Jan 18th San O WCW Jackpot/Awards/Potluck

[WCW Moderator]

This Sunday!!! It is looking like 70s and 2-3 footers and the 2014 3 Kings have decided to get together and fish the spot that kicks out winning fish. BWE and OEX are going to supply and grill up pollo asada. For the potluck we are asking for the rest, tortillas, salsa, queso, drinks, plates etc. Gates open at 6 am jackpot finish at 1pm with potluck lunch to follow.

Sign up here and list what you are bringing for the potluck.

This is cross posted on BWE and Baytubers, will update both on the list of who is going.

Iceman pollo asada and brownies
Paintnfish tortillas and drinks (probably Monsters and won't share em)
Ful-rac plates and napkins
Rossman chips and salsa
ZED ?
Landwhale grill
Cabo John ?
TRex black Beans
Erinoo Drinks and stuff
Steveooo cheese and waters
GregAndrew potato salad
AndyACE guacamole
Crazyfishnfool dessert
Deamon Spicy Garlic Edamame
Yak-Fish-Socal forks and cups

[paintnfish]

Ill bring tortillas and some drinks.

[Zed]

Whos in charge of video?

[Iceman]

Com on Zed, don't scare off any would-be jackpot contributors, I plan to launch and land without any surfing involved. 2-3 footers SHOULD be cake. :D

I am manning the grill and will raise the ante with Wanda's world renown decadent brownies.

[ful-rac]

I'll bring plates and napkins...How many do you think we will need?


No camera I'll let someone else do that... :eek:

[rossman]

I'm in with chips and salsa

[Iceman]

If you are worried about the surf, bring some surf fishing stuff just in case. If it is as good a forecast as stated, get there 5:30-5:45 latest to make sure you get in. $15 parking, so car pool if you want to save some money.

[mrJB]

Too short notice for me. Andy, you know that 2' - 3' will make for some interesting landings ;) :D :rolleyes: :eek: ...

[GregAndrew]

NOAA Marine forecast has W and S swells at 1' and wind less than 5mph for Sun. A minus tide at landing time should also be good for killing the surf there, but be ready to walk your yak in over the reef. And land with your drive out, unless you have it rigged weedless :D.

[GregAndrew]

And a few days before the new moon could be very interesting out there :D.

[Zed]

Smaller than a sewer wake.

[steveooo]

Sounds like a hoot. I'll bring cheese and a case of H20 :cheers1:

[GregAndrew]

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/box-canyon-1-14.574213/

[rossman]

There seems to be yellows all up and down the coast in the 200 to 300ft range. Newport is killing them just south of the harbor. Half day out of Dana had a dozen today and they can't make the box on a half day. Seaforth had 90 today.

[SorryCharlie]

The dana boats have been catching yellows along the entire stretch from the SC pier down to Box canyon in 200-300 ft.

I really want to try and hit it, but from what I heard it is all metered schools they stop on, so it may require some serious ground coverage. Also, a definite surf launch. I am interested in making the shorter run to Box canyon to see if they are still around in reasonable numbers there.

[Zed]

That "Box Canyon" area is a good hour plus commute from the launch. Probably more. Getting out to 50ftm straight out from SanO is still pretty far, maybe half to 45min. Lots of options. Dont want to sway anyone since theres $$$ and smack at stake.

Im in but still undecided on menu.

[GregAndrew]

There are certainly nice fish as close as the surf there. Paddle to the right depth, for YT, is going to be about the same as the NW Corner at LJ. Then you need to find em. A group spanned out, looking for baitballs might be just the ticket. First guy has to play his fish till the others converge though lol.

[Lipripper92592]

I have a feeling this is going to be an EPIC day for some~

[ful-rac]

Maybe rossman can get steevoo to give up his halibut spot for the rest of us....

[rossman]

That might be a little underestimated Greg. I have a spot just outside the last kelp almost straight out from the launch and it is 2.25 miles from the launch and the area where the squid were last year is . 5 to..75 miles beyond that and you are still less than 75 ft of water. Not sure of the distance to the NW corner but I would estimate less than 2 miles. But like you said lots of options. I finished last year with a 30 pound flatty less than 200 yards from the truck. Really going to be interesting to see what this group comes up with.

[Iceman]

Maybe rossman can get steevoo to give up his halibut spot for the rest of us....

hmmmmmmmmm if only there were some clues.............. :D

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_4061.JPG

[beardedguy]

Could someone please post a picture from
google maps to show where this is thanks.
Maybe circle where you park and launch from.

[erinoo]

Been under the weather but I'll play. Drinks, and something good to eat from costco.

[cabojohn]

*I will bring the shotgun for the start of the event since Troy has the video / media handled.


2-3' surf at Lake SanO...is almost flat like conditions.:eek:
I'll know for sure if I am going to make it Saturday evening after I check the surf report again? I suffer from IMAWUSS-ITUS and may just watch from the peanut gallery.:D
Edit
**Pasta Salad** :):)

[T-Rex]

Count me in! I'll bring black beans.

[steveooo]

Maybe rossman can get steevoo to give up his halibut spot for the rest of us....

I don't have a halibut spot. I have Rossman's halibut spot, which is even better. Should be a fun day!

:aetsch:

[Iceman]

Nice! this is shaping up like a master class :D 2-3 foot surf never seems to look the same from day to day, but the cool thing about San O is there is not a lot of punch in the waves there unless it is a huge day, especially at Old Man's where we launch and land.

[crazyfishnfool]

The boss just gave me a pass. I will see you guys there. I will bring some type of deserts.:reel:

[Deamon]

In! Spicy Garlic Edamame. Jim

[Iceman]

Directions:

Take the 5 to Basilone exit

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=647

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//33.377938,-117.568152/@33.3780374,-117.6025449,13z/data=!3m1!4b1

[easyday]

Damn wish I could go...:mad:

[GregAndrew]

As soon as Basilone Rd. narrows to one lane, take the next right. If you see a line of cars at the stop sign, turn right and go to the end of the line. If no line, then straight thru the stop sign to the gate. Follow the road past the millitary campsite all the way to the South end of the dirt parking lot.

[jorluivil]

No way I can go

1. I already have an 'I almost died story at San O'
2. I'm on call and have to be available as soon as the phone rings
3. I almost died at San O

[ful-rac]

No way I can go

1. I already have an 'I almost died story at San O'
2. I'm on call and have to be available as soon as the phone rings
3. I almost died at San O



Ok let's re-live that....

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[GregAndrew]

Potato and Macaroni salads.

[HELLSTER INC.]

Why does work always get in the way of fishing...I'm out

[GregAndrew]

That might be a little underestimated Greg. I have a spot just outside the last kelp almost straight out from the launch and it is 2.25 miles from the launch and the area where the squid were last year is . 5 to..75 miles beyond that and you are still less than 75 ft of water. Not sure of the distance to the NW corner but I would estimate less than 2 miles. But like you said lots of options. I finished last year with a 30 pound flatty less than 200 yards from the truck. Really going to be interesting to see what this group comes up with.

Damn, I really overestimated the distance to the NW Corner didn't I lol. Must be because of the South bound current that is always going when I come back from there.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Son o isn't that bad and am is so easy it's like glass in the morning. there are two sets of waves and its all about timing I'll get out just past the first set and then paddle left in between the two breaks and then when its clear I just paddle out...really 2'/3' isn't bad for San o...


On another note if I'm able to go how much is it to play?
Jackpot? And what can I bring potluck? I'm 85% sure I can go..
Damn still need my new fishing license

[Iceman]

$10 jack pot and bring whatever you like for the pot luck

[yak-fishing-socal]

I'm in. Do sharks count?

[Deamon]

He/she who crash lands the hardest wins the money? I'm landing before Tony...:the_finger:

[makobob]

Wish I could attend, but babysitting mom.

[jorluivil]

He/she who crash lands the hardest wins the money? I'm landing before Tony...:the_finger:


well in that case.....................................

[Iceman]

Just picked up 12 pounds of pollo asada from Toro Bravo......bring yer appetites :D

[Iceman]

jackpot is halibut, WSB or yellowtail!

[Iceman]

For the potluck forks would be nice, cups, and if anyone wants to bring spanish rice :D

and bring your own beach chairs! I am bringing one table too.

[yak-fishing-socal]

I got forks and cups and another table

[Andy]

:reel::reel:Bringing Guacamole.

[SorryCharlie]

Sorry guys cant make it for any fishing, but I will try to stop by to say hello.

A buddy (yakhanded) and I headed out of San o today, so thought you guys might appreciate a quick report.

Launch wasn't to bad, some shore break/surge but it is time-able. If you drag your kayak down south 50-100 yards it should be easier. Once we got past the shore break we had a strait shot out.

We headed to Box canyon, and where the fish are being caught right now was about 5-6 miles from the launch..... long paddle, but we got there and there was at least 30-40 boats, with about 5 cattle boats. Cattle boats were catching on metered schools, but it was picking (one or two stops the cattle boats made did result in 5+ hook-ups almost instantly). Yakhanded hooked up, but sadly it was not ment to be.... A few possible bites, but nothing landed. Some private boats were connecting off the cattle boats, basically if they moved a mass of boats followed.

Conditions were awesome, a bit of wind in the morning, but that died and it was amazing out there.

YT are possible tomorrow if you want to make to voyage!

[Zed]

Sorry SorryCharlie. Good scout. I bet it was nice out there.

[Iceman]

A friend on FB just posted this San O sunset. She SUPs there often, this is a little north of where we will launch. the key hole should be wide open. I plan on dry in and dry out :D just follow me!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/sunset1.jpg

[sanomick]

Went out monday on Sum Fun and we got about 60 yellowtail (I got two on dropper loop in about 200' - all about 20-25 pounds. It would have been a long paddle, about 2-3 miles, but there were lots of fish. Boat moved until fish were metered, then we dropped.

Wish I could go. Should be a great day.

[GregAndrew]

140+ YT today on the Dana Pt. boats.

[Iceman]

2-3 foot surf never seems to look the same from day to day

forecast was 2 footers by noon........seemed a little bigger :D


http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_4361.JPG

[yak-fishing-socal]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/18/7bdeac600ac82660437a3c051be996f5.jpg had fun today it was nice meeting all of you hope to paddle out with y'all againhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/18/d91c61395c8d4de6958569c2072badff.jpg

Great weather

[alanw]

Find the YT schools?

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Went out monday on Sum Fun and we got about 60 yellowtail (I got two on dropper loop in about 200' - all about 20-25 pounds. It would have been a long paddle, about 2-3 miles, but there were lots of fish. Boat moved until fish were metered, then we dropped.

Wish I could go. Should be a great day.

Sounds like it was fun out there! I went somewhere else, and just got a lingcod.

How packed was it on the boat? I'm scheduled to go Saturday with a friend who got a trip from his gf for a Bday present, but I'm worried he might not have a first good experience if the boat is shoulder to shoulder. ESPECIALLY when you got multiple yt hookups. Then again I've seen three tangled before and still landed.

Think I might stick to 6x, it's more fun!

[SorryCharlie]

Sounds like it was fun out there! I went somewhere else, and just got a lingcod.

How packed was it on the boat? I'm scheduled to go Saturday with a friend who got a trip from his gf for a Bday present, but I'm worried he might not have a first good experience if the boat is shoulder to shoulder. ESPECIALLY when you got multiple yt hookups. Then again I've seen three tangled before and still landed.

Think I might stick to 6x, it's more fun!

Just a heads up the cattle boats (both dana and Oside) were close to full, if not full loads. It should still be fun, but I did hear the captains yelling at a few people on deck about moving with fish and losing them because they didn't. Seemed like the people who knew to follow the fish were landing them (the cattle boats would come within 20 yards of us, so we could see and hear everything, even the screams of FRESH ONE).

I have a feeling the thing that will piss you off the most if the PB's, because they would get within 20 yards of the cattle boats everytime they stopped. When the fury would move there was a group of at least 10 boats slowly chasing after them.


One a side note, what was the winning fish from Sunday???!!!!!

[Iceman]

On a side note, what was the winning fish from Sunday???!!!!!

Surprisingly no body brought in any fish to weigh. Greg released a 28 inch halibut. Andy made the long run for YT with Vince and Andy said he had one bait get crushed and heard a few guys hollering hook ups out there.

I still have the jackpot winnings in my pocket and have decided to raffle off a Fisherman PFD to one of the 14 that attended.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Oh that's a good idea I just figure it would go to all the food

[momo fish]

It was slow picking for us up the coast as well... One boat landed a 30 YT but that was it... For the plastic navy not much besides some bottom fish and bait... At least launch and landing was a breeze with some beautiful conditions on the water..

[sanomick]

it was a full load on the Dana Point trip about 50 anglers. I was worried, but all was good and the crew was great. Hope the yellowtail hang around til saturday.

The boats off SanO today (monday) were pretty scattered - not a good sign.