2017 Mission Bay Classic Kayak Tournament

[WCW Moderator]

Mark your calendars!!!

Mission Bay Classic April 15TH 2017

To Sign up, scroll down and click the "Buy Now" Button below the list of those entered.

This is a Heroes on the Water fund raising event!

New this year Halibut division guys will have the option to check in here online the day prior and launch any time after 4 am from Santa Clara Point. Bass division will be a shot gun start at 7am.




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We expect 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 one of the biggest kayak fishing tournament in California in 2016.

Mark your calendars 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. This is new for this year! Weigh boats will only be weighing fish inside the harbor*
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, raffle & 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, SUP 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. Fish anywhere inside or outside the harbor as long as all other rules are followed

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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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. You must launch and land from tournament location, but are able to fish in or outside the bay! 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.



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Mark Randle
Alan Wagner
Andy Bowden
Randy Tharldson
Jeffrey Bias
James Zimmermann
Joshua Brightman
Kirk Davis
John Clark
Robert Moore
Eric Noonan
Shawn Grimm
Mike Lawrence
Rex McNamara
Mike Stocker
Steve Green
Ryan Moriarty
Jackie Call
Craig Young
Mike Taconi
Thomas Palica
Chris Fields
Philip Ho
Nathan Ho (youth)
Wayne Palica
Stevie Pinero
Kevin Munoz
Todd Peirce
Joe Gutierez
Carlos Delavilla
James Fournell
Russ Kelly
Jim Salazar
Danny Jones
Andrew Stuck
David Gordon
Phillip Jones
Kirk Gossett
Jason Simpson
Kai Schumann
Kevin Leake
Austin Bland
Richard Lightfoot
Roman Media
Chuck Wittenberg
Gabe Martin
Manual Garza
Nancy Ortiz
Derek Van Vranken
Charles Belnavis
Erick Oudmayer
Rick Seward
Joseph Russell
Steve Buechner
Ryan Schaffran
Daniel Zarate
Mitchell Fromang
Ed Howerton
Tom Buckalew
Chris Blevins
Todd Jester
Francisco Gonzalez
Scott Goldstein
Alyander Brants
Charles Long
Greg Barnicoat
Dale Shank
Kai Schumann
Austin Barlow X2
Scott Fond-Leoncini
Kyle Walczak
Christopher Kimbro
Sarah Lindsey
Paul Hor
Jacob Schwarzer
Michael Pigeon X2
John Ruiz
Andy Acevedo
Jeff Gardner
Tim Stengel
Johnny Bayard
Michael Mikitka
Bryan Braiverman
Timothy O'Conner
Justin Pierce
Jim Thompson
Gregory Kimmel
Derwin Chang
Mark Berninger
Jesse Orellana
Byron Young
Bob Gattis
John Brice
Matt Tharp
Casey Adams
Damian Carrillo
Colin Wong
Tony Park
Kasey Adams
Christoph Efstathiou
Matt Anderson
Shane Yellin
Todd Cook
Mitch Phillips
Lindsey Sala
Ervy Dela Pena
Vincent Marzi
Yza Evangista
Will Bowen
Timothy Dunegan
Bobby Hilley
Dane Hilley youth
Brian Oberman
Lucas Binder





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2017 Sponsors List


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Jeff B has offered up a Chronarch for the biggest bass and the winner of the halibut division will get a trophy courtesy of OEX and a Torium 20HG courtesy of Jeff B.

[FISH11]

Just payed and I can't wait. This is the most fun event of the year and for a fantastic cause.

[alanw]

Paid up. There better be some halibut this year :mad:


Halibut or no halibut, thanks for organizing this annual event. Lots of fun and for a great cause. Looking forward to it.

[Fishin' Magician]

Woohoo!!! I have a feeling that this year it's going to be epic with lots of legal fish weighed in.

Three years in a row I've yet to be able to score a 'keeper' sized bass. Caught plenty of them BEFORE tournament day as well as plenty AFTER tournament day, but never ON tournament day. So 2017 will be the year to 'get 'er done'!

[Iceman]

6 months to go, but wanted to get the ball rolling and nail down the date. I imagine the raffle will be every bit as good as last year, as well as tasty food and a swag bag for the 1st 100 entries. :luxhello:

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[Jimmyz123]

I'm in, can a fisherman participate in both the Halibut and Bass divisions?

[WCW Moderator]

I'm in, can a fisherman participate in both the Halibut and Bass divisions?

No you have to pick yer poison.:D

[JeffB]

Paid up and ready to go!

[WCW Moderator]

Wilderness Systems is stepping up again and we have a kayak for the raffle. :luxhello:

[WCW Moderator]

I love the generosity we get to experience with this tournament! :D

Jeff B has offered up a Curado for the biggest bass and the winner of the halibut division will get a trophy courtesy of OEX and a Torium 20HG courtesy of Jeff B.:luxhello:

[Fishin' Magician]

Nice, Jeff B.! Thanks for donating to the cause!

[easyday]

Paid up, can't wait.

[Lit-up1]

Eastin:D:D

[kjsdad619]

Maybe this year, I actually bring the damn Halibut to shore instead of being a schmuck and having it flop out of yak when I turned my head:the_finger:

[alanw]

Maybe this can be moved and sticky to the HOW forum

[makobob]

Paid and ready. Tight Lines.

[octico]

Finally a date I can attend!! Paid and looking forward to the event.

[octico]

Maybe this year, I actually bring the damn Halibut to shore instead of being a schmuck and having it flop out of yak when I turned my head:the_finger:

No you didn't ..... :doh:

[kjsdad619]

No you didn't ..... :doh:
Yes..#fail..I have no problem admitting I went full tard on that one lol

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[kirkdavis]

Paid up and looking forward to it!

[Iceman]

Maybe this can be moved and sticky to the HOW forum

That sub forum does not allow HTML, so easier to post here.


Maybe we could start a Q&A thread in the HOW section with a link to the sign up here.

[bwana]

Yes..#fail..I have no problem admitting I went full tard on that one lol

Your loss was my gain... One hell of a nice halibut stick!

I'll be there to back you up again in 2017.

[kjsdad619]

Your loss was my gain... One hell of a nice halibut stick!

I'll be there to back you up again in 2017.
Lol..and all I got was the mug[emoji23] Sounds good, I'll be there again..

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[jorluivil]

Adding a few raffle on prizes on behalf of Team Sewer

[Iceman]

Wow thanks Jorge! Very generous!:luxhello:

[Iceman]

Just a little more than 3 months to go. Holidays are over and I am checking on contributions.

Werner paddles just offered a killer Shuna Hooked in Bluefin color combination as one of the raffle prizes

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[Iceman]

A second kayak has been confirmed for the raffle. Malibu Kayak is on the sponsor list once again this year.

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[stevie951]

A second kayak has been confirmed for the raffle. Malibu Kayak is on the sponsor list once again this year.

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Uh oh, am going to have to Push my luck and go for broke 2 years in a row! CBadMike, this year if I win, I will donate to HOW ;P Excellent, Excellent, excellent tourney, my first time participating last year, even on an off year when nothing was being caught it was all still awesome fun and games! GREAT food, awesome down to earth people, and an even better cause to support. DEAMON-JIM, hope to attend the before night potluck and get together this year amigo! sorry about last. But as far the raffle goes, pshh, something else to be said for that.. :rolleyes:;) Thanks Iceman and HOW for all you guys do, even more appreciate the fact my friends and I are able to paddle a Bad A$$ X-13 with gator hatch, pole holders and all because of you guys in alteration with my other baby; this is probably nothing compared to the awesome times you have provided many others, Vets Especially! Thanks for being there for the veterans more so than not especially when we live in times where they are not getting the due justice they deserve.

Tight Lines and till the tourney, hopefully the fish show up this time around!

[h2ofishfo]

Just a little more than 3 months to go. Holidays are over and I am checking on contributions.

Werner paddles just offered a killer Shuna Hooked in Bluefin color combination as one of the raffle prizes

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[Iceman]

sick paddle

I have been using the Hooked Shuna since it was introduced. Perfect paddle for me, graphics on the Bluefin make me want it! Win this $270 paddle with a $1 raffle ticket.

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[Iceman]

Everingham Brothers has just confirmed their continued support and will be sending us free bait scoop certificates for the raffle.

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Jeff B upgraded the Biggest bass prize from a Curado to a Chronarch!:you_rock:

[Iceman]

NRS just confirmed they are on board

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[Iceman]

Hobie just responded that they are happy to help us again this year.

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[Iceman]

12 of these certificates for 1/2 scoops, I would imagine kayaks could double up and split these in 2 tanks.

$420 value, very generous donation from Everingham Bros! :luxhello:

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[goldenglory18]

I'm so bummed, I just realized that I'll be in NY the week of the big tourney.

Andy, is there any way I can contribute if I wont be in attendance?

[Hunters Pa]

I'm so bummed, I just realized that I'll be in NY the week of the big tourney.

Andy, is there any way I can contribute if I wont be in attendance?

Buy a ticket. I have done that, even when I know I can't attend

[Heroes On The Water]

Last year was our chapter’s most successful season yet and we are gearing up for the start of another great one.

The participants and sponsors of the annual Mission Bay Classic enable us to continue utilizing the sport we all love to aid in the physical and mental recovery process of injured and or disabled military veterans.

This is a really fun way to help us help those who bravely serve us and we look forward to another great turn out this year.

If you have friends or family that would like to participate but don't own a kayak we will be renting gear again this year in exchange for a donation to our chapter.

We look forward to seeing you all on April 15th!

[bwana]

Don't forget to support the tournament sponsors by purchasing their products whenever possible. A positive comment/review on their social media site is another good way to acknowledge their support of HOW.

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[makojim]

Signed up, paid up and ready to fish!

[Iceman]

Yes, last year we must have had 40+ people sign up who knew they could not attend just to support the cause. You can also ask someone you trust :D that will be there to buy your raffle tickets.

Good to see some chatter and YES support these sponsors that give generously every year. :luxhello:

[jorluivil]

Another Team Sewer contribution to the raffle.

[Hunters Pa]

Another Team Sewer contribution to the raffle.

The Harley?

Sewer is seriously steppin up!

[jorluivil]

The Harley?

Sewer is seriously steppin up!

Yes, but only if you can sell 3000 raffle tickets at $5 a ticket with all proceeds going to me.

[Iceman]

Sweet, Thank you Team Sewer!

[Saba Slayer]

It's a little out of focus...I can't see what model Harley it is...?

[jorluivil]

It's a little out of focus...I can't see what model Harley it is...?

It's a big boy bike so it's to big for you:D

[makobob]

It's a big boy bike so it's to big for you:D


IT WILL fit in my big boy truck! So lets take it to PARADISE.

[Saba Slayer]

What no training wheels...?
Cruel to pick on an old guy like that ! :the_finger: :eek: :eek:

[WCW Moderator]

Promar &Ahi USA sent us a variety of 6 different landing nets and a sabiki stick for raffle prizes :luxhello:

[Iceman]

We have secured our 2 weigh boats, thanks to Steve O. and Chris F. These guys donated their time and vessels last year too! Thank you!!! :luxhello::luxhello:

The people that generously step up make this so easy and rewarding for me.

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[david.gordon5811]

Where's the link, so I can join?

[Iceman]

Just below the list of anglers is a "Buy now" button

[david.gordon5811]

Thanks, I thought I was going crazy there. My phone wouldn't show the link and had to log onto the desktop. All paid up now

[jorluivil]

I know many of you will not be happy with what I have to say but I will not be able to attend this event. Sad, I know........but time heals all wounds.

Hey! There's always next year.

[Iceman]

CaboJohn, dropped off a couple raffle prizes. 2 of his custom "Slap Shot" gaffs :D

Thanks John! :luxhello:


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[Iceman]

Bob Cox the Bone Carver is donating a couple pieces for the raffle, very cool work!

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[OCPhisher]

Does everyone pretty much use a livewell to bring fish to weigh boats? Anyone have other ways in which they can transport the fish safely?

[tacmik]

Does everyone pretty much use a livewell to bring fish to weigh boats? Anyone have other ways in which they can transport the fish safely?

Might try using one of those floating fish baskets that I see trout fishermen use to put your fish in. Then call one of the weigh boats immediately.

[inbx3]

I used a collapse able bait cage a few years back. Worked well but lots of drag when moving from pt A to pt B.

[Onthefly]

I might pay up just to be involved with this. Great cause, I'm out of my league when It comes to fishing with the big boys.

[Iceman]

Somebody better catch a halibut this year! :D

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[Iceman]

Does everyone pretty much use a livewell to bring fish to weigh boats? Anyone have other ways in which they can transport the fish safely?

Bass are pretty hardy and 14+ inchers are hard to come by. If you get one and do not have a livewell, I'd suggest just using a 3 or 5 gallon bucket with bay water in it and get it weighed and back in the water. Mesh bag or fish basket in the water is another decent option.

[Baja_Traveler]

Well, just signed up - and I'm considering on trying to catch my first legal halibut (in my PA) at this tournament.

[OCPhisher]

I might pay up just to be involved with this. Great cause, I'm out of my league when It comes to fishing with the big boys.



My thoughts exactly. Great cause and my son really digs fishing. I'll be happy if we can catch even one between two of us!

[OCPhisher]

Bass are pretty hardy and 14+ inchers are hard to come by. If you get one and do not have a livewell, I'd suggest just using a 3 or 5 gallon bucket with bay water in it and get it weighed and back in the water. Mesh bag or fish basket in the water is another decent option.



Thanks for the suggestions.

[Scoot]

I might pay up just to be involved with this. Great cause, I'm out of my league when It comes to fishing with the big boys.

Big party come on down no bigboys here!
Hey Andy can we sign up at the shop? The
boy is 18, is he still in or is he paying his way
this year?

[Iceman]

18 and you gotta pay :D you can pay in the shop but has to be cash as the credit card transactions mess up my books, I keep Paypal separate from my business books.

[Roman]

Just paid! This is going to be fun! :reeling:

[gabe]

Just signed up through Paypal. Looking fwd to getting out on the water finally :paddleersmilie::linesnap::reeling:

Gabe

[gabe]

Andy, I just paid again and this entry is for Charles

thanks
Gabe

[kirkdavis]

I signed up for this way back when, then kinda forgot about the date. In the meantime I scheduled meeting my brothers in Colorado to rebuild my Mom's bathroom. I fly out on the 14th.
Oh well, I guess I am multi-tasking supporting two good causes at the same time.

[ortiznsd]

Last year I contributed to this excellent cause. Just paid for the upcoming HOW and I'm looking forward to catching some fishies this year!:luxhello:

[Iceman]

Another great sponsor added, love the generosity of the ones that approach us to be a part of this event!

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[wwkf]

Just signed

[Iceman]

Confirmed WS Radar 135 will be in the raffle! :luxhello::D:luxhello:


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[Gunner58]

Would I be able to let someone fish the tournament in my place as I can't fish right now due to a shoulder surgery? If not I am happy that I donated 25 bucks to HOW

[Iceman]

Sure just shoot me a pm with your name and the person you are switching with and I will change it.

[tacmik]

WHAT! Only count 56 persons signed up. Need another 150 to make it interesting. Only a month to go. Great cause, great companionship and a great time. Also some great raffle prizes.

[MITCHELL]

That.;)

[Iceman]

Another killer raffle prize is the Orion 65 QT in "Sky" color just like the official OEX Sunset Beach one used by me. These things are amazing at keeping things COLD for days.

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[chris138]

Just PayPal'ed OEX Sunset Beach.

Can't wait!! I'll be fishing the halibut division.

[david.gordon5811]

How much are raffle tickets going to be? These prizes are pretty awesome. I'm going to have to save up and buy a ton.

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[Iceman]

Raffle tickets are $1 each

[Iceman]

Well, well, well, looks like we got ourselves a ringer.:D Ed Howerton just signed up. Hopefully Dennis and the rest of his crew follow suit :D

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[tacmik]

Well, well, well, looks like we got ourselves a ringer.:D Ed Howerton just signed up. Hopefully Dennis and the rest of his crew follow suit :D

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I say he goes in the wsb division. Welcome Ed.

[Iceman]

NRS sent me 4 of the Chinook PFds. 2 orange and 2 in the new green. Going in the raffle!

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[wiredantz]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


Get Ready Team sewer, because this underdog just joined this halibut competition.


NACHOS VS SUPER SAIYAN TEAM SEWER

all it takes is a bit of determination, some misc food piled around the bays to distract a certain someone. and some good old fashion LUCK.

[SDSU2005]

Just paid, cant wait.

[chris138]

Just paid, cant wait.

FIRST POST!!! :p

[Phishphood]

FIRST POST!!! :p
After joining 3 years ago! :p

[Iceman]

The food is always amazing for this. Last year Tommy and Catalina Offshore set us up with Opah, the year before we has thresher tacos...........find out what the HOW super chefs will be cooking up!

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[Will B.]

I can't believe the tournament in that WON
article Andy posted was 9 years ago! Very exciting tournament
And great article about it by Paul Leibowitz
I will be signing up for this one soon!!!!

[HeavensDoor]

:D Yay!! I'm enrolled. I'll see you all there. Who else is camping out the night before? I'm thinking about doing that because I'll be coming all the way up from Laguna. My first tourney.... :blush5:

[YakDout]

FIRST POST!!! :p



At least it was a decent first post and not an item for sale.

[Iceman]

SWAG delivery from Hobie today, a Hobie Livewell XL, Fish Bag, tie downs and roof rack pads! Win em in the raffle! :luxhello:

[Hunters Pa]

This will be my first time there. What's the scoop on parking? Room for a trailer for my PA? getting old sucks, and putting that beast up on top of my SUV ain't as easy as it used to be.

[Iceman]

Shawn, there is trailer parking the next lot over to the south, you can launch there and just come over to the 100 yaks lined up on the beach.

If fishing the halibut division. I am going to post an online sign in here 48 hours prior and you can launch from that peninsula any time after 4 am.


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[Iceman]

Received some Hobie Swag for the raffle. Tie downs, rack pads, smaller fish bag and the Livewell XL :luxhello:


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[tacmik]

Don't forget to sign up. We do take walk ups but need to get a head count for lunch.

[GregAndrew]

Shawn, there is trailer parking the next lot over to the south, you can launch there and just come over to the 100 yaks lined up on the beach.

If fishing the halibut division. I am going to post an online sign in here 48 hours prior and you can launch from that peninsula any time after 4 am.


https://www.google.com/maps/place/1010+Santa+Clara+Pl,+San+Diego,+CA+92109/@32.7831565,-117.2509135,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x90d5ce4c64dbceab!2sSant a+Clara+Recreation+Center!8m2!3d32.7835661!4d-117.24924!3m4!1s0x80dc01e67e2d7c8d:0xb6ab17fc6a0a5 89e!8m2!3d32.785186!4d-117.2492505

The peninsula meaning anything North of the North channel jetty?

[MITCHELL]

:sleep::musicus:

[Iceman]

The peninsula meaning anything North of the North channel jetty?

The peninsula within the peninsula


Meaning Santa Clara Point:D

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[Iceman]

95!
Will we surpass last years 160 entries??? Always a bunch signing up the day of and last couple days before.:luxhello:

$25 gets you a whole lot of "Feel Good":D

[ful-rac]

Ok signed up make it 96!

[banana]

97 now....

[dcarrillo24]

Hi! I'm new to the forum referred by a friend. I'd like to know how I can sign up for the tourney. Can you advise?? Thx!

[chris138]

Hi! I'm new to the forum referred by a friend. I'd like to know how I can sign up for the tourney. Can you advise?? Thx!

go to the first page of this thread and click on the paypal link....

[dcarrillo24]

Thanks for the help! Signed up! # 98!!!

[Iceman]

broke 100.................102

[tacmik]

Thanks for the help! Signed up! # 98!!!

Welcome. Glad you are coming to the tournament. You will have a great time and will meet some good people. Any questions you may have on rigging your kayak or kayak fishing in general, you will find that most of us are happy to share the wealth.

[summers in kuwait]

Always a fun event that benefits a great organization -HOW! If you haven't signed up yet, do so! You'll enjoy the day on the water with a great group of people. Food + Raffle!!!:D

[chris138]

Just payed up my second entry, my wife Linsey Sala will be fishing the halibut division as well. :)

[tacmik]

Just payed up my second entry, my wife Linsey Sala will be fishing the halibut division as well. :)

Playing with fire. If she wins (and I hope she does) you won't ever hear the end of it.

[banana]

Any rentals available this year?

[Iceman]

112

I believe HOW did offer some rentals last year. See if they can chime in.

[chris138]

See below from page 2 of the thread... Sound like mike will have some available if they aren't already taken.

Last year was our chapter’s most successful season yet and we are gearing up for the start of another great one.

The participants and sponsors of the annual Mission Bay Classic enable us to continue utilizing the sport we all love to aid in the physical and mental recovery process of injured and or disabled military veterans.

This is a really fun way to help us help those who bravely serve us and we look forward to another great turn out this year.

If you have friends or family that would like to participate but don't own a kayak we will be renting gear again this year in exchange for a donation to our chapter.

We look forward to seeing you all on April 15th!

[Fishin' Magician]

I'm number 3 on the list, signed up just as soon as it was announced. I've been waiting all year for this and can hardly wait. Just hope that the fish will cooperate this year. Fishin' for big'n!

[bobbyhilley]

I just paid for myself and my 12 year old son Dane Hilley. Is there anything else I need to do here? If not, see ya all Saturday!

[chris138]

I just paid for myself and my 12 year old son Dane Hilley. Is there anything else I need to do here? If not, see ya all Saturday!

YA Hilley's! Watch out for Dane, he's a spotty ninja!:cheers1:

[Iceman]

Jorge and Coca Cola came through nobody will be thirsty! Thank you!


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[Iceman]

Odds of winning something in the raffle just went way up thanks to Jorge and Team Sewer! :luxhello:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_7132.JPG

[Iceman]

Thresher Shark Tacos will be served up by the HOW Chef Squad thanks to Catalina Offshore. :D

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

[tacmik]

Only a few hours left before the tournament. Going to be a beautiful day on the bay. Time to get off the fence and sign up or just show up tomorrow morning. We do take walk ups and it is a great way to get out of the house and help a great cause. See you there.

[FullFlavorPike]

I'm not gonna fish the tourney, but I signed up because (a) its a good cause, (b) you guys are a riot, and (c) I might just show up for the hangout.

Tight lines tomorrow!