And the Winner is... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 04-11-2016, 02:53 PM

Congrats Tony. That was the proverbial needle in the haystack, with only 5 or 6 halibut caught from a field of around 100. On a side note, Roby came out on Sunday with us and caught what would have been the 2nd largest fish (if he had entered). Although it would have only netted the 3rd place standing with the fish release bonus 2nd place took. Gloom and doom forecasts turned out to be 2 very fishable days. All I managed was a couple Leopard sharks and a burned up memory card that lost all the UW video I shot on Sunday.

Zed · 04-11-2016, 02:58 PM

Nice one Tony.

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burned up memory card that lost all the UW video I shot on Sunday.

Bummer. Im sure there was numerous fat halibut flipping you the fin. Just like: "I got a picture of bigfoot but somehow the film got exposed."

ful-rac · 04-11-2016, 03:15 PM

We fished as hard the conditions allowed this past weekend. I was hoping Greg would catch something so we could both be up on the leader board together, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. After fishing this tournament...Man is the deck stacked against you...The bonuses the boaters get for releasing fish just isn't fair. There's no way to bring back a live halibut on a kayak, especially a large one. Kayakers can't weigh in bass, because they have to be released alive...

2nd place
Before bonus: 16 pounds
After bonus: 21 pounds

I'm just lucky it wasn't even close otherwise it really woulda sucked!

theluckypig · 04-11-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

We fished as hard the conditions allowed this past weekend. I was hoping Greg would catch something so we could both be up on the leader board together, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. After fishing this tournament...Man is the deck stacked against you...The bonuses the boaters get for releasing fish just isn't fair. There's no way to bring back a live halibut on a kayak, especially a large one. Kayakers can't weigh in bass, because they have to be released alive...

2nd place
Before bonus: 16 pounds
After bonus: 21 pounds

I'm just lucky it wasn't even close otherwise it really woulda sucked!

no kidding... that would have been some serious bs...

Harry Hill · 04-11-2016, 06:54 PM

How long will the bass last in a bait tank that is pumping fresh water in all of the time? I had a dozen mackerel last a long time on the water. I think five bass would do okay.

ful-rac · 04-11-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

How long will the bass last in a bait tank that is pumping fresh water in all of the time? I had a dozen mackerel last a long time on the water. I think five bass would do okay.

How do you keep them alive on the freeway....?

Harry Hill · 04-11-2016, 07:33 PM

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How do you keep them alive on the freeway....?

I was thinking you checked in on the water. I didn't consider having to travel to check in. Just shows you how much I know about these tournaments.

cell128 · 04-11-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

How do you keep them alive on the freeway....?

Congrats tony!!!
I always keep my fish alive if they fit the livewell I had this huge sand bass one time went straight from the water into a cooler I could hear it slapping around inside for at least 25minutes on the freeway. Heck one rockfish was still alive at octicos (johnn's) house when we fillet them in his from yard. Some of these fish are pretty tough.

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StinkyMatt · 04-11-2016, 03:17 PM

Congrats Tony on a huge win !

P.S. I hope that all you guys know that we just created a "monster"!

If you thought that he was all that before........now he has a damn trophy to prove it.

04-11-2016, 03:15 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	We fished as hard the conditions allowed this past weekend. I was hoping Greg would catch something so we could both be up on the leader board together, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. After fishing this tournament...Man is the deck stacked against you...The bonuses the boaters get for releasing fish just isn't fair. There's no way to bring back a live halibut on a kayak, especially a large one. Kayakers can't weigh in bass, because they have to be released alive... 2nd place Before bonus: 16 pounds After bonus: 21 pounds I'm just lucky it wasn't even close otherwise it really woulda sucked! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-11-2016, 06:54 PM	#5
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	How long will the bass last in a bait tank that is pumping fresh water in all of the time? I had a dozen mackerel last a long time on the water. I think five bass would do okay. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

04-11-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Congrats Tony. That was the proverbial needle in the haystack, with only 5 or 6 halibut caught from a field of around 100. On a side note, Roby came out on Sunday with us and caught what would have been the 2nd largest fish (if he had entered). Although it would have only netted the 3rd place standing with the fish release bonus 2nd place took. Gloom and doom forecasts turned out to be 2 very fishable days. All I managed was a couple Leopard sharks and a burned up memory card that lost all the UW video I shot on Sunday.

04-11-2016, 03:17 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Congrats Tony on a huge win ! P.S. I hope that all you guys know that we just created a "monster"! If you thought that he was all that before........now he has a damn trophy to prove it.