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Kayak Fishing => Events => Oregon Rockfish Classic 2016 => Topic started by: NextAdventure on October 16, 2015, 12:38:41 PM

Title: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: NextAdventure on October 16, 2015, 12:38:41 PM
As planning begins several dates open themselves as the option for 2016's Oregon Rockfish Classic.  So that we can get the ball rolling and started we would like to offer a poll to participants on their choice of dates for the event.  While we know that not everybody will agree, hopefully this will give an idea of what works best for a majority of folks.

We will run the Poll through the end of this month and make a decision on date based on the poll, the City of Depoe Bay, and any other effected organizations.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: bb2fish on October 16, 2015, 01:16:01 PM
I'd sure like to attend my first ORC event, but often have a difficult time registering for an event (as a beginner) when I don't know what the weather conditions will be.  Usually, July is a month of blowing wind.  How about tides or species seasons -- what impact would either of those factors have on date selection?  I'd like to see a date in early June for consideration.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Noah on October 16, 2015, 02:33:57 PM
Cabezon doesn't generally open until 7-1. Tides won't effect the conditions. There is always a chance that the conditions won't allow for Ocean fishing, which is why there is always a backup plan. Most people sign up prior to seeing the forecast as ORC is as much about meeting your ORC brothers and sisters as much as fishing. Well, almost ;)

Thanks Next Adventure for getting this going early!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Spot on October 16, 2015, 03:04:22 PM
I'd sure like to attend my first ORC event, but often have a difficult time registering for an event (as a beginner) when I don't know what the weather conditions will be.  Usually, July is a month of blowing wind.  How about tides or species seasons -- what impact would either of those factors have on date selection?  I'd like to see a date in early June for consideration.

Barb, all you have to do is ask and any of the OG yak fishers would probably partner up with you for the day.
Heck, I've taken several newbies out at ORCs (and brought them back alive).  I've even taken a sponsor who'd never been in a kayak before.

-Mark-
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: bb2fish on October 17, 2015, 01:00:34 PM
I have participated in three of the ORC events, just never as a kayaker.....perhaps 2016 will be my time.  Looking forward to the events regardless!  Thanks for the explanation behind the July dates.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Mark Collett on October 17, 2015, 04:30:54 PM
I have participated in three of the ORC events, just never as a kayaker.....perhaps 2016 will be my time.  Looking forward to the events regardless!  Thanks for the explanation behind the July dates.

Barb.......I would be happy to go out with you at the next ORC if you don't mind fishing with an old fart.
You need to get out there and have some fun doing it. Hell.. you'll probably pull up a 30 lbs ling and beat us all.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: upnorthtex on October 17, 2015, 06:42:50 PM
Mark, Barb has fished whith a fella a lot oldern you. But look out as I have no doubt she'll catch big fish. Barb I really enjoyed my one trip to ORC. Art
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: j-fek on October 17, 2015, 08:43:11 PM
Can't wait!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: sumpNZ on October 21, 2015, 03:02:20 PM
While June 25 would be a nice day to fish, since it's the day after my birthday, I'd like to keep cabezon in the running for the winning fish, which means a July date.  I voted for the 9th, but call that just a slight preference over the 16th.

If Barb goes out, I'm following her and hoping some of that beginners luck spreads a bit.  :D
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: bb2fish on October 21, 2015, 03:49:31 PM
If Barb goes out, I'm following her and hoping some of that beginners luck spreads a bit.  :D
   ;D I'm counting on that beginner's luck, and it has been known to be contagious in my company!
Pretty Excited for next year already.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Justin on October 22, 2015, 08:44:47 AM
Either July date works for me.  I just want cabezon to be retainable.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: dampainter on October 22, 2015, 09:14:48 AM
its gonna have to be the 9th as i have booked the cabin for that weekend and the next just in case. ;D
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: seahawken7 on October 22, 2015, 11:35:51 AM
I'm for July 9th
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Fishcat on October 22, 2015, 04:15:58 PM
Hey, might be better to post this in another thread, but I can't find it!
I am looking for the ORC Official Rules (to get up to speed, want to come join in this year!)
Shoot me a link someone?

Oh... 9th...
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: TP on October 22, 2015, 06:13:59 PM
Hey, might be better to post this in another thread, but I can't find it!
I am looking for the ORC Official Rules (to get up to speed, want to come join in this year!)
Shoot me a link someone?

Oh... 9th...

Do a search for the previous years ORC pages and you'll find a lot of info. The rules have more or less been copied and pasted from one year to the next, and I think we'll be trying to gain clarification and a little more standardization for this year(based on feedback and issues from previous years). Stay tuned as we get closer for 2016 rules.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: dampainter on October 22, 2015, 06:32:03 PM
this will be my 4th, am getting this weird feeling, this is gonna be a good one!(as every orc i`ve attended has been....a huge THANK YOU!!! to all responsible for putting this on) gawd, i am looking forward to this!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: david.santos on October 26, 2015, 08:06:16 PM
I would love to attend this event. I'll try my best to be there when it comes around. It would be my 1st for an event like that.
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: craig on October 27, 2015, 07:03:22 PM
Hey, might be better to post this in another thread, but I can't find it!
I am looking for the ORC Official Rules (to get up to speed, want to come join in this year!)
Shoot me a link someone?

Oh... 9th...

Here is a thread from last year.  http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=15592.0
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: Fishcat on October 27, 2015, 07:17:38 PM
Craig,
Thanks for the link. 
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: NextAdventure on November 06, 2015, 05:00:09 PM
Thanks all for voting.  While it looks like a pretty good majority for Vote on July 9 we will make official announcement after speaking with Depoe Bay and the sponsors.

Official thread to come shortly!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: dampainter on November 06, 2015, 05:27:22 PM
YES!! looking forward for details :banjo:
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: sharkcatcher17 on November 06, 2015, 11:42:42 PM
Getting my kayak soon and this is one of the main reasons why, I can't wait to join in my first ORC ever! I think it will be a blast and it looks like so much fun!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: T_Angler on December 28, 2015, 07:21:55 AM
Haha dang I know it's to late to vote. I just found out I have a mandatory shift I have to work July 9th. Thanks a lot graffiti weekend!
Title: Re: 2016 ORC Date Poll
Post by: smilinkayaker on February 03, 2016, 10:09:47 PM
I have been trying to catch one of these events for a few yrs now and I always seem to miss it, July 9th looks to be good. I just hope i can make this one!