Battle of the Bays...This Saturday...Dana Point - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

5-20 · 07-11-2018, 07:12 PM

Just got through reading the rules. Wanted to ask if the participants were allowed to use their hand to hold down the fish in the midsection while taking the picture? Just couldn’t exactly tell one way or the other from the rules.

TomGrande · 07-11-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

Just got through reading the rules. Wanted to ask if the participants were allowed to use their hand to hold down the fish in the midsection while taking the picture? Just couldn’t exactly tell one way or the other from the rules.

Yes. They actually have you write your number on your hand so that they know it’s a photo from that day. And they give you a colored Velcro strap to use as well. Also a good idea to pinch the tail closed to make sure you’re getting as long a measurement as possible.

Saba Slayer · 07-11-2018, 07:52 PM

Yea...you can use your hand to hold the fish along with the colored velcro marker given out at the check-in on Saturday. You can't use a fish grip as it pushes the fish back and makes it harder to accurately measure the bass.
If you hold the fish on the trough with a fish grip and then put a wet towel over the fish while you get your phone/camera ready...then take the grip and towel off while holding down the bass and finally take a good clear photo of the whole fish...
CPR is kinda tricky at first but it's really good for the release of the fish and the health of the resource.
Pinching the tail is allowed and it can give you that winning 1/4"...!

It looks like Tom's photo was part of the Mity Might contest as he has the rod in the photo.
See you all Saturday...!

5-20 · 07-11-2018, 08:21 PM

Thanks, it seems like a really fun tourney. Tempted to sign up for it. Will have to think about it a little more.

Saba Slayer · 07-12-2018, 06:46 AM

The weather forecast looks pretty good for Saturday's Tournament.

Here is a wind forecast...
7am - 2mph SSE
8am - 2mph SW
9am - 4mph SW
10am - 5mph SW
11am - 7mph WSW
noon - 8mph WSW

Iceman · 07-12-2018, 11:48 AM

and please enter the big fish jackpot.

Saba Slayer · 07-12-2018, 11:57 AM

"...and please enter the big fish jackpot."
...Cuz...Wanda needs a new pair of shoes!!!..

07-11-2018, 07:52 PM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	That right Yea...you can use your hand to hold the fish along with the colored velcro marker given out at the check-in on Saturday. You can't use a fish grip as it pushes the fish back and makes it harder to accurately measure the bass. If you hold the fish on the trough with a fish grip and then put a wet towel over the fish while you get your phone/camera ready...then take the grip and towel off while holding down the bass and finally take a good clear photo of the whole fish... CPR is kinda tricky at first but it's really good for the release of the fish and the health of the resource. Pinching the tail is allowed and it can give you that winning 1/4"...! It looks like Tom's photo was part of the Mity Might contest as he has the rod in the photo. See you all Saturday...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-12-2018, 06:46 AM	#5
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	Weather for Saturday The weather forecast looks pretty good for Saturday's Tournament. Here is a wind forecast... 7am - 2mph SSE 8am - 2mph SW 9am - 4mph SW 10am - 5mph SW 11am - 7mph WSW noon - 8mph WSW __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-12-2018, 11:48 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	and please enter the big fish jackpot. __________________

07-12-2018, 11:57 AM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	Wanda... "...and please enter the big fish jackpot." ...Cuz...Wanda needs a new pair of shoes!!!.. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-11-2018, 07:12 PM	#1
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Just got through reading the rules. Wanted to ask if the participants were allowed to use their hand to hold down the fish in the midsection while taking the picture? Just couldn’t exactly tell one way or the other from the rules.

07-11-2018, 08:21 PM	#4
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Thanks, it seems like a really fun tourney. Tempted to sign up for it. Will have to think about it a little more.