2016 James Lebowitz Memorial Kayak Fishing Tournament

[WCW Moderator]

Mark your calendars! September 10th 2016

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Join us in this 2nd annual celebration of life. This will be a day of remembrance, honoring a young man who's life was full of his family and friend's love and that love will live on forever.
Proceeds will be given to continue the James Lebowitz Computer Science Scholarship, as well as extending our helping hand to benefit more in need.

Stand by for more info!


La Jolla: sponsored prizes to be announced! Awarding biggest fish over all as well as biggest yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut. Kids fish for free with an adult, just e mail me their names prior to fishing. andy@oexcalifornia.com
All DFG rules apply, all fish must be unassisted catches, no motorized craft.

You may launch any time after midnight on September 10th from La Jolla Shores, final weigh in will be at Kellogg Park on the lawn near the restrooms 1pm. You must be in line with your fish prior to 1pm. Yanni will be serving lunch starting at noon, invite your family to join in this celebration.

Cost is $30, there will be no walk ups so use the Paypal link below or bring cash into OEX Mission Bay or Sunset Beach


EDIT: Raffle, weigh in, awards and lunch will be at Kellogg Park, right at La Jolla Shores.


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Anglers:

Don Bell
Jason Simpson
David Easton
Christopher Fierro
Todd Cook
John Pawlak
Randy Tharaldson
John Near - Troy
Lea Near-Zoerhof instead
Martin Harding
Clay Harding
Todd Peirce
Joe Gutierrez
Andrew Allen
Rex McNamara
Charles Wittenberg
Momo
Steve Orr
Steve Green
Arne Rovell
Shane Yellin
Jackie Call
Ryan Moriarty
Todd Burton
Rocky Frost
Morgan Promnitz
Colin Ziegler
Jeremie Chapin
Chris Blevins
Mike Baine
John Ruiz
Eric Smith
James Van Evera
Shawn Grim
Gregory Barnicoat
Howie Strech
Eric Noonan
Nick Worn
Robert Huynh
Jim Salazar
James Thompson
Richard Dahl
Peter Wilson
Ken Atchison
Jeff Gardner
Laura Perkins
Adi Ljubovic
Larry Laumann
Nicholas Howlett
Nicholas Vanderbilt
Kevin Nakada
Michael Vint
Mike Carter
Brandon Parks
Mike Silva
Kevin Leake
Daniel David
Michael Holler
Mark Randle
Joe Tuipala
Reef Tuipala
Jim Czarnowski
Mikey Rijavec
Ross Zoerhof
Brian Oberman
Dino Battaglia
Andrew Acevedo
Tim Stengel
Tony Park
Matt Rabasco
Mark Olson
Sven Hansen




Sponsor list, watch it grow!

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[summers in kuwait]

This event was amazing last year. A lot of fun on the water and the Ceremony and celebration after was really special, especially hearing Paul speak about James.
As a young dad with two kids of my own, I was really moved by the experience

Can't wait!

[HELLSTER INC.]

Paid up, hope I can make it this year!

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[cabojohn]

IN
Hope to make it again this year. :)

[kayakfisherman]

Can I do the menu and cook?

[momo fish]

Will be signing up as well..

[MrPatrick]

Will sign up and have two items to donate so far.
18905

[Iceman]

Yanni, I added Fisherman's Belly to the sponsor list, looking forward to see what goodness you come up with for us all!

Patrick thank you!

[Heroes On The Water]

I am in the process of rescheduling our September 10th event to September 17th so that I and all who volunteer with HOW will be able to attend and celebrate the life of a true hero James Lebowitz as well as support the great causes that Paul has mentioned below.
It has been proven that we are a great and generous community and I would love to see the same turn out for this event as I saw at the MBC.
See you there!
Mike

[Chuck D]

I'm in! I'll try not to buy so many raffle tickets this time...No guarantees tho;)

[fishing md]

The crew and I R in !!!!

[MrPatrick]

Yanni, I added Fisherman's Belly to the sponsor list, looking forward to see what goodness you come up with for us all!

Patrick thank you!



Great cause!

[PAL]

Thank you everyone! I'm working on non-profit backing for this year's edition. We'll put the funding to work here in the Southern California community. We are looking at three worthy causes:

1. The National Foundation for Autism Research (http://www.nfar.org/), which runs the NFAR Tech program as well as the local Race for Autism. They offer many supports and grants for autistic kids and their parents.

2. Circle of Friends (http://circleofriends.org/), a national social inclusion program for school children. COF was founded in Los Angeles. It runs like a club, matching high performing students with those with disabilities. No one knows who's who. This tremendous program is beneficial for everyone who participates, but most especially for kids who are dealing with difficulties. All of us need friends.

3. And finally, the cause that so many of you generously supported last year, the James Lebowitz Memorial Cal Poly Pomona University Computer Science Scholarship. In just over 100 days we raised enough money to create a permanent endowment that awards a scholarship every year, in perpetuity, helping young people much like James. My family is working to grow it so it can support more students in the future.

I can't say thank you enough. So thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.

[joe tuipala]

Thanks my son had a blast last year .

[cabojohn]

BUMP BUMP :jig:

[Iceman]

Thanks John, I was just thinking about this yesterday, needs a shot in the arm! It is sneaking up on us, 2 months to go!!!

[tunaseeker]

I'm in ....
:cheers1:

[roosta]

Looking forward to it! See y'all there! :cheers1:

[Iceman]

Step up ...................ladies! :D

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[tacmik]

What time do you all plan on getting to the park? I plan on coming there to help out setting up and whatever is needed. Mike

[Iceman]

I will be showing at the park around 10am

[chris138]

I just paid on paypal. Stoked to join the event, looks like last year was a great time. Seems like the conditions and tactics may be quite different this year... Can't wait to see you all there!

[Eric D Man]

Went last year and had a BLAST - caught my first fish on a Kayak
(SEE PIC LOL)

I AM IN!! GOOD FUN GREAT PEOPLE - CAN'T WAIT

[ful-rac]

Oh never mind, I confused Cbads post as Paul's.

Carry on...I'll be there.

[PAL]

I can't believe we're only two weeks off. We've been rounding up raffle prizes. We'll have a bunch of goodies from Hobie Fishing likely including a Livewell, inflatable PFD, and an H-Crate. Jim Sammons is bringing a Truth Reel.

More: AFTCO apparel and hats; Abu Garcia reels; baits from Sebile, Storm, Savage Gear, and Z-Man; and more. Just look at the picture.

[PAL]

Prizes added: Gage foul weather wear; Costa del Mar Caballito sunglasses; Boomerang Tackle Pliers; Gerber River Shorty knife; Pelican box; and a bomber Watershed Dry Bag.

[jorluivil]

I just realized that I'll be in yosemite that weekend:mad:

[tacmik]

I just realized that I'll be in yosemite that weekend:mad:
Just send a check and enjoy beautiful Yosemite.

[yaktime]

Paid up

[NICKWORN]

PAID!! :cheers1:

[WARRIORMIKE]

Went last year and had a BLAST - caught my first fish on a Kayak
(SEE PIC LOL)

I AM IN!! GOOD FUN GREAT PEOPLE - CAN'T WAIT


Yea man , I'm still jealous of that. LOL :cheers1:

[Eric D Man]

Yea man , I'm still jealous of that. LOL :cheers1:

your turn this year :)

[Iceman]

beverages are covered as usual Jorge and Coca Cola to the rescue. Thank you!

[Iceman]

Weigh in, raffle, awards and lunch have been moved to Kellogg Park right at the Shores, south end of the lawn near the restrooms.

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[MrPatrick]

Holy Blast From The Past photo!

[INGRIDSDAD]

Bump

[YakDout]

Im in! Cant wait

[Mike scales]

:reeling::wsb::cheers1:

[DesertRacer619]

All paid up.:reel:

[FISH11]

Just payed, not sure if I can make it. Scheduled to work and I'm still trying to get off so I can attend. I would hate to miss it again due to work. I'm going to have to correct that, it seems work keep getting in the way of more important things. Like fishing!

[Dook]

Can't wait, should be a blast! Some how my wife's name was posted and she will go to if we supply hot tub and tottys! :cheers1:

[jorluivil]

Who's going to join me?

[Chuck D]

:wavey::wavey::wavey:Who's going to join me?

[Zed]

Im looking for a set^.

Andy, is this the last remaining pink feather boa (http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showpost.php?p=9391&postcount=13) sanctioned event?

[NICKWORN]

Im just gonna Troll Kevin all day!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

I will be out in my boat this year again, though the boat is much bigger than last year. So if anyone runs into trouble and needs an assist, or wants a photo taken of your fish, or some water, give me a shout on 71. The boat is a Defiance 22' pilot house with a Pelican sticker on each side of the wheel house. I will likely spend some time just making bait so if I have some it will be up for grabs. I may just have some other cold beverages on board as well.
Good luck to everyone entered.

[YakDout]

I will be out in my boat this year again, though the boat is much bigger than last year. So if anyone runs into trouble and needs an assist, or wants a photo taken of your fish, or some water, give me a shout on 71. The boat is a Defiance 22' pilot house with a Pelican sticker on each side of the wheel house. I will likely spend some time just making bait so if I have some it will be up for grabs. I may just have some other cold beverages on board as well.

Good luck to everyone entered.



Dang maybe I'll cruise over for a sculpin or two, and Im not talking about the fish! Thanks for bein out there in the boat.

[chris138]

I will be out in my boat this year again, though the boat is much bigger than last year. So if anyone runs into trouble and needs an assist, or wants a photo taken of your fish, or some water, give me a shout on 71. The boat is a Defiance 22' pilot house with a Pelican sticker on each side of the wheel house. I will likely spend some time just making bait so if I have some it will be up for grabs. I may just have some other cold beverages on board as well.
Good luck to everyone entered.

Pro status kayak domestique... Can't ask for much more than that!:cheers1:

Are there any further details on the rules of the tournament? Biggest YT, hali, and cbass... and for biggest fish overall are only these three species considered? I'm assuming sharks/rays are not eligible? Taking bait from a motor boat is not grounds for DQ? Sorry if there's a link to the rules somewhere and I didn't see it.

[Iceman]

Can't wait, should be a blast! Some how my wife's name was posted and she will go to if we supply hot tub and tottys! :cheers1:

If you paid with her Paypal, I only had her name shoot me a PM.

[Iceman]

Chris, thanks for asking for clarification keeping pretty simple rules, Jim offering bait is reminiscent to the Steve Moyer Memorial Tourneys. Taking bait from any boat is allowed..........even if it is live squid!

I did not set up the "other" category this year.

Awarding biggest fish over all as well as biggest yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut. Kids fish for free with an adult, just e mail me their names prior to fishing. andy@oexcalifornia.com
All DFG rules apply, all fish must be unassisted catches, no motorized craft.

You may launch any time after midnight on September 10th from La Jolla Shores, final weigh in will be at Kellogg Park on the lawn near the restrooms 1pm. You must be in line with your fish prior to 1pm. We will be serving lunch starting at noon, invite your family to join in this celebration.

[Holy Mackerel]

Jim save me some bait! :reeling::D

[summers in kuwait]

I will be out in my boat this year again, though the boat is much bigger than last year. So if anyone runs into trouble and needs an assist, or wants a photo taken of your fish, or some water, give me a shout on 71. The boat is a Defiance 22' pilot house with a Pelican sticker on each side of the wheel house. I will likely spend some time just making bait so if I have some it will be up for grabs. I may just have some other cold beverages on board as well.
Good luck to everyone entered.

Very kind and generous Jim!
Thanks in advance.

[tacmik]

I will be out in my boat this year again, though the boat is much bigger than last year. So if anyone runs into trouble and needs an assist, or wants a photo taken of your fish, or some water, give me a shout on 71. The boat is a Defiance 22' pilot house with a Pelican sticker on each side of the wheel house. I will likely spend some time just making bait so if I have some it will be up for grabs. I may just have some other cold beverages on board as well.
Good luck to everyone entered.
And don't forget to save some of the other cold beverages for those working the shore.

[chris138]

Chris, thanks for asking for clarification keeping pretty simple rules, Jim offering bait is reminiscent to the Steve Moyer Memorial Tourneys. Taking bait from any boat is allowed..........even if it is live squid!

I did not set up the "other" category this year.

:cheers1::cheers1:

One of which included the single best event t-shirt ever made in my opinion...

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[Iceman]

72 paid entries has us over $2000 raised. Raffle has some great prizes, Ocean Kayak Trident 15, Hobie Livewell, H Crate, PFD, Soft Cooler. Truth reel, some other rods and reels Team Sewer Goodie bag.

Looks like 1 foot surf and some wind from the get go. Fish will be caught.

See you all manana.

[PAL]

There's still time to sign up. Look what's on the way, a factory fresh Ocean Kayak Trident 15 courtesy of our great friend MO.

[FISH11]

Managed to get off work. See you guys tomorrow.

[mckenzie]

Im in, going to bed now and ready for the 2am launch.:wsb::yt:

[HELLSTER INC.]

Great event for a great cause with a good turnout. Congrats to the winner's, ceviche was the bomb, thanks Yanni!

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[Aquahunter]

Thank you Andy and Yanni for the making this event memorable for me.

Ray Ayus, Jr.

[FISH11]

Great event, I wish I had realized my watch was set for daylight savings time. Got back an hour late, but I did not have any fish to weigh so not a big loss. I wish I had been there to buy raffle tickets to add to the amount raised. Yanni the ceviche was awesome. Ray congrats on getting your wish, hope to see you out there again soon, Mark.

[FISH11]

Jim Sammons, thanks for the cold one, Mark!

[Iceman]

I just counted up the raffle money $2172, add that to the entries that totaled $2204 and we raised $4376,coming together to fish from our kayaks. A fine tribute to James with the money raised going to the James A Lebowitz Scholarship and an organization batting autism.

[Iceman]

Big congrats to Greg Barnicoat, taking Big fish honors and biggest yellowtail with a 26 pounder. John Ruiz won the halibut division with a 24 pound halibut.

Congrats to Raymundo Ayus the raffle big winner, he took home the Ocean Kayak Trident 15.

Thanks to everyone who made the a pleasure to be a part of and a great success. :luxhello:

[kayakfisherman]

Congrats to the kayaking community for raising this money for autism!

Great seeing everyone, congrats to those who nailed those yellowtails, and Big John's 24lb halibut! Can't wait for next year.

[jorluivil]

When are the San Diego guys going to start winning some of these tournaments?:D

[Iceman]

Jorge, quite a bit of the beverages left over, I donated it all to Heroes on the Water!

Thank you! :you_rock:

[tacmik]

When are the San Diego guys going to start winning some of these tournaments?:D

Just being good hosts. Figure if you guys take the time to drive down here. We will let you win in order to keep you coming and spending your money.

[katchfish]

Fun day for a good cause!

Congrats to the catchers.

Yanni, killer ceviche and jungle juice😳

[Lit-up1]

Everyone was a winner for a very cool cause at this one and thank's Team Sewer for the great gift bag in case you were wondering who won it:biggrinjester:

[jorluivil]

Jorge, quite a bit of the beverages left over, I donated it all to Heroes on the Water!

Thank you! :you_rock:


No worries.

[Eric D Man]

THANKS AGAIN JIM FOR THE BAIT AND COLD ONE.

ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR

[chris138]

When are the San Diego guys going to start winning some of these tournaments?:D

Just be grateful we didn't enter WON and smoke your 'lil butt and bass. :p

Stoked the event was such a big success! I launched at 1am and didn't have the gas in the tank to stick around for lunch. Congrats to Greg on getting the job done in the bottom of the 9th!!:cheers1:

[jorluivil]

Just be grateful we didn't enter WON and smoke your 'lil butt and bass. :p




no pics, didn't happen

[GregAndrew]

Entertaining fight on the fish from the tourney.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCI1DyvzeoM&feature=youtu.be

[Zed]

Cool GA.

[roby]

The San Diego guys do get a lot of wins....they kick ass at the raffle.

:luxhello:

When are the San Diego guys going to start winning some of these tournaments?:D

[jorluivil]

The San Diego guys do get a lot of wins....they kick ass at the raffle.

:luxhello:

Except for this tournament raffle.:D

[Iceman]

Checks were mailed today.
$1000 to Circle of Friends
http://<wbr>newtwo.circleofriends.org/<wbr>?page_id=523 (http://newtwo.circleofriends.org/?page_id=523)
$1000 to National Foundation for Autism Research
https://www.nfar.org/<wbr>donation.html (https://www.nfar.org/donation.html)
and $2376 to the James Lebowitz Memorial Scholarship, Cal Poly Pomona https://secure.qgiv.com/<wbr>for/?key=calpolyadvancement (https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=calpolyadvancement)


Thank you one and all for your generous contributions, we can't do it without you! See you all next year!

[Pocoloco]

Except for this tournament raffle.:D
SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE BLUE TICKET IF YOU WANTED TO WIN :eek: