2017 3rd Annual James Lebowitz Memorial Kayak Fishing Tournament

[Iceman]

Sunday September 10th 2017

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September 10th, 2017

Join us in this celebration of life and community. 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.
All proceeds will be given to continue the James Lebowitz Computer Science Scholarship as well as Autism related causes

Paul, from last year:
From my family to all 70+ attendees of the 2nd Annual James Lebowitz Memorial, THANK YOU! As a community we raised over $4200 for autism related causes and the Cal Poly Pomona scholarship endowment named for James. I can't thank you enough for this precious gift. You're helping us keep our James' memory alive. That is priceless to us. Awarding biggest fish over all as well as biggest yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut trophies. 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 Kellog Park, the lawn near the restrooms at La Jolla Shores. You must be in line with your fish prior to 1pm. Yanni of Fisherman's Belly will be will be cooking up fish burritos starting at noon, invite your family to join in this celebration.

Cost is $40, sign up by clicking on the "Buy now" button below.

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Don Bell
Arne Rovell
John Pawlak
Dave Easton
John Ruiz
Jeff Gardner
Chris Fierro
Eric Noonan
Chau Nguyen
Greg Tsujiuchi
Kevin Nakada
Mark Randle
John Gugliotta
Colin Ziegler
Ken Atchison
Greg Barnicoat
Jim Salazar
Daniel Lopez
Ryan Moriarty
Rex McNamara
Scott Leoncini
Jeremie Chapin
Austin Lorber
Michael Duncan
Phil Ho
Nathan Ho (youth)
Randy Tharladson
Charles Wittenberg
Stevie Pinero
Manny Piceno
Tom Buckalew
Steven Green
Martin Harding
Morgan Promnitz
Jamar Kampf
Kevin Armenta
Robert Huynh
Regino Quizon
Todd Cook
Tim Stengel
Kurt Schindler
Jorge Villegas
Andrew Acevedo
Garland McNew
Brian Oberman
Mitchell Fromang
Chris Blevins
Gabriel Anuat
Shane Yellin
Robert Vallera
Tony Park
Mikey Rijavec
Daniel David
Mike Taconi
Kirk Davis
Richard Dahl

[Iceman]

Yanni has said as long as he is off the disabled list he will be filling the Fishermen's bellies again this year.:luxhello:

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[Dirty Curti]

How about a side pot for the most Mac's stolen by the dogs!!!:the_finger:

[WARRIORMIKE]

Just a suggestion. Maybe instead of the glass trophies lasered with first, second and third. Would be cooler, no pun intended to laser some Yeti Rambler cups instead.

[Lit-up1]

OK I'm in:reel:

[FullFlavorPike]

I'll bite.
Side bet for largest Mac? :D
$5 buy in - winner take all??
(win win....extra lobster bait)

Jajaja you know one guy will just be out there working the megabait all day looking for the 2# salami :reel:

[stevie951]

Just a suggestion. Maybe instead of the glass trophies lasered with first, second and third. Would be cooler, no pun intended to laser some Yeti Rambler cups instead.

:cheers:

[Iceman]

https://youtu.be/VuFiVCJ8HwY

[Holy Mackerel]

Bump, time to dust off the kayak. :D

[Caden]

I'm in, paid will be there thanks Yosemite lol

[tacmik]

I will be more than happy to help set up, break down, and if need be, be Yanni's souse chef. In other words, I will be glad to help on shore if need be.

[Grego]

Bump, time to dust off the kayak. :D

Is that all? I just rinsed mine off a few months ago :D but don't even have a FF that works on mine :), and I probably need batteries for my tank. Maybe I'll go old style with the bait tube! if I can find it that is....or just follow some guys who have one, if I can keep up!:eek:

[Holy Mackerel]

Is that all? I just rinsed mine off a few months ago :D but don't even have a FF that works on mine :), and I probably need batteries for my tank. Maybe I'll go old style with the bait tube! if I can find it that is....or just follow some guys who have one, if I can keep up!:eek:


Lol, hope to see you there, been too long! :cool:

[buttchaser]

where's La jolla , Help a newb out:D

[FISH11]

Just payed up, can't wait this is always a great event for a Super cause.

[Zed]

Is that all? I just rinsed mine off a few months ago :D but don't even have a FF that works on mine :), and I probably need batteries for my tank. Maybe I'll go old style with the bait tube! if I can find it that is....or just follow some guys who have one, if I can keep up!:eek:
Holy big green donkeydicks!

[Iceman]

This tournament roster is lacking quantity..........and quality :D

[Iceman]

BUMP! Less than 3 weeks to go. :D

Last year we had almost 10X the views on the sign up thread and almost 10X the entries........hoping to make a difference, while keeping this community united and strong. For those that have signed up :notworthy: thank you for your support!

[erinoo]

Signed up, but can't make it. Will be in Sitka catching Silvers and big Butts..:D

[WARRIORMIKE]

My daughter plays sports. Another year broke and will more likely be at a college showcase.

My life! LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEPoLjS-crI

[Grego]

Holy big green donkeydicks!

:D you remember that?! :cheers1: Hope things have been going well Troy!

Hope more of you guys signup and support the cause, don't let someone like buttchaser make a come back by allowing him to win the tourney :the_finger:

[Iceman]

Still waiting on trophies to arrive, but they will look a lot like last year's mugs.

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[Iceman]

Got my trophy delivery today, here is one of em! Who wants it???:D


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[Saba Slayer]

Thanks PAL...I know a good cause when I see one...I signed up, but I'll be in the Sierras for 14 days...Good Luck with the event for James...!
:cheers1:

[PAL]

Thanks PAL...I know a good cause when I see one...I signed up, but I'll be in the Sierras for 14 days...Good Luck with the event for James...!
:cheers1:

Thank you Jim. And to all others who have signed up. This year's funds will go to two non-profits, the Circle of Friends social inclusion program and the James Lebowitz Cal Poly Pomona Memorial Computer Science Scholarship.

[DiabloDan]

Im new to the area. Im planning on a 430 or 5AM launch

Should I park and launch from La Jolla Shores Park? Or do I need to Launch from Avenida De La Playa? (If so, where do I park in that case).

Also looking for a someone to take pity on me and I ask to pair up with. Im spending the Night down in La Jolla, so ill only be a few minutes drive from the park.

Please let me know if i can pair up or join someones group. I have a PA14.

DiabloDan.

[Iceman]

Dan, easiest to launch from Avenida de la Playa, just drive on to the beach set up and then park either on the street or in the lot. After landing I would wheel kayak over to the park or back to your vehicle as to not lose your parking spot. We will have a scale set up in the park to weigh catches.

[scotty1369]

Glad I can make it this year.

[PAL]

Thanks to The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons for a huge prize donation today. :you_rock: This Raymarine Dragonfly-5 PRO Sonar/GPS is just the tip of the iceberg. I'll share another prize tomorrow.

Please sign up while there's still time.

[Iceman]

Excellent! We are getting some momentum on the sign ups..........guaranteed good time will be had by one and all! :grouphug:

[Chuck D]

Bout to get me one of those trophies!!! Sign up and bring it on!!!

[stevie951]

I'm in.. Have not had the Yak' out since late June at Mako's place when we FLex-Sealed the cracks.. Should be interesting! :cheers1:

[PAL]

In just over a week someone's taking home a sweet Werner Hooked Shuna 4-piece paddle at the James Lebowitz Memorial Kayak Fishing Tournament. Thanks again The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons!

[jorluivil]

Andy, if we are not attending can we buy raffle tickets online?

[Iceman]

Jorge,

I have yet to crack that nut, not sure how we could offer online ticket sales.........I mean I know how to collect your money, just not sure how to track the winnings.:D

[HELLSTER INC.]

Bummed, can't make it this year!

[Hunters Pa]

Jorge,

I have yet to crack that nut, not sure how we could offer online ticket sales.........I mean I know how to collect your money, just not sure how to track the winnings.:D

Andy,

Maybe use a different color ticket for online/absentee sales. Numbers assigned when payment received. At purchase time, buyer designates which shop to pick up item won. Absentee winning numbers & names published in a post after event

Would have to have assigned prizes for each draw, and not the "pick from the table in order of draw" approach.

Could even stream the drawing on FB Live or a link on here. I can't imagine anyone would doubt integrity of the draw, or they would just not buy tickets

[jorluivil]

If it gets worked out I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for some raffle tickets today

[Hunters Pa]

If it gets worked out I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for some raffle tickets today

Me too. If I was able to attend I would gladly be the focal for anyone wanting to get tickets that could not make it

[Gthachiroku]

I'm signed up and ready

[Hydronaut]

Finally a weekend off... I'm in. Great turnout last year and Yanni http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/images/smilies/mfr/notworthy.gifdid a great job with the Ceviche. Hope Yanni can make it this time.http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/images/smilies/mfr/you_rock.gif

Hydronaut(Tim)

[Iceman]

Yanni is cooking, talking about making fish burritos this year

[Iceman]

There are not enough raffle prizes to offer selling tickets, each entry will receive 1 ticket. Even odds for everyone.:D

[jorluivil]

Momma said I can play Saturday

[Iceman]

...............it is Sunday:D

[jorluivil]

Don't know why I thought it was Saturday, no can do on Sunday but I paid anyway.

[MITCHELL]

I have a different email but it went through away. Had to get a new cellphone after plugging the jack in upside down melting it, and lost one of my emails the one that was on PayPal

[ful-rac]

Well I paid in...but can't go. Always willing to support Paul and the JAL tournament! :luxhello:

Unfortunately I gotta stay home this time my beloved dog Coco is down. Unknown to me had IVDD, a degenerative disc disorder and blew out a disc in it's back, and now is paralyzed from about mid body down...So Im going to be taking care of her until further notice...

Good luck with the tournament guys I wish I could be there but my dog needs me now and I can't be to far from home at the moment.

[Sheephead]

I'm not sure if your Andy from OEX Iceman but if you are could you please check the PM I sent you on this website please? Thank you!

[PAL]

Well I paid in...but can't go. Always willing to support Paul and the JAL tournament! :luxhello:

Unfortunately I gotta stay home this time my beloved dog Coco is down. Unknown to me had IVDD, a degenerative disc disorder and blew out a disc in it's back, and now is paralyzed from about mid body down...So Im going to be taking care of her until further notice...

Good luck with the tournament guys I wish I could be there but my dog needs me now and I can't be to far from home at the moment.

Damn Ful-rac, very sorry to hear this. All the best to you and Coco.

[PAL]

I'm not sure if your Andy from OEX Iceman but if you are could you please check the PM I sent you on this website please? Thank you!

Andy's mobile today, on the road from Yosemite back south. Is there anything I can help you with?

[PAL]

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Thanks for signing up and supporting our causes while having a good time!

Reminder: you can launch any time after midnight tonight. In other words, from 12:01 am on. There's no check-in, just like there's no day-of sign-up.

Please be in line to weigh in no later than 1 pm. The weigh-in, picnic and awards ceremony will be on the grass in the park area at La Jolla Shores. We should be easy to find.

Yanni of Fisherman's Belly is serving up yellowtail burritos beginning around noon. Thank you Yanni!

Every competitor will get a single raffle ticket as a thank you for the amazing community support we've enjoyed over the past three years. We aren't selling tickets this time.

We will be awarding trophies for biggest yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut - at least I hope so! We also have an award for heaviest fish overall among those three categories.

Stay safe and catch 'em up. If you have any other questions about the JAL Tournament, I'll check here several more times today.

-Paul

[Oxbeast1210]

Assuming it's to late to sign up Paul?

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[PAL]

Assuming it's to late to sign up Paul?

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So long as the sign up link on the first page is active (It is), you are good to go.

[MITCHELL]

Or should we buy some,in case we catch something......i wouldn't imagine anybody would want to leave the bbq to go buy ice....

[Iceman]

I will get extra ice and I will have a kill bag there.

[chris138]

Pics worth a thousand words hahaha! Thanks everyone for a beautiful day!

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[Iceman]

Ha! Congrats on a great winning fish! Biggest yellowtail and biggest fish of the day:luxhello:

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[summers in kuwait]

Always great to participate in a good cause and I was surprised how nice the conditions actually were, compared to the forecast. Thanks for everyone's hard work and support.

Congrats Chris! Maybe you should quit your day job:D

[Iceman]

Catalina Offshore yellowtail and Yanni and Fisherman's Belly, how about them burritos!

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[katchfish]

Congrats on those YT's!

Killer burritos Yanni:you_rock: