2010 Oregon Rockfish Classic

Dudes I'm sorry to say I will not be attending the ORC. I wasn't approved for the time off

anyone going to still be there Sunday? I might still try and come on Sun. if people are going to be hanging/fishing.

J

Don't you get "sick time"?  Just say your eyes hurt, and you can't see yourself coming into work. 
Or...just tell them that you are working remotely next weekend.   



Pelagic, I'll bet NANOOK is worried that you'll challange him to a boat race or something.   

That's surprising.. with all the business from this site that gets sent in the direction of your bosses shop you would think it would be in his best interest to have a shop rep. at a local event.  Maybe next year

That's a very good point. If any of them at your shop were serious about attracting the business of the kayak fishing community, THEY would be paying your entry fees to compete and plug the logo a bit, let alone just giving you the time off to go.
Just my $.02

I was surprised myself. the problem is we don't have any other staff to cover my absense. I have one person to cover my Friday, but everyone else is already working...9xclasses/4xtours/3xshops on Saturday.

If I can find someone to cover Sat, I'll be there. I just can't think of who it would be.

The boss wants me to do it, but it's a rock and a hard place thing.

With the sweet February weather we've had until today, sales have been poor. I kind of understand them wanting to make up the losses in the coming weeks.

Dudes I'm sorry to say I will not be attending the ORC. I wasn't approved for the time off

anyone going to still be there Sunday? I might still try and come on Sun. if people are going to be hanging/fishing.

J

Don't you get "sick time"?  Just say your eyes hurt, and you can't see yourself coming into work.  
Or...just tell them that you are working remotely next weekend.  



Pelagic, I'll bet NANOOK is worried that you'll challange him to a boat race or something.  

I was/am getting a little nervous maybe I should bring the "fast" boat just in case I have to put up!

anyone hanging through Sunday?

Dudes I'm sorry to say I will not be attending the ORC. I wasn't approved for the time off

anyone going to still be there Sunday? I might still try and come on Sun. if people are going to be hanging/fishing.

J

Don't you get "sick time"?  Just say your eyes hurt, and you can't see yourself coming into work.  
Or...just tell them that you are working remotely next weekend.  



Pelagic, I'll bet NANOOK is worried that you'll challange him to a boat race or something.  

I was/am getting a little nervous maybe I should bring the "fast" boat just in case I have to put up!

Just bring your kayak that you fish from, that's all ya need. 

well right now I fish from the surf specific sea kayak, but only because I'm waiting for the touring specific sea kayak to arrive. The touring one is what I've intended as my main fishing yak and it's got less rocker and longer waterline and is quicker off the line.

the surf one is great to fish from, but it sucks loaded to 400lbs paddling in 3-5ft seas, 2kts current, and 25kts wind. stable and agile, but all the rocker makes it sloooooooow.

J

I might have found someone to cover for me. So for now at least, looks like I might be able to make it.

J

anyone hanging through Sunday?

Roger that! 

That river looks really calm, calm enough to to drifts in a Tarpon 160 - So yeah, I'll be drifting for Steelhead Sunday  (Probably Friday and Saturday evening too!)

This just in:

FishSniffer has secured us some additional local sponsorship! 

Dan, the owner of Ossie's Surf Shop and Coastal Outfitters in Depoe Bay will be donating one nights lodging at their "Surfer's Haven Condo" overlooking Depoe Bay.

Thank You Dan!!

If any of you need to rent a wetsuit or accessories for Saturday's ORC10, head over to Ossie's Surf Shop.

http://ossiessurfshop.com/lessons-and-rentals/

This post will be updated as more details become available so check back.

The Oregon Rockfish Classic 2010
Location: Depoe Bay
Date: June 19th
Format: Heaviest single rockfish (Rockfish (Sebastes Genus), Cabezon, Greenling, Lingcod)
Entry Fee: $30 for Oregon residents $20 for Washington residents.
Tourney HQ: Chinook Bend RV Resort 2920 Siletz hwy, Lincoln City, OR, 97367 (541) 996-2032
**IMPORTANT** After paying the entry fee you need to complete and hand in a release form before launch on Saturday. Release forms will be available at camp HQ Friday PM and Saturday 6-7AM at the Depoe Bay launch. If you don't hand in a release form in time you will be ineligible to compete and your entry fee will be refunded. No exceptions!  


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Prizes:
Gift pack for all entrants
featuring: Rapala bait knife and Kayak Angler online magazine issue

First:     A bitchin Fishing Kayak
Second: A sweet paddle and misc. accessories
Third:    The ultimate Gaff and misc. accessories
Fourth-Tenth: Kayak anglers gift pack
*Gift packs include gear from:
• Scotty
• Rapala
• Kayak Angler magazine
• Luhr Jensen
• RAM
• Blue Fox
• Storm
• Williamson
• Hook1
• Kunz Reel Gear

Check in will be at Chinook Bend Resort campsite HQ Friday PM or at Depoe Bay launch Sat. AM. Check in closes at 7AM Sat.. Launch is through Depoe Bay harbor. Tourney will end at 3:30 PM with a weigh-in @ the Depoe Bay parking lot (black Honda CRV). Afterwards, at HQ there will be prizes and potluck. Bring your best dish 'cuz we get serious!

Call Chinook Bend Resort for reservations as soon as possible to get your spot and make sure to mention that you're with NWKA to get a discount ($15 tent camping). It's a large group campground and there's openings there but try to get your reservations set soon.


We hope to see you there!

The ORC 2010 is sponsored by:

I guess I'm confused. Is the group site already reserved by NWKA and we pay you guys? or do we reserve a separate site for our tents through Chinook Bend?

J

Camping is separate
just give them a call and say you need reservations for this weekend and she'll ask if you're "setting up a tent with the Northwest Kayakers"

I just called an hour or so ago

you'll need a card for first night deposit

I just need to know if my shift at work is covered!!!!!!!!!

wow I think the boss himself is going to cover my shift. reserving now.