NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: Bushy on June 14, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
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Hi guys:
WAnt to remind everyone that the kayak connection in conjunction with oceean kayaks is putting on the annual Father's Day kayak fishing tournament.
Loch Lomond opens at 6am, so get there early and wait for the gate so you can get a good parking place. Tourney is set to begin at "daybreak."
i suppose that means when enough guys get there and get the yaks in the water. it will alrady be light by 6am for sure.
Good news is that the trout fishing hads been pretty good at the lake, and they got a 1500 lb plant of Coleman variety (pink meat) just Tuesday.
I'm going to be trolling the middle of the lake see what I can catch.
also, the ranger says she has "heard of" a number of 5-6 pound bass caught in the past week. Pity to keep a largemouth, but for a new kayak....?
Anyway, check the Kayak Connection website for an entry form, or sign up on the day of. Hope to see you there!
Allen
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Allen,
We'll see you there. Bass and trout gear in hand.
Cheers,
Stuart
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For all you yakkers that think you are going to be fishing on the ocean this weekend... check the weather forecasts. Fishing for a new yak seems a whole lot better than watching tv at home.
Tight lines,
Freddie
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Yes....please.....fish for trout!
:smt002
MolBasser
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Awwright! Molbasser's strategy seems pretty clear.....big bass, eh?
think I'll stick to the middle of the lake and troll for trout, though I just might unveil the secxret bass lure. never known to fail......
Allen
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good luck to you guys I have to sit this one out
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I'll be there - looking forward!
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It will be great to see you Mooch!
Anyone who wants to show up can enter the contest on that day, just get therre early! I'll be by the launch ramp and we'll shoot off the starting gun from there.
Allen
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How do you get there from Monterey. I know i have to take 17 N. how far do i go on 17 N before i have to exit
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You don't need to get on 17 at all, but you could.
If you do get on 17 you exit on Mt. Hermon road just a tad out of santa cruz.
Take Mt. Hermon to East Zyante road and turn right. From E. Zyante you should be able to follow the signs.
It is easy to map out on maps.google.
I think the turns are thus.
Highway 1 to 17N
17N to Mt. Hermon (L)
Mt. Hermon to E. Zyante (R)
E. Zyante to Lompico Rd. (L) (fork in the road)
Lompico Rd. to West Dr. (L) follow the road left and up
West road winds up the hill and turns into sequoia ave which leads to the gate.
Gate opens at 6 am.
MolBasser
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Allen, is there a cost involved? I'd assume so. How much?
Garen
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Day of event entry is $35
It will cost you $6 to park and launch at the lake.
MolBasser
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Hey Garen!
dude, you gotta come up and meet some of the NCKA crowd.
The entry list is very short, so there's a good chance of winning a brand new Ocean Kayak PROWLER.
I think the kayak has not yet been shipped from the factory as yet, which is a good thing, because the winner can pick the color of chaice.
(I think yellow is nice)
also, I'll be gone all next week on a camping trip with the kids to Eagle Lake, but when I get back, Garen, we have to go out fishing here in Santa Cruz, OK?
Allen
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Hey SCallen,
Is this a annual event for you and family. I went for the first time last 4th of July. Camp and tried out the trout fishing. Rented a boat and fished mostly on the side what they called, I think, Eagle Ridge. Didn't catch anything tho.
On my last day there. I tried offthe shore near the camp ground and hooked into this nice 3 pounder It was the only fish i caught in the 15min. I was fishing. I was hooked and plan on going back this July. Maybe I'll run into you. Have fun and enjoy :smt004
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Mol,
Thanks for the direction. I'm going to try and make it there and join the fun :smt003
Alex
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My buddy Edsel will be entering the derby as well :smt002
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My son Alex and I signed up yesterday, then went to Bayside and confessed our ignorance and paid Todd penance for his advice and artifacts. He said we'd catch a big one.
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Mol,
Thanks for the direction. I'm going to try and make it there and join the fun :smt003
Alex
After going there this morning, I'm not sure that my directions will work. I tend to go along graham hill road to e. zyante. when I was on e. zyante this morning I looked for Mt. Hermon and didn't see it.....
And.....GET THERE EARLY. Gates open at 6. I highly recommend being in line at 5:30. Father's day is a VERY busy day at Loch Lomond. There are going to be a bunch of people there fishing for trout.
I will get there pretty early to drink coffee and shoot the baloney in line. channel 69, blue pathfinder with a lime green Drifter.
PS, I got some very juicy info today, but no fish.
MolBasser
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what do you guys think the wind will do to lomond?
sounds fun, but I'm allergic to parking and crowds and spending money.
if I could teleport in on my yak, I'd be good.
good luck to you guys!
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I'm gonna have to miss this one too. Just too much going on. I should be good for the saltwater one in Sept, if that happens.
Best of luck to all of you, should be a nice day to be out there.
Sean
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Alex:
I wish I could give directions....but I don't know all the street names.
Eagle lake is a first for me and the kids. the wife is going to hawaii, and I had the chance to take Max and Ema on a camping trip where we could actually FISH.
Roger keeling is a guide up there and a regular gurest on the radio show, and I've been hearing about Eagle, Almanor, antelope, etc for a few years now.
We were going to go to Almanor with one night at eagle, but the bite has shut down at Almanor cause the water warmed.
so it's Eagle lake baaby, on Monday.
I'm bringing the Prowler13 for Ema and the malibu 2 XL for me and Max.
Shimano trout rod and reels with 6 pound test, and mooch for the trout in 50 feet of water....I'll take pix.
Hey if you show up on sunday remiond me to give you that newspaper article from last year. i've been carrying it around ever since.....sorry.
Allen
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what do you guys think the wind will do to lomond?
sounds fun, but I'm allergic to parking and crowds and spending money.
if I could teleport in on my yak, I'd be good.
good luck to you guys!
The wind has been picking up at around 11am. It was dead still calm from 7-10 am this morning. Glass. No clouds, water visibility improving but still very stained.
I begged the rangers to let me launch my yak Saturday night at closing and leave it overnight, but they said "no".
Ah well.....
The weather should be fantastic for the tourney.
Don't forget your ultralight rods if you want to annoy the bluegill after the tournament (heck, they make perfect trout rods too).
MolBasser
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Good luck to you guys at both spots. Eagle lake is only 80 miles from me but I have to save gas money for that non-kayak/ pier derby on the 24 at Berkeley Pier. Its free so if any of you want to join me let me know before the derby.