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You guys are killin' me. 

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.

Whew!  That was good.  Had me thinking there for a bit

You guys are killin' me. 

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this year or not. Derik's pre-school class is going to be leading up the Rose Parade on May 16th.

We missed it last year to be at GMS8.

Whew!  That was good.  Had me thinking there for a bit

Haha! Man, I wish it was an April Fool's Joke...

GS9 Paid Registrations:

1.   Aquino, Ferdinand / BoyLaquino      Pro
2.   Baker, Kenny / Kenny Baker
3.   Barker, Matt / Chewbacca         Pro
4.   Barker, Ryan / RBark            Pro
5.   Belli, Domenic / Domenic         Pro
6.   Bennett, Martin / Fish ‘n Brew   
7.   Brockman, Cody / Backwoodsbadass   
8.   Brockman, Rich / MontanaN8V
9.   Calvert, John / Dogwood
10.   Cameron, James / Abman         Pro
11.   Camu, Mel / Fishing Addict         Pro
12.   Cao, Dan / Cowman            Pro
13.   Carraher, Craig / Rockman         Pro
14.   Cheng, Dave / Daviator
15.   Cheng, Lawrence / Flyaker   
16.   Chiu, Tony / Fishcomb         Pro
17.   Cleveland, Jeremiah / Portuguese Seahorse   Pro
18.   Constable, Etienne / Sackyak         Pro
19.   Dang, Tim / Dangalang         Pro
20.   Davault, Matthew / Mdoka_Matt      Pro
21.   Davies, Jeff / Codzilla            Pro
22.   De Lange, Tommy / Butete         Pro
23.   Dilbeck, Michael / dilbeck         Pro
24.   Duffy, Tim / fisheducator   
25.   Dye, Ken / Traildad            Pro
26.   Easter, Brandi / Brandi      
27.   Egger, Kenny / LumberJack   
28.   Foreman, Amos / SuperVato         Pro
29.   Freitas, Bret / nosoupforyou         Pro
30.   Fung, Jonathan / Fiver
31.   Gee, Scott / Great Bass 2         Pro
32.   Gosciminski, Jim / Goz         Pro
33.   Harrison, Scott / SF Harry   
34.   Havemann, John / Fisherman X
35.   Hayes, Justin / napajustin         Pro      
36.   Heitman, Jerry / SkiPro3 – Jerry
37.   Ikemiyagi, Naoaki / Uminchu Naoaki   Pro
38.   Jercich, George / IzodOut   
39.   Johnson, Bill / Snapperhead         Pro
40.   Johnson, Laura / Lou Lou         Pro
41.   Jones, Glyn / Jonesz            Pro
42.   Jung, Won / SmokeontheWater      Pro
43.   Kaber, Doug / crash
44.   Kaji, Isao / HapaIK            Pro
45.   Kangrga, Milan / mkmtkangrga      Pro
46.   Kelly, Kevin / brdopry      
47.   Kelly, Martin / Martianfish
48.   Kelly, Tiffanie / brdorpry’s wife
49.   King, Ryan / Live2Fish
50.   Krznarich, Ron / bojangles 42      Pro
51.   Kuhl, Pat / Cen Coast            Pro
52.   Lawson, Alan / Alfredo
53.   Lee, Mark / eelkram            Pro
54.   Leepin, Allen / OTOBEPELAGIC      Pro
55.   Marple, Ken / SCXFactor
56.   Martin, William / SOMA         
57.   Mason, Gary / Prophet         Pro
58.   McNeil, Brad / B-Rad            Pro
59.   Meier, Jim / Rockfish            Pro
60.   Mercado, Deva / Fish Flogger      Pro
61.   Monte, Kyle / Midwest
62.   Nakashima, Marco / AnglerFish      Pro
63.   Navari, Joe / Birddog            Pro
64.   Nguyen, Sonny / Sailfish         Pro
65.   Oneill, Amber / aHoku         Pro
66.   Patz, John / oldfart
67.   Pham, Kiet / Bluegill            Pro
68.   Pickle, Brandon / ?            Pro
69.   Pickle, Byron / ?
70.   Quinton, Josh / JJQ            Pro
71.   Ramos, Kiel / ReelKnots         
72.   Reyes, Herb / Herb Superb         Pro
73.   Riggs, Jeff / Jriggs            Pro
74.   Roberts, Chuck / IBETHESHELLBACK   Pro   
75.   Romero, Luis / Scubaluis         Pro   
76.   Royston, Dave / Hobie-Dave         Pro
77.   Russell, Jim / BigJim            
78.   Sanchez, Allan / Hightide         Pro
79.   Saufferer, Ron / Bald Eagle         
80.   Saufferer, Terry / Jacks         Pro
81.   Sawyer, Mike / Saw            Pro
82.   Sciucchetti, Pete / PineMtnPete      Pro
83.   Scriven, Joe / Coho Joe   
84.   Shu, Dennis / Old#7            Pro
85.   Shu, Roger / RSHU            Pro      
86.   Silva, David / Metallidave         
87.   Silva, Jon / shoprat   
88.   Sivongsay, Poe / Poe            
89.   Smith, Jeff / Barefoot1         
90.   Soldano, Sunny / Mudshark         Pro
91.   Stockwell, Eric / Abking         Pro
92.   Takagi, Brian / Ooter1         Pro
93.   Takagi, Steve / Dry Bones         Pro
94.   Turntine, Garret / garretturntine   
95.   Tyler, Tim / Tyrod            Pro
96.   VanArsdale, Aaron / Piski         Pro
97.   Varenchik, Darrell / Shiner1
98.   Walker, Sean / Piscean
99.   Wang, George / Kurious George
100.   Woo, Ken / Kenjan            Pro

$500 Cash Prize for AOTD
Runnerup cash pot is building and stands at $120 right now

For the first time, DFW has limited take on Pacific Halibut to May 1st through the 15th, so that species will not be included in the competition on Saturday, May 16th - let's hope one or more of our members will catch one in pre-fishing.  A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.

We've hit 100 registered participants with 62 of those in the Pro Division competition.  I have followed through with my intention to not promote the event this year because I want quality over quantity.  Numbers are down significantly from last year, and that's fine.  I hope that those who have yet to sign up will be drawn to GS for what I want it to stand for:  a fun long weekend of family and friendship where we enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Cove while respecting the place, the people, the fish and each other.

Thank you for helping me make this happen.   

Finally in the mail yesterday Eric. I still will fish CPR on tourney day regardless of the catch. Looking forward to this again.

Any particular reason for hali take season reduction Eric?

Rob, matanaska, has a thread somewhere on Hali season.

Any particular reason for hali take season reduction Eric?

It's pretty complicated, Rich.  Basically, we've never been paid much attention to down here in Nor Cal because we're at the southern end of the Pac hali range.  In the past several years since rockfish and lingcod are no longer open year round and salmon seasons have seen curtailment, more effort has been focused on catching the big halibut.  Somewhere along the line the states north of us along with Canada (International Pacific Halibut Commission) saw that we're landing significantly more than what our allotment is, so there's now some level of effort to legitimize our harvest.  I don't understand all of the details, but we need to cut our harvest this year in order to earn the right to harvest more later, or something like that...  Humboldt Tuna Club is the place to watch for all of the detailed info on it.  The season isn't only May 1-15 - that's just what affects GS.  It's actually like the 1st through 15th for May, June and July, and then open for the summer and closing at some point based on level of harvest.  I'd love to catch another one, but I'm not that interested in the idea of getting all that way offshore to bounce big gear in the usual 200 to 300 feet.  I had a really big one on while salmon trolling right out in front of the lighthouse years ago, but I never got a look at it.

Interesting, I will read up on it. Be nice to hook one, like Bigfoot did, but would also be nice to do it at a GS event where plenty are there to lend a hand, things are vicious!

Interesting, I will read up on it. Be nice to hook one, like Bigfoot did, but would also be nice to do it at a GS event where plenty are there to lend a hand, things are vicious!

The one I caught last year was more just a tug of war with the bottom. Once I got it to the side of the kayak it sort of laid there a foot or two under water. I netted it with my club ready. As soon as it hit the net I beat its head in. Fairly simple actually. Once I beat it I ripped its gills. Never picked it up till it was fully dead.

 

A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.

We could sub in Thresher Sharks like the beauties they caught at Shelter last  summer. 

A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod competition.

We could sub in Thresher Sharks like the beauties they caught at Shelter last  summer. 

It crossed my mind...

I'll keep it as is.  Two 30"+ lingcod landed and safely released on video along with two salmon should be the winning ticket.  If it's rough though, who knows?...  One lingcod could win it.

SOTD / Sportsman of the Day has always been highest catch and release score, but since rockfish are out I'm considering new criteria.

If someone does get a Pacific halibut during the event weekend (even boatside after the 15th), I'll offer a free Loleta Eric's Guide Service t-shirt for rights to photos/video.

A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and ling cod competition.

Eric,

I applaud your conservation efforts. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place and I hope my kids can experience the kind of fishing I've experienced.

What about adding green ling to the species list for GS? I think having salmon, ling cod and green ling sets up a fun, diverse and yet challenging bag for any competitive angler. We all know catching ling cod as by catch while trolling for salmon is a common occurrence. Adding a species like green ling really mixes the pot. Shelter cove has a very healthy green ling population and I think it's fun to catch those little buggers on light tackle.

Mike

The check is in the mail.... 

A California halibut would still count toward AOTD scoring, but it is now basically a salmon and lingcod (one word) competition.

Eric,

I applaud your conservation efforts. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place and I hope my kids can experience the kind of fishing I've experienced.

What about adding green ling to the species list for GS? I think having salmon, ling cod and green ling sets up a fun, diverse and yet challenging bag for any competitive angler. We all know catching ling cod as by catch while trolling for salmon is a common occurrence. Adding a species like green ling really mixes the pot. Shelter cove has a very healthy green ling population and I think it's fun to catch those little buggers on light tackle.

Mike

It's not a bad idea, Mike, but I'm keeping it as is.  Total inches on Salmon, Lingcod and Cali Hali - four fish turned in with no more than 2 of one species.  Lingcod over 30" landed and safely released on video gets 4" bonus.  500 simoleons to AOTD, and runnerup cash is building to $300 - if we hit that then third place pot builds to max of $200.