NCKA''s 1st S.F. Bay Tournament set for May 13th @ Oyster Point

We just got the green light to hold our 1st derby in S.F. Bay... thanks to Mike, owner of the Oyster Point Marina Bait Shop and the Harbormaster.

In 2-1/2 weeks from now, Oyster Point is expected be the halibut and striper hotspot.  Last May, Allen "polepole", Bill, and CPkayak landed big butts there... not to mention the nice stripers that many of us also caught.

Here are the derby details, so far....

Date & Time
 Saturday, May 13, 2006,  6:00 am start time, 12:00 noon weigh-in at Oyster Point Bait Shop

Derby Format:
MBF (money between friends) and Prizes (TBA), Biggest fish wins

Registration Fee:
$20

Targetted Fish:
Halibut, Striped Bass, Sturgeon

Launch/Landing Area:
Oyster Pt. Windsurfer Launch

Awards and BBQ Location:
Osyter Point Bait Shop

Stay tuned for more info.....

looks like I'll need to stock-up on bananas .....oops...did I just say that out loud 

By the way....Mark and Karen from Hook1 / Kayakfishinggear.com kindly donated a few prices to this event. Hope to see everyone on the water - should be a great time - as always 

Many thanks to Chuck for getting the ball rolling 

Hmmm....

Camping at Mendo on the 5th, then gone all day the next Saturday for the OP Tourny.

I better do something REALLY nice for my girlfriend. SOON! 

I'm in....

i am in.

I can't wait. It will be.. Oh yeah I will be in Sacramento for a Mothers day celebrations.  I will be thinking of you guys.  Good Luck
Jason

Sounds like fun.  I'm going to try to make it.

A Delta Stamp is required to fish the SF Bay, correct?

You will need a bay/delta stamp.

I have to say Chuck has done an amazing job putting this event together on short notice and dealing with the various agencies to get permission. Cash AND prizes what could be better? This will be a fun filled event for sure!

I will go!  This time I'm bringing chovies from berkeley as they will be open by then!

Woohooo.

Sounds like fun would love to be there but with Mothers and Wife "B"day that week it will be a good idea if I sat this one out.
Maybe since Pat is such an expert in WAF Bill should have an "Ask Pat"Forum where we could get advice.

Notice ChuckE's nice tournie layout.  Early launch and weigh.

You book her a spa visit for early Saturday.  You bring the wine and flowers home on Friday evening.

Bring home a large Hali...that you clean before the return drive.  You cook the dinner for your lovely ladies and you are the man!

Oh, and if you are skunked...............toss out the fish market paper before putting the filets in your ice chest............

Does that help Mickfish?

Great advice Pat thanks I'll give it a shot   

Signup is online:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=73

pat  :notworthy:u are the bomb

Man, checked my truck for the bay/delta stamp and did not even have a 2nd rod stamp,wtf? Will try to make it and will be at Berkeley Marina also before they open. So count me in, I will register online.