Photo by Ramilo Delos Reyes
Here are the 2017 results:
"Tough"...
does not come close to describing the fishing. While fair fishing was found in the days preceding the event, Saturday found larger waves, an abundance of kelp and weeds on the beach, and a scarcity of fish. Everyone still had a great time, and the food and raffle were outstanding.
Awards
First Fish, Largest Boney Fish, Most fish:
Angler/Tyer: Michael Miller / Joseph Mueller
Cartilaginous Fish (not-quite-fair-hooked)
Tie: Angler/Tyer: Ken Oda / Jim Small, and Jon Avery / Joe Budenholzer
And a big "THANK YOU" to all the volunteers that made the event possible:
Master-of-Ceremony:
Al Quattrocchi
Spotters:
Steve Piper (Team Leader), Richard Kanner, Earl Arnold, Tim Postel, Gary Bulla
Casting Clinic /Coaches:
Jim Solomon (Team Leader), Nicholas Blixt, Al Quattrocchi
Cooking Detail:
Rich Bollinger, Judy Bollinger, Carl Laski, Greg LaPolla
Event Staff:
Bill O'Kelly, Susi Wright, Tom Wright, Michael Schweit
Contributing Photographers:
Ramilo Delos Reyes, John Frazier, Susi Marney-Wright