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Kayak Fishing => Events => Topic started by: jed on January 25, 2017, 06:16:30 PM

Title: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: jed on January 25, 2017, 06:16:30 PM
BROWNLEE CRAPPIE SHOOTOUT 2017!!!

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Thousands in Prizes!!     5 Different Prize Categories!!
HUGE Raffle to benefit Local Charities!


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         Date:  May 20, 2017                    Time: Sunrise to 3:00PM
Event HQ: Hewitt Holcomb Park      Where: Richland, Oregon

Entry fee: $30.00 - ($25 of each entry will go to Local Children's and Veteran's Services!!!)

     Event boundaries: Brownlee and Oxbow Reservoirs

Species:                      Points per Inch
Crappie                                    26
Other Pan-fish                         13
Perch                                        12
Small Mouth Bass                   10
Large Mouth Bass                   9.5
Trout                                         8
Catfish                                      6.5


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Complete Prize List: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=18871.msg203141;topicseen#new (http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=18871.msg203141;topicseen#new)


General Information:
Event time: sunrise to 3:00 pm
No fish submissions will be allowed after 3:00 pm
Event boundaries: Brownlee and Oxbow reservoirs
Event HQ: Hewitt Holcomb Park Richland, Oregon


Mandatory Gear Requirements:
PFD (competitors must wear a Coast Guard Approved PFD while on water)
Sound Device: a whistle at minimum
Safety Flag must be flown during contest
Immersion gear must be appropriate for water conditions
All participants must be able to self rescue
Use of the Buddy system recommended


All competitors must:
Submit a completed and signed waiver prior to fishing
Check in after fishing, if you do not check in, we will assume you are lost and take appropriate action.  All competitors are liable for any fees incurred during their search and rescue
Participants must propel their craft through human power to and from fishing areas while on the water
Stay within boundaries of contest
Carry a valid fishing license for area fished
Carry a valid Aquatic Invasive Species Permit for kayaks over 10 ft
Adhere to all DFW fishing rules appropriate to the area fished


Fish Scoring Rules:
CPR for Small and Large mouth Bass
Other species may be retained for consumption, However, only pictures with BCSII identifier will be counted for tournament proposes
BCS II Identifier must appear in pictures submitted
Measure board preferred but if the pic clearly shows length it may be permitted
Camera with removable memory chip or clear phone photo may be used. “Bigfoot” pictures will not be counted
Rank will be determined by total points per inch score ( Similar to the NWKA Angler of the Year scoring system) for Crappie, Pan-fish, Perch, Small mouth bass, Large mouth bass, Catfish, and Trout
Exceptions:
Crappie will be worth double points.
Fish mouths must be closed in picture submissions
Open mouth fish pictures will be docked at the discretion of contest staff

Update: There will not be a minimum size on bass that you may enter. You will get points for any length bass even though the regulations have a min length for retention.


Entry fee 30$ I am trying to get participants event insurance so 5$ will go to that and 25$ to charity.

There will also be a raffle this year to off set the permit application fees. Any money collected beyond fees will also go to charity.

Entry Fee Recipients:  C.A.S.A of Eastern Oregon (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and a local Veterans Rehabilitation Group.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on January 26, 2017, 07:34:50 AM
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Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
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Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on January 26, 2017, 07:56:18 AM
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Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: loreglas on January 26, 2017, 10:38:50 AM
Would you clarify what a Bigfoot photo is ?
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on January 26, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
Would you clarify what a Bigfoot photo is ?
Haha. Fuzzy picture that doesn't show details but you swear it was a 30 incher.

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Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: loreglas on January 26, 2017, 04:46:38 PM
Thanks, I thought it was something like that, but just wanted to check.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: hdpwipmonkey on January 27, 2017, 11:20:21 AM
Would you clarify what a Bigfoot photo is ?
Haha. Fuzzy picture that doesn't show details but you swear it was a 30 incher.
I thought maybe it was a picture of the fish with your size 14 boot in the picture as a means of measuring...  [emoji3]
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on January 29, 2017, 01:06:18 PM
I can't give guys too much crap about bad pix, I had AOTY entry rejected last year. :laugh:
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: Spot on January 29, 2017, 03:22:58 PM
Dang Jed, you've got some serious swag lined up for this event but I'm still looking to take home a belt buckle!
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on January 29, 2017, 03:45:30 PM
Dang Jed, you've got some serious swag lined up for this event but I'm still looking to take home a belt buckle!
Don't worry you will get your chance. Already have a donor for it but I'm getting an original BCS design to put on a buckle this year. Will post up when it's done.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 08, 2017, 11:53:40 AM
I didn't go last year so this is a pretty simple question, but how does the event actually work? Is it just your total points as listed for as many fish as you can catch, with 1st place, 2nd place, etc.? Or are there different categories? Is it just one of each species or as many as you can catch?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on March 08, 2017, 12:42:14 PM
Hi Captain, last year the format was the total length of your 3 longest Crappie. I had enough prizes to give individual fish categories a prize. I am changing the format to points per inch this year because all the crappie were so close in size in 2016.

This year will be the total score of all species to determine placement.
Probably have 1-5 places depending on how many prizes I end up with. 1st place will get a table grab and belt buckle. 2-5 will have table grab. There will be a raffle this year to off set permit costs.

Example:
10 inch crappie =260 pts
20 inch Small mouth bass =200 pts.
5 inch bluegill =65 pts
0 LMB
0 Trout
0Catfish
0 Perch
Your total =525

Fish Points:                                         Points
Crappie                                    26
Other Pan-fish                         13
Perch                                        12
Small Mouth Bass                   10
Large Mouth Bass                   9.5
Trout                                        8
Catfish                                     6.5

I still have to finalize the scoring but this is close. Hope I answered your questions if not let me know.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 08, 2017, 02:10:32 PM
That makes sense, thank you! So it is just your largest one of each species, correct? (Like AOTY)
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on March 08, 2017, 02:56:47 PM
That makes sense, thank you! So it is just your largest one of each species, correct? (Like AOTY)
Yup, that's exactly right. I will try to have something small for each category winner. I'm working on something right now and will post up if I'm able to swing it.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 08, 2017, 02:59:19 PM
Thanks again for the info!
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on March 13, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
Hi guys, just wanted to give you a heads up. If you are planning to camp for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout II this year you may want to reserve a spot at Hewitt/Holcomb Park. Late May could be busy and there are only 17 camp spots. There are RV sites also available. Call Karen at the Baker county parks and rec. dept. She has blocked an area for the BCS competitors for 2 weeks to try and keep up together. Mention the Crappie Shootout if you call. #is (541) 523-8342. Hope to see you there.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll
Post by: jed on March 17, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
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Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Dan_E on March 19, 2017, 09:15:21 AM
Just saw the link on FB and sent my payment!  Looking forward to a great weekend!

Dan E
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: jed on March 19, 2017, 11:20:00 AM
Just saw the link on FB and sent my payment!  Looking forward to a great weekend!

Dan E
Got your payment Dan. Haha I forgot that was up there. I was just checking to see if it worked. Guess it does. I will post start a registration thread for participants.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Nobaddays on March 20, 2017, 02:12:20 PM
All paid up and campsite reserved.   Should be a fun tournament to start off the season.  Jed you have done a great job lining up sponsors.  I have never fished Brownlee and am really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: jed on March 20, 2017, 02:59:54 PM
Thanks a lot James. If you are down there on Friday there will be a few of us fishing. Looking forward to fishing with you.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Boquist on April 21, 2017, 04:20:53 PM
Hi Jed, I haven't signed up yet and this will be my first tournament. Reading through the rules, can you explain what a BCSII identifier is?  The CPR acronym is one of my favorites.  But without knowing whether I have a BCSII identifier on my pics, I may literally be performing CPR on the bass to qualify at check in. LOL!!!  Clarification on this other requirement would be awesome.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: jed on April 21, 2017, 09:46:56 PM
Hi Boquist, hope you have been catching some fish. The identifier will be issued either at the capt. meeting (Friday evening 7ish at Holcomb Park)or sometime before the event. If you can't make the meeting then we can work something out. Last year it was a card that had to be displayed in the pix you submit, this year it may be something different. -jed
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Boquist on April 22, 2017, 05:13:39 AM
Ohhh. That makes sense now. Thanks.  I initially thought it was some feature or setting on my camera to turn on, like the date/time stamp.  I didn't realize it was a last minute issued wookie, gizmo or other detail.  Totally makes sense.  Hopefully, it's not the Richland Daily Bee!!!!  I'm heading to Hells Canyon Res this morning to see if I have any mojo and can restock the freezer.  For anyone thinking about scouting Brownlee in preparation for the tourn.,  I hear the Army Corp. has it drawn down to nearly nothing.  It's a giant mud flat with just a creek flowing, especially in the Powder Arm.  I'm sure it will be full in time for the tournament, but that makes it tough for scouting. Altough it should be real easy to look for hidden structure and mark it on the GPS.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: jed on April 22, 2017, 06:20:23 AM
Ohhh. That makes sense now. Thanks.  I initially thought it was some feature or setting on my camera to turn on, like the date/time stamp.  I didn't realize it was a last minute issued wookie, gizmo or other detail.  Totally makes sense.  Hopefully, it's not the Richland Daily Bee!!!!  I'm heading to Hells Canyon Res this morning to see if I have any mojo and can restock the freezer.  For anyone thinking about scouting Brownlee in preparation for the tourn.,  I hear the Army Corp. has it drawn down to nearly nothing.  It's a giant mud flat with just a creek flowing, especially in the Powder Arm.  I'm sure it will be full in time for the tournament, but that makes it tough for scouting. Altough it should be real easy to look for hidden structure and mark it on the GPS.
It is 50+ feet down now. Justin and I scouted Swedes yesterday. The launch was a little muddy but not bad. We caught 30 or so of the smaller 10-12 inch bass each and some crappie in the 10-11 inch range and an 11 in perch. Hopefully they will raise it a little before the tourney. Oxbow is also legal to fish if you want to scout that reservoir.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Justin on April 24, 2017, 10:57:40 AM
While the Res. has been dropped for flood control, there is still a lot of water to fish. We were 20 miles from the dam and still in 100ft+ depth of water. Just means the fish have less places to hide from me :D I might scout Oxbow Res this weekend.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Justin on May 03, 2017, 03:39:25 PM
Just read in the paper that they are going to start raising the water level.  I've launched  at hewitt in the yak even when pwr boats still couldnt. I'm wondering if we might get lucky now. A

Anyways, im hitting Oxbow tomorrow and will report back.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: ballardbrad on May 15, 2017, 08:24:17 AM
All signed up.  I'll be buying a new belt today to sport that new buckle! :)
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Justin on May 15, 2017, 10:31:31 AM
I'm going to buy a hat to mount that buckle on. Bling to show off at BBB.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: ballardbrad on May 15, 2017, 07:37:19 PM
I'm going to buy a hat to mount that buckle on. Bling to show off at BBB.

Haha
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Justin on May 16, 2017, 09:12:09 AM
I'm aiming to be at campsite around noon on thursday.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Spot on May 16, 2017, 11:16:59 AM
Ima hang that buckle from a thick, gold chain around my neck!

-Mark-
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Spot on May 16, 2017, 03:46:05 PM
Weather update for Brownlee as of Tuesday:

Winds are forecast to be very light all day Saturday
Overcast and highs in the 60's to low 70's
Dry all weekend!

I can't wait!!!!

-Mark-
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: ballardbrad on May 16, 2017, 04:38:59 PM
See you fellas there. I'll be down Weds or Thursday.  Depends on if I stop along the way. 

Mark, nice article in NW Sportsman.
Title: Re: Brownlee Crappie Shootout ll Official Announcement!
Post by: Justin on May 16, 2017, 04:40:17 PM
It's official. You can launch from camp.