2017 BD Yellowtail Shootout Kayak Division!

[PAL]

Andy, can you please clarify the rules? It seems like it's okay to launch in the dark. Lines in is at 5, bait fishing is permitted before that, right?

What do you know about the cameras they give out, the ones you use to take the picture before you launch? It's a little different than what I'm used to. Really think I'm going to sign up.

[Iceman]

Yes bait making is ok prior to 5AM lines in. I will find out about the cameras. Pretty sure we will get identifiers at the Captains meeting that need to be in a photo. Hope you can make it!

[Iceman]

Bait making rules

4. Tournament kayak may depart from La Jolla Beach Launch, Mission Bay, San Diego Bay, Oceanside Harbor, Dana Point Harbor or Newport Harbor. Beach Launch only.
5. Start of Tournament – Lines-in shall be Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 5:00AM PDT.
6. Making Bait – Bait fishing is allowed before lines-in. No other lure, jig, or line specifically rigged for any gamefish is allowed in the water before lines-in. Any yellowtail or jackpot fish by-catch must be released.

[Iceman]

Cameras provided, I will see what these are, likely a digital disposable like these. Could be 35mm disposable as only winning fish will be developed and awards are following day.

http://www.ideastage.com/Disposable-...FQtpfgod7lcAtg

8. Cameras – In order to maintain tournament integrity each participant will be given an Official Tournament Camera. Upon kayak launch on dry ground, a photograph must be taken with the participant and kayak in the same photo. At the end of fishing a picture with the participant, the kayak and the fish to be weighted in the picture at the kayak launch (on land) before putting the kayak or gear away.
Upon weighing in, the Official Tournament Camera must be returned at the tournament weigh-in location.
Participants will be subject to disqualification if the camera rules are not followed correctly.
Cameras containing winning fish will be developed before payouts are given. No payouts will be given until the BD Outdoors Yellowtail Shootout Committee has picture verification and/or a polygraph test is completed.
9. Tie-Breaker Rule – If there are two or more individual fish having identical weights, the first fish brought to the dock and weighed will be awarded the higher place should both fish be in top prize spots. The Dana Landing weigh station will be equipped with a digital clock to record the time on the weigh slip.
10. Weight determination – Fish weight will be calculated by the single heaviest fish per kayak participant. A maximum of 3 yellowtail per person can be weighed to determine heaviest fish in bag. A single limit of white sea bass can be weighed separate of the 3 yellowtail.

[Iceman]

little more than 2 weeks away and only me, Dave and Kevin signed up. Hoping for more!

https://www.yellowtailshootout.com/

[Raskal311]

Kayak's with trolling motor don't qualify I assume?

[FullFlavorPike]

I'm on the fence. Looks like a good excuse to go fishing