IMPORTANT info for Sat LJ Benefit Tourney!

[PAL]

We’re all set for our June 27 benefit tournament to raise cash to keep La Jolla and our other precious kayak and spear sites open for low-impact recreational fishing. Thanks for joining us! Proceeds from the hook and line divisions will benefit the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans. Free diver entries will go to the new Watermans’ Alliance.



This message is meant to make your tournament day as easy and enjoyable as possible. Read on for a schedule of events that includes where you should be and when. Most especially, if you have a contending fish you don’t want to miss the weigh in. Please remember, this friendly contest is meant to show our solidarity and love for La Jolla, please observe the utmost in sportsmanship. Here’s the condensed schedule, read on for detailed info:



Sign-in at OE Express La Jolla: 4-6:30 am
Beach launch: 5:00 am
Weigh-in: 10:00 to 11:00 am ON THE WATER off La Jolla Shores.
Awards ceremony, lunch and prizes at Standley Park: Lunch available at 11:45 and 12:45. Awards starting approx 12:30.



Sign In 4:00 to 6:30 am
Those who haven’t already paid their $30 entry fee must check in at the OE Express dive shop at 2158 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-454-6195. It is just steps from the beach launch. See map here:


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2158+Avenida+de+la+Playa,+La+Jolla,+CA+92037&sll=37.509726,-95.712891&sspn=44.654536,79.013672&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A



While there, don’t forget to pick up a Hobie duffle bag – first come, first served until 75 are gone.



DAY OF SIGN-UPS WELCOME! (Chipotle Mexican Grill lunch burritos are available for 140 - those who’ve registered and the first 15 or so walk-ups)

Auction donors – please drop your item(s) off at sign-in. If that won’t be possible, please bring it to the awards ceremony at Standley Park. Thanks!



Launch and Tournament Boundaries
Kayak based hook and line and spear fishers can launch anywhere within the tournament zone beginning at 5:00 am. Boat-based free divers can launch at any time, but may not start diving until 5:00 am.



The boundaries are basically greater La Jolla. From Tourmaline Surf Park in the south to the north end of the bluff at Torrey Pines.



Divisional Rules
Big Fish – any bait goes. No sharks, skates, rays or calico bass. Single heaviest sportfish wins the jackpot, $5 / entry. Hook, fight and land with human power only.



Big Bass – Money Between Friends format. Artificial baits only; scents and baits such as Gulp ok. Single heaviest LIVE bass wins the jackpot, $5 / entry. Hook, fight and land with human power only.



Free Dive - No sharks, skates, or rays. Single heaviest sportfish wins the jackpot, $5 / entry. Hook, fight and land with human power only.



Please choose only one division. All divisions must abide by DFG regulations – competitors are responsible for abiding by their sport’s accepted ethics.



Weigh Boat
A support boat will be available during most of the event – call if you need help on the water. Contact via VHF channel 71; the alternate working channel is 69. Check here later for a possible cell phone number. This is also our official weigh boat. The weigh-in will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 am off La Jolla Shores.
Approx location is: 32°51'29.69"N by 117°16'18.60"W



Here’s an aerial view – location is approximate and will be within a couple hundred yards west of the reserve boundary!



Big bass anglers should be prepared to keep their fish alive until weigh-in, but if you have a nice one and need an earlier weigh, give the boat a shout.


If you have a fish to weigh, please make sure to be in line in the vicinity of the boat at the tournament end time of 11:00 am. The experienced weigh boat staff will make a great effort to ensure fairness; the judgment of weigh boat staff is final. Thank-you.



Standley Park Awards Ceremony, Lunch and Raffle
We’ll be set up with drinks at approximately 10:30. Lunch burritos will arrive at 11:45 and 12:45 tentatively. Awards ceremony to begin at approximately 12:30. Each angler will get a single raffle ticket at sign-in. Those who’ve paid in advance should stop by the picnic for theirs. More will be available for purchase on site. Auctions will wrap up around 1:00 pm.



This is the first time this venue has been used for a tournament awards ceremony. Kayak parking shouldn’t present a problem. Boat trailer parking may pose a challenge, so please consider dropping your trailer at home if it is on the way. Look for additional parking in the school lots. It may not be obvious from the street.



For directions, see http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.038624&z=15



Here’s an aerial of the site. [img]http://www.kayakfishingzone.com/Imag...t/640_0001.jpg[/img]

Possible party locations circled in yellow. Extra parking in red; the light blue may also be an option.



Any other questions, please fire away. Otherwise, we’ll see you bright and early on Saturday. Good luck to everyone!



Paul Lebowitz

[Holy Mackerel]

Thanks for all your hard work organizing, gonna be a fun event!

[CandyCatcher]

Thanks Paul....

For those of us donating items......Where do you want them dropped off?

and to Clarify......When will OEX open for Registration on Sat? 4 am??

Can we pay at OEX on Friday??

See you there!!!

[PAL]

For those of us donating items......Where do you want them dropped off?

and to Clarify......When will OEX open for Registration on Sat? 4 am??

Can we pay at OEX on Friday??

Thanks again for your donations! Please drop them off at check-in.

Yes, OEX registration opens at 4 am. We hope to race through these - there's little to do, just hand over your $30 and we'll write down your name or place a check mark by it if you're already registered. If you're concerned about timing, consider rigging your yak and parking before hand.

Sorry - OEX is not set up to take tournament entries prior to the event.

See you there!

[1Flatfish]

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?

[PAL]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

sumthin' differnt...

[bigderel]

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!

[dsafety]

Will you have a cell phone with you? Many of us do not have radios.

Bob

[Margarita Mike]

No Camping on Fiesta Is. It closes at about 10 pm and the cops drive it.

I think at this point a Hotel of Motel would be your best bet. Its Summer time and even they fill up fast.

I live only 5 min. from La Jolla and will be leaving at 2 AM. Not to bad for a great time of

[PAL]

Registration is closed! Walk-ups are still welcome. Here's the final tally. If you've sent a check but don't see an "@" sign by your name, please PM.

Also, the weigh boat can be reached by cell phone at: 619-602-7211.

While you're out there, please do your part to clean up the coast. Trash can be dropped off with the weigh boat or brought to the awards ceremony at Standley Park. The person who collects the most garbage will receive a special prize pack (it'll be a bit subjective). Let's leave the area cleaner than we found it.

Good luck to everyone, and we'll see you tomorrow!

Big Fish

Adi Ljubovic

Andy Allen

Arne Rovell@

Avery Ellisman@

Ben Parra

Billy Vitale@

Bob Van Epps@

Charles Volkens

Chris Cary

Chris Fierro

Chris Hale

Clay Harding

Corey Wyrick

Dan Hernandez

Dave Schroeder

David Feinswog@

David Ferry

Dennis Sapitan

Don Bell

Don Lang

Drew Clark

Edward J Howerton

Eric Noonan

Eric Pugh

Eugene Kim

Evan Wagley

Forest Talbott

Gabe Martin

Gabe Nunez

Garet Emmerson

Gary Sullivan

Greg Tsujiuchi

Gregg Hartness

Harry Stamp

Jack Voss

Jasmin Grabic

Jason Swarthout@

Jay Koo@

Jeff Gardner

Jeff Krieger

Jesse Magana

Joe Armenderez

Joe Tuipala

Joel Howard

John Gugliotta

John Near

Josh Pruitt

Justin McGricht@

Kevin Peek@

Kiyo Sato

Kurt Hoffman

Kurt Schindler

Martin Harding

Matt Klenske

Matt Moyer

Matthew Hathaway

Nancy Ortiz

Nate Clookie

Norman Yuen

Patrick McAllister

Patrick Moench

Paul Weintraub

Phil Estill@

Randy Janush

Rex McNamara

Rich Dame

Richard Lightfoot

Robert Badajos

Steve Latino

Steve Orr

Todd Peirce

Travis Lightfoot

Trevor Blann

Troy Zoerhof

Tyler Webb

Will Cary

Bass

Al Figueras

Bob Kreiger

Brett DeLong

Brian Sanner

Candice Schmidt

Cesar Carig "Sonny"

Chuck Long

Dave Easton@@

David Little

Derwin Chang

Ed Keil

Jeff Morasse

Jesse Vargas

Josh Rider@

Ken Rosburg

Kerry Peeler

Kevin Harvey

Kevin Stafford

Kirk Gossett

Mark Kleiter

Mark Lakamp

Matt Kim

Mike Boehmke

Mike Candra

Mike Fornes

Mike Graham

Robert Badajos

Robert Yakemonis

Steven Green

Tom Buckalew

Tony Park

Wayne Wilcoxen

Will Bowen

Spearfish

Ben Hendricks

Brian Steeves

Christopher Davis

Cody Lightfoot@

Elliot Gorfain

Greg Fitzgerald

Joe Nguyen

Joe Prola@

John Firebaugh@

Mike Portolese

Paul Bonanno

Perry Burck

Pete Gutkowski

Richard Lightfoot

Ryan Sweeney

Scott DeFirmian@

Tara O'Connor

Travis Lightfoot

[bigderel]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Will you have a cell phone with you? Many of us do not have radios.

Bob

Bob - I will have my cell phone with me, the number is (619) 602-7211. If anyone tries it during the tourney and I don't answer...call back...I'm hard of hearing from all those Jonas Brothers concerts.

[Billy V]

I'm all paid up--- Do I still need to sign in at OEX ?

[PAL]

I'm all paid up--- Do I still need to sign in at OEX ?

No, you have the green light to launch at 5 am anywhere within tourney boundaries.

Originally we were going to offer Hobie duffle bags at sign in. Seems it would be better to hand them out at the park.

[Mr Mugu]

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]

coffee & donuts at check in?