MBK Fishing Derby!

*Winner of the grand prize will be the heaviest weighted sport-fish. Prize info TBA soon

Any hits on the prize info yet?

*Winner of the grand prize will be the heaviest weighted sport-fish. Prize info TBA soon

Any hits on the prize info yet?

We are getting more and more sponsors every week. More than likely 1st place will be getting these items and possibly more! Not to mention all of the raffle items.
2 x 36" Kayak Fishing Cooler Bag and https://www.qifishing.com/product-page/apollo-slow-pitch

Looking forward to the derby. Can we store the kayak at MBK one day prior? The hotel I'm staying at with the family do not have space for it.

Looking forward to the derby. Can we store the kayak at MBK one day prior? The hotel I'm staying at with the family do not have space for it.

Yes! Message me you name number and what kind of kayak. I have started a list as many are doing the same.

Question for people who have done derbies like this.... I have literally zero experience with derbies, and while I've been out on my new yak quite a bit (including a couple trips into open ocean), I really don't know squat about Monterey Bay fishing. In other words, I have close to zero chance of winning and that is totally okay with me.

That said, I'd be interested in joining just to meet people and learn some things, but I don't know if it's a good format for it. 80+ people launching at the same spot sounds really intimidating and I don't know if people will get mad at me for following them around trying to see how they go about catching stuff lol

It certainly can be a great way to get out and learn a new area and get some advice from fellow anglers!  Lots of info on the site as well, try looking up previous reports for the derby and see who the winners were.  No joke, several people have won this and other tournaments with little to no experience.  That's fishing!  Any outcome is possible and you have the same chance as everyone.  Be happy to help break down the areas most people fish and what you might target.

Question for people who have done derbies like this.... I have literally zero experience with derbies, and while I've been out on my new yak quite a bit (including a couple trips into open ocean), I really don't know squat about Monterey Bay fishing. In other words, I have close to zero chance of winning and that is totally okay with me.

That said, I'd be interested in joining just to meet people and learn some things, but I don't know if it's a good format for it. 80+ people launching at the same spot sounds really intimidating and I don't know if people will get mad at me for following them around trying to see how they go about catching stuff lol

It's been years since I've been on the water so I'm in the same boat. But from what I remember, kayak fisherman are a good bunch that help each other. I wouldn't have any reservations.

That said, I'd be interested in joining just to meet people and learn some things, but I don't know if it's a good format for it. 80+ people launching at the same spot sounds really intimidating and I don't know if people will get mad at me for following them around trying to see how they go about catching stuff lol

That's exactly why we have derbies.  Bragging rights, yeah.  Cool prizes, yeah.

But most important, a chance to have fun meet people who might become your best friends, and build the community.  And, we ARE a community.  WElcome.


When we meet in the morning before launching, we can find you someone to partner up with or hang out by no problem.

ps You'll probably win.  LOL

Bushy

Y'all are awesome. Going to sign up then!

Y'all are awesome. Going to sign up then!

Yes.  Yes, we are!!

Bouché

And modest too 

So whats the first plaze prize?

So whats the first plaze prize?

Lifetime supply of Coors Lights. 

So whats the first plaze prize?

We are getting more and more sponsors every week. More than likely 1st place will be getting these items and possibly more! Not to mention all of the giveaway items.
2 x 36" Kayak Fishing Cooler Bag and https://www.qifishing.com/product-page/apollo-slow-pitch
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SOLD OUT!!! MBK Fishing Derby has met the max capacity and is sold out. There will be no day of registrations available. Thanks to everyone that signed up and our sponsors! Next year be sure to sign up early as this is a popular derby with limited availability
Thanks to:
Ray Fishing
QI Fishing
Werner Paddles
Big Hammer Lures
XCEL Wetsuits
danco pliers
Mystery Tackle Box
Crafted Fishing RodsStohlquist WaterWare
Bending Branches
Tackle Box
Ling Ling Jigs
Bay Area Fishing
NRS
https://studio-abachar.myshopify.com/
Watermans Custom Rods
J&M Sportfishing
https://www.janddautorepair.com/
JDNS Swimbaits