2019 Mission Bay Classic [Archive] - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman

11-29-2018, 02:52 PM

Mark yer calendars! and make note of the slight move of venue to Bahia Point in Mission Bay.

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The Mission Bay Kayak Fishing Classic has become the biggest kayak fishing tournament in Southern California continually drawing well over 100 anglers annually showing up to fish and show their support for Heroes on the Water. ALL of the tournament proceeds go directly to our local chapter of HOW. Last year we surpassed our expectations in our fundraising, through entry and raffle ticket sales. All while bringing awareness to the community! We are hoping for a bigger crowd and greater results for our Southern California chapter of Heroes on the Water. Come be a part of this fun filled day with a sense of great purpose and camaraderie.

Mark your calendars for April 13<sup>th</sup> 2019, Cost is $25.
*New location this year *Bahia Point, Mission Bay *Kids under the age of 18 fish for free with a paid adult.*

Boundaries will be anywhere, but weigh boats will only be inside the harbor Bass division will be required check in and launch from Bahia Point, shotgun start 7am. Halibut fishermen have the option to sign in online and launch any time after 4 am from Bahia Point.
Prize payouts for the top finishers, all proceeds are going to Heroes on the Water!
Biggest 3 bass string wins with trophies and prizes for the top 3 finishers in the bass division
Biggest halibut will receive a trophy and prize
Tournament hours: 7am-1pm, check in starts at 6 am. You must be in line to weigh your fish no later than 1 pm. Weigh boats will be on the water with final weigh in on the beach.

After the tournament we will all meet for a great BBQ & awards. Lunch served from noon until 2 pm
Back again this year is the halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed in wins. This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in or online prior. 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. There are no boundaries, you may fish wherever you like.
For more information OEX Sunset beach 562-592-0800

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.

The halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed wins. There will be a prize awarded for the top 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.

Fly fishing division has been added. There will be a prize and trophy for the top angler in the division, also eligible for over all winner in the bass division as the same criteria as the bass division will used to declare the winner, biggest top 3 bass weighed.



Feel free to post any questions and comments here. Paypal link below to enter.

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Entries list:

Joshua Brightman
Robert Moore
Mark Randle
Jeffrey Bias
Richard Boyd
Mike Wirth
Jason Tinling
Shane Yellin
Steven Green
Dave Easton
Dale Shaw
Steve Pinero
Mitchell Fromang
Eric Noonan
Ryan Plummer
Matthew Heinemann
Tom Buckalew
Erik Walker
William Fetters
Jorge Villegas
Luis Verdugo
Anthony Esposito
Ray Gomez
Carlos Delavilla
Frank Santiago
John Taylor
Scott French
Rex McNamara
Grant Cummings
Ryan Moriarty
Roy Bartolome
Joel Howard
Danny Jones
Jacob Widener
Randy Tharaldson
Bryon Young
Gregory Barnicoat
Charles Young
Kyle Mctaggart
Dylan Moore
Michael Smith
Todd Peirce
James Crowley
Mark Berninger
Charles Wittenberg
Andrew Sutton
Ron Sanders
Derwin Chang
Carlos Lopez
Joshua Romero
Michael Grossman
Michael Bohanowski
Jim Salazar
Mike Silva
Brian Arias
Joe Gutierrez
Andrew Sturtevant
Michael Lee
Tim Stengel
Kenneth Jaquish
Aaron Hardin
William Bowen
Cody York
Bryan Hildebrandt
George Escamilla
Scott Leoncini
Jose Paz
Brad Riney
Stan Riney
Michaek Vint

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Iceman

11-29-2018, 02:53 PM

Bahia Point Directions

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bahia+Point/@32.7739135,-117.2482272,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80deaa0b01f2e33f:0x2e4c3d7e7400f cdb!8m2!3d32.7756047!4d-117.2467034

tacmik

12-01-2018, 06:34 PM

but will they let us spend the night in the parking lot?

easyday

12-02-2018, 02:17 AM

but will they let us spend the night in the parking lot?

Only one way to find out!!

tacmik

12-02-2018, 09:42 AM

yep. I will be there.

easyday

12-02-2018, 02:52 PM

Already paid!!

Iceman

12-03-2018, 11:01 AM

Josh,

You are #1:D

makobob

12-03-2018, 11:25 AM

Locked, loaded and paid.

FISH11

12-03-2018, 11:30 AM

Can't wait, all paid up. Got to keep the tradition going and stay the night before.

Iceman

12-06-2018, 08:41 AM

Hobie is on board for some sweet swag :luxhello:

alanw

12-06-2018, 01:14 PM

Nice, this new launch location should save us a mile or so of paddling/pedaling. Is there a hill/hump to pull up over when retrieving from the water like the old beach launch?

Iceman

12-09-2018, 07:02 AM

same sand then grass, not as steep in most spots.

Hunters Pa

12-09-2018, 07:18 AM

Can we park with trailers or will I need to start working out to put my PA on top of the SUV?

Iceman

12-10-2018, 08:12 AM

Not too sure about trailer parking. Maybe somebody who frequents this spot can chime in. I will look at google maps.

Iceman

12-10-2018, 09:08 AM

Does not look like trailer parking will be an option on the point.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/parking.GIF

Amish Ed

12-11-2018, 06:58 PM

I'll be there to help, Andy.

Saba Slayer

12-12-2018, 07:01 AM

Just park and launch at Dana Landing and peddle over to the point....plenty of trailer parking at the big lot.

Iceman

12-13-2018, 10:40 AM

good call Jim!

Bob the Bone Carver is a very busy man filling orders, but still sent me this pic of a spottie he did for HOW. This will be going to the person catching the biggest bass of the day! Thanks

Bob!:luxhello:

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Iceman

12-17-2018, 02:38 PM

NRS just confirmed they are sending us some of the newly designed Chinook PFD for raffle prizes. These look killer and are really smartly designed. :luxhello:

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Iceman

12-18-2018, 08:46 AM

New design and new color option RED!

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Iceman

01-07-2019, 08:59 AM

Stohlquist just committed to donating some PFDs and accessories to the raffle. :luxhello:
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Iceman

01-31-2019, 08:33 AM

Kirk graciously dropped off these PFDs for the raffle yesterday :luxhello:

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Iceman

02-06-2019, 03:58 PM

Everingham Brothers came through again this year with over $400 worth of vouchers for bait. These are going in the raffle:luxhello:
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Iceman

02-12-2019, 02:07 PM

Wilderness Systems is sending us a Kayak Krate and a High Capacity Beach Cart to add to the raffle :luxhello:

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Iceman

02-13-2019, 03:49 PM

alright, alright, alright. 2 months to go and we got our gracious weigh boat guys on board for another year. Thanks Chris and Steve for volunteering your boats and services. Greatly appreciated! :luxhello:

Iceman

02-14-2019, 03:37 PM

Todd one of our own has donated this killer halibut for the raffle TB Metal Art

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Support the guys supporting us!

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erinoo

02-15-2019, 08:32 AM

WOW..That's awesome...

FISH11

02-15-2019, 10:22 AM

WOW..That's awesome...

X2

Iceman

02-18-2019, 12:15 PM

One of the original BWE members from 2001, Al Salibi, AKA the original Yakatack has offered up a day bass and halibut fishing on his Parker to be added to the raffle. a generous offering!

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Iceman

02-21-2019, 03:51 PM

Scout Inflatables and Ryan have come through with a big addition to the raffle prizes offered. Scout 360

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Iceman

02-22-2019, 03:51 PM

Trophies!

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stevie951

02-23-2019, 01:45 AM

Paid Up, I'm in..

Last time I attended, 3-5 Foot waves were breaking @ Midway harbor mouth, & Swells out on the flats where elevator like at 12-15 foot.. Some of my most memorable kayaking moments watching the horizon/shore pop in and out of vision as the sun rose on Mission Bay/PB.. Hopefully the weather is much more fair this time around!!

:cheers1:

Iceman

02-28-2019, 11:04 AM

Catalina Offshore always gives a really killer rate on our 40 pounds of fish that the HOW crew turn into amazing fish tacos.

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Iceman

02-28-2019, 12:14 PM

Jorge has gotten Coca Cola to set us up with beverages every year and said if they did not step up again this year that he would.:luxhello:

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Iceman

03-05-2019, 03:20 PM

giddy up!

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MITCHELL

03-06-2019, 06:59 AM

To the raffle. It's made out of Alaskan yellow cedar.

Iceman

03-06-2019, 08:15 AM

Awesome! and thank you!

plumcakes

03-07-2019, 07:56 AM

Paid!

5-20

03-07-2019, 09:13 AM

Looks fun. Can you guys help clarify the rules about weighing in live bass.

Can I keep my 3 biggest bass in my livewell until 1pm and then just weigh in those fish at the launch?

Are there going to be several weigh in boats driving around MB that I could flag down if I happen to see one come nearby?

If I do not have a livewell, is it ok for me to just keep my fish alive on a stringer and wait for a weigh in boat to come through the area I am fishing in?

Gonna be fishing from a SUP for the win!!! :) :reel::luxhello::cheers1:

Iceman

03-07-2019, 09:23 AM

We have 2 weigh boats, Chris and Steve have generously volunteered again this year. You can keep your 3 biggest legal bass alive and we will have a final weigh in on the beach too.

5-20

03-07-2019, 09:34 AM

Thanks, Iceman!

Iceman

03-09-2019, 08:21 AM

Seeing some momentum on the sign ups! Thank you for your support!

Post up here if you have any questions:you_rock:

jorluivil

03-09-2019, 10:28 AM

I'm not sure if I'll be there but I made my donation

Will you be selling tickets online?

Iceman

03-09-2019, 12:36 PM

Jorge, since you asked........yes I will add online raffle tickets (these accounted for a few extra hundred last year for HOW) when we get a little closer, hope you can make it!

SoCalEDC

03-12-2019, 03:53 PM

IN!

Iceman

03-13-2019, 03:49 PM

Holy Moly.......one month to go.:D

SoCalCuda

03-19-2019, 07:54 PM

Signing up tonight! Hoping to have a new hobie by the tournament date. New GoPro, new yak, - amazing vlog/blog post! Anybody want to sponsor?

Bkyyoung

03-30-2019, 08:01 PM

How do I sign my brother up???

Iceman

04-01-2019, 08:19 AM

PM Sent anyone signing up others just paypal again and send me the name via PM..............less than 2 weeks!

Heroes On The Water

04-07-2019, 09:29 AM

This is going to be another great Mission Bay Classic!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone there and we thank you for your support.

Your participation in the MBC enables us to continue to use the sport of kayak fishing to help with the physical and mental recovery process of injured and or disabled veterans who join us at our monthly events.

Thank you all again!

The Southern California Chapter of HEROES ON THE WATER

Boozetraveler

04-09-2019, 11:43 AM

I love this tournament and look forward to participating in it every year. Does anyone know if the free side Tournament through Tourney X is going on this year?

Iceman

04-09-2019, 03:55 PM

Josh Brightman has offered up a bunch of his plastics that he makes for the raffle. Win em!

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Mike scales

04-09-2019, 05:36 PM

In for fly fishing :)

fishing md

04-10-2019, 10:29 AM

just paid.. fly fishing division CU FRIDAY/SATURDAY thank you guys for putting this together:you_rock:

Chuck D

04-10-2019, 12:13 PM

Put me down for the Hali division please:)

MikeLee

04-10-2019, 05:32 PM

First tourney, and only my 2nd time in Mission Bay. Stoked!

GregAndrew

04-10-2019, 06:35 PM

Put me down for Halibut also.

erinoo

04-10-2019, 07:07 PM

ALL you participates are lucky I'm not fishing....LOL..As always, will be a great tournament for a great cause..:luxhello:

wwkf

04-11-2019, 03:38 PM

Jorge, since you asked........yes I will add online raffle tickets (these accounted for a few extra hundred last year for HOW) when we get a little closer, hope you can make it!

How do we get online tickets

FoodGeekFish

04-11-2019, 08:39 PM

How do we get online tickets

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=33966

Hunters Pa

04-13-2019, 08:25 PM

Weeeeeeellllllll??????

I was at a high school swim meet in Chino all day hoping for some reports. What’s the scoop?

FoodGeekFish

04-13-2019, 10:21 PM

Weeeeeeellllllll??????

I was at a high school swim meet in Chino all day hoping for some reports. What’s the scoop?

Slow pick inside, although some had it dialed in. No measurable fish taken in the FF category. Halibut winner was 22#. Bass had less than half a pound difference between finishers. Derwin Chang won with 9# 10 oz. Big bass was a 4#+ (if memory serves...it was a long day). All big bass were sandies, caught outside.

MikeLee

04-14-2019, 06:33 AM

Slow pick inside, although some had it dialed in. No measurable fish taken in the FF category. Halibut winner was 22#. Bass had less than half a pound difference between finishers. Derwin Chang won with 9# 10 oz. Big bass was a 4#+ (if memory serves...it was a long day). All big bass were sandies, caught outside.

Thanks for the news. I had to leave at 1 due to prior arrangements so I couldn't stick around for the BBQ or results.

KozlovMax

08-10-2019, 05:11 PM

Sales?