Sturgeon Derby

I am looking at entering a sturgeon derby this weekend. It is put on my McAvoy Harbor in Bay Point. It is a 2 day tournament but I will only be able to fish it Saturday. $30 entry fee. Last year they paid out $21,000 each day of the derby in prizes. 12K for 1st place alone.
They choose a number between 46 and 72 and that is the target. If more than one entry hits the target I think the names go into a hat and they draw. The only prob is that you have to have a CF # to enter. No shore anglers either. I am headed to DMV to register my yak. It will be like $10. I got Friday off so I can go to the harbor and pay and get the info. I was thinking of headed to Bodega or somewhere Friday afternoon to pump some shrimp as I am sure everywhere will be sold out. There are over 700 boats entering.
I was wondering if anyone might be interested?
One prob is that the fish entered has to be ALIVE without any damage to the head or tail.
I haven't decided where to fish yet. I still have some logistics to go over.
I know it is 40 miles from Buck's the McAvoy. Not sure I could keep a fish alive that long even in a horse trough with water in the back of my truck.
Like I said, I haven't decided where to fish yet in relation to the harbor. I am familiar with Buck's tho. If anyone would be so kind as to PM me with the numbers of the sweet spot I would be grateful ( especially if I come back with some $$$ )
If anyone has some suggestions of a hot spot or wants to just go out and fish let me know.
Rain or shine I am fishing for sturgeon Saturday.
Tote

Hi Tote,

It sound like you have a well-Worth  mission ahead of you if accomplished, especially to try and bring a live Dino to the scales with the platform you will be using (Kayak). I wish you lots of luck!!! And if you pull it of and end up on top you will be definitely the Sturgeon God in my book!

Again Good Luck!!!!



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The strugeon derby may need to be canceled, I heard on the news last night that DFG is meeting today to discuss a proposed emergency closure on white sturgeon.

Thanks for the heads up Bill.
I guess i will know by today or tomorrow.
If it is closed then the macks at Tahoe better be worried.