FIB'er tournaments are designed to be a way for individuals, families and teams to compete against other fishermen in a friendly day of good clean fun. For our two Newport Bay Bass Tournaments, those without boats can jump aboard with friends who do or rent one from Davey's Locker. Kayakers, float tubers, Stand Up Paddle Boarders, longboarders, and even shore fishermen are encouraged to participate as well. Since none of the events have a starting point, one could drive to their desired starting point, catch their fish, put them in a livewell (a large bucket or an ice chest is really all you need. You can choose to change the water every 15 minutes or so, or invest in a portable 12 volt aerator), and then drive your catch to the weigh in.
While there are no boat rentals near Long Beach, we will still allow kayakers, float tubers, Stand Up Paddle Boarders, longboarders, and even shore fishermen to compete in the Calico Coastal event.
This year we are modifying the final tournament to be a Fishing Derby, and we want as many people to be involved as possible. The event will be based out of Dana Point with an inshore and an offshore division. We are calling it the Private boaters "Take a FIB'er Fishing" Derby, and each boat owner is encouraged to invite other FIB'ers, who do not have a boat, to enjoy a day of fishing with them. There will be no entrance fee, but each angler will be competing for a variety of big fish awards for the day. As always, fish that are weighed in will also be competing for big fish awards for the year.
Sign up for each event at the next Club meeting or by emailing us:
fibersfishingclub@yahoo.com
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May 22nd - Newport Bay Bass Tourn. #1 (individual) VIEW DETAILS | HIDE DETAILS
Newport Bay Bass Tournament #1 (Individual)
Saturday, May 22nd From 6:00 am to 12 noon
Artificial or live bait
No fishing permitted outside harbor
Catch and Release
Weigh-in at DFG Dock at 12 noon sharp!
Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass and Calicos only (13” minimum)
Single Largest Bass per Angler Wins.
1st place:50%, 2nd place:30%, 3rd place: 20%.
½ lb penalty for dead fish!
Junior Division prizes awarded separately
Entry Fee: $10.00 per person
Ages 6 to 15: no entry fee
If a junior wishes to enter the adult division, they may do so by paying the entry fee
Entry fees must be paid prior to the tournament.
Sign up at the monthly meeting
Skiff rentals available from Davey’s Locker Sportfishing.
Rental prices range from $70.00 to $105.00. Reserve early by calling (949) 673-1434
June 19th - Private boaters Coastal Calico Tournament - Long Beach VIEW DETAILS | HIDE DETAILS
Calico Bass - Catch and Release Coastal Tournament
Saturday, June 19th 2010
Lines in the water @ 5:00AM - Weigh in @ 1:00PM
Monitor Ch. 72 & 68
Three Prize Categories
Category (1): Heaviest three Calico Bass (60% Prize Money)
Category (2): Heaviest single Calico Bass (40% Prize Money)
Category (3): Junior Division - Largest Calico Bass (Special Prize)
Artificial Baits Only! (Scents OK)
No Live or Dead Baits
This is a (2) Person Team Event
Heaviest (3) fish per team (not per person)
Adult Entry Fee: $20 Per Angler
Junior Division: (No entry fee - Special Prize!)
Boundaries: All coastal fishing areas from Newport Harbor to Rocky Point
Max 120' water depth
Weigh-in station - Alamitos Bay
Khoury's Restaurant Dock Area @ 1:00PM
Please Familiarize yourself with the Rules:
- All participants must have a current California Saltwater Fishing License.
- 13" minimum Calico Bass length. (All other fish must meet D.F.G. size limits) Fish must be kept alive. There will be a ½ lb penalty for each dead fish at weigh-in.
- Entry fee must be paid prior to the tournament's starting time.
- Lines in the water @ 5:00 AM. Artificial Baits Only. No Live or Dead Baits (scents OK)
- Maximum of one (1) line in the water per angler.
- FIB'ers Annual Big Fish Categories may be weighed in but do not count for any prize in this event!
- Must be at Khoury's Restaurant Dock before 1:00PM (within eyesight of the dock.)
- Any qualifying fish must be weighed in by an authorized FIB'er Representative.
- Special Guest Private Boaters - (non-FIB'er member) may participate by member invitation only! (1 boat guest per member)
- All prizes will be awarded at the next FIB'er monthly meeting.
- Cancellation: In the event of a Small Craft Advisory, or adverse weather prior to starting the tournament, it will be cancelled, and all entry fees will be refunded at that time or at the next FIB'er meeting.
The Coordinating Committee reserves the right to evaluate and determine action on any refund requests. - If there are no winning fish, then all entry fees will be donated to the FIB'ers Kid's Ministry or Junior Division.
- All private boat owners are personally responsible to comply with all US Coast Guard requirements, California Fish and Game regulations, and assume responsibility for all passengers, and will not hold FIB'ers Christian Fishing Club and/or Newport Mesa Church liable for any damages, injuries, accidents, or any other issues that may arise resulting from this Coastal Tournament Event.
For Questions or additional information, please contact the FIB'ers Tournament Coordinator
Dave Shill (email: oldbubba55@hotmail.com)
July 24th - Newport Bay Bass Tourn. #2 (2 man teams) VIEW DETAILS | HIDE DETAILS
Newport Bay Bass Tournament #2
Saturday, July 24th From 5:30 am to 12 noon
Two person teams
Artificial bait only
No Fishing permitted outside harbor
Weigh-in at DFG Dock (back bay science center) at 12 noon sharp!
Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass and Calicos only (13” minimum)
Heaviest three fish per team wins
1/2 lb penalty for dead fish!
1st place: 50% - 2nd place: 30% - 3rd place 20%
Junior Division prizes awarded separately
Entry Fee: $25.00 per team
Ages 6 to 15: no entry fee
If a junior wishes to enter the adult division, they may do so by paying the entry fee
Entry fees must be paid prior to the tournament.
Skiff rentals available from Davey’s Locker Sportfishing.
Rental prices range from $70.00 to $105.00. Reserve early by calling (949) 673-1434
Sign up at the monthly meeting or contact Dave Shill - oldbubba55@hotmail.com
September 11th - Private boaters "Take a FIB'er Fishing" Derby - Format to be announced VIEW DETAILS | HIDE DETAILS
Private boaters "Take a FIB'er Fishing" Derby - Format to be announced