Results and Analysis:
2009 TYD Tournament
The 2009 Beyond The Breakwater TYD Tournament was held on August 8, 2009. Twelve contestants from all over the Southland fished the offshore waters surrounding San Diego.
A weather front with 25 mph winds and 8 foot/6 second swells passed through the area just days prior to the event, nearly causing the contest to be cancelled. Conditions settled down by Saturday, but the crazy weather wreaked havoc with the fishing. The fish were scattered, and became skittish and unwilling to bite. In the end, only one fish, a 6lb 10oz yellowtail, was submitted for score, giving the win to Team Pacific 1 from Los Angeles. This article has the final results, and discusses the tackle and techniques used by the contestants.
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Final Standings:
Here are the results. Keep in mind that 2nd and 3rd place were awarded by random drawing:
Place |
Team Points |
Tuna |
Yellowtail |
Dorado |
Slam |
Team / Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
26 |
- |
6lb 10oz |
- |
- |
Team Pacific 1: Steve Petit, Mike Forrest, Rocky Tussey, Dave Wratchford / Trophy + Cam Sigler 14wt rod, TFO Axiom 10wt, two West Marine Offshore PFDs |
2 |
N/A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Team Tuna Kahuna: Floyd Sparks, Mike Seymour / Trophy + Sea Level Fly Fishing Adventures Extreme 12wt rod, Tempest IV Reel, Scientific Anglers™ Bluewater Express 500 gr fly line, ARC Dehookers |
3 |
N/A
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
Team Katsuo: Rob Baldwin, Grant Wagemaker / Trophy + Bob Marriott's Flyfishing Store $100 gift certificate, SPOT Satellite Messenger |
Catch Summary:
Total fish: 1 yellowtail (ouch!)
Fish weight: 6lb 10oz. (double ouch!!)
Fish were scattered, and very skittish. Several fish caught on conventional gear while looking, but fishing was slow for gear guys as well. Fish spotted on kelp paddies would show some interest, them sink out and become non-responsive.
Breaking tuna were spotted down around the 425 Bank, but were also non-responsive.
Long Drive Award:
This award is given to the contestant who came the longest distance to fish the tournament (based on Google® Maps distance from their address of registration to Dana Landing Market).
The winner was: Rob Baldwin (155 miles, one way),who won a pair of Oakley Tangent sunglasses. Note: In next year's event we will be drawing from the pool of all people who travelled over 100 miles one way to the tournament.
Other Awards:
Award |
Name |
Prize |
Special Team Gift |
Each Team |
ARC "Game" Dehooker (1 per team) |
Early registration |
Aaron Field |
Scientific Anglers™ Streamer Express 450gr fly line |
7:30am drawing |
Mike Seymour |
Oakley Inmate Sunglasses |
9:00am drawing |
Jon Nakano
|
Scientific Anglers™ Bluewater Express 450gr fly line |
10:30am drawing |
Tony Martinez |
Rio T11 Custom Outbound |
Door Prize |
Rob Baldwin |
Scientific Anglers™ 550 gr. Deepwater Express and Sharkskin shooting line |
Door Prize |
Grant Wagemaker |
West Marine Raiatea Binoculars |
Door Prize |
Randy Norris |
Scientific Anglers™ Streamer Express 400 grains |
Door Prize |
Mike Forrest |
Smith Shelter sunglasses |
Door Prize |
Dave Wratchford |
Cam Sigler Dry Bag |
Door Prize |
Floyd Sparks |
Scientific Anglers™ Streamer Express 350gr. fly line |
Door Prize |
Steve Petit |
Cam Sigler Dry Bag |
Door Prize |
Rocky Tussey |
Dana Landing $50 gift card |
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