Tillamook Bay May Day: after party & and after math

$25 gift card from
Tillamook Fred Meyer

I have gathered some intel for early May from a very knowledgeable local fishermen. I'm working up a map for the guys that aren't familiar with the bay fishing , he told me the best spots for salmonoid and perch as well as the hot rock spot. Will post it up in plenty of time for everyone to plan there tactics.i will throw his name out with the map.

2- $25 gift cards from Tackle Direct

Gift basket $30 value from
the Tillamook Cheese Factory

I have gathered some intel for early May from a very knowledgeable local fishermen. I'm working up a map for the guys that aren't familiar with the bay fishing , he told me the best spots for salmonoid and perch as well as the hot rock spot. Will post it up in plenty of time for everyone to plan there tactics.i will throw his name out with the map.

That right THERE is worth the price of admission!

I want to keep it simply so standard NWKA rules ,here is the basics for the guys that don't know....no power boats or assistance from one.. Tandems are ok as long as both occupants are registered to compete .. Only legal to retain fish will be weighed.... ALL ODFW  rules apply... Competitors are responsible for an Oregon fishing license as well as a invasive species permit.... You may only win ONE of the three classes for fish (let me know if that's not clear enough)... Launch and landing at Old Mill Rv Park... Pre registered guys can launch at 5:30 am IF YOU HAVE LIGHTS ...6:00 am launch.... 3:30 weigh in as long as your off the water by 3:30 we will weigh you in....
Flags NOT required but recommended (per the coast guard)...stay inside the bay , if you cross the bar your disqualified....if I missed something please let me know or ask away as I don't want to make it complicated ,just fun and beneficial for HOW.
Combined heaviest harvest per 3 categories :1 salmon.....2 all other fish....3 Dungeness crabs....

To clarify the placing and scoring... All of your fish will be weighed in three different categories... Salmon,all other fish,Dungeness crab.
The guy with the most weight in that single category wins first place for that category. We will have 3 first place ,second place ,and third place winners. You can only place in one category.

Required gear as followed: 1.proper immersion wear for Oregon waters in May.
2. PFD all competitors must wear a CG approved PFD while on the water
3. Have a vhf or fish with someone that does

All competitors must check in with me in the morning before hitting the water as well as check back in when you are off the water even if your not weighing in. All competitors will get a number based on what order your registration was relieved (#1 is already in)

This event is really sounding fun.  I'm going to work on my schedule to try and make it.

Thank you for the clarification on the categories - this is the first time it's made sense to me. I'm interested, still unsure of my schedule.

I'm going to try to make it over for this.  Weather pending.

Thank you for the clarification on the categories - this is the first time it's made sense to me. I'm interested, still unsure of my schedule.

You should have said something, someone pm'ed and said it wasn't real clear so I cleared it up a little.
I will post official rules soon.and the sponsors list is growing as well as some swag donated by some of our members. Any other questions post up or pm me the only stupid question is the one never asked.

Thank you for the clarification on the categories - this is the first time it's made sense to me. I'm interested, still unsure of my schedule.

You should have said something, someone pm'ed and said it wasn't real clear so I cleared it up a little.
I will post official rules soon.and the sponsors list is growing as well as some swag donated by some of our members. Any other questions post up or pm me the only stupid question is the one never asked.

No worries! I would have gotten to it eventually.

The Garibaldi Cannery just donated 24 cans of there fresh canned garlic tuna this is the hand cut tenderloin stuff not grandmas canned tuna salad fixins here..... A case retails for $155

Got a package from Lancer Jigs today and I would like to say THANKS to Lancer!

Greg's Marine Service, Garibaldi donated two new quicksilver life jackets. 30-52 inch chest.

Thanks for the replies, anyone that wants to contribute can if they like, I'm going to plan on food after the weigh in and a raffle to benefit HOW , so if someone wants to donate items to raffle for HOW or bring a dish let me know. I'm thinking $25 entry fee and $5 each or 5 for $20 raffle tickets to benefit HOW. Just got to get the prizes going so far a set of Yaktastic custom jigs.

Bringing it back to the front

Prize list, will keep updated
1 set custom jigs from Yaktastic
1 custom built kayak cart from wobbler
2 custom chainsaw carvings from Mark Collett
2 hoodies from jetty fishery
1 each complete rental Certificate for surf , kayak rental Cleanline Surf
1 $40 hand blown glass ball from Ring of Fire
1 $25 gift card from Fred Meyer
2 $25 gift cards from Tackle Direct
1 $20 gift certificate from Trollers restaurant
1 $10 gift card from Parkside Cafe
1 $30 gift basket from Tillamook Cheese Factory
2 lunch certificates from Blue Herring Cheese Factory
2 pfd's from Gregs marine repair
24 cans 8oz hand cut tuna from Garibald Cannery $155 total value on the canned tuna

Swag=
Kayak Shed
Idaho Water Sports
Werner Paddles
Lancer Jigs
Konezone

Member provided swag=
Hobie hats and other misc. from zeehawk
 
Miscellaneous support from Lingbanger & wobbler

Discounted camping and event building provided by Old Mill Rv Park
Camera boat provided by Big Tuna Marina
Event spot to run in The Headlight Herald paper
Shirt printing by Big Frog PDX