2020 Mission Bay Classic Sign up

[Iceman]

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

[jorluivil]

Paid!!

[jorluivil]

Will I be allowed to use my Bixpy?

[Oolie]

What's on the grill?

[FoodGeekFish]

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]

No motors. Fish tacos!

[erinoo]

Originally Posted by Iceman

No motors. Fish tacos!

I was counting on Chinese.

[jorluivil]

can we limit Chuck D to $10 in raffle tickets?

[Chuck D]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

can we limit Chuck D to $10 in raffle tickets?

Or, how about ya’ ll just buy more tickets

[filippo]

This might sound like a stupid question, but how do kayakers, SUP, and especially float tubers keep their catches until weight in time?

Thanks

[FoodGeekFish]

Originally Posted by filippo

This might sound like a stupid question, but how do kayakers, SUP, and especially float tubers keep their catches until weight in time?

Thanks

There are weigh boats on call via radio. Mesh laundry bags make a good temporary holding tool.

[filippo]

@FoodGeekFish thank you

[summers in kuwait]

Originally Posted by Chuck D

Or, how about ya’ ll just buy more tickets

Haha

[DanaYakAngler]

So is the tournament still a go with all that has transpired?

[inbx3]

As of now, Mission Bay is closed. Not sure when it will open.

[Casper2K]

Is there a refund on the Mission bay classic 2020 that didn’t go in April?

[easyday]

Any word on a reschedule date?

[DrummerDraven]

The annual membership fee is $40 and helps to offset the cost of insurance, trophies and the end of year party. They also have a $5 per event membership fee option for anglers who want to try it out or are unable to commit to the full schedule fishing reels. The entry fee is only $20 per tournament with an optional $5 big fish pot. For only $25 per event you have the opportunity to meet others who share your passion and compete against some of the best kayak anglers So Cal has to offer.

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