June 18th!!! Official start 4:30am! NWKA Alaska Yak Classic!!!! Sign up here!

Ok, so the date has ben set.  June 18th. 

Unless we change it here are the basics.

1) One day of fishing n Saturday.  gives us a chance to postpone to Sunday if the weather is bad. 
2) Start at sunrise, end at 5pm. (end time is the thing I am most open to changing.)
3) I will provide a small trophy.  Anyone else who can get sponsors or donate items, please do so.  I will make very effort to get the sponsors recognized. 
4) Halibut only. Big fish by length (nose to center of tail/fork) wins.  You may enter two fish and both will be eligible for spots. 
5) To be eligible, you must post in this thread your intent to enter.  I will edit this original post with list of entrants.  If after several days you don't see your name, PM me.  Minors can be entered by their guardian. Adults must be registered on the NWKA site to qualify.
6) Most importantly, this is for fun.  let's keep it that way plus safety.  I am not going to be the safety police but you must obey all Alaska rules in fishing and boating.

PRIZE LIST (will continue to be updated)
Traditional acrylic trophy (Kardinal_84)
Shimano Trevala 6' Heavy Power, Medium Fast Action. 65 to 200lbs Braid, 160-270 gram (5.6oz to 9.5oz)  jig weight (Kardinal_84)
Vibe Element Series 45qt (Alaska Outdoor Gear Rental)
Immersion strobe (Mark C aka saltykayAK)


Spread the word!

Ok who is in?!?!
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Confirmed participants:

1) Rudy (Kardinal_84)
2) Ryu Tsukada (son of Kardinal_84)
3) Dan (AKFishin)
4) Mark (Saltykayak)
5) Dave (AOGOR) *Tentative
6) John (Lowsky)
7) Jinjon (Jinjon)
John (LawngJohn)
9) Rod (AkRod)
10) Mike (Herk Eng)
11) Jeff (El Jefe)
12) Ron (Fergy)
13) Raine (Fergy son)
14) Lynda (Fergy)
15) Dan (Dannyxl)
16) Martin (Martin)
17) Tom (tom1tom)
18) Chris (AKFIshripper)
19) Chris' wife (AkFishripper)
20) Joshua (Alaskafire)
21) Kenneth (Kwake1971)
22) Mike (MAk2014)
23) Sarah (Uuqqutiiq)
24) Jeff (Michilutiq)
25) Bryan (Swanson Silver)
26) Jacob (gravesjacob)
27) Dipo (AKYakSplash)
28) Rich (easyyakker)
29) Bob (Akrider)
30) Susan (AkRider)
31) Matt (Willis)
32) Art (Upnorthtex)
33) Jesse (AKHalibut Slayer)
34) John G (yet to register)
35) Jesse (AKHalbutSlayer)
36) Joe (DietriJoe)

Dude.  If I'm in Alaska I'm in!!!


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Rudy,

As we discussed in my PM to you Alaska Outdoor Gear Rental would like to donate a Vibe Element Series 45qt multi-day cooler. These coolers are similar to the Yetis in everyway except for the price. LOL...

We should get a order from Stohlquist in sometime next week and maybe we can add a safety knife to the prize pool.

I will get in contact with you next week to make arrangements to get at least the cooler to you.
 
Dave

Where are you launching from, or where are the festivities? I will be in Anchorage at that time and it would be fun to meet you folks.

I'm in.
Mark

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Rudy,

As we discussed in my PM to you Alaska Outdoor Gear Rental would like to donate a Vibe Element Series 45qt multi-day cooler. These coolers are similar to the Yetis in everyway except for the price. LOL...

We should get a order from Stohlquist in sometime next week and maybe we can add a safety knife to the prize pool.

I will get in contact with you next week to make arrangements to get at least the cooler to you.
 
Dave

Thank you very much Dave!  Will you be fishing?

Captain Redbeard.  We launch out of Whiskey Gulch about 3.5 hours What are you in Anchorage for and how long will you be in the area?

Thx, will PM.

Rudy,

I am hoping that I get to fish. It really depends upon how busy we are at the shop that weekend. Either way we are planning to donate a prize or two to the event.

Dave

Rudy, my son leaves on the 18thso I'll have take him to the airport in anchorage so I'll not be able tofish this. Art

Rudy, my son leaves on the 18th so I'll have take him to the airport in anchorage so I'll not be able tofish this. Art

Ugh...that's not good.  The other weekends don't work quite as well.  A lot of flights are red eyes...lol.  Ya sure you can't make it?  Well there will be a bunch of us down there and I am sure many will fish Sunday. 

Count me in.  I might be able to help out Capt Redbeard too, PM on the way.


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Jinjon Wen 

I'm in! I'd be down to donate something to the cause. I'm sure GravesJacob is in too if he's not working. I'm off for sure that weekend. I'm planning on going down to wg this weekend after seeing the good reports.

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I think I am in, I'll have to take the 17th off so I get a nights sleep before the carnage.
Rod(AKRod)

Sign me up. I've been having a blast, so I'll take any opportunity to get out fishing.

Mike