Mission Bay Classic April 18th 2015

[OEX Sunset Beach]

This is a Heroes on the Water fund raising event.

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Last year we had over 100 entries and are adding a second halibut division this year. We are also adding a great bunch of raffle prizes. Our goal is to raise $5000 for the Southern California chapter of Heroes on the Water.
We anticipate this being the biggest kayak fishing tournament in southern California in 2015.

Mark your calenders and Check back here for all the details! We will be adding to this periodically as we iron out all the details. I have set up a Paypal link below. Cost is $25 .

Kids under the age of 18 fish for free with a paid adult.

Boundaries will be anywhere within the harbor. You may not go beyond the end of the 5 MPH zone within the channel.
Everyone is required check in and launch from the east facing beach adjacent to the ball field on Santa Clara Point, shotgun start 7am
prize payouts for the top finishers, all proceeds going to Heroes on the Water!

Tournament hours: 7am-1pm, check in starts at 6 am. You must be in line to weigh your fish no later than 1 pm

After the tournament we will all meet for a great BBQ & awards. Lunch served from noon until 2 pm

Rules:
*** By participating you must adhere to a code of sportsmanlike conduct. Any angler who violates the rules of the events may be disqualified and banned from future participation in all future events as well as all website interactions. This includes conduct before, during and after events both on and off the water as well as online. Conduct deemed inappropriate may be grounds for disqualification or denial from participation in any events or website activities. Judgments of conduct are at the sole discretion of the tournament directors, assisted by website moderators and host facility owners.
Bass division rules:

1. Sand, Spotted Bay and Calico Bass are the only allowable fish for weighing towards your final stringer.
2. A tournament win is based on the total weight of 3 heaviest fish at the final weigh-in at 1pm.
3. All bass submitted must be alive and at least 14” in length.

4. Artificial baits only. Scents are allowed – squid or other cut bait is not. Berkley Gulp! is allowed.
5. All fishing must be from a kayak, canoe or float tube. No trolling motors or propulsion systems other than paddle, kick or pedal (ie: Hobie kayaks) is allowed.
6. Fish Finders and GPS units are allowed.
7. Tournament hours will be from 7am until 1pm. You are responsible for being on time to the final weigh-in.
8. Scoring will determined by the total weight of an angler's 3 heaviest bass as weighed by the weigh boats.
9. You may weigh up to 10 total bass (no more than 5 in your tank at a time) while complying with DFG regulations. The angler is responsible for keeping track of the number of fish weighed. Attempting to weigh more than 10 bass could result in disqualification.
10. You must abide by all DFG regulations.
11. Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait.
12. Total bay access, no fishing beyond the 5 MPH leading out of the channel to the ocean

13. All inquiries, objections or complaints concerning any believed infraction of tournament or DFG rules needs to be stated PRIOR to the awards ceremony.

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New this year is the halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed wins. There will be prizes awarded for the top 3 fish weighed. This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in. In this division you may use live and cut bait and fish more than 1 rod at a time. Live bait can be brought, bought or caught. Fish must be hooked, fought and landed from the kayak unassisted. Final weigh in is 1 pm and you must be in line at the scale no later than 1 pm.


Click the button below to sign up and pay your entry.
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1 Ryan Howell
2 Robert Moore
3 Michael Stocker
4 Mark Beringer
5 David Easton
6 Todd Peirce
7 Andy Bowden
8 Richard Dame
9 James Zimmerman
10 Russ Kelly sb
11 Mark Randle
12 Sven Hansen
13 Jason Hicks
14 Benjamin Villa
15 John Clark
16 Eric Noonan
17 Joshua Brightman
18 Ryan Moriarty
19 Jackie Call
20 Jeremy Fugler
21 Richard Lightfoot
22 Cody Lightfoot
23 Dale Carlson
24 Bobby Mejia
25 David Galves
26 David Burks
27 Malcolm Parker
28 Shane Yellin
29 Lucian Smoot
30 Rex McNamara
31 Kevin Harvey
32 Mike Mulman
33 Roy Bartolome
34 Charles Whittenberg
35 Steven Green
36 Cody Allen
37 Andrew Allen
38 Ben Tweedt
39 Kirk Gossett
40 Joshua Brightman
41 Nancy Ortiz
42 Rick Seward
43 Donald Vaughn
44. Mike Weber
45 Jarrod McGehee
46 Ron Tweedt
47 Jorge Villegas
48 Fransisco Gonzalez
49 Ernie Carter
50 Jeff Gardner
51 Gabriel Anuet
52 Scott Bixler
53 Noah Bixler
54 Alan Wagner
55 Jose Cervantes
56 Jim Salazar
57 Ryan Schaffron
58 James Kelley
59 Tony Park
60 Joel Howard
61 Phillip Teates
62 Gregory Kimmel
63 Travis Lightfoot
64 Jay Barcia
65 Jerald Barcia
66 Michael Graham
67 Eric Oudmayer
68 Sal Magallon
69 Richard Penny
70 Jake Penny
71 Morceno Abutin
72 Jose Bolanos
73 Justin Arakaki
74 William Bowen
75 Brian Crouse
76 Mark Kleiter
77 Mogeb Alomeri
78 Carlos Delvilla
79 Steve Seykot
80 Len Alfuente
81 Al Figueras
82 Perry Cardoza
83 Aaron Cardoza
84 Don Bell
85 Ken Nowicki
86 Tom Sugg
87 Armando Castaneda
88 Chris Cary
89 Shawn Grimm
90 Bill Gehring $100 donation THX Bill!
91 Andre Person
92 Nick Bateman
93 Alyander Brandt
94 Danny Jones
95 Derwin Chang
96 Kyle Chang
97 Cameron Chang
98 Andy Acevedo
99 Andrew Mastroianni
100 Adi Ljubovic
101 Patrick Ross
102 Edward Weissman
103 Christine Goeyvaerts
104 Michael Mikitka
105 John Brice
106 Mathew Ralls
107 Gregory Templeton
108 Jeffrey Bias
109 Stephan Cho
110 Nguyen Ho
111 Ross Zoerhof

Sponsors are stepping up! Keep checking back as this list will be growing
Hobie Kayak
Yakattack
KayakFish Magazine
Beardedguy
Werner Paddles
Art of William Novotny
Orion Coolers
Jackson Kayaks
KELP
Promar
Ahi
BD Outdoors
Fishdope
Okuma
Savage Gear
Wilderness Systems
Seairsports
Malibu Kayaks
On Target Range
Jeff B
Len's Custom Rods
NRS
Bulldog Folding Trailers
Seeker
Everingham Bait
Sqidco
Coca Cola
Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle
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[captnblood34]

Nice! Cant wait

[easyday]

Can't wait I'll deffinately be fishing this one.

[Cadillyak]

I'll be there!!

[Big Wave Dave]

Enjoyed the last one, will be there for the next.

[skrilla]

This one's a no brainer. Great event for a great cause. Will try and kick down a little sumthin sumthin for the winners. ;)

[Cbad Mike]

CAN'T WAIT!!! I had a great time at the last one.

[Fishin' Magician]

I participated in this event this last May and it was totally awesome! I will definitely be there for this one as well!! Can't wait!

[jorluivil]

Did someone say 'halibut'? :luxhello:

[wiredantz]

should be fun :p

[FISH11]

Last years event was awesome and I can't wait for this one. I going to make sure I have that day off work!

[FlyFishinYakr]

This should be one heck of a shindig. :)
Any categories for Fly Anglers?
FFY :sifone:

[Iceman]

Nothing specific for fly anglers, but come show the plastic chucking, blade tossing, plug throwin' how it is done.

[DennisMorgan]

Awesome ....looking forward to it and will bring my sons out to jump into the mix...it was great last year and I expect the same this year...6 months away :(


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[makobob]

I am in on this one and PAID. Who is next? Let's get this tournament on the road. Pay up and put it on YOUR calendar, THEN tell your boss you are pre paid for this Disabled Veterans Benifit, and ask him if he would like to come or DONATE to the cause. Hope to see you ALL at this event.

[octico]

I may be out of town that day, either way I will pay.

[Mike scales]

Yup, I'm in again.:cheers1:

[Kayak_Bernie]

I am Excited for this ! Do you need any other information from me other than what PayPal provides you?

[Jimmyz123]

Yup, I will be there. Andy, any thoughts of a breakfast potluck?

[Lit-up1]

Paid:cool:

[makobob]

Paid:cool:

Andy who else is paid for this event. Thanks

[INGRIDSDAD]

Just paid, looking forward to it.

[Jimmyz123]

I'll be paying on Friday

[makobob]

Please let's go guys, this will be a great day on the water, it will let you support Heroes on the Water, and maybe win some bragging rights for the year. Also you get to meet and fish with some of the awesome BWE crew.
Hope to see you all there. Tight lines.

[Fishin' Magician]

The Fishin' Magician is all paid up and ready to go...., or at least I will be come April. Looking forward to it, should be another great tournament. Last year's was totally awesome!

[beardedguy]

I'll be there, but
PLEASE!!!
Make the bait barge out of bounds this year.

[Iceman]

I just updated the list, no hurry guys. Sign up when you can. I plan on trying to make this the biggest kayak fishing tournament in southern California! We broke 100 entries last year :D

[Jimmyz123]

I'll be there, but
PLEASE!!!
Make the bait barge out of bounds this year.

No one fished near the bait barge that I noticed last year, I saw at least 3 others in that cove and we were all well enough away from the bait barge. However I agree that it should be out of bounds but not that cove.

[Jimmyz123]

Paid

[beardedguy]

PAID!!

Ready to go.

PS Iceman, Would you check and make sure I'm paid.
I had a little trouble with paypal
Its under Richard Dame

[Iceman]

Just updated the list. Ordered trophy steins today for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the bass division. There will be other awards given out. Need to decide on the halibut division winning prize.......stand by :D

Once our paperwork goes through we will be gathering some serious swag. Going to pump up the raffle and hopefully cut a big check for our Southern California Chapter of Heroes on the Water. We should have some sweet prizes, watch the top of this thread as sponsors and prizes will be added soon.

[jorluivil]

I haven't paid but count me in!!

[Nic D]

Anyone have a Hobie I could use for the day?

[Iceman]

Nic, I got one for you if you get that Moyer guy to come too!

[Nic D]

Nic, I got one for you if you get that Moyer guy to come too!

its a deal. I will call him right now.



...stand by

[FISH11]

Just paid up and have the day off at work verified. I can't wait last year was a blast and this one sounds even better.

[OEX Sunset Beach]

This just in! The first 100 people to sign up will receive a SWAG BAG. We are working on filling this with some pretty cool stuff.

[captnblood34]

Paid

[fishing md]

This should be one heck of a shindig. :)
Any categories for Fly Anglers?
FFY :sifone:



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[svendawg]

Paid

[OEX Sunset Beach]

The first item going into the 100 swag bags is a spinner bait from Beardedguy, thank you Rich for this generous donation to the cause!

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[FISH11]

Beardedguy, you're "THE MAN"

[octico]

Just registered, I will be a wee bit jet lagged but I am in! :reel:

[Iceman]

I keep adding to the donating sponsors in the original post at the top of this thread, check it out! We are getting some great prizes for top finishers as well as raffle prizes and the Captains bags that the 1st 100 entered will receive.

More to come!

[octico]

I keep adding to the donating sponsors in the original post at the top of this thread, check it out! We are getting some great prizes for top finishers as well as raffle prizes and the Captains bags that the 1st 100 entered will receive.

More to come!

Hey Andy only 13 people registered? I know its kind of early...

[Iceman]

Just updated it 16 entries, still 2 months away. I am betting we crush last year's 100+ :luxhello:

[Wheels1080]

I'm in. Paid

[Iceman]

just updated again 20!

[Linglifter]

I'm in! This should be fun.

[rodbuster]

It's almost embarrassing for Andy to approach a potential sponsor about getting involved in our tournaments if there are only twenty of us signed up. Lets get that entry fee in so that the numbers show them we are interested in their participation as well. I would like to get our tournaments to get back to the fantastic ones we had in the Plastic Navy days. If you didn't get to fish in these big events you missed out on a really good time for all.
Andy can't do it alone so get out there and prod your fishing buddies to sign up early.

R. Lightfoot (rodbuster)

[monstahfish]

Signed up and paid! Sounds like fun and a good cause.

[LSmoot]

Just paid. I'm in.

[Fishin' Magician]

There should be some great sponsorship opportunities at the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach. Maybe we can get additional sponsors then. And then at the end of the month it will be in San Diego, so there might be some additional opportunities to get even more there. Sign up, people!!!

[T-Rex]

In! I'll get a couple of friends to sign up as well.

[inbx3]

Just paid. I'm in! Now if I could only catch some fish :-). See everyone there.

[Toromike]

can you enter both Bass & Halibut?

[sdsr1907]

What is the cost to enter?


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[Iceman]

can you enter both Bass & Halibut?

You have to enter one division or the other as we are allowing live or cut bait only in the halibut division.


What is the cost to enter?

$25 gets you a swag bag for the first 100 people, fish tacos for lunch and a raffle ticket.

[octico]

What is the cost to enter?


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Sign up already its for a great cause!

[Iceman]

The winner of the halibut division will receive a custom wrapped rod by Jeff B :luxhello:

[sdsr1907]

Sign up already its for a great cause!


Need to make me a live well to keep the catch alive, will fish the next event


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[Iceman]

Len's Custom Rods is wrapping a custom rod for the winner of the bass division. :luxhello:

[Fishin' Magician]

Tournament is just 4 weeks away. Time to get signed up, people!

[paddle man]

:kayak-surfer: PAID & IN LIKE FLINT:reel:

[old_rookie]

I haven't done many tournaments, and never had anything to weight either (yeah, sad story), in the past, there was a weigh boat that would come around to weigh your catch. Will that be the case this year? Or will there be something different?

[Iceman]

We just confirmed a second kayak in the raffle. A Malibu Kayaks Stealth 9 in stone, this will be plumbed and ready from OEX Sunset Beach. :kayak-surfer:

[Iceman]

Yes there will be weigh boats.

[makobob]

Three weeks and counting. Less than 50 anglers have signed up. What are YOU waiting for? This is a WIN, WIN, WIN. The FIRST 100 people signing up will recieve a SWAG BAG, see you are already a winner TWICE, all that SWAG in YOUR bag and the great feelings of having helped HOW put smiles on our HEROES faces.

ANDY, how do we buy extra RAFFLE TICKETS, and HOW much are they. With TWO kayaks to raffle off and all the other FANTASTIC prizes everyone could WIN. WHY NOT YOU. Join us for a GREAT day on the water, support HOW and ENJOY yourselves catch fish, bragging rites and lunch too. Tight Lines.

[Fishin' Magician]

Awesome, Andy! That will make for another great raffle prize. 2 kayaks plus an assortment of all kinds of other fantastic prizes. This is shaping up to be an epic tournament!

[Iceman]

We will be selling raffle tickets for $1 while everyone is hanging out enjoying the lunch that will be prepared for everyone there. Buy as many as you want, this is going to be a big part of the money we are raising for our So Cal HOW.

[Will B.]

Can you sign up at Fred Hall?

[JeffB]

Sneak Peak

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?p=223470#post223470

[jorluivil]

I just paid.........I'm not sure if I'm going to make it(possibility of a strike at work) but if I don't at least the money is going to a good cause.


Andy, maybe I missed it but will you be setting up a paypal link to buy raffle tickets?

[Iceman]

Will, if you give $25 cash to Brent at FH, I will sign you up.

[Iceman]

Andy, maybe I missed it but will you be setting up a paypal link to buy raffle tickets?

I had not considered that, was just planning on selling them at the event, I guess I could for those that can't make it there. I'll try to get something up tomorrow.

[Diaboluz]

So whats the price if you win?

[Iceman]

Winner of the bass division are getting a custom rod wrapped by Len's Custom rods and one of these.

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[Fish Taco]

Andy,

Are EKs allowed in this event? I have a BassYaks motor on my Stealth 14 but am considering joining if allowed... thanks!

[Iceman]

Leave the battery home! no motors allowed at this tournament...........you don't have to go far to catch fish, they are all over, plenty within a long cast of where we will be launching.

[Fishin' Magician]

Nice trophies, Andy! And useful as well. Good job!

[Iceman]

NRS delivery today Chinook PFD and 100 key chains

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[Fishin' Magician]

And the prizes just keep on comin'! This is shaping up to be an epic tournament! Can't wait!!!

[Fish Taco]

Andy,

Okay, I can do a day w/o the trolling motor and paddle instead... no problem.

But another question... I'm considering entering the Halibut Division but am curious about keeping the catch alive... or does that apply only to bass? I assume halibut need to be a legal length of 22", but be kept alive as well? Don't have a live well that large... and not sure if it applies in this division or not. Can you please clarify? Also, can you explain the procedure about weigh-in boats (as I heard someone mention that they might be in use for this event)... Thanks!

[Iceman]

halibut division, do not need to be alive, do need to be legal 22"+

[skrilla]

Excellent news... Batson Enterprises has once again stepped up to the plate and donated another great prize for a great cause. Their generousity and appreciation towards our military is beyond words and I'm proud to collaborate with them on this project. Construction has started on a brand spankin' new Revelation 72H in all Alps components. Will try and keep yall updated as progress continues.

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[jorluivil]

Last year we had over 100 entries and are adding a second halibut division this year.

4. Artificial baits only. Scents are allowed – squid or other cut bait is not. Berkley Gulp! is allowed.

This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in. In this division you may use live and cut bait and fish more than 1 rod at a time. Live bait can be brought, bought or caught.https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif



Andy, if I join both divisions can I fish live bait for halibut on one rod and artificial bait(for bass) on the other?

Obviously, I'm aware that catching a bass on live bait does not count..................based on the size of the baits that I like to use for halibut I doubt a bass will swallow it

[Iceman]

no.

[Iceman]

Excellent news... Batson Enterprises has once again stepped up to the plate and donated another great prize for a great cause. Their generousity and appreciation towards our military is beyond words and I'm proud to collaborate with them on this project. Construction has started on a brand spankin' new Revelation 72H in all Alps components. Will try and keep yall updated as progress continues.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/20150402_182551_RichtoneHDR.jpeg

Awesome! Can't wait to see this one! Thanks Len.:luxhello:

[Iceman]

Free range time from On Target and Josh in every one of the 100 swag bags! Thank you! :luxhello:

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[h2ofishfo]

I'm in trying to upgrade this year to 1st place !:cool:

[jorluivil]

Andy, if I join both divisions can I fish live bait for halibut on one rod and artificial bait(for bass) on the other?

Obviously, I'm aware that catching a bass on live bait does not count..................based on the size of the baits that I like to use for halibut I doubt a bass will swallow it

no.


OK, I forgot to ask but if I join the halibut division can I still fish the bass division?

[Iceman]

Jorge, I set it up this year where you had to specify one or the other, I hoped to persuade guys without livewells or just not into bass fishing an option to participate. Depending on how many we draw to the halibut division will determine what we do next year.

[Iceman]

2 weeks to go! did you see we added a Bulldog Folding Trailer to the list of raffle prizes! Hoping for 100 more sign ups! and only 50 more swag bags! You can make a difference and be a part of something VERY cool!

[monstahfish]

Hey Andy, maybe next year(or even this year) you could pay into both divisions but still only fish artificials? This would get $50 from guys like myself who would like to fish artificials but would still have a crack at winning the halibut division. The stipulation would be if you enter both divisions only artificials would be allowed on your boat.

[beardedguy]

Yes,
This is what I was hoping for. I would think it would raise
more money for HOW.
Maybe ya"ll would consider it.

[wiredantz]

Can somone mark on the map where the no fish zones are at?

(5mph hours bouys)

[makobob]

TWELVE DAYS and counting. Lots of swag, raffle items and good times. Remember all proceedes go to OUR HEROES on the WATER. I only count 53 entrants, what are we waiting for? I see a lot of missing names on the list, what's up?

[Iceman]

Frank they should be right about the very lower left hand corner of this map

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/graphics/missionbaymap.gif

[Deamon]

no.

NO means "I don't trust YOU beatch Jorge! :the_finger:"

[Jimmyz123]

Frank they should be right about the very lower left hand corner of this map

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/graphics/missionbaymap.gif
Is it as always, staying away from the Bait Barge, and not going past the Channel marker heading outward of the bay?

[Iceman]

Mike has wrangled Seeker into the fray. they are giving us a rod and some other swag! :luxhello:

[wiredantz]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/darkmatrix84/no%20fish%20zone%20mlpa_zpsnbhhv8sn.png

so the 5 mph bouys are the lower left zone, can anyone tell me where the bait barge is at?

[Jimmyz123]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/darkmatrix84/no%20fish%20zone%20mlpa_zpsnbhhv8sn.png

so the 5 mph bouys are the lower left zone, can anyone tell me where the bait barge is at?
See the words Quivera Basin? Right there. Look for the big stinky floating bait dock. I don't know why anyone would want to fish around it anyway, I have never caught anything around that thing on Non-tournament trips.

[wiredantz]

See the words Quivera Basin? Right there. Look for the big stinky floating bait dock. I don't know why anyone would want to fish around it anyway, I have never caught anything around that thing on Non-tournament trips.

ty

[octico]

Really looking forward to this tourney! Come on guys sign up!

[Fish Taco]

See the words Quivera Basin? Right there. Look for the big stinky floating bait dock. I don't know why anyone would want to fish around it anyway, I have never caught anything around that thing on Non-tournament trips.

Caught a 22 pound halibut right there at the bait dock on an anchovie when I was 15 years old :reeling: (that was 41 years ago - but I'd wager there are still fish there)...

[Fishin' Magician]

I'm looking forward to getting all my gear sorted out and put together for this tournament. This should be epic! Can't understand why there are only half the number signed up from last year, but that just means less competition for fish...., and the raffle prizes! With so many cool prizes being raffled off, I may have to buy a boatload of tickets! Should be an awesome event!

[Deamon]

I've been intentionally lagging just so I could watch Cbad Mike sweat a little...:the_finger:

My mission in this tourney is to kick Jorge's arse with a bigger butt...no limit on number of rods!!!

Jim

[Iceman]

smack talk...........keep it coming!

Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait.

The docks in Quivera Basin are fair game.

[ful-rac]

Let's go fish'n! :luxhello:

[Jimmyz123]

Caught a 22 pound halibut right there at the bait dock on an anchovie when I was 15 years old :reeling: (that was 41 years ago - but I'd wager there are still fish there)...

I'm sure there are, but I've yet to hook one.

[Jimmyz123]

smack talk...........keep it coming!

Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait.

The docks in Quivera Basin are fair game.


I like it. This is going to be fun.

[h2ofishfo]

smack talk...........keep it coming!

Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait.

The docks in Quivera Basin are fair game.

Didn't fish it or around it last year just curious as to why ?

[Fishin Phil]

8. Scoring will determined by the total weight of an angler's 3 heaviest bass as weighed by the weigh boats.

Will there be specific locations for the weigh boats? And if so can they be added to the map so everyone is on the same page?

What time does the parking lot open?
Thanks.

[Fishin Phil]

Paid

[Iceman]

The weigh boats will be moving around, plan on keeping your fish alive as they may not come back your way for an hour or 2 depending on how busy they get.

Bait barge is being put off limits because it is one small area that could only be fished by a few. It is known to be a haven for big lazy sandbass.

[Fishin Phil]

Does anyone know what time the parking lot opens?

[Iceman]

I think the Mission Bay lots say no parking 2am-4am to keep people from camping out.

[Scoot]

It states to the 5mph marker in the channel! Map above shows
Channel off limits just curious?

[Iceman]

the "off limits" was no posted by us, it does show the general vicinity. The boundary will be the 5 mph buoys in the channel exiting the bay.

[Iceman]

Sqidco and Everingham Bait has just donated to the cause :luxhello:

[Iceman]

thank you Jorge and Coca Cola for stepping up and contributing. :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

[Scoot]

the "off limits" was no posted by us, it does show the general vicinity. The boundary will be the 5 mph buoys in the channel exiting the bay.

Thanks Andy!!

[jorluivil]

thank you Jorge and Coca Cola for stepping up and contributing. :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:


10-4, Andy.

I'll make sure they're ice cold:cheers1:

[Fishin' Magician]

62 anglers and counting. Hopefully we'll get to 100 by tournament day. This will be a great day for a great cause! Can't wait....

[Iceman]

pretty safe bet that the weather will be perfect :D

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USCA0982:1:US

[wiredantz]

the "off limits" was no posted by us, it does show the general vicinity. The boundary will be the 5 mph buoys in the channel exiting the bay.

I found this map not sure of the accuracy but it list the navigation bouys inside the channel

http://tourguidetim.com/wp-content/uploads/san-diego-pictures/mission-bay/mission-bay-boat-map.gif

[Scoot]

That's the one!!!

[Mike Graham]

Signed Up!

[Fishin Phil]

pretty safe bet that the weather will be perfect :D

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USCA0982:1:US


There will also be a 6 foot tidal swing on the incoming tide.

[Fishin Phil]

100th post :reddy:

[Fishin Phil]

Good morning Andy,
where will the check in be located?

[Iceman]

Last year we set up on the sidewalk leading into OEX Mission Bay. sign in starts at 6am, Captains meeting 6:45am, start time 7am

If you are fishing in the halibut division and want to get bait from the receiver prior to 7 am start time, you have some options: You may launch elsewhere closer to the barge, like Mariners Point, get your bait and then paddle/pedal or even motor up to Santa Clara Point to check in or head down and back then check in. No lines in the water before 7am and no motors on the yaks after 7am.

You can launch from both sides of the Santa Clara Point peninsula, I will post a map when I get the chance.

[Iceman]

Adi just picked up a pile of swag from BD Outdoors and Fish Dope! FD subscriptions, hats, Ts, stickers.........nice! Thank you Jason and Ali!

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[kauaiboy04]

signed up, and ready to rock and roll!

[Iceman]

Promar & Ahi Thank you SWAG!

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[Iceman]

Hobie sent over a ton o SWAG, Thank you Kevin Nakada and Hobie Cat Company!

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[Iceman]

Only 24 more SWAG Bags up for grabs.........get em or .................not! :D

[Hunters Pa]

I had not considered that, was just planning on selling them at the event, I guess I could for those that can't make it there. I'll try to get something up tomorrow.


I can't make it but am willing to sign up for a swag bag & buy some raffle tickets. I can stop by the Sunset Beach shop to pay. Do you have a way for us to join the raffle if we can't be there?

there ARE a few people I would trust with my tickets

[AL2FISH]

Andy,

Just payed through my PayPal account. Iv`e got a buddy also fishing, can I pay his way also through my account?

Al Figueras

[Iceman]

Shawn you can pay in the store with cash only, no way to buy raffle tickets unless there or getting someone to buy them for you

Al, yes you can you can leave the name in the notes of the transaction or just pm me the corrected name.

[Fish Taco]

Just paid, I'm in. Just caught a bad ass cold and hopefully I'll be feelin better by early Saturday morning... :nurse: as I'll have to drive down around 2-3 AM. If I can't make it... it's still for an awesome cause. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[inbx3]

Is there going to be a sidepot for biggest bass?

[Jimmyz123]

Is there going to be a sidepot for biggest bass?

I would bank on there being some side pot, every event I've been to there's someone collecting money for a side bet.

[Iceman]

The main objective of this tournament is to raise money and awareness to Heroes on the Water, so there will be no money pay outs. Please spend your $5-10.or more on raffle tickets, everyone in the bass division will be eligible for some kind of big bass award...........I will come up with a prize. :D

Our goal is still 150 entries and $5000 for SoCal Heroes on the Water.

Be a part of it!

Sidenote

Walk ups will be the same $25 fee, not charging any extra. Cash only the morning of the tournament. I am sure that the total will have exceeded 100 so will not include swag bag.

Raffle tickets will be $1 each, buy them before launching or after, while enjoying some killer fish tacos and a icy Coca Cola!

[C. Cary]

I am in. Looking forward to it.

[Deamon]

thank you Jorge and Coca Cola for stepping up and contributing. :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

All right Jorge!!! Way to step it up brotha. Can you also bring some ice cold 7-Ups and Cactus Coolers for us? Those are my favs. :the_finger: Jim

[Iceman]

All right, all right, all right.

Winner of the Biggest Bass weighed in will get an OEX Sunset Beach's Hobie PA17 for a weekend rental voucher, complete with fish finder, livewell and trailer. $300 value. Once I complete the trailer registration this will be available to rent, $150 per day with every 3rd day free. You just need a tow hitch and flat 4 electrcal connector :D

[Jimmyz123]

All right, all right, all right.

Winner of the Biggest Bass weighed in will get an OEX Sunset Beach's Hobie PA17 for a weekend rental voucher, complete with fish finder, livewell and trailer. $300 value. Once I complete the trailer registration this will be available to rent, $150 per day with every 3rd day free. You just need a tow hitch and flat 4 electrcal connector :D

That's a sweet deal. My Donations are going to the HOW project.

[Fish Taco]

Last year we set up on the sidewalk leading into OEX Mission Bay. sign in starts at 6am, Captains meeting 6:45am, start time 7am

If you are fishing in the halibut division and want to get bait from the receiver prior to 7 am start time, you have some options: You may launch elsewhere closer to the barge, like Mariners Point, get your bait and then paddle/pedal or even motor up to Santa Clara Point to check in or head down and back then check in. No lines in the water before 7am and no motors on the yaks after 7am.

You can launch from both sides of the Santa Clara Point peninsula, I will post a map when I get the chance.

Andy, considering the option of launching at Mariner's Point. If I grab my bait early, and motor over to Santa Clara Point before check-in, do you think I could stow my BassYaks motor with Brent at OEX during the tournament, then pick it up afterwards. I can just pop it in and motor it back over to Mariner's Point after the tournament's over with. Last question, can I tie up at the dock there while checking in, etc. so as to keep my pump going and bait alive?

Thanks,

- Ken

[Iceman]

Jim Salazar will be set up in the CCA booth this Saturday at the tournament. Strongly encourage you to join this organization unifying recreational fishermen of California.

http://www.ccacalifornia.org/

Jim just dropped off 100 copies of Tide Magazine going in the SWAG Bags

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[Iceman]

Ken,

I am sure you could stow your motor at OEX or I can keep it in my truck for you. Can't use the dock maybe a line or anchor to tie off on the beach

[Fish Taco]

Ken,

I am sure you could stow your motor at OEX or I can keep it in my truck for you. Can't use the dock maybe a line or anchor to tie off on the beach

Okay... thanks for the offer on holding my motor if Brent can't do it. :)

The anchor idea might be best, that way it won't beach itself if I use a line to tie it off to the beach... thanks.

[Fishin Phil]

All that swag makes me glad I'm # 61. :)

[monstahfish]

When we get our fish weighed, since the boat will be moving around, will we be able to weigh in multiple times? For example, if I catch three bass and the boat comes by but it's still early in the day, can I weigh in more fish later? Or can I only weigh 3 fish one time?

[Fishin Phil]

See the first page of this thread

9. You may weigh up to 10 total bass (no more than 5 in your tank at a time) while complying with DFG regulations. The angler is responsible for keeping track of the number of fish weighed. Attempting to weigh more than 10 bass could result in disqualification.

[Hunters Pa]

Shawn you can pay in the store with cash only.


Paid at OEX Sunset Beach

Got someone to cover my tickets. Thanks!

[619-SWIM-DOG]

All signed up.

[Iceman]

Guys, if your Paypal does not use your real name............I have a few that I will be posting or if you pay for multiple people, put it in the notes on your transaction or post it up in this thread so we have your names, this is what we build the check in list from THX!

[Jimmyz123]

Am I seeing that we have 92 signed up right now? WOW, that is amazing. I'm sure there's going to be more signing up on Saturday.

[Cbad]

AND THE GIFTS JUST KEEP ON COMING!!!

I just picked up a gift certificate from Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle in Oceanside in the sum of.................

Hahaha..... I'm not telling. :)

You will all find out soon enough!

I will say this though, Walt the new owner was very generous and more than happy to support such a great cause.

PLEASE make sure to support the companies that are making this tournament so great!

[monstahfish]

Thanks Phil.

Also, thanks to the the guys at Pacific Coast! Great shop.

[Fishin Phil]

95 Derwin Chang
96 Derwin Chang
97 Derwin Chang Now I'm really confused. Is this the same guy three times, or three different guys with the same name that just coincidentally signed up at the same time, or just a typo?
Anyway you look at it, we are going to be packing and stacking. 98 sign ups and counting! Only two more swag bags left. We may need to install stop and yield signs and signal lights on the water. Just remember if you guys see me coming, I always have the right of way. :vroam:

[Iceman]

Yes The infamous Chang Gang, I just need the 2 other names besides Derwin :D

[f'nsabiki]

AND THE GIFTS JUST KEEP ON COMING!!!

I just picked up a gift certificate from Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle in Oceanside in the sum of.................

Hahaha..... I'm not telling. :)

You will all find out soon enough!

I will say this though, Walt the new owner was very generous and more than happy to support such a great cause.

PLEASE make sure to support the companies that are making this tournament so great!
That's a great little shop. Onsight rod and reel repair and very helpful staff.

[Jimmyz123]

So with the amount of participants did I read correctly that both sides of the beach will be open for launching?

[Iceman]

Yes anywhere on Santa Clara Point

[Jimmyz123]

Andy, how many signed up for last years event?

[Cbad]

HEROES ON THE WATER will be holding our own separate raffle on Saturday at the Mission Bay Classic.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN THE TOURNAMENT TO PARTICIPATE NOR DO YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
To enter this raffle for a $50.00 gift certificate to Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle all you have to do is donate your old rods and reels to us. What we are looking for is bass type set ups that we can use for our events.

You will receive 1 (one) ticket for each rod and 2 (two) tickets for each reel you donate.

All rods and reels must be in decent condition and work properly.

This is a good opportunity to clean out your garage a little bit while helping us and another HOW chapter that needs equipment.

Bring your gear to the HOW tent in exchange for your ticket(s).
If no one is at the tent to help you please find me (Cbad Mike).
Tickets will be drawn along with the main raffle so you don't need to be anywhere different to win!
Once again..... YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!!

We will also gladly accept any other gear and tackle donations that you may have.

Any rods and reels deemed to old, not in working condition or in anyway unusable to us will not be eligible for the raffle.
(Please no snoopy rods) :)

[Iceman]

We had 80 people signed up by the day prior last year and 40 walk ups that morning........still looking for 150 entries this year! In the raffle we are giving away $3500 in merchandise that was generously donated to us..........so hoping we sell $2500 in raffle tickets at least! This is what it will take for us to reach our goal of $5000 :D

[erinoo]

We had 80 people signed up by the day prior last year and 40 walk ups that morning........still looking for 150 entries this year! In the raffle we are giving away $3500 in merchandise that was generously donated to us..........so hoping we sell $2500 in raffle tickets at least! This is what it will take for us to reach our goal of $5000 :D


I got something in my back pocket that I will be donating. :sifone:

[Iceman]

Eric you are the MAN! :luxhello: I got a couple 3 pound bass waiting for you :D

[Iceman]

Thank you Richard Penny for making the drive to drop off and the US Navy for sweetening up the SWAG in the bag :luxhello:

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[Iceman]

Yakattack kicked down a Black Box, Cellblok, Zuka Tubes and some Flex fit hats. Thank you Luther the Innovator! :luxhello:

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[Mike Graham]

Chang Gang=Derwin,Kyle,Cameron:sifone:

[Iceman]

Thank you Everingham Bros! We have some vouchers for the raffle for free bait fill ups! :luxhello:

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[Iceman]

FYI there will be no ties in the top 3 payouts, in over all weight tie in the bass division, winners determined by kicker fish, then second kicker if necessary.

We will be weighing in pounds and ounces :D

[Iceman]

Adi just picked up a variety of gift certificates from Squidco. Thanks Joey!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_2122.JPG

[Fishin' Magician]

Andy, are there any restrictions on where we can park? I'm assuming that we can park on the other side of the ball fields in that larger parking lot, that's where I parked last time, in fact I can see my car in the photo that is being used. Someone told me the other day that they thought that they'd read somewhere that they (the City?) didn't want us parking over there. Can you verify if it's okay to use those spaces?

[Iceman]

To my knowledge you can park in either lot. We are going to need it.

[Bulldogfoldingtrailers]

On behalf of Bulldog Folding Trailers, I want to wish all of the anglers in tomorrow's Mission Bay Classic great fishing and stay safe out there! - Jeff Drugmand

[Iceman]

Jeff thank you for the biggest prize we are giving away in tomorrows raffle. :luxhello: the generosity we have been shown is amazing.

[Bulldogfoldingtrailers]

You're most welcome! a great event for a great organization. I hope you raise a ton of $$$$

[JeffB]

I signed up twice, once for me and the other for my buddy Mark Kleiter. I put a note on the PayPal

[Iceman]

Fixed it Jeff :D

[Cbad]

On behalf of Bulldog Folding Trailers, I want to wish all of the anglers in tomorrow's Mission Bay Classic great fishing and stay safe out there! - Jeff Drugmand

Jeff,
On behalf of the Southern California Chapter of HEROES ON THE WATER I would like to thank you for your generosity. Please, come by the tournament tomorrow if you happen to be in the neighborhood.
Thank you again we really do appreciate your generous support.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Mike

[GkT]

paid. Not fishing, (no boat, wouldnt know where to start even if i had one ;), but How can have my money! ) but im definitely coming down to partake in the festivities and hopefully meet some of you all. Im bringing my camera to try and get some neat photos of the event.

[Fishin' Magician]

A great big 'THANKS' to OEX for putting on another great tournament! It was an awesome day out on the water. Not sure what the final count ended up being as it looked like there might have been a lot of walk-ups. But there was definitely more than there was last year! Pretty awe inspiring to too see the kayak community come together to support this tournamnent and Heroes on the Water! Thanks again to everyone who was responsible for making this all come together.

[Hunters Pa]

Bummed I couldn't make it but stoked I have a friend I could trust with raffle tickets. Triple stoked one was pulled for the cooler!!!!!

[MrPatrick]

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The very rare "Two Headed" Pelican.


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[Fishin' Magician]

Does anyone know what the final count of anglers was? I know that over 100 were signed up, but how many did we have with the walk-ups?

Also, what was the winning weights for the bass and halibut divisions? It was a little hard to hear over the crowd noise.

Thanks!

[monstahfish]

The weights and totals are in the other forum. Great turnout and thanks to everyone for a great experience. Also looking forward to the next HOW event.

[Iceman]

Surprisingly we only tied last year in the final number of sign ups at 120. We surpassed our goal of raising $5000 and then Geo Group and Eric Noonan added $5000 on top of that!

Some stats here:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=25302