4th ANNUAL WAFISH OPEN December 8th

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on December 4, 2012 at 1:16pm

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/3436238538.html

Seems like a good deal. Might look good on the back of the nitro.


Chad Simon said:

Jordan,

I think it would benefit us to know now. That way we can tie up our gear accordingly. The first year I came prepared with 3 rev-rigs tied up, and then it was decided at the drivers meeting it wouldnt be allowed. It's not like there is ever enough time between the drivers meeting, and blastoff to tie anything up. I think it should be allowed, and it could increase participation. You're correct this tournament is out of the norm, so why stick with common rules? On the flip side, NWBASS has always allowed it, and I've never heard complaints. I'm confident I will do well either way. It makes for a much more relaxing day when you can just troll around, especially given the weather forcast!

Jordan Doucet said:

I'll be making a Rev Rig decision at the drivers meeting. I would like to hear everyone's thought on the Rev Rig technique as it pertains to this tournament however. In other tournaments it is not allowed, however this tournament is out of the norm anyway...

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on December 4, 2012 at 1:23pm

I don't think Ron or I will be deploying any Rev Rig for targeting bass... Odd species on the other hand we might be breaking out the down riggers and the night crawlers! So I guess I don't care about guys trolling the rev rig for bass fishing as long as I can troll for Trout and Salmon! I don't even know what the Rev Rig is and the 2x I have fished this tournament my team has gone home with a check, so it must not be that good! I say let em do it if they want.

Permalink Reply by Chad Simon on December 4, 2012 at 4:15pm

The nice thing about the rev-rig is that it's a great way to catch both trout and bass! I've had days where I've caught limits of 3-5lb Cutt's on this rig. My dad caught a Cutt over 8lbs years ago on the rig as well. There are days when the rev-rig is killer on bass, and it's usually when the plastic bite sucks.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on December 5, 2012 at 9:13am

I'm leaning towards allowing the Rev Rig this year, however my bet is that both the bass tournament and weird fish pot will be won using conventional bass fishing techniques.

Permalink Reply by Mark Maderos on December 5, 2012 at 3:43pm

As a Rev Rig Affacianado, I have learned how to adapt the technique when it's not allowed in its traditional method.  I. E. I will use a carolina rig, or will long spool the rig and reel it in so as to not truely be trolling.  It sure would make it easier just to allow it though.  I really don't rev rig that much anymore.  But like Chad said, the days that it seems the plastic bite is dead, you sure can whoop up on them with the rev rig.  P.J.,,,,,  I will gladly rent you and Hobbit a couple of rigs for the day, say for a 50% stake in any check you may cash.

 

Mark

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on December 5, 2012 at 8:03pm

If someone could maybe just explain it to me I could probably come up with something of my own... I am a seasoned veteran when it comes to trolling but kinda started bass fishing so I would have something else to do once in a while, but I am always down for a good whooping!  I was actually just thinking of bringing a downrigger and running a 7wire A-rig back 15ft and down about 25ft on the rigger. That should get my bait ball in the strike zone... Would that be allowed Jordan?  I'll call it the Renegade Rig!

Permalink Reply by Jeff Fancher on December 5, 2012 at 10:34pm

Main line tied to a tri-swivel; off one of the rings, about 3-4 foot leader tied to a 2 ounce weight and then on the third ring another 3-4 foot leader tied to a jointed rapala or other hard bait. Troll at medium speed.

P.J. Koshi said:

If someone could maybe just explain it to me I could probably come up with something of my own... I am a seasoned veteran when it comes to trolling but kinda started bass fishing so I would have something else to do once in a while, but I am always down for a good whooping!  I was actually just thinking of bringing a downrigger and running a 7wire A-rig back 15ft and down about 25ft on the rigger. That should get my bait ball in the strike zone... Would that be allowed Jordan?  I'll call it the Renegade Rig!

Permalink Reply by Johnny Walker on December 5, 2012 at 10:40pm

Any predictions out there for winning total?

 

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on December 6, 2012 at 3:13pm

I"m guessing it will take a 5 fish limit weighing about 13lbs.

 

Also, I've picked up some items for the raffle including:

• WaveAway - Thanks to Chris Lambert
• Gear Aid ReviveX Waterproofing Samples for all pariticipants and Complete Bottles for Raffle - Thanks to Tag Watson
• Product from Limit Out Marine - Thanks to Russ Baker
• A G-Loomis Spinning Rod - Great for Football Heads
• A Diawa Laguna Rod
• A Shimano Reel
• Yamalube Oil
• Mercury Premium Plus Oil
• Sebile Swimbaits
• WAFISH Schwag 

 

I'm sure a few more things will be included, but as you see, only quality products at this raffle! Please come and support the raffle, even if you cannot make the tournament. Additional raffle items would be very much appreciated from anyone willing to donate. This is the only fundraiser for the website and your support is very much appreciated as the site continues to grow.

 

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on December 9, 2012 at 3:15pm

Well Thanks Jordan for a fun tournament.  Seemed like a tough day for everyone. Not a single limit weighed in, but the winning weight was up 2lbs from what we had last year. I think that is a positive thing, but then again not a single fish above 4lbs was weighed in accept that huge Trout. Nice job Tony and Wes what a streak on that lake! 

Permalink Reply by David Parnicky on December 9, 2012 at 5:29pm

I second everything P.J. said!  Fun times, impressive win by Tony and Wes and big thanks to Jordan for making this happen every year! 

Permalink Reply by Joel Alinen on December 10, 2012 at 1:00pm

Can we see the standings and pics?

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