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Saturday Night Bat Fight - X - Rules and Sign Ups
Well, we are on year 9 already and have continued to be a fun and successful event throughout the years. This is a fun and free event that only has bragging rights at stake and great for anglers of all ages. The rules will be the same as in years past and listed below. Try your best to follow the rules which will make it easier deciding the winner.
This years event will take place on March 11th, 2017... rain or shine!
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 11th, 2017
-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. 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 11th. 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 has to 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 another safety factor.
All of the rules are pretty straight forward and I will make them clearer in future events, but I wanted to clarify the ones that I am being asked the most… or at least being brought to my attention.
The summed up History of the Bat Fight (work in progress and will continue to evolve into the full story): http://prehistoricsoul.com/forum/index.php?topic=8.0
I got to get 2015 and 2016 updated and up on here! Sheesh, I'm a slacker!
Prehistoric Soul Thread: http://prehistoricsoul.com/forum/index.php?action=post;msg=16130;topic=2091.0
SCSF Thread: *Blank for now*
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/144022729051913/
Shirts and Sweatshirts - Limited Time Only: http://prehistoricsoul.com/forum/index.php?topic=2117.0
To sign up, please respond to this thread with your first name and Team County you will be fishing for. This is a free event and no prizes are given out. It is strictly a chest thumping tournament that allows the winning county bragging rights for a year!
I just want to get a general idea of head count and will eventually get a list of the anglers made. The biggest time consuming part is having 3 places to sign up so I'll most likely just monitor the sites.
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Chad in for Team VC 8)
My dad Gil is in also.
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SD baby!!!
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SD please ... hope other counties show up this year.
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Can't make it. Family stuff.
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Never fished a bat fight so technically I've never lost.
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I'm in for SD, I'll bring wood for the fire too 8)
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Never fished but buy lots of gear.
How's that working out for ya?
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Never fished but buy lots of gear.
How's that working out for ya?
Doh! ;D
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Never fished but buy lots of gear.
How's that working out for ya?
Doh! ;D
Lol!!!
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What/who/how we doing the team captains this year??
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What/who/how we doing the team captains this year??
It should be the same as last year. Hit up Tom. You looking to usurp someone?
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Don't change the date, I've already requested the day off from the wife and kids!!!
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Me and my friend are down for The OC >:(
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Denny, Tony and myself in for LA...................you know I'm in to help any way I can Tom 8)
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[quoteDenny, Tony and myself in for LA...................you know I'm in to help any way I can Tom 8)][/quote]
8)
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Right on guys! Well, just have in mind what gear you want to purchase for the bat fight. It will be standard to what is ordered every year and might have to be bumped a $1 a garment this year due to more price increases from the vendors and printing.
As for County Captains, I'll hammer that down this weekend and post it up by Monday with all of the info including SWAG for sale.
The biggest thing about this Bat Fight is anyone going to even catch a Bat Ray??? I haven't seen one in MANY months!!!!
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The biggest thing about this Bat Fight is anyone going to even catch a Bat Ray??? I haven't seen one in MANY months!!!!
End of December I landed my PB at 42" and lost a bigger one on the same night.
Maybe VC has a shot this year! :o
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In for Ventura County
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In for Ventura County
Welcome Mark! Good to have you on the board and on Team VC!
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I'm in for SD. I agree bats have been elusive so far this year. Maybe this will give the other counties a chance? ;)
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It's early. Only takes 1.
8)
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Dale OC
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Dale OC
Right on. Good luck.
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Jerry in for SD 8)
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Chris and Mike Madison for SD. (2) xl shirts and (2) xxl hoodies if we can still request them
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I'll be in for SD but getting to the party late probably after 5. XL shirt for me
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Chris and Mike Madison for SD. (2) xl shirts and (2) xxl hoodies if we can still request them
Gotcha
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I'll be in for SD but getting to the party late probably after 5. XL shirt for me
Pocket or no pocket?
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No pocket
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Add Paul to the list. Not sure if he can fish much though.
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Been looking for 2 weeks, about 15 hours=zero runs. Taking another shot at it tomorrow night............I've decided as long as we're not fishing 10 foot surf w/hurricane winds this year I'll be happy 8)
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Ken checking in for team L.A.
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Add me to San Diego!
I'm back 8)
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Let's make it official, Longcast Joe in for Team LA...
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Let's make it official, Longcast Joe in for Team LA...
We traded Joe to Team LA for a big ol' dredge at the mouth of our harbor ;D
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Jack in for team LA!!!
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Location of SD teams? I'm coming late so what locations will people be at?
Got pallets for a fire pit.
Will there be a Bahia outpost?
Jim
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Location of SD teams? I'm coming late so what locations will people be at?
Got pallets for a fire pit.
Will there be a Bahia outpost?
Jim
I'll be at FI then. Hopefully one of the other guys come in. I have your shirt also.