Halibut Derby Aug. 9 Tomales Bay

Just a heads up to the Nor Cal kayak fishing community, there will be a Halibut Derby on August 9th ran out of Miller Park aka Nick's Cove and it has three kayak divisions, Men's, Women's, and Youth (17 -) For more info check out the info on the fishsniffer site or call (415) 233-1296, tight lines,

Ranger Jim

Welcome Aboard Ranger Jim,

 I've tried a few times to coordinate a Halibut tourney out there. The Kayak Rental gig ( forget their name now ) was interested with possible overnight camping @ Marshall Beach, help with permits, logistics and use of marshall Beach ect...

 Love Hali fishing out there

 Saw your post on Diving for Hali's,  Looks like your a Good resource,  Very Kool


  Welcome Aboard again  ...... Danglin

 :smt003This totally interests me! I live in Petaluma and the nicks cove( frickin yuppieville now) is only 20 min from my house.Tomales bay is a diverse and beautiful area. I have seen pelicans diving on anchovie from 100ft up and huge rays just crusin around hog. I'll be there. Thanks for the info. If anyone wants to ride togther from Petaluma just let me know. Craig Davis 7077659902

Just a "bump" to let everyone know the Derby is still on and getting ready for Saturday the 9th at Miller Park aka Nick's Cove. Registration starts at 5am and fishing will begin at sunrise. The latest reports is a wide open bite so be there or be square.

I won't be able to attend but I'm guessing that this is open to all forms of flotation, PBs included?

Michael

If the fish in tomales respond to small tides, then you couldnt pick a much better day to run the event. 0.4 ft. diff.

Tides for Tomales Bay entrance starting with August 9, 2008.

Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible

Sa   9      Low   1:04 AM     0.9   6:22 AM    Rise  3:08 PM      50
     9     High   7:50 AM     3.2   8:12 PM
     9      Low  12:15 PM     2.8
     9     High   6:07 PM     4.9

  Originally we were looking at putting on an open water swim at this location on this date but the tide hit me square in the face   I said this is a good Halibut tide there might be alot of boats to look out for so we changed up the event and an instant classic was born     HALIBUT DERBY     Getting more and more prizes for this event, around a $1000 so far and building. This is open to power boats and kayaks, men's, women's, and youth classes in both. See you all there,

Jim,
Do we have to put in at Nick's. Ive heard of a good bite further south. Could we say, register and drive to Marconi, fish and drive back to Nick's before 2pm?

Can believe I have to miss this event, but can't get away from work anymore...
Good luck guys & kick some PBs butt w/ big butts!

Sharky, you can launch were you want, I have powerboat guys coming from Bodega to fish the derby, as long as you fish inside the bay. The invisible line is from Tomales point to the North end of Dillon Beach. As long as you check in with us first I see no problem. I'm hoping that people police themselves on this boundary, I am allowing people to go outside the bay however for fishing for bait if they want. See you all there,   

Jim, I will most likely be attending with a few buddies.  I will give you a call at sometime today with a few more questions.  Thanks.

I might be able to make it.   . 

I'm in

I fished the bay Monday and Wednesday for nada! I was dragging a anchovy behind a flasher. That makes 10 attempts at Tomales Bay for halibut and no hook-ups, unless you count the dog nose sharks and crabs.

CHEERS!

Count me in