Official 2016 DOTY results

Sorry this is a little late...I have been on the road in New Orleans and NYC and am home now but have flu so am still just limited to my phone and fat fingers.

Anyway, it was a VERY close finish to 2016 DOTY and when the dust settled Rob Luiz aka Sir Rob IV came out on top!!!

Rob had an epic year and dove HARD in some very nasty conditions, got some monster fish, and for the first time in DOTY history was able to beat out a competitor with more species of fish than he had...great stuff!!

Rob also had the biggest Sheephead, Olive and Kelpy of the year!

Rob will win an amazing Piscean Plaque and a brand new Jackson Kayak Kraken 13.5.

Huge Congrats Rob!!!!

Second place was claimed by Duane G. aka DG who led for a lot of the year and had one of the only three halibut taken in this years comp.

DG also had an outstanding year and finally got his very first  Sheephead ever and also biggest Cabezon, Black Rockfish, Copper and Scallop!!

DG will win a custom framed Amadeo print, and a brand new 85 quart Orion Cooler.

Congrats Duane!!!

Third place was taken by Steve A. aka Lorikay2.

Steve also had one of the year's few halibut, but was unable to seal the deal at the end.

Steve got some very impressive fish including a beautiful 29 inch male Sheephead!

Of special note is that Steve also saved the life of fellow DOTY player Thomas when he blacked out while diving earlier in the year.

Steve will also get a custom framed Amadeo print, and will get first pick from the prize table.

Great job Steve!!!

Following Steve we had:

4th: Yowlie
5th: ttwwaattaa
6th: Sean Otter
7th: BigJim
8th: Verm
9th: dogpaddle
10th: reefstalker

Our top Junior this year was young Josiah Ventura aka josiahVentura808, and top female was Star Argo aka 5tarfish.

Both had epic years, and I especially enjoyed watching young Josiah racking up firsts and personal bests while out diving with his Dad Wasen!!

Leaderboard here:

http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/leaderboard/list

Biggest fish (will each get a killer plaque) here:

http://doty.norcalkayakanglers.com/speciesleaders/list

Congrats again to all and thanks for playing!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

DG will win a custom framed Amadeo print, and a brand new 85 quart Orion Cooler.

A couple of great prizes for runner up. 

Congrats to all who placed, it takes a lot of time and effort to find all the these species. 

Congrats everyone.

Congrats to all!! Maybe in 2017 I will break my record of 3 species