Rockfish Derby 2014 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 04-06-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

So mike how did it go with the cat lady...? did you score?

Big time in her rolling litter box that she calls a car.
I wore my GoPro on my head for a POV video that came out like you were actually there minus the 9lives stench. In one part it kinda looks like I'm eating a pissed off Main Coon who has been out in the rain for a few weeks. I'll send you a copy.

blitzburgh · 04-07-2014, 07:22 AM

It was a fun day! I wish I could have made the BBQ after but had to get home to my lil' one. Thanks Neil!

steveooo · 04-07-2014, 08:16 AM

What a fun day. Huge shout out to Drake for putting the whole event together. It was obvious that a lot of hard work and planning went into the tourney. Also a huge thanks to Team Sewer for stepping up and helping out with both the sign-ins as well as cooking for the group. You guys were cranking out fried fish like there was no tomorrow.

Kayakers were well represented in the tourney. Kayakers could only use fish they caught on their own, but the boats could use fish from anyone on the boat to come up with a combined weight. Even with that handicap, kayakers took 3 out of the top 5 spots that were weighed in. Jorge took 1st in the yak division, and I was .02 of a lb (Ouch!) behind him for 2nd place. I think a fish fart weighs about 2/100’s of a pound, but the scale wouldn’t move even a tiny bit more. I still got a cool $150 for 2nd place, plus some additional cash for the jackpot vermillion, and I scored a rod/reel combo in the raffle, as well as a ½ day guided trip with the one and only Jim Sammons (I choose a ½ day in Panama). Pretty good day overall.

I forgot to take pics. Here are the only 2 I managed to snap.

Here is my buddy James with his stringer. Thanks to Andy for bringing down the rental yak.

Here is my kicker red. He was tasty fish tacos last night.

Super fun day. Nice to see a lot of old faces, and to meet a few new guys. Really looking forward to doing this again next year.

Steve

jorluivil · 04-07-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Kayakers were well represented in the tourney. Kayakers could only use fish they caught on their own, but the boats could use fish from anyone on the boat to come up with a combined weight. Even with that handicap, kayakers took 3 out of the top 5 spots that were weighed in. Jorge took 1st in the yak division, and I was .02 of a lb (Ouch!) behind him for 2nd place. I think a fish fart weighs about 2/100’s of a pound, but the scale wouldn’t move even a tiny bit more.

Steve

Matt: Jorge, do you want the good news or the bad news first?
Me: Bad news first
Matt: You're still Mexican

Me: and the good news?
Matt: You're still in the lead.....................by .02lbs

ful-rac · 04-07-2014, 09:46 AM

kayakfisherman · 04-07-2014, 02:01 PM

Wow, what a great event. I hope we see it next year.
The group I was with, Team Savage, hunted all day
long for larger fish. We got our limits but nothing huge.

A three plus pounder was the best
we could do.

Congrats to George! That bag must of been hard work.

Good to see old friends and nice to make new ones. I wished
I could have gone to the shin-dig, but I was just too tired.

Thanks: Drake and company, Great Event.

Bert Vega · 04-07-2014, 02:37 PM

I really wish I could have made this event. Great job Jorge congrats. Looks like everyone had a good time. Kudos to the group that put this event together. It takes allot of effort to put a event together. Great Job!! Your hard work is echoing through the comments on this thread.

04-07-2014, 07:22 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	It was a fun day! I wish I could have made the BBQ after but had to get home to my lil' one. Thanks Neil! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-07-2014, 09:46 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Pictures in no particular order __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-07-2014, 08:16 AM	#3
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	What a fun day. Huge shout out to Drake for putting the whole event together. It was obvious that a lot of hard work and planning went into the tourney. Also a huge thanks to Team Sewer for stepping up and helping out with both the sign-ins as well as cooking for the group. You guys were cranking out fried fish like there was no tomorrow. Kayakers were well represented in the tourney. Kayakers could only use fish they caught on their own, but the boats could use fish from anyone on the boat to come up with a combined weight. Even with that handicap, kayakers took 3 out of the top 5 spots that were weighed in. Jorge took 1st in the yak division, and I was .02 of a lb (Ouch!) behind him for 2nd place. I think a fish fart weighs about 2/100’s of a pound, but the scale wouldn’t move even a tiny bit more. I still got a cool $150 for 2nd place, plus some additional cash for the jackpot vermillion, and I scored a rod/reel combo in the raffle, as well as a ½ day guided trip with the one and only Jim Sammons (I choose a ½ day in Panama). Pretty good day overall. I forgot to take pics. Here are the only 2 I managed to snap. Here is my buddy James with his stringer. Thanks to Andy for bringing down the rental yak. Here is my kicker red. He was tasty fish tacos last night. Super fun day. Nice to see a lot of old faces, and to meet a few new guys. Really looking forward to doing this again next year. Steve

04-07-2014, 02:01 PM	#6
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Wow, what a great event. I hope we see it next year. The group I was with, Team Savage, hunted all day long for larger fish. We got our limits but nothing huge. A three plus pounder was the best we could do. Congrats to George! That bag must of been hard work. Good to see old friends and nice to make new ones. I wished I could have gone to the shin-dig, but I was just too tired. Thanks: Drake and company, Great Event.

04-07-2014, 02:37 PM	#7
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I really wish I could have made this event. Great job Jorge congrats. Looks like everyone had a good time. Kudos to the group that put this event together. It takes allot of effort to put a event together. Great Job!! Your hard work is echoing through the comments on this thread.