Mission Bay Classic April 18th 2015 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OEX Sunset Beach · 11-12-2014, 01:44 PM

This is a Heroes on the Water fund raising event.

Last year we had over 100 entries and are adding a second halibut division this year. We are also adding a great bunch of raffle prizes. Our goal is to raise $5000 for the Southern California chapter of Heroes on the Water.
We anticipate this being the biggest kayak fishing tournament in southern California in 2015.

Mark your calenders and Check back here for all the details! We will be adding to this periodically as we iron out all the details. I have set up a Paypal link below. Cost is $25 .

Kids under the age of 18 fish for free with a paid adult.

Boundaries will be anywhere within the harbor. You may not go beyond the end of the 5 MPH zone within the channel.
Everyone is required check in and launch from the east facing beach adjacent to the ball field on Santa Clara Point, shotgun start 7am
prize payouts for the top finishers, all proceeds going to Heroes on the Water!

Tournament hours: 7am-1pm, check in starts at 6 am. You must be in line to weigh your fish no later than 1 pm

After the tournament we will all meet for a great BBQ & awards. Lunch served from noon until 2 pm

Rules:

*** By participating you must adhere to a code of sportsmanlike conduct. Any angler who violates the rules of the events may be disqualified and banned from future participation in all future events as well as all website interactions. This includes conduct before, during and after events both on and off the water as well as online. Conduct deemed inappropriate may be grounds for disqualification or denial from participation in any events or website activities. Judgments of conduct are at the sole discretion of the tournament directors, assisted by website moderators and host facility owners.
Bass division rules:

1. Sand, Spotted Bay and Calico Bass are the only allowable fish for weighing towards your final stringer.

2. A tournament win is based on the total weight of 3 heaviest fish at the final weigh-in at 1pm.

3. All bass submitted must be alive and at least 14” in length.

4. Artificial baits only. Scents are allowed – squid or other cut bait is not. Berkley Gulp! is allowed.

5. All fishing must be from a kayak, canoe or float tube. No trolling motors or propulsion systems other than paddle, kick or pedal (ie: Hobie kayaks) is allowed.

6. Fish Finders and GPS units are allowed.

7. Tournament hours will be from 7am until 1pm. You are responsible for being on time to the final weigh-in.

8. Scoring will determined by the total weight of an angler's 3 heaviest bass as weighed by the weigh boats.

9. You may weigh up to 10 total bass (no more than 5 in your tank at a time) while complying with DFG regulations. The angler is responsible for keeping track of the number of fish weighed. Attempting to weigh more than 10 bass could result in disqualification.

10. You must abide by all DFG regulations.
11. Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait.
12. Total bay access, no fishing beyond the 5 MPH leading out of the channel to the ocean

13. All inquiries, objections or complaints concerning any believed infraction of tournament or DFG rules needs to be stated PRIOR to the awards ceremony.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=santa+...gl=us&t=m&z=14

New this year is the halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed wins. There will be prizes awarded for the top 3 fish weighed. This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in. In this division you may use live and cut bait and fish more than 1 rod at a time. Live bait can be brought, bought or caught. Fish must be hooked, fought and landed from the kayak unassisted. Final weigh in is 1 pm and you must be in line at the scale no later than 1 pm.

Click the button below to sign up and pay your entry.

1 Ryan Howell
2 Robert Moore
3 Michael Stocker
4 Mark Beringer
5 David Easton
6 Todd Peirce
7 Andy Bowden
8 Richard Dame
9 James Zimmerman
10 Russ Kelly sb
11 Mark Randle
12 Sven Hansen
13 Jason Hicks
14 Benjamin Villa
15 John Clark
16 Eric Noonan
17 Joshua Brightman
18 Ryan Moriarty
19 Jackie Call
20 Jeremy Fugler
21 Richard Lightfoot
22 Cody Lightfoot
23 Dale Carlson
24 Bobby Mejia
25 David Galves
26 David Burks
27 Malcolm Parker
28 Shane Yellin
29 Lucian Smoot
30 Rex McNamara
31 Kevin Harvey
32 Mike Mulman
33 Roy Bartolome
34 Charles Whittenberg
35 Steven Green
36 Cody Allen
37 Andrew Allen
38 Ben Tweedt
39 Kirk Gossett
40 Joshua Brightman
41 Nancy Ortiz
42 Rick Seward
43 Donald Vaughn
44. Mike Weber
45 Jarrod McGehee
46 Ron Tweedt
47 Jorge Villegas
48 Fransisco Gonzalez
49 Ernie Carter
50 Jeff Gardner
51 Gabriel Anuet
52 Scott Bixler
53 Noah Bixler
54 Alan Wagner
55 Jose Cervantes
56 Jim Salazar
57 Ryan Schaffron
58 James Kelley
59 Tony Park
60 Joel Howard
61 Phillip Teates
62 Gregory Kimmel
63 Travis Lightfoot
64 Jay Barcia
65 Jerald Barcia
66 Michael Graham
67 Eric Oudmayer
68 Sal Magallon
69 Richard Penny
70 Jake Penny
71 Morceno Abutin
72 Jose Bolanos
73 Justin Arakaki
74 William Bowen
75 Brian Crouse
76 Mark Kleiter
77 Mogeb Alomeri
78 Carlos Delvilla
79 Steve Seykot
80 Len Alfuente
81 Al Figueras
82 Perry Cardoza
83 Aaron Cardoza
84 Don Bell
85 Ken Nowicki
86 Tom Sugg
87 Armando Castaneda
88 Chris Cary
89 Shawn Grimm
90 Bill Gehring $100 donation THX Bill!
91 Andre Person
92 Nick Bateman
93 Alyander Brandt
94 Danny Jones
95 Derwin Chang
96 Kyle Chang
97 Cameron Chang
98 Andy Acevedo
99 Andrew Mastroianni
100 Adi Ljubovic
101 Patrick Ross
102 Edward Weissman
103 Christine Goeyvaerts
104 Michael Mikitka
105 John Brice
106 Mathew Ralls
107 Gregory Templeton
108 Jeffrey Bias
109 Stephan Cho
110 Nguyen Ho
111 Ross Zoerhof

Sponsors are stepping up! Keep checking back as this list will be growing
Hobie Kayak
Yakattack
KayakFish Magazine
Beardedguy
Werner Paddles
Art of William Novotny
Orion Coolers
Jackson Kayaks
KELP
Promar
Ahi
BD Outdoors
Fishdope
Okuma
Savage Gear
Wilderness Systems
Seairsports
Malibu Kayaks
On Target Range
Jeff B
Len's Custom Rods
NRS
Bulldog Folding Trailers
Seeker
Everingham Bait
Sqidco
Coca Cola
Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle

captnblood34 · 11-12-2014, 02:28 PM

Nice! Cant wait

easyday · 11-12-2014, 02:38 PM

Can't wait I'll deffinately be fishing this one.

Cadillyak · 11-12-2014, 05:48 PM

I'll be there!!

Big Wave Dave · 11-12-2014, 05:58 PM

Enjoyed the last one, will be there for the next.

skrilla · 11-12-2014, 11:19 PM

This one's a no brainer. Great event for a great cause. Will try and kick down a little sumthin sumthin for the winners.

Fishin' Magician · 11-13-2014, 06:32 AM

I participated in this event this last May and it was totally awesome! I will definitely be there for this one as well!! Can't wait!

jorluivil · 11-13-2014, 06:41 AM

Did someone say 'halibut'?

wiredantz · 11-13-2014, 08:11 AM

should be fun

FISH11 · 11-13-2014, 08:46 PM

Last years event was awesome and I can't wait for this one. I going to make sure I have that day off work!

FlyFishinYakr · 11-14-2014, 10:01 PM

This should be one heck of a shindig.

Any categories for Fly Anglers?
FFY

DennisMorgan · 11-16-2014, 05:10 PM

Awesome ....looking forward to it and will bring my sons out to jump into the mix...it was great last year and I expect the same this year...6 months away

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makobob · 11-18-2014, 04:46 PM

I am in on this one and PAID. Who is next? Let's get this tournament on the road. Pay up and put it on YOUR calendar, THEN tell your boss you are pre paid for this Disabled Veterans Benifit, and ask him if he would like to come or DONATE to the cause. Hope to see you ALL at this event.

octico · 11-18-2014, 04:55 PM

I may be out of town that day, either way I will pay.

Mike scales · 01-19-2015, 09:25 PM

Yup, I'm in again.

Kayak_Bernie · 01-20-2015, 09:55 AM

I am Excited for this ! Do you need any other information from me other than what PayPal provides you?

jorluivil · 01-29-2015, 06:22 PM

I haven't paid but count me in!!

LSmoot · 03-04-2015, 01:02 PM

Just paid. I'm in.

Fishin' Magician · 03-04-2015, 02:50 PM

There should be some great sponsorship opportunities at the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach. Maybe we can get additional sponsors then. And then at the end of the month it will be in San Diego, so there might be some additional opportunities to get even more there. Sign up, people!!!

T-Rex · 03-05-2015, 08:45 PM

In! I'll get a couple of friends to sign up as well.

11-12-2014, 01:44 PM	#1
OEX Sunset Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 163	Mission Bay Classic April 18th 2015 This is a Heroes on the Water fund raising event. Last year we had over 100 entries and are adding a second halibut division this year. We are also adding a great bunch of raffle prizes. Our goal is to raise $5000 for the Southern California chapter of Heroes on the Water. We anticipate this being the biggest kayak fishing tournament in southern California in 2015. Mark your calenders and Check back here for all the details! We will be adding to this periodically as we iron out all the details. I have set up a Paypal link below. Cost is $25 . Kids under the age of 18 fish for free with a paid adult. Boundaries will be anywhere within the harbor. You may not go beyond the end of the 5 MPH zone within the channel. Everyone is required check in and launch from the east facing beach adjacent to the ball field on Santa Clara Point, shotgun start 7am prize payouts for the top finishers, all proceeds going to Heroes on the Water! Tournament hours: 7am-1pm, check in starts at 6 am. You must be in line to weigh your fish no later than 1 pm After the tournament we will all meet for a great BBQ & awards. Lunch served from noon until 2 pm Rules: ***** By participating you must adhere to a code of sportsmanlike conduct. Any angler who violates the rules of the events may be disqualified and banned from future participation in all future events as well as all website interactions. This includes conduct before, during and after events both on and off the water as well as online. Conduct deemed inappropriate may be grounds for disqualification or denial from participation in any events or website activities. Judgments of conduct are at the sole discretion of the tournament directors, assisted by website moderators and host facility owners. Bass division rules: 1. Sand, Spotted Bay and Calico Bass are the only allowable fish for weighing towards your final stringer. 2. A tournament win is based on the total weight of 3 heaviest fish at the final weigh-in at 1pm. 3. All bass submitted must be alive and at least 14” in length. 4. Artificial baits only. Scents are allowed – squid or other cut bait is not. Berkley Gulp! is allowed. 5. All fishing must be from a kayak, canoe or float tube. No trolling motors or propulsion systems other than paddle, kick or pedal (ie: Hobie kayaks) is allowed. 6. Fish Finders and GPS units are allowed. 7. Tournament hours will be from 7am until 1pm. You are responsible for being on time to the final weigh-in. 8. Scoring will determined by the total weight of an angler's 3 heaviest bass as weighed by the weigh boats. 9. You may weigh up to 10 total bass (no more than 5 in your tank at a time) while complying with DFG regulations. The angler is responsible for keeping track of the number of fish weighed. Attempting to weigh more than 10 bass could result in disqualification. 10. You must abide by all DFG regulations. 11. Bait barge ruling this year, no fishing within 20 yards, that means you or your lure/bait. 12. Total bay access, no fishing beyond the 5 MPH leading out of the channel to the ocean 13. All inquiries, objections or complaints concerning any believed infraction of tournament or DFG rules needs to be stated PRIOR to the awards ceremony. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=santa+...gl=us&t=m&z=14 New this year is the halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed wins. There will be prizes awarded for the top 3 fish weighed. This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in. In this division you may use live and cut bait and fish more than 1 rod at a time. Live bait can be brought, bought or caught. Fish must be hooked, fought and landed from the kayak unassisted. Final weigh in is 1 pm and you must be in line at the scale no later than 1 pm. Click the button below to sign up and pay your entry. 1 Ryan Howell 2 Robert Moore 3 Michael Stocker 4 Mark Beringer 5 David Easton 6 Todd Peirce 7 Andy Bowden 8 Richard Dame 9 James Zimmerman 10 Russ Kelly sb 11 Mark Randle 12 Sven Hansen 13 Jason Hicks 14 Benjamin Villa 15 John Clark 16 Eric Noonan 17 Joshua Brightman 18 Ryan Moriarty 19 Jackie Call 20 Jeremy Fugler 21 Richard Lightfoot 22 Cody Lightfoot 23 Dale Carlson 24 Bobby Mejia 25 David Galves 26 David Burks 27 Malcolm Parker 28 Shane Yellin 29 Lucian Smoot 30 Rex McNamara 31 Kevin Harvey 32 Mike Mulman 33 Roy Bartolome 34 Charles Whittenberg 35 Steven Green 36 Cody Allen 37 Andrew Allen 38 Ben Tweedt 39 Kirk Gossett 40 Joshua Brightman 41 Nancy Ortiz 42 Rick Seward 43 Donald Vaughn 44. Mike Weber 45 Jarrod McGehee 46 Ron Tweedt 47 Jorge Villegas 48 Fransisco Gonzalez 49 Ernie Carter 50 Jeff Gardner 51 Gabriel Anuet 52 Scott Bixler 53 Noah Bixler 54 Alan Wagner 55 Jose Cervantes 56 Jim Salazar 57 Ryan Schaffron 58 James Kelley 59 Tony Park 60 Joel Howard 61 Phillip Teates 62 Gregory Kimmel 63 Travis Lightfoot 64 Jay Barcia 65 Jerald Barcia 66 Michael Graham 67 Eric Oudmayer 68 Sal Magallon 69 Richard Penny 70 Jake Penny 71 Morceno Abutin 72 Jose Bolanos 73 Justin Arakaki 74 William Bowen 75 Brian Crouse 76 Mark Kleiter 77 Mogeb Alomeri 78 Carlos Delvilla 79 Steve Seykot 80 Len Alfuente 81 Al Figueras 82 Perry Cardoza 83 Aaron Cardoza 84 Don Bell 85 Ken Nowicki 86 Tom Sugg 87 Armando Castaneda 88 Chris Cary 89 Shawn Grimm 90 Bill Gehring $100 donation THX Bill! 91 Andre Person 92 Nick Bateman 93 Alyander Brandt 94 Danny Jones 95 Derwin Chang 96 Kyle Chang 97 Cameron Chang 98 Andy Acevedo 99 Andrew Mastroianni 100 Adi Ljubovic 101 Patrick Ross 102 Edward Weissman 103 Christine Goeyvaerts 104 Michael Mikitka 105 John Brice 106 Mathew Ralls 107 Gregory Templeton 108 Jeffrey Bias 109 Stephan Cho 110 Nguyen Ho 111 Ross Zoerhof Sponsors are stepping up! Keep checking back as this list will be growing Hobie Kayak Yakattack KayakFish Magazine Beardedguy Werner Paddles Art of William Novotny Orion Coolers Jackson Kayaks KELP Promar Ahi BD Outdoors Fishdope Okuma Savage Gear Wilderness Systems Seairsports Malibu Kayaks On Target Range Jeff B Len's Custom Rods NRS Bulldog Folding Trailers Seeker** Everingham Bait Sqidco Coca Cola Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle Last edited by Iceman; 04-23-2015 at 12:56 PM.

11-12-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Can't wait I'll deffinately be fishing this one. __________________

11-12-2014, 05:48 PM	#4
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I'll be there!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

11-12-2014, 11:19 PM	#6
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	This one's a no brainer. Great event for a great cause. Will try and kick down a little sumthin sumthin for the winners. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

11-13-2014, 06:32 AM	#7
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I participated in this event this last May and it was totally awesome! I will definitely be there for this one as well!! Can't wait! __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

11-12-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Nice! Cant wait

11-12-2014, 05:58 PM	#5
Big Wave Dave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 137	Enjoyed the last one, will be there for the next.

11-13-2014, 06:41 AM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Did someone say 'halibut'? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

11-13-2014, 08:11 AM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	should be fun __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

11-13-2014, 08:46 PM	#10
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Last years event was awesome and I can't wait for this one. I going to make sure I have that day off work! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

11-14-2014, 10:01 PM	#11
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	This should be one heck of a shindig. Any categories for Fly Anglers? FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 01-24-2015 at 04:28 AM.

11-16-2014, 05:10 PM	#12
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	Awesome ....looking forward to it and will bring my sons out to jump into the mix...it was great last year and I expect the same this year...6 months away Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

11-18-2014, 04:46 PM	#13
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Tournament Time I am in on this one and PAID. Who is next? Let's get this tournament on the road. Pay up and put it on YOUR calendar, THEN tell your boss you are pre paid for this Disabled Veterans Benifit, and ask him if he would like to come or DONATE to the cause. Hope to see you ALL at this event. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-18-2014, 04:55 PM	#14
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I may be out of town that day, either way I will pay.

01-19-2015, 09:25 PM	#15
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Yup, I'm in again.

01-20-2015, 09:55 AM	#16
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	I am Excited for this ! Do you need any other information from me other than what PayPal provides you?

01-29-2015, 06:22 PM	#17
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I haven't paid but count me in!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-04-2015, 01:02 PM	#18
LSmoot Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 115	Just paid. I'm in.

03-04-2015, 02:50 PM	#19
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	There should be some great sponsorship opportunities at the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach. Maybe we can get additional sponsors then. And then at the end of the month it will be in San Diego, so there might be some additional opportunities to get even more there. Sign up, people!!! __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

03-05-2015, 08:45 PM	#20
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	In! I'll get a couple of friends to sign up as well. __________________