Fifth Annual Steve Moyer Memorial 2007 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 07-13-2007, 10:01 AM

Oh well. Scale at the beach is much easier on the anglers. It was very stressful last year trying to figure out how much time to allow for paddling in, packing up with the massive beach crowd, and driving to the park. Tyler saved my ass with his wheels. But I can also see the point about creating a crowd around the scale.

The only other way I could see it being done would be to have a "lines out" time with the requirement that all fish must be radio'd in before that time, then a more relaxed time frame for the actual weigh in. I've been in boater tournaments like that and it's nice because you know exactly when you can fish till without having to account for unknowns like beach crowds or highway traffic. If lines out was noon and the weigh in deadline was 2:00 or 2:30, everyone would have a pretty fair shot at getting their fish to the scale. I think the "lines in" that was done at the WCW kickoff worked pretty well and also helped deal with the morning crowd at the launch. There's enough radios out there that even those without should have no problems finding someone to relay.

Barring that, I'll do what I usually try to do: have the wife on standby with the car in case I need to hit the beach and go.

Kevin · 07-13-2007, 10:46 AM

I only fished this once, and I believe it was the first year Jim had the weigh in and BBQ somewhere else. I don't remember the drive being a big deal at all. And yes, I did weigh in a fish.

Overall I thought it was a very well run event. Great food, killer raffle...

Unfortunately I haven't been able to make it back. Each year there has been something else going on the same weekend and this year is no different. Good luck to all who enter. even if you think you have no chance the food, raffle and chance to hang with everyone is well worth the price of admission.

Kevin

tylerdurden · 07-13-2007, 11:10 AM

I vote for a scale on the beach but the bbq where it has been at Kate Sessions for all the reasons stated above. I know it isn't my choice to make, but it would be easier on most.

No matter the decision I will be fishing the tourny and having fun. The scale on the beach would just eliminate the need to be driving and rushing to the scale instead of paddling to the beach. Anyone remember Adi's beach entrance for the BWE tourny? I wouldn't have wanted anyone trying to rush like that in their car to get to the scales.

Handymansd · 07-13-2007, 12:26 PM

I will be there regardless of the scale location if not for a big fish, then for support and fun. However, I tend to agree that loading everything up just to make the mad dash to Kate Sessions in the middle of the day at the shores is asking for trouble.

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The only other way I could see it being done would be to have a "lines out" time with the requirement that all fish must be radio'd in before that time, then a more relaxed time frame for the actual weigh in.

Seems like a good idea to me.

But I will be there regardless of scale location... actually I hope the scale(s) will be on the fish in my yak!

cabojohn · 07-13-2007, 01:09 PM

The scale / weigh in at Kate Sessions park is fine...why fix it if it aint broke? The Sammons & Moyers are gonna busy enough already.
If you don't make the weigh in by the cut off time - It's simple, yer out.

Any predictions on the big fish winner?

Iceman · 07-13-2007, 05:41 PM

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Any predictions on the big fish winner?

hmmmmmmm Bring back the trophy mugs and I may find the motivation

......I'm callin it: wsb, upper thirties before sunrise....againlol

gotz togo fishin · 07-13-2007, 06:12 PM

I do believe last year the the attendance for the this tournament was 180. some how, I get the feeling that this year is gonna be 300! my advice, GET THERE SUPER EARLY!

07-13-2007, 10:01 AM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Oh well. Scale at the beach is much easier on the anglers. It was very stressful last year trying to figure out how much time to allow for paddling in, packing up with the massive beach crowd, and driving to the park. Tyler saved my ass with his wheels. But I can also see the point about creating a crowd around the scale. The only other way I could see it being done would be to have a "lines out" time with the requirement that all fish must be radio'd in before that time, then a more relaxed time frame for the actual weigh in. I've been in boater tournaments like that and it's nice because you know exactly when you can fish till without having to account for unknowns like beach crowds or highway traffic. If lines out was noon and the weigh in deadline was 2:00 or 2:30, everyone would have a pretty fair shot at getting their fish to the scale. I think the "lines in" that was done at the WCW kickoff worked pretty well and also helped deal with the morning crowd at the launch. There's enough radios out there that even those without should have no problems finding someone to relay. Barring that, I'll do what I usually try to do: have the wife on standby with the car in case I need to hit the beach and go. __________________

07-13-2007, 11:10 AM	#3
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I vote for a scale on the beach but the bbq where it has been at Kate Sessions for all the reasons stated above. I know it isn't my choice to make, but it would be easier on most. No matter the decision I will be fishing the tourny and having fun. The scale on the beach would just eliminate the need to be driving and rushing to the scale instead of paddling to the beach. Anyone remember Adi's beach entrance for the BWE tourny? I wouldn't have wanted anyone trying to rush like that in their car to get to the scales. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

07-13-2007, 10:46 AM	#2
Kevin Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78	I only fished this once, and I believe it was the first year Jim had the weigh in and BBQ somewhere else. I don't remember the drive being a big deal at all. And yes, I did weigh in a fish. Overall I thought it was a very well run event. Great food, killer raffle... Unfortunately I haven't been able to make it back. Each year there has been something else going on the same weekend and this year is no different. Good luck to all who enter. even if you think you have no chance the food, raffle and chance to hang with everyone is well worth the price of admission. Kevin

07-13-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	The scale / weigh in at Kate Sessions park is fine...why fix it if it aint broke? The Sammons & Moyers are gonna busy enough already. If you don't make the weigh in by the cut off time - It's simple, yer out. Any predictions on the big fish winner?

07-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#7
gotz togo fishin Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 69	I do believe last year the the attendance for the this tournament was 180. some how, I get the feeling that this year is gonna be 300! my advice, GET THERE SUPER EARLY!