Sunset Bay AOTD Kayak Fishing Challenge announcement

IT'S OFFICIAL!

The 5th Annual Sunset Bay Angler Of The Day Kayak Fishing Challenge is on!

Grand Prize will be a brand new  Hobie Outback Mirage Drive Kayak!

Hobie Kayak generously provided by:

Come join us on Saturday August 23rd, 2014 at Sunset Bay State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon

Entry Fee:$30

Pay with Paypal

just send a payment to my Paypal([email protected]) as a personal payment. You can pay the morning of the Tournament too.

There will be a raffle of a nice gear pacakage donated By Englund Marine with the proceeds going to Heroes On The Water- Northwest Chapter. Tickets will be 6 for 5$. Let's raise a chunk of cash for a great cause!

A big thanks to all the other sponsors too with a bunch more to come!

Tournament Description:

This is a points per inch based contest. Points are assigned to each of the available species that can be caught in the area. The largest fish from each species will count toward your total points. The angler with the highest point total at the end of the contest will be declared the winner and receive the Hobie Outback Mirage Drive Kayak.

Species List:

1. Lingcod 4.5 points per inch
2. Rockfish 7 points per inch
3. Greenling 9 points per inch
4. Cabezon 8 points per inch
5. Surf Perch 11 points per inch
6. Halibut 3.5 points per inch
7. Flounder 7 points per inch
8. Chinook 4 points per inch
9. Coho 5 points per inch

Rules and Regulations:

--Check in begins at 5:30 AM--
--Cut off time to measure your fish will be  2:00 pm, no entries will be allowed after that time--
--Waiver must be signed prior to launching. If you fail to sign the waiver, you will be disqualified from contest--
--Abide by all ODFW fishing laws and regulations--
--Have a valid Oregon fishing license--
--Have a valid Oregon Invasive Species Permit--
--Catch, Picture and Release will be allowed with clear picture on a measuring device, mouth closed, and must include verification item to be given to each angler before launching. No extra points awarded for CP&R--
--Wear appropriate immersion gear for Oregon coast water temperatures!--
--Must fly a safety flag--
--Must carry a signaling device (whistle, horn etc.)--
--Northern boundary is the north side of Baltimore Rock--
--Southern boundary is the south side of Simpson Reef--

Back Up Plan:

If the ocean is too rough to go out we will change the competition to a Salmon Derby. We will fish the Bay so bring your trolling gear. The angler with the single heaviest fish will be declared the winner. One way or another we will fish!

See you all there!

Registered Participants

Alan Boschee  (amb)
Art Hilts (upnorthtex)
Dana Hilden  (yaksurf)
Paul Walker  (pnw)
Dave Mason  (goldendog)
Chris Hyde  (Ling,ling,herro?)
Justin Wesson (justinskywest
Erik Schmidt (browneyesvictim)
Anthony Stickel  (lingbanger)
Richard Thaxton  (Firefly51)
Lee Landrum  (Lee)
Craig Campbell  (INSAYN)
Russ  Backland  (sharkbait! HooHaaHaa)
Josh Rogers  (FlyGuy)
Lauren Smith  (Captain Redbeard)
Christine Smith  (Mrs Redbeard)
Spencer  (crabbycabby)
Scott  (surf12foot)
Dave  (RumLuck)
Sherman  (sherminator)
(yaktastic)
Dustin Baum  (Dbaum)
Dale +1  (Deluxeharley)
Tim Hofer +1  (salemite)
James  (JamesC)

Just wanted to throw out some camping options if you are planning to come to the event this year.

You got Sunset State Park campground which, if it is isn't booked solid will be very soon. I checked resrve america, according to them, there is two standard, one standard(full) and 46 tent sites available. Not sure if i trust that so i would hurry and get a spot reserved

http://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do

There is also a group camp that is still available at the end of Cape Arago Hwy. It will hold 25 people and 6 vehicles  believe, but not suitable for travel trailers or motorhomes. There is no minumum amount of people to stay here, so if you have a few people that can get together this would be a cost effective way to go. There is no running water, just a couple chemical toilets, fire ring and a few picnic tables. Not resrvable at rseerve america

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=reserve.dsp_reserve

There is Bastendorff County Park which is probably getting full also. I just checked and it shows spots available on the website for any type of camping vehicle but i would hurry and reserve something.

http://www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/CoosCountyParks/Bastendorff.aspx

Both  Sunset and Bastendorff are very close to the launch site.

If you want some dual purpose fun there is Riley Ranch. This campground is a few miles north out of town and is a ATV park. So if you want to ride one day while your here this might be a choice for you. It is a 20 minute drive to the launch though.

http://www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/CoosCountyParks/RileyRanch.aspx

If you miss out on a reservation you can stay in the parking lot at the south jetty off Bastendorff rd.  for one night but can probably sneak an extra night in there. I have seen people stay there for a week...There is a bathroom there and that's it. This would be good for those that are self contained or vehicle sleepers.

Think that covers most of the options for camping here within 20 minutes of Sunset Bay.

Hope to see you here, it's gonna be fun!

Just thought i would bump this up. There are still spots avalable at Sunset and Bastendorff campgrounds according to the respective websites. If your planning on coming up don't wait until the last minute to get a camp spot or they might be gone.

PM me if your gonna come and you can pay the $30 dollar entry fee to my paypal at [email protected]. would like to get the entry fees paid early but you can also pay the morning of the tourny if that is easier for you.

Got alot of great prizes and we will be making a nice donation to Heroes on the water! Hope to see some of you guys up here...

I'm going to try and make it.  If I can coordinate it with a family visit, I'll be there.  Which is the best campground for a small RV.  Are hook-ups available?

I'm going to try and make it.  If I can coordinate it with a family visit, I'll be there.  Which is the best campground for a small RV.  Are hook-ups available?

I did a quick search for a 24 foot rv and there is only 2 spots available at Sunset Bay and more at Bastendorff for arriving the 22nd for two days. Sunset Bay is literally 3-5 minutes away from the launch depending how far you are in the campground. If you are at Bastendorff you will have to drive about 2 minutes farther....

Both have hook-ups available. Sunset is bigger and maybe a bit nicer but both are good. Don't wait too long to reserve a spot

I'm in.  Reservation made at Sunset Bay Campground and $30 sent by PayPal.  See you guys up there.

Martin