditions the final decision will not be made until 5:30 a.m. the day of the tournament.

Should this become necessary the grand prize would become the fist place raffle prize. As with all other raffle prizes you must be present to win.

I do not/will not take this decision lightly. All of the members of this great NCKA community are way to important to be put at risk for the chance to win ANYTHING. I could not live with myself if someone were to be injured, or worse, on my watch.

So please come on out, hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will proceed as planned. If not we'll have a great time shore fishing, hanging out, drinking beer (or hot chocolate) telling great fishing stories and bitching about the weather.

In either case the raffle/awards will be held after the potluck which will begin at 3:30 p.m.



ruben

Good call Ruben!!!

Once again the voice of experience has spoken.  I took a look at the NOAA forecast for that region and it does not look good.  As GB2 says, you never know till you get there.  Could be decent conditions, and I hope the weather gods smile upon you.

Most important is remembering in the ocean  it's always Safety First no matter what. Especially in terms of a tourney, wherein an organizer takes some defacto responsibility for the health and safety of participants.

Wish I could be there fish fro Redtail Perch if nothing else.  But my UCSC move in happens this week, so I'm working both days  ;-(   .....

Remnember to Have Safe and Be Fun!!!


Bushy

Good call Ruben!!!

Once again the voice of experience has spoken.  I took a look at the NOAA forecast for that region and it does not look good.  As GB2 says, you never know till you get there.  Could be decent conditions, and I hope the weather gods smile upon you.

Most important is remembering in the ocean  it's always Safety First no matter what. Especially in terms of a tourney, wherein an organizer takes some defacto responsibility for the health and safety of participants.

Wish I could be there fish fro Redtail Perch if nothing else.  But my UCSC move in happens this week, so I'm working both days  ;-(   .....

Remnember to Have Safe and Be Fun!!!


Bushy

Agreed. We still get the lures right  . Cant wait for a great weekend with everyone see you bright and early.

I concur with your decision.    Bring scrabble, bingo, and other bord games.  Well set up a wind break and lounge around.  Raydon