2020 Mission Bay Classic Sign up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-10-2020, 01:11 PM

April 18th Mark yer calendars! and make note of the slight move of venue to Bahia Point (same as last year!) in Mission Bay.

*NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!*

*NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!*

*NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!*

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 18^th 2020, 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.
Trophies for the top finishers, all proceeds are going to Heroes on the Water!
Biggest 3 bass string wins with trophies for the top 3 finishers in the bass division
Biggest halibut will receive a trophy
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.

Entry list

Mark Beringer
Shane Yellin
Jorge Villegas
Luis Verdugo
Cody York
Jashua Brightman
Bryon Young
Ryan Plummer
Matthew Kuhns
Jason Tinling
Mark Randle
David Easton
Eric Noonan
Ryan Moriarty
Charles Wittenberg

jorluivil · 02-10-2020, 09:30 PM

Paid!!

jorluivil · 02-10-2020, 09:32 PM

Will I be allowed to use my Bixpy?

Oolie · 02-10-2020, 09:44 PM

What's on the grill?

FoodGeekFish · 02-11-2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Will I be allowed to use my Bixpy?

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.

Iceman · 02-11-2020, 11:23 AM

No motors. Fish tacos!

erinoo · 02-11-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

No motors. Fish tacos!

I was counting on Chinese.

Iceman · 02-11-2020, 02:32 PM

"Seinfeld party of 4, Seinfeld".

There will be a trophy this year for the fly fishing division

Iceman · 02-12-2020, 01:29 PM

Bob the Bone Carver has graciously offered his gifted custom carving pendants again this year for the raffle!

plumcakes · 02-14-2020, 02:45 PM

Paid cant wait!

easyday · 02-15-2020, 05:48 PM

Paid

FoodGeekFish · 02-16-2020, 02:50 PM

Paid - I'm in!

FISH11 · 02-16-2020, 04:24 PM

PAID.... I'm in. Hope to have as great a time as last year.

Iceman · 02-22-2020, 04:25 PM

Latest news, TB Metal Art has donated a cool Metal Sculpted a football YFT. Thanks Todd! check him out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tb.metalart

Chuck D · 02-25-2020, 08:08 AM

Game on Jorge

jorluivil · 02-25-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck D

Game on Jorge

Dayummmmmmmm......like that??!!??!!

Iceman · 02-25-2020, 11:16 AM

Ha Smack talkin YES!

NRS has agreed to send out some SWAG for the raffle!

jorluivil · 02-25-2020, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Ha Smack talkin YES!

NRS has agreed to send out some SWAG for the raffle!

I need a PFD!!

FISH11 · 02-25-2020, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I need a PFD!!

I absolutely love the one I won last year. I've been using it ever since.

Iceman · 02-26-2020, 02:33 PM

trophies arrived today! I have 1,2.3 in bass division, fly division and halibut trophies!..........24 OZers

02-10-2020, 01:11 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	2020 Mission Bay Classic Sign up April 18th Mark yer calendars! and make note of the slight move of venue to Bahia Point (same as last year!) in Mission Bay. *NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!* *NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!* *NEW this year Spotted Bay bass are triple the points!* 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 18^th 2020, 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. Trophies for the top finishers, all proceeds are going to Heroes on the Water! Biggest 3 bass string wins with trophies for the top 3 finishers in the bass division Biggest halibut will receive a trophy 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. Entry list Mark Beringer Shane Yellin Jorge Villegas Luis Verdugo Cody York Jashua Brightman Bryon Young Ryan Plummer Matthew Kuhns Jason Tinling Mark Randle David Easton Eric Noonan Ryan Moriarty Charles Wittenberg Please support all of our gracious sponsors! https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/ https://www.nrs.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobC...SAAEgKDofD_BwE Bob the Bone Carver** https://www.facebook.com/bob.cox.505...sN0E9w&fref=nf __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 02-27-2020 at 01:33 PM.

02-10-2020, 09:30 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Paid!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-10-2020, 09:32 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Will I be allowed to use my Bixpy? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-11-2020, 11:23 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	No motors. Fish tacos! __________________

02-11-2020, 02:32 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	"Seinfeld party of 4, Seinfeld". There will be a trophy this year for the fly fishing division __________________

02-14-2020, 02:45 PM	#10
plumcakes Junior Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 10	Paid cant wait!

02-15-2020, 05:48 PM	#11
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Paid __________________

02-16-2020, 02:50 PM	#12
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	Paid - I'm in!

02-16-2020, 04:24 PM	#13
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	PAID.... I'm in. Hope to have as great a time as last year. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

02-25-2020, 08:08 AM	#15
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Game on Jorge

02-25-2020, 11:16 AM	#17
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Ha Smack talkin YES! NRS has agreed to send out some SWAG for the raffle! __________________