My new company-Kelp Clothing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tattuna · 07-18-2011, 11:05 PM

Inspired by the lack of apparel that reflects the style and images directly related to us here in So Cal I decided to start my own t shirt line. The logo and all the images are my own artwork. I just want to put something out there that reflects what we're in to.

I only have 3 shirt designs and a hat right now but there's more to come. I plan on doing everything from spotties to threshers. White seabass and women's tanks are next in line.

The images are all printed on AAA shirts and run from small to XXXL. The hats are Flexfit's and come in S/M and L/XL.

I've stood side by side with some of you at about a dozen of the MLPA meetings and watched the whole scam unfold before our eyes in disgust. Until now I've only been able to donate my time, letters, and a few bucks. The meetings are over, but the fight is not. I made a line of limited edition (olive green) t shirts where 100% of all proceeds will go to the Ocean Access Protection Fund. There are only 30 of these shirts in sizes L-XXL and if they all sell I'll be able to write a check for $600 to go towards the fight to protect our resources.

I'd like to thank everyone who supported and encouraged me to do this.

You can see more info on the merch at www.kelpclothing.com and make orders via paypal. Also available for purchase at OEX Sunset Beach.

Thanks for your support!

carbonbass · 07-18-2011, 11:11 PM

looks like i found the tattoo artist i've been looking for

wade · 07-19-2011, 12:11 AM

I gotta tell you , this is an amazing concept!!!!!!! I have been trying to pitch a few of these ideas out to some investors over the years, but they arent creative enough to see the picture...The problem i have found in our scene is a lack of inshore species ect..there is so much coverage and designs available for Tuna, Sails, ect...but you have now taken care of that......THANK YOU!

i tried to get one of my sponsors (BUFF) even interested in a special So-Cal line with an exclusive "White Sea Bass UV Buff" decked out with an iridescent purple scale pattern and stripes reminiscent of ol' Mrs. Croaker..guess no ears are

....

I cant wait to order up some of your gear!!.......
shit, maybe even finish off my Japanese body suit soon?...

MORE EMBROIDERED BISCUIT HOODYS!!!!!!!!!!

jorluivil · 07-19-2011, 01:15 AM

I'll get a hat and shirt as soon as I have some 'fishing moneys available. Are you planning on making any visors or long sleeve shirts? I agree 100% with Wade regarding the inshore species clothing.

P.S.
awesome artwork!!

swank · 07-19-2011, 01:34 AM

The artwork on those Checkers is awesome! I would be proud to wear one of these shirts

Nic D · 07-19-2011, 04:59 AM

love your concept.

Holy Mackerel · 07-19-2011, 07:14 AM

This is sweet!

steveooo · 07-19-2011, 07:48 AM

Sick! Already placed my first order. Was quick & painless. Hat and shirt came quick. Stuff looks awesome! Thanks Charles

P.S. I agree with Wade. How 'bout a nice cozy WSB hoodie for searching for the wee hours ghosts

Handymansd · 07-19-2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade

MORE EMBROIDERED BISCUIT HOODYS!!!!!!!!!!

X3!

bellcon · 07-19-2011, 08:29 AM

Wore my yellowtail shirt with pride this weekend Charles,
(Now I just have to go catch one)

Everything looks awesome and big thanks for the donation to help fight the fight...
I got my Limited addition Calico shirt, and will be telling everyone the story behind it!

Good luck with the new business
with your talent and passion, it predict a huge success!

Iceman · 07-19-2011, 08:30 AM

Charles,

I need hats! next time you are down my way bring a dozen, I may need a refill on shirts too!

I am bringing a few of these on Saturday to the Wounded Warriors event to give to some of the stand out volunteers

I will make this a sticky if it falls to the bottom of the page

tattuna · 07-19-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

So that's where the ltd. edition sheephead shirt with the print on the front went! Doh!!!

You got it Andy. I'll drop some hats off next week.

Thank you everyone for the kind words and support!!!

YakMedic · 07-19-2011, 09:06 AM

Awesome looking gear, if I dont luck out and get one from Andy at the WW event, I think I'll just stop by oex and get some on sat.

Iceman · 07-19-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

So that's where the ltd. edition sheephead shirt with the print on the front went! Doh!!!

There were 2 in the bunch

BTW price on the shirts is $17.95 +tax at OEX Sunset Beach

scoop · 07-19-2011, 09:51 AM

Any at Mission Beach?

bus kid · 07-19-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

There were 2 in the bunch

BTW price on the shirts is $17.95 +tax at OEX Sunset Beach

Dang Andy did you have those Sunday? If you did I must have been distracted by all the " tourist" will have to stop by this weekend.
Thanks Charles,

.

lamb · 07-19-2011, 11:19 AM

Charles, I like!!!!

tattuna · 07-19-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

There were 2 in the bunch

BTW price on the shirts is $17.95 +tax at OEX Sunset Beach

Both XXL's, right? I only made 6 shirts outta the whole batch like that

brotherp · 07-19-2011, 03:31 PM

Cool shirts. Just placed my order.

Iceman · 07-19-2011, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Both XXL's, right? I only made 6 shirts outta the whole batch like that

Let me know if you want to swap em, I'll put em away.

07-18-2011, 11:05 PM	#1
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	My new company-Kelp Clothing Inspired by the lack of apparel that reflects the style and images directly related to us here in So Cal I decided to start my own t shirt line. The logo and all the images are my own artwork. I just want to put something out there that reflects what we're in to. I only have 3 shirt designs and a hat right now but there's more to come. I plan on doing everything from spotties to threshers. White seabass and women's tanks are next in line. The images are all printed on AAA shirts and run from small to XXXL. The hats are Flexfit's and come in S/M and L/XL. I've stood side by side with some of you at about a dozen of the MLPA meetings and watched the whole scam unfold before our eyes in disgust. Until now I've only been able to donate my time, letters, and a few bucks. The meetings are over, but the fight is not. I made a line of limited edition (olive green) t shirts where 100% of all proceeds will go to the Ocean Access Protection Fund. There are only 30 of these shirts in sizes L-XXL and if they all sell I'll be able to write a check for $600 to go towards the fight to protect our resources. I'd like to thank everyone who supported and encouraged me to do this. You can see more info on the merch at www.kelpclothing.com and make orders via paypal. Also available for purchase at OEX Sunset Beach. Thanks for your support! __________________ IG @tattuna

07-19-2011, 12:11 AM	#3
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	I gotta tell you , this is an amazing concept!!!!!!! I have been trying to pitch a few of these ideas out to some investors over the years, but they arent creative enough to see the picture...The problem i have found in our scene is a lack of inshore species ect..there is so much coverage and designs available for Tuna, Sails, ect...but you have now taken care of that......THANK YOU! i tried to get one of my sponsors (BUFF) even interested in a special So-Cal line with an exclusive "White Sea Bass UV Buff" decked out with an iridescent purple scale pattern and stripes reminiscent of ol' Mrs. Croaker..guess no ears are .... I cant wait to order up some of your gear!!....... shit, maybe even finish off my Japanese body suit soon?... MORE EMBROIDERED BISCUIT HOODYS!!!!!!!!!! __________________

07-19-2011, 01:15 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'll get a hat and shirt as soon as I have some 'fishing moneys available. Are you planning on making any visors or long sleeve shirts? I agree 100% with Wade regarding the inshore species clothing. P.S. awesome artwork!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-19-2011, 01:34 AM	#5
swank Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The I.E Posts: 92	The artwork on those Checkers is awesome! I would be proud to wear one of these shirts __________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. ~Author Unknown

07-19-2011, 04:59 AM	#6
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	love your concept. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

07-18-2011, 11:11 PM	#2
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	looks like i found the tattoo artist i've been looking for

07-19-2011, 07:14 AM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	This is sweet!

07-19-2011, 07:48 AM	#8
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Sick! Already placed my first order. Was quick & painless. Hat and shirt came quick. Stuff looks awesome! Thanks Charles P.S. I agree with Wade. How 'bout a nice cozy WSB hoodie for searching for the wee hours ghosts

07-19-2011, 08:29 AM	#10
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Wore my yellowtail shirt with pride this weekend Charles, (Now I just have to go catch one) Everything looks awesome and big thanks for the donation to help fight the fight... I got my Limited addition Calico shirt, and will be telling everyone the story behind it! Good luck with the new business with your talent and passion, it predict a huge success! __________________

07-19-2011, 08:30 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Charles, I need hats! next time you are down my way bring a dozen, I may need a refill on shirts too! I am bringing a few of these on Saturday to the Wounded Warriors event to give to some of the stand out volunteers I will make this a sticky if it falls to the bottom of the page __________________

07-19-2011, 09:06 AM	#13
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Awesome looking gear, if I dont luck out and get one from Andy at the WW event, I think I'll just stop by oex and get some on sat.

07-19-2011, 09:51 AM	#15
scoop Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	Any at Mission Beach?

07-19-2011, 11:19 AM	#17
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Charles, I like!!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-19-2011, 03:31 PM	#19
brotherp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 31	Cool shirts. Just placed my order.