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Contest & Events => Contest & Events => : Latimeria September 26, 2016, 08:51:50 AM
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OK, I'm looking for an exact date, but the second Grinner Gathering will be in October or possibly early November. I'll check out tides and we'll plan on fishing the surf for sharks and stuff. If the swell is up that weekend, then we can fish Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards as the back up plan and have a bon fire to keep the chill away.
Keep tuned for upcoming news and dates!
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Hope to make this one. Last time sounded fun.
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Hope to make this one. Last time sounded fun.
Ditto!
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I'm thinking November 12th. It gives people a chance to make arrangements and there is an OK tide for that night. Not super ideal, but a sharky tide none the less.
Any opinions?
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I'm thinking November 12th. It gives people a chance to make arrangements and there is an OK tide for that night. Not super ideal, but a sharky tide none the less.
Any opinions?
That's a very good day (my birthday) ;D
Doubt I'll be able to make it all the way down to SD, but hopefully I'll at least be fishing up here!
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I'm thinking November 12th. It gives people a chance to make arrangements and there is an OK tide for that night. Not super ideal, but a sharky tide none the less.
Any opinions?
That's a very good day (my birthday) ;D
Doubt I'll be able to make it all the way down to SD, but hopefully I'll at least be fishing up here!
One way or another I'll have a beer in celebration.
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One way or another I'll have a beer in celebration.
Hoping I'll have several 8)
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I'm in, sounds like fun 8).........Grinner T-shirts ??
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I'm in, sounds like fun 8).........Grinner T-shirts ??
I'm going to make some pre-order Prehistoric Soul/Grinner T-Shirts here by the end of November. Maybe earlier if I could get my act together, but I also need to start designing the 10th annual Bat Fight shirts. I was told by the printer that they want the design to them sooner than later.
With the wife still out of work, I have to just be careful of my spending habits so I could get it all done. I'm also going to get premium vinyl stickers made... so much to do in so little time.
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I'm thinking November 12th. It gives people a chance to make arrangements and there is an OK tide for that night. Not super ideal, but a sharky tide none the less.
Any opinions?
If it's Nov 19th I can make it! ;D I'll be in town Nov 16th - Dec 1st.
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November 12th works for me right now. ;)
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I'm thinking November 12th. It gives people a chance to make arrangements and there is an OK tide for that night. Not super ideal, but a sharky tide none the less.
Any opinions?
If it's Nov 19th I can make it! ;D I'll be in town Nov 16th - Dec 1st.
^^ I vote for this!!
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I have a prize for the largest shark caught at the Grinners Gathering.
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o559/binhngo17/Mobile%20Uploads/3089f35e-5db5-4edb-88c0-e43efcb90318_zpssl7crucl.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/binhngo17/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3089f35e-5db5-4edb-88c0-e43efcb90318_zpssl7crucl.jpg.html)
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I have a prize for the largest shark caught at the Grinners Gathering.
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o559/binhngo17/Mobile%20Uploads/3089f35e-5db5-4edb-88c0-e43efcb90318_zpssl7crucl.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/binhngo17/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3089f35e-5db5-4edb-88c0-e43efcb90318_zpssl7crucl.jpg.html)
That's super cool of you, Binh!
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OK, I'm still nailing down the location, but it will probably be the same spot as last year. Just in case the weeds or surf is bad, Plan B will be to head to Mission Bay for Mud Marlin and Leopard Sharks.
Details to follow this weekend.
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Just in case the weeds or surf is bad, Plan B will be to head to Mission Bay for Mud Marlin and Leopard Sharks.
And 4 inch staghorn sculpin, haha. ;D
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Just in case the weeds or surf is bad, Plan B will be to head to Mission Bay for Mud Marlin and Leopard Sharks.
And 4 inch staghorn sculpin, haha. ;D
LOL!
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OK, here is an update. The surf this week is going to suck balls, so hopefully that means the following week it lays down in time for the Grinner Gathering.
The event will be held at the "Soup Kitchen" on the 19th. If you do not know where that is, be sure to message me and I will send you directions as well as parking instructions. The event will basically go from sunset to midnight or however late anyone wants to stay. Barring big surf or kelp, it has a great opportunity to get some bigger grinners. I'll also be searching out some other beaches just to see what the surf and kelp situation looks like just in case we need to change up spots.
SWAG... The gear will be done this week and I will have it in hand. I have the list of people who paid and there are a few of you that did not pay yet. If you ordered something and didn't pay, please do so. I will also have a card reader to take credit card at the event if need be, otherwise it will be sold off to re-compensate expenses.
Plan B in the worst case scenario will to be fishing Mission Bay for Leopards and Bat Rays. This will only be if the surf is absolutely unfishable and there are members who still want to fish.
That's it! We are getting close and keep checking back as I will be entering new info and details on the gathering!
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So here is the spot to meet next Saturday the 19th... Seaside Reef at Cardiff Beach.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cardiff+State+Beach+-+Seaside+Reef+Parking+Lot/@33.0028259,-117.2797737,1334m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dc0eb7c2705883:0x6fa933daf2373683!8m2!3d33.0016727!4d-117.27769
The long range forecasts are not super accurate, but it is looking to be a good surf for sharking. It looks to be 3-4 feet at the moment, but that is forecasted out to next weekend.
Parking stinks as you can drop off in the lot, but will need to move your vehicle up the hill to the residential area and walk down after dropping off gear...
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cardiff+State+Beach+-+Seaside+Reef+Parking+Lot/@33.0002592,-117.2774491,333m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dc0eb7c2705883:0x6fa933daf2373683!8m2!3d33.0016727!4d-117.27769
Or park down the 101 on the side of the road and hoof it up.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seaside+State+Beach/@33.0056138,-117.2806036,798m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dc0eb7a27be553:0xec8568d8eb1a053e!8m2!3d33.002509!4d-117.2778732
You could see the cars on the southbound side of the 101 at the top of the map. Either way, it's some good exercise.
If there are any changes, I will let you know ASAP. There is a spot close to here where might be better, but it is a tackle eater and rigs get swallowed up pretty good.
Shirts are in and sorted, so it's almost upon us! Let the Grinner Gathering commence!
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Anyone trying to make bait this Saturday?
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Have any of you ever been told the beach closes at sunset and been asked to leave, or is that pretty much non-enforced there?
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Have any of you ever been told the beach closes at sunset and been asked to leave, or is that pretty much non-enforced there?
Parking lots close but never been told to get off the sand.
Jim
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I never heard of the beaches closed at night, only some parking spots and lots like Jim mentioned.
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SK it is! Will have most of the day to fish, so I'll hit up some other spot(s) during the day and meet up with afterwards. Tom, mind bringing the SNBF swag I never picked up?
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Mike, it's been in my truck since March. Lol
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So who's avoiding who?
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So who's avoiding who?
He always avoids me on Tuesday nights!
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Just Talked to Mike we are in
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Just Talked to Mike we are in
Oh sh!t. Pressure is on.
Be good to see you.
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Just Talked to Mike we are in
HOLY sh!t! Donfish will be down, the Grand-daddy of Soupies! :)
I'm totally looking forward to the visit!
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Just Talked to Mike we are in
The Man. The Myth. The Legend!
What time should we show up?
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Just Talked to Mike we are in
The Man. The Myth. The Legend!
What time should we show up?
I was going to show up an hour before dark, but I think for the people who want to show up early, just meet at the Tidewater Bar and Grill in Solana Beach. It's 30 seconds away from parking and we could have some food and beverages before all the surfers get off the water. Just a thought, but I'll put a post up about it. I'll be there by noon in that case!
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Get your bait thawing, check your rigs, and get ready people. ;)
Got squish, various fish, octopus, and squish heads in the cooler.
Jim
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Get your bait thawing, check your rigs, and get ready people. ;)
Got squish, various fish, octopus, and squish heads in the cooler.
Jim
I plan on being on the sand by noonish, time you heading out Jim?
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I plan on being on the sand by noonish, time you heading out Jim?
I won't be up there until 5-6. Gotta work until 3, get home, load up, eat, and get up there.
Jim
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So much for the bar, gotta work till 2 or 3
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So much for the bar, gotta work till 2 or 3
Bummer Ray. Well, we'll see you out there tonight
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Well, if you are hitting the tavern, I'll see you around 1-1:30. I'll have the shirts with me as I don't want to lug them around all day, but will figure something out.
I'll see you at Tidewater Tavern or the Soup Kitchen! It's finally here!
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Good luck guys!
I sincerely hope you all catch some nice grinners but I know you'll have a great time regardless! sure wish I could join you but maybe next year.
Can't wait to read all about it!
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Good luck to all! I'm sure it's going to be a great time. 8)
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Am I first on the sand !??!?!
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What's the fish count!!??
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I saw Chip land a rinky dink leo.
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I saw Chip land a rinky dink leo.
There was a definite winner tonight and it wasn't Chip. Let's say that someone popped into Binh's spot and caught the winner. ;D
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I saw Chip land a rinky dink leo.
My back is still sore from hauling in all the damn salad attached to it.
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Ben Cantrell - Winner, Winner - Chicken Dinner with a 69" FAT female Soupfin Shark!
Sorry Chip, your leopard was bumped. lol
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No way!! That's freaking awesome!!!!
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Right on Ben!!