New Years Re-sole-utions

Saltwater Fishing has posted a list of New Years Resolutions for anglers. What a fun way to reflect on how we can be great stewards and ambassadors for the sport!

Happy New Year, Anglers!!

Miryam Recounts the Holiday Meeting

The party was so much fun. The gift stealing was vicious, not for the faint hearted, but the gifts were great. Amazingly better and more clever every year. The first couple of years the gift stealing was quite traumatic - I sympathized with the first timers. Now, i've been hardened. Besides, Kathy's little side intrigues are so cute and conniving; It's all in good fun.

Oooh oooh oooh! Boots on sale!

What's a Lady Angler without cute boots?!

And these are on sale at Victoria's Secret for only $14.99! (Online only)

Reminder: UASC 'No Motor' Tourney in Carp this Saturday!

Cool prizes will be awarded Saturday - including an individual prize for top female angler! - at the United Anglers 'No Motor' tournament right here in Carpinteria, 7AM til noon Saturday Dec. 15.

The event benefits the Carpinteria Saltmarsh & UASC as they 'build a better Halibut Habitat' ... so drag out your kayaks, float tubes, canoes or any other self-propelled seaworthy vessel -- or fish from shore. More details on the UASC website here.

Holiday Gift 'Rap'

... as in "Fish Rap"

That's our Gita laying a smooch on her White Seabass during the Labor Day GCLA trip. Pick up a copy of the Nov. 30 issue at any of the marinas, chandleries or tackle shops!

Happy Fiftieth, Kristin!

GCLA on about.com!

The awesome GCLA are featured on about.com's saltwater fishing 'bragging board' today! Click here for the link!

2008's gonna Rock Fish (sorry)

Get out your 2008 Calendars and visit our Calendar page so you can mark off the dates for the GCLA Charters that are scheduled for next year.

Also, for the newbies and anyone wanting to brush up, there's a free (for GCLA members only) casting clinic on December 1st with THE John Fuqua on the Sea Jay.

Sea you there!

Miryam's Sea Jay Report

The night was COLD, but the ladies and the fish were HOT! We got over limits on nice size rock fish, and then the LINGS started hitting!

Share the Wealth with your fellow Anglers

Jeanne to launch "Sweet Tooth Delights!"




Do you have a business?

Do you provide a service?

Do you know someone who does whom you'd like to recommend to your fellow anglers? I'm sure they'd appreciate the referrals.

The Links Page on our website will be a perfect place to share your information. To do so, send a picture and a two sentence explanation of the business or service you'd like us to know about (GCLA members only) to me and I will include it on the page.

United Anglers 'No Motor' Tournament Dec. 15

Drag out your kayaks, float tubes, canoes or any other self-propelled seaworthy vessel -- or fish from shore -- at the United Anglers 'No Motor' tournament right here in Carpinteria, 7AM til noon, Saturday Dec. 15.
Cool prizes will be awarded - including an individual prize for top female angler! The event benefits the Carpinteria Saltmarsh & UASC as they 'build a better Halibut Habitat'. More details on the UASC website here.

Jackpot Lauren

Sheephead, the new fashion accessory!

Paris, are you listening?

Congratulations, Lauren, on your Jackpot!

Fishing Challenge: through Dec 31

The DFG has put together a California Fishing Passport Fall Challenge that awards prizes of up to $500 to successful challengers!

You have until Dec. 31st to catch 5 different saltwater species (or 5 different lake species, or 3 different coldwater trout species). Submit digital, clear, full-color photos of each of your different fish and some basic trip information at www.fishingpassport.org. Eligible species are listed in the passport, on the website, or at any DFG office.

60 successful anglers will receive either Berkley/Abu Garcia fishing tackle packages or Bass Pro Shops Gift Cards ($100 value). 10 anglers who complete all three Challenges will be eligible for prize packages valued at $250-$500.

For more information, log on to www.fishingpassport.org or call (831) 649-7191.

Erna_B

Hi Ladies,

It's almost here-we are going to have a blast on the Erna-B this Saturday. The Gold Coast Lady Anglers will be out in full force. Get ready cause here we come.

SEA ya soon !!

J

Why not go to a Gold Coast Lady Angler?

Dear Anglers,

With the President's approval, I am planning a section for the website with the above heading, the purpose of which will be to act as a directory of sorts to other Gold Coasters who provide a service. I mean, why NOT do business with a fellow Angler?

Anglers I know of include:

• a baker of custom made confections

• a Doctor

• a RE and loan Broker

• a graphic designer

• a jewelry maker

I'm sure there are many other skills, talents, and professions out there who wouldn't mind the extra advertising and networking possibilities. I, for one, would always rather work with a Lady Angler.

All I'll need is a picture of you, your logo, or your craft. I'll link to your "firstname@goldcoastladyangler.com" email address (which I'll set up for you if you don't already have one). If you have a website, I'll link to that too. No personal info will be posted on the website, unless you want it to be.

If you're interested in being listed on the website directory, please email me or post a comment here.

Karen-great job on the shop. Ladies, please take a look at all the cool items in our GCLA shop. The tote would be a great "green" shopping bag and the wall clock is just adorable. Every kind of shirt you can imagine is on there as well.
Xmas is right around the corner !!

Right On Miryam !! I sold 3 today as well. People are loving them.

They're Heeeerrre!

Only $10 ea. And they're BEAUTIFUL!!!

Let Jeanne know how many you want.

Miryam's already sold three!

What a great gift!!!

GOT LOBSTER?

United Anglers’ Saltwater Women has two opportunities we can tag along on.

UASCSW Director Jenny Armstrong writes, “Lobster season is back and we have an opportunity to get out there and hoop up some tasty dinners. Mark Wisch from Pacific Edge Bait & Tackle has offered to take groups of three ladies out for an afternoon of fishing and evening of lobster hooping on his 25ft Parker. We will depart from Huntington Harbor around 2:00 pm and head over to Catalina where we will spend the afternoon catching the bait. Then, when the sun sets, we will put out the hoops and wait for the "bugs" to crawl. Depending on how good the fishing is we will likely be back to the dock around midnight. The limit on these tasty creatures is seven per person and Mark will provide all of the customized hoop nets. The cost for these hooping trips will be $150 per person. The first trip is set for Wednesday Oct. 10 and the second for Wednesday Nov. 7. More trips will be added all the way thru February. If you are interested in joining us on a hooping trip email me at jarmstrong@pacificedgetackle.com and I will get you signed up.”

“Also, coming up on Thursday Nov.1 a 7:00 pm we will have another one of our popular knot tying contests at Pacific Edge in Huntington Beach [Go to www.pacificedgetackle.com for directions ]. Pete Haynes, who is our number one supporter of the ladies program, will join us once again to teach some of the most commonly used and easiest to tie knots, as well as a couple specialty knots. I will need an RSVP for this event so we know how many people to expect.”

Please email Jenny directly at jarmstrong@pacificedgetackle.com for details or to sign up! ~ Betsy