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

Thank you so much Eric and everyone who made GS11 happen ! Had a great time and got to meet new people. After everyone left on Sunday I went out in 50 ft lined up with red can and lighthouse and hooked a 30 inch cal Hali plus a 29 3/4 ling a rock and a 2 # barred perch . Then with wetsuit still wet went down and got a limit of abs ! What a day in the cove . I had to leave at 4 am but My dad Lawrence and Doug are there now tearing it up on flat seas. Thx everyone for the great time.


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Thank you so much Eric and everyone who made GS11 happen ! Had a great time and got to meet new people. After everyone left on Sunday I went out in 50 ft lined up with red can and lighthouse and hooked a 30 inch cal Hali plus a 29 3/4 ling a rock and a 2 # barred perch . Then with wetsuit still wet went down and got a limit of abs ! What a day in the cove . I had to leave at 4 am but My dad Lawrence and Doug are there now tearing it up on flat seas. Thx everyone for the great time.

Just an FYI - your perch is a redtail, not a bsp.

Excellent stringer. Congrats on the halibut!

This was my 3rd and favorite GS yet.  The vibes, the food, the conditions, the fish.   Just a straight up good time.  Thanks to everyone for making it a killer weekend.

Thank you Eric and Claire for another epic and memorable event. Your hard work in making this event a continued success is much appreciated! Kim, KK, and Kai Kai had a blast as well.

Shout out to Brandi for another amazing experience of fish printing for the little buddies, they love their t-shirts!

Great hanging out and meeting new faces that showed up to Shuland. Thank you to those that came by and contributed to the good times, whether it was food, beverages, or fun, it made this GS the most memorable of all for me and my family.  Big thank you to everyone that makes it possible, Steve Takagi, Marco, Tim, Dave, Glenn, Kevin, Tiffany, Martianfish, Old #7 and Dylanator, Big Jim, SC Trace, Aaron, Darius, Zisco, Josie and Mario, Mason, IRoeLikeThat. Thanks to you guys I gained 10 lbs over three days... We are humbled and honored to receive the Communitas Award from Eric, we look forward to continuing to promote what Gimme Shelter is all about. Remember, everyone is always welcome at Shuland, we try our best to throw down to the fullest!

Most importantly, I'm still amazed by the love and support shown for Steph. Thank you to those that came by to sign the banner. Some came up to us and straight up donated cash to the cause, including a couple of the sheriff's deputies that was checking out the scene and learned about Steph's condition. Much love and Mahalos to the entire NCKA family.

Oh was there fishing at this event? haha Congrats Terry for slaying them again, you are the man!

See you guys at the next one!

Sincerely,

Roger
(RSHU)

Every year just keeps getting better and better!!

 

THANK YOU to all who made it so awesome in so many ways!! Way too many to try and list!!

 

Got my first scallop at GS in 8 years of diving up there...

http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/catches/2634

Nice abs up to 9.5 inches, and my first abalone at all since 2015...

http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/catches/2633

Quality time on and off the water with old and new friends....shared drinks and food...hugs and laughter...shenanigans and fun.   

I will work on a vid in the next couple of days of some UW footage of playing with snails.

Love you folks!!!

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...$6,050 in the HOW/PIF raffle!! Holy Moly!!!!!! 


pps...somebody posted on my facebook that I could drive the same distance from Watsonville and spear big WSB instead of getting three snails...didn't bother to respond because they obviously don't get it...if all you care about is the fishing/diving at GS, then you are missing out on the whole point. 

pps...somebody posted on my facebook that I could drive the same distance from Watsonville and spear big WSB instead of getting three snails...didn't bother to respond because they obviously don't get it...if all you care about is the fishing/diving at GS, then you are missing out on the whole point. 

This! Some people won't go if weather forecast doesn't look favorable for fishing.  It ain't about driving bunch of hours to go fish or filling up the cooler!

It was good seeing you this weekend Jim.   

one of these years i may be able to go to this event >maybe GSXII I missed out again on some good times.

Alex/Alien

   

Eric Thanks for all the hard work you put in so everybody can have a ridiculous amount of fun!!!!

GS11 was my first and won't be my last...I had a great time enjoying the experience and meeting new and old friends. Two days of back to back fishing with rough swell was tough. Bummer I didn't get to dive for some abalone since I was tired after being on the water for 7 hrs each day then coming back to drinking and eating Not enough time. Next year I'm pacing myself lol

Thanks everyone who made this event what it is. Its definitely an awesome tournament in a majestic location with amazing people. I should have stayed a few extra days since its 104 in Fresno...yikes!!

A big shout out to Eric for an awesome job and the gears rock!! Can't wait for next year!!

Oh man.. what an incredible weekend!  Thanks to Eric & family as well as all those who pitched in to help out.  I was a doe-eyed noob this year but I plan on paying it forward next year and helping out wherever I can!  Saturday's conditions weren't ideal, but on a positive note... weather made luck more of a factor than skill & experience so this noob and his rookie buddy made the podium in the team event!  Ya baby! 

Thanks everyone and see you at the next NCKA event!

I in no way can build on what has been said about GS11.

Eric you have did such a great thing for the community of Shelter Cove and the community of the NCKA.

This was the first event that my wife Judy had went too.
She had so fun at this event.
 I  made connection with Kevin and he brought Darius  over to my camp with an introduction. Darius extended an invite over to Shuland , and Saturday nite Dennis called  Judy" Momason"and made here eat the most delicious food And made us feel totally welcome.
Thanks to Doug for bringing the oyster, and Jack for the knockout tacos.
I met so many new people and was looking forward to meeting others
But seem to not make the connection, there's always the next event.
Even with the ocean upside down starting on Mothersday weekend my ten days off flew by like they always do.
I have been in touch with Bulldog since last November when he contacted me about fishing pyramid lake. Not only did I get to meet  Alex, but got to spend some time on the water with him.

This event is the gathering of likeminded people enjoying life. Last year it rained and this year the sun shined on us.

This year I went on a trophy hunt for big abs to find zero viz, it happens. I caught few fish, but got many crabs to share.
But I had the best time with my family and friends.
Looking forward to next year.
Thank You again Eric and I'll be in touch soon.

-4est

DA MAN!

DA MAN!

The "Awkward" fruit!  (I'm referring to the banana).

DA MAN!

Where is the cereal bowl?????