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Title: HMB derby
Post by: INSANEDUANE on June 10, 2007, 06:55:40 PM: Well it had to happen soon or later I could not be happier with todays
Win because when I seen how many kayaks were on the beach this morning,
I did not think I had a chance to take first place but the live smelt was just
To good for MR ling to resist yeeehaaa :smt007

It was peer hell waiting on the beach for everyone to come in with their
Catch and when I seen Allen lift his game clip out of his kayak my
Hart sank when I got a look at his ling I just had a feeling he, beat
Me but in the end I got him, by one inch that was close to close. :smt010

As for the ling he fought hard all the way to the end but I had
My 975LD with 20 # line and a shimano TDR 8.6 trolling rod
This was my first time out with this rod and it did real well
I think I will keep it. :smt005

Now I would like to thank HMB kayaks for putting on this
Derby and cobra kayaks for putting up the kayak for this event
+ BILL and everyone who made this one best fishing trips
I have ever had I am on cloud 9 baby. :smt001
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: alien on June 10, 2007, 08:02:26 PM: insaneduane,

There were a lot of yakers out today and you came out on top! Congratulation on the winning Lingzilla :smt001 An earlier post, you showed forty of your friends. How many of them did you have to sacrifice before you hooked up :smt003

Congratulations Man!!!

Alex
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: gotbaitgofish on June 10, 2007, 08:07:22 PM: WAY 2 :smt006 :smt068 :smt066 :smt070 GO

insaneduane
:smt003
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: kayakjack on June 10, 2007, 08:13:17 PM: DUDE, SHOW ME THE FISH
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: SBD on June 10, 2007, 08:29:20 PM: All of the bait making karma came through...congrats! Lets see some pics!!!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: polepole on June 10, 2007, 08:30:06 PM: Gotta love it when a plan comes together. Way to go Duane!!! Pics man, we want pics.

-Allen
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: jdyak on June 10, 2007, 08:49:13 PM: Congratulations Duane, you deserve this win! :smt002

There were atleast 50 kayaks on the water, foggy in the morning, clearing somewhat around 10.

Danglin almost performed his Newbie trick, lost a good size Halibut near the entrance of the Harbor.

Good times, Great people.

John
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: eyeatbay on June 10, 2007, 08:52:51 PM: Cool contour map! It seems ~2 miles out of the harbor. Waiting to see exciting Pics. How big (size and weight) is the No.1 ling? Congrates.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: bsteves on June 10, 2007, 08:54:09 PM: Congratulations Duane! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do to that new kayak of yours.

Oh, and on't forget to update your signature :smt002
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Tote on June 10, 2007, 08:54:49 PM: Sounds like everyone had a great time.
Congrats Duane.
Now LET'S SEE SOME PICS!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: craigh on June 10, 2007, 09:06:07 PM: Congrats on the win, I'll be there next year. I was on call for work this weekend :smt009

I've been waiting for pics and a report all afternoon.. from the derby :smt003

Craigh
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Bungle on June 10, 2007, 09:10:54 PM: Congrats on the big win, Duane! Of course, big thanks to Chuck and Bill and everyone who had a hand in organizing/orchestrating the event.

I'll get the pics started with this, the lone picture I took today...
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Just one small wave of anglers on their way out of the harbor, through the fog.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: KZ on June 10, 2007, 09:12:33 PM: HUGE Congrats Duane! Nice to see you come up with a win! You certainly have put in your dues! Welcome to the dark side (club Marauder).

EK
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: granitedive on June 10, 2007, 09:20:41 PM: What a great day! I was a bit intimidated by the fog; I haven't been on the water much last year or this year (mostly in it), so I was a bit intimidated by not knowing where the @*^% I was most of the time. I think I'm out of my league with you guys, but if I keep fishing with y'all, hopefully that'll change.
Duane, congrats on the well-deserved win; you worked the science and the mojo and it payed off wonderfully!
Thanks to Bill, Chuck, HMB yaks and everyone who donated prizes.
I'm in for next year!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Bill on June 10, 2007, 09:29:32 PM: We had an amazing turnout today, 72 kayak anglers!!! :thumbsup: The fog was pretty thick out there today and the swell was intense at times but Duane and everyone powered through. Final standings:

1. Duane - 32 inch ling
2. Allen Bushnell - 31 inch ling
3. Dave Swenson - 28.5 inch ling

The special Hobie bait tank prize went to Ben with a 28 inch ling. The raffle was an amazing success as well. Tin cleaned up winning the Bob Franko custom rod, scotty rod holder and the MacSki!! We raised $1,008 for the ASA!!! Amazing!

Thanks to everyone that came and fished, Doug and Chris at HMB Kayak Company, Cobra, Outback Adventures, Hook 1, Aquan, Rollez and Mel Cottons for there support.

Special thanks to Chuck in for doing all the hard work behind the scenes. This would not happen without Chuck!

I got one picture of Duane on the water but it is way out of focus. I will post it anyways.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Seabreeze on June 10, 2007, 09:57:13 PM: Found that Ling even in the fog......good going! Bring on more pics y'all for those of us doing chores all day.............
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Rock Hopper on June 10, 2007, 10:14:06 PM: Congratulations, Duane!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Isda on June 10, 2007, 11:12:10 PM: Duane,

You are the man and you deserve the win. I learned a lot today and finally had a chance to test the live bait tank and it worked perfectly. Thats a mighty nice GPS you have there being able to find structure when you need it.

I wanted to let you know the bait tank in my vehicle with the recirculation system is now working perfectly and I had zero kill rate this time around. Actually, I had to throw most of the bait back. Many thanks to you for all information on keeping bait alive.

Luis
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 10, 2007, 11:47:11 PM: A big THANK YOU! to everyone who made my first foray into the big blue a memorable one. Good times, great people, delicious food, big fun.

Below are some additional pics. Just PM me if you want a pic removed, or want a bigger file size for printing.

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 10, 2007, 11:53:46 PM: More pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 11, 2007, 12:02:42 AM: More pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 11, 2007, 12:06:25 AM: More pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 11, 2007, 12:08:35 AM: More pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 11, 2007, 12:11:30 AM: More pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: AI Fisher on June 11, 2007, 12:16:43 AM: A few more pics...

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Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Red Fish n Dive on June 11, 2007, 12:26:28 AM: A nice win Duane.... :thumleft:
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ChuckE on June 11, 2007, 05:55:18 AM: Congrats Duane. A very derserved win with that solid ling. That's karma coming back around at ya two-fold.

WTG to SCAllen and Dave for 2nd & 3rd.... and to Paul for being the top Hobie finisher and winning the Livewell.

The mass start of 72 kayaks was an incredible sight and a very proud moment for NCKA.

Despite the fog and the many members who weren't able to attend, it all turned nice. I was glad to see the fog break which helped everyone find their way back to the harbor.

Thanks again to Doug and the HMB Kayak Co., our generous prize sponsors, and all of the members who helped out.

AI... thanks for taking and posting those pics.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: sackyak on June 11, 2007, 07:00:40 AM: That was a great time. The fog made it tough but the NCKA crew was tops. Congratulations to the winners. I need more luck either for the derby or the raffle either one. :smt005 Her a a couple of photos. Probably similar to ones already posted>
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Hat Trick on June 11, 2007, 08:13:47 AM: i enjoyed fishing with the club, and the bbq/party was excellent. i am proud that ncka was the first kayak club to drain the keg at hmb kayak company. i would like to thank chuck and bill for holding the event, as well hmb kayak company for the use of their facilities. fishin was good for me, i left with a 25" ling, 14" green ling, an olive and a black.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2007, 08:19:45 AM: Thanks to Chuck and Bill for a great day. The wind held off just long enough. Congrats to Duane and Allen!!

The armada, ready to launch...

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Freddie and Stuart, in the fog off of Mavericks (I think)...

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Mooch, proud about his catch of the day...

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-- Dave
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Big J on June 11, 2007, 08:45:44 AM: A big thanks to everyone for such an incredible day! Even though my catch of the day was just about every species of kelp, getting out there in the fog was a confidence builder for me. I really enjoyed meeting you guys (and gals, I'm pleased to say) and putting faces to screen names. What a great group of people!

Janice aka "Big J"
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: LoletaEric on June 11, 2007, 08:52:02 AM: Looks like a great event. Way to go to everyone who participated. Congrats to Duane and the other winners. :smt001
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: splashdown on June 11, 2007, 09:00:33 AM: Thanks to all who put on a great show and it was nice to meet everyone. Hopefully hook up with one or more of you on the sea again. :smt001

Big "J" nice to meet with you
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 11, 2007, 09:36:05 AM: Many thanks to all those who participated :smt023 and to all the Sponsors that donated prizes. Thanks to Doug and Chris of HMB Kayak Company for their hospitality and support.

I also wanted to thank Bob Neal for the great Saturday night chili dinner and also sharing his live bait with me (I caught several underlings with live shiners) and also to Tim / Mr. Magoo for also sharing his frozen squid (which caught several chinas and gophers).

Congrats to Duane, Allan and Dave for their ability to find quality fish while others (like me) were lost in the fog :smt011 :smt003

Thanks to: Frank, Joe and Jennifer, JTF and Jason for taking charge of the BBQ grill.

special mention: Rich / Granite Dive = the lobster creole was awesome :smt045

pics to follow....
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ZeeHokkaido on June 11, 2007, 09:41:29 AM: 72 yaks!! Congrats Bill, this thing is gettin huge! And huge congrats to ya Duane, it all came back and I'm sure the new yak is making it ooooh so much better. Good one everyone for getting together and going out it looks like an absolute blast! One thing is for sure, I won't miss another NCKA tournament. :smt011

Z
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: jselli on June 11, 2007, 09:50:17 AM: Thanks for a great time Bill and Chuck, you guys rock. Gongrats to Duane for his first place ling and Dave and Allen for 2nd and 3rd. Dave you have a 2nd and 3rd place finish. You better win the big one soon! You don't want to end up like Peyton Manning before he won the big one. :smt002 :smt002
Anyway I didn't think about this till later but normally if I can't see land from shore because of the fog it seems a little spooky. However, with so many kayaks on the water it never realy crossed my mind. Great event!

Jason
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Pacifico on June 11, 2007, 09:54:43 AM: What a great event that was. It seems like it's impossible to attend an NCKA event that isn't top notch.

Liz was totally excited about the black she caught, her first kayak fishing rock fish!! I'm glad she didn't feak out on the swells and the fog. :smt003 Thanks Chuck for letting us hang with you for a bit...it was good to be guided over to the green can.

One thing that's for sure is that I'm going to be buying a GPS real soon.

Congrats to Duane and all of the other winners and a big thank you to all those responsible for putting the event on and also to the sponsors who provided such great prizes.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: FisHunter on June 11, 2007, 10:47:32 AM: Thx to Bill and all else who put in their time to make 72 MAD YAKers take to the ocean!
Even if I only lasted about 30min. of jiggin/bobbin.

Grats to INSANE DUANE of the EASTBAY SLAYERS!! He hooks all up with the smelt when he can, but this time?
NOT!! way to get down Duane!

Pic#1 ~I think this BULL had mistaken my yellow colored yak as a potential cow hookup

Pic#2 ~ outside the wall Dan is lurkin

Would do it all again in a heartbeat!! When is the next get together? (not elk) :smt005
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ScottThornley on June 11, 2007, 11:32:09 AM: A big huge thanks to Chuck and Bill for arranging the logistics of the tournament, and to all those sponsors that contributed ! Cobra, MacSki, HMB Kayaks, and Hobie just to start the list. And for all those of you that helped to bring in those additional sponsors!

That was a very impressive starting lineup of kayaks. I just have to wonder what the folks on the docks were thinking as the entire flotilla went out this morning. Plastic Navy indeed.

Conditions were pretty nice south of Pillar Point, but became very reminiscent of Elk 2006 + fog once you were "outside". I was beginning to question my beeline to the 50 foot depth zone 1 mile northwest of Pillar Point when I hadn't seen a soul in about 2 hours. Just after I did a radio check to reassure myself that the rest of you'se were still out there, I saw cafecraig through the fog. It wasn't long after that that the fog lifted just a bit, and the chop seemed to die down significantly as well. Lo and behold there were about half a dozen other 'yakers out there.

As for the fishing itself, I put one measly black in the boat, and had 4-5 short takes on the monster scampi that I was using. One little aggro underling let go right below the boat, and every time I tried to drop the jig, it would grab it again. I wanted to catch it just to teach it a lesson, but it eventually tired of the game and I was able to back to fishing. Fishing was slow enough that anyone that brought in a fish is to be commended. So extremely big kudos to the tourney winners!

Regards,
Scott
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: guitarzan on June 11, 2007, 01:44:39 PM: Congrats to the winners! Sounded like a great time... next year Im in it!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2007, 02:53:47 PM: Quote from: Frankfishing on June 11, 2007, 11:58:20 AM
Their was one guy yelling at us from a boat about how many of us their are on the beach.

Reminds me of my favorite moment from the day. As we all launched, I noticed a light on in the boat at the corner of the first pier. Didn't see anyone on the boat and was thinking there was just a light left on, when out of the berth window a crusty old geezer sticks his head out, sees 70 kayaks floating past, and says "Ooh, the bite must be on today!!"

I imagine that he'd have really freaked if he woke up only as 70 kayaks were landing / invading.

-- Dave
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Danglin on June 11, 2007, 03:11:38 PM: Big Congrats InsaneDwane on a Much Deserved win :thumbsup:

Your Plan and Karma payed off,

Your Plan Killed, Your Karma shook my monster Hali :smt089

All Good though, You would have killed me if I took another one from ya @ the last minute :smt005

Big Thanks to " Mooch " for reminding me every 5 Minutes with the " Your supposed to land those " comment...

I have to drown my sorrows in Rancho Leonaro :smt028

Great to see everyone and it would be nice to have more get to gethers, been to long...

Maybe more Money Between Friends (MBF )events to keep it simple and still be interesting,$$$$

Thanks to:

West Marine for the 3rd Place prize of a nice VHF radio and the coupons...

Very hard to keep awake @ the B-Q, No sleep for 3 days 2 Dramamine made getting home very eventful,

Great Event, nice to see so many Yakers, look forward to future events,

But lets spread the love on the Raffles!! :smt013

Hasta Lueagos................Danglin :smt028
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Great Bass 2 on June 11, 2007, 03:25:42 PM: Hey Duane -

Way to go. All that good karma from getting us all that bait for months finally paid off. You certainly deserved it :smt003. My 24 inch ling looks like a dink compared to yours although any ling is better than no ling. Good to fish with Etienne although I am sure he thought I was crazy when we hit a couple of big swells just south of Mavericks. All in all a good day and great company.

Scott
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: reelfish on June 11, 2007, 03:27:26 PM: Congrats Duane, I wished I could have been there. Sounds and looks like from the pictures it was a wild time.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ChuckE on June 11, 2007, 04:00:28 PM: Quote from: Bill on June 10, 2007, 09:29:32 PM
Thanks to everyone that came and fished, Doug and Chris at HMB Kayak Company, Cobra, Outback Adventures, Hook 1, Aquan, Rollez (Wheeleez) and Mel Cottons for there support.
A BIG THANK YOU too to the Outdoor Pro Shop, Accurate, Jebran/Hibernet, and West Marine. :notworthy:

It's nice to having so many sponsors to thank!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Hat Trick on June 11, 2007, 04:14:11 PM: hey chuck, that was quite a party you threw, how ya' feelin'?
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Bushy on June 11, 2007, 04:24:40 PM: Many thanks to Bill and Chuck for a well-planned and executed event!

I'll admit that I was a bit disappointed my ling didn't quite measure up, but there's no one I'd rather lose to than Duane. Karma, indeed.

WTG Duane, luck definitely plays a part, but first you have to do everything right.

I heard that today HMB area we fished at is like Victory at Sea. Mike Sapp (solsrf) called and ssaaid it was outrageous whitewater everywhere we were fishing yesterday, by the point. Looks like the swell picked up. Good timing for us!

Thanks to all for the great pix. I'm amazed especially at the launch photos. All those fishing yaks!

Great to see or meet everyone yesterday, and we're really looking forward to the next big NCKA get-together.....

Also great to see Bob Franko and Ben Sleeter make an appearance at the shindig. Franko wis very impressed with our breed of fishers, as well he should be. Fish count for more when they are caught from a kayak.

Love to see some more pix from those that clicked 'em!

Allen

Allen
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: INSANEDUANE on June 11, 2007, 05:00:39 PM: Hay everyone just got off work and man I am tired I think I passed out at 700pm
Last night I was so tired when I got home yesterday I could hardly make a post
As for pics I did not take any my cam is dead so I guess I will be getting a new one.

As for the GPS map it is from ‘Magellan meridian marine’ the software is
MAPSEND BLUENAV North America it came with the GPS’.
Real good stuff you can download from the GPS or too the GPS’ with
This software you can plan your trip on your pc and download to the GPS
And find your way too the waypoints you program so cool I just love it the whole day I knew Where I was at and could find my way back to the rocks and stay on the fish
This is the best map out there as far as GPS go’s it by far has the most detail
of all the maps out there.

If you have a MAGELLAN with MAPSEND software you have to save your
Track on the GPS first then upload to your PC and it will show your track
Line on the map then you do a screen capture then open paint and paste the
Screen capture and trim out what you don’t need then save as jpeg on your
Desktop or wherever you want.

As for the derby' man what a day it was great to see the big turnout
What will it be like 2 or 3 years from now 200 kayaks?

I tell you this much I can’t wait till ELK my 40 friends are excited
To go to I will choose the biggest and the best for that one + I have
And new weapon that I am working on but it won’t help me catch
Any fish but it will make the day much easier.

will be doing a live bait trip real soon look for the post
free bait for everyone or as manny as I can do the record
is 7 yakers so far but I think I can beat that.

CYA duane :smt006
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ChuckE on June 11, 2007, 05:02:46 PM: Quote from: cpkayak on June 11, 2007, 04:14:11 PM
hey chuck, that was quite a party you through, how ya' feelin'?
Chris... funny you ask. I was so beat, I almost fall asleep at the wheel (not good!). When I got home, I hit the sack for a couple hours.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: JTF.. on June 11, 2007, 05:04:41 PM: What a great derby! The fog rollin in, the 70+ madyakkers racing for the reefs, at first I was kinda not into it with the lack of sleep, but then, red bull, and away I went. I finally started hookin fish in the last 2 hours when I switched over to a 4" anchovie fish trap, my catches, 3 small blacks released, a 18" cabezon, a 16" greenling, and a 14" black&yella. The greenling had 1" worms in the meat when I fillet'd it. :smt092 gnarly...

As for the winners, Duane, congrats, me and Chuck were talking about what a hardcore fisherman you are, and Allen, way to go and Dave, thats 2 derbys within a years time you've placed in. It was nice to see 3 experienced yak fishers take the wins. It was nice meetin some new faces and I look forward to fishing with some of you again. Tin, congrats on winning all those goodies, you should trade one of them for some turbo fins for your hobie. :smt044

Thanks to all those who contributed and to Chuck & Bill for makin it happen. Whens the next one??? We should try to have an impromptu halibut & striper derby before Elk???? jtf..
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: sayak on June 11, 2007, 05:27:56 PM: Way to go Duane! :smt003
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: bananayak on June 11, 2007, 05:40:15 PM: Oh my, those conditions?!? Your all so brave! :smt007 Congrats to all of you.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Big J on June 11, 2007, 05:48:20 PM: More pix...
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Big J on June 11, 2007, 06:02:53 PM: One last photo (from me)...
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Frankfishing on June 11, 2007, 09:51:03 PM: More of the event!
(click on pictures to enlarge)

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HMB 2007

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Prep for beach launch

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The crew sharing time

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Exiting the Harbor

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11:45 am check in

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Landing

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BBQ

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Sharing the feast

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The start of the social

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Bill pulling ticket

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Bill reading off raffle ticket

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Winner with Kayak

To Duane,Al and Dave way to go gentlemen. And everyones right Duane good things happen to good people.You three are the best of NCKA.
To the Hobie bait tank winner ENVY is the word for you brother. I was so looking forward to hooking that tank to my Revo.
Tin how the hell did you do that? You outfitted yourself just about in one day.
To the sponsors you folks rock and made a great day even better with your generousity.

Like everyone else I was totally burnt out by the end of the day. That fog was intense and keep me at the edge of my (kayak) seat all day. Wow did I sleep.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on June 11, 2007, 09:52:39 PM: I just wanna say thanks to everyone; but of course Bill & Chuck (maybe Mooch too!?) for made such a great tourney happen!!! :smt041 I really enjoying meeting those crazy yakers & great seen those newbies (esp. the one guy who got fishing pole, rodholder, & the kingfisher too)!!! Condition was much better & I caught more fish this year but it was baby day for me...
Congrats to Duane (you're truly insane) & thanks for making Brian's giant Cab (AOTY's #1 Cab right now) look like baby :smt023
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Danglin on June 11, 2007, 10:08:43 PM: I forgot to say something about how lucky Cobra kayaks was to have InsaneDwane win...

By the time he is through " Pimpin " that Cobra,

He will be their new " Poster Boy " :smt004,

Can't wait to see what ya do with it, I'm sure you will set the bar even higher......Danglin
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Fishtrap329 on June 11, 2007, 10:31:07 PM: Wow what a ****ing great event! Thanks to Bill, Chuck, CPkayak, Danglin, others in helping plan,organize and execute this event. Congrat to Duane, Allen and Dave for the great catches. As for myself caught and release 3 short lings. Caught and kept two blacks for proof that I actually went fishing. For supplying eveyone with baits, it is most deserving that Duane win first place.

Lady luck was sure on my side during the raffle. I won tee shirt, a pole holder, a Bob Franko fishing rod and a Macski Kingfisher kayak. I think I woulda got kill if I won one more prize. :smt044 Well, I just hope I didn't used up all my luck. I going to need it for the Elk derby.

Btw JTF, I have turbo fins. I just never but should put them on.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: bsteves on June 11, 2007, 10:38:25 PM: Hey congrats again Duane!

Quote from: insaneduane on June 11, 2007, 05:00:39 PM
...I tell you this much I can’t wait till ELK my 40 friends are excited
To go to I will choose the biggest and the best for that one...

I'm afraid the registration for Elk is full to non-Mendo County residents. Besides who picks their fishing partners based on size?

At least I'm assuming you're referring to fishing buddies, because I'm pretty sure transporting live finfish between bodies of water is against the regulations. But then again what do I know, I'm just a suspected Mexican scallop poacher.

Brian
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: SandMan on June 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM: Bill, Chuck, Mooch and everyone that helped...Great Tourney! Thanks a bunch to the sponsors and congrats to the winners. Duane we all looked up to you as the bait guy but now you're our HMB ling slayer. Allen, Dave, Paul, you guys gave it a good shot (especially Allen's ling) but you certainly earned the respect from the rest of us. Good to meet new folks and put some faces to the names. Mooch thanks for the "chatter" on the radio, it gave us something to laugh about while we were all paddling around in the twilight zone.

Going out in the fog was weird and since I wanted to fish some spots where fish weren't already spooked, I went searching for some mystery structure that I never found. What I did find was that I was out in the middle of no where and had PBs roaring pass me in the fog...not good. In the distance I could hear the green can so I paddled towards it and ran into my fellow yakkers. I never did find that monster ling but I did hook up with a few cabbies. Kept one for dinner and figured that only a good sized ling was worth going for at this point.

Then the wind started kicking in...time to head for home. No visuals of the harbor from the green can so we just headed for the fog horn. Then the wind really started to pick up and every stroke took some effort. If you guys are wondering why you were wasted well you probably put in 3 times the energy you normally use to get back to the beach. Good thing I car pooled with Scott (GB2), he kept talking to me to keep me awake on the way home.

Tim, good going in scoring on the raffle...I hope you bought a lottery ticket on your way home before your lucky streak ends.

Gary
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Danglin on June 11, 2007, 10:43:42 PM: Just a thought :smt012

Is 72 participants a record for a Northen California KayakFishing Tournament?
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: bsteves on June 11, 2007, 10:49:03 PM: Quote from: Danglin on June 11, 2007, 10:43:42 PM
Just a thought :smt012

Is 72 participants a record for a Northen California KayakFishing Tournament?

Yep, unless there was some sort of large underground "Northern California Kayak Fishing" derby that no one talks about. I just checked for a www.nckf.org and it's the "Nothern California Kendo Federation".
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Danglin on June 11, 2007, 10:59:34 PM: Kendo is very kool....

:smt062 :smt075 :smt021 :smt064 :smt027 :kungfu
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: SBD on June 12, 2007, 06:58:51 AM: 72 is definitely a record...great turn-out!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ark on June 12, 2007, 08:33:55 AM: Awesome pics. We went out in really foggy conditions. I wouldn't have gone on my own but felt pretty comfortable going out with the group. Fishing was rough. Got some bites on my swimbait but nothing stuck. Next time I need to add a stinger hook at the end. The chartplotter worked wonders in my fishfinder and I knew at all times were I was during the derby.

Congrats to all who won the prizes.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ChuckE on June 12, 2007, 04:36:07 PM: A pic of Tin "VWtech" after winning the MacSki, the Bob Franko rod, and a Scotty Rod Holder. He's one seriously lucky dude. At the last Mendo Bendo Raffle he won a nice AT carbon paddle and a Hobie cooler/tacklebox. But then again.... he usually buys about $40 in tickets per raffle. A good investment for sure!!!

The other pic is of Angel "Pacifico" (with his namesake inhand) winning the Hibernet stowable landing net with the spare paddle attachment.

Congrats you lucky dogs!!!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Kevin on June 12, 2007, 07:03:07 PM: Thanks to Bill and Chuckfor organizing such a great event. Thanks to all the sponsors (and to the folks who arranged for the prizes). I haven't fished one of these events for a while, so it was great to see everyone. Congrats to all the winners!

It sure seems like the experienced fisherman are taking these tourneys pretty seriously these days. I think the "rookie luck" (curse?) days may be numbered. Just a hunch.

Kevin
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Ben on June 12, 2007, 07:55:37 PM: CONGRATS! Duane, Allen, Dave :smt003 and all those at HMB this past weekend. I've really enjoyed reading all the threads and checking out the photos. Wish I could have been there. I was planning to attend right up until Saturday. Unfortunately I think someone put the mojo on me :smt011 and gave my luck to Duane. I'm sure the results would have been different if I were able to have made it. Don't count me out though. I will be haunting another NCKA event soon. By the way, I am the dreaded "ROOKIE" :smt077

Ben :smt005
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Freddie on June 12, 2007, 10:18:34 PM: Congrats to Bill and Chucke for putting on another great event. The turn out was awesome. Big congrats to Duane for winning. I couldn't be happier for anyone more than him for winning. Especially after all the times he has provided bait for everybody. Nice job Duane...

Freddie
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2007, 08:51:19 PM: Check out the home page of Coastside...

http://www.coastsidefishingclub.com (http://www.coastsidefishingclub.com)

(http://www.coastsidefishingclub.com/coastside_files/Image/kyak.jpg)

Congrats again, Duane!!

-- Dave
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Kevin on June 13, 2007, 09:44:39 PM: Quote from: Dave on June 13, 2007, 08:51:19 PM
Check out the home page of Coastside...

-- Dave

Dude! Yer famous!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ChuckE on June 13, 2007, 09:53:55 PM: Sweet! Now... we just need to teach Duane to do the fishsniffer pose so we see his fish a little better. :smt002
Props from Coastside is good thing for sure. Thanks to Chris CPkayak for being our connection.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: FisHunter on June 14, 2007, 07:18:32 AM: They could of mentioned his MasterBaitMakin handle. I wish I would have been walkin through the background during this shot, DAM IT!!

GET YOUR FAME ON! :smt004
Duane, you might be seeing more yaks showin up at the wall now :smt044
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ReelKnots on June 14, 2007, 08:06:46 AM: Quote from: scwafish on June 12, 2007, 06:58:51 AM
72 is definitely a record...great turn-out!

If those 72 people joining again for next years derby?....for sure is going to break the record because I will be joining them.. :smt003 :smt005...

Congratulations to all the winners on this event...
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 10:48:12 AM: Saturday night pics from the HMB tailgate party.....
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 10:51:22 AM: more...
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 10:53:54 AM: more....
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: raymac on June 14, 2007, 11:22:58 AM: I see that the winner and friends with the 32in ling made home page coastsidefishingclub.com (http://coastsidefishingclub.com)
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: ReelKnots on June 14, 2007, 12:32:37 PM: Quote from: Mooch on June 14, 2007, 10:51:22 AM
more...

Nice Picture Bro...but where's the San Miguel Beer?...and a pulutan ( Dinuguan) in the side? :smt002..
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 01:07:27 PM: Quote from: ReelKnots on June 14, 2007, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: Mooch on June 14, 2007, 10:51:22 AM
more...

Nice Picture Bro...but where's the San Miguel Beer?...and a pulutan ( Dinuguan) in the side? :smt002..

I was gonna bring some lumpia but there was no fryer available :smt011 Next time :smt002
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: FisHunter on June 14, 2007, 01:13:34 PM: Nice Picture Bro...but where's the San Miguel Beer?...and a pulutan ( Dinuguan) in the side? :smt002..
[/quote]

[/quote]Is this some kind of PINOY code talk? :smt002

Thanks for the pics bra!
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 01:20:51 PM: Quote
Is this some kind of PINOY code talk? [/quote]

you got it....we (da pinoys) are simply taking over slowly but surely....note: we already own Daly City, some parts of Union City and Vallejo :smt002 Like the Chinese who own every friggin laundry and dry cleaning :smt011.....we pinoys claim the baggage handling industry in the SF Airport.....coz that just how we roll :smt045
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: bsteves on June 14, 2007, 01:26:45 PM: Quote
we pinoys claim the baggage handling industry in the SF Airport.

Hey Mooch, tell your peeps to stop misplacing my luggage.
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: mooch on June 14, 2007, 02:12:41 PM: Quote from: bsteves on June 14, 2007, 01:26:45 PM
Quote
we pinoys claim the baggage handling industry in the SF Airport.

Hey Mooch, tell your peeps to stop misplacing my luggage.

.....maybe you should tip 'em better next time :smt002
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: INSANEDUANE on June 14, 2007, 03:51:31 PM: hay guys I seen the coastside pic to cool :smt007
I will be keeping that one forever

just got off work going to hit the wall and try this new kayak just going
to troll some hooches and have some beers will post what I think when I get back :smt006
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: splashdown on June 14, 2007, 05:25:21 PM: Dinuguan!! Did someone say Dinuguan!!! I want some. Who has rice!!!! Mooch you get the cooker mounted to the yak yet or do you have Duane working on it?

Man this thread went down hill quick with the pinoy talk!! :smt001 :smt001 :smt001
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: alien on June 14, 2007, 05:48:31 PM: Quote from: bsteves on June 14, 2007, 01:26:45 PM
Quote
we pinoys claim the baggage handling industry in the SF Airport.

Hey Mooch, tell your peeps to stop misplacing my luggage.

Brian, I Don'T Think they misplaced It! :smt002
Title: Re: HMB derby
Post by: Pacifico on June 17, 2007, 10:23:54 PM: Here are some pics I took. As usual...late.

Mo' money, mo' problems!!! (Bill getting raffle ticket change out of the vault)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/HMB%20Tourney%2007/IMGP0807-600.jpg)

Hmmm mmm good... beer and hot dogs
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/HMB%20Tourney%2007/IMGP0802-600.jpg)

Mooch spittin' knowledge
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/HMB%20Tourney%2007/IMGP0803-600.jpg)

Bill telling the story of 2006 best hook up of the year
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z68/pacifico_fishing/HMB%20Tourney%2007/IMGP0831-600.jpg)