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Title: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 06, 2016, 08:41:21 PM: BTW everyone, get your signups IN!!!!! Call the shop or whatever. Dave Grigsby will be at Kayak Connection at 6am Saturday to take late sign-ins, but if you do that you are wating fishing time. It's a short list right now which means odds of winning a new kayak are really good.

Weigh-In at NOON----Noon---Noon

Bushy

Geeze. I am Lagging!!! Sorry. Here's forms and contact info for KC

1st prize will be a new fishing kayak, most likely a Predator. Thank you Mike Mowrey and Johnson Products!!

The workable date KC came up with is August 13th. I know this will not acommodate everyone who wants, but that is the target. And unlike many derbies, having a lot of entrants is not the primary aspect.

Having fun and hanging with old and new friends is what it's about. Details will follow, and I'll post here on this fist enry, as I get them. Probly mid-week.

It's roots. Launch from Santa Cruz hrbor, make it back by ~~11am~~ NOON weigh-in, and then go BBQ.

August will also mean more and better fish. We're still waiting for halibut to really come in this year, so mid-August might be prime time. I hope so!!!

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: OnTheReel on July 06, 2016, 09:40:39 PM: Quote from: Bushy on July 06, 2016, 08:41:21 PM
Throw me some dates. August? September? What would work best for the most people?

Dave Grigsby and Jessica are ready to go they are waiting on me for timing. Lemmeno!!

Bushy

Let's go August in vote better earlier and not a week or another tourney but I'm in!! And I'd love to help!!!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: LilBlue on July 07, 2016, 12:52:24 AM: After Labor Day! That's the end of tourist parking. Pretty sure no one's going to want to pay another parking fee after they have paid launch.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: bloodbath on July 07, 2016, 08:25:49 AM: August 30 is the last Saturday of the month!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: Bushy on July 07, 2016, 09:39:19 AM: Quote from: LilBlue on July 07, 2016, 12:52:24 AM
After Labor Day! That's the end of tourist parking. Pretty sure no one's going to want to pay another parking fee after they have paid launch.

Parking is 12.50 all day. Park and launch is the same, 12.50.

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on July 07, 2016, 03:23:41 PM: Bushy -- August 13 is Ryans Central Coast Slam Down in the Cambria area. Another weekend in August is good.
I would like to make both tourneys. Just my two cents. Thanks!

BTW: Bring Back the MBK tourney!! I want to try to out fish PAT and Eugene for once. :smt005 :smt005
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: Sin Coast on July 08, 2016, 11:36:10 AM: Dang I thought the Central Coast Slamdown was in September...but it IS on August 13 this year. That is the only other event in August.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: Bushy on July 08, 2016, 12:23:06 PM: Quote from: Lost_Anchovy on July 07, 2016, 03:23:41 PM
Bushy -- August 13 is Ryans Central Coast Slam Down in the Cambria area. Another weekend in August is good.
I would like to make both tourneys. Just my two cents. Thanks!

BTW: Bring Back the MBK tourney!! I want to try to out fish PAT and Eugene for once. :smt005 :smt005

MBK will happen next year for sure. they want to alternte with KC. and Pat and Eugene should come to KC.

WE'll see what happens but KC is considering the 13th right now. It might b smaller, but that might be better. Less competitions for 1st prize, likely be a new OK or Old Town kayak, again.

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: RacinRob on July 08, 2016, 01:41:32 PM: Quote from: Bushy on July 08, 2016, 12:23:06 PM
Quote from: Lost_Anchovy on July 07, 2016, 03:23:41 PM
Bushy -- August 13 is Ryans Central Coast Slam Down in the Cambria area. Another weekend in August is good.
I would like to make both tourneys. Just my two cents. Thanks!

BTW: Bring Back the MBK tourney!! I want to try to out fish PAT and Eugene for once. :smt005 :smt005

MBK will happen next year for sure. they want to alternte with KC. and Pat and Eugene should come to KC.

WE'll see what happens but KC is considering the 13th right now. It might b smaller, but that might be better. Less competitions for 1st prize, likely be a new OK or Old Town kayak, again.

Bushy
Anyone want to buy an OK or Old Town kayak after the 13th of August? ;-)
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: solsrf1 on July 08, 2016, 08:12:48 PM: My vote would be sometime in September.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: FishHunt(Ty) on July 08, 2016, 08:57:13 PM: Sooner is the better. I will attend this year

ty
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Sin Coast on July 10, 2016, 06:09:15 PM: I'm going to participate regardless of date, so I'm kinda biased haha.
Let us know when the date's locked in so we can register. I assume we can just call the shop and pay over the phone?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. AUGUST 13.....
Post by: sebast on July 10, 2016, 08:49:16 PM: I'm in.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Frenchy on July 18, 2016, 08:29:53 PM: Damn that's the day I have to pick up the family at the airport... I was also considering CCK Slam but won't be able to...
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on July 18, 2016, 08:38:58 PM: The 13th.! That only gives me 13 days to recuperate from Albion :smt003
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: zisco on July 18, 2016, 09:26:29 PM: in it to win it :smt002 or at least to say i was there. :smt005
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 19, 2016, 08:25:21 AM: Quote from: zisco on July 18, 2016, 09:26:29 PM
in it to win it :smt002 or at least to say i was there. :smt005

hah!!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 09:36:48 AM: Even though there are no fish in Santa Cruz, I may have to attend. :smt001 Cambria is sooo tempting. So hot there though.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bear on July 19, 2016, 10:47:07 AM: Battle the Great Whites for Halibut in SC.... I'm down. Though convincing my wife maybe another ordeal. She is telling me to go out this sunday.... just not allowed in SC due to the Greats being out and about. What are the chances that one would take my halibut again....?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 19, 2016, 11:40:33 AM: Quote from: Bear on July 19, 2016, 10:47:07 AM
Battle the Great Whites for Halibut in SC.... I'm down. Though convincing my wife maybe another ordeal. She is telling me to go out this sunday.... just not allowed in SC due to the Greats being out and about. What are the chances that one would take my halibut again....?

Tell her they are in Capitola, not Santa Cruz........Even though we know they can be wherever they want to be at any given time.

I was out yesterday from the harbor and didn't see anything.

Did see Fuzzy Tom out there. Come to think of it, I never saw him return..(??!!##!!??) OMG

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Fish Master1 on July 19, 2016, 11:44:59 AM: No fish in SC :smt005
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on July 19, 2016, 11:55:28 AM: Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 09:36:48 AM
Even though there are no fish in Santa Cruz, I may have to attend. :smt001 Cambria is sooo tempting. So hot there though.

What the heck Alex? I thought you were going to cambria? Lol. I haven't decided either. Both are great events put on by good organizers.
I really miss fishing SC, and need to get out there again. :smt001
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: LilRiverMan on July 19, 2016, 03:14:54 PM: 11 AM check in ? Any chance for a later time ?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:17:09 PM: Quote from: LilRiverMan on July 19, 2016, 03:14:54 PM
11 AM check in ? Any chance for a later time ?

That is pretty early if the weather holds.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 05:22:38 PM: Quote from: alien on July 18, 2016, 08:38:58 PM
The 13th.! That only gives me 13 days to recuperate from Albion :smt003

You state that like your gonna kayak fish ? Or did you find another boat to ride on ? :smt003
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:31:02 PM: Launch anytime as long as we are paid?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 05:34:34 PM: Quote from: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:31:02 PM
Launch anytime as long as we are paid?

Was no launch time last year. I left at zero dark thirty. Had lighting on the yak though. Will be a few boaters coming out.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:37:43 PM: I have lighting, if need be. I prefer stealth though, until I hear a PB coming.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RBark on July 19, 2016, 05:48:30 PM: C'mon guys, give Bushy a break. He's like, 107 years old. He needs his 1 o' clock naps.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Fuzzy Tom on July 19, 2016, 05:58:26 PM: I did return to the SC Harbor yesterday, and saw no sharks (Proves the Shark Shield works - I hope.) out past the Mile Buoy, where I saw 2 out of 15 or so boats land halibut while I caught only a nap.
Proving it's never too late to work on WAF, I'll have to miss the tourney - that's our 50th Anniversary.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 19, 2016, 06:22:17 PM: Quote from: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:31:02 PM
Launch anytime as long as we are paid?

If you are not out there fishing by 6am, you don't deserve to win. Launch as early as you want. Wind is coming up every day by 10:30 so I think 11 weigh in makes sense.

And, Mr Barker, I am NOT 107 yrs old. I do have a birthday next week though (Will you still need me, will you still feed me.....)

I confesss to napddiction though......

Bushy

PS if enough of us want 11:30 or 12 weigh in we can adjust. So "weigh in" on the topic. Added Survey.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 06:25:21 PM: I only follow the posted rules now and don't make suggestions anymore. To many OF's getting pissed when I ask for change.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RBark on July 19, 2016, 06:41:49 PM: Quote from: Bushy on July 19, 2016, 06:22:17 PM
Quote from: RacinRob on July 19, 2016, 05:31:02 PM
Launch anytime as long as we are paid?

If you are not out there fishing by 6am, you don't deserve to win. Launch as early as you want. Wind is coming up every day by 10:30 so I think 11 weigh in makes sense.

And, Mr Barker, I am NOT 107 yrs old. I do have a birthday next week though (Will you still need me, will you still feed me.....)

I confesss to napddiction though......

Bushy

PS if enough of us want 11:30 or 12 weigh in we can adjust. So "weigh in" on the topic. Added Survey.

:smt005

I'm good on whatever the time is. I think it's my year for a 60 pound WSB.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Tote on July 19, 2016, 07:02:13 PM: Already committed to a date of either the 5th or 13th. Had to keep both those dates open for a future engagement.
Just hoping it turns out to be the 5th.
Hell, make the weigh in at 9AM.
Who needs light to fish?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on July 19, 2016, 07:32:47 PM: Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 05:22:38 PM
Quote from: alien on July 18, 2016, 08:38:58 PM
The 13th.! That only gives me 13 days to recuperate from Albion :smt003

You state that like your gonna kayak fish ? Or did you find another boat to ride on ? :smt003
I just might have to borrow a kayak for this derby. The last time i was in this derby Brian G let me borrow his Cobra fish and dive and this happen!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 08:49:11 PM: Quote from: alien on July 19, 2016, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on July 19, 2016, 05:22:38 PM
Quote from: alien on July 18, 2016, 08:38:58 PM
The 13th.! That only gives me 13 days to recuperate from Albion :smt003

You state that like your gonna kayak fish ? Or did you find another boat to ride on ? :smt003
I just might have to borrow a kayak for this derby. The last time i was in this derby Brian G let me borrow his Cobra fish and dive and this happen!

Ya ! C'mon Bro. Lets do this !!!!!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 19, 2016, 10:37:05 PM: Alien- I can cover you with a Predator MX. But plenty of space for a big flatty. We know you can muster one up for KC Derby....

Alien- I can cover you with a Predator MX. But plenty of space for a big flatty. We know you can muster one up for KC Derby....

7/17/2005
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Fish Rap

Dateline: Santa Cruz CA
July 17, 2005.

Alexander Velasco drove home with a brand new fishing kayak on his car today after winning a stunning victory with the biggest fish ever weighed-in at the annual Father’s Day Kayak Fishing contest in Santa Cruz. Not bad for his first time ever on a kayak!

The kayak connection in Santa Cruz hosts two kayak fishing events each year, The Father’s Day contest in June, and Grandfather’s Day derby in September. This year, the June contest was a fizzle. With rockfish season not yet open, and the halibut slow to show in Santa Cruz, no weighable fish were brought in. Derby organizers decided to hold a “consolation” contest in July to award the 1st place prize of a new Ocean Kayak “Prowler,” angler edition. On July 17, 20 kayak anglers met under grey foggy skies at the Santa Cruz Harbor to test their luck and skill against the wily prey of the Monterey Bay and each other.

The derby is sponsored by Ocean Kayaks along with the Kayak Connection and the motto is “for people who catch big fish in small boats.” Well, Alexander Velasco of Seaside, CA proved that motto in spades today by hooking and landing a toad halibut that weighed in at 32.8 pounds! Velasco has been intrigued with the idea of saltwater fishing from a kayak for some time now. He was urged to attend the derby in a borrowed kayak by his friend Joel Lotilla, a longtime kayak angler. Lotilla took Valesco out to 60 feet of water near Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz, where Velasco proved he is a natural for the sport. Using a sliding sinker and a six-foot leader to a trap rig, Velasco says the hit was subtle at first. “It was just a tap-tap-tap, but when I set the hook and felt the head shakes, I knew this was a big halibut.” Velasco had a scary moment when he brought the fish to the side of the boat and realized just how big it really was. It took two gaff attempts before he finally swung the monster aboard his kayak, onto the stringer and into the hold of the boat.

A number of rockfish and lingcod were mustered for the weigh-in at Shamrock Charters, but none came close to Velasco’s huge flatty. First prize in the Women’s division was snagged by Pat “Sea Breeze” Grant from Carmel CA, with a beautiful 3 pound Kelp rockfish caught at Stillwater Cove. The Junior Division honors were shared by brothers Alex and Eric Kaneshige, 8 and 10 years old, for their nice string of rockfish, caught in front of Santa Cruz Harbor.

A special thanks goes to Bill Rawson and all the staff at Shamrock Charters for the use of their certified scale at the weigh-in, as well as their hosting of the awards Ceremony and Barbeque.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Blue Jeans on July 20, 2016, 06:33:16 AM: I will be camped at Sea Cliff for the week leading up to the tourny.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bird on July 20, 2016, 07:23:58 AM: Alex is da man! :smt007

Hoping to make it.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Weimarian on July 20, 2016, 08:22:53 AM: hahahahah! I chose the Whaaaaa option... Long drive to fish till 11am (ditch and run for launch at 10 am) :smt006
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Sin Coast on July 20, 2016, 10:52:45 AM: I got kayak for you to borrow too Alex!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: NowhereMan on July 20, 2016, 06:18:57 PM: Probably can't make it. Waaaaaaa...
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 20, 2016, 07:17:21 PM: f'ing whiners! Let's see how the voting goes.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on July 20, 2016, 08:59:29 PM: Well it looks like most people are fine with the 11am deadline.....

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: ravensblack on July 20, 2016, 09:51:39 PM: Quote from: Bird on July 20, 2016, 07:23:58 AM
Alex is da man! :smt007

Hoping to make it.

Lets do it man!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on July 21, 2016, 04:25:46 AM: Thanks Bushy, Thanks Cen Coast, for the offer! Just have to find a way to transport the old alien yak. The manvan is in need of new tires to make it over the hill. :alien:

:smt006 Bird, ravensblack come on down and lets Do It MANN!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. When shall we have it?
Post by: NowhereMan on July 21, 2016, 04:41:27 PM: Quote from: solsrf1 on July 08, 2016, 08:12:48 PM
My vote would be sometime in September.

+100
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bird on July 21, 2016, 08:48:00 PM: Quote from: alien on July 21, 2016, 04:25:46 AM
Thanks Bushy, Thanks Cen Coast, for the offer! Just have to find a way to transport the old alien yak. The manvan is in need of new tires to make it over the hill. :alien:

:smt006 Bird, ravensblack come on down and lets Do It MANN!

Yeah, sounds good Alex!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: DC on August 01, 2016, 07:08:33 PM: See you all out there. Even though there's no fish in SCz!
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on August 01, 2016, 08:09:51 PM: Quote from: DC on August 01, 2016, 07:08:33 PM
See you all out there. Even though there's no fish in SCz!
That's because you catch them all! :smt001 Welcome back DC :smt006
see you there.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RSA Peter on August 02, 2016, 07:39:48 AM: Hey guys. Just joined the group. Interested in tagging along with someone or a group for the 13th in Santa Cruz. Kind of new to the game of kayak fishing (been fishing all my life). If there anyone that would not mind me tagging along please message me or reply. I fish off a ocean kayak trident 11. Thanks!
Peter
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RBark on August 02, 2016, 07:47:37 AM: You're welcome to follow me and my brother around. I'm not much for company since I'm deaf but my brother isn't. pm me on the 10th or so to confirm details
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on August 02, 2016, 07:54:51 AM: Hoping to make this event !

Alex
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on August 02, 2016, 03:36:08 PM: Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on August 02, 2016, 07:54:51 AM
Hoping to make this event !

Alex
If you made it to Albion on a last moment decision making it to the Roots should be a piece of cake from Salinas :smt002
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: e2g on August 03, 2016, 12:28:02 PM: bummer I am going to be in Tahoe that weekend.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on August 03, 2016, 05:11:24 PM: Quote from: alien on August 02, 2016, 03:36:08 PM
Quote from: Bulldog---Alex on August 02, 2016, 07:54:51 AM
Hoping to make this event !

Alex
If you made it to Albion on a last moment decision making it to the Roots should be a piece of cake from Salinas :smt002

:smt005 :smt005

Dude ! I left Albion at 2am Saturday in the morning. Pulled into Salinas at 7:30 am . Was at work by 8:30am. I am to old for that shmidt ! But it was well worth it ! Even if it was to only fish Friday. Good seeing you there Bro ! Glad you made it ! Might be the same for Simply, but may fish Thursday as well unless I get the weekend off.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Sin Coast on August 08, 2016, 01:15:18 PM: :smt010 I'm not gonna make it. Daughters bday plus soccer tryouts & draft. Too many things to juggle in 1 day. But I really hope you guys have a productive day OTW and a fun time afterward!! Thanks again to Kayak Connection for hosting this event.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: RBark on August 08, 2016, 03:51:27 PM: Oh damn it. UGH. I'm working on Saturday :smt009 might be the first time I miss this tourney :smt010
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: NowhereMan on August 08, 2016, 04:17:26 PM: Wasn't going to make it, but after rearranging a few things I think I'll be there.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on August 08, 2016, 06:54:48 PM: Quote from: NowhereMan on August 08, 2016, 04:17:26 PM
Wasn't going to make it, but after rearranging a few things I think I'll be there.

Uh oh. Watch out guys! Nowhere Man been getting there early, and leaving late.....

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Blue Jeans on August 09, 2016, 07:20:17 AM: Live sardines are out fishing fresh squid the past two days. Water has been awesome flat. The story has been big verms. No flatties for the boat but seen other boats bring some over the rail.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: crazyfisher on August 09, 2016, 04:05:14 PM: just called, paid, and sent in my paperwork. woo hoo. Will be my first tournament, can't wait. :smt006
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Blue Jeans on August 10, 2016, 12:10:50 PM: 8/10 report: Fished squid and mackerel for one rake on the mackerel. Managed to put some in the fish box with olives and blue. Set free a few canaries and 21.5" lings.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: YakGirl on August 11, 2016, 12:48:51 AM: Can two people on a tandem kayak enter separately or do you have to be fully solo?
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on August 11, 2016, 06:10:54 PM: Quote from: YakGirl on August 11, 2016, 12:48:51 AM
Can two people on a tandem kayak enter separately or do you have to be fully solo?

I think that is OK, but you have to catch and secure the fish solo. In other words, your partner can't gaff the fish or net the fish for you......

BTW everyone, get your signups IN!!!!! Call the shop or whatever. Dave Grigsby will be at Kayak Connection at 6am Saturday to take late sign-ins, but if you do that you are wating fishing time. It's a short list right now which means odds of winning a new kayak are really good.

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on August 11, 2016, 06:16:36 PM: i'm in! :alien:
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: alien on August 11, 2016, 06:17:54 PM: Quote from: Brian G on August 10, 2016, 12:10:50 PM
8/10 report: Fished squid and mackerel for one rake on the mackerel. Managed to put some in the fish box with olives and blue. Set free a few canaries and 21.5" lings.
Thank for the report Brian.
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bushy on August 12, 2016, 03:56:07 PM: Just talked to Mike Mowrey, Ocean Kayak/Old Town Rep. He is coming down for the derby, and he's bringing new-design boats with him. Here's first chance for many to see the PDL (pedal) boat and the newly redesigned Trident......

List is at around 30 people now, still a small group which makes chances of winning that much better!

Any questions for me, please use the forum -this thread or PM- and tomorrow questions need go to Kayak Connection shop 831-479-1121.

Weigh in is at F Dock by the hand-launch ramp. From 11am to 12 noon SHARP! and, mola-mola's are NOT eligible- (good question).

Sea Ya

Bushy
Title: Re: Kayak Connection ROOTS Derby. Forms attached. Santa Cruz AUGUST 13.....
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on August 12, 2016, 04:32:13 PM: Unable to make this years event. I believe I paid over the phone the previous event and downloaded the waiver. I then left the waiver in the envelope they had placed at the shop. Maybe they can do the same this year for the late bloomers . :smt001

Hope to at least drive down after work to check out the new tridents. From what I have seen online. Me likey !! The price point is affordable for me.

Alex
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Post by: Dry Bones on August 12, 2016, 11:01:19 PM: Ooter1 and I will be there tomorrow morning. See you all there.
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Post by: RBark on August 13, 2016, 05:39:06 AM: Good luck today! Disappointed I couldn't make this!
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Post by: Bushy on August 13, 2016, 07:32:59 AM: Quote from: RBark on August 13, 2016, 05:39:06 AM
Good luck today! Disappointed I couldn't make this!

me too. We gotta get you back in fighting shape bro.

Going offline now, will report later after derby. I do see one member caught a wsb already this morning.....heh, heh, heh.....

Bushy
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Post by: OnTheReel on August 13, 2016, 06:51:00 PM: Had a great time again thanks bushy and kayak connection for putting on a awesome time again!! Glad to see you all there! :smt003 :smt003
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Post by: coop on August 13, 2016, 09:05:11 PM: I had to leave early but congratulations Austin. Heard it was another wsb that won first prize. Before I left I drove by and saw the prize kayaks out there. Looked like 2017 trident or 2017 old town pdl. Which one did you get? You deserve it bro!!! Pictures? Speech?
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Post by: Bushy on August 14, 2016, 11:33:21 AM: .........And the winner is....Rippin'Lips!!!! Austin pulled a rabbit outta the hat with a gorgeous WSB caught on squid in about 60 feet of water. Fishing the bottom. Like Travis in last year's derby Austin secured his claim to fame in the grey light of early morning. Fish weighed in at 20 pounds. Nice!

Travis mounted a good defense. He caught his first kayak halibut that weighed in at 9 pounds. Then he caught his 2d kayak halibut a while later.....Sounds like the flatties are finally starting to come in, yes?

Joe DeMarzio took third with an 8.7# lingcod, WTG!

BBQ was great as usual. Mike Mowrey from Ocean Kayaks attended and showed off the new Trident 13 as well as the Old Town PDL boat. He grabbed the wrong Predator MX from his pile at home though, so Austin will be getting the (really) brand new MX shipped down. Travis took home an awesome WErner paddle, and Joe got to pick out a new PFD.

Thanks to all who participated in this community event, and thanks for helping raise funds for the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project!

Bushy
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Post by: coop on August 14, 2016, 01:33:52 PM: Congratulations to all of you. Nice catches! Picked a perfect day for the tournament. Thanks Bushy!
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Post by: B0B on August 14, 2016, 01:43:46 PM: Had a great time. Great to meet new and familiar faces yesterday. Congrats to austin on the win, and props to whoever made it out despite "no fish in santa cruz"

After about 2 hours of sleep the night before,
Arrived at 530am, with a few already prepping to launch. Launched at 645, very foggy, and visibility and navigation was aweful. Thanks to ff gps with previous waypoints. paddled west towards the pier for some bait. Got a dozen or so lizard fish quickly, and drifted them toward the kelp beds in front of lighthouse. Nothing. Made way to about another 1/2 mile to the west to fish the reefs. Switched to rf gear and got nothing but a few rockfish and the most snags ive ever had, losing most of my rigs, called it a day at about 11, paddled in to see the weigh in results. Met with austin at the ramp to check out his fish. Beautiful. Cleaned, up loaded up and headed for the bbq. It was nice to check out the new pdl kayak from old town, and the upcomming trident design which leaves mych consideration.

Thanks bushy and kayak connection again for making this happen.

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Post by: Frenchy on August 14, 2016, 05:04:06 PM: Congrats for another great event with beautiful fished caught. Too bad I couldn't make it (had to pick up my family at the airport and I'm waiting from my replacement kayak from Old Town...)
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Post by: yakyakyak on August 14, 2016, 11:23:16 PM: Another great event, thanks to Allen and Dave & Kayak Connection for hosting the event. Great to meet everybody and certainly congrats for the 1st place, a very nice WSB.

The new pedal boat and the re-design Trident are awesome, thanks Mike for bringing them.

Shout out to Farenheit for the awesome jig heads, nice quality!
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Post by: yakyakyak on August 14, 2016, 11:24:58 PM: By the way, what happened to NowWhereMan? 'heard he was there early, but no weight-in? 'would love to introduce myself in person.
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Post by: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM: thanks to all those involved. It was a good tourney.

Nice to meet and fish with a few more NCKA members out there.

Fishing was slow but was able to land 4 lings and a few rockfish. I was hoping to get a halibut but couldn't get any bait. The one mackerel I had on, something snatch it and broke the leader :(

I couldn't get the damn lizard fish off the sabiki. They were biting on top, middle, and deep.

Looking forward to the next one :)

congrats to the winner :) beautiful sea bass!
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Post by: polepole on August 15, 2016, 09:41:23 AM: Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
couldn't get any bait.

Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
I couldn't get the damn lizard fish off the sabiki. They were biting on top, middle, and deep.

Why didn't you use the lizard fish as bait?

-Allen
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Post by: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 10:05:56 AM: Quote from: polepole on August 15, 2016, 09:41:23 AM
Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
couldn't get any bait.

Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
I couldn't get the damn lizard fish off the sabiki. They were biting on top, middle, and deep.

Why didn't you use the lizard fish as bait?

-Allen

I was told it wasn't good bait to use?

They are extremely slimy. Maybe I should use it next time
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Post by: sebast on August 15, 2016, 10:09:07 AM: I've got some action on a live lizard fish, mostly rocks, but several nice takedowns on frozen macs (though at least one of those was most likely seal)
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Post by: polepole on August 15, 2016, 10:37:23 AM: Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 10:05:56 AM
Quote from: polepole on August 15, 2016, 09:41:23 AM
Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
couldn't get any bait.

Quote from: crazyfisher on August 15, 2016, 09:31:53 AM
I couldn't get the damn lizard fish off the sabiki. They were biting on top, middle, and deep.

Why didn't you use the lizard fish as bait?

-Allen

I was told it wasn't good bait to use?

They are extremely slimy. Maybe I should use it next time

While they aren't the first thing I'd reach for in a livewell, they aren't bad, especially if you got no other live bait. With a 2 hook rig, I'll often times put one on each hook. You do get more rockfish, as sebast said, but I think that's mostly because they are slurping size.

-Allen
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Post by: B0B on August 15, 2016, 10:55:42 AM: Those lizard fish were very plentiful near the pier. Im sure they are ok bait for everything. They stay alive pretty long on the hook if you put them on right. So thats an advantage over macks and chovies. I got a few rf off those.

Did see some smelt and baitballs further out, but by the time i busted out my sibiki, they were gone.

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Post by: BigJim on August 15, 2016, 11:30:18 AM: Awesome!!

CONGRATS Austin!!!!

And congrats to Travis and Joe as well!!

HUGE thanks to Dave and Kayak Connection for the continued support of NCKA and our kayak fishing community!!

:smt008

:smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: yakyakyak on August 15, 2016, 12:45:08 PM: Have anybody gotten any hali using the lizards?
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Post by: polepole on August 15, 2016, 12:52:57 PM: Quote from: yakyakyak on August 15, 2016, 12:45:08 PM

Have anybody gotten any hali using the lizards?

Yes.

-Allen
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Post by: Bushy on August 15, 2016, 05:09:45 PM: Quote from: polepole on August 15, 2016, 12:52:57 PM
Quote from: yakyakyak on August 15, 2016, 12:45:08 PM

Have anybody gotten any hali using the lizards?

Yes.

-Allen

No
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Post by: Goz on August 15, 2016, 05:14:16 PM: Thanks Dave and Bushy for another KC derby.
Searched for hali's and WSB but didn't find either. Did hook a batray in the wing and it sure felt like a hali though.
Stayed out past the weigh-in looking for Mr. Big, so missed the BBQ again.
Congrats to the winners-Austin, Travis and Joe.
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Post by: C K on August 15, 2016, 10:13:42 PM: Congrats to all the winners, wtg Austin

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Post by: OnTheReel on August 16, 2016, 02:51:05 PM: Congrats to Trav, Aviv and Joe(l?) great to see some others catching when there are no fish in Santa Cruz :smt044

Thanks for all the praises, it was quite a fun fight landing it on my 8'6 tiger lite and Abu 5500 15 main 25 leader... 😜 It didn't come in easy though, it was about a 20 minute battle before I got to even get a glimpse of it not to mention I also had two seal lions bee lining it to me.. I was sure it was a goner, guess I just had luck on my side for once...

First one I've landed this year, from what I know (there are a ton out here) the bite is going to be super hot in a week or even the end of this week. If you wanna roll and go ghost bustin let me know!!

BTW bushy.. Thanks for shorting its weight 😜 Closer to 23 (22.11oz) not to mention this weight came in after being in a gunny sack for 4 hours and I bled it out 😘
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Post by: NowhereMan on August 16, 2016, 05:36:57 PM: Thanks for putting this on, and congratulations on those quality fish.