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kayaksportfishing · Site Admin Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 220 Location: USA

3rd Annual Kayak Sportfishing Tournament

Date: Saturday March 11th, 2006
Location: Doheny State Beach - Dana Point, CA
2 Main Divisions: Big Fish and C & R Bass

Tournament Info Page:

http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/tournament.htm

Print Entry Form:

http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/tournaments/danapoint/3rd_annual/tournament2.htm

Tournament Sponsors

http://kayaksportfishing.com/tournaments/danapoint/3rd_annual/tournament_sponsors3rd.htm

Confirmed Entry List

http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2563

The Annual Kayak Sportfishing Tournament is coming to Dana Point, CA this March 11th, 2006. This proven tournament has drawn 150 entrants in consecutive years.

Dana Point, CA is not only a beautiful stretch of coastline, it is an ideal location for a kayak fishing tournament. The productive waters just offshore offer good bass and halibut fishing, and as we discovered at our last event, are also home to 55+lb white seabass. The previous year our bass division winner caught, weighed and released an 11+lb calico bass.

Dana Point is situated in Orange County directly between San Diego and Los Angeles, two large and significant kayak fishing markets. The tournament draws kayak anglers and their families from several of the adjacent inland counties and farther abroad. A small but growing percentage of competitors attend from as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area. An ever increasing percentage of entrants and their families have been turning the one day event into an extended vacation, attracted by convenient overnight lodgings and one of the highest rated state park campgrounds in California, Doheny State Beach.

The event is a tremendous value for kayak anglers as we do our best to run it at cost. For $30 (if registered before Monday March 6th, $40 if you register on event day) kayak anglers receive a tournament entry, event shirt, mesquite barbeque, giveaway bag with various lures and a raffle ticket.

How the Tournament Works
This dual-division event encompasses two distinctly different styles of fishing, Catch and Release Bass and Big Fish. Kayak anglers may only enter one division.

Catch & Release Bass Division
Competitive kayak bass fishing has been on the rise as many kayak anglers routinely take to the bays, harbors and coastal kelp beds in search of some of the best saltwater bass fishing on the West Coast. Dana Point is certainly no exception as Timothy Torchia found out at our 1st Annual Event, catching, weighing and releasing an 11lb 4oz calico bass which tipped the overall bass total in his favor to beat out over 70 other bass division entrants for 1st Place. Anglers in the bass division are restricted to using only artificial baits and lures.

Big Fish Division
The other half of the event is dedicated to the Big Fish Division which has certainly been no stranger to large game fish. Last year’s Big Fish winner took 1st Place with an impressive 55lb 7oz white seabass. To further respect and advocate for catch and release bass fishing, calico and spotted bass are not eligible in the Big Fish Division. Kayak anglers in this division typically target halibut, yellowtail and white seabass as these game fish can grow to over 50lbs.

Why not make a weekend or even an entire week out of it?
Dana Point, CA is a not only an ideal location for a fishing getaway but also serves as an ideal staging base for visiting many of the other attractions Southern California has to offer. It's proximity to Sea World, Legoland, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Venice, Baja as well as many other beaches and attractions makes it an ideal place to bring both the family and friends. Besides the attractions, fishing can be pretty darn good around this time of year.

Tournament Picts, Lodging and Area Info.
2nd Annual Tournament Photos
http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/tournaments/danapoint/gallery2/index.htm

1st Annual Tournament Photos
http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/tournaments/danapoint/gallery/index.htm

Dana Point Area Photos and Maps
http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/tournaments\danapoint\index_thumbs.htm

Doheny State Beach
http://www.dohenystatebeach.org/

Doheny Camp Ground Layout w/ image links to each site
http://www.dohenystatebeach.org/images/camplayout.gif

Make Camping Reservations - Find out what sites are still available
http://www.reserveamerica.com

Dana Point Visitors Bureau
http://danapointvisitorcenter.com/

Dana Point Hotels and Resorts
http://danapointvisitorcenter.com/visit/index_fr.html

Iron90 · Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Winchester, CA

Jas,

You are on the ball this year........Early.

I, as always will be there!

What color shirt this year?

Marty
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Siebler Custom Baits · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 147 Location: San Diego

Who else is Staying at Doheny SB Campground? We booked somewhat late so we have campspot 012. Why we are camping instead of staying in timeshare accross the street, i dont know. Anyways anybody in a site close to me?
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Rhino · Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Posts: 891 Location: Simi Valley

Not sure what spots we have, MO wont divulge the info, yet! We are camping for the weekend, so look forward to another great event. See you on the water in 2006. Tight lines Rhino

jas · Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 2131 Location: Malibu, CA

The campground is going to be packed with kayak anglers and their families and friends. Each year the campsite seems to get booked ealier than the previous. I'm sure it will be booked by Feb if it's not already.

Cool

jas

Siebler Custom Baits · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 147 Location: San Diego

its damn near, there were like 5 spots left i believe
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Arne · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

Hi Jas,
I just got a camp site and am looking forward to the tourney. Never done it before but it sounds like a blast - I'll try the big fish division. Is there some other link to sign up?
Thanks,
Arne

jas · Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 2131 Location: Malibu, CA

Glad to have you on board for the event. I'll post the sign up info within the week.

Cool

jas

bluesquids · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject:

Just snagged #90, far end near the water. Might go hooping pm. Good amount of spots left but all on the train track side. Should be fun, can't wait.
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Mr Mugu · Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1525 Location: Campus Point UCSB

I'm definitely in this year. Wish I could camp but I'm putting in a 12hr shift at work before heading down in the AM....then back home to get as much sleep as I can before doing the LA Marathon.
This year they moved the Marathon up a week from the traditional first Sunday in March....last year I was still too beat up the week after the race to even think of participating in the tournament(dont want to be on the water with legs that dont work.)

Siebler Custom Baits · Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 147 Location: San Diego

im thinking we booked through the wrong site as they had next to nothing left and yet people keep saying there are a good number of spots left. Oh well, next year ill use the link Jas posted.
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MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER · Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 5

Rhino- I just don't want any Qualuderitas alright Laughing

Moyer

BEARLYTHERE · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 93 Location: SAN DIEGO

STOP OVER AT 84 BLUESQUIDS...PLANING ON DOING A LITTLE PM HOOPING AS WELL...BE THERE FRI DAY BOUT 2:00....PRAYING TO jAH AND RIGGING UP FOR THE WEEKEND....NEVER DONE DOHENY...IMA SAN DIEGO/ BAJA GUY....CANT WAIT TO PICK UP SOME OC SPOTS.
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bluesquids · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject:

BEARLYTHERE, thanks for the invite. I don't know when I'll get up there yet.
Good chance it'll be after dark, but hopefully not. If the surf is real small you can launch straight out of the campground . If it's a beach break going on, wheel up the beach next to the jetty for a big reduction in surf. If the jetty looks too rough, drive to Baby/Mothers beach 2 minutes away at the North end of Dana harbor.
I'm just telling you this so I can call you for an on the water report Laughing

If they're not crawling , I'll probably opt to nurse a 12pk. Shocked

See you there either way.
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rudedogsurfrat · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 81

I live on the hill looking down on the beach so I can party and then walk back up.
Can you park and launch at baby beach and then paddle to doheny?

what kind of live well is everyone using for the bass tournament?

rudedogsurfrat · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 81

is culling allowed?
say you catch 10 bass and then catch a big one.
can you continue to weigh and then just omit the weight of the smallest one?

Rudy

jas · Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 2131 Location: Malibu, CA

-You can only submit 10 bass total for weighin throughout the day. We only count your heaviest 5.
-As far as what bait tank everyone is using, it's quite a variety. The kind of tank to not use would be one with an aerator system. If you don't have a bait tank I recommend a floating fish basket. The larger ones go for around $20.

I'd prefer it if you didn't paddle from Baby Beach to Doheny to sign in. We don't want anyone on the water prior to signing in.

Cool

jas

Mr Mugu · Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1525 Location: Campus Point UCSB

I think you've got the livewell covered Rudy. Wink

rudedogsurfrat · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 81

thanks for your quick reply guys.
This will be my first ever Kayak tourney since I've only been at it since October.

I was a bit worried about the size of my bait tank (ha ha, that sounds funny). If you guys think that would do (picture above) then I'm stoked.

Since starting kayaking in October I've enjoyed catching lots of bass, buts, and even a yellowtail. Lobster fishing has been the best season for me ever.
I'm very pleased and satisfied with this new sport I've joined.

Rudy

rudedogsurfrat · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 81

how about if the surf is up?
What do we do then?