2012 SD Anglers Open Bay Bass Tournement

[Iceman]

Roll call!

These guys raise a TON of money for Children's Hospital. Your $65 entry gets you a killer t shirt, and great lunch. Raffle prizes from plasma TV to trips, gear etc.

OEX is sponsoring the kayak division and hope to be well represented! You compete in the kayak division as well as the over all standings. If you like tugging on sandies, spotties and calicos join us on Saturday February 4th at SD Bay.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=12118

[blitzburgh]

I'm gonna give it a shot!

[erinoo]

I guess I will be donating to the cause. Havent fished a tourn in a long time.

[Bennyblanco]

Ill be there ,but will need some decals to represent.i have a hobie outback.i will be buying from your store soon I need a rectangular bag for the Malibu kayak,send me some decals that won't come off.
:you_rock:

[Iceman]

Disregard the cut off date on the application, it states January 5th post dated deadline. This has been extended.

I would put my money on a kayak angler taking the $150 biggest spottie!

Likely 20-30 guys competing for a $500 OEX gift card. This would buy alot of nice stuff............nicer seat, paddle.....extra mirage drive. pfd, apparel, anything we sell.

Crack the top 25 and you will be in the Spring Invitational.

You are also competing against the boating teams for $1500 1st place price, with payouts for the top 25.

http://www.sandiegoanglers.com/plugins/content/mavikthumbnails/thumbnails/414x309-uploads-2012-logo.jpg

[skiffman]

Hey Andy, how much $$$$ you willing to bet?:D I have not entered yet but I could be motivated.

[Jimmyz123]

Where would we be launching from?

[Iceman]

Jimmy, the beach to the right of the launch, just like we always do at our tourneys.

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Kelvin, I have a crisp Mr Lincoln I am willing to parley into 2 crisp Lincolns :D

[Iceman]

bump!


Just a friendly reminder that SD Anglers are hosting a Bay Bass Seminar this coming Saturday, Jan 21 at Fishn' Marine Center in Lakeside. Free lunch starts at 11:30 and our guest speaker, Bill Schaefer will start the seminar at 1 pm.

Bill will talk about his techniques that make him so successful in fishing San Diego Bay and will field any questions that you may have.

Fish'n Marine Center
12365 Mapleview Ave, Lakeside , Ca

Take highway 67 into Lakeside and turn West at Mapleview Ave. Fish'n Marine Center is right next to Cafe 67.

[mtnbykr2]

Bummed I gotta work that day......hope everyone has fun...save me a shirt please:reel:

[Regor]

Got a little pre-tournament scouting done today.

Cought some of these guys:
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Let them all go, especially this guy. Gently placed him back in the water and told him I'll be back on the 4th if he can meet me in the same place, and bring along his brothers :)

[blitzburgh]

Sweet. I'm looking forward to it myself.

[Iceman]

Nice...........did someone say "Tail Gatin' Breakfast Burritos?" :D

[Jimmyz123]

Is there still time to enter? I was thinking of paying my fee next Friday? Can I take care of that through you Andy?

[Jimmyz123]

bump!

That was a great seminar today.

[IB Fish"N"]

I'm in and ready to fish.

[Jimmyz123]

Is the weigh in for Kayakers different from the boaters?
Will there be weigh boats or is it all done on shore?

[Iceman]

Jimmy, no weigh boats and we are just sponsoring the prize. Entry is done through SD Anglers.

[-scallywag-]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/637/P1200526_600.jpg


looks like that area is outside of the mouth of the bay and out of bounds for the tourny?

PS. that also looks pretty close to the new "cabrillo mpa"

[Regor]

looks like that area is outside of the mouth of the bay and out of bounds for the tourny?

PS. that also looks pretty close to the new "cabrillo mpa"


Nah ... that pic is much farther inside the bay than the picture must appear. Especially since I was pointing toward the mouth of the bay, and not a side shot of the bay.

Looking at a map, with legal fishing for the tournament is to draw a line from "Point Loma to Zuniga Point" and anywhere within the SD Bay.

Of course, the way the tide in that area pulls at ya, you could be over that invisible tournament line before you know it.

The mpa is still out there a ways from the pic, and around the corner just a bit. I was parallel to Pt Loma most of the day, and not around Cabrillo point.

[Scoot]

Can we still sign up or to late? :o

[Iceman]

I will check into the deadline and see if walk ups will be allowed.

[blitzburgh]

Nice...........did someone say "Tail Gatin' Breakfast Burritos?" :D

I'm down. What time does everyone plan on getting there?

[Jimmyz123]

I will check into the deadline and see if walk ups will be allowed.

Please post up ASAP if I can sign up at walkup of even on line still I'll sign up.

[Jimmyz123]

Is everyone launching at Shelter Island?

[ericko]

yep

[blitzburgh]

Is everyone launching at Shelter Island?

As far as I know everyone is required to launch at SI.

[Jimmyz123]

I'm In. Talked to Dwayne and he said I can still enter. Entry form has been sent in.

[Jimmyz123]

I'm excited now. I can't wait. Andy who will be inspecting the Kayaks prior to launch and what time will that be? What time do you all recommend heading down there for parking?

[Iceman]

Jimmy,

They will have volunteers check us off. We all launch from the beach just to the right of the boat ramp. They won't start until all boats entered are on the water, between 1st light and sunrise. Get there b4 6am.

[Iceman]

Monday is the LAST DAY to send in your entry form! no walk ups!!!

[Jimmyz123]

Andy what are you using for a Livewell? I am going to rig up a cooler I have so that if I do catch some keepers they won't be cramped up in my bait tank.

[Iceman]

Hobie livewell

[Bennyblanco]

Anyone in the inland empire that's going and want to carpool.i live in Ontario will pitch in for gas.
:reeling:

[Jimmyz123]

I was reading the rules and it states that no fined bait are allowed on the boat before launch, but Squid strips are, are they talking like 5 strips, or what? I would mind having a little squid along for the ride.

[Bennyblanco]

I was reading the rules and it states that no fined bait are allowed on the boat before launch, but Squid strips are, are they talking like 5 strips, or what? I would mind having a little squid along for the ride.

I talked to Wayne about that,he said one tray of squid from market was fine.they are trying to discourage people that take 50lbs.he said they had people show up with a bucket of chopped up squid.

[Jimmyz123]

I talked to Wayne about that,he said one tray of squid from market was fine.they are trying to discourage people that take 50lbs.he said they had people show up with a bucket of chopped up squid.

That's what I was thinking. I'm probably going to get a tray and have it all chopped before the tourney. That way I don't have to cut it on the water. Why do we have to wait a week? I want to fish now.

[Jimmyz123]

Hey Andy will you have any OEX Stickers with you? Since getting my new Yak I haven't stickered it up as well as my other one was.

[erinoo]

Hey Andy are you going to fish with three rods or four.??

[erinoo]

Andy are you going stop at Dennys for breakfast or eat a doughnuts at the launch?

[Di$co]

Hey Andy,
Can you email me a list of all the tournaments? I want to get involved with sponsoring some of the events with Feel Free, SeasonFive and maybe even Starboard. Anyone fishing off of a SUP yet?

[Iceman]

Ya, this tournament implements rules to level the field, one year it was won pulling fish under the bait barge......no longer allowed, one year guys chummed garbage cans of fish carcass from the landing they worked for.........no longer allowed.


Hey Andy will you have any OEX Stickers with you? Since getting my new Yak I haven't stickered it up as well as my other one was. Brent will actually have an OEX booth set up there, along with a BUNCH of other vendors.

Eric (not you Eric D)......thanks for the morning chuckle :D I don't mind fielding questions.

Get em in today LAST DAY to mail off your entry!!!

[Iceman]

OEX has negotiated walk ups allowed. Bring CASH ONLY, $65 EXACT CHANGE!!! We have over 40 people in the kayak division right now, gonna be some fun!

[PAL]

^Wow, that's a great number. Good luck everyone!

[Iceman]

Start time will be approximately 6:15AM.

Brent and I have volunteered to help Mike and Dwayne check in all the kayakers. We will do so, on the sidewalk above the beach to the right of the boat launch. We plan to start checking people in at 5:15AM. You will need to present us with the letter you should have received already. You will have the option of entering the halibut pot for $5, biggest halibut will be worth more than $500.

If you are signing up the morning of, bring $65 cash and $5 for the halibut pot, if interested.

Brian Sanner won the biggest spottie award last year from the kayak, let's do it again! Biggest spottie wins $150, biggest bass over all wins $250. 1st place in the kayak division wins $500 gift certificate at OEX and you also get to compete with the boats. 1st place is $1500, they usually pay down to 20th place. TONS of raffle prizes and killer food after.

You need to be in line to weigh your fish by 2pm!