Surf Fishing Derby/ Get Together - California Fishing

halijedi · 07-17-2006, 04:40 AM

I am considering putting a surf fishing contest/ get together for this coming Saturday (7-22) or Saturday (7-22).

Please take the poll and reply with some ideas:

Two or three angler teams, open species, a certain species, line requirement, artificials only etc...?

Jackpot: How much, $5? Total 5 fish length? 1 largest?

Which county? Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Diego?

halijedi · 07-17-2006, 04:52 AM

I chose Shovel Nose Guitarfish (6# test max) because it is very challenging landing a SNGF on light tackle and they are all over the beach at this time.
Moreover, this derby will allow us to find some of the stronger 6# line manufacturers.
As far as location, the Santa Monica Bay area is filled with SNGF at this time. Having a $5 J.P. would make for a friendly competition. Cut/ live bait should be allowed, since we are targeting a shark specie.

Since it is a shark specie contest, I think a single largest fish should determine the winner. I would like it to be a two man team (to help with landing of a fish). However, single participant are welcomed.

aftahour · 07-17-2006, 10:35 AM

wont be able to make it

Wahoo! · 07-17-2006, 10:36 AM

I can't make it Saturday, but I chose SNGF. Location could be the power plant in Oxnard. If it's running you'd have yourselves an awesome day of fishing!

cortes · 07-17-2006, 12:21 PM

I can probably make it depending on location. I choose l.a. county

Beresford13861 · 07-17-2006, 12:23 PM

i wont be able to make it this weekend either, dealing with a death in the family

halijedi · 07-17-2006, 01:55 PM

Sorry to hear the loss. Wish you and your family all the best.

BeachBear · 07-17-2006, 07:39 PM

Can't make it, carpet installation. Good luck though.

imsoazn2dai · 07-17-2006, 11:11 PM

cant make it either. is there any way we can postpone this to next week? i think more people would be able to join on the 28 or 29th

Nick Velvet · 07-17-2006, 11:23 PM

Im not sure if I can make it. Short notice and all. Sounds like fun. I did land a 52" 19# on 10# test last year from the surf.

BryanVTheWorld · 07-17-2006, 11:34 PM

Count me In sounds fun. Entry Fee could be a 10 Dollars worth of Fish Tackle and the Event held Twice a Month.

Hakaveli · 07-18-2006, 12:25 AM

count me in lookin for a place to fish on saturday
LA area i chose

born2fish · 07-18-2006, 04:52 PM

Heading down to SD this weekend with the fam. Look forward to seeing the results of the derby tho! Good luck out there!!

-b2f

soSOFreSh · 07-19-2006, 12:23 AM

Individual competion, no team. Open species, total combine weigh in for winner. One monster fish can take it all, or couple nice sized corbinas can take it. Im sure several of us has a scale. Depending on number on entries, i would start at @ $20.00 for about 5 entries or less. $15.00 each for 10 entries and up.. First place takes 70% of pot and second place takes 30%..

Sinjin, you have a good following. Think of the possibilties! You can convince people about a surffishng Circuit. Once, or twice a month competition, seasonal, break it down to 3 season circuit tournments throughout the one year. 4 months each season. No cash prizes, just friendly competition and respect. Some t-shirts and trophies of course. Entries will have there fish count and total weight recorded throughout the tournment on a fishing forum like this one..Maybe some dues from the contestants for circuit/ tournament necessities. We can have companies and retails sponser the circuit. Like Luckycraft! The possibilities!!