IMPORTANT info for Sat LJ Benefit Tourney! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 06-25-2009, 04:32 PM

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If I get a big bass early (not likely for me, but who knows?) and want to weigh him so I don't have to keep him in my live-well for hours, Is it true that I can't weigh another fish later if I get a bigger one?

You can high grade. Don't go crazy please

, but we want the bass contest to be a zero kill event. If you have one that won't fit in the well and weigh him, then catch a second larger one... you must be living right.

warrior · 06-25-2009, 04:51 PM

Was thinking about leaving my well home since no live bait in the Bass category. Will my divers hook keep them alive or should I just tow that winner

to the weigh boat

Actually, I probably won't even vie for the smallest

since I coming from HB does anyone know of any campgrounds close to the awards park so I don't have to leave at 2:00 AM (still have to pay). I figure my wife could relax while I fish. If not, maybe a hotel.

dsafety · 06-25-2009, 05:26 PM

Camping could be a problem. There are not many places available. You might try Campland on Mission Bay. Most of the local parks close at sundown. Fiesta Island might be an option. I do not know the rules there. Maybe someone else could weigh in.

yakrider · 06-25-2009, 06:59 PM

what if I am signed up for the big fish division but want to change to the Bass division? If it's not too late...I wanna do the bass division...

PAL · 06-25-2009, 07:53 PM

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what if I am signed up for the big fish division but want to change to the Bass division? If it's not too late...I wanna do the bass division...

Ok bass man. You branching out Josh?

yakrider · 06-25-2009, 08:26 PM

sumthin' differnt...

bigderel · 06-25-2009, 10:32 PM

A quick note about livewells in the bass division...

Although most of the kayaks registered have adequate livewells big enough for bass, some may not have one. I don't recommend using dive clips to keep bass alive as the clip can thrash a fish's gills causing fatal damage. If you must use a clip - be absolutely sure that the clip is inserted between the gill plate and first gill raker. If the clip goes through the gill rakers (the red fringed breathing apparatus where all of the blood flows through) the fish will suffocate or bleed to death. If you have a livewell, bring it! Even if you think it's too small - bass can at least breathe if they fit inside.

I'm a bass hugger.

I don't want to see mortally wounded fish. If you do not have a livewell, please hail me on Ch. 71 if you catch a big one and we will try and get to you in a timely manner. I can live with weighing a couple bass if you don't have a livewell. My suggestion is to find us out there and fish near us if you don't have a livewell, it would really help us. Duane and I will be out there and fishing (as we are part of the prize structure) and my guess is we will spend time in the inside kelp area. Oh, and remember...dead fish don't count. By dead I mean ranging from can't swim away to ten toes up...we prefer them healthy.

So what are you looking for? Tan/cream colored Crestliner with a white outboard. Two guys on it...I know I will be wearing a red hat. I'm nice and tall and loud, hard to miss me.

Here's a pic for reference:

Have fun, be safe and let's see some big healthy calicos!

Mr Mugu · 06-26-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PAL

Ok bass man. You branching out Josh?

All the big bass bycatch he gets while huntin' the big ones....watch out LJ!

467echo · 06-26-2009, 03:47 PM

coffee & donuts at check in?

06-25-2009, 04:51 PM	#2
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	well-less Was thinking about leaving my well home since no live bait in the Bass category. Will my divers hook keep them alive or should I just tow that winner to the weigh boat Actually, I probably won't even vie for the smallest since I coming from HB does anyone know of any campgrounds close to the awards park so I don't have to leave at 2:00 AM (still have to pay). I figure my wife could relax while I fish. If not, maybe a hotel.

06-26-2009, 03:47 PM	#9
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	coffee & donuts at check in? __________________ they are getting bigger....

06-25-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Camping could be a problem. There are not many places available. You might try Campland on Mission Bay. Most of the local parks close at sundown. Fiesta Island might be an option. I do not know the rules there. Maybe someone else could weigh in.

06-25-2009, 06:59 PM	#4
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	what if I am signed up for the big fish division but want to change to the Bass division? If it's not too late...I wanna do the bass division...

06-25-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	sumthin' differnt...

06-25-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	A quick note about livewells in the bass division... Although most of the kayaks registered have adequate livewells big enough for bass, some may not have one. I don't recommend using dive clips to keep bass alive as the clip can thrash a fish's gills causing fatal damage. If you must use a clip - be absolutely sure that the clip is inserted between the gill plate and first gill raker. If the clip goes through the gill rakers (the red fringed breathing apparatus where all of the blood flows through) the fish will suffocate or bleed to death. If you have a livewell, bring it! Even if you think it's too small - bass can at least breathe if they fit inside. I'm a bass hugger. I don't want to see mortally wounded fish. If you do not have a livewell, please hail me on Ch. 71 if you catch a big one and we will try and get to you in a timely manner. I can live with weighing a couple bass if you don't have a livewell. My suggestion is to find us out there and fish near us if you don't have a livewell, it would really help us. Duane and I will be out there and fishing (as we are part of the prize structure) and my guess is we will spend time in the inside kelp area. Oh, and remember...dead fish don't count. By dead I mean ranging from can't swim away to ten toes up...we prefer them healthy. So what are you looking for? Tan/cream colored Crestliner with a white outboard. Two guys on it...I know I will be wearing a red hat. I'm nice and tall and loud, hard to miss me. Here's a pic for reference: Have fun, be safe and let's see some big healthy calicos!