2019 Mission Bay Classic

[Iceman]

Mark yer calendars! and make note of the slight move of venue to Bahia Point in Mission Bay.






The Mission Bay Kayak Fishing Classic has become the biggest kayak fishing tournament in Southern California continually drawing well over 100 anglers annually showing up to fish and show their support for Heroes on the Water. ALL of the tournament proceeds go directly to our local chapter of HOW. Last year we surpassed our expectations in our fundraising, through entry and raffle ticket sales. All while bringing awareness to the community! We are hoping for a bigger crowd and greater results for our Southern California chapter of Heroes on the Water. Come be a part of this fun filled day with a sense of great purpose and camaraderie.

Mark your calendars for April 13^th 2019, Cost is $25.
*New location this year *Bahia Point, Mission Bay *Kids under the age of 18 fish for free with a paid adult.*

Boundaries will be anywhere, but weigh boats will only be inside the harbor Bass division will be required check in and launch from Bahia Point, shotgun start 7am. Halibut fishermen have the option to sign in online and launch any time after 4 am from Bahia Point.
Prize payouts for the top finishers, all proceeds are going to Heroes on the Water!
Biggest 3 bass string wins with trophies and prizes for the top 3 finishers in the bass division
Biggest halibut will receive a trophy and prize
Tournament hours: 7am-1pm, check in starts at 6 am. You must be in line to weigh your fish no later than 1 pm. Weigh boats will be on the water with final weigh in on the beach.


After the tournament we will all meet for a great BBQ & awards. Lunch served from noon until 2 pm
Back again this year is the halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed in wins. This is a separate division that you will specify upon check in or online prior. 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. There are no boundaries, you may fish wherever you like.
For more information OEX Sunset beach 562-592-0800

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, SUP 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. Fish anywhere inside or outside the harbor as long as all other rules are followed

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


The halibut division. Very simply, the biggest halibut weighed wins. There will be a prize awarded for the top 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. You must launch and land from tournament location, but are able to fish in or outside the bay! 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.

Fly fishing division has been added. There will be a prize and trophy for the top angler in the division, also eligible for over all winner in the bass division as the same criteria as the bass division will used to declare the winner, biggest top 3 bass weighed.





Feel free to post any questions and comments here. Paypal link below to enter.

Entries list:

Joshua Brightman
Robert Moore
Mark Randle
Jeffrey Bias
Richard Boyd
Mike Wirth
Jason Tinling
Shane Yellin
Steven Green
Dave Easton
Dale Shaw
Steve Pinero
Mitchell Fromang
Eric Noonan
Ryan Plummer
Matthew Heinemann
Tom Buckalew
Erik Walker
William Fetters
Jorge Villegas
Luis Verdugo
Anthony Esposito
Ray Gomez
Carlos Delavilla
Frank Santiago
John Taylor
Scott French
Rex McNamara
Grant Cummings
Ryan Moriarty
Roy Bartolome
Joel Howard
Danny Jones
Jacob Widener
Randy Tharaldson
Bryon Young
Gregory Barnicoat
Charles Young
Kyle Mctaggart
Dylan Moore
Michael Smith
Todd Peirce
James Crowley
Mark Berninger
Charles Wittenberg
Andrew Sutton
Ron Sanders
Derwin Chang
Carlos Lopez
Joshua Romero
Michael Grossman
Michael Bohanowski
Jim Salazar
Mike Silva
Brian Arias
Joe Gutierrez
Andrew Sturtevant
Michael Lee
Tim Stengel
Kenneth Jaquish
Aaron Hardin
William Bowen
Cody York
Bryan Hildebrandt
George Escamilla
Scott Leoncini
Jose Paz
Brad Riney
Stan Riney
Michaek Vint

[Iceman]

Bahia Point Directions




https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ba...4d-117.2467034

[tacmik]

but will they let us spend the night in the parking lot?

[easyday]

Originally Posted by tacmik

but will they let us spend the night in the parking lot?

Only one way to find out!!

[tacmik]

yep. I will be there.

[easyday]

Already paid!!

[Iceman]

Josh,


You are #1

[makobob]

Locked, loaded and paid.

[FISH11]

Can't wait, all paid up. Got to keep the tradition going and stay the night before.

[Iceman]

Hobie is on board for some sweet swag

[alanw]

Nice, this new launch location should save us a mile or so of paddling/pedaling. Is there a hill/hump to pull up over when retrieving from the water like the old beach launch?

[Iceman]

same sand then grass, not as steep in most spots.

[Hunters Pa]

Can we park with trailers or will I need to start working out to put my PA on top of the SUV?

[Iceman]

Not too sure about trailer parking. Maybe somebody who frequents this spot can chime in. I will look at google maps.

[Iceman]

Does not look like trailer parking will be an option on the point.

[Amish Ed]

I'll be there to help, Andy.

[Saba Slayer]

Just park and launch at Dana Landing and peddle over to the point....plenty of trailer parking at the big lot.

[Iceman]

good call Jim!


Bob the Bone Carver is a very busy man filling orders, but still sent me this pic of a spottie he did for HOW. This will be going to the person catching the biggest bass of the day! Thanks

Bob!

[Iceman]

NRS just confirmed they are sending us some of the newly designed Chinook PFD for raffle prizes. These look killer and are really smartly designed.

[Iceman]

New design and new color option RED!