Took the Win Sunday on the California Delta

Sunday was the first open tournament for the Western Kayak Bass Series this year and the event was held on the California Delta out of Tower Park Marina just outside of the town of Lodi. I prefished Saturday for the even and found some good fish about three miles from the launch that were willing to hit frogs. Most of the area was dirty except for this one little bay that had clean water. I was able to see plenty of good fish in the 18-20" range cruising around hitting bluegill in the grass beds. The bite had been reported as really tough that week with all the wind and dirty water so I was pretty excited to find this area and an active bite.

Sunday morning 27 anglers launched from the marina and headed out into a stiff wind to try their luck. I headed straight for my spot with plans to sit on them all day. I knew my bite would be dependant on the low tide which wasn't going to be until mid day so I figured I would spend the morning hitting the edges of the bay trying to pick off a few fish while waiting on the tide to fall. I was disappointed after the three mile pedal to find that the overnight wind had muddied up the bay. Since the water was still high and I wasn't sure if the low tide bite was going to happen in the muddy water I went into the bay and started punching the edges of the tules where there were hyacinth mats mixed in. I started picking up fish right away in the 14-16" range which would at least get me on the board. I ended up catching about 25 fish or so with a couple coming on frogs along the edges including a 17.25" fish that would be my biggest of the day. At a total of 50" for my best three I wasn't sure if it was going to be enough to take the tournment but I was hopeful after checking the live leaderboard as I pedaled back to the launch.

Here are a few pics from the day.









As it turned out I was able to take the event. I ended up with first overall, first place big fish, and first place in both of the side pots. This earned me $880 in cash and some cool swag from some of the event sponsors.

Congrats on the win!  Now you have money to spend on more fishing gear.

Nice! Congrats RK!

Yeeeeeeeeeeee!

Great job dude!!!!!!!!!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Woohoo!!! Big congrats on the win

Nice win!  Congrats... and thanks for the report, it helps me learn how to better fish for bass.

Nicely done.  The Delta can be hit/miss for BIG bass but seems to almost always produce at least something to the dedicated angler.

Congrats Matt!   

A big congratulations to you!

Thats Impressive Bro. Major Congrats. Party at your house now right??!

More like party at Clear Lake!!!  Headed out there as soon as I get off tomorrow and plan in fishing all night!

Sweet! Congrats!

Congrats on the win, Matt! Looks like a decent payday.


ruben