Official 2015 Oregon Rockfish Classic Announcment

Just got an email from Emilie at Ninkasi. Sounds like they're very interested in sponsoring the ORC again this year. Here's the text of Emilie's email.

Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 9:01 AM
Subject: Beer for Oregon Rock Fish Classic

Good morning Paul,

The Oregon Rock Fish Classic was brought to my attention and I wanted to see if you had a beer donor/sponsor for the event and if there is a need for beer at the Rock Fish Classic. Please let me know!

Many thanks and cheers,

Emilie

Emilie Hartvig
National Donations Manager
Ninkasi Brewing Company
www.NinkasiBrewing.com
www.facebook.com/NinkasiBrewing

That alone makes it worth the trip!

Oatis Approves of this Ninkasi Sponsorship

That's awesome! I love their beer...it's a golden tasty reward after fishing hard all day.

Just got an email from Emilie at Ninkasi. Sounds like they're very interested in sponsoring the ORC again this year. Here's the text of Emilie's email.

Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 9:01 AM
Subject: Beer for Oregon Rock Fish Classic

Good morning Paul,

The Oregon Rock Fish Classic was brought to my attention and I wanted to see if you had a beer donor/sponsor for the event and if there is a need for beer at the Rock Fish Classic. Please let me know!

Many thanks and cheers,

Emilie

Emilie Hartvig
National Donations Manager
Ninkasi Brewing Company
www.NinkasiBrewing.com
www.facebook.com/NinkasiBrewing

So this will be the first tournament that I will ever attend. I was watching video and was curious on what the captain bags are, and does anyone have any tips Besides have fun?

Thanks guys!

So this will be the first tournament that I will ever attend. I was watching video and was curious on what the captain bags are, and does anyone have any tips Besides have fun?

Thanks guys!

Captains bags are full of freebies from the sponsors (often more value than the tournament entry fee)
Best tip is get out in the salt water as often as possible.  If you are not comfortable in possible swells and wind you won't have as much fun.
The date is set so the weather is a total cra shoot. If you only take your boat out on glassy days then you could be in for a rough time.

Can't wait!  This will be a great time regardless of conditions. 

I'm going to have to attend the ORC and get the courage to fish saltwater afterwards.  Absolutely enjoyed the fish taco feed last year!

Is this year also going to be a Hobie World Qualifier event, or is it back to a standard fare rockfish classic?

No qualifer but hopefully it will be more than standard with new sponsors added!

I am going to try to make this event.

I am going to try to make this event.

same here gonna try to get down there and hang out with you guys

Can't think of a better tournament to be my first! Tillamook sounds great, but I'll be somewhere near the arctic circle in a sauna...one of the requirements when working for a Finnish company.

No qualifer but hopefully it will be more than standard with new sponsors added!

 Can you elaborate a little...........helps us get even more stoked

Where's the link to pay!?! Take my money already! Aaaaiiiiighhhh!!!

Fred "True" Trujillo

I'm stoked for this! ORC is always a blast. There were lots of big fish caught last year, I wonder if competitors can top it this July!

Registration should be up this week- we will post when it is.

As for no qualifier- The qualifying aspect of this event didnt really do anything for the anglers already attending- only for those who really want to fish the Worlds.  It was a team decision between previous organizers, Myself and the other NA Staff to not offer this as a Qualifier this year in hopes that it doesnt limit participation from brands other than Hobie.  The kayak given away at the prior years events is not a Hobie donation but a donation from Next Adventure.  Our decision to not give a boat away this year is not effected at all by our decision to not make this a Qualifier.

With that said, previous sponsors are stepping it up and new sponsors including Raymarine and NRS are coming on board heavily to ensure that we have a great event.  There will be plenty of surprises and also announcements about sponsors on the ORC Facebook page.