It was good to see Goose for a second year and meet Toby (tlapinski) for the first time. They put in their time and earned their fish.
I came up a little short myself with a 44" on the lure and 31" on the fly, both an inch or so short of victory...but who can complain about a dawn blitz of big bass in rolling surf among friends...
We had a record turnout of 70 competitors which has lead to some talk of capping the number of entries for next year. Jono at the Avalon put on a first class awards barbeque for the competitors and Tlap won the grand prize of a boat charter with local guide, Asa Lombard.
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man.