Official Announcement: Fish Fest VI

[Damon]

Shamrock Boat Owners Club

2009 Southern California Fish Fest VI

Logistical Items

HOTEL INFORMATION:

The event will be held at "The Dana on Mission Bay" (Map and Directions). The address is:

The Dana on Mission Bay
1710 W Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109

(619) 222-6440

SLIP INFORMATION:

Guest of the Dana on Mission Bay (hotel and marina): Those who book rooms first will have priority on available slips. As the date approaches, we'll have a better idea on the number of slips that will be available. More information to follow.

T-SHIRTS:

T-Shirts will be available to anybody. Danny (i.e. Magic Rod) will have the graphics posted soon. More information to follow.

FISHING TOURNAMENT:

Welcome to this year’s FF VI Fishing Tournament!

The event will start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, July 31st, with a “Kick-Off” bash/dinner at the Firefly Restaurant (outside patio) where registration will take place. Upon registering for the event, boaters will be allowed to depart anytime thereafter (those who want to cruise out Friday night) with everybody due back in on Saturday, August 1st, at 6:00 p.m. for weigh-in time.

Please Note:
Entry fee is not a requirement to participate in Fish Fest VI. Participants who wish not to pay will not be eligible for jackpots in either categories

Boat Category
This will be based on a point system (see “Tournament Rules” below). The boats accumulating the most points will be awarded cash for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. If any of the boats are tied for the most points, the heaviest 3 fish will determine a tie break. Any boat team that desire to enter this category will be required to pay a $100 entry fee for this event, which will go into the jackpot for this category with a 50-30-20 percent split for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; respectively.

Individual Category
This category will be optional with one individual catching the heaviest fish being awarded cash. Anybody who desires to enter this category will be required to pay $25 into this jackpot with the one winner taking it all.

TOURNAMENT RULES:

1). Yellowtail, Albacore, BFT, YFT, Bigeye Tuna, Dorado, White Seabass, and Halibut: For each of these species, the first fish will be worth 5 points and each additional fish will be worth 1 point; up to a maximum of 5 fish for each species per boat (i.e. 9 points maximum for each of these species).

2). All other species will be worth one point up to a maximum of 5 fish for each species per boat (i.e. 5 points maximum for each species).

3). Only finned fish with scales will count towards the tournament (i.e. no sharks, skates, rays, marlin, swordfish, eels, squid, lizard fish, etc.).

4). Excluded fish include "bait fish" (i.e. anchovies, sardines, small mackerel, etc.) and larger mackerel. Everything else is fair game!!!

5). Only fish caught by line fishing with rod and reel will count towards the tournament.

6). We operate on the "honor" system with the intent of making this a very fun event. Please do your part to make this an enjoyable experience for all.

7). All current fishing regulations for California and Mexican waters will be applicable to the tournament. Any violation will be grounds for disqualification for the entire boat crew or individual.

ENJOY!!

[Damon]

The follwing are members/boats who have expressed interest in participating in this year's "Fish Fest VI"

1. Scrapper (26 Commercial PH)
2. Magic Rod (26 Express)
3. MrFishit (270 Mackinaw)
4. JimDavis (270 Mackinaw)
5. OffshoreGary (219 WA)
6. IBFishing (20 WA)
7. Warfdog (246 WA)

Please let me know if there are other intersted members/boaters who want to participate.

[Scrapper]

I'm predicting a repeat of last years results. Anyone wanna make a side bet?

[jcarvour]

The Smart is in.

[Mistress]

I'm penciled in for the fishing part with MrfishIt. If somebody is coming from the SF bay area or somewhere inbetween here and sandy Eggo, I wouldn'd mind carpooling. Long drives might still be a bit much for me healthwise. Same goes for roomin.


Fishing for more than the one day is a definite option, though I may not be up to full crew duties. But hey...I'll push it (me) till it breaks.

[hpcast]

Dang it!!!

I am out for this year!

See ya next year; best of luck to all.


Cheers,
Zach

[MrFishit]

Thanks for the detailed information Damon. Saddle up!! :tongue:.

[Damon]

I'm heading to the Mexican Department of Environment, Natural Resources and Fisheries the day before the event (i.e. Thursday) to pick up permits at cost. Doing it the day of the event in the past proved to be a royal PITA.

For those who would like for me to pick their's up, PM me the name(s) and city as they appear on each person's drivers license; and indicate if you want a weekly, monthly, or one year permit. Here are the prices:

Weekly $25.80
Monthly $37.00
Yearly $48.20

Tackle stores mark these up by $10-$20.

[Quik Fix]

Mexico is cheaper than N.C.

[Mistress]

Yo Fishit,

It's doubtfull I'm going to make it now. My wife is planning a trip to Scotland. I can't say no after all she's done to nurse me through my ordeal. Now she needs to do something for heself. I'm going to OR next week to fish with my dad and some friends for a few days. that's gonna blow my kitchen pass for an extended absence. Someone needs to take care of the four-legged kids while she's gone.

I can't drive my camper yet (stick shift) for accomodations and it's a long ass drive for 1 day of fishing.

Steve (Mistress)

[BonnieJ]

any word on some shirts for some of us who can not make it to the west ? jj

[Three Ts]

Have a potential family vacation trip planned that weekend, but it might fall through if the kids can't change shifts on their summer jobs. So, if the vacation falls through, I'll be there. Just got my boat in the water for the first time last week for a shakedown cruise - seems like its ready to go fishing!

[Damon]

any word on some shirts for some of us who can not make it to the west ? jj

Things have been hectic for myself and I believe it has been the same for Danny as well. I'll be tied up through July 28th. I doubt we'll be able to have the T-shirts done in time. I will check with Danny.

[Damon]

Have a potential family vacation trip planned that weekend, but it might fall through if the kids can't change shifts on their summer jobs. So, if the vacation falls through, I'll be there. Just got my boat in the water for the first time last week for a shakedown cruise - seems like its ready to go fishing!

Love to have you. Bring your kids!!

[Damon]

The Yellowfin Tuna are here and close in. Yahoo!!! Things are looking up for the Fish Fest. Let's hope we get some cooperation on the weather and the fish.

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/offshore-reports-southern-california-usa/152363-got-two-yellow-fin.html

[MrFishit]

No problem Steve...I got your PM about a week ago and replied to it. Thanks for letting me know.

To anyone else needing a ride there is room for 1 more on my rig. Preferably a good GAFFER! :)

[MAC]

hey
any cool t-shirts we can order from the fish fest?

[Magic Rod]

Was working on this but didn't have time to finish. I was going to change the fish out with a Dorado (Dolphin Fish) or Tuna but don't have enough time.

[Kelly`s Dad]

Outstanding!!! I will take xtra fat, longsleeve.

[MAC]

August 1, is my birthday.
Would love a long sleeve, extra muscular, extra handsome....

[BonnieJ]

most of us will buy any tee or longsleeve with shamrock logo ,just let us know how to get one thanx jj

[hpcast]

I would like a Large dark grey hoodie!!

Zach

[Scrapper]

The fishing is getting good! Lot's of fish being caught out of San Diego, Yellowtail, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna, Albacore. The timing of the Fish Fest couldn't be better! I'm really anxious to get down there! Friday can't come soon enough!

Who do I have to sleep with to get a t-shirt or two? Can I get a zip up hoodie?

[Magic Rod]

if you all want shirts with the current logo I can get it done. Not sure if I can have then done by this week end but I can work on it.

Let me know

[Damon]

I'm heading down to the Dana to find out about slips. I'll report the latest to you.

Also, I have received a list of mexican permits requested for Offshoregary's crew. Does anybody else want me to pick up permits for them? You'll save at lease $10 on each of them.

If we order T-shirts, they will not be available the day of the event. Would you all be willing to wait to receive them after the event? They will be shipped to you.

The fishing is hot now. A guy landed an 80# Bluefin tuna on 25 lb. test about 45 miles SSW of Mission Bay. It took him 40 minutes to bring it in and he almost got spooled 4 times.

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/offshore-reports-southern-california-usa/153483-albacore-yellowtail-fin-tuna-7-25-a.html

Let me know if there's anything else.

[MrFishit]

Good deal Damon...I called the Dana and I guess there are no more rooms available for Sat night. I hope there is at least a slip so my crew and I can rest a bit on my boat. I now have 5 total so it's gonna be Interesting!

I'll PM you a couple of names we need licenses for. thanks!

[hpcast]

Good luck you guys sorry to miss it.

[Damon]

The slips are scarce this year. Unless something comes up at the last minute, which can very well happen, we'll need to book slips at the nearby marinas. He's got the one slip reserved for a member who booked his room a while back (ibfishing, I believe). The doc master said he'll know more by Thursday.

Seaforth Marina is accross the street from the Dana and Marina Village is just down the street from there. The Hyatt also has slips. If any of you want me to look into availability, just let me know the days you want the slip for.

Do you want me to check availability for you Ed? If so, what days?

[Scrapper]

I will take the t-shirts whenever I can get them, it does not have to be at the event. Can I order a zip up hoodie Damon?

[warfdog]

I do have a room reserved at the Dana and may give it up at the last minute. I don't know, but maybe I can change the name on the reservation if someone else wants it.

PM me if you want me to check it out. Reserved rate is $195/nt plus tx for Sat/Sun nights if I recall and needs to be cancelled by the 30th.

My fishing buddy and tow driver is now forced-selling his house due to local economic distress and cancelled on me this week. He needs to get his house listed and staged, and move into a rental asap. 98 bottles of beer on the wall...

So depending on a number of stars aligning I may not make it on Saturday and will show up early next week. Depends on if I can get my truck ready to tow and find a new crew, etc. Either way I get to spend most of August in San Diego so don't catch all the fish...

I left my name with Ted at the Marina for a slip. Heard nothing from him. Either way I want a couple of shirts - put me down for two XL and two L... Maybe see you guys on Friday - cheers!

Joe

[Kelly`s Dad]

The wife and tater tot will be heading to the Hyatt on Friday. Hope to see a few of you at the Dana. :biggrin:

[Damon]

The wife and tater tot will be heading to the Hyatt on Friday. Hope to see a few of you at the Dana. :biggrin:

Awesome! The Hyatt is just on the other side of the street from the Dana. How old is your tot?

[Damon]

Have a potential family vacation trip planned that weekend, but it might fall through if the kids can't change shifts on their summer jobs. So, if the vacation falls through, I'll be there. Just got my boat in the water for the first time last week for a shakedown cruise - seems like its ready to go fishing!

Are you able to make it?

[Three Ts]

Sorry, can't make it. Its our last weekend with our oldest daughter before she heads back to college, so the family weekend getaway is still on. Even if that weren't the case, my boat is down with a bad tranny after a run to the 209 and back last week. I've got a new tranny coming from Blankendingy on the east coast, but it won't be here until Monday. I'm really bummed to miss this -would really like to meet some of you guys and see all the Shamrocks and show off mine as well. Guess I'll have to wait until the next get-together. Good luck to all. I think the fishing is about to go off this summer, so hopefully there will be lots of action! Please keep me posted if there is any other Shamrock event in the future around here.

[Kelly`s Dad]

The tot is 11. Still trying to find his see legs, but always wants to go faster!

[Kelly`s Dad]

Sorry, SEA LEGS

[OffshoreGary]

Buoyweather.com has Saturday as light and variable with smooth seas - looks epic!! - Let's all kill something!!

[Bill Eggleston]

Danny
Any info on how to order shirts I would like to order a couple.

[Quik Fix]

Danny
Do you still have the decals, hats, and shirts for FTC?
Jerry

[Kurt]

Wonder how the boys are doin' out there on the "left coast"? It's just about an hour to weigh-in time and when the festivities start. :biggrin:

[BonnieJ]

must have been some party last nite ! hope everyone had a safe trip. jj

[Magic Rod]

Danny
Do you still have the decals, hats, and shirts for FTC?
Jerry

Yes, I can still have all made. I have tons of stickers. few hats and I can have shirts order if we can round up enough people. I need a minimum of 12 per shirt.
I'll post something up with the catalog. I have a lot of members that want gear.

Danny

FYI: Going through some personal problems the last 6 months and have been a little out of it. Sorry for not responding to earlier post and messages.

[MrFishit]

Congrats on winning Danny. I'm sure you worked hard for that YT. As for us we went to the E.Butterfly and found some BFT. They were boiling all around us in a school and we were in the middle of them watching them swim under the boat and not a single one would bite a sardine or lure. I have never been so frustrated...

After that went to the 43 high spot and put about 10 rockfish on the boat, then to the 182 and got to pull on a 4ft blue shark on slow trolled bait around a paddy.

To make it worst I also went out on Sunday for nada at the 371. Found porpoise and YFT at the 302 that also wanted nothing to do with us. The only way I can describe the reason for no fish is very "unstable" conditions this year both on land and off or they already have enough to eat without our help.

[BonnieJ]

thanks danny,good luck with everything jj

[Damon]

Here's the skinny.....

The following members participated:

Magic Rod
jcarvour
Offshoregary
MrFishit
ibfishing
Scrapper

Fishing was real good the previous week, then it pretty much shut down just in time of the event.

Boat catagory:
1st Place went to Team "IBfishing" with 2 yellowtail
2nd place went to Team "Scrapper" with 1 Dorado and 1 calico bass (tie breaker to IBfishing)
3rd place to Team Magic Rod with 1 yellowtail

Individual catagory:
Biggest fish went to Danny of the Magic Rod with a yellowtail coming it at 28#

Note: Fishfest VII will be held on the 3rd week of August.

If anybody has pictures, please post them.

Let's do this again!!!

[MrFishit]

Note: Fishfest VII will be held on the 3rd week of August.

Let's do this again!!!


Is that the 3rd week of August as in the same month we are in right now (2009?) Or next August 2010?

I thought Fishfest was once/year but maybe we do need a rematch!:tongue:

[Damon]

It's the 3rd week of August 2010. HOWEVER, since I did not fish in it this year, I'm up for rematch!

[Scrapper]

How about this weekend? Team Scrapper out of Dana Point against you and your new ride out of SD? Say $100, Danny you want in?

[Magic Rod]

I'm in!!!!!!!

[Damon]

Are you threatening me....?

[Scrapper]

No threats, just a friendly wager between friends.

[Damon]

Are you threatening me....?

Courtesy of Beavis and Butthead.

[Scrapper]

So which one are you?

[Damon]

So which one are you?

Beavis, of course.....

[Kurt]

To heck with the repartee -- where the hell are the photos of the finny carnage. I'm sittin' here with the popcorn and beer!

[Magic Rod]

Here's my photo.

[jcarvour]

Its a winner - I want to see the calico!!!

[Kelly`s Dad]

The sad story is that little rod port side is what he caught it on.:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:

[Mistress]

Very nice tail Danny.

[Kurt]

Man! That fish doesn't look anywhere near as happy as the guy holding it. Nice catch, Danny! http://www.fishtheclassic.net/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[BonnieJ]

good job danny did you kiss it and put it back like jimmy houston !! i don't think so ! jj

[Damon]

Its a winner - I want to see the calico!!!

Mike, expose your little bass to him.....

[jcarvour]

Mike, expose your little bass to him.....

I really dont want to see the little bass Touche!

[tiburon]

Any word on the T shirts yet?

[hpcast]

It's the 3rd week of August 2010. HOWEVER, since I did not fish in it this year, I'm up for rematch!


I'm gonna try to make it... The family and I are doing another Australia trip, Jan-April!!!
if anyone has any College age kids this is a great program. My wife is teaching it.

http://sierracollege.edu/Programs/studyAbroad/index.html

[Kurt]

The heck with the college age stuff! I'll Go! To Australia, that is...

[tiburon]

Damon, how can we order shirts?

[Damon]

Damon, how can we order shirts?

I spoke with Magic Rod and he is in the process of having some T-Shirts made. Here's the link:

http://fishtheclassic.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23286