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THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!
Once again, 100 anglers chased the feisty
little gamefish, this time in stormy conditions. Everyone
enjoyed the BBQ ,Prize Ceremony, and a raffle chock-full
of fishing goodies. Read below for Mike Baxter's report
from The Press-Banner.
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out our photo GALLERY
for more pictures from the 2008 Sand Crab Classic Perch
Tournament
The
fourth annual Sand Crab Classic Perch Tournament was a huge
success as anglers dodged the expected bad weather.
As the 100 contestants registered for the perch fishing
tournament, the skies were dark, and a storm was expected
to hit the coast at about 2 p.m. — measure-in time
for the largest fish. Luckily, all the contestants fished
safely and made it back in time to qualify for the big fish.
The tournament was open to any perch caught by legal means;
the single largest fish measured by length won. The tournament
drew people from as far as Crescent City and had many faces
from fishing publications and press, most of whom have competed
the past four years. With a fun atmosphere, the competition
was surprisingly high — these people were serious.
At exactly 2 p.m., the measure station was closed, and as
usual, we had a few late and unhappy contestants. The largest
fish was a 15-inch barred surf perch caught by Tod Schallenbereger
of Watsonville on a Berkley Gulp sandworm, a fact that won
Schallenbereger a second trophy, rod, and reel presented
by Berkley.
The next largest perch was caught by John Blinkenberg of
Santa Cruz, and the third largest fish for the adult division
was caught by Ron Martin. The junior division was won by
Justin Morris of Alameda, followed up by last year’s
winner, Kristoffer Paterson from Scotts Valley. All winners
received a trophy rod and reel and, even more coveted, bragging
rights.
The fishing was tough, with most contestants catching only
a few perch. But the food and sponsors were great, and the
Yacht Club was a great location. All proceeds, estimated
at $1,500, will go to the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout
Project.
Contact us for more info: scruzfishing@yahoo.com
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