2015 Mission Bay Classic Results

[Iceman]

This was a fund raising kayak tournament for Heroes on the Water- SoCal Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heroes-on-the-Water-SoCal-Chapter/344810268874902) there was much more than fishing going on yesterday, but here are the results in that aspect. Thanks to everyone who entered and supported this. There will be lots more thank you's added for everyone who made this what it was. It was a huge success! Add your photos here, I will keep adding em here too. :luxhello: Plan on this being back next year in April!

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2015 Mission Bay Classic
120 paid entries total

Bass Division
74 entries signed in

1st Jeff Bias 5# 9oz
2nd Richard Dame 4# 6oz
3rd Ed Keil 3# 15oz
4th Joe Tuipala 3# 2oz
5th Will Bowen 2# 15oz
6th Travis Lightfoot 2# 14oz
7th Ben Tweedt 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1#8oz
8th Justin Arakaki 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1# 7oz
9th Kerry Peeler 2# 9oz
10th TIE Armondo Castaneda 1# 11oz
10th TIE Rick Seward 1# 11oz
11th Shane Yellin 1# 10 oz
12th TIE Noah Bixler 1# 9 oz
12th TIE Michael Graham 1# 9oz
13th Gabriel Anuet 1# 8oz
14th Al Figueras 1# 7oz
15th TIE Christine Goeyaerts 1# 6 oz
15th TIE James Zimmerman 1# 6 oz
15th TIE Joe Guterez 1# 6 oz
16th Charlie? 1#5oz
17th TIE Kyle Chang 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Lucian Smoot 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Mark Beringer 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Michael Mikitka 1# 4 oz
18th Nguyen Ho 1# 3 oz

biggest bass weighed in Jeff Bias 1# 14 oz

Halibut Division
24 entries signed in

1st Charles Whittenburg 16# 3 oz
2nd Charles Whittenburg 14# 8 oz
3rd Jorge Villegas 14# 3 oz
4th Fransisco Gonzalaz 14#
5th Tony Park 9#

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From food and drink donations to prize payouts and everything in the goodie bags and raffle, we could not have done it without the sponsoring supporters. Show them your support!

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

We aimed for the fences and knocked it into the parking lot:D

Final total after taking out costs and there were very little thanks to all the generosity, the fish from Catalina Offshore and Coca Cola from Jorge to all companies that donated prizes for the winners and the raffle. We raised $5431. Eric had told me that he would match this number and must have had great confidence in us as he brought the check from Geo Group with him and added it to our total for the day $10,431. This will be a hard number to beat next year :D Thank you one and all!

[monstahfish]

Thanks to Andy, Matt and all the others for putting this together. I'm pumped for next year already. Also thanks for posting up all those weights. I was wondering how I finished overall consider the majority only weighed one fish.

Maybe next year guys could pay more to fish both bass and halibut with aritificials only. Or add a slam prize if you can get 3 or more species(bass and buts would be weighed and others would be photographed.

[Iceman]

Chuck coming in to land.........I see a halibut. :D

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[jorluivil]

Chuck D proved once again that time on the water pays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!!

[tsugg]

Thank you to everyone who made that fund raiser happen. Once again my wife and I had a great time. Great lunch!!! Money well spent!! Prayers go out to all the people who have served this great nation!!!!:you_rock:

[tsugg]

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Sometimes even a little cat nap here and there!!! Lol:cheers1:



QUOTE=jorluivil;225644]Chuck D proved once again that time on the water p


ays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!![/QUOTE]

[Saba Slayer]

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[Saba Slayer]

Thanks for the Yellowtail... Tommy and Catalina Offshore...!!!
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[skrilla]

Huge props to those who helped make this event happen. Very cool to see how much this has grown since last year. Was nice to catch up with some familiar faces and meet new ones. Already can't wait til the next one.

Here's a couple pics I captured on the phone. My hooptie ready to launch...
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Starting line up...
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And the fish report. Chunky little sculpin, the fish kine not IPA...
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And my one and only contender in the halibut division...
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[alanw]

This was my first tournament ever and I'm stoked it was for HOW. I didn't weigh any halibut but I'm ready to sign up for next year's event. Thank you to everyone who organized the event, thank you to the sponsors that helped get such a big turnout, and thank you to HOW for helping our vets.

[double p]

it looks like it was another great event. my son and i participated last year and had a great time, but couldn't make it this year. it's nice to see it was a big success again this year, and it's nice to see the kayak fishing community coming together for a great cause. props to all y'all that put this event together and all y'all that participated. hopefully my son and i can make it next year.

[LEEZO]

Looks like I missed a good one. What a great way to raise awareness and funds for this cause. Congrats Chuck D! you definately put the time in whenever you head out.

[FISH11]

Another awesome event to raise money for a great cause. Had a great time even though I did not manage a legal fish to weigh. Saw some faces to put to the sign in names for the first time. Can't wait for the next event, it is always fun to get to fish and help HOW. Here are a few picts.

[Chuck D]

Chuck D proved once again that time on the water pays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!!

Looks like I missed a good one. What a great way to raise awareness and funds for this cause. Congrats Chuck D! you definately put the time in whenever you head out.

Sometimes "watching white paint dry" is fun with great people around you. Look forward to the matchup Jorge:)

Thanks LEEZO, can't wait till Islander bro, going to be EPIC!

Nice meeting old friends and new soon to be friends out there. Jim, you still suck:the_finger:

[Deamon]

Jim, you still suck:the_finger:

He talking about me? Oh no he d..int...

Thanks to all of the sponsors! I gave thanks to Joey at Squidco. Tipped the boys on the bait barge. Walked away with the beautiful Seeker rod in the raffle. We should all mention/do our business with our sponsors when possible.

I took a photo of CBad Mike at the end of the day. Looks like he forgot to use sunscreen or something...damn ugly too.


Jim

[wiredantz]

I LOST BY 3 OZ!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to jorge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i failed all those people who told me to win jorge by 1oz. ill go shove myself in the corner ( and i wasnt even close to his 40lber)


ON a side note, seeing tony jump up and down for a busy bee certificate made my day.

[Iceman]

one more shot from the sky.



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[Jimmyz123]

Great time had by all. Looking forward to next year.

[kauaiboy04]

another great event put on by you folks! I enjoyed my time once again. I had an awesome fishing day, with over 25+ spotties caught, but could only weigh 2. Same placing as last year? i'll take that consistency.

thanks again for putting up a awesome event!

[Fish Taco]

Really bummed I didn't make this event. I was just too under the weather to come down Friday night. Next year for sure! Looks like you guys had a blast, and so glad it was a successful fundraiser for HOW. Andy... you outdid yourself... good job man! Can't wait for next year!!! I'll be there this time!

[octico]

Sorry I missed the event. I had a family emergency. Looks like you all had a great time!

[Cbad]

This was a fund raising kayak tournament for Heroes on the Water- SoCal Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heroes-on-the-Water-SoCal-Chapter/344810268874902) there was much more than fishing going on yesterday, but here are the results in that aspect. Thanks to everyone who entered and supported this. There will be lots more thank you's added for everyone who made this what it was. It was a huge success! Add your photos here, I will keep adding em here too. :luxhello: Plan on this being back next year in April!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/yaks1.jpg

2015 Mission Bay Classic
120 paid entries total

Bass Division
74 entries signed in

1st Jeff Bias 5# 9oz
2nd Richard Dame 4# 6oz
3rd Ed Keil 3# 15oz
4th Joe Tuipala 3# 2oz
5th Will Bowen 2# 15oz
6th Travis Lightfoot 2# 14oz
7th Ben Tweedt 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1#8oz
8th Justin Arakaki 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1# 7oz
9th Kerry Peeler 2# 9oz
10th TIE Armondo Castaneda 1# 11oz
10th TIE Rick Seward 1# 11oz
11th Shane Yellin 1# 10 oz
12th TIE Noah Bixler 1# 9 oz
12th TIE Michael Graham 1# 9oz
13th Gabriel Anuet 1# 8oz
14th Al Figueras 1# 7oz
15th TIE Christine Goeyaerts 1# 6 oz
15th TIE James Zimmerman 1# 6 oz
15th TIE Joe Guterez 1# 6 oz
16th Charlie? 1#5oz
17th TIE Kyle Chang 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Lucian Smoot 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Mark Beringer 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Michael Mikitka 1# 4 oz
18th Nguyen Ho 1# 3 oz

biggest bass weighed in Jeff Bias 1# 14 oz

Halibut Division
24 entries signed in

1st Charles Whittenburg 16# 3 oz
2nd Charles Whittenburg 14# 8 oz
3rd Jorge Villegas 14# 3 oz
4th Fransisco Gonzalaz 14#
5th Tony Park 9#

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CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who placed and THANK YOU to everyone who participated.

I hope you all had a great time while supporting such a great cause!

[tacmik]

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[steveooo]

Fun Event for an awesome cause!

Here are some pics in no particular order. PM me your email if you want the full rez version.

I dragged the family down to Campland On the Bay for the weekend. Would be fun to get a big group together there next year for some pre & post tourney festivities...

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[ful-rac]

Thank you! HOW, Matt, Mike, Mike, OEX, Andy, Brent, Makobob and all the wonderful sponsors, for helping put these events together. Our vets are very lucky that there are people and organizations, businesses, individuals, that step up big time to help our veterans, HEAL and have some fun. I'm glad that this event was such a success, and it's fitting for you guys that spent so much time and effort organizing this event.

Thank you guys for setting me up with that new gaff. I don't know who's idea it was...but I have a good feeling I know who it is...;) it's awesome and I will definitely put it to good use, getting more fish for the HOW events. Oh and the busy bee gift certificates....Oh boy!!!

[Iceman]

Steveooo, Campland will have to be on next year's agenda fo sho!:D

[jorluivil]

Thank you! HOW, Matt, Mike, Mike, OEX, Andy, Brent, Makobob and all the wonderful sponsors, for helping put these events together. Our vets are very lucky that there are people and organizations, businesses, individuals, that step up big time to help our veterans, HEAL and have some fun. I'm glad that this event was such a success, and it's fitting for you guys that spent so much time and effort organizing this event.

Thank you guys for setting me up with that new gaff. I don't know who's idea it was...but I have a good feeling I know who it is...;) it's awesome and I will definitely put it to good use, getting more fish for the HOW events. Oh and the busy bee gift certificates....Oh boy!!!

Cbad said that because I went allllll the way to San Pedro in LA rush hour traffic you have to buy me a sandwich with that gift certificate

[Iceman]

Here's Jeff B showing us what winning bass look like, photo courtesy Steve Green on the weigh boat.

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[Jimmyz123]

Those pics are great man. Thanks for the job you guys did on the weigh boats.

[kauaiboy04]

Fun Event for an awesome cause!

Here are some pics in no particular order. PM me your email if you want the full rez version.

I dragged the family down to Campland On the Bay for the weekend. Would be fun to get a big group together there next year for some pre & post tourney festivities...



Awesome pics Steve!

[Iceman]

Just to clarify: Jeff B wrapped the rod that Chuck D won in the halibut division, then won the rod that Len wrapped for the bass division. Jeff also won the big bass award. That was a weekend rental of the OEX Sunset Beach PA 17 including trailer, fish finder and livewell. Ron and Ben Tweedt were fishing from this PA17.

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[fishing md]

It was a blast !!!!thanks for all your hard work putting it together:notworthy:

BTW NEXT YEAR YOU SHOULD GET EXTRA POINTS FOR CATCHING YOUR LEGAL

BASS ON THE fly :D:D

[Kayak_Bernie]

It was a blast !!!!thanks for all your hard work putting it together:notworthy:

BTW NEXT YEAR YOU SHOULD GET EXTRA POINTS FOR CATCHING YOUR LEGAL

BASS ON THE fly :D:D

Or extra points for fishing from a SUP ;)

[chris138]

Andy, what kind of drone are you using here?

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[Iceman]

Chris, it is the Blade 350 QX2, bought it used from a Hobby shop on E Bay. Got it for $300 complete and the Hero 2 for $80 (thanks to Ashmoz bought 2 for $160)

I set it for taking stills every 5 sec. The Phantom is supposedly much steadier for filming video, but this is pretty cool for low buck aerial shots and pretty easy to fly.

[Iceman]

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.

We aimed for the fences and knocked it into the parking lot:D

Final total after taking out costs and there were very little thanks to all the generosity, the fish from Catalina Offshore and Coca Cola from Jorge to all companies that donated prizes for the winners and the raffle. We raised $5431. Eric had told me that he would match this number and must have had great confidence in us as he brought the check from Geo Group with him and added it to our total for the day $10,431. This will be a hard number to beat next year :D Thank you one and all!

[roby]

Wow!! What a great turn-out. I wish I could have made it. There were some terrific people that donated and helped organized. I gotta make it to this event next year.

[h2ofishfo]

Wow !10g's !!!!! Great cause and awesome turnout I could care less about my 13th place turnout

[chris138]

Dang... a gopro capable drone for 300! Good deal I'm gonna check that out.

I have a Hubsan X4 that I practice with, but the camera is junk and its super shaky. It's good for stunts and terrorizing my neighbors though.

Have you seen the mariner quadcopter? Fully submersible... I want it so bad. Check out this video the guy straight flips it and makes it go fully submerged.

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Chris, it is the Blade 350 QX2, bought it used from a Hobby shop on E Bay. Got it for $300 complete and the Hero 2 for $80 (thanks to Ashmoz bought 2 for $160)

I set it for taking stills every 5 sec. The Phantom is supposedly much steadier for filming video, but this is pretty cool for low buck aerial shots and pretty easy to fly.

[KirkG.]

Had a great time at this event Thanks to all for putting this on. Thanks to all the sponsors.

Kirk

[kobra]

You don't have to wonder anymore about the drone pics Andy. It works great!!!

[Iceman]

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[Iceman]

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[rhyak]

Sad that I could not pull this one off. Maybe next time.

RH

[Ramos23]

Outstanding

[Iceman]

Matt told me today that the winner of the Bulldog Folding trailer was once a Veteran participant at one of the monthly outings. Justin who enjoyed that day so much went and bought a kayak and became a kayak fisherman. Participating in this fund raising event, he won the biggest prize we had in the raffle. This seems very fitting to me. :luxhello:

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[makobob]

What goes around, comes around!!!KARMA!

[tacmik]

SWEET! That's what it is all about.