Challenge Events Next Year

So here is what I brainstormed up, nothing is finalized, so I'm just interested in seeing what you guys think of each months target species (or what type of challenge you would like to see). I tried to keep the challenges focused on what's popular in our area.

The idea is to keep it pretty simple, like that of the KBF challenge series.

March – Perch Palooza
Combined length of two Yellow Perch

April – Freshwater Fiesta
Highest AMI score for a single entry. Possible species include: Sunfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass

May – Trophy Tourney
Longest Striped Bass

June – Doormat Disco
Combined length of 2 Flounder

July – Bottom Fishing Blast
Combined length of 3 species (Spot, Perch, Croaker)

August – Summer Striper Party
Combined length of two Striped Bass

More details about entry, prizes, etc. will be brought about later.

[CB kayak 02]

Win a Hobie Kayak?

Is there any interest for an online series like this?

There would be an reasonable entry fee (series pass/single), to hopefully raise for a charity and to increase the sizability of the prizes.

If it's a series, then most points at the end would win a very good prize depending on the # of participants, we would try to get a Hobie Mirage Drive Kayak if we can get enough entrants.

Overall it would promote some friendly competition within our kayak fishing region.

Help us with some feedback to help improve on the idea we have.

[HokieDJ]

June is a little early for Flounder isn't it? I would swap it with the July contest.

[CB kayak 02]

June is a little early for Flounder isn't it? I would swap it with the July contest.

Defnitely a possibility, but I do know Flounder are pretty consistent in OC from May on. Usually some of the bigger fish are caught as the water warms, but is not yet too warm, because the visibility is much better.

I caught 2 keepers and a lot of shorts in June this year with pretty limited fishing.

[Rockchaser]

What would be the area? A certain number of miles from a given point or just Maryland waters?

[CB kayak 02]

What would be the area? A certain number of miles from a given point or just Maryland waters?

I would think that the Delmarva area would be reasonable..

[medicyaker]

I like it Bryan, June is plenty early enough for flatties. I am in OC for the Firefighters Convention in the 2nd week of June and ussually have no problem getting a few during that time frame. I would like to see Blues on there somewhere. I generally do pretty well with getting a few of them during that time as well in OC. Just want to be sure that everyone understands the ground rules... This would be for Kayak Caught Fish correct??? I'm in for however you want to do it. I love a little friendly Yearlong competition.

[CB kayak 02]

Would only be kayak caught, correct!! If this happens then we'll put out all the rules and specifications.

[medicyaker]

Bryan, I know from the Tourny this year that you have a special place in your heart for favorite charity Make a Wish Foundation. I would like to see us make one of our charities this year The Wounded Worrior Project. That has a special place in my heart as well. Just a suggestion
Thanks,
Tom

[Southerly]

i like.