AUGUST 17 MBK DERBY...SAVE THE DATE!!!

I'll be there but the way the fishing has been, a sand dab might win it all. 

I'm not really sure exaclty how that area is doing right now....blake?  Aaron?  Etienne?

north side of the bay is doing quite well.  20-30 lb halibut daily and WSB up to 60 pounds in Cap.

Allen

I'm in!

Do i call MBK to Regester?



Alex 

http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/news/index.php#derby

Here's what they have on the site.  I post again here for people just checking in......




    

Come join our 2nd annual Kayak Fishing Derby sponsored by Monterey Bay Kayaks, Ocean Kayak and Santa Cruz Kayak Fishing. Participants need their own kayak, gear, fishing accessories and of course a legal fishing permit. MBK will not be renting kayaks or gear for this event. 1st place for the heaviest game fish caught will be an Ocean Kayak. Please call our toll-free number to register at 800-649-5357.
When:       Sunday, August 17
Check-in time: 6:30am
Launch time: 7:00am
Weigh-in time: 12:00pm
BBQ Lunch: 12:30pm
Where:         693 Del Monte Ave, Monterey
Price:         $35.00
Requirements:         Legal fishing permit
More Info:         Call our toll free number to register at 800-649-5357.

I'm in can't Wait and i will be bringing 40 of my friends if you know what I mean

Allen, not sure if I'll be there this year or not, I made previous plans to add a roof to to my familys cabin that weekend.  If not, I wouldn't miss it, last year was a blast. 

Hi Yakers:

           Alex is letting me use his Scupper Classic so, I may win a Yak
of my own. My last Derby at Santa Cruz, Alex won a Prowler. I hope some of his luck rubs off on me.
           The bad news is I don't have any smoked Salmon to share.
The good news is I think I'm number 13 to sign up and the odd are good!
                                                              Good Luck to all
                                                              Ernie
                                                                   


           

           

This is actually my first post.

I will probably not be fishing the derby for a couple of minor reasons:

#1 - No boat
#2 - No experience in the big blue

=).  But I did call down and asked them if it is possible just to watch the weigh in and participate in the BBQ Lunch.  The girl I talked to said it was OK and that they would charge me $5 for lunch.  I am going to talk to my wife about it and we will probably end up going.  I think it would be a good first introduction to kayak fishing for us to see you guys weigh in 30 lb butts each.  Maybe I can rent a yak that day and just paddle around with my rod and see what happens.

Hi BassM:

            I would rent from MBK and join in on the fun. You could
take some pics or, ferry some cold  ones!
                                                                    Sea-ya
                                                                    Ernie

P.S. MBK doesn't allow fishing from their rentails.

bassman, you're welcome to take my T140 for a test paddle after the tourney. It's rigged for fishing. I would offer to let you borrow my spare kayak, Prowler Big Game, but one of my friends will be using it for the tourney. I guess you could test paddle that one too, if you want. Send me a PM.

Just called and registered!  Thinking of camping at  Veteran's Memorial Park, anyone else going to be camping???

basman:  Looking forward to meeting you.  I believe you CAN rent a kayak for fishing in the Derby, and I'm sure you'll find a num ber of participants you can hang out with for the day, on the water.  that's one of the great things about Delmonte, it's so easy launch and landing, usually very mild there.

c'mon, go fishing!

Ernie....I think they resolved thae fishing rental quetion last year.  teh owner said this year they would be changing that policy, mainly because we brought it up to them...

Sea-ya

Allen

Looks like I am in.  I was holding out for the possibility of taking a Saltwater Kayaking class but it fell through.

that's one of the great things about Delmonte, it's so easy launch and landing, usually very mild there.

I hope you're right Allen as this will be my first time on the ocean.  I've got plenty of time in on the water, just not the big blue.  Should be fun.  Maybe I'll have some newbie ocean luck!

Michael

Just called and registered!  Thinking of camping at  Veteran's Memorial Park, anyone else going to be camping???

I have not registered yet but I will be there and will be camping at Veterans as well

I'm there too. Hoping to camp out too.

-Brian G