tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31196234441508048262011-07-28T06:15:12.284-07:00J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-2300352365490697662008-09-23T12:33:00.000-07:002008-09-23T12:41:11.266-07:00Releases today:<br /><br />California Style with 2<br />Scrambler with 2<br />Reel Time<br />Buck Fever with 2<br />La Dulce Vida<br />C Bandit<br />After Midnight<br />Rickdiculous<br />Code 3<br />Bad Company with 4<br />club Ted<br />One Hot Tuna<br />Pacific Edge<br />Surly Mermaid<br />Exta Sea<br />Great White<br />Knote for Rent<br />Reel Nice N Easy<br />Sea Dance<br /><br />And the catch of the day - boated and weighed:<br /><br />La Dulce Vida - 95.5 inches and 206 pounds.... Side note: they are running a Mikelson, the tournament sponsor<br /><br />This update brought to you by Fishworks.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-230035236549069766?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-13448929562072759222008-09-23T10:46:00.000-07:002008-09-23T11:02:02.087-07:00There is a flurry of action going on.... Here is the complete rundown... <br /><br />Hooked up:<br />Bad Company<br />Pacific Edge<br />Reel Nice N Easy<br />After Midnight - double<br />Mizpah<br />Club Ted<br />One Hot Tuna<br />Cazador<br />Surly Mermaid<br /><br />Most Recent Released: <br />Bad Company - released their double<br /><br /><br />Boated:<br />Sharks Parlour (staying out to fish the rest of the day)<br />La Dulce Vida (in at high noon - how appropriate)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-1344892956207275922?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-89137810105345347842008-09-23T10:37:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:38:59.318-07:00And the first boated fish - La Dulce Vida... And they are on their way in...<br /><br />Go to catalinatournaments.com to view the weigh station and watch it all live...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8913781010534534784?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-19585465849470038782008-09-23T10:33:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:35:08.761-07:00Brought to you by Owner....<br /><br />Bad Company turned a single to a double...<br />Sharks Parlour<br />California Style<br />Surly Mermaid<br />Grand Finally<br />Good Karma<br />Cazadora<br /><br />It is going great again...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-1958546584947003878?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-20264687503192178342008-09-23T09:53:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:02:12.378-07:00We have some news on hook ups and releases....<br /><br />Hooking up most recently is<br /><br />Sharks Parlour<br />After Midnight<br />Bad Company<br />Ridiculous<br /><br />No new releases to report...<br /><br />The bite is on and cracking....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2026468750319217834?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-13894877900718510052008-09-23T09:32:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:34:35.321-07:00Here is a recap of the action that is happening so far - this recap brought to you by Sea Vision...<br /><br />Currently hooked up<br />C Bandit<br />Serious Business<br />California Style<br /><br />Released<br />California Style<br />Reel Time<br />Scrambler<br />Buck Fever<br />La Dulce Vita<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-1389487790071851005?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-28956465158993042782008-09-23T08:17:00.001-07:002008-09-23T08:18:25.038-07:00Buck Fever has joined the mix with Scrambler and Reel Time - we now have 3 teams hooked up... The day is starting off right... <br /><br />Here at the pier the sun is coming out, the air is warm and we are ready... Well as ready as we can be...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2895646515899304278?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-80202260447912319512008-09-23T08:06:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:07:44.541-07:00Reel Time is now hooked up...<br /><br />California Style is on the board with a release...<br /><br />Reel Time and Scrambler are hooked up...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8020226044791231951?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-3914752965121519772008-09-23T08:03:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:04:43.620-07:00California Style - they hook up and the sun comes out... The fish was not big enough, so they had to let her go... On the next one California Style and thanks for starting us off...<br /><br />Scrambler is still hooked up.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-391475296512151977?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-84624708865654807592008-09-23T07:59:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:01:00.531-07:00One is the lonliest number... So in order to keep California Style company, team Scrambler has jumped into the mix and hooked up as well. <br /><br />It is not even 8am!!! This is starting off great...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8462470886565480759?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-31825818188825678712008-09-23T07:43:00.001-07:002008-09-23T07:44:18.531-07:00California style is starting off in style with the first hook up of the morning... Way to go, now lets see if the early bird gets the worm.... errrr, a keeper<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-3182581818882567871?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-25886199467914486012008-09-23T06:36:00.000-07:002008-09-23T06:39:05.537-07:00No shotgun start on day two. Just a check in and then a smooth ride out into the ocean. The air is cool, cloud cover surrounds Catalina with clear skies above Avalon..... The anglers and TC are ready for another great day of fishing...<br /><br />With over 200k on the line it is go time...<br /><br />Tight lines and more to come<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2588619946791448601?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-20153105487098961412008-09-22T17:43:00.000-07:002008-09-22T19:24:54.823-07:00Brought to you by Berkley and powered by Sportfisherman.com<br /><br />Here is the complete release report:<br />36 releases<br />C Bandit<br />Bad Company with 3<br />Gambler with 2<br />Sea Dancer<br />After Midnight with 3<br />Reel Nice and Easy with 2<br />Code 3<br />Good Karma (still hooked up at 5:45)<br />Everglades with 2<br />Sharks Parlour<br />Exta Sea<br />Mizpah with 2<br />Ahi Nui<br />Cazadore with 3<br />Surly Mermaid<br />Scrambler with 5<br />Chaser<br />Reely Hooked<br />Great White<br />1 Hot Tuna<br />Angel and the Badman<br />Buck Fever<br /><br />Here is the boated marlin report:<br />10 boated - official weights<br />Gambler with 3 (length then weight):<br />1. 85 - 161<br />2. 87 - 188.5<br />3.87.5 - 191<br /><br />Angel and the Badman (DNQ)<br />Surly Mermain (DNQ)<br />Salt Shaker (178.5)<br />End of the Line (171.5)<br />Puritan (166)<br />Ace High (DNQ)<br />C Bandit (DNQ)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2015310548709896141?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-41448209580946980452008-09-22T16:29:00.000-07:002008-09-22T16:30:33.327-07:00While we wait for the Salt Shaker to bring in their boated marlin here is a release update -<br /><br />Both Great White and Team Bad Company have released their marlin.... <br /><br />Back to the docks as we get ready for Salt Shaker....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-4144820958094698045?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-31060138872300688082008-09-22T15:57:00.000-07:002008-09-22T16:04:22.613-07:00The 4pm update brought to you by WFO sportfishing and the Blue Water CUP Series...<br /><br />The action on the water has finally slowed down a bit and just like predicted by the anglers and the wizard sooth sayer, Bob Hoose of Berkley, the marlin being hooked are BIG. The marlin are in one small area and the 50 teams are all fighting for their attention....<br /><br />Here is where we stand -<br />Gambler is now hold 3 marlin<br />End of the line has 1<br />C-Bandit has 1<br />Ace High with 1<br />Salt Shaker with 1 - they should be in first.<br /><br />The following teams have moved on from their marlin...<br />Mispah has released<br />Great White released<br /><br />The following are currently hooked up....<br /><br />Angel and the Bad Man - still keeping up the good fight with a double<br />Buck Fever<br />Mispah<br />Bad Company<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-3106013887230068808?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-76610071494897967252008-09-22T15:23:00.003-07:002008-09-22T15:24:40.965-07:00Salt Shaker has boated a marlin and last years Bisbee's Black and Blue winners, Angel and the Badman, have hooked up...<br /><br />Very busy day on the water....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-7661007149489796725?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-74977389027221502742008-09-22T14:56:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:58:14.401-07:00If we are in the land of Bizarro then Uno would only work if you held onto more and more cards. It seems like Gambler is in Bizarro world - they have boated their 3rd fish... I get it, you have to know when to hold'em, but 3... That is amazing work by an amazing team..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-7497738902722150274?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-81167919754899523762008-09-22T13:40:00.001-07:002008-09-22T13:42:22.535-07:00The Gambler has boated another marlin...<br /><br />Scrambler is doubled up<br /><br />Many are compairing the bite today to Mexico...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8116791975489952376?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-65433952414320241452008-09-22T13:11:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:13:17.648-07:00It's so hard to let go in a kill tournament but when the marlin are too small you have too. Both Chaser and Scrambler let go of their marlin in an effort to catch a much larger marlin... The money is big, the bite is on and the pier is loaded with on lookers and we wait for the Surley Mermaid to come in with their boated marlin....<br /><br />Tight lines and more to come..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-6543395241432024145?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-23920313996331457432008-09-22T12:55:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:57:43.801-07:00New update brought to you by the Bisbee's Black and Blue...<br /><br />Scrambler released one of a double hook up<br />Cazador has released their marlin as well<br /><br />The Surley Mermaid is due in aroudn 1:15.... More to come...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2392031399633145743?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-88179643183689533142008-09-22T12:22:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:23:05.804-07:00Puritan brought their marlin in - 85 inches, 166 pounds!! <br /><br />Three more marlin are boated currently...<br /><br />Busy day on the water<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8817964318368953314?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-85419747568333313832008-09-22T11:37:00.001-07:002008-09-22T11:45:07.615-07:00We have two more teams that are playing for keeps...<br />C-Bandit has boated their fish<br />Surley Mermaid has boated thier fish and still fighting their second hook up<br />That is 4 fish boated so far today...<br /><br />All the teams below have released their marlin -<br /><br />Reel Nice N East<br />Mispha<br />Good Karma<br />Cazador<br />Gambler<br />Ahinui<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8541974756833331383?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-71007831457559322872008-09-22T11:24:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:25:25.502-07:00Three more hooked up and the action keeps going strong...<br /><br />Gambler<br />End of the Line<br />Cazador<br /><br />The update brought to you by Sportfisherman.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-7100783145755932287?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-43621095749484387272008-09-22T11:11:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:13:39.391-07:00New hooks include:<br />Mizpha<br />Chaser<br /><br />Lost off the hook:<br />C-Dance (lost)<br /><br />Letting go (release):<br />Exta Sea<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-4362109574948438727?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-79659157344847659512008-09-22T10:56:00.000-07:002008-09-22T10:58:04.878-07:00New to the hook up are....<br /><br />Surley Mermaid on a double (run by two fine ladies)<br />Reel Nice N Easy<br />Exta Sea<br /><br />A ton of marlin are biting and two have been boated (Gambler and Puritan)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-7965915734484765951?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-52784670306020165492008-09-22T10:31:00.000-07:002008-09-22T10:34:42.139-07:00And the new hooks of up the minute are -<br /><br />Salt Shaker<br />C-Bandit<br />Ahinui<br />Good Karma<br /><br />Puritan is on their way in with a marlin... They should be into the docks by high noon...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-5278467030602016549?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-88285626945066974372008-09-22T10:22:00.001-07:002008-09-22T10:24:19.074-07:00The releases including...<br /><br />Reel Nice N Easy<br />Code 3<br />Everglades<br />Good Karma<br />Bad Company<br /><br />The most recent hook ups...<br /><br />C-Bandit<br />Warrior<br />Sharks Parlour<br /><br />Boated marlin coming in<br /><br />Puritan<br />Gambler<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-8828562694506697437?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-50365437414890056732008-09-22T10:04:00.001-07:002008-09-22T10:05:39.083-07:00Gambler - boated. First marlin boated. <br /><br />Reel Nice N' Easy let theirs go...<br /><br />5 marlin are hanging on hooks... <br /><br />This is getting good, really good..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-5036543741489005673?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-49515073112562576242008-09-22T09:56:00.001-07:002008-09-22T09:58:52.399-07:00Gambler lost one of their 2 but still have one on...<br /><br />After Midnight released their marlin<br /><br />And new to the hook ups since the last update are -<br /><br />Puritan XI<br />Reel Nice N' Easy<br />Bad Company<br /><br />This update brought to you by EPYC - Pacific Provider<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-4951507311256257624?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-4577397076557284802008-09-22T09:44:00.000-07:002008-09-22T09:56:23.953-07:00New hook ups to report -<br /><br />Everglades and Code 3 are hooked up and fighting....<br /><br />Still hooked -<br /><br />After Midnight<br />C-Bandit<br />Good Karma<br />Gambler - on a double.....<br /><br />You can hear the Bring It On cheerleaders now: ACT - ION!!!<br /><br />The action is hot my friends and competition is fierce<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-457739707655728480?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-64573504271574973532008-09-22T09:36:00.000-07:002008-09-22T09:38:08.123-07:00Gambler just hooked up a double....<br /><br />Good Karma (last years defending champions) just hooked up as well...<br /><br />Just like the last two tournaments, the bite is on and the action is exciting..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-6457350427157497353?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-44753657132168095642008-09-22T09:23:00.000-07:002008-09-22T09:25:16.469-07:00C-Bandit is hooked up along with After Midnight.... The air is warmer and the bite is on! That written, we are still waiting for the, or any, big one...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-4475365713216809564?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-29852211808608108222008-09-22T09:07:00.000-07:002008-09-22T09:10:03.737-07:00The Gambler and Bad Company have renewed their battle on the Pacific... Both have released their marlin...<br /><br />After Midnight has also hooked up (a classic contender in all of the Catalina Tournaments).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-2985221180860810822?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-63475867015169364592008-09-22T08:58:00.000-07:002008-09-22T09:00:11.449-07:00C-Bandit hooked up and quickly released...<br /><br />Gambler, Bad Company and C-Dancer are still hooked up (is anyone fighting a big one??)<br /><br />Game on for the Mikelson Catalina Classic....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-6347586701516936459?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-62831117144633742082008-09-22T08:39:00.001-07:002008-09-22T08:40:41.330-07:00The morning bite is on.... Bad Company and C-Dancer are both hooked up. The question remains, is the marlin big enough for the scale?????<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-6283111714463374208?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-31757728938045397792008-09-22T06:53:00.000-07:002008-09-22T07:02:15.533-07:00There is a cloud cover over the island. Unlike the last 2 tournaments, the weather is cool and the water temperature is down in the hi 60's.<br /><br />After an fun day checking in; including the casting contest, chipping contest and a reeling contest. The anglers are warmed up for some excellent fishing..<br /><br />The Mikelson Catalina Classic is "The Show" - this is the BIG money tournament on Catalina. These anglers are hunting for 250k in cold hard cash....... It all comes down to the biggest marlin, it is that simple...<br /><br />And they are off...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-3175772893804539779?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119623444150804826.post-58424586708004430552008-09-18T12:06:00.000-07:002008-09-18T12:09:36.828-07:00The catch has been hot, hot, hot... You can still sign up for the Catalina Classic - the richest marlin tournament at Catalina. <br /><br />Last year Good Karma won over 340k - you could be next.....<br /><br /><br />Taking place on Catalina Island, the Mikelson Catalina Classic Marlin Tournament celebrates its 16th anniversary this year as Southern California's largest billfish tournament. Presented by <a href="http://www.mikelsonyachts.com/">Mikelson Yachts</a>, the 2008 event will see 100 teams with 600 anglers competing for more than $500,000 in cash and prizes.We start the Tournament with our Sunday afternoon kick-off party at the Descanso Beach Club. As always, team members, family and friends are invited.<br /><br />Our carnival-type atmosphere features games, product booths, food and entertainment. After check-in teams are welcome to participate in games where $4000 in cash awards can be captured by lucky winners. Our most popular contest is the Casting Competition where points are awarded for casting accuracy as each team's chosen angler casts into a water target. We'll also see who can reel in a "marlin" the fastest in the "Fight the Fish" competition where anglers are seated in a top-of-the-line <a href="http://www.pompanette.com/" target="_top">Pompanette</a> fighting chair and reel a (Classic) Marlin Sled around a series of obstacles. If you have a golfer on board, you'll have the opportunity to "chip" for a $1,000 cash prize. And lastly, our new <a href="http://www.berkley-fishing.com/" target="_top">Berkley</a> knot tying competition will match the best knot tiers with the strongest knot winning another grand. Monday and Tuesday are fishing days filled with non-stop action. Fishing goes from early morning into the afternoon with hourly radio updates and on-the-air prize drawings for tournament teams. The weigh station on the green Pleasure Pier acts as our tournament headquarters where spectators watch as the day's catch reports arrive and leader boards are updated.The tournament format has been designed to bring to the scales only the largest marlin.<br /><br />Every team is automatically entered in our Release Division where we encourage catch and release of marlin by enforcing a minimum qualifying weight and awarding extremely valuable prizes. Past years have seen up to $25,000 in prizes awarded to teams for released marlin.<br /><br />In all, a fun time is had by both our tournament participants and spectators. We'll look forward to seeing you in Avalon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3119623444150804826-5842458670800443055?l=catalinaclassic2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J Jepsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452289646766882692noreply@blogger.com0