Blondestranger Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Also, I can't say enough good things about Haddrell's Point Tackle. They are good guys and the real deal. Don't even fool with the other "tackle" shop in town with a trendy logo. They're more interested in selling t-shirts than fishing. Go to Haddrell's and get the scoop on what's going on. Best shop in Mount Pleasant hands down. I'm sure the West Ashley store follows suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Joshua Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Charlie, I have 5 anglers for the tournament as we discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrobalo Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thanks Mike for cutting the one time deal for tournament participants! Might have to purchase 4 more Ci4+ reels that day! :content: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Looking forward to the tournament. It is about time for some talk on who is fishing and where. Not specific sites but general locations and what areas have been productive for the local crowd lately. Will sheephead and cobia be on the list of eligible fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ableminded Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I will more than likely be fishing the ICW around the Isle of Palms area and north of there. Lately for me the fishing has been better that way than the Wando River. Have heard of other captains doing really well up the Wando River but I personally did not do so well the other day up there. Sounds like the trout are finally starting to show up a little better too! I'm really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie johnson Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 If cobia needs to be on the list of eligible species, they will be. Other species will be trout, redfish, sheepshead, spanish mackeral, kingfish, tripletail, black drum and flounder. Points will be awarded per a point value given to each species that will be noted on the scorecard.( each redfish = 100 points, each trout = 50 points, each cobia = 100 points, and so on.) Those points will be multiplied depending on the method of catch: bait X 1, artificial X 1.5, and fly X 2. Anglers may try to increase their point totals by catching multiple fish of the same species using different tackle, but only five fish per species will count toward the day’s total. A species bonus of 100 points will be added to the day’s total for each different qualifying species caught above two species. For instance, 3 species = 100 bonus points, 4 species = 200 bonus points, and so on. One raffle ticket will be awarded for each 50 points scored -- 200 total points = 4 extra raffle tickets. Make sense? The biggest rule above all else is to have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Looking forward to fishing this. Been an owner for 15 years now and this will be my first time participating. Should be a great time. The fishing has been getting better and better with each p***ing day here lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok Now the decisions have just gotten tougher. Who to follow Ableminded or the infamous Capt Fritz. Maybe neither. I want to catch fish. Looking forward to a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctniner Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 What is the handicap for professional guides that are participating? :susel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I will be in the Stono Inlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 But that is where the fish are. no handicap needed. If I get lucky I want to be able to brag how good I am. I would rather save my luck for the raffle. Only need one ticket and a lot of luck to ger a good prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Where do we stand on numbers and from how far away Is it too late to try and talk a couple of others into going. Looking forward to the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 A few days early but still a nice fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 How difficult is it to run out Stono Inlet to look for Cobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It isn't that bad. Fairly easy to tell where NOT to be. Read the water and there is a nearshore reef close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrobalo Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Don't think too many folks will be at the reef Saturday. All the models are not looking that great. Nice Cobia Fritz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ableminded Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great fish Fritz! That thing was 88lbs!! What a beast. For those of you needing anything for this coming weekend we will be offering a discount as discussed earlier. When you go up to the cash register just tell them you are fishing the MBC Owner's tournament and we will give you a discount on applicable items. This will be honored at either Haddrell's location on Friday only so take advantage of it if you need anything. Looking forward to fishing with all of you! Capt Mike Able Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie johnson Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 We have 24 boats registered equating to 50 anglers. A number of people have asked about the rules posted on the online itinerary at mbcboats.com. The primary rule to be followed by every participant is that competing take a backseat to having fun and celebrating the good fortune of being to be able to spend time on the water in great boats. That said, we have expanded the eligible species to include: trout, redfish, sheepshead, spanish mackeral, kingfish, tripletail, black drum, flounder and cobia. It seems that Fritz's 88 lb cobia has people concerned that the 20 lb test line limit might be too small. We'll make a concession and allow up to 40 lb mono or braid. As for the number of rods per angler, you can bring as many as you like, but only one per angler can be fished at any one time in all situations except for trolling, when a maximum of five lines can be deployed. Look forward to seeing everyone Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Is this a "boat" tournament or individual angler tournament? Just curious, I've fished in both and either way, like you said, As long as I am in my Pathfinder it is going to be a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie johnson Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 It is an individual tournament. Every angler will get a scorecard with each angler having the opportunity to earn additional raffle tickets. See you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sweet. The smacktalk can start early on my boat then if we are competing against each other, I will make sure to tie slip knots on her hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrobalo Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Great fun tournament. Thanks Charlie and crew and Barrier Island Marine for hosting it. Hope to do it again next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondestranger Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Couldn't agree more. Good tournament and great quality of anglers participating. Already looking forward to 2015. Good to meet you Friday night lrobalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie johnson Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks again to all the participants. Let's make it even bigger next year! Congrats again to Whitney Pitts (Ladies Champion) and Ben Banks ( Grand Champion and Master Angler). Whitney won the highly contested ladies division by maxing out her redfish quota and separated herself with the artificial bonus. Ben, fishing with Brian Rose, last year's winner, filled his quota of redfish and added 5 flounder. All in all, there were over 70 redfish scored, (despite difficult full moon tides) proving that Charleston is definitely an exceptional redfish fishery. Thanks again to our friends and sponsors who contributed over $6000 worth of raffle prizes and captain's bag goodies: Costa Del Mar Yamaha Engel Coolers WASP Video Cameras Barrier Island Marine Ameratrail Trailers Nu Ice, Ice Packs Lip Ripper Apparel Logic Lures Mirrolure Haddrell's Point Tackle Captain Peter Brown Low Country Redfish Cup Tournament Series Pictures to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fritz Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Good to meet everyone this past weekend that I did. Looking forward to 2015 as well. Winning the Power Pole in the Raffle was the icing on the cake to a great Tournament put on by 2 Great Companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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