The Clock is Ticking!

[Drake]

Why are you waiting to sign up?
Go get registered at Rockfishderby.com

We just added CASH! The custom rods and gaffs came out sweet and we just got 150 Hobie SWAG BAGS in the mail. You guys are getting more value in stuff than your entry fee is costing. PLUS food, drink, raffle ticket, a tshirt and a hobie hat?
You don't even need to fish it to get back what you will be donating to a good cause!

Did I mention that a FREE guided fishing bay trip with Jim Sammons is being given away? That's right. Load up a cooler and go hang with Jim for a few hours.

DO YOU SEE HOW MANY SPONSORS WE HAVE!!!!!!!?????

SIGN UP NOW!
Early bird registration ends soon!

Andy, Steveo, Adi, CJ, Tony, Roby, Wade....stop being lazy. :eek:

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[YakMedic]

Signed up.

Two other guys from the SoCal Heroes of The Water team (Phatford & Tacmik) will be fishing also. I'm hoping Cj can make it and we can have the whole group on the water blindly chasing rockfish.

[jruiz]

I signed myself up along with two coworkers. They've never fished Rockfish before but I said not to worry about it. I might have overpromised when I said the organizer would have two bikini clad models for each participant. Can any of your sponsors help out with that? Jim Day?

[MrPatrick]

Jim Day in a Bikini?


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[jruiz]

Jim Day in a Bikini?


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If you haven't heard he has inside connections to supermodels of the highest pedigree.

[StinkyMatt]

:D


John...your stuff is pretty funny lately.....keep it up.

[HELLSTER INC.]

Just signed up, can't wait.

[old_rookie]

I made my donatio.... I mean I signed up.

[SDROB]

Damn I wish I could fish this tournament. It looks like lots of fun and great prizes. I wish I didn't have plans.

Well here's a free bump!

[Drake]

Killer shirt man!

Seriously guys! Only two days left!

[wade]

Why are you waiting to sign up?
Go get registered at Rockfishderby.com

Did I mention that a FREE guided fishing bay trip with Jim Sammons is being given away? That's right. Load up a cooler and go hang with Jim for a few hours.


Andy, Steveo, Adi, CJ, Tony, Roby, Wade....stop being lazy. :eek:

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Calling people out? Real classy Neil Drake I expect nothing less from BWE's King Googin.
Lazy? or are you just beating around the bush again & really mean deadbeat like one who would publicially state they donated to Rady Children's Hospital, and then never actually did?...
Still waiting on that donation receipt................................

[Joctane]

Can't wait Neil! Excellent job. It'll be a great day of fishing, eating and getting the SoCal fishing community together for a good cause.

[Linglifter]

If I owned a boat I would feel more optioned to enter. Seems pretty unfair to kayakers. I know the spots but can't get there in time. That's my excuse. Just my stupid opinion but I think tournements posted here should be kayak only related.

[Drake]

If I owned a boat I would feel more optioned to enter. Seems pretty unfair to kayakers. I know the spots but can't get there in time. That's my excuse. Just my stupid opinion but I think tournements posted here should be kayak only related.

The Kayaks and the Boats are competing for two separate prize pools. Kayaks will only be competing against other kayakers.

Unless you're panning to kayak to the nados. There is PLENTY of time! :D
We have over 50 raffle prizes to give away too. There is a good change you'll go home with SOMETHING!

[MrPatrick]

We added these today
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[Drake]

We added these today
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Swaagggg

If you guys haven't used the Lucanus jigs, I suggest giving them a try they are friggen lethal!

[MrPatrick]

The lucanus are fish catching beasts.
Would love to win one of the flat slide butterfly jigs, never tried one.


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[makobob]

The lucanus are fish catching beasts.
Would love to win one of the flat slide butterfly jigs, never tried one.


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2X, 3X. Guys and Gals, we are down to a week, it is time to just DO it. Work hard, play hard and FISH HARDER.

Makobob

[monkeyfishturds]

Wetsand and others are predicting double over head west swell this weekend. Might be better to wait for calmer days. It's a great cause for those that protect our freedom. Hope all turns out o.k.

[Drake]

We are watching the forecast carefully, most likely it will be moved to Sunday but no changes have been made yet. If it has to wait for another weekend, It will be toward the end of March. A lot of our competitors are also vendors and retailers who have committed to Fred Hall and we can't compete with the show those weekends. I will post the official change no later than Thursday by noon.

[HELLSTER INC.]

If it does have to change, any sunday would be awesome!!!! Hint Hint

[dos ballenas]

http://cdip.ucsd.edu/recent/forecast/buoy_ww3.gd?stn=073&stream=p1&pub=public&tz=PDT&units=english
The weather just makes it more interesting. :):reeling:
What time is the weigh in? I will bring the popcorn :cheers1:

[alanw]

The weather just makes it more interesting. :):reeling:
What time is the weigh in? I will bring the popcorn :cheers1:


Forget the popcorn, bring a GoPro for the beach crash landings

[MrPatrick]

Sunday I'm out :(

[ful-rac]

Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

You can't hear it but I'm laughing right now....!!!!:hahaha:

[FISH11]

With the predicted wave height it would be a SWIMMING B. Certainly some good crashes. Wonder if we could get some bleachers erected in time.

[old_rookie]

With the predicted wave height it would be a SWIMMING B. Certainly some good crashes. Wonder if we could get some bleachers erected in time.


You could sit on the piles of sand around the construction. But those might be washed away by then.

[Dannowar]

Please let it go Sunday as I am the set timing master and don't mind swimming. In fact I'll just change into my wetsuit before landing

[Drake]

Dear Anglers,

Due to the unfortunate weather conditions, Saturday seems to be offering up less than optimal conditions for a tournament. Although there hasn't been a small craft advisory, I want to make sure this event is as enjoyable as possible. It's still unofficial, but I want to put it out there that there is a very high possibility that the event will be moved to Sunday March 2nd. The captains meeting on Friday will go on as planned, and everything on Saturday schedule will be moved to Sunday.



If Sunday proves to also show terrible weather, the tournament will be postponed for Saturday March 29th. This is to avoid any conflict with Fred Hall and other tournaments which many of our members are already committed to. As some of you already know a number of the competitors are also local vendors who have booths set up at Fred Hall. Look on the bright side, this gives me more time to find more sponsors and get more SWAAGG!



I will ensure the website is updated regularly with the latest info.

If you have any questions please reel free to contact me through the website.

The final decision will be made no later than Thursday at 8pm



Thank you very much for your understanding and support. Lets cross our fingers and hope the weather does a 360!



Regards

The Rockfish Derby Team

[Siebler]

The 29th is fred hall del mar.

[kareem korn]

I'm all for postponing the event for another weekend. It's supposed to be a fun event. It won't be any fun fishing in this weekends weather conditions. Sunday is supposed to be very windy also.
When are you going to make the call?

[jorluivil]

I'm all for postponing the event for another weekend. It's supposed to be a fun event. It won't be any fun fishing in this weekends weather conditions. Sunday is supposed to be very windy also.
When are you going to make the call?


X2 and to be quite honest with you if the event is held Sunday I will probably start heading home around 3pm...............I have to be at work at 4am Monday morning.

[Siebler]

I wont be there if Sunday as well. First off I am supposed to be working and second I am not going to go fight the wind while drifting deep rock piles. that is just no fun.

[Drake]

Sunday March 16 otherwise it needs to to until April

[jorluivil]

Go to April.

I don't know about others but my calendar for March is already filled and I have another tournament that day that i have to attend.

[skrilla]

If an April date is chosen keep in mind Day at the Docks is Sunday the 13th.

[StinkyMatt]

16 of March.....other tournaments scheduled already.

[JeffB]

I'm out as for Sunday as well as about 5 other guys I know that I got to sign up. One is a Preacher and the other four go to his church. Plus Ed won't be able to make it either and I know he wanted to be around for presenting the rods and stuff

[Drake]

Saturday April 5th is my last offer. There is no way to make everyone happy. I'm working with you guys as much as I can

[jorluivil]

Saturday April 5th is my last offer. There is no way to make everyone happy. I'm working with you guys as much as I can

I agree, you will not make everyone happy but at least you'll give most of us time to reschedule and or schedule things around that date...........I'm in!

[makobob]

I agree, you will not make everyone happy but at least you'll give most of us time to reschedule and or schedule things around that date...........I'm in!

2X just put it on my calandar, much safer then for us oldsters. I am in.

[MrPatrick]

X3

[StinkyMatt]

April sounds good.



Good choice, looking out for the kayakers to ensure we don't puke our brains out.


:D

[WildernessWanker]

Thanks for the heads up and for scheduling for hopefully better weather, I was trying to figure out how bad I wanted to fish considering how bad the conditions are forecasted. Pure emotional turmoil!

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[JeffB]

Cool, April works! This will give everyone time to reschedule...
I'm adding an additional custom rod to the raffle, only this one will be a custom rod for the winner in his or her desired colors. There will also be optional designs offered to as on how the rod will be wrapped.

[alanw]

According to the Beach Hazard Statement (http://www.bing.com/weather/alert?q=la%20jolla%20forecast&unit=F&FORM=DTPWEO&qpvt=)the waves will only be 9 feet on saturday morning, sounds like good fun!

[Old Man in the Sea]

Saturday April 5th is sounds perfect!!! This weekend is a wipe out with this Storm and high surf...*

WAVES AND SURF...SURF 4-7 FEET WITH SETS TO 9 FEET FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET
WITH HIGHER SETS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...HIGHEST IN SAN
DIEGO COUNTY. SURF LOWERING DURING THE DAY SUNDAY. STRONG RIP
CURRENTS WILL ACCOMPANY THIS SURF.

* TIMING...FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

[rhyak]

April looks good. :wsb: :wsb: :wsb:

[Drake]

On second thought...Lets make this an event to remember!!!!

[ful-rac]

My video camera and 10 gopros are ready:eek:

Tornados really...?

[StinkyMatt]

We should just have a Kayak surfing competition/ show at LJ.


No rods or gear....just YOU, your Kyak...and your BRASS ONES!



:eek:

[Phatford]

Cool, April works! This will give everyone time to reschedule...
I'm adding an additional custom rod to the raffle, only this one will be a custom rod for the winner in his or her desired colors. There will also be optional designs offered to as on how the rod will be wrapped.

This Sounds AWESOME!!!
If I win this I want a Heroes on the Water Themed Rod!!!

[Jimmyz123]

We should just have a Kayak surfing competition/ show at LJ.


No rods or gear....just YOU, your Kyak...and your BRASS ONES!



:eek:

I'm there, just let me know when.

[MrPatrick]

^^^^^^^^^^ that would be awesome!

[MrPatrick]

We can call it the "Damn it! Anyone see my Go-Pro? "Open

[kauaiboy04]

On second thought...Lets make this an event to remember!!!!

wth?! lol

[skrilla]

5th works for me. Captains meeting still on this Fri?

[Drake]

Nope, April 4th. Or kayaks can just check in at LJ. I will make sure they swag bags are there

[Joctane]

April 4th ^^^^:)

[tacmik]

According to the Beach Hazard Statement (http://www.bing.com/weather/alert?q=la%20jolla%20forecast&unit=F&FORM=DTPWEO&qpvt=)the waves will only be 9 feet on saturday morning, sounds like good fun!
Eddie Would Go

[MrPatrick]

^classic^ 🌊🏄

[Drake]

I'm launching saturday morning just to say I did

[MrPatrick]

I will put $20 in to see who is the best at launching and landing, best of five. "Launch-a-palooza"
May kick in $5 more if the winner is on a PA!

[old_rookie]

Saturday April 5th is my last offer. There is no way to make everyone happy. I'm working with you guys as much as I can

Sounds good Drake - thanks for the update.

[tacmik]

Saturday April 5th is my last offer. There is no way to make everyone happy. I'm working with you guys as much as I can
Go with it. You will not be able to accommodate everyone. If we can make it, great. If not, we have donated to a great cause.

[HELLSTER INC.]

Go with it. You will not be able to accommodate everyone. If we can make it, great. If not, we have donated to a great cause.
I could not agree more!!!

[MVC]

I did not sign up because I could not make it this week end. I will be there for April 6th. I had a son wounded in Iraq in 2006 so I am always up for these type of events.