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

New Shop is Up!

Dear Anglers,

I'm proud to announce that the new shop is up and ready to go. You can get to it from the "Shop" Button on the top navigation bar on the Website. Or, click here for a shortcut.

There may be some bugs that need to be worked out and there will definitely be some refinements.

All suggestions and comments are much appreciated.

Put down your rod & pick up your pen

Casagrande Press is looking for submissions for a book called Fishing's Greatest Misadventures.

"We are looking for nonfiction ... first-person stories about pranks ... bad judgment calls ... comical/ironic episodes ... attacking fish or other animals ... bizarre injuries ... meltdowns ... rough weather ..." etc. etc. etc. Visit their website at www.CasagrandePress.com for details.

Don't worry if you don't have a suitable story yet: the deadline's not until April 18, 2008. You've still got plenty of time for a Miss-adventure!

Contest from Shimano

Hat tip to Wacky Wahine for finding this contest from Shimano.

"Ladies Share Your Story... Shimano is interested in hearing from all the Shimano women anglers who have a story to share about their days on the water. What were you using when you caught the fish of your lifetime? If you can keep your stories to 400 words or less and send them to Shimano, we will automatically enter you into a drawing to win a 4GB AppleiPod Nano. Oh and don't be shy. If you have a picture that compliments your story, pass it along too. One winner will be chosen each month. Winners will be notified by email. Send your story to: rsantucci@shimano.com "

C'mon Gold Coasters...REPRESENT!!

Lady Anglers Spotted at Wedding!

Jacqui and Miryam









Mother (right) and Bride

Happy Birthday !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miryam!!!! Hope all your wishes come true and we know what one of them is-to catch a White Seabass !!

Well Wishes for Donna

Hi Donna,

Hope you had a great birthday yesterday and on behalf of all the GCLA's we wish you the best on your surgery tomorrow and a very speedy recovery. We need you back on the rail asap !!
Please let us know if you need anything at all-even a good fish story for laughs.

Sea ya very soon !!!

Jeanne

Calling all Lady Anglers!!

It's officially booked, one more charter for 2007 on the Erna-B, Saturday 10/27 out of Port Hueneme. Cost is $75/person, there IS a galley on board, and departure time is 5:30AM. Please contact me asap as this WILL fill up fast. Let's get out there and kick some bass !!

Thanks,

Jeanne

Castro's Camp

Good Morning Ladies,

We have about 5 members going to Castro's Camp so far. If interested, let me know by tomorrow so reservations can be made. I've heard from outside sources that it's a blast.

Jeanne

"THE" place to be yesterday !!

"THE" place to be yesterday was on the Mirage with, yes, the Gold Coast Lady Anglers. After suffering through days of blistering heat, a day on the ocean catching some awesome fish and hanging with a bunch of great friends and fellow anglers made for the perfect Labor Day holiday. What made the day even better was our newbies who joined us, Betsy, Gita, and Katie. Gita's jackpot white seabass entitled her to wear the coveted "PINK FISH HAT" and she wore it with pride. CONGRATULATIONS GITA !!! The Gold Coast Lady Anglers just keeps getting better and better.

White Sea Bass

Hi Ladies,

The WSB bite has been on all week so hopefully we'll get some of those babies on Monday. Get ready cause here we come. Also, pictures from Alaska courtesy of Jacqui are already up for viewing. Check out Patty's halibut. AWESOME !!! Have a great weekend and "sea" ya Sunday nite on the Mirage.

Jeanne

Have a Great Time in Alaska!!

Hi Ladies,

To those who are leaving for Alaska, have a great time and bring home lots of fish and pictures !!!

Jeanne (by way of Karen)

Mirage Charter

FYI-The Labor Day Mirage Charter is now full. YIPEE!!!