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Wingnut
08-02-2013, 10:46 AM
PRESENTING: The 5th Annual Hunting Giants - Surf Fishing Event
Dedicated in Memory of Dana Rea - Fisherman 57
Presented by S.W.A.T.

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

Registration now OPEN! Please read the following information carefully.
(Check this thread periodically for new announcements and updates!)

You are cordially invited to join S.W.A.T., our sponsors and other fellow FNN members on the sand for a day of Family, Friends, Fun, Fishing and Food! :Big Grin:

This event is held in remembrance of Dana Rea - Fisherman 57, the Godfather of Team 57 and leader of the "Heaven" S.W.A.T. Chapter. :Cool:

The admission to this event is FREE and open to all registered members of the Fishing Network.

Location: North Malibu Area. Event details will be sent via PM (Private Messages) to all registered members.

"Catch & Release" Surf Fishing Derby with prizes from S.W.A.T., The Fishing Network, and many others (list of sponsors be announced at a later date).


FREE raffle with amazing prizes donated by FNN, S.W.A.T., our Sponsors and So. Cal Tackle Shops! :Big Grin:
If you would like to donate something to the raffle, please bring it to the event and we will add it to the FREE raffle. Thank you in advance for your generous contributions.


Come and see the Special Edition S.W.A.T. “Surf” Series Flash Minnow 110, being produced by Lucky Craft International and making its debut at the event! This will be the first lure, in a line of S.W.A.T. “Surf Series” Flash Minnow 110’s.
We will be giving away these “Special Edition” lures to the first fifty (50) anglers that catch a Perch, Bass or Halibut on the LC in the fishing derby. Compliments of S.W.A.T. and Lucky Craft International.
There will also be a LC lure casting contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.


The fishing derby is open to registered FNN members ONLY!If you bring a guest, he/she can fish but cannot enter the derby. If your guest would like to enter the derby, he/she must get registered with a FNN screen name and send me a PM. I will add his/her name to the derby.

Junior Derby participants are exempt from this requirement.
All participants that are 15 years of age or under may enter the Junior Derby whether or not they are a registered FNN member. They must be accompanied by a parent. All participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Event participants will be identified by an event wrist-band that will be issued during the check-in. Wrist bands must be worn for the entire duration of the event.

There is no charge to enter the derby and is capped for the first 200 registered members of the event. Valid California Fishing License with a saltwater stamp. Catch & Release only. Artificial or bait. One rod per angler. Separate junior derby for the 15 and under anglers.

Note: There will be Department of Fish & Wildlife presence at the event. DFW officer(s) will be on hand to answer any questions and/or inquiries. :Cool:

All S.W.A.T. members will be attending the event. This is your chance to meet and hang out with the Crew and ask us anything you wish in regards to surf fishing. We will be happy to share knowledge and tips with you. If you are new to surf fishing, this is a great way to learn and get information. If you're already a seasoned surf angler, it would be fun to share experiences and swap stories. Maybe we all can learn something from each other. :Big Grin:

If you have never been surf fishing before, or have limited surf fishing experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get started and/or gain some valuable knowledge. Let me know in your registration PM or at the check-in table on the morning of the event, I will dedicate a S.W.A.T. member to you and your group or family to assist you for the day. He or she will help you with all the basics to get you started and headed in the right direction. Most importantly, we will educate you on some safety guidelines to follow while surf fishing. Catching fish is great, but the number one priority is for your safety, then having fun while learning something new. :Big Grin:

Food arrangements: Pot Luck style, bring something for yourself and maybe a little more to share with others. You are not obligated to bring a dish to the event. There will be plenty of food for everybody. :Cool:
I will be bringing 200 of my Mom's World Famous Egg Rolls, they go pretty fast! :Envious:


Registration process: Registration via PM only (Private Message). Open to all registered FNN members.
You MUST register in order to attend and participate in the event (no walk-ons)
*Please do not register for the event until you are certain that you can attend.*
Please notify me of any cancellation as soon as possible.

Members under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent at the event. No dogs allowed on the sand in the Malibu area. This is an“Alcohol Free”event.
Send Arthur (Wingnut) a PM (Private Message) with the following information:
Your first and last name.
Do you wish to enter the fishing derby?
Pot luck item (optional).
Raffle prize donation (optional).
Are you bringing any family members and/or guests? (Provide full names)Once you are registered, you will receive a reply confirmation. Details on the exact time and location, details & rules of the fishing derby, plus other important information on the event will be sent to you at a later date.

Talk to anybody who has attended one of our previous Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Events. They will tell you that it's THE Fishing Event of the Year and one that should not be missed. :!!!:

Come out and join the fun. Hope to share the sand with all of you on the 28th of September! :Big Grin:

I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones... :Group Hug:

Arthur (Wingnut)

Here's the link to last year's event. :Big Grin:
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/sho...rf-Event/page3 (http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?65815-Event-Recap-Lots-of-Photos-amp-Great-Memories!-4th-Annual-Hunting-Giants-Surf-Event/page3)


Dana Rea (Fisherman 57)
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Wingnut
09-20-2013, 10:18 AM
The following information has been sent to all registered participants.

Event Details:

Event duration: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Check in starts at: 7:00am. You can check in any time afterwards.

Parking in the main lot is $12.00 - Please have exact change if possible!

At check in: All registered participants and their guest(s) must check in.
Registered participants entering in the Adult Fishing Derby will be issued “Green” wristbands (Please have your fishing license with a saltwater stamp ready).
There will be a Department of Fish and Wildlife presence at the event.

Junior Fishing Derby participants (15 years or younger) will be issued “Red” wristbands.

All guests will be issued a “Yellow” wristband.

S.W.A.T. Members will be issued “Blue” wristbands.

Wristbands must be worn for the duration of the event. Anybody without a wrist band, will not be allowed in the event area.

Fishing derby participants will be given a scoring package to measure and document their catch. After checking in you can proceed to the Lucky Craft casting competition or start fishing at any time.

All registered participants will receive a free raffle ticket for the giveaway drawing at the conclusion of the event. Winners must be present to win prizes.

Lucky Craft Lure Casting Competition (optional). Cast your LC at designated targets in the sand and earn points for accuracy (each participants will get 3 casts). 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners will receive LC lures and Bass Pro Shop Gift Cards. Courtesy of Lucky Craft International.

Fishing Derby Rules & Regulations.
The fishing derby is open to registered FNN members ONLY!
If you bring a guest, he/she can fish but cannot enter the derby. If your guest would like to enter the derby, he/she must get registered on FNN with a screen name.

Junior Derby participants are exempt from this requirement.
All participants that are 15 years of age or under may enter the Junior Derby whether or not they are a registered FNN member. They must be accompanied by a parent. All participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Event participants will be identified by an event wrist-band that will be issued during the check-in. Wrist bands must be worn for the entire duration of the event.

Valid California Fishing License with a saltwater stamp. Catch & Release only. Artificial lures or bait are allowed. One rod per angler (you may carry two rods, but can only fish with one rod at any given time).

Derby monitors will be on the sand during the entire contest. Look for a S.W.A.T. member with the HG5 event shirt and wearing a blue wristband if you need assistance.

All scorecards must be turned in to the registration desk by 1:00pm (no exceptions). Make sure your name is on the scorecard. No need to total up the points, we will do it for you. A time-based “fish off” will take place in case of a tie.

Trophies and prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both the adult and junior derbies.

Scoring: Individual scoring only. Each angler must have his/her own scorecard. Anglers cannot combine catch for scoring. All catch must be measured (if needed) and documented on the scorecard immediately after landing. Release your catch in a timely manner. This is a “Catch & Release” event. If you need help scoring your catch, or with the release, any S.W.A.T. members that are close by can assist you.

Potluck: If you are contributing to the potluck. You can leave your dish at the designated potluck food table. BBQ and food items will be served starting at noon.
Thank you for your contribution… sharing is caring! :Big Grin:

NO Alcohol Please!

Safety: Your safety and the safety of your friends and family is PRIORITY #1. It is impossible to foresee the weather and surf conditions this far out from the event, so we must be prepared. We are hoping for clear weather and flat swells, but that is beyond our control. We will have plenty of S.W.A.T. Members, DFW Officers, Lifeguards and State of California Beach Monitors on the sand. But we need your cooperation to ensure an incident free event.KNOW YOUR LIMITS! Don’t underestimate the power of the ocean. Do not wade out too far from the beach and never turn your back to the sea. If you are new to surf fishing, request a S.W.A.T. member to guide you or your group. Please allow us to educate you on safety guidelines to follow while surf fishing. Catching fish is great, but your safety always comes first! :Cool:

I will reiterate once again, you do not need prior surf fishing experience to enjoy yourselves at this event. Simply let us know when checking in and we will dedicate a S.W.A.T. member to assist you for the day. I guarantee that by the end of the event, you will at least walk away with the basic knowledge of surf fishing that will help you succeed in future surf sessions. :Wink:

Raffle: A FREE Raffle will be held at the conclusion of the event. All registered participants will be given a raffle ticket at check-in. You must be present to participate.
Feel free to contribute raffle prizes if you wish. Leave your donations with the event staff at time of check-in and we will include it in the raffle. We thank you in advance for your generosity. :Big Grin:

S.W.A.T. Members, Sponsors and/or Event Staff cannot participate in the fishing derby and are not eligible for the raffle. This event is about ‘YOU” and for “YOU,” the members and guests of the Fishing Network, along with your family & friends. It’s our way of showing our appreciation for your friendship and support throughout the years.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on the 28th! :Big Grin:

Arthur (Wingnut)


HG4 Fishing Derby Scoring.
Species - Length Requirements
Leopard Shark (Legal) 36" or longer - 15 Points
Leopard Shark (Short) Less than 36" - 5 Points

Halibut (Legal) 22" or longer - 15 Points
Halibut (Short) Less than 22" - 5 Points

White Sea Bass (Legal) 28" or longer - 15 Points
White Sea Bass (Short) Less than 28" - 5 Points

Shovelnose Guitarfish 36" or longer - 5 Points
Shovelnose Guitarfish - Less than 36" - 1 Point

Smoothound Shark 36" or longer - 5 Points
Smoothound Shark - Less than 36" - 1 Point

Bat Ray 24" wingspan or longer - 5 Points
Bat Ray - Less than 24" wingspan - 1 Point

Surf Perch - Aggregated (All Species) - 1 Point
1 point each - 10 points maximum

Yellow Fin Croaker - 2 Points
2 points each - 20 points maximum

Various Rays (Sting Ray, Thornback, etc.) - 1 Point
1 point each - 5 points maximum

5 points each (any size) for the following species:
Maximum of 25 points per species.
Corbina
Calico Bass
Sand Bass
Spotted Bass
Cabezon
Zebra Perch
Barracuda
Spot Fin Croaker

Any other unspecified "Exotic Species" will be taken into consideration and scored on a case to case basis.

Bonus: The first (50) fifty anglers to catch a Perch, Bass or Halibut using a Lucky Craft lure will receive a new S.W.A.T. "Surf" Series Flash Minnow 110. Catch must be verified by a S.W.A.T. Member or Lucky Craft Team Member. There will be plenty of us around to witness and verify your catch and give you the free lure on the spot! :Big Grin: Courtesy of Lucky Craft International.


Our Sponsors and their representatives will be out there in force, joining us in the festivities.
Please take the time to thank them for their generous contributions and support for the event. :Big Grin:

Avet Reels
Angler's Tackle - Oceanside
Action Tackle - Mission Hills
Aquarium of the Pacific
Baja Fish Gear - Lomita
Big Hammer Swim Baits
Big Bass Dreams Fishing Gear
Blackwater Fishing Line
Bob Sands Tackle - Van Nuys
Channel Island Sportfishing
Daiwa Corporation
Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW)
Eric's Tackle Shop - Ventura
FishingNetwork.net
Fishthesurf.com
Fishbones Lures
Fish Taco Chronicles
Fish N Fools Tackle - Granada Hills
Hook, Line & Sinker Tackle - Santa Barbara
Jimmy's Tackle - Newport Beach
Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club (LARRC)
Lucky Craft International
Malibu Fish N Tackle - Thousand Oaks
Marina Del Rey Sportfishing
Pelagic Fishing Gear
Phenix Rods
Richard's Fishing Tackle - Rosemead
Simms Fishing Products
The Rusty Hook Fishing Tackle - San Pedro
The Fishermen's Spot - Van Nuys
Team 57
Western Outdoor News

Wingnut
09-24-2013, 04:30 PM
Conditions tracking for Saturday...

Looking good! :Big Grin: Nice weather, swells moderate 1-2 ft, winds minimal...

We just need the fish to cooperate! :Envious:

All systems GO!!! :Dancing Banana:

300 Plus Registered Participants! :EyePop:

Just got a call from the Captain of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. He is sending three officers to the event. Now, that's what I call support! :Big Grin:

City Dad
09-24-2013, 07:53 PM
can't hardly wait.

How is paying for parking going to work? Same as last year?

Wingnut
09-25-2013, 10:42 AM
can't hardly wait.

How is paying for parking going to work? Same as last year?

Same as last year Tim. :Wink:
See ya Saturday! :Big Grin:

trollmiester
09-25-2013, 02:54 PM
just washed my shorts and tee shirt already to go

Wingnut
09-25-2013, 03:09 PM
just washed my shorts and tee shirt already to go

I have a HG5 shirt for you to wear Trolly. :Wink:

And remember, this is a catch & release event... don't pull a Ozzy Osbourne move on any Perch buddy. :LOL:

Wingnut
09-26-2013, 09:49 AM
A complete recon of the event site has been done earlier in the week and it looks perfect!

We are now waiting for the the DFW to make a special stocking of legal Halibut and White Sea Bass for the event. :Wink: :LOL: :Big Smile:

Reminder to all Registered Participants: If you are going to park in the main lot. Please have $12.00 in exact change for the Park-N-Pay machine or the booth attendant. This will help speed up the armada of vehicles coming into the event. If you come early, there will be FREE parking available on PCH and a short walk down to the event area.

I'll see everyone in a couple of days! :Dancing Banana:

We are going to honor Dana (Fisherman 57) in style! :Big Grin:

Check out the HG5 Fishing Derby trophies!
Photo courtesy of Lt. Bones. :Thumbs Up:

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Our Sponsors and their representatives will be out there in force, joining us in the festivities.
Please take the time to thank them for their generous contributions and support for the event. :Big Grin:

Avet Reels
Angler's Tackle - Oceanside
Action Tackle - Mission Hills
Aquarium of the Pacific
Baja Fish Gear - Lomita
Big Hammer Swim Baits
Big Bass Dreams Fishing Gear
Blackwater Fishing Line
Bob Sands Tackle - Van Nuys
Channel Island Sportfishing
Daiwa Corporation
Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW)
Eric's Tackle Shop - Ventura
FishingNetwork.net
Fishthesurf.com
Fishbones Lures
Fish Taco Chronicles
Fish N Fools Tackle - Granada Hills
Hook, Line & Sinker Tackle - Santa Barbara
Jimmy's Tackle - Newport Beach
Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club (LARRC)
Lucky Craft International
Malibu Fish N Tackle - Thousand Oaks
Marina Del Rey Sportfishing
Pelagic Fishing Gear
Phenix Rods
Richard's Fishing Tackle - Rosemead
Simms Fishing Products
The Rusty Hook Fishing Tackle - San Pedro
The Fishermen's Spot - Van Nuys
Team 57
Western Outdoor News

Wingnut
09-27-2013, 05:50 PM
HG5 Registration Closed!

Final Update:

The swells from the past couple of days have kicked up some debris and salad.
Swells are backing down today so we're hoping everything will settle by tomorrow.

Derby participants may want to consider bringing bringing a bait set-up just in case the salad condition makes it difficult to throw lures. :Wink:

The gate to the main parking lot opens at 6:00am. Bring exact change of $12.00 if you wish to park in the main lot.

Check-in begins at 7:00am. Everybody must check in! FNN members, guests, sponsors, representatives, etc. You must have an identifying wrist band to be in the event area.

Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

Arthur (Wingnut) :Big Grin: