NWKA AOTY (angler of the year)

I'm just a little confused about the surf perch and walleye category.

Are we talkin Hyperprosopon agenteum or Stizostedion vitreum ?

I'm reading it as both.  Interesting category mixing salt and freshwater species together.  A big walleye could rack up serious points.

Well, the yak-exact thing is a bummer for me, as the only yak I have is an ancient Sevylor inflatable. While I have several other boats, including an inflatable dinghy, a canoe and my wherry, I do not own any "driftboats". (yessnoo is a nice guy, but as a southern boy and recent transplant, he probably should not be considered an expert on NW boat types. ) Noggin Yakker took a nice picture, which is part of the featured article, on our front page. http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/gallery/419_01_12_08_11_13_43.jpg
 
I bought my boat (the wherry), as a partial kit that I built, 12 years ago. It's from Pygmy Boats, which primarily sells kayak kits. http://www.pygmyboats.com/mall/WGWSPECS.asp I built it for many of the same reasons that I've heard people give for using kayaks: human-powered, low-impact and didn't need a developed launch site. I bought the wherry, instead of a yak, so that I could share the experience with my family. Those of you that have fished with me know that while it may have some advantages (like carrying an excessive amount of weight ), it's also a disadvantage to have an open boat for surf launches .
 
The credit crunch put a big tail spin on the local building trades, and I've returned back to school (after a 24 year break ). Since that means 3/5 of the family is now in college, it will probably be a while before I buy or (more likely) build a yak.

I'm reading it as both.  Interesting category mixing salt and freshwater species together.  A big walleye could rack up serious points.

You'd need a mighty big pan for this fish...

http://www.wogameandfish.com/fishing/walleyes-fishing/wo_aa065503a/


Richard had the idea to grandfather you and the wherry in pisko since your NWKA OG. I thought it was a good idea

Richard had the idea to grandfather you and the wherry in pisko since your NWKA OG. I thought it was a good idea

I'd back that motion! 

I liked having Pisco in race and he talked pretty good smack for someone who drives a wherry.   

Spot, how did you acquire the a$$hat?

Well, the yak-exact thing is a bummer for me, as the only yak I have is an ancient Sevylor inflatable. While I have several other boats, including an inflatable dinghy, a canoe and my wherry, I do not own any "driftboats". (yessnoo is a nice guy, but as a southern boy and recent transplant, he probably should not be considered an expert on NW boat types. Roll Eyes)

i second that lol
somebody send me a picture of real drift boat...i just called it that cause we were drifting lol

I thought halibut was in this year? http://aoty.ncka.org/user
Scoring Scale

Rockcod = 7 pts
Cabezon = 7 pts
Salmon = 5 pts
Halibut = 5 pts
Ling = 5 pts
Trout = 7 pts
Smallmouth = 9 pts
Largemouth = 8 pts
Sturgeon = 3 pts
Striper = 5 pts

I thought halibut was in this year? http://aoty.ncka.org/user
Scoring Scale

Rockcod = 7 pts
Cabezon = 7 pts
Salmon = 5 pts
Halibut = 5 pts
Ling = 5 pts
Trout = 7 pts
Smallmouth = 9 pts
Largemouth = 8 pts
Sturgeon = 3 pts
Striper = 5 pts

Yep halibut and striped bass are in... if you signed up for the NCKA AOTY and catch your fish in northern California. 


Regarding the panfish category for NWKA.  All sunfish, bluegills, yellow perch, crappie, rockbass are still included.   We've also added surfperch (family Embitocidae) and walleye (Sander vitreus, formerly Stizostedion vitreum).  Yes they get big so factor that in to your AOTY strategy.

Brian

I'll give it a go.  A - please PM your address and I'll send you a check.  This is good motivation to chase some different species.  Thanks to all who thunk it through.  Pardon me now while I go search for that Zara Spook...whoops...shhhh.

DC

Wooohoo!  I've thrown my hat in the ring.   

If you know you are going to participate yet and haven't signed up yet, can you please do so.  We're starting to solicit prizes for this event and having more people signed up will help the cause.  Thanks.

-Allen

Allen,
I wonder if you might be able to generate more interest by listing all paid & registered participants on the leader board, even those sporting goose eggs (like me).

btw, I don't know if a final decision has been made, but my 2 pennies is that PS and his wherry should be grandfathered in...

- Karl

I'll work on listing everyone on the leader board regardless of points.

Until then here is the list of those currently entered for 2009.

 Alkasazi     
 amb           
 bluetrident   
 bsteves       
 coosbayyaker 
 deepcolor   
 goldendog     
 kykfshr     
 Merlin
 Noggin Yakker
 Pisco Sicko       
 polepole     
 Yarjammer   
 yessnoo   
 

Allen,
I wonder if you might be able to generate more interest by listing all paid & registered participants on the leader board, even those sporting goose eggs (like me).

btw, I don't know if a final decision has been made, but my 2 pennies is that PS and his wherry should be grandfathered in...

- Karl

          PS and his Whery,,, ok with me  , royg

I'll work on listing everyone on the leader board regardless of points.

Until then here is the list of those currently entered for 2009.

 Alkasazi     
 amb           
 bluetrident   
 bsteves       
 coosbayyaker 
 deepcolor   
 goldendog     
 kykfshr     
 Merlin       
 polepole     
 Yarjammer   
 yessnoo   
 

Brian,
Thanks for the list, but, umm, is there a problem with my registration? I paid in full and registered, but I don't see Noggin Yakker on your list... 

- Karl