KFACA / PSO Benefit tourney - $$$ for MLPA fight - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 04-16-2009, 03:14 PM

Let's have some fun at La Jolla while pumping up our war chest for the MLPA fight.

This is a planning discussion, so please jump in with ideas.

Two deals - biggest single fish for the trophy team, and heaviest 3 calicos for the bass crew. Fish to be weighed on the water on the support / photo boat. Beer, sodas, maybe a bbq. How about we invite the spearos too?

June 27 has a nice rising tide and no tournament conflicts as far as I can see. Did I miss something?

Competition and prizes are nice, but the point here is to raise dough to protect La Jolla and our other fisheries. I'm thinking $50 entry, with merchandise prizes for the winners or a modest cash payback. The money will go straight into the MLPA lobbying effort via the KFACA's allies at the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans. If you've been encouraged by recent positive headlines, this is how they happen.

Sound off if you're game. Don't make me post the closure maps to you remind you what's at stake.

And while we're at it, is there any interest in an informal MLPA informational workshop? Brent has offered to host at one of the OEX shops in the past.

Come on with the feedback! Every part of this idea is up for discussion.

Paul

buttchaser · 04-16-2009, 03:22 PM

I'm in Paul , Great Idea!

THE DARKHORSE · 04-16-2009, 03:32 PM

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say maybe a tournament sooner than that and Possibly more than one. Since I've never organized a tournament I can only imagine the work involved. Then the idea of trying to concentrate as many anglers as possible at that one tournament comes to mind, but I'd be willing to set a few dates aside. Thanks again for all the hard work you do, just thinking out loud, either way I'm in.

nabeeko · 04-16-2009, 03:38 PM

Great way to get involved!
I'm in. Thanks for the setup Paul!

kurt · 04-16-2009, 03:52 PM

I'm in. What were you thinking as far as teams went?

tylerdurden · 04-16-2009, 04:18 PM

I'll donate, again. Even if I don't actually fish the tournament.

landwhale · 04-16-2009, 04:38 PM

I am in and like the format bass and biggest fish, maybe you could add a spearo division or add them to biggest fish. I think it would be a good thing to offer an info night in SD and if it works we could have one in OC after that.

PAL · 04-16-2009, 05:56 PM

That's an encourging start. Do you prefer merchandise prizes, or a percentage payback (maybe 20%?) to the winners? Big fish and bass would be separate contests. And I would like to invite the free divers - we're working closely with them. Any issues?

MVC · 04-16-2009, 07:39 PM

Kurt wrote: 'm in. What were you thinking as far as teams went?

I am in but I would like to be on Josh's team.

Quilted Germ · 04-16-2009, 09:57 PM

I like the idea of a workshop...and the tourney sounds like a great way to donate some cash to the cause. I want in.

PAL · 04-16-2009, 10:01 PM

No teams - every man for himself. That's the kayak fishing way! ;-)

I want to ask straight out - would more people sign up for $40? But on the other hand, this is really about keeping what's ours. Can you find $50 for that?

Tman · 04-16-2009, 10:42 PM

Fo' Fitty, I'll take the Topless Kayak washing thing, if that's ok.
Don't do well in tournies and a heck of alot cheaper than going to the Purple Church...

The Fishcatcher and I are in...great idea Paul...

Josh, I'm hooking Clay's MiniX to the back of your yak...

Woo-hoo! First voter for topless yak washing....doh!

MVC · 04-17-2009, 07:04 AM

I would be in for $50.00 and sign up my 17 year old son also.

Holy Mackerel · 04-17-2009, 07:41 AM

I'm in... I could be interested as a spearo. Maybe no seperate divisions, mano a mano.... could be a fun challenge between speardivers, kayakers.

I think keep it simple, just a payout, unless manufacturers are coming fwd. to donate stuff. That would be nice, but don't want you to have to have to work hard to get stuff.

let me know how I can help.

chris

Edit: I am fine with $50. But just a thought, I am thinking maybe less entry fee to encourage more participants. No payout, this is for our fishing rights, I don't care for money payout. I don't necessarily need it. How about a nice Trophy, "King of La Jolla 2009"

landwhale · 04-17-2009, 07:51 AM

No payouts maybe someone could donate prizes.

Holy Mackerel · 04-17-2009, 09:01 AM

Food can be kept simple to keep expenses down, hot dogs, or burgers, chips, soda... COSTCO I really think the most money that can go to the cause as possible, is important.

Nothing worse than fishing in a tourney to the last possible minute, then coming in to NO food left & starving... just saying...

PAL · 04-17-2009, 10:50 AM

Keep the ideas coming! Lots of good stuff.

How about we set the entry at $35 or $40, with trophies and / or merchandise prizes and all the funds dedicated to fighting the MLPA? But don't expect me to round up too much, in this economy the freebies are hard to come by. I'm sure I can come up with a 'yak, maybe two.

Holy Mackerel · 04-17-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAL

And while we're at it, is there any interest in an informal MLPA informational workshop? Brent has offered to host at one of the OEX shops in the past.

Paul,

I would be interested in an informal MLPA informational workshop. I try to keep up everything as best I can, but all the acronyms, and stages of the process get me turned all around.

If anyone else who is reading this thread is interested, please post up, it will the organizers accomplish this.

chris

1Flatfish · 04-17-2009, 08:31 PM

Is a potluck a bad idea if there's lot's of people? We can bring food to share so no money goes to food and more goes to the cause. And I'm sure everybody has stuff to donate for a raffle or prizes. Old/extra fishing gear, whatever. Maybe silent auction some donated stuff. All proceeds go to the cause! All I'm saying is, The stuff is fun, but even that costs money. I want all my money going to fight the good fight, not kayak butt pads or bags of old Gulp.

Wayne

Holy Mackerel · 04-18-2009, 07:32 AM

I think a potluck is a good idea to save costs. I know the spearos have had auctions for their used gear to go towards MLPA funds. It isn't about getting what you would selling privately, just getting some $ for the cause, but a bidding war can happen too. And someone walking away with a great deal on gear.

Does anyone have problems with having spear divers (kayak or shore divers only) enter?

I'd like to see a mano a mano comp, between groups, and also comraderie at the end of the day. We all need to stick together in this fight!

chris

View Poll Results: How's June 27 for a tournament to raise cash for the MLPA battle?
Yes - I want to whack fish and raise cash for the KFACA / PSO. Benefit tourney baby!	47	81.03%
No thanks, just close La Jolla already.	3	5.17%
I would but that date blows. How about we do it on...	2	3.45%
Let's do something else instead. Topless kayak wash anyone?	8	13.79%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	KFACA / PSO Benefit tourney - $$$ for MLPA fight Let's have some fun at La Jolla while pumping up our war chest for the MLPA fight. This is a planning discussion, so please jump in with ideas. Two deals - biggest single fish for the trophy team, and heaviest 3 calicos for the bass crew. Fish to be weighed on the water on the support / photo boat. Beer, sodas, maybe a bbq. How about we invite the spearos too? June 27 has a nice rising tide and no tournament conflicts as far as I can see. Did I miss something? Competition and prizes are nice, but the point here is to raise dough to protect La Jolla and our other fisheries. I'm thinking $50 entry, with merchandise prizes for the winners or a modest cash payback. The money will go straight into the MLPA lobbying effort via the KFACA's allies at the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans. If you've been encouraged by recent positive headlines, this is how they happen. Sound off if you're game. Don't make me post the closure maps to you remind you what's at stake. And while we're at it, is there any interest in an informal MLPA informational workshop? Brent has offered to host at one of the OEX shops in the past. Come on with the feedback! Every part of this idea is up for discussion. Paul Last edited by PAL; 04-16-2009 at 06:47 PM.

04-16-2009, 03:32 PM	#3
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Great idea, Paul! I'm sure I'm not alone when I say maybe a tournament sooner than that and Possibly more than one. Since I've never organized a tournament I can only imagine the work involved. Then the idea of trying to concentrate as many anglers as possible at that one tournament comes to mind, but I'd be willing to set a few dates aside. Thanks again for all the hard work you do, just thinking out loud, either way I'm in. __________________

04-16-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I'll donate, again. Even if I don't actually fish the tournament. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

04-16-2009, 04:38 PM	#7
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	I am in and like the format bass and biggest fish, maybe you could add a spearo division or add them to biggest fish. I think it would be a good thing to offer an info night in SD and if it works we could have one in OC after that. __________________

04-16-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	I'm in Paul , Great Idea!

04-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
nabeeko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	Great way to get involved! I'm in. Thanks for the setup Paul!

04-16-2009, 03:52 PM	#5
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	I'm in. What were you thinking as far as teams went?

04-16-2009, 05:56 PM	#8
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	That's an encourging start. Do you prefer merchandise prizes, or a percentage payback (maybe 20%?) to the winners? Big fish and bass would be separate contests. And I would like to invite the free divers - we're working closely with them. Any issues?

04-16-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Kurt wrote: 'm in. What were you thinking as far as teams went? I am in but I would like to be on Josh's team.

04-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#10
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	I like the idea of a workshop...and the tourney sounds like a great way to donate some cash to the cause. I want in.

04-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#11
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	No teams - every man for himself. That's the kayak fishing way! ;-) I want to ask straight out - would more people sign up for $40? But on the other hand, this is really about keeping what's ours. Can you find $50 for that?

04-16-2009, 10:42 PM	#12
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Fo' Fitty, I'll take the Topless Kayak washing thing, if that's ok. Don't do well in tournies and a heck of alot cheaper than going to the Purple Church... The Fishcatcher and I are in...great idea Paul... Josh, I'm hooking Clay's MiniX to the back of your yak... Woo-hoo! First voter for topless yak washing....doh! __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

04-17-2009, 07:04 AM	#13
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I would be in for $50.00 and sign up my 17 year old son also.

04-17-2009, 07:41 AM	#14
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I'm in... I could be interested as a spearo. Maybe no seperate divisions, mano a mano.... could be a fun challenge between speardivers, kayakers. I think keep it simple, just a payout, unless manufacturers are coming fwd. to donate stuff. That would be nice, but don't want you to have to have to work hard to get stuff. let me know how I can help. chris Edit: I am fine with $50. But just a thought, I am thinking maybe less entry fee to encourage more participants. No payout, this is for our fishing rights, I don't care for money payout. I don't necessarily need it. How about a nice Trophy, "King of La Jolla 2009"

04-17-2009, 07:51 AM	#15
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	No payouts maybe someone could donate prizes. __________________

04-17-2009, 09:01 AM	#16
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Food can be kept simple to keep expenses down, hot dogs, or burgers, chips, soda... COSTCO I really think the most money that can go to the cause as possible, is important. Nothing worse than fishing in a tourney to the last possible minute, then coming in to NO food left & starving... just saying...

04-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#17
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Keep the ideas coming! Lots of good stuff. How about we set the entry at $35 or $40, with trophies and / or merchandise prizes and all the funds dedicated to fighting the MLPA? But don't expect me to round up too much, in this economy the freebies are hard to come by. I'm sure I can come up with a 'yak, maybe two.

04-17-2009, 08:31 PM	#19
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Benefit Tourney Is a potluck a bad idea if there's lot's of people? We can bring food to share so no money goes to food and more goes to the cause. And I'm sure everybody has stuff to donate for a raffle or prizes. Old/extra fishing gear, whatever. Maybe silent auction some donated stuff. All proceeds go to the cause! All I'm saying is, The stuff is fun, but even that costs money. I want all my money going to fight the good fight, not kayak butt pads or bags of old Gulp. Wayne

04-18-2009, 07:32 AM	#20
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I think a potluck is a good idea to save costs. I know the spearos have had auctions for their used gear to go towards MLPA funds. It isn't about getting what you would selling privately, just getting some $ for the cause, but a bidding war can happen too. And someone walking away with a great deal on gear. Does anyone have problems with having spear divers (kayak or shore divers only) enter? I'd like to see a mano a mano comp, between groups, and also comraderie at the end of the day. We all need to stick together in this fight! chris