Va.Beach SeaCraft Rockfish Tournament

DonnaSea · #1 10-20-2004, 05:45 PM

Does not have to be Thanksgiving weekend for me either. I'll try to make it regardless of the date

Doghouse4x4 · #2 10-20-2004, 06:57 PM

I'm wide open as far as the date goes. As far as prizes and such, I think keeping it simple, i.e. biggest fish wins, would probably be the easiest route, what about ya'll? 7-2 sounds good for a time frame. Any other opinions welcome guys!

DonnaSea · #3 10-21-2004, 04:52 PM

I agree with Doghouse - keep it simple. Should be fun and not a lot of work for anyone..

bsb · #4 10-21-2004, 07:28 PM

The week of Thanksgiving is a nightmare!!!! There is a couple tournaments that week. But any day in November or December can be busy depending on fishing. As far as time I think if you want to beat the crowds maybe 5:00AM- 4:00PM for those who don't mind getting up early and want to make day of it. As far as divisions only 2, heaviest fish and something for the kids. You've got to have something for the kids. I don't really have a suggestion for a ramp but i will use lynnhaven, rudee, willoughby, dont really care for cobbs but i will put out there. Only ramp I've ever been stuck on. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Miles Offshore · #5 10-21-2004, 09:08 PM

I like the way you guys think- i am not into a lot of stress- thats why i want to keep it simple as well (simple is as simple does?lol). I like the idea of largest fish takes all and a kid division biggest fish takes all. I kinda like the 7 to 2 deal because of the darkness factor- gets light around 7 and dark at five . Too many people have problems with thanxgiving so we can rule that out. I made up a spreadsheet with boats/names etc today at work and forgot to bring it home, will do it tomorrow. as far as places to put out , i prefer lynnhaven only because i dont have a trailer and leave my boat in the water but I am game for anything. what about after tournament beer theories??? and maybe a captains mtg theory session the night before??? lol- ill check back in tomorrow and let yall know how many boats we have. looks to be 11 or 12 with the potential for at least a couple more. see ya- craig [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Miles Offshore · #6 10-24-2004, 08:04 AM

Have picked up two more boats this weekend- more updates coming tomorrow. I am getting a list of all seacraft owners I know of both for the tournament and any future events we might want to try and put together,)still working on the details- will post an update on dates times etc. tomorrow. It looks like we have around 14 boats so far From some comments Ive had so far the weekend after thanxgiving looks pretty good (how about you other guys?) Still trying to decide if top 3 fish or just 1 biggest fish wins all(another one I could use your help with) and i have received only one reply about a child/ division???Anyone else??) will post up later this week- hopefully we can finalize the details. craig [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Miles Offshore · #7 10-25-2004, 05:34 PM

Het guys/gals- I took the liberty along with a couple other guys to come up with some details, etc to get this thing off the ground- all comments good or bad welcome!!! Craig

Updated BTT-
Got a few details now worked out-

Tentative fish date - Dec 4th
fish hours- 7am untill 2 pm early thirty to get fish weighed in by 4pm
Blow Date- Dec 5th, if neither date works out then tournament is off and everyone gets their money back.
Capitans Mtg - Friday 7PM tentatively at Long Bay Pointe
Prizes are still TBD- either biggest fish or top 3 - consensus rulzs
Entry fee- 20 bucks per boat
Number of boats so far committed- 11 with 4 or 5 more probables?
Still working out some of the details but should be a fun low stress kinda tournament- (unless my boat is still down) -

bsb · #8 11-04-2004, 08:33 PM

Already took that weekend off. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys. As far a kids, probably won't be any on my boat. I can't get my daughter interested but for the ones that are there should be something I think. I think I have put the finishing touches on the boat. Got my outriggers double rigged and bought 2 new shimano tld 25's. As far as a blow date we should'nt need it. Had my boat out in that ne blow and I was really impressed with the way it handled 4-6ft seas. Now I know why you guys brag about these boats so much.
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Miles Offshore · #9 11-21-2004, 07:10 AM

BTT- updated list of entries with some on the fence (additionally a couple not on the list) looking for a few more

Miles Offshore · #10 12-02-2004, 06:28 PM

Time is here guys!!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Captains mtg tomorrow 7pm at Long Bay Pointe Marina, hope to meet and see you guys tomorrow !!!!! Forecast is great, big fish are around and being caught at Plantation Light, Cape Henry and CBBT (although today was slow from what i understand). Look for me in my seacraft hat and CSCshirt (unless its too cold). I also had a banner made so find that and you will find us. (on the deck behind the tackle shop- Rock-On !!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]