Seems very clear in the rules why this was DQ'ed (let me know if you disagree after reading them). BKK quoted the exact quote that I would have referenced as well.

For the record, admins HATE having to DQ fish, especially good size ones, and we typically discuss the entry prior to disqualifying if it is borderline (which this particular one was not).

Here are the rules for submitting fish:
http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/welcome#index

Good luck and dive safe!

- Matt

DOTY 2019 Big Fish Winners below.

Let me know ASAP if I made any typos or left someone out. Thanks!

 

- Matt aka mtitch12

The submission site for DOTY 2020 is up and running! Get on there and submit your fish!

http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/

BUT FIRST:

Remember to pay your entry fees. Because the site was not ready at the new year, we are giving a grace period on entry fees to the end of January. After January 31st, you must have paid your entry fee before spearfishing fish you plan to enter in the competition.

USE THIS LINK TO PAY FEES: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8lJ3mEiXix

Don't use the link on the rule page. We are working on getting that updated.

Also be sure to read the rules on how to measure, photograph, and enter fish.

That's all for now. Good luck and dive safe!

 

- Matt aka mtitch12

Good luck guys! I'm hoping to get a dive in on opening day as well.

more pics

Very cool idea for a comp. Great job for getting it organized!

Very cool video.  Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the great video clip Matt 

Whoa that was wild! Nice fish

Thanks guys!

Wow that was an awesome video. It has happened to me a few times over the years and only while I am diving

Thanks! Interesting... I would think it would happen to hook and line fisherman more often given the longer length of time it generally takes to land the fish.

That is mind boggling footage. Had my heart racing!

Mine too! Was definitely an intense couple minutes!

Epic footage, Matt!
That's a legit gun too!

Thanks man! Was fortunate to borrow it from a friend.

You should have shot that fucking seal

Haha usually just a poke would do the trick. Plus I was without a loaded gun. Tried to call a buddy over to poke him, but the current had pushed me away from my buddy. It's hard to see in the video, but I may or may not have given him a jab with the back of my spear 

Pretty sure that’s the same scenario that happened with Granitedive a few years ago but the outcome was different. Went to guard his yellowtail from a furbag and got bit in the hand by a hammerhead.
http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=185189
I believe it was at Cortez Tanner Banks but not sure.
They had to chopper him out of there.
Sweet Vid 

Damn that's crazy... I've heard hammerheads can be an issue out there, but have never seen one. We were out at SBI, so not quite as wild as Cortez or Tanner. Thanks for sharing that!

I'm interested selling my Hero 4 Black with a battery backpack, underwater housing, and a spare battery. Far superior to the Hero 3, but doesn't have the stabilization of the Hero 6 and 7.

It can record in 4k and up to 120fps at 1080p. The battery backpack is a game changer and it is kind of a bummer they don't offer one for the Hero 5, 6, or 7. It basically doubles your battery life.

$150 if you're interested.

 

- Matt