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Title: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on February 13, 2017, 08:08:14 AM
NWKA Angler of the Year (AOTY) 2017 Kickoff

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If you are new to AOTY please see last year's kick-off thread: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=16731.0 (http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=16731.0)

and the rules: http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/ (http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/)

Those two links should answer most of your questions. However, please speak up here if you have further questions/clarifications so that everyone can benefit. And you can PM me as well if you'd prefer to ask something privately.

There are no rule changes this year (a typo or two is all we changed).

I will be working with sponsors again this year, however I am trying to focus on depth instead of breadth with regard to the prizes, so we'll see how that goes.

If you won prizes for 2016 please post pictures on social media with your prizes and tag the vendor and NWKA - it will help us get prizes again this year.

Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on February 14, 2017, 09:12:16 AM
Thanks again for all the efforts Cap'n and AOTY committee. If there's anything I can do to assist let me know!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division. This is probably a silly question, but is it safe to assume he can complete with the rest of us? Based on some of the fish he's caught in past years he has a good chance at doing really well, especially in the rockfish challenge. 


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
That's awesome! Maybe we can get some of them out fishing together. 


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
That's awesome! Maybe we can get some of them out fishing together. 


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I'd be down to take my grandson, hopefully seeing other kids kayak fish will help him loose his fear of being on the kayak solo.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:57:19 PM
Quote from: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
That's awesome! Maybe we can get some of them out fishing together. 


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I'd be down to take my grandson, hopefully seeing other kids kayak fish will help him loose his fear of being on the kayak solo.
That would be great! Teenagers can be really capable paddlers! My buddy Skip ate it pretty hard in the surf and was separated from his kayak. It was Zach who was near him and pedaled over to rescue him out of the surf. Skip held onto the back of Zachs kayak while Zach brought Skip and his full waders to shore. Although I was really proud of the boy I'd like for him to get his own butt out of the surf. Tough to chew him out for doing the right thing.
A little off topic, but the point is there is no reason they shouldn't put the cellphones down and catch some fish! Chances are they are more athletic than most of us.


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 01:00:27 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:57:19 PM
Quote from: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
That's awesome! Maybe we can get some of them out fishing together. 


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I'd be down to take my grandson, hopefully seeing other kids kayak fish will help him loose his fear of being on the kayak solo.
That would be great! Teenagers can be really capable paddlers! My buddy Skip ate it pretty hard in the surf and was separated from his kayak. It was Zach who was near him and pedaled over to rescue him out of the surf. Skip held onto the back of Zachs kayak while Zach brought Skip and his full waders to shore. Although I was really proud of the boy I'd like for him to get his own butt out of the surf. Tough to chew him out for doing the right thing.
A little off topic, but the point is there is no reason they shouldn't put the cellphones down and catch some fish! Chances are they are more athletic than most of us.


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My grandson's only 5  ;D Although he does know how to use an iPhone, iPad, nook ,pc , and PS4
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: hdpwipmonkey on March 11, 2017, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 01:00:27 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:57:19 PM
Quote from: Mojo Jojo on March 11, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on March 11, 2017, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division.

As far as the youth division, I know some friends kids that will be signing up soon that will give him a good run for the money.  It would be nice to see more youth involved.
That's awesome! Maybe we can get some of them out fishing together. 


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I'd be down to take my grandson, hopefully seeing other kids kayak fish will help him loose his fear of being on the kayak solo.
That would be great! Teenagers can be really capable paddlers! My buddy Skip ate it pretty hard in the surf and was separated from his kayak. It was Zach who was near him and pedaled over to rescue him out of the surf. Skip held onto the back of Zachs kayak while Zach brought Skip and his full waders to shore. Although I was really proud of the boy I'd like for him to get his own butt out of the surf. Tough to chew him out for doing the right thing.
A little off topic, but the point is there is no reason they shouldn't put the cellphones down and catch some fish! Chances are they are more athletic than most of us.


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My grandson's only 5  ;D Although he does know how to use an iPhone, iPad, nook ,pc , and PS4
And a fishing rod hopefully.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 13, 2017, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division. This is probably a silly question, but is it safe to assume he can complete with the rest of us? Based on some of the fish he's caught in past years he has a good chance at doing really well, especially in the rockfish challenge. 

bSteves and I talked about this last year and what we came up with was this: If you have to have an adult license, then you're in the Main Event. If you don't have to have an adult license then you're in the Youth division. I can say that if a Youth division participant would benefit from their placing in the Main Event I would let them choose their prize (between the two).

*EDIT* If you have to have an adult license in your state of residence then you're in the Main Event.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on March 13, 2017, 05:50:10 PM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on March 13, 2017, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: Casey on March 11, 2017, 12:04:59 PM
I'll be signing my son Zach up for AOTY this year, he's 15. I noticed there are not many entry's for the youth division. This is probably a silly question, but is it safe to assume he can complete with the rest of us? Based on some of the fish he's caught in past years he has a good chance at doing really well, especially in the rockfish challenge. 

bSteves and I talked about this last year and what we came up with was this: If you have to have an adult license, then you're in the Main Event. If you don't have to have an adult license then you're in the Youth division. I can say that if a Youth division participant would benefit from their placing in the Main Event I would let them choose their prize (between the two).

*EDIT* If you have to have an adult license in your state of residence then you're in the Main Event.
That makes good since. Thanks for the response.


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 28, 2017, 05:06:18 PM
^bump^

Added sponsors and some prize info to the first post - check it out!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: smokeyangler on March 28, 2017, 08:12:34 PM
All you have to do is sign up and fish?  You can win all of that for fishing!  It supports our Veterans (HOW)  I'm definitely going to have to get signed up.  You're doing a great job this year.  Thanks for putting this together again.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on March 29, 2017, 08:41:58 AM
Thank you! It is a group effort with several other people contributing as well, and a small panel of judges to help keep entries flowing to the leaderboard.

Glad to see you're going to be back at it this year, mister 2016 3rd place!  :)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on April 05, 2017, 08:39:50 AM
For the purposes of AOTY scoring are Spotted bass acceptable for the "Largemouth" category? I know they're not common in Oregon, but several lakes hold some.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on April 05, 2017, 11:02:19 AM
I'll run it by the committee but I don't see any reason why those can't register under "largemouth".
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on April 05, 2017, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on April 05, 2017, 11:02:19 AM
I'll run it by the committee but I don't see any reason why those can't register under "largemouth".

Thanks! I would venture to guess most of us wouldn't be able to differentiate between the two without looking twice. Figured I would ask since it sounds like Cottage grove (OKBF) has a decent population of Spots from what I've read.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: polepole on April 05, 2017, 11:23:30 AM
Quote from: Matt M on April 05, 2017, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on April 05, 2017, 11:02:19 AM
I'll run it by the committee but I don't see any reason why those can't register under "largemouth".

Thanks! I would venture to guess most of us wouldn't be able to differentiate between the two without looking twice. Figured I would ask since it sounds like Cottage grove (OKBF) has a decent population of Spots from what I've read.

It gets even harder with spot/smallie hybrids.   >:D

-Allen
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on April 05, 2017, 11:42:03 AM
Quote from: polepole on April 05, 2017, 11:23:30 AM
Quote from: Matt M on April 05, 2017, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on April 05, 2017, 11:02:19 AM
I'll run it by the committee but I don't see any reason why those can't register under "largemouth".

Thanks! I would venture to guess most of us wouldn't be able to differentiate between the two without looking twice. Figured I would ask since it sounds like Cottage grove (OKBF) has a decent population of Spots from what I've read.

It gets even harder with spot/smallie hybrids.   >:D

-Allen
For sure it does. Growing up fishing Lake Oroville and Shasta I have learned to identify them pretty well, but figured I would ask on the off chance I manage to catch one in permitted waters.

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Tinker on April 05, 2017, 02:04:26 PM
Wait a minute!  Oregon has a much larger population of Striped bass than we do of Kentucky bass, but stripers still don't count?

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(I'm not being serious)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on May 09, 2017, 12:19:24 PM
^bump^

Kokatat is putting up $250 in Kokatat.com money for third place, and Big Hammer is joining us again this year!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on May 15, 2017, 10:25:04 AM
Just a head's up that I had to modify the top prize. The paddle is no longer included. Apologies.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on May 28, 2017, 03:47:52 PM
Hey I cant seem to remember my password for AOTY, and i cant figure out how to do a password reset.

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on May 28, 2017, 05:24:11 PM
Quote from: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on May 28, 2017, 03:47:52 PM
Hey I cant seem to remember my password for AOTY, and i cant figure out how to do a password reset.

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I had that issue. I just kept trying and it popped up.


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on May 28, 2017, 08:54:58 PM
Huh, ill try on a computer, maybe its the mobile. Got first blood on my kayak finally!


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on May 28, 2017, 09:46:27 PM
I've noticed that there are other fish being verified, but the one I submitted yesterday is not. Is there something wrong with my picture? I totally understand that it can take time. Just thinking since others are coming through maybe my pic isn't clear enough or something.


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on June 01, 2017, 11:03:39 AM
Just a quick note for anyone who comes across this later:

The fish don't necessarily get verified in the order they are submitted. There are several reasons for this but the primary one is that we have a pool of judges and each of us tends to have a geographic area we're most familiar with. For example I know Oregon regs pretty well so if I jump on and scan through I'll tend to only verify Oregon ones if I don't have extra time, because most of the time I don't have to look anything up.

Occasionally there are also questions about an entry and we either discuss or get in touch with the participant to ask for another picture or a clarifying question, etc.

So the main point is that it will get done eventually and as long as you submit your fish within the 2 week window it will count (all other things being equal) even if it takes us a while to get to.

That said, you are always welcome to message me to ask about an entry and I'll check it out for you as soon as I can.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on June 01, 2017, 11:23:06 AM
The submission queue is all caught up - thank you bsteves!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on June 07, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
Bump for more sponsors!

NEMRods is donating another custom salmon rod this year. If you're not sure how cool that is, check out these pictures of the 2016 rod that Rawkfish won (below). I love the NWKA and HOW logos!

https://www.facebook.com/fishNEMRods/ (https://www.facebook.com/fishNEMRods/)


I'm also excited to announce that ProCure is back on board as well to support our event! A lot of us have become devotees to their scents over time and I can truly say I no longer leave the dock without it on my ship.

https://www.pro-cure.com/ (https://www.pro-cure.com/)


More prize announcements coming soon!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: YippieKaiyak on June 07, 2017, 10:00:56 PM
That's a gorgeous rod, and I do love those scents! 
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on June 19, 2017, 03:43:56 PM
Hey, I am still unable to get to the password reset. And unable to login. Id love any help if the admin can reset for me. Id love to add some of my fish
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on June 19, 2017, 07:00:26 PM
Quote from: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on June 19, 2017, 03:43:56 PM
Hey, I am still unable to get to the password reset. And unable to login. Id love any help if the admin can reset for me. Id love to add some of my fish

I am pinging the admin who can help with that and we'll get you sorted out. Thank you for your patience.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on June 19, 2017, 07:32:37 PM
No worries, thanks

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: C_Run on July 09, 2017, 03:49:55 PM
Congratulations to all the hard fishing kayak anglers in this contest. I've been clinging to a spot in the top ten with a real low average (lots of little fish) for too long and I can see a number of folks now knocking at the door. Good luck to all.

I really appreciate the Facebook updates, Capt. Redbeard.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on August 09, 2017, 07:41:59 PM
Looking for some guidance on what to do with submissions while NWKA AOTY website is down.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on August 10, 2017, 03:01:56 PM
Quote from: C_Run on July 09, 2017, 03:49:55 PM
I really appreciate the Facebook updates, Capt. Redbeard.

Thanks to bsteves for setting up the automated submission feed updates, and thank you for your kind words.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on August 10, 2017, 03:02:52 PM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on August 09, 2017, 07:41:59 PM
Looking for some guidance on what to do with submissions while NWKA AOTY website is down.

Hang on to 'em. Per the rules there is a two week window and if for some reason it ends up being longer than that before everything is ironed out just contact me directly and I'll make it right.

And thanks for the patience!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on August 10, 2017, 03:03:40 PM
PS: I've got 3 more sponsors hooked but not landed, so hopefully good stuff coming - all products I personally use/believe in.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on August 17, 2017, 10:33:55 AM
Just an FYI folks - the AOTY leaderboard and fish entry pages may be down for a while.

KEEP FISHING! Take your photos, and there will be a plenty-sufficient grace period to get your entries in once everything is back up and running.

Please keep track of the dates and locations caught (modern phones and cameras should correctly set date/time metadata on the photo for you if you have the time set correctly, and depending on your settings some will record the GPS location as well).
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: YippieKaiyak on August 19, 2017, 10:23:32 AM
I was just about to ask you about that.. I've got some photos nearing end of life.  Glad to hear we'll get an extension; it'll give me time to work on the video. :)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on August 19, 2017, 06:05:26 PM
Could someone post the species and points per inch by species? I need to do some strategery.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Tinker on August 20, 2017, 02:39:37 AM
I think this is the entire list, in no particular order:

 Lingcod   5
 Rockfish   8
 Greenling   11
 Cabezon   8
 Surf Perch     13
 Flounder   8
 Chinook Salmon   5
 Coho Salmon   6
 Steelhead   6
 Cutthroat trout   8.5
 Rainbow trout   8
 Smallmouth Bass   10
 Largemouth Bass   9.5
 Panfish   13
 Kokanee   11
 Yellow Perch   12
 Halibut   4.25
 Grayling   10.5
 Walleye   7.5
 Dolly Varden/Bull Trout/Arctic Char   7.5
 Pink Salmon   7.5
 Sockeye Salmon   7
 Catfish   6.5
 Lake (Mackinaw) Trout   6
 Chum Salmon   6
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on August 23, 2017, 03:06:31 PM
I'm stoked to bring on board RAM Mounts!

I personally use many RAM Mounts products on my kayak including rod holders and a GPS mount and they've worked great.

(http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/gallery/5792-230216162522-51161262.png)

http://www.rammount.com/ (http://www.rammount.com/)

https://www.facebook.com/RAMMOUNT/ (https://www.facebook.com/RAMMOUNT/)

https://www.facebook.com/RAMKAYAKFISHING/ (https://www.facebook.com/RAMKAYAKFISHING/)


Here's a 31" lingcod I caught this year using a RAM fishing rod holder:

(http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/gallery/5792-230817150423.jpeg)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on October 23, 2017, 10:57:40 AM
AOTY is back up and working - we just approved the first new fish.

It may take a day or two for you to be able to "see" the site from the base URL. You should be able to get to it from here either way:

http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/index
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on October 23, 2017, 11:17:52 AM
Please don't accept any more new submission from Jed.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: bsteves on October 23, 2017, 12:46:17 PM
Note the "/index" in the URL.   I'm still working on it, but I can get the server redirect to work without it.
If you forget, the link on the main NWKA page works just fine.

http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/index
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on October 23, 2017, 05:13:15 PM
We've been approving a lot of fish, keep them coming! It's cool to see the leaderboard bounce around with every new batch.
http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/leaderboard/list (http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/leaderboard/list)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: snopro on October 24, 2017, 09:59:02 AM
Stoked to have AOTY back up.  You guys have been busy!

It worked for me yesterday, but today it sends me to the NCKA AOTY.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on October 24, 2017, 10:20:42 AM
Quote from: snopro on October 24, 2017, 09:59:02 AM
Stoked to have AOTY back up.  You guys have been busy!

It worked for me yesterday, but today it sends me to the NCKA AOTY.
Allen is working on.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: polepole on October 24, 2017, 01:33:10 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 24, 2017, 10:20:42 AM
Quote from: snopro on October 24, 2017, 09:59:02 AM
Stoked to have AOTY back up.  You guys have been busy!

It worked for me yesterday, but today it sends me to the NCKA AOTY.
Allen is working on.

This is fixed now.

-Allen
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on October 26, 2017, 11:51:16 AM
Hey is it a hard rule that only fish that can be retained, can be used? Im planing on doing some catch and release for chum in the kilchis (open to fishing but closed to retention)

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: snopro on October 26, 2017, 12:25:38 PM
It is.  You have to be able to keep it for the fish to count in AOTY. 

Head over to the WA side of the Columbia if you want some Chum AOTY points.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Packers,Fishing,God-PFG on October 26, 2017, 12:31:46 PM
Quote from: snopro on October 26, 2017, 12:25:38 PM
It is.  You have to be able to keep it for the fish to count in AOTY. 

Head over to the WA side of the Columbia if you want some Chum AOTY points.
Alright thanks, might do that to get my 3rd salmon species

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on October 30, 2017, 10:46:42 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill
There is, I unfortunately don't know what it is though. You might try reducing the size and trying again.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on October 30, 2017, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Strange, I just tried it and worked for me. How big are your files?
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Strange, I just tried it and worked for me. How big are your files?

Tried both 494KB, 190KB and the original 2.21MB.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on October 30, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Strange, I just tried it and worked for me. How big are your files?

Tried both 494KB, 190KB and the original 2.21MB.
Mine was 1.7 MBs. I'm sure someone more technical will jump in, but you might try logging out and back in and/or clearing your cookies.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Strange, I just tried it and worked for me. How big are your files?

Tried both 494KB, 190KB and the original 2.21MB.
Mine was 1.7 MBs. I'm sure someone more technical will jump in, but you might try logging out and back in and/or clearing your cookies.

Tried all that with different browsers. Still not working for me.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 01, 2017, 11:34:31 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: Noah on October 30, 2017, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on October 30, 2017, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: billlynes on October 30, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
I'm having trouble uploading my catch. Is there a max file size limit for the photographs?

Thanks

Bill

I'm having the same issue.
Strange, I just tried it and worked for me. How big are your files?

Tried both 494KB, 190KB and the original 2.21MB.
Mine was 1.7 MBs. I'm sure someone more technical will jump in, but you might try logging out and back in and/or clearing your cookies.

Tried all that with different browsers. Still not working for me.

Shoot, that should solve most image upload issues. If you get completely stuck please send the images to me (PM) and I'll see what I can do.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on November 12, 2017, 06:51:54 PM
Has there ever been any talk about adding brown trout to the list of fish for AOTY? How come its not, but most others are? Brown trout are fun!


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 12, 2017, 07:30:22 PM
Quote from: Casey on November 12, 2017, 06:51:54 PM
Has there ever been any talk about adding brown trout to the list of fish for AOTY? How come its not, but most others are? Brown trout are fun!


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Brown's are excluded primarily because of their absence from Alaska water. On the other hand Brookies would be a welcome addition as they are found across the entire region.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on November 12, 2017, 08:27:20 PM
Bummer.


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Tinker on November 12, 2017, 11:34:07 PM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 12, 2017, 07:30:22 PM
Quote from: Casey on November 12, 2017, 06:51:54 PM
Has there ever been any talk about adding brown trout to the list of fish for AOTY? How come its not, but most others are? Brown trout are fun!
Brown's are excluded primarily because of their absence from Alaska water. On the other hand Brookies would be a welcome addition as they are found across the entire region.

Ahem.  Species 11, 12, 21 and 22 aren't even found throughout Oregon, species 23 is threatened throughout Oregon, and I haven't heard of many folks in Idaho or Montana catching species 1 through 7 in their local waters lately.  Not complaining, just saying.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 13, 2017, 07:18:17 AM
Gonna have to disagree with you Tinker. Oregon is far better poised for many of those species you mention than other states.

Species 11 & 12. I'll give you those two. Sockeye is pretty much a Washington north species and Pinks are pretty much Puget Sound north only.

Species 21. Nearly all of the large Mackinaw entered in the tournament come from central Oregon lakes likes Odell and Crescent. Most Washington and even B.C. lakes don't produce the 15+ lb fish that Oregon lakes do. The only exception in the region is Priest and most of those fish are now stunted from overpopulation.

Species 22. Grayling must be on here for the Alaska anglers exclusively. There is really only 1 real kayak accessible population in the lower 48 that allows harvest and that is in Montana. Not a single entry has been submitted since AOTY began.

Species 23. News flash Bull Trout are threatened throughout Washington too. However, I would bet 90%+ of the entries for this species come from Billy Chinook in central Oregon. There are only a handful of streams in Washington where you can legally retain Bull Trout and most of those are so small they are not kayakable. Only 1 lake in WA state allows retention of Dolly Varden and it isn't governed by the state.

There is a lot about AOTY that doesn't make sense. As you pointed out the species composition doesn't make sense. There are many species more cosmopolitan that are excluded whereas others that are geographically limited or have limited harvest opportunity are included.

Additionally, the tournament is heavily slanted to coastal anglers. It is way easier to score points in the ocean than on freshwater. Folks will argue that it takes more skill to catch those species than perch, panfish, or walleye but I completely disagree. Banging a chunk of lead on a reef and picking up Cabezon, lingcod, rockfish, and greenling all on the same lure isn't any more skilled than running a worm under a bobber for perch and panfish IMO. Additionally, the low scoring per inch on Yellow Perch and panfish handicaps these species whereas apparently anybody can catch a 200 pt Cabezon. For example, there are nearly 40 Cabezon over 200 points whereas not a single Yellow Perch or Panfish in excess of 175 pts has been submitted. In fact to catch a 200 pt Yellow Perch would mean you likely broke the world record!

In the history of the tournament there has only been one time where all freshwater took first place (2014 Snopro). That in itself is telling. I personally wanted to do it again this year so I'd have some sort of platform to argue for change. If the point of tournament is to get more people involved the rules should be altered to make it more attractive to inland anglers and more equitable scoring across species.


Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: snopro on November 13, 2017, 07:50:19 AM
Weird.  On the Cabezon and freshwater Perch points, it's like USP was reading my mind.  There are other situations where things seem a little off and might need a small points correction but nothing as dramatic as Cabs and Perch. 

The AOTY is always changing.  If you have something you think would make it more interesting, competitive, or enjoyable there will always be a thread where you can suggest things.  Making the contest more appealing to people and increasing participation would be awesome.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on November 13, 2017, 07:52:20 AM
Some tweaks to the points could definitely be made for sure. If there's been no 200pt submissions then the points should be adjusted. Of course adjusting the points could lead to more participation in those fisheries as well, which could lead to a few 200pt submissions (not a bad thing.)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 13, 2017, 08:53:41 AM
A lot of good thoughts/points above. I don't agree with all of it, but I'm glad people are talking. Keep it up!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on November 13, 2017, 06:49:58 PM
Out with Bull trout and in with Browns then, lol. Give those none coastal fellas a chance [emoji6]


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D

Time to go Rainbow fishing.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 11:16:31 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D

Time to go Rainbow fishing.

The largest rainbow I've ever caught was last year's 16" I think. I may have gotten a 16.5". I tried broodstock stockers and everything. They don't like me!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 11:16:31 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D

Time to go Rainbow fishing.

The largest rainbow I've ever caught was last year's 16" I think. I may have gotten a 16.5". I tried broodstock stockers and everything. They don't like me!

If you come fish Rufus you should be able to break that curse.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 11:16:31 AM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D

Time to go Rainbow fishing.

The largest rainbow I've ever caught was last year's 16" I think. I may have gotten a 16.5". I tried broodstock stockers and everything. They don't like me!

If you come fish Rufus you should be able to break that curse.

That would be fun! I've got some other options that are closer than 6.5 hrs from home :) But the biggest obstacle after the curse is the same as always: TIME. I'm running out of weekends that aren't accounted for this year.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on November 14, 2017, 04:13:55 PM
Quote from: uplandsandpiper on November 14, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
Quote from: Captain Redbeard on November 14, 2017, 09:04:46 AM
Hey Casey, I just approved your chum. 18 points now, eh? Challenge accepted!  ;D

Time to go Rainbow fishing.
I️ love this! Time to go rainbow fishing indeed![emoji16]
Unfortunately I️ have to work this weekend. Its driving me crazy knowing I️ cant fish this weekend!


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 19, 2017, 12:46:58 PM
Crap.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Drifter2007 on November 24, 2017, 04:53:29 AM
Just throwing it out there to all of the AOTY leaders. In 2018 you will see my name towards the top! Too early for smack talkin? NEVER!!!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: snopro on November 24, 2017, 08:28:39 AM
Excellent!  But what's with the half assed "towards the top" BS?  If You're going to call your shot point to the fence.  >:D

Seriously though, welcome and best of luck in 2018. 
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: C_Run on November 26, 2017, 06:56:33 AM
Looks like some possible/probable contention for the top slots still. Who is still fishing??
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on November 27, 2017, 08:36:29 AM
Quote from: C_Run on November 26, 2017, 06:56:33 AM
Looks like some possible/probable contention for the top slots still. Who is still fishing??
Looks like Jed is keeping busy  :)
http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/catches/3143 (http://aoty.northwestkayakanglers.com/catches/3143)
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 27, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
I am hoping to get in a little time in December. My main goal at this point is to beat Casey  ;D
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on November 27, 2017, 01:46:27 PM
Based on Jed and SnoPro's placement and the limited amount of time left this year I think am content with a 2nd or 3rd place finish. There is always next year.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on November 27, 2017, 02:03:04 PM
SnoPro's average is crazy. If/when he gets his 10th fish it's going to be a tough spot to beat.

For anyone who missed the discussion earlier, note that 100% of USP's catches are freshwater - that's a pretty amazing score regardless of rank!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on November 27, 2017, 08:32:18 PM
Im thinking Jed has a good shot at it. He has a good chum and is still fishing. Cant wait to see what happens between those two!
Im going to continue to fish and hopefully not get beat by Captain Redbeard[emoji6]


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Dark Tuna on December 03, 2017, 12:41:57 PM
Am trying to upload some older catches from when the site was down, am getting the "We're sorry, but something went wrong" page.

On the chance my photos are too large (they're 220-330KB already scaled down from several MBs) what is the limit on file size for uploads?
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on December 03, 2017, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: Dark Tuna on December 03, 2017, 12:41:57 PM
Am trying to upload some older catches from when the site was down, am getting the "We're sorry, but something went wrong" page.

On the chance my photos are too large (they're 220-330KB already scaled down from several MBs) what is the limit on file size for uploads?
I'm not sure what the limit is but I do know there are some files that are over 300 kbs. Maybe try it in another browser?
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on December 04, 2017, 12:13:35 PM
My theory is that it's not a size restriction but a timeout of some kind. So in that case the size of image you can upload depends on your connection speed. I don't have any evidence for this other than just noticing that some places I can upload larger images than other places.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Nobaddays on December 11, 2017, 08:09:44 PM
Looks like we have a new leader.  Very impressive Snopro, especially not having any ocean species in your ten.

Everyone better get out fishing for the final push before the end of the year.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on December 12, 2017, 11:44:17 AM
This has been quite the year of competition - really impressive what people are putting up!

I have been trying to claw my way past Casey but so far to no avail. My remaining fishing time is looking pretty scarce and looking at my track record December is not my month. So I might throw a little more effort at it, but I'll be lucky to post any more points.

Good luck everyone! There's still fish out there!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: uplandsandpiper on December 12, 2017, 12:18:12 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on December 11, 2017, 08:09:44 PM
Looks like we have a new leader.  Very impressive Snopro, especially not having any ocean species in your ten.

Everyone better get out fishing for the final push before the end of the year.

Except for that Hood Canal Chum. But yes a very impressive average.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on December 12, 2017, 12:36:17 PM
I want to give everyone an update on the Kayak Shed situation.

As most of you know, in September Kayak Shed suffered a devastating fire which basically destroyed the whole building. John Hart, the owner of Kayak Shed, has been a long-time supporter of HOW and other events and we've been proud to have him be the premier sponsor for AOTY.

John has let me know that in spite of the fire he is still intending to support our event. He is working out some options for what we might be able to provide for the first prize. It is likely that it will not be the prize package previously discussed.

I think it's representative of the experience most of us have had with John and the Kayak Shed that in spite of the turmoil I'm sure they're going through trying to forge a path forward after the fire that he's still looking for ways to support AOTY. So THANK YOU to Kayak Shed, and there's your update.

FISH ON!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on December 17, 2017, 06:53:53 PM
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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: hdpwipmonkey on December 18, 2017, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: Casey on December 17, 2017, 06:53:53 PM
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That's what I was getting also Casey.  I compressed the photos and did it again and it uploaded them correctly.  Give that a shot.

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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Nobaddays on December 18, 2017, 06:14:45 AM
Quote from: hdpwipmonkey on December 18, 2017, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: Casey on December 17, 2017, 06:53:53 PM
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That's what I was getting also Casey.  I compressed the photos and did it again and it uploaded them correctly.  Give that a shot.

Thanks for the tip.  I had been trying to submit a fish all weekend and kept getting that response.  I reduced the file size of the photos and it worked fine.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on December 18, 2017, 05:07:47 PM
Quote from: Nobaddays on December 18, 2017, 06:14:45 AM
Quote from: hdpwipmonkey on December 18, 2017, 02:20:51 AM
Quote from: Casey on December 17, 2017, 06:53:53 PM
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That's what I was getting also Casey.  I compressed the photos and did it again and it uploaded them correctly.  Give that a shot.

Thanks for the tip.  I had been trying to submit a fish all weekend and kept getting that response.  I reduced the file size of the photos and it worked fine.
Same here. Thanks!


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Nobaddays on December 28, 2017, 04:42:01 PM
Great job Snopro. Talking about hitting a grand slam in the final inning.  Some great fish being posted.  And now with what I believe is the highest points for the winner since the competition began, you have had quite a year.  Congrats.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: YippieKaiyak on December 29, 2017, 09:10:34 AM
How small did y'all compress the pics?  I tried under 1k and it was still faulting.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Nobaddays on December 29, 2017, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: YippieKaiyak on December 29, 2017, 09:10:34 AM
How small did y'all compress the pics?  I tried under 1k and it was still faulting.

I think I reduced mine to about 700kb and it worked.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: jed on January 03, 2018, 11:57:22 AM
Congratulations to all of the 2017 AOTY participants and especially to Snopro, that was an awesome finish. I got a chance to fish with a bunch of great people for the first time last year and look forward to meeting more of you in 2018. Good luck everybody.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Matt M on January 03, 2018, 01:24:07 PM
Congrats to everyone! 2017 was a crazy one for AOTY with a record point total and an over 200pt average!! WOW!!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: C_Run on January 03, 2018, 02:59:56 PM
I can't believe this was the sixth time I've done this. It's getting harder to just stay in the middle. Congrats all!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Casey on January 03, 2018, 06:02:27 PM
Thank you guys so much for making this happen. Ive learned so much, and cant wait to kick your asses this year [emoji12]


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Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: snopro on January 10, 2018, 04:45:48 PM
Quote from: jed on January 03, 2018, 11:57:22 AM
Congratulations to all of the 2017 AOTY participants and especially to Snopro, that was an awesome finish. I got a chance to fish with a bunch of great people for the first time last year and look forward to meeting more of you in 2018. Good luck everybody.
Thanks Jed.  I hope to make it out for BCSIII and meet you in person.

AOTY 2017 was a good one.  I think many people had personal best scores and tons of PB fish.  I think if you averaged out the top ten finishers in 2017 it's probably the highest top ten average score ever.  Great job everyone.  I get the feeling many people are starting to dial in fisheries and I expect to see 2 or 3 people break 2000 for the first time in 2018. 

Good luck everyone. Keep trying new gear, new spots, and new species.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Clayman on January 10, 2018, 06:28:26 PM
Scrolling through the leader board, I'm beyond impressed.  Y'all caught some trophy-status fish in 2017!  I've participated in the NCKA version of AOTY and know how much time and effort goes into these year-long events.  Well done Snopro, and everyone else in the Top 10!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on January 16, 2018, 11:34:25 AM
UPDATE: 2017 is officially closed so we'll be getting the 2018 signup and leaderboard up and running.

Prize announcements coming soon and all that fun stuff.

DON'T FORGET THAT 2018 AOTY HAS ALREADY STARTED. Fish caught now will count as long as you sign up inside the grace period. I can't guarantee anything but I don't see any rule changes coming that would significantly affect your strategy this time of year.

Huge thank you to islandson671 for contributing a load of prizes to the 2017 prize pool!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Tinker on January 16, 2018, 12:56:28 PM
Thanks Cap'n and all who helped organize and judge ATOY 2017.  Had a great time this year.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on January 30, 2018, 09:44:48 AM
I haven't forgotten about 2017!

Much like last year, January has turned out to be a very busy month for me. I am working on finalizing the details of the prizes and will be working on getting some things done on this in the next few days. Thank you for your patience!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on February 01, 2018, 05:42:13 PM
2017 prize distribution is ON LIKE TRON  :banjo:

Look for messages in your PM box here on NWKA starting tomorrow, or proactively PM me your address if you're in the top 10 in the Main Event, or top spot in the side challenges, or top 3 in the Fly challenge.

EDIT: Also all of the Youth Division participants will be receiving prizes. I know most of them but if the parent of Gr8playz can PM me that would help, since I don't know who that is. Thanks!

EDIT 2: I realize you can't see all of the details in the picture but we have 4x $50 gift certs for RAM, $25 gift cert to ACK, a couple of rod holders, 2 gel seat cushions, a Lucid fish grip, a hand bilge, a t shirt, TONS of Big Hammer baits, $15 Cabela's gift cert, Lancer Jigs, track-mount cup holder, YakAttack track-mount paddle holders, Hoo-Rags, gear tracks, STORM baits, 2 hats, paddle leashes, drink koozie, and more. I can't wait to mail this stuff out!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Noah on February 01, 2018, 08:44:51 PM
Thanks for all your hard work to put together such a great prize spread, Lauren!
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: YippieKaiyak on February 01, 2018, 08:48:50 PM
Indeed.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated.  This stuff is fun to do but there's always background work and we appreciate it.
Title: Re: Angler of the Year 2017 (AOTY) - Kickoff and questions
Post by: Captain Redbeard on February 02, 2018, 10:13:21 AM
A HUGE thanks to islandson as well - he nearly doubled the prize pool with his contributions from various sources.

THANK YOU!