Announcing: The 7th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event - Presented by S.W.A.T.
ANNOUNCING: The 7th Annual Hunting Giants - Surf Fishing Event
Dedicated in Memory of Dana Rea - Fisherman 57
Presented by S.W.A.T.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
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!
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.
The admission to this event is FREE and open to all registered members of the Fishing Network.
Location: Santa Monica Bay 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).
Raffle with amazing prizes donated by FNN Members, S.W.A.T., our Sponsors and So. Cal Tackle Shops!
Donate something to the raffle and you will automatically be entered. (Kids 15 and under are automatically given a raffle ticket)
Thank you in advance for your generous contributions.
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 150 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 officers will be on hand to answer any questions and/or inquiries.
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.
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.
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. Sharing is caring!
I will be bringing 200 of my Mom's World Famous Egg Rolls, they go pretty darn fast!
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 absolutely sure 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 Santa Monica Bay area. This is an“Alcohol Free”event.
Send Arthur (Wingnut) a PM (Private Message) with the following information:
1. Your first and last name.
2. Do you wish to enter the fishing derby?
3. Pot luck item (optional).
4. Raffle prize donation (Optional, if you want to participate in the raffle).
5. Are you bringing any family members and/or guests? (Provide full names)
(Guests that wishes to enter the fishing derby must be registered with FNN and have a screen name)
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 3rd of October!
I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones...
Arthur (Wingnut)
Here's the link to last year's event.
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/sho...u-from-S-W-A-T
Dana Rea (Fisherman 57)
This event has grown so much over the years...
The first event that Dana and I put together drew about 30 people... Now, there are hundreds. I gave this event a lot of thought over the past couple of years and wanted to make sure that the message of this event have not gotten lost as we grow bigger and better. The sole reason for this event is to honor the memory of Dana Rea (Fisherman 57). The Man who founded Team 57 and spawned the spirit of "Family, Friends, Fun & Fishing". This event isn't about all the wonderful sponsors, or the fabulous trophies or the fantastic raffle prizes. As a matter of fact, it's not even about the fishing.
This year especially, I made it a point to move the emphasis away from the sponsorship and prize aspects of the event and focus more on the bond among fishermen.
Come out for the friends you will make, for the camaraderie from your fellow anglers, for the bond that you will forge while sharing your passion of the ocean with others. If you're one of the people who get it... and realize that the best things in life cannot be seen or even touched... it must be felt. Then come out and join us!
Originally Posted by exfactor
