2015 Mission Bay Classic Results

[Iceman]

This was a fund raising kayak tournament for Heroes on the Water- SoCal Chapter there was much more than fishing going on yesterday, but here are the results in that aspect. Thanks to everyone who entered and supported this. There will be lots more thank you's added for everyone who made this what it was. It was a huge success! Add your photos here, I will keep adding em here too. Plan on this being back next year in April!



2015 Mission Bay Classic
120 paid entries total

Bass Division
74 entries signed in

1st Jeff Bias 5# 9oz
2nd Richard Dame 4# 6oz
3rd Ed Keil 3# 15oz
4th Joe Tuipala 3# 2oz
5th Will Bowen 2# 15oz
6th Travis Lightfoot 2# 14oz
7th Ben Tweedt 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1#8oz
8th Justin Arakaki 2# 13 oz kicker fish 1# 7oz
9th Kerry Peeler 2# 9oz
10th TIE Armondo Castaneda 1# 11oz
10th TIE Rick Seward 1# 11oz
11th Shane Yellin 1# 10 oz
12th TIE Noah Bixler 1# 9 oz
12th TIE Michael Graham 1# 9oz
13th Gabriel Anuet 1# 8oz
14th Al Figueras 1# 7oz
15th TIE Christine Goeyaerts 1# 6 oz
15th TIE James Zimmerman 1# 6 oz
15th TIE Joe Guterez 1# 6 oz
16th Charlie? 1#5oz
17th TIE Kyle Chang 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Lucian Smoot 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Mark Beringer 1# 4 oz
17th TIE Michael Mikitka 1# 4 oz
18th Nguyen Ho 1# 3 oz

biggest bass weighed in Jeff Bias 1# 14 oz

Halibut Division
24 entries signed in

1st Charles Whittenburg 16# 3 oz
2nd Charles Whittenburg 14# 8 oz
3rd Jorge Villegas 14# 3 oz
4th Fransisco Gonzalaz 14#
5th Tony Park 9#



From food and drink donations to prize payouts and everything in the goodie bags and raffle, we could not have done it without the sponsoring supporters. Show them your support!

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

We aimed for the fences and knocked it into the parking lot

Final total after taking out costs and there were very little thanks to all the generosity, the fish from Catalina Offshore and Coca Cola from Jorge to all companies that donated prizes for the winners and the raffle. We raised $5431. Eric had told me that he would match this number and must have had great confidence in us as he brought the check from Geo Group with him and added it to our total for the day $10,431. This will be a hard number to beat next year Thank you one and all!

[monstahfish]

Thanks to Andy, Matt and all the others for putting this together. I'm pumped for next year already. Also thanks for posting up all those weights. I was wondering how I finished overall consider the majority only weighed one fish.

Maybe next year guys could pay more to fish both bass and halibut with aritificials only. Or add a slam prize if you can get 3 or more species(bass and buts would be weighed and others would be photographed.

[Iceman]

Chuck coming in to land.........I see a halibut.

[jorluivil]

Chuck D proved once again that time on the water pays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!!

[tsugg]

Thank you to everyone who made that fund raiser happen. Once again my wife and I had a great time. Great lunch!!! Money well spent!! Prayers go out to all the people who have served this great nation!!!!

[tsugg]

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Sometimes even a little cat nap here and there!!! Lol



QUOTE=jorluivil;225644]Chuck D proved once again that time on the water p


ays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!![/QUOTE]

[Saba Slayer]

[Saba Slayer]

Thanks for the Yellowtail... Tommy and Catalina Offshore...!!!

[skrilla]

Huge props to those who helped make this event happen. Very cool to see how much this has grown since last year. Was nice to catch up with some familiar faces and meet new ones. Already can't wait til the next one.

Here's a couple pics I captured on the phone. My hooptie ready to launch...


Starting line up...


And the fish report. Chunky little sculpin, the fish kine not IPA...


And my one and only contender in the halibut division...

[alanw]

This was my first tournament ever and I'm stoked it was for HOW. I didn't weigh any halibut but I'm ready to sign up for next year's event. Thank you to everyone who organized the event, thank you to the sponsors that helped get such a big turnout, and thank you to HOW for helping our vets.

[double p]

it looks like it was another great event. my son and i participated last year and had a great time, but couldn't make it this year. it's nice to see it was a big success again this year, and it's nice to see the kayak fishing community coming together for a great cause. props to all y'all that put this event together and all y'all that participated. hopefully my son and i can make it next year.

[LEEZO]

Looks like I missed a good one. What a great way to raise awareness and funds for this cause. Congrats Chuck D! you definately put the time in whenever you head out.

[FISH11]

Another awesome event to raise money for a great cause. Had a great time even though I did not manage a legal fish to weigh. Saw some faces to put to the sign in names for the first time. Can't wait for the next event, it is always fun to get to fish and help HOW. Here are a few picts.

[Chuck D]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Chuck D proved once again that time on the water pays off.

I pulled away from him and less than 30mins later he catches the winning fish.

Halibut fishing is about as exciting as watching white paint dry; You sit, you wait, you yawn, you pray to the fishing God's.

Way to go Chuck!!!

Originally Posted by LEEZO

Looks like I missed a good one. What a great way to raise awareness and funds for this cause. Congrats Chuck D! you definately put the time in whenever you head out.

Sometimes "watching white paint dry" is fun with great people around you. Look forward to the matchup Jorge

Thanks LEEZO, can't wait till Islander bro, going to be EPIC!

Nice meeting old friends and new soon to be friends out there. Jim, you still suck

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by Chuck D

Jim, you still suck

He talking about me? Oh no he d..int...

Thanks to all of the sponsors! I gave thanks to Joey at Squidco. Tipped the boys on the bait barge. Walked away with the beautiful Seeker rod in the raffle. We should all mention/do our business with our sponsors when possible.

I took a photo of CBad Mike at the end of the day. Looks like he forgot to use sunscreen or something...damn ugly too.


Jim

[wiredantz]

I LOST BY 3 OZ!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to jorge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i failed all those people who told me to win jorge by 1oz. ill go shove myself in the corner ( and i wasnt even close to his 40lber)


ON a side note, seeing tony jump up and down for a busy bee certificate made my day.

[Iceman]

one more shot from the sky.

[Jimmyz123]

Great time had by all. Looking forward to next year.

[kauaiboy04]

another great event put on by you folks! I enjoyed my time once again. I had an awesome fishing day, with over 25+ spotties caught, but could only weigh 2. Same placing as last year? i'll take that consistency.

thanks again for putting up a awesome event!

[Fish Taco]

Really bummed I didn't make this event. I was just too under the weather to come down Friday night. Next year for sure! Looks like you guys had a blast, and so glad it was a successful fundraiser for HOW. Andy... you outdid yourself... good job man! Can't wait for next year!!! I'll be there this time!