Sunset Bay Angler Of The Day Kayak Fishing Challenge

IT'S OFFICIAL!

The 5th Annual Sunset Bay Angler Of The Day Kayak Fishing Challenge is on!

Grand Prize will be a brand new  Hobie Outback Mirage Drive Kayak!

Hobie Kayak generously provided by:

Come join us on Saturday August 23rd, 2014 at Sunset Bay State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon

Entry Fee:$30

Pay with Paypal

just send a payment to my Paypal(r.marcum@charter.net) as a personal payment. You can pay the morning of the Tournament too.

There will be a raffle of a nice gear pacakage donated By Englund Marine with the proceeds going to Heroes On The Water- Northwest Chapter. Tickets will be 6 for 5$. Let's raise a chunk of cash for a great cause!

A big thanks to all the other sponsors too with a bunch more to come!

Tournament Description:

This is a points per inch based contest. Points are assigned to each of the available species that can be caught in the area. The angler with the highest point total at the end of the contest will be declared the winner and receive the Hobie Outback Mirage Drive Kayak.

Species List:

1. Lingcod 4.5 points per inch
2. Rockfish 7 points per inch
3. Greenling 9 points per inch
4. Cabezon 8 points per inch
5. Surf Perch 11 points per inch
6. Halibut 3.5 points per inch
7. Flounder 7 points per inch
8. Chinook 4 points per inch
9. Coho 5 points per inch

Rules and Regulations:

--Check in begins at 5:30 AM--
--Cut off time to measure your fish will be  2:00 pm, no entries will be allowed after that time--
--Waiver must be signed prior to launching. If you fail to sign the waiver, you will be disqualified from contest--
--Abide by all ODFW fishing laws and regulations--
--Have a valid Oregon fishing license--
--Have a valid Oregon Invasive Species Permit--
--Catch and release will be allowed with clear picture on a measuring device, mouth closed, and must include verification item to be given to each angler before launching. No extra points awarded for C&R--
--Wear appropriate immersion gear for Oregon coast water temperatures!--
--Must fly a safety flag--
--Must carry a signaling device (whistle, horn etc.)--
--Northern boundary is the north side of Baltimore Rock--
--Southern boundary is the south side of Simpson Reef--

Back Up Plan:

If the ocean is too rough to go out we will change the competition to a Salmon Derby. We will fish the Bay so bring your trolling gear. The angler with the single heaviest fish will be declared the winner. One way or another we will fish!

See you all there!

Registered Participants

Alan Boschee  (amb)         Andrew Insinga   (deepcolor)
Art Hilts (upnorthtex)        James Tonik  (lil_cowboy)
Dana Hilden  (yaksurf)      Steve Vandyke  (Wobbler) (JamesC)
Paul Walker  (pnw)
Dave Mason  (goldendog)
Roy Marcum  (coosbayyaker)
Chris Hyde  (Ling,ling,herro?)
Justin Wesson (justinskywest
Erik Schmidt (browneyesvictim)
Anthony Stickel  (lingbanger)
Richard Thaxton  (Firefly51)
Craig Campbell  (INSAYN)
Evan Merz  (merz)
Russ  Backlund  (sharkbait! HooHaaHaa)
Gregory Dalton
Jeremy Beard
Josh Rogers  (FlyGuy)
Lauren Smith  (Captain Redbeard)
Christine Smith  (Mrs Redbeard)
Spencer  (crabbycabby)
Scott  (surf12foot)
Dave  (RumLuck)
Sherman  Case (sherminator)
Austin Bowen  (yaktastic)
Dustin Baum  (Dbaum)
Dale Nelson +1  (Deluxeharley)
Tim Hofer +1  (salemite)
James  Case (JamesC)
Nick Mcduffy

 
  Sounds like a great time Roy. I hope Seahorse an I can make it down there this year.

Wow! Well played Roy. This is turning into another premier tournament for our PNW. Great job on getting some big sponsors and great prizes. Looking forward to it.

As Baby Cheeses is my witness, I WILL be doing this in August!!! One question, only one fish per category, but as many species as you can catch count toward your total? That truly is an "Angler of the Day."

Fred "True" Trujillo

As Baby Cheeses is my witness, I WILL be doing this in August!!! One question, only one fish per category, but as many species as you can catch count toward your total? That truly is an "Angler of the Day."

Fred "True" Trujillo

Yep Fred, It is the largest fish of each species that count toward the total and as many species as you can catch. guess i should clarify that in the description.

See you in August!

Kick ass! 

You really want me to show up to this don't you.

10hrs of drive time (each way) really sucks though!!!

You really want me to show up to this don't you.

10hrs of drive time (each way) really sucks though!!!

It willl be worth it! You should reserve a campsite

You really want me to show up to this don't you.

10hrs of drive time (each way) really sucks though!!!

I do...That is quite a drive Justin but hope you can make it.

You really want me to show up to this don't you.

10hrs of drive time (each way) really sucks though!!!

I do...That is quite a drive Justin but hope you can make it.

It wouldn't be so bad if I was car pooling.  That far by yourself really sucks!!!  453 miles and 9hrs by this estimate.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Baker+City,+OR&daddr=44.2885534,-121.3056025+to:44.4284481,-121.8994306+to:44.1902733,-122.0483133+to:Coos+Bay,+OR&hl=en&ll=43.834527,-120.410156&spn=6.458101,8.887939&sll=44.23536,-121.652985&sspn=0.801901,1.110992&geocode=Fds1qwIdb_35-CmZJQBDF_OkVDE_dNQWDufa7A%3BFSnKowId_gXF-Cldrtu4FSy_VDG_F1eSdseCTg%3BFaDspQIdWva7-CnNZtEFa2u_VDHX01h_PJEh7Q%3BFUFKogIdx7C5-CnHaeaWq1m_VDHWi83ewlCS9w%3BFWW4lQId3pWY-CnhBGwcK4TDVDEpEsDdx_TXZw&oq=baker+c&gl=us&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1,2,3&t=m&z=7

Just wanted to throw out some camping options if you are planning to come to the event this year.

You got Sunset State Park campground which, if it is isn't booked solid will be very soon. I checked resrve america, according to them, there is two standard, one standard(full) and 46 tent sites available. Not sure if i trust that so i would hurry and get a spot reserved

http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do

There is also a group camp that is still available at the end of Cape Arago Hwy. It will hold 25 people and 6 vehicles i believe but not suitable for travel trailers or motorhomes. There is no minumum amount of people to stay here, so if you have a few people that can get together this would be a cost effective way to go. There is no running water, just a couple chemical toilets, fire ring and a few picnic tables. Not resrvable at rseerve america

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=reserve.dsp_reserve

There is Bastendorff County Park which is probably getting full also. I just checked and it shows spots available on the website for any type of camping vehicle but i would hurry and reserve something.

http://www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/CoosCountyParks/Bastendorff.aspx

Both  Sunset and Bastendorff are very close to the launch site.

If you want some dual purpose fun there is Riley Ranch. This campground is a few miles north out of town and is a ATV park. So if you want to ride one day while your here this might be a choice for you. It is a 20 minute drive to the launch though.

http://www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/CoosCountyParks/RileyRanch.aspx

If you miss out on a reservation you can stay in the parking lot at the south jetty off Bastendorff rd.  for one night but can probably sneak an extra night in there. I have seen people stay there for a week...There is a bathroom there and that's it. This would be good for those that are self contained or vehicle sleepers.

Think that covers most of the options for camping here within 20 minutes of Sunset Bay.

Hope to see you here, it's gonna be fun!

F,n paypal.....didn't realize when i send out a request for payment for a service i get dinged $1.17 for every $30 payment i get. So, if you request a payment through the email link, the charge will be $31.20 to cover that fee. It would be better just to send it as a personal payment through your paypal account to my paypal so we don't give paypal any more money then we have to. My emai/paypal address is on my profile. Make sure you put your name and screen name if you have one in the comments sections of the paypal payment screen.

Thanks, sorry for the hassle...

We're in!

Three tourneys for us this year, three kayaks possible, good times! Thanks for putting all this together, Roy. Here's hoping for calm seas. Can't wait to be down there with everyone.

I will update a list of registered or confirmed participants on the first post of this thread. Green will be regsitered/paid and red will be a verbal commitment..

Paid up......this is going to be awesome!!!!