Big Island
Kayak Fishing Tournament
November 29th and 30th 2008
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The Yak-Attack Kayak Fishing Tournaments! |
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John
Darical
Paul
Evan
Steve
Corbin
and Cindy
all previous Big Island Tournament Winners
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Plenty Pupule Kayaks, Kona location is now open (above Home Depot, next to Snorkel Bobs) Stop by, get your entry forms and get in on the excitement! Our next Big Island Kayak Fishing Tournament is taking place on November 29th and 30th, 2008 . This will be a two day event. We also have a tournament tentatively scheduled for May 2009 so don't say we didn't give you notice....
All kayak fisherpersons pictured left are past winners of Big Island Kayak Fishing Tournaments. Steve Heusser of http://screamnreelvideos.com/ and Kelly Harrison of www.plentypupule.com (P and P Kayaks) have partnered together to host the Big Islands Yak-Attack series of Kayak Fishing Contests.
Click the following links to see our past kayak fishing tournaments, a summary of the tournament, photos of the winners and their catches. August 2008 results and photos Here are some of the details... Kayak fisherman are welcome to fish at any location around the Big Island that they choose. For those who are time challenged, you're welcome to compete on a single day as long as you can get your catch to the weigh-in, either on Sat November 29th or Sunday November 30th at the main weigh-in from 3:30-5:00 pm at Plenty Pupule Kayaks new Kona retail location, just above Home Depot next to Snorkel Bob's.
In the recreational class there will be two kayak fishing categories, one for those catching Inshore Fish and a 2nd category for those going after the Offshore Species. Entrants can enter one or both categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top three anglers in each category with a new Angler Kayak, either a Prowler Trident Angler or Feel Free Moken Angler going to the first place winner in each category.
New to this years tournaments is a Pro Division: We'll be having a separate Pro Division with a format that should reward those with the greater angling skills. Anyone can enter the Pro division and those anglers that are sponsored with kayak fishing gear, work as Kayak Fishing Guides, or having sponsors pay a portion of their expenses, must enter the Pro Division and will not be eligible to win awards in the Recreation Class. The Pro Division format will combine the weight of one Inshore and one Offshore species. If an entrant only catches fish in one category, then they will only have their largest fish weighed. If they are fortunate enough to get one huge fish, they may win by weighing just the one fish but any Pro dude catching one of each species will get the combined weight of their heaviest Inshore and Offshore fish. Pro Entry Fees and Awards: The Pro Division entry will be $50. They will not be competing to win one of our top of the line kayak prizes which are awarded in the Recreational Class. Pro
Entrants will also receive a T-Shirt, the top 3 will receive individual
trophies, and the winner will receive a cash prize. Cindy, our last Pro Winner, has allowed her $450 cash prize to go back into the prize kitty so next tournament will have a much bigger purse which hopefully interests more anglers in pursuing the Pro Prize. Also a perpetual Trophy
with the winner of each Pro Division will be prominantly
displayed, and remain, at Plenty Pupule Kayaks in Kona. In the Recreational Class the Kayak Angler catching the heaviest fish in each category will win a new Angler Kayak. All entrants will receive a T-Shirt, also soft drinks and Pupuus will be served during the weigh-in hours, Sunday from 3:30-5:00pm at the Plenty Pupule retail store. Each entrant may bring one guest to the weigh in. No alcohol will be provided at the weigh-in. Your heaviest fish in each category will be scored. If by some stroke of incredible fortune you manage to haul in the biggest fish in both the inshore and offshore categories (it's never happened yet), only your largest fish would count. We're only giving away one kayak per angler so your incredible luck would only take you so far. Weigh-in and pupuus will be happening at Plenty Pupule's Kona Store, Sunday November 30th 3:30-5:00pm. All entrants catching fish and wanting to win a prize must show up during the weigh-in hours from 3:30-5:00pm, or have your catch previously weighed on Saturday, by Kelly at the Plenty Pupule Kayak Store (just above Home Depot, next to Snorkel Bobs), to be eligible for awards. Note: that the weigh-in cut off time has been moved up to 5pm since we have less daylight during the winter months. We probably don't need to mention it but be aware that the weigh-in cut off time will be strictly enforced as it has in the past
Sea Life not allowed will be Eels, Turtles, Rays, Sharks, and Marine Mammals. Fish Only! Fishing must be accomplished from a kayak though you are free to fish at any location around the Big Island that you choose. No assistance from motorized vessels or kayak mounted motor is allowed. All fish must be caught by rod and reel from a kayak.
No night fishing is allowed during the Tournament. No previously frozen or rotten fish allowed. The weigh-in time will be strictly observed. Fish as late as you like, but make the weigh-in deadline. The category for Inshore fish will be comprised of Ulua, Kahala, O'milu, Kagami, Kaku, Uku, Kumu, Aha and all reef fish such as Roi, Palani or Kala The Offshore Category will be comprised of Ahi, Mahimahi, Ono, Aku, Kawakawa, Spearfish and any other Billfish Any species caught but not listed above will be classified by the contest officials. Tournament Prizes sponsored by: and www.plentypupule.com (Plenty Pupule Kayaks) Entry Forms and Waivers are available to be printed online at: http://screamnreelvideos.com/ or stop by Plenty Pupule Kayak's Kona location just above Home Depot next to Snorkel Bobs. Entry fee can be paid by check, money order or credit card. Entry form and two waivers still need to be signed and submitted even if entrant has already paid by credit card. Hook em up!
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