RANGER 85 HOLIDAY CHARTER

Wow, it's taken me a couple of days to recover, but what a awesome way to end our 2009 GCLA fishing season. The Ranger 85 is a fabulous boat and Captain Frank and his crew were just awesome. Everyone was so excited to go, we actually departed earlier than scheduled. So, once we were off, the party was on. As usual, we had more than enough to eat. There was ham, turkey, quiche, veggies, fruit, lots of yummy salads, chili, cheeses, crackers, nuts, pies, brownies, cookies, and of course, the infamous "cake balls" aka truffle cakes. The list goes on and on - no one went hungry - that's for sure.


With San Nicholas as our destination, it was a long ride, but we slept confortably in our bunks. Everyone started to surface around 5am - so hence the fishing began. It was very chilly so we had to bundle up.


Despite the weather conditions, the fishing was great. Lots of reds were caught,

but sheephead seemed to be the catch of the day.






We have to give Team McIntyre kudos as Barb and Biff each won the respective jackpots with Sheepheads !! Unbelievable !!
Then it was time to get warm, so we headed back into the galley to start our "fishy" gift exchange. Once again, the gifts were very creative and the combat was amusing.

Of course, we can't forget our usual "bootie" shot - - it's not a charter without our "bootie" shot.

I could just go on and on about this trip as there were so many special moments, but it's just so amazing how much fun it is to get together like this and rock the boat the way we did. 2009 was an awesome year for the GOLD COAST LADY ANGLERS and 2010 is going to be even better.






GCLA ROCKS !!!!

HOLIDAY MASSAGE BARGAINS!

IT'S THE END OF THE STRESSFUL YEAR AND TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF AND THE ONES YOU LOVE.

THE OASIS TRAVELING SPA IS OFFERING $50.00 ONE HOUR MASSAGES FOR A LIMITED TIME. IF YOU BUY FOUR YOU WILL GET ONE MORE FREE. GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR THE HOLIDAY.

FOR MORE INFORMATION 805-616-4517 or 818-458-0445 ask for ANNE

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

WE ARE NOW FEATURING "THE RECIPE OF THE MONTH." POSTING SOME OF OUR FAVORITES FROM OUR NEW HOOK EM' & COOK EM' COOKBOOK. CHECK IT OUT FOR TONIGHTS DINNER!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTIN

LOTS OF FISHES THIS DAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN D!!!

LOTS OF BIRTHDAY FISHES FOR YOU!!

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PRESIDENT JEANNE!!!

MAY ALL YOUR FISHIE DREAMS COME TRUE TODAY AND EVERYDAY! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

HOLIDAY GIFTS WITH YOUR ANGLERS

LADIES YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING HAS STARTED.

DON'T FORGET TO LOOK TO YOUR FELLOW ANGLERS FOR YOUR GIFT NEEDS. ARBONNE PRODUCTS, MASSAGES, CANDIES AND OTHER GREAT GIFT IDEAS. MOST OF ALL DON'T FORGET OUR FAMOUS, THE HOOK EM' & COOK EM' COOKBOOK FOR $15.00!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEREN!

HOPE YOU HOOKED ALL YOUR DREAMS YESTERDAY!

More November 8th Aloha Spirit

Hi everyone...now that we've had our holiday party, I thought I'd go back to this post and see if I can finish it. What a great year of learning to fish with you!! Here were my thoughts in November:
I almost don't want to go back out too soon, because yesterday put a smile on my face that will last me through the week at least. What a gift to be out on the beautiful blue seas with all of you and on the Aloha Spirit. I felt like I was surfing along the waters as we cruised here and there. I SO enjoyed the day! Here are more pics from my camera. (Couldn't upload any photos...so I stopped writing...here's another try.)

Jake hoping for white sea bass...not today.
Sunset...what a gorgeous day that was! We live for November in California.



Anne and Vita after showing off tatoos.
Susan and daughter in the EARLY hours.Sandra ... hoping for fish.
Barbara and son Jake...soon to win the jackpot of the day.
Jeanne and Greg breakfast burrito.
The big reds!
Chris' big red.
Mary
I finally had luck...after losing all the tackle and line a few times. Thanks Shawn!
Look, it's the Pac Dawn off to our left. I loved seeing them! What a gorgeous sunrise and spectacular glassy day on the water.
I just saw the photos printed in WON last week...fun to see my picture included.

and it was only topped by the great fishing in December. I didn't mind the cold...the fish were biting!!
This is why we get hooked on fishing so fast.
Deana

Aloha Spirit Charter on 11/8

As the 2009 fishing season is winding down, Sunday's trip on the Aloha Spirit will go in the GCLA record books for huge red snappers. The sacks were bulging with these lovely specimans.

They were so big and beautiful, I just had to hold one up to the "Fishing Gods" to thank them for our bounty.

We actually started out on the hunt for white seabass, but they "spooked" us once again. They don't get the nickname of "GHOST" for nothing. There were a bunch of boats around us as well and a few lucky anglers were able to bring one on board, but it wasn't in the cards for us, so we took off for the "outer limits". As the morning progressed, we hit on some nice lings. About 9 beauties hit the bags and then we saw "RED" and lots of them. One right after another, along with some chilies, boscos, chuckleheads, and other rock fish. The weather was just perfect too - sunny and warm, and the water was flat. Just a great day to be fishing.
Many kudo's to Captain Shawn and crew - Jerry, Josh, and Kelly. They always ROCK !!! As you can see from these pics - we all got limits and came home with very happy sacks.



And of course, many congrats to Barb for winning the jackpot with this fabulous fish.

You can't beat spending the day with all your friends and fellow anglers, having a great time, enjoying the weather, and best of all - catching quality fish like this. It just doesn't get any better !!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ANGLERS!

THE WIND IS BLOWING LETS ALL MAKE A WISH

THAT BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE ALL CATCH A FISH!

GET OUT THERE ANGLERS! ONE TRIP LEFT!!

You're ALL Invited - Ventura Arts Festival

Fine Art ~ Music ~ Food ~ Wine

Stroll through the fine art garden and buy some of the most incredible art from all over California.

Artists will be offering, paintings, photography, sculptures, textile, jewelry and mixed media.

Local musicians will take the stage every hour with a different style of music - something for everyone!

Fine Ventura restaurants will delight you with exquisitie food for your palate. Wine and beer will be available.

Buy a pre-paid Purchase Award and be invited to the pre-public VIP reception to make your purchases before we open to the public.

Fine art is a treasure that lasts for generations to come - don't forget the holidays are coming!

Each ticket purchase comes with a free drink ticket!

REGISTER NOW!

Saturday November 14th
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mission Park on Main Street (downtown Ventura)

We have a spectacular collection of fine artists from Ventura and throughout California. You will not want to miss this festival!

Ticket sales are limited - register early!

Click here to view the online image gallery of artists’ work (look for sub albums by artist name on left)

Click here to go to the Chamber’s online calendar and register

Click here to download the Ventura Art Festival flyer (8 ½ x 11)

Click here to download the Ventura Art Festival Poster (11 x 17)

Click here to get a sneak peak and pre public opportunity to buy YOUR art!

OK - There's the Who, What, Where, and When.

I will be in Booth #3 and I will be showing my Encaustic Paintings. This will be the first time I have shown them publicly in a large group.

Hope to see you there Barbara Baker McIntyre

GCLA Ladies Kick Fin in La Paz

Don't know what to say except Ya hoo!

The photos say it all.

Great fishing in La Paz.

MIRAGE CHARTER

Well, yesterday was our last Mirage charter for 2009 and it was a history making charter. For the first time, GCLA we had co-jackpot winners, Julie and Louise both hooking this gorgeous lingcod.



This is one of many big, beautiful fish brought on board yesterday. Our bags were full of nice reds, chuckleheads, lings, johnnies, and whitefish. All the conditions were just perfect; the sun, the wind, and the water all made for a great day of fun and fishing. It was also very nice having Jacqui back on board with us. Check out these babies:





AND we looked awesome catching them as well - TEAM GCLA was out in full force.



I would also like extend many thanks to the crew of the MIRAGE for not only making this trip a blast, but all of the GCLA charters we've had this year with them. Joe, Erin and crew totally ROCK !!

Well Ladies, we only have a couple more to go as our season winds down, so let's get TEAM GCLA back out there and do it again in November and December. See ya on board !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTY!!!

MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH WISHES AND YOUR CAKE LIL' FISHES!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTA!

hope you have a "Hula va day"