Here are the guidelines for the Harbor King Tournament of Champions 2001. The winner will be honored with the title Harbor Rat Master until the second tournament is held...

Date:
Saturday, Nov. 10

Launch:
11:00 AM

Place:
Santa Barbara Harbor, next to the jetty (behind the bait barge)

Entry Fee:
$10

Rules:
1.)Boundaries are from the tip of the breakwall to the tip of the wharf, and the tip of the finger of the wharf (where the SeaCenter is) to the beach, including the entire harbor.

2.)Artificials only. NO BAIT. No chum.

3.)Only one rod can be used at a time.

4.)Float tubes, or other kick powered craft only.

5.)Limit 5 fish, combination of White Seabass, Halibut, Sandbass and Calico Bass. Weighing in of Grass Bass will automatically disqualify you, and bring shame to your name. ;-)

6.)Sandbass and Calico Bass must be weighed in live.

7.)Must have a valid CA Fishing License, and abide by all laws and regulations by the DFG, Coast Guard and Harbor Patrol. If the tournament extends past dark, this includes having a flashlight.

8.)All decisions by the weigh master are final.

What we're gonna do is see how many people show up before we decide what time weigh in will be. If we have less than 6 or 8 people we'll fish till 7 so we can have a shot at seabass. If there are more than that we'll weigh in at dusk, so as not to have a huge crowd at the bait barge, clogging up traffic and getting in eachother's way. So, who's gonna put their money where their mouth is???
-Brian