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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: Fish4Fun on March 09, 2015, 09:51:30 AM
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So here we go again for another day of honoring our Veterans with a day of fun, friends and fishing! This August 29th, our goal is to have 125 boats out on the water for Pink and Silver salmon mayhem!
To register your boat, please contact
Randy Shelton 425-330-0415 or e-mail at cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com
For the guys without boats that would like to Volunteer, please contact.
Event Coordination - Jim Workman 206-714-4591 or e-mail at fish4fn@yahoo.com
Check out our Salmon for Soldiers Facebook page and stay tuned for the website launch of http://www.salmonforsoldiers.com/ (http://www.salmonforsoldiers.com/) !
For all of you who joined us last year, thank you again so much for your dedication, enormous contributions and patriotism! For those that did not get a chance to be there last year, now is the time to get in on the action! This event is expected to fill up fast and space is limited....
Hope to see you all out on the water!
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How cool is this...I got a text from my guy, Alex, from last year. He sent me a message on Superbowl Sunday saying he just sent in his application and requested me as a boat. Bring on the humpies!
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We are registered for the 3rd year in a row. This is a fun and rewarding event, if you have a boat and the time, I recommend doing this. Moderators, can we make this thread sticky? I want it to reach as many people as possible.
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Thank you Dale.
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Can't make it up there. But will as always throw $ in the kitty and share the link :brew:
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Thanks Blacklab, this is such a great day of giving back to the Vet's.
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I'm without a boat, but will try and volunteer in some way. :tup:
Carl
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There is a fund raiser on March 21 at the Summit Brewery 1830 Bickford Avenue - Snohomish, WA on March 21. They are introducing a new beer, Freedoms American Pale Ale. It goes from 12:00 noon until 10:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy a beverage or two, not enough to impair your driving of course, and help out a good cause. All proceeds from beer will go to the Salmon for Soldiers org.
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Google Maps tells me I'm 19 minutes from Sound to Summit Brewing, so I'll try and make it.
Carl
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Come on out folks. What could be better than drinking a few beers so some of our wounded hero's for freedom can fish. :dunno: Thanks
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I don't have the pride of the fleet, but I can pull one or two guys off the waiting list.
Come on, if you have a boat at least check out the website. They are already full with a waiting list, there is a huge need for boats.
Anyone know how to order a shirt? Website says Harbor Graphics, but link goes somewhere else. Both of the shirt websites don't have anything listed?
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If you have not signed up to be a volunteer boat captain, please do not wait and sign up as soon as you can. We currently have 103 boats registered with 20 more that have expressed interest. Our target is 150 boats.
The Veteran roster is full so let’s get the word out!!!
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Any updates on space available ??
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Boat Registration is still open
Contact Randy at cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com if you have a boat for our event.
Thats off the website.....Going to be a great year for the event.
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I don't have a boat, but I have volunteered for shore duty. :chuckle:
Carl
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Thank You for volunteering, I am sure you will have fun on shore too.
Have I talked to you on the phone yet about what is needed ?
Jim
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Hey Carl, you may end up a deck hand if you don't mind. Last year my wife got sick and couldn't make so I had to scramble to find someone to help me out. I'm sure there will be a few that may need someone to drive the boat while they set gear.
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Is it too late to volunteer? I don't have a boat but could possibly help out in another way? :dunno:
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Bear..
Look up Randy Shelton....he would be the one to ask.
Salmon for Soldiers
41 E Rhododendron Ln.
Union, WA 98592
425-330-0415 - Randy Shelton
cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com
Ripper....Carl makes a great deckhand!
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Is it too late to volunteer? I don't have a boat but could possibly help out in another way? :dunno:
No it is not too late to be a volunteer, I am the Coordinator this year. Shoot me a call and I will give you some directions of what is needed.
Jim
206-714-4591
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One more week, just ordered a couple of these for the soldiers that are gonna be on board with us :tup:
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Not a bad idea but keep in mind....the entire event, before, during, and after is 100% dry.
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Thank You for volunteering, I am sure you will have fun on shore too.
Have I talked to you on the phone yet about what is needed ?
Jim
Jim,
No, we haven't talked yet.
Carl
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Hey Carl, you may end up a deck hand if you don't mind. Last year my wife got sick and couldn't make so I had to scramble to find someone to help me out. I'm sure there will be a few that may need someone to drive the boat while they set gear.
Ripper,
That would be great. I'm available for whatever! :tup:
Carl
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absolutely, not my first one, Very aware of the rules H2O. we do gift baskets for them and this is just one little trinket that will be in there
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That is a great idea....a little gift basket. Last year was very cool with the S4S lure but I like your idea very much. Tight lines.
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That is a great idea....a little gift basket. Last year was very cool with the S4S lure but I like your idea very much. Tight lines.
yep kudos to silver horde on the lures , last year we did smoked salmon, bear pepperoni, cabelas gift card and a coffee mug as well.
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to everyone that has messaged me about contact info for the glasses here it is as well as it is on the salmon for soldiers facebook page. either text her or call and leave a message and she will get back to you, she is in Marysville
Karol
425-530-9376
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http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150823/LIVING/150829649/1172/Day-to-remember
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Is there any kind of raffle type thing going on for this? I'd put up a day of shrimping for two off south end of Lopez next Spring if there is.
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They usually have awards and prizes, maybe a few raffles for boat owners but I never stay long enough afterwards to win anything. So, Ed, to save you the hassle of organizing I'll just come on by and I'll volunteer!
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They usually have awards and prizes, maybe a few raffles for boat owners but I never stay long enough afterwards to win anything. So, Ed, to save you the hassle of organizing I'll just come on by and I'll volunteer!
OK, I'll add one. Any excuse to get out shrimping, usually ling fish while they soak as well. :tup:
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We are supposed to have thunder storms, wind and rain on Saturday. I hope it's not too bad, I'd like the soldiers to get out and have a good time.
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Here is what NOAA is showing:
Today
S wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Variable wind to 10 kt in the evening...becoming light. Wind waves 1 ft or less. A chance of rain after midnight.
Fri
Light wind. Wind waves less than 1 ft. Rain.
Fri Night
Light wind. Wind waves less than 1 ft.
Sat
NW wind to 10 kt...becoming S 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ft or less...building to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon.
Sat Night
S wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
Sun
S wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less.
Mon
S wind 5 to 15 kt...becoming 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft
Lets hope we get a decent morning, minimal wind and rain, and keep those waves down. If it kicks up in the afternoon we can head in a bit early.
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Is cool you guys are doing that
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Here is what NOAA is showing:
Today
S wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Variable wind to 10 kt in the evening...becoming light. Wind waves 1 ft or less. A chance of rain after midnight.
Fri
Light wind. Wind waves less than 1 ft. Rain.
Fri Night
Light wind. Wind waves less than 1 ft.
Sat
NW wind to 10 kt...becoming S 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ft or less...building to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon.
Sat Night
S wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
Sun
S wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less.
Mon
S wind 5 to 15 kt...becoming 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft
Lets hope we get a decent morning, minimal wind and rain, and keep those waves down. If it kicks up in the afternoon we can head in a bit early.
Max ebb is about 9am. I have a feeling its gonna be nasty earlier than NOAA predicts. Hopefully I'm wrong and you guys can fish as long as you want.
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Stop it now....I have no idea what the foul weather plans are. I've fished in some nasty but will leave it up to my guest on what we endure.
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With the wind coming out of the South, I am hoping some of the smaller boats or ones that don't want to get tossed around if it get's rough will tuck in North of Mukilteo or head for the river. Should be plenty of fish North of the lighthouse in that bay. I plan to keep an eye on the winds, using the real time Washington State Ferry Weather info.
We want all the boats and people to stay safe out there and will be watching the info as best as we can. I know we are going to discuss this with the captains on Friday night during the meeting at Harbor Marine.
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Thanks Fish...
Can you post the basics on captains meeting please. Time and location, that kind of thing.
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For Friday evening here is the times
5:00 PM
Boat check-in at Harbor Marine
Contact Penny Shelton (SFS Secretary) 253.227.2917
6:00 PM
Fishing Clinic at Harbor Marine – John Martinis
Contact Loren Bivins 425.508.0965 or Contact John Martinis 425.259.3056
7:00 PM
Captains Meeting at Harbor Marine
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With the wind coming out of the South, I am hoping some of the smaller boats or ones that don't want to get tossed around if it get's rough will tuck in North of Mukilteo or head for the river. Should be plenty of fish North of the lighthouse in that bay. I plan to keep an eye on the winds, using the real time Washington State Ferry Weather info.
We want all the boats and people to stay safe out there and will be watching the info as best as we can. I know we are going to discuss this with the captains on Friday night during the meeting at Harbor Marine.
just off the oil docks to the north of the ferry terminal at Mukilteo is a very productive spot , it can be very good for silvers as well as the pinks. We will be fishing this area this afternoon to get an Idea of whats hanging there, gonna take a couple of the guys out tomorrow AM and take a look at a couple more spots and try to report back , between the predicted weather and the commercial guys out there right now, it might be little tougher than it has been but still should be able to put them on fish. I can PM anyone my cell number that is gonna be there and try to give you the most up to date info....I am also on vhf 68 just holler for FW. or I can pm you my mmsi number if you can go that route on you chartplotter.
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Updated forecast today
Uh this event might need to be postponed, alot of boats and skippers not equipped for this.
May be putting peoples safety at risk.
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
255 PM PDT THU AUG 27 2015
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON.
* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.
* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KNOTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.
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Oh man....thats not good. I for one would not be taking someone out in my little ol' 18 foot North River.
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Forecast as of this evening:
Saturday: E wind 6 to 11 kt becoming SSW 19 to 29 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 38 kt. Rain. Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 5 ft.
Sounds brutal. I'm delaying my drive up tomorrow and holding off on a decision until I hear back from Randy...
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I'm concerned. I want to take them fishing, not back into combat.
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NOAA Forecast for tomorrow:
Sat
SE wind 15 to 25 kt...becoming S 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft...building to 4 to 6 ft. Rain
I don't know....... :(
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I've got my own email, not like he won't be busy enough, out to Randy.
I've got to tell you friends and neighbors, if this was a trip planned with a buddy I would cancel right now. If I was taking my family I wouldn't have even waited that long. My boat is an 18tf North River. It is solid and proven in some nasty water. However, with the forecast showing as bad as it is I don't know if I can safely and responsibly take our honored guests out.
I really do think they should consider canceling the event. I have no idea the issue that would cause logistically but for me the safety and comfort of our guests has got to come first.
Anyone else as concerned as I am?
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I'm in a 26' Duckworth offshore. I wouldn't be fishing that forecast tommorow.
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I'm just as concerned as you are H20. It will tough fishing in the river in that kind of wind as well. I will bring my river gear and show up in the morning, but I have my doubts about actually getting on the water.
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Right now Mark I don't think I can provide a safe experience. I'm on the fence but holding out until mid day to make a decision based on feedback that I hope to get either from Coho or Randy. I feel partially like a buddy described his own feelings...a bit of a candya$$. Regardless, my gut says it needs to be posponed, canceled..somehting.
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I'm with you buddy. There is nothing Candy Ass about wanting to keep the boy's/gal's safe, as well as ourselves. Sadly, I'm sure if it can't go then it will have to be cancelled for the year. Since it's a year in the making, it won't be able to be rescheduled.
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I understand the logistics and what worries me is that we are going to have boat owners backing out today......I may be one of them.....and that will leave a lot of soldiers as well as the even and organizers just screwed. I've been hitting the refresh on the Facebook page and am 100% sure that Randy and the other main guys are pulling their hair out on what do do.
I'll be very open.....I don't feel right about taking anyone anywhere on a boat as of right now.
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Just in on the S4S Facebook page, fishing has been canceled, Coffee still avail at 5:30am and the Bbq is still a go at Noon...
We are sorry to announce that due to NOAH's gale force wind warnings for Saturday, we are forced to cancel the fishing portion of our day. BBQ and celebration will be at noon. Coffee and sandwiches will be available at 5:30 am. We will still award our prizes.
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Wow......
I'm actually very glad. I had just sent an email stating that I feel terrible but I can't provide a safe experience based on marine forecast.
That sucks and I feel terrible that they had to cancel but I agree with the decision wholeheartedly.
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That sucks, but better safe than sorry.
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Quick bump just to keep this current.
Lets make it a two day fishing even next year! Sign me up as I will be on board.
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Kind of glad to see the wind howling since it would have been a bummer if they had been completely wrong on the forecast.... Too bad the timing was what it was.
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Hey sorry to hear fish time was cancelled. Have a great BBQ anyway and enjoy the day for what it is...............Memories good ones..........wink
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SFS made the absolute best call by calling off the fishing portion of the event. We went out anyhow, at daylight without participants - went all the way south then figured we'd troll back with the wind and waves. Got a nice big native Silver and fatty King we had to release. Winds by 11am were ripping, decided to pack it in and load the boat and head to the Bar-B-Que. Water was a bit angry at the Ferry crossing but was laid down quite a bit on the inside. We did convince a couple launching a 18ft Hewes, that it might not be the best decision to make... All in all - we (Robodad and I) had a fun night chatting and having a couple liquid refreshments with BD'ers at the dock on Friday night. See you all next year! Randy and Jim - good job all the way around, was impressed on how many showed for the lunch and ceremony!!!
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I didn't see you there Cohoho. It was a good turnout though, got to hang out with some past year Soldiers. Can't wait for next year.
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yep right decision to cancel the fishing, had a great couple of days. fished with a couple fri and got 3 nice coho. dropped off a bottle of refreshment to the guys on the dock fri night and was back at 5am sat to see if anybody that was hanging around wanted to go out before it set in, but the weather just didn't hold off long enough.
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Spent the day moving instead instead of eating bbq...lake stevens itself had 2 foot waves and looked like a war zone by 5pm.
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Thank you to all of the staff and captains of SFS. Even though I had to cancel due to being activated for the fires this year, I am so grateful and blessed to be able to say I have been a part of this event. Although we could not put any fish in the boats, the decision to stay on land was the right choice for the the veterans. Remember, it's not all about the fish, more importantly, it's about showing the vets our gratitude for their service and dedication. I was fortunate enough to fish last year and it was an experience that I cannot thank everyone enough for. This is a great organization dedicated to ensuring a safe and wonderful experience for our vets. Thank you again, and I look forward to next year!
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Let's do it again :yeah:
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Let's do it again :yeah:
The 2017 date is already set and we are making plans now to do this again
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Is this event going to be put on this year? I had the great privilege to fish the inaugural year. I have been unable to return, however, because of military duties and a deployment. It was an awesome experience and I would love to attend this year.
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Yep, just got the e-mail, Sept. 15.