Saturday Night Bat Fight XIII

[Sharkinthedark II]

Just wanted it to be known that I'm in for SD. I'll try the surf in the morning and catch up with you all on the island 

[Latimeria]

Just one more time to drive the rules home.....


The Rules:

-The only fish that counts toward the ultimate winner is Myliobatis californica... aka the Bat Ray. All other species will only count as individual bragging rights.

-Widest wingspan measured over the top of the Ray (Taut Tape) with corresponding pictures. No loose or flat laying tape on the entire body and wings.  (loose tapes will be prone to losing some inches)

-CPR (Catch-Photograph-Release) only. No gaffs or landing tools that cause direct injury to the fish permitted.

- The main area for each county will be picked by the Team Captain and any satellite groups must make sure they post their results by the given time of 11:59pm on March 7th, 2020

-Shore Fishing Only from the Surf or Bay.  No kayaked baits, shore casting only.

-You can fish in any county you'd like, but the fish you catch will be recorded for the county you caught the fish in. (example: If you are from LA fishing in SD, the bat will count for SD).

-Start time for the event is very dependent on when you want to get out and fish. The opening gun will sound at 6:00am on the day of the tournament and will end at 11:59 that night. This is just the window of time that the tournament will count for any bat rays. This will allow people who work or have prior engagements to get out and participate in the event in a generous time window.

-Photos must be posted by no later than 11:59pm Saturday, March 7th. Any Photos posted later than that time will be disqualified from their entry. (So be VERY time conscience)

-This is a picture/honor system, please no fudging or cheating. A few times now, the winner won by a half an inch. This made for a great photo finish and great trash talking.

-Everyone is required to have a good time!


A clarification that came up during SNBFVIII and the most commonly asked questions are listed below.

•   No yakking baits out (or Drones)– This is a shoreline casting event.
The reason for this is to show off your casting skills and/or improve on them. SoCal Big Game shore fishing style.

•   No fishing off Piers, Bridges, Docks, Bulkheads, Jetties.  (Boat Ramps are OK as long as you are allowed to fish there and/or not impeding any boat traffic)
There are a few reasons for this, but the most important reasons are for YOUR Safety and the Bat Rays Safety.  Fishing the rocks during the day or at night for Mud Marlin is not a safe bet for you or the fish.  You can fish for them 364 days a year that way if you like, but on the Bat Fight, it's all about safety  and all of these structures have a high danger limit to them when dealing with big gear, rods and fish.  It was never allowed in the past and will not be allowed in the future Bat Fights.

•   Buddy System – For many reasons, it must be on a buddy system.  There are going to be a bunch of satellite groups out there, but there must be two fishermen at every location.  Unless you have 4 arms to hold the tape taut over the bats back and take a picture... you need two people.  To keep 'em honest and to add as another safety factor.

[Latimeria]

T minus 30 minutes!!!!

[1morecast]

I will be seeing you guys in the afternoon. Try to leave some fish for us.👍

[spideyjg]

I have to run up to BassPro for supplies. Going to have to miss this year.

[Latimeria]

Some pics of the day.  Joe spent more time taking pics of wildlife than of any of us since there was nothing to take pictures of.  LOL

30" winner.  Jerry and the girl with the glass eye.  lol



Prior to XIII



Wonder Twins powers, ACTIVATE!





I'd like to tell you that I was baiting up...



Best moment of the afternoon.  Time cheered everyone up because he's a good natured guy.  hahaha



A whole lot of this going on....



Will came through with his first Bat of his SNBF career!



And that's about it.  Pretty much summed up everything.  Great people, conversation, stories and bon fires... few fish...

[Jaws]

Sorry Tom!
Thanks again for administering this bunch of looney tunes!We really appreciate all that you do and allowing the rest of us to tag along!
Since I could'nt contribute a fish or two at least I could contribute some pictures.
Hopefully the bay will return to former glory after all the lovely dredging.....