GS11 - Big Thank You to the Community. Much Love. Reports start on pg. 38

Start getting your teams together. I'll post a GS11 team signup thread sometime today.
Where is the countdown, Sonny?

You asked for it 

Only 25 days left to GS11 derby!

Eric-  How many new participants?  How does that number compare to years past?  If it isn't easy to answer don't go out of your way or anything, just curious.

Butts and Chrome.....Thats All Im seeking this year at GS11!! 🤣😅😂

Eric-  How many new participants?  How does that number compare to years past?  If it isn't easy to answer don't go out of your way or anything, just curious.

Got 2 more entries today - that should be it for 4/20 postmarks...

44 rookies.  Not sure how that compares to years past, but here's a breakdown of stats on them:

- 8 of the rookies were guiding clients of mine;
- 2 of the rookies are NCKA OG's - Sean White and Cameron Cardoza;
- 9 are LCKA and/or attended Rockfish Wars;
- most of the rest are friends who didn't need to ask for a sponsor - they're coming based on the direct recommendation and/or plans of friends who are attending.  For instance, the Saufferer bros have three friends coming; Darius has a few friends coming; Jason Tanagon has a couple friends coming...etc.

I'm happy with how the tournament roster shaped up.  It's hard to downsize!

Jason's friends can't come. Please don't let them come to GS. PLEASE. That is if it is the same friends that were at Berryessa.

Jason's friends can't come. Please don't let them come to GS. PLEASE. That is if it is the same friends that were at Berryessa.

    

Rob got bit by the African teetsie milk ? Whatever that Schmidt is called ? 

Jason's friends can't come. Please don't let them come to GS. PLEASE. That is if it is the same friends that were at Berryessa.

LOL!  You mean my cousin's?  Why not?   

Jason's friends can't come. Please don't let them come to GS. PLEASE. That is if it is the same friends that were at Berryessa.

LMAO!! 😅😅🤣🤣..Now Now Rob, cant go blamin others for your Thirtyness!! 🤣

Eric-  How many new participants?  How does that number compare to years past?  If it isn't easy to answer don't go out of your way or anything, just curious.

Got 2 more entries today - that should be it for 4/20 postmarks...

44 rookies.  Not sure how that compares to years past, but here's a breakdown of stats on them:

- 8 of the rookies were guiding clients of mine;
- 2 of the rookies are NCKA OG's - Sean White and Cameron Cardoza;
- 9 are LCKA and/or attended Rockfish Wars;
- most of the rest are friends who didn't need to ask for a sponsor - they're coming based on the direct recommendation and/or plans of friends who are attending.  For instance, the Saufferer bros have three friends coming; Darius has a few friends coming; Jason Tanagon has a couple friends coming...etc.

I'm happy with how the tournament roster shaped up.  It's hard to downsize!

Interesting, thanks.  With right around 200 and noticeably less promotion this year I wondered what affect that would have.  Seems like not very much, at least yet.  I'm looking forward to a great event.  Thanks again and good work Eric!

GSX thread shows 198 registered last year...2 difference? 196 seems like a LOT to me...in a good way!!

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=70255.0

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Interesting, thanks.  With right around 200 and noticeably less promotion this year I wondered what affect that would have.  Seems like not very much, at least yet.  I'm looking forward to a great event.  Thanks again and good work Eric!

Thanks, Doug.

Numbers were down significantly about 3 to 4 weeks ago, and I started freaking a little about ordering several different shirt/hoodie/hat configurations without the volume to support it.  I was going to avoid putting it on Facebook at all, but I felt like I needed to bolster the roster.

I think that the phenomenon that's occurring is that there are lots more events now, so people are less likely to commit early.  To get over 100 in the final two weeks was unique.

It will be a great event - let's hope the spring winds don't hammer us too hard since they've been delayed by all the rain...

My two friends who registered and came to the event last year (Anthony&the spaniard) are coming back again this year but didn't have their shit together to get registered in time. So thats probably why we have 2 less registered. Of course I will have to give them shit about it all weekend.

My two friends who registered and came to the event last year (Anthony&the spaniard) are coming back again this year but didn't have their shit together to get registered in time. So thats probably why we have 2 less registered. Of course I will have to give them shit about it all weekend.

I printed a few extra shirts if they're interested.

My two friends who registered and came to the event last year (Anthony&the spaniard) are coming back again this year but didn't have their shit together to get registered in time. So thats probably why we have 2 less registered. Of course I will have to give them shit about it all weekend.

 

Looking forward to seeing those guys again.

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Only 24 days left to GS11 derby!