2017 BD Yellowtail Shootout Kayak Division!
 

KAYAK Division Cancelled!

OEX is the lead sponsor for the newly added kayak division. I think we kayak fishermen in So Cal, some of the biggest pioneers of big game kayak fishing, deserve to be represented in the kayak fishing realm with a "Big League" kayak fishing tournament.

In trying to launch this and make it successful and special, I have secured sites for camping for out of towners or locals who want to join in a weekend of camaraderie, kayak fishing and camp fires, the camping is FREE Friday-Sunday to anyone who signs up for the tournament and contacts me

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https://www.bdoutdoors.com/2017-yell...out-save-date/

pre-fish Friday, then Captain's meeting, fishing Saturday Tournament, fish Sunday AM and hit up the banquet and awards.

Dang... too bad I'll be in San Quintin :( :cheers1:

Yep - Me too...

I need to ask a most important question...

does the 75 kayak fee include the lunch meal for $25?

Or is the lunch meal with the tournament price =$100



Will this kayak tournament have a kayak motor ban?

No motors Frank! the $25 would be if you bring a guest, you are covered for the dinner with your $75 entry...........some crazy good raffle prizes and everybody only has one ticket each............good odds!

YT Shootout
 

I'm in:reel:

Nice Dave I finally got around to officially signing up too :D:kayak-surfer::reel::wsb::yt::yt::yt:

lil runts .............let em go :D

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I think I know the answer to this but just want to double check. Are individuals in the kayak division required to attend the captains meeting the Friday before? I would be coming in from LA so need either leave work early, or skip out.. :)


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Yes all entered must attend Captain's meeting, hope you can make it!

Andy, can you please clarify the rules? It seems like it's okay to launch in the dark. Lines in is at 5, bait fishing is permitted before that, right?

What do you know about the cameras they give out, the ones you use to take the picture before you launch? It's a little different than what I'm used to. Really think I'm going to sign up.

Yes bait making is ok prior to 5AM lines in. I will find out about the cameras. Pretty sure we will get identifiers at the Captains meeting that need to be in a photo. Hope you can make it!:kayak-surfer:

Bait making rules

Cameras provided, I will see what these are, likely a digital disposable like these. Could be 35mm disposable as only winning fish will be developed and awards are following day.

http://www.ideastage.com/Disposable-...FQtpfgod7lcAtg

little more than 2 weeks away and only me, Dave and Kevin signed up. Hoping for more!

https://www.yellowtailshootout.com/

Kayak's with trolling motor don't qualify I assume?

I'm on the fence. Looks like a good excuse to go fishing

New kayaker
 

So I want to do this tournament but I have never fish off of a kayak nor I have been on the open water, just bought a used ocean kayak 13 but I have no idea how to go out there can some one help me or want to teach me some tricks to get out ok the kayak I'll be free this Sunday thanks.
You can txt me at 6194908823

Take your yak out to Mission or SD Bay and get used to the feeling of it.. Take no or as little as possible gear so you can practice entry and re-entry (it's that time of year, water and air temps are decent enough you may enjoy the dip).. Yes, literally flop or jump out of your kayak in water and see what it takes you to get back in, therefore if it happens in open water, you are prepared.. After a day or 2 of farting around on a new kayak, most are comfortable with how they perform then from there the world is your oyster my man.. Most probably will not take you up on your offer to fish this sunday but don't let that deter you... Get out there, get you and your kayak wet and soon enough you will be pulling up fish on her... Time on the water is key my man, safety first then fun from there..
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Sorry, motor free.

I think this has the potential to be tons of fun.

Andy's pretty much got all the answers handled.

The cameras are throwaway 35mm. For the kayak division take a photo on the beach before you launch. Sets the time and place. Then stick it in the plastic zipock and stow away until you get back to the beach with your catch. Then snap a pic of your catch before you haul all your gear back to the truck/car.

The cameras then are developed after the weekend and before any checks are written to confirm the rules were followed. We know you guys are a tight knit group and will probably be fishing next to each other watching each other like hawks so taking a pic of every fish as it's caught with a crappy non waterproof camera isn't necessary. You are more than welcome to take pics with your own cameras or ours while on the water, it's just not required.

The yellowtail tournament has a huge raffle with only anglers showing up getting 1 ticket. If you don't show, no raffle ticket... Makes the odds way better. Majority of the raffle prizes are for all anglers kayak and boat. There is kayak specific raffle prizes as well from what I'm told.
Check out the raffle prizes as they come in.
https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/fo...-shootout.380/

A HUGE stack of Yeti coolers just came in for give away, couple Traeger grills, Reels from all the manufacturers, rods, sunglasses, etc.

On Sunday we have a local chef representing Traeger Grills cooking up bbq on the Traeger grills as well as sides, dessert and beer being served by the CCA (have to do it this way to be legal).

Each angler also gets an anglers bag worth easily over $100. Hooks, JRI jigs, line, hats, shirts, drinks, all sorts of stuff again this year.

Too bad some of us will be down south in San Quintin, hunting butt, seems very fun though! Hopefully if all goes well we can get another one going later in the season when the bite is really on and more local for the kayakers.. I'd mark my calendar for sure! Cheers to supporting the community!! :cheers1::cheers1:

Thanks for chiming in! I am betting some REALLY nice YT will be caught!:paddleersmilie::reel::yt::wsb::yt::paddlee rsmilie:

And WSB!

1st place winner is going to get $800 and a $1399 kayak, the newly designed Malibu Kayaks Stealth 12. That is a $2199 payout for a kayak division.............nothing to sneeze at!

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I signed up for the kayak division, hope to see old and new friends on the water. :cheers1:

Thanks guys!:luxhello:

Am I required to attend the captains meeting? All vacation time is used up so I would make it to camp at night on Friday.

What is the last day to sign up?

Beto, the Captains meeting is required as you would get the camera that is required along with instructions to adhere to the tournament rules and guidelines.

Partner up
 

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I have sing up for the tournament just wandering if any one want to partner up we can meet saturday morning and take off together, let me know thanks.

oh man!
Andy thanks for doing this and promoting our sport. Hopefully there is a next year so that I can plan to take time off for the captains meeting.

Regrettably the kayak division will not be happening this year due to low number of entries.The folks at BD Outdoors and I agreed that this was for the best. Those entered should have received an e mail and will be refunded entry fee.

Andy that is a bummer BUTT they can still fish the San Quintin Halibut Tourney if they want. Tight Lines.