Big Island
Kayak Fishing Tournament
Next Tournament May 2010
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The Yak-Attack Kayak Fishing Tournaments! |
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Big Island Tournament Winners John
Andy
Cy
Rob
Adam
Evan
Steve
Corbin
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Plenty Pupule Kayaks, Tournaments, Clinics and quality gear... (in Koloko Industrial on Kamanu St, above Home Depot) Stop by, fill out your entry forms, and get in on the Kayak Fishing excitement with the chance to win your share of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Our next Kayak Fishing Clinic is taking place in May 2010. Saturday will be ground school at our retail store and Sunday will be out on the water. All proceeds go toward our tournament prizes.
Our 2010 Yak-Attack Kayak Fishing Tournaments will be taking place May 22nd and 23rd 2010 August 14th and 15th 2010 November 13th and 14th 2010
Each Tournament will be a two day event.
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 most recent and past kayak fishing tournaments, summaries of the meet and photos of the winners and their catches.
November 2009 results and photos August 2009 results and photos November 2008 results and photos August 2008 results and photos Interested in entering the Tournament (for the first time) but don't currently own a kayak? We can set you up. Enter the Recreational division ( Inshore and Offshore categories) and we'll set you up with a Scrambler XT Angler rental, for the weekend at no charge. Offer valid for first time Yak-Attack entrants only.
Here are some of the details for our next tournament... 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 or Sunday at the main weigh-in from 3:00-5:00 pm at Plenty Pupule Kayaks 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 being awarded to the first place winner in each category.
The Pro Division: We're now having a separate Pro Division with a more challenging format benefitting those who are able to land both an Inshore and Offshore Species. Anyone can enter the Pro division but those anglers that are sponsored with kayak fishing gear, earn income as Kayak Fishing Guides, or have sponsors pay some or all of their expenses, will only be eligible to enter the Pro Division and will not be permitted to win awards in the Recreation Class. Also the Rec winners that won the kayaks in the previous tournament will only be eligible for Pro in their next tournament. If they don't win in Pro, they are free to return to the Rec division in future tournaments. Any recreational Anglers are welcome to enter and compete against the Pros. However, they must choose to enter either the Pro Division or Rec Division for any given tournament. Rec Anglers will not be permitted to be in both Pro and Rec divisions at the same time. The Pro Division format will combine the weight of one Inshore and one Offshore species with a 10% bonus for catching in both categories. 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 category (inshore and offshore) will get the combined weight of their heaviest Inshore and Offshore fish plus another 10% bonus added to their total weight. Pro Entry Fees and Awards: The Pro Division entry is $50. They will be competing for a winner take all, cash prize comprised of the entry fees and donated funds. All Pro
Entrants will receive a T-Shirt and a perpetual Trophy
with the winner of each Pro Division will be prominantly
displayed, and remain, at Plenty Pupule Kayaks store 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 with soft drinks and Pupuus being served during the weigh-in hours, Sunday from 3:00-5:00pm at the Plenty Pupule retail store in Kona. 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 for winning a kayak.. We're only giving away one kayak per tournament angler so your incredible luck would only take you so far. The winners will also get their names displayed on our Perpetual Trophy in the store, Weigh-in and pupuus will be happening at Plenty Pupule's Kona Store All entrants catching fish and wanting to win a prize must show up during those weigh-in hours on Sunday from 3:00-5:00pm, or have their 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. . 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 been 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. State Law must be obeyed. Kayakers must have a PFD and whistle on board while fishing in the tournament 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 on Sunday. 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 plentypupule.com (Plenty Pupule Kayaks)
Entry Forms and Waivers are available, at Plenty Pupule Kayak's Kona location just above Home Depot next to Snorkel Bobs. Or email Kate@PlentyPupule.com. and she can email you a pdf of the entry form, waivers and rules. Entry fee can be paid by cash, 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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