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Thread: Announcing: The 7th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event - Presented by S.W.A.T.

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    Red face 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!

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    Red face HG7 is right around the corner!

    All Registered Participants should have received a PM "Private Message" with all the details.
    If you have registered for the event and have not received the PM with the location and parking info., send me (Wingnut) a private message and I will make sure you get the details.


    7th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event
    - Saturday, October 3rd, 2015.

    Event duration: 7:00am – 4:00pm

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

    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 Officers 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 Lure Casting Competition or start fishing at any time.

    Registered participants that brings a raffle prize donation will receive a 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 HG7 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!


    NO Alcohol Please!

    Safety: Your safety and the safety of your friends and family is PRIORITY #1. While we can predict the tides... 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 assist 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!


    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.


    Raffle: A Raffle will be held at the conclusion of the event. All registered participants that donates a raffle prize will be given a raffle ticket at check-in. You must be present to participate.
    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.


    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 October 3rd !


    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

    Bonito / Mackerel- 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 (30) thirty anglers to catch any fish using a Lucky Craft lure will receive a FREE Flash Minnow 110 Lucky Craft lure. 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 hand you a certificate right on the sand to redeem your free lure!
    Courtesy of Lucky Craft International.

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    We are only one week way from the event!

    Conditions are looking great for next Saturday.

    Registration will be closing soon, so if you plan to attend, register ASAP!

    Looking forward to seeing everybody next weekend!

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