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Old 04-11-2016, 03:15 PM   #1
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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!
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Old 04-11-2016, 03:20 PM   #2
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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...
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Old 04-11-2016, 06:54 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 04-11-2016, 07:06 PM   #4
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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....?
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Old 04-11-2016, 07:33 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 04-11-2016, 08:37 PM   #6
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To me, Tony is a true CHAMP. I would call him the reigning CHAMP for the year 2016....

Lumberjacks at Norms for everyone!!!!

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Old 04-11-2016, 09:00 PM   #7
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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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Old 04-11-2016, 09:33 PM   #8
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Congrats Tony. Way to represent.

To keep bass alive on the freeway just use an aerator. They suck for keeping bait alive, but work well for livewells. Just make sure you change the water before the long drive, and make sure there's plenty of water to make up for what sloshes out on the drive.
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Old 04-11-2016, 10:58 PM   #9
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Congrats tony that's awesome.
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