Inaugural NWKA Whiskey Gulch Yak Classic - May 18th & 19th

OK Editing original post.  I will keep any rule changes and updates on prize list here.

Well I know we have the Anchor Point derby thread going but it's LONG so I thought I'd start a new thread specific to the weekend of May 18th.  Since the Anchor Point derby is the same weekend, we can keep posting about the other derby on the other thread.

I'd love to hear everyone's input, but sometimes decision by committee doesn’t work as well with limited time, so I am going to offer to organize a few prizes and things for this informal derby.  I will sponsor the prizes this year.  I am thinking a small acrylic trophy/plaque and a small prize, maybe a gift certifcate to a local store or fishing equipment of some kind. 


I think a few basics that we should all just decide on.  Barring any real grief, I'd like to start setting down some rules.  I am up for any changes to the rules.  I am there for fun but we need at least a few basic rules.

1) Entry fee is registration to NWKA & their notice of intent to fish on this thread.  I don't care if we want to start an informal pool of side bets. 
2) Species are : Kings and Halibut
4) Location: Whiskey Gulch Campground
5) Winner determined by total AOTY points for your largest halibut and largest King.
6) Time: starting Saturday May 18th at 6am with the tournament running through Sunday at 3pm.  Date can be postponed or no points for a select day/time period due to weather if majority of participants vote the conditions are not acceptable.  I want to end it on Sunday fairly early so people can head back and still participate in any end of event stuff.  But I am open to suggestion.  I think by making it largest fish each of halibut and king, I don’t think its too much a disadvantage people who can’t fish full days both days.
7) Though its titled Yak challenge, I think anything non-motorized is a go for this tournament.  Yes, sails are in.  I don’t care.


I want to lock the rules down by this Friday.

Prize list so far (distribution unknown.) .  I am thinking Overall winner gets trophy and one prize.  Other prize for largest king and one for largest halibut. 

1) Acrylic trophy/award (sponsored by Kardinal)
1a) Single speed Avet SX reel. (sponsored by Kardinal)
2) two day rental from Alaska Raft and Kayak (http://www.alaskaraftandkayak.com/)
3) $25 gift certificate to LL Barbecue and $25 gift certifcate to Charley's Philly steak shop.  Both in Dimond Mall.  Courtesy of (Ryan Kim)
4) "Two for one" water taxi certificate from ashore water taxi in Homer. (Sponsored by http://www.homerwatertaxi.com/)
5) One hour use of a mover and box truck for local move or apply value to larger move courtesy of the http://www.themovingman.net/.
6) Almost Brand New halibut rod and reel courtesy of Kenai_guy
7) Single malt high end beverage courtesy of AKfishin.
$50 Sportsmans warehouse gift card courtesy of Bzuefishx & http://QBFOffice.com
9) Carhartt backpack filled with Carhartt swag, a Grunden's Gage "Eat Fish" t-shirt and a handful of Mepps spinners Courtesy of Sweeny's clothing in Soldotna and Harry Smith!

Ok, input and who is in?!?!?!?!

How many shrimp = 1 halibut?? Lol

I'm planning on being around provided I can find whiskey gulch. I'll intend to fish, hangover dependent tho...

I'm in

I have two entries...


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I'm in...

I'm in! Dan you can follow me down to whiskey if you want

Sounds good Matt. I was figuring I'd leave early Friday, maybe around noon.

   You already have 5 people committed to this gig. Go get em Alaskan folk. I'd love to join you but it ain't gonna happen this year.
   Have fun with it and keep the rest of us posted.

Ok.  So I just ordered the acrylic award.  So that's up for grabs.  I got Alaska Raft and Kayak to offer a free two day rental or discount on a gift certifacte I would buy. I'm hitting up a few more folks.  Basically I am telling them the groups is VERY small but its the first one, its going to get bigger, and we will be sure to give them a good mention in any report for the event. 

It's on! 

Feel free to spread the word but I am going to insist that rule number one is they have to sign up for these forums.  Just a lot easier to make announcements and such.

Also, since the entry fee is basically free, no whining.  It is strictly for fun!  I hope it will evolve into something better bigger and MUCH better organizedin the future but its NOT this year!

That's frigging awesome Kard. Nice work!!

I'm in.

Prize list is growing...slowly. I got a commitment from a friend for gift certificates of $50 from one of his several stores (food concession dimond mall). 

I also got a commitment from a local mover friend of mine for an hour use of one employee and box truck in Anchorage or apply the discount for any local move or large move.

I have a few more feelers out there...

Stay tuned....




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Ashore water taxi out of Homer offered a two for the price of one transport to the islands certificate.

http://www.homerwatertaxi.com/




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Ok.  Edited original post.  I will keep any rule changes and updated prize list there.  To make it a tad more interesting.  I will commit to an additional prize for the overall winner.

I've got a halibut rod and reel I'll throw in the pot.  Only used a couple times.