West Coast Whoppers 2008 Rules & Registration - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WCW Moderator · 05-08-2008, 10:59 PM

Welcome to West Coast Whoppers,

the year long, points based, big fish contest for SoCal kayak anglers targeting yellowtail, white seabass and halibut.

The contest begins June 28th, 2008 and ends on June 27th, 2009. Anglers may enter the contest at any time during the WCW season.

New for 2008 - there will be no registration fees. WCW 08 entry is free for all kayak anglers. Donation to Hubbs/Seaworld Research Institute is suggested. http://www.hswri.org/getInvolved/donations.cfm

Sponsor prizes will be awarded for the top placed anglers.

Rules:

To be continually announced on this thread. The thread will be open for questions and comments once all WCW08 rules are announced.

WCW Moderator · 05-14-2008, 07:46 PM

1. The contest is based on the following points system: Yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut will each count for ONE point per pound. Points will be tracked and rounded to the first decimal (1/10th of the pound). For example, a 11 pounds 8 ounces fish (11.5 pounds) will get 11.5 points; 30 pounds 14 ounces fish (30.875 pounds) will count as 30.9 points.

One bonus point will be added to each submitted fish that is caught on an artificial lure.

Fish must be at least TEN pounds to be eligible for submission.

Fish caught during the Big Waters Edge/WhiteSeabass Tournament and Steve Moyer Memorial Tournament will be eligible for a one point bonus.

WCW Moderator · 05-15-2008, 08:02 PM

2. All fish must be hooked, fought, and landed from a kayak, by the submitting angler to be eligible for submission. Fish caught in Mexican waters (including the Sea of Cortez) or on mothership trips will be allowed, however kayaks may not be attached in any way to another vessel when the fish is hooked. THE USE OF MOTORIZED KAYAKS IS NOT ALLOWED.

WCW Moderator · 05-15-2008, 10:13 PM

3. Submissions will be made on the West Coast Whoppers 2008 message board for all contestants to see. Leaderboards will be updated timely and will be viewable by all competitors.

WCW Moderator · 05-16-2008, 07:49 PM

4. To be eligible for WCW submission, angler must submit their fish the same day the fish was caught, or the latest by midnight (Pacific Time) the following day. For example: if the fish was caught on Tuesday, the fish must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday. The exceptions are mother-ship or Baja/other trips, where the fish must be submitted the same day or by midnight the following day upon return. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

WCW Moderator · 05-18-2008, 08:46 AM

5. Each angler will be allowed no more than TWO submissions for points of each eligible species for the WHOLE YEAR - 2 white seabass, 2 yellowtail, and 2 halibut. Submissions can be upgraded throughout the year.

amsurferoceanbeach · 06-26-2009, 05:36 PM

I weighted my fish at dana landing and they said they dont have weight slips.
I did take photos of the scale and fish.
Is this good enough for WCW?
Thanks Paul

05-08-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	West Coast Whoppers 2008 Rules & Registration Welcome to West Coast Whoppers, the year long, points based, big fish contest for SoCal kayak anglers targeting yellowtail, white seabass and halibut. The contest begins June 28th, 2008 and ends on June 27th, 2009. Anglers may enter the contest at any time during the WCW season. New for 2008 - there will be no registration fees. WCW 08 entry is free for all kayak anglers. Donation to Hubbs/Seaworld Research Institute is suggested. http://www.hswri.org/getInvolved/donations.cfm Sponsor prizes will be awarded for the top placed anglers. Rules: To be continually announced on this thread. The thread will be open for questions and comments once all WCW08 rules are announced. Last edited by WCW Moderator; 05-18-2008 at 08:47 AM.

06-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#7
amsurferoceanbeach Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ocean Beach San Diego Ca Posts: 110	weight slip I weighted my fish at dana landing and they said they dont have weight slips. I did take photos of the scale and fish. Is this good enough for WCW? Thanks Paul

05-14-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	1. The contest is based on the following points system: Yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut will each count for ONE point per pound. Points will be tracked and rounded to the first decimal (1/10th of the pound). For example, a 11 pounds 8 ounces fish (11.5 pounds) will get 11.5 points; 30 pounds 14 ounces fish (30.875 pounds) will count as 30.9 points. One bonus point will be added to each submitted fish that is caught on an artificial lure. Fish must be at least TEN pounds to be eligible for submission. Fish caught during the Big Waters Edge/WhiteSeabass Tournament and Steve Moyer Memorial Tournament will be eligible for a one point bonus.

05-15-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	2. All fish must be hooked, fought, and landed from a kayak, by the submitting angler to be eligible for submission. Fish caught in Mexican waters (including the Sea of Cortez) or on mothership trips will be allowed, however kayaks may not be attached in any way to another vessel when the fish is hooked. THE USE OF MOTORIZED KAYAKS IS NOT ALLOWED.

05-15-2008, 10:13 PM	#4
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	3. Submissions will be made on the West Coast Whoppers 2008 message board for all contestants to see. Leaderboards will be updated timely and will be viewable by all competitors.

05-16-2008, 07:49 PM	#5
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	4. To be eligible for WCW submission, angler must submit their fish the same day the fish was caught, or the latest by midnight (Pacific Time) the following day. For example: if the fish was caught on Tuesday, the fish must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday. The exceptions are mother-ship or Baja/other trips, where the fish must be submitted the same day or by midnight the following day upon return. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

05-18-2008, 08:46 AM	#6
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	5. Each angler will be allowed no more than TWO submissions for points of each eligible species for the WHOLE YEAR - 2 white seabass, 2 yellowtail, and 2 halibut. Submissions can be upgraded throughout the year.