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

 

I went to pick up some of the GS-11 prizes yesterday, and I don't have enough space in/on my car. 1st world problems. 

Rob will come by to help 

If you haven't signed up for your teams yet, please do so!

Well, the drive to Shelter Cove almost went without a hitch...almost. The drive was quicker than expected. Left home at 5:45 and could have arrived by 10 am, except for one slight hiccup. On the drive down the hill, I missed the sign to turn left at the fork (Yes, Yakhopper reminded me later to simply follow the center stripes.

So I ended up heading farther up the mountain to Petrolia, eventually leaving pavement to drive on unfamiliar dirt road. GPS told me to keep going. Ended up about 5 miles off course. At one curve in the road, I encountered a car coming downhill and moved to the right to give him room. Bad move! Very bad moon!! Ended up in the ditch next to the road. Honked several times at the car that passed me which initially backed up to see me...and then...he left. without offering to help.

So there I was, stuck in the ditch. Moving forward or backward just got me more entrenched in the clay soil. After about 5 minutes, another car came downhill, this time a lady who said she would try to call her husband to bring his chains to pull me out. An hour passed. No cell service. Eventually another driver stopped and, if my memory is still clear, she is a resident named Peggy who tried to help by gathering tree branches to maybe help me get enough traction to back out of the ditch. Before she got much done, the first lady's husband showed up to pull me out of the ditch successfully.

The good samaritans were surprised the first driver did not help. They said they were probably not locals. They said local residents help people out because it could very well be one of them in the ditch with no cell service.

So I eventually arrived at Shelter Cove a couple of hours later than expected. No truck damage; just a bit of mud that was washed off mostly by the drizzling rain.

I am SO happy not to be stuck on the mountain for the evening. And kudos to the very nice residents who helped me out of my predicament. I think I will get some chains to help out any people in similar circumstances. And maybe consider making my next truck a 4x4 if that makes a difference.

Damn! Well its an adventure, another experienced to put on your belt! glad it worked out for you. Thanks for sharing it.

Howard, glad you made it OK after that. Coulda been worse.

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Was that today? That sucks.

I just read a report of as wide open bite for salmon in Fort Bragg.  Krill filling up the FF screen.  That should bode well for Shelter Cove.  I'm going to slay some pink meat fo sure!

Good luck, everyone!


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Shelter Cove
“I ran north Friday and Saturday to Rodgers Break for rockfish and the fishing was fantastic,” said Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. “We limited out in 3 drifts the first day. We had what looks to be a big algae bloom in the Cove and near shore, which I believe it's a result of all the strong winds we've had creating upwelling. I am also starting to see a little more bait around and they were catching salmon in decent numbers on Tuesday, so I think things are looking up.” Saturday is the 11th Annual Gimme Shelter Kayakfishing Tournament at the Cove, so the launch area could be a little congested.

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2017/may/18/sohum-chp-seeking-man-who-fled-arrest-crashed-was/

Keep an eye out for this guy!

Jesus!   Alan Lawson saw that happen!!!   https://www.facebook.com/alan.lawson.35/videos/10155247291693290/

Howard!  Going for the adventure travel award!  Glad you had a good outcome and are now arrived.  See you soon. 

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I always carry tow strap and hydraulic jack for those occasions. 😁 last time it was for myself. A little Subaru pulled my 4x4 truck out if a hole

I woke up sick this morning and won't make it. 

That's a bummer, Ken. Youve been on quite the roll these past few weeks!

I woke up sick this morning and won't make it. 

Sorry to hear that, Ken.  I'll send you a PM about your gear.