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Post by 3spots on Jul 14, 2013 6:21:13 GMT -5
The IFA series is coming to Savannah at Hogans Marina. The boats fish August 3rd and the kayaks fishing August 4th. Check out the rules and fees at www.ifatours.com/This is an artificial only tournament that is catch/photo/release (CPR). Hopefully we can have more locals fishing this event and one of us take home 1st. It's a fun tournament without all the glitz. |
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Post by crawdaddy on Jul 14, 2013 8:24:23 GMT -5
You have my attention on this one. I've seen the shows on it and now to be able to participate, think I'm gonna put this one on the calendar. Thanks for the info Trey.
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Post by 3spots on Jul 14, 2013 10:45:25 GMT -5
The format is easy, catch/photo/release your biggest redfish and trout, make it back to check in at the predetermined time and hope you did well. Most of the folks that fish this event are good people and it's a good way to make friends and fishing contacts in other locals.
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Post by bigredobsession on Jul 14, 2013 12:49:52 GMT -5
I will not fish the IFA until they change the rules. There will be guys(teams) that travel up from Jax and even further south like titusville for the cpts meeting then make the drive back south. Fish the morning down in fl, catch the larger fish, then drive back up here. That isn't right.
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Post by crawdaddy on Jul 14, 2013 16:02:54 GMT -5
I guess I look at like this, if those guys have the think its that important to drive back to Fla.. for the chance to win then their not really sure of their fishing abilities. Not to mention the expense of gas. I've only fished 1 kayak tournament but plenty of bass tournaments in my life.. Your always gonna have some to get as much as they can. They have to live with it. I am a rookie at all of this but always feel like it could by chance or luck be my day that day. With the quality of fishermen we have in the area I say bring um on. From troutman , 3spots, backlash and countless others bring them on.
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Post by laughinggull on Jul 16, 2013 7:54:34 GMT -5
I've got to get signed up for that one. That's right down the street from where I live. Come on CGKF guys and get the word out.
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Post by 3spots on Jul 27, 2013 17:39:29 GMT -5
I heard that if you aren't paid by this Wednesday, there will be a $50 late fee. Register and pay up now. Should be a good tournament.
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Post by laughinggull on Jul 29, 2013 10:35:19 GMT -5
Just got signed up. Can't wait till Sunday!
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Post by backlash on Jul 29, 2013 21:45:46 GMT -5
Does the angler advantage part sell out? I'm thinking it's an error because the fields to select the membership and angler advantage are both saying sold out. Guess I'll call them tomorrow.
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Post by laughinggull on Jul 29, 2013 22:03:42 GMT -5
Just call them. It's easier than online. You can get the angler advantage at the captain's meeting on Saturday.
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Post by backlash on Jul 29, 2013 22:09:31 GMT -5
Ah okay thanks for the help. As much as I love the Keys, I'm dying to get back to Savannah and fish a little bit before the tournament.
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Post by 3spots on Jul 30, 2013 6:07:27 GMT -5
I called the yesterday and let them know about the issue on the web page concerning the angler advantage being sold out. They have to contact their web service.
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Post by backlash on Jul 30, 2013 11:16:40 GMT -5
So should I just wait to sign up until it's fixed?
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Post by 3spots on Jul 30, 2013 14:45:17 GMT -5
I spoke with Lee at the IFA and she stated that the late fee was just for the boat guys. You can still register for the Savannah kayak event online and pay the $50 then pay the $50 Angler Advantage prior to the Captain's meeting. Or you can pay it all just prior to the Captain's meeting. If this is your first IFA event, you will have to pay an additional $10 membership fee.
See you all there!
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Post by bigredobsession on Jul 30, 2013 22:09:05 GMT -5
What time and where would be a good to come down there and meet all of you that are fishing in this event? I haven't met most of you guys so I thought this would be a good time to meet a few. I'm not fishing the event but i would like to watch the weigh in.
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Post by backlash on Jul 30, 2013 22:48:20 GMT -5
The check in is at Hogan's Marina on Wilmington Island at 3 on Sunday I believe.
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Post by gabreamyaker on Jul 31, 2013 10:55:20 GMT -5
i would too like to watch the weigh in. and meet a ew of you that i haven't meet yet
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Post by Redbeard on Jul 31, 2013 12:49:49 GMT -5
Whether you are fishing or just observing, please take plenty of photos and post up. I would love to be there, but Elvis and BBQ ribs have me still captive in Memphis. We have a job in Savannah and I had hoped to time one of my trips to coincide with the tournament. Nobody would think a thing when they saw my truck with our construction company logo on the side of it hauling a kayak in the back of it down 16!!! Been there, done that plenty of times before! It just ain't gonna happen this time. Hopefully, in about three weeks, I can kiss this baby goodbye and be home for good, then Savannah won't be so far away. Good luck to all of you fishing the tournament. You represent CGKF well!!! I hope to see photos of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners wearing CGKF shirts!!! Good Luck!!! Redbeard  |
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Post by bigredobsession on Jul 31, 2013 17:18:41 GMT -5
How many of you guys are going south to fish this weekends event?
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Post by troutman on Jul 31, 2013 22:12:45 GMT -5
I am fishing Local!!!
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Post by backlash on Jul 31, 2013 23:07:28 GMT -5
I'll be fishing somewhere near Titusville  Ha just kidding but some people will come close. I'll be local. Need my hometown advantage. I think a lot of people from out of town are gonna be down towards Brunswick though because of all the freshwater coming into the rivers. |
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Post by laughinggull on Aug 1, 2013 8:44:14 GMT -5
I'll be fishing local. Don't really know where yet. Anybody know where the fish are biting.? I haven't been in a while.  |
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Post by jerseyjoe on Aug 1, 2013 9:29:05 GMT -5
I am a late entry, but I will be fishing this. See you at the Cpts meeting.
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Post by jerseyjoe on Aug 1, 2013 9:30:28 GMT -5
I will be fishing "somewhat local"...SC
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Post by backlash on Aug 1, 2013 10:42:38 GMT -5
This summer I feel like I've been finding out a lot more about where they aren't biting than finding where they are biting haha. Definitely gonna be a tough tournament.
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Post by laughinggull on Aug 1, 2013 11:46:20 GMT -5
I hear ya on finding where they aren't biting. It's been a tough year so far. I don't think this tournament will be anywhere near the difficulty as the Jax classic back in May. That had steady 25-30 mph winds with nasty rain. Hopefully it'll be nice day with not much wind.
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Post by backlash on Aug 1, 2013 12:06:13 GMT -5
Oh for sure. I heard that tournament was basically a wasted trip. It looks like the wind is going to be out the west at a decent speed so hopefully that will stay true. I just want 3 nice hours of fishing on Sunday. That's all I ask. Let's show those Florida boys Savannah has some nice fish too!
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Post by laughinggull on Aug 1, 2013 12:08:57 GMT -5
I'd say that the Jax trip would've been a waste except I did get lucky and catch a 27" Red to finish in fourth place. Other than that, I'd never fish in that kind of crap again. You should try and fish it next year. We need a bigger showing of CGKF guys next year.
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Post by backlash on Aug 1, 2013 12:12:49 GMT -5
I'm definitely gonna try to fish some of the Florida tournament this year. Since I go to school up at UGA it's a long drive down there, but I'm willing to do it this year.
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Post by nubby on Aug 3, 2013 7:37:14 GMT -5
Best of luck to all of the CGKF guys and gals that are fishing this tournament. I am looking forward to seeing your name on the leader board.
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