Results of the 'Costa Bass-N-Fly' tournament - May 23rd -24th, 2018

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

http://bass-n-fly.com/bass-n-fly/2018-weigh-in-results/

[Scott V]

Those are some really small totals.

[BenFishin]

you think....for fly fishing? conditions almost always dictate bag sizes. bass can be super finicky....even with gear it gets tough

give it a try it next year to see how you stack up ;-)

[Spicytuna1]

Thanks Debbie Downer.

We are about 25% as effective as conventional anglers so they will always always have large bags to win tournaments.

Conditions were tough but considering the history of the tournament these were some of the best bags that have ever been weighed in. Being on the water as much as I am, I was very impressed with both the number of fish caught and the size of the fish caught.

This event need to be embraced and hyped up way more than it is right now.

[donkeyhunter007]

This sounds AWESOME!!!

Is there teams? do you need your own boat??

Hype this up!1this is a good place for getting fly anglers interested!!

ANy and all info from those who participated Please!!

[Spicytuna1]

Two man teams per boat with working livewell.

You can sign up a non boater but I am not sure how many open seats are or will be available.

Their website has a lot of good information as well.

Ran just like a standard bass tournament best 5 fish per day all fly rods.

[Scott V]

Thanks Debbie Downer.

We are about 25% as effective as conventional anglers so they will always always have large bags to win tournaments.

Conditions were tough but considering the history of the tournament these were some of the best bags that have ever been weighed in. Being on the water as much as I am, I was very impressed with both the number of fish caught and the size of the fish caught.

This event need to be embraced and hyped up way more than it is right now.

You can take your name calling and shove it!

[Scott V]

you think....for fly fishing? conditions almost always dictate bag sizes. bass can be super finicky....even with gear it gets tough

give it a try it next year to see how you stack up ;-)

With an average weight of over 2 pounds to win, yeah that sounds small to me.

No thanks, I wouldn't fish this event if it was free.

[Spicytuna1]

Please don't talk down upon something you have no experience or knowledge about. Maybe its not your cup of tee that's fine most people have different idea's of what they like. This site alone has hundred and hundreds of people that each love a certain aspect of the fishing game. To each is their own and that is what makes the world of flyfishing great.

There are a lot of people out there that are passionate about this fishery and this event.

Negativity need not apply.

[Scott V]

Please don't talk down upon something you have no experience or knowledge about. Maybe its not your cup of tee that's fine most people have different idea's of what they like. This site alone has hundred and hundreds of people that each love a certain aspect of the fishing game. To each is their own and that is what makes the world of flyfishing great.

There are a lot of people out there that are passionate about this fishery and this event.

Negativity need not apply.

I fished bass tournaments for years both in boats and kayaks, so you have no clue what your talking about when it comes to me.

And trust me, like I stated above, I would never fish that tournament.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

This sounds AWESOME!!!

Is there teams? do you need your own boat??

Hype this up!1this is a good place for getting fly anglers interested!!


Any and all info from those who participated Please!!


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You need a boat for every two fly fishing anglers.

You need an aerated live well....we used a big cooler with portable aerator.

If you want to go next year I would contact Maury Hatch a few months before.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I only fly fish in the Delta for LMB and SMB and only top water because for me it is not about catching fish.

I love the casting so it is always a good day.

I use the Sage LMB Bass rod with the Sage/Rio LMB fly line with the largest Umpqua Swimming Frog mostly.




Some years ago Andy Guibord and I were very lucky to get to fish with Kevin Doran and learn his incredible techniques.


If you want to learn Kevin's techniques for Delta LMB top water fly fishing I would hire Captain Andy Guibord.


Through the summer I would go early and late in the day for some good top water action.


**May is Captain Kevin Doran's favorite month for top water LMB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Y0wmSr0Tg

[BenFishin]

And trust me, like I stated above, I would never fish that tournament.

might as well keep your comments to yourself then if you have no interest other than to bash it

[Scott V]

might as well keep your comments to yourself then if you have no interest other than to bash it

I'll say what I want, when I want.

I didn't bash it, I just said I would never fish it.

Best to not get involved in something that doesn't pertain to you!

[BenFishin]

I'll say what I want, when I want.

I didn't bash it, I just said I would never fish it.

Best to not get involved in something that doesn't pertain to you!

it pertains to me, didn't fish it this year but will again....the guys run this are top notch folks that put on a great event. Major kudos to Maury, Noel and the rest of the gang as well as the sponsors. That's where the focus of this thread should be, not about some non-participant obsessed with size and bag counts

[donkeyhunter007]

If you dont have anything nice to say.............

Thanks to all those with positive comments.

Its funny the small fish sizes make me want to go more!!! i might have a chance to WIN !!
Thanks for the info.

[Scott V]

If you dont have anything nice to say.............

Thanks to all those with positive comments.

Its funny the small fish sizes make me want to go more!!! i might have a chance to WIN !!
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for proving me correct that the bag sizes were small. That is all I said. I didn't say anything negative about the event. Get a life people!

[Hatch]

Thanks for proving me correct that the bag sizes were small. That is all I said. I didn't say anything negative about the event. Get a life people!

In comparison to the conventional tournaments that were held during the same time of year in the California Delta, 5 of our Teams would have been "In the money" at the other events. So our Bag Sizes Were Not Small!
I'd say that is bad ass and super respectable for fly anglers. Our weigh master, Dave Sanchez of the Stockton Bass Club was super impressed by our contestants bag limits.
Competitions like the Costa Bass-N-Fly are not meant for every angler but I am proud to say that each year we are getting bigger and better and every one was gushing about this years events. I invite ALL of you here on this board to attend or compete next year. It is a one of a kind event and I am proud to be part of it.

Capt. Maury Hatch

[Scott V]

In comparison to the conventional tournaments that were held during the same time of year in the California Delta, 5 of our Teams would have been "In the money" at the other events. So our Bag Sizes Were Not Small!
I'd say that is bad ass and super respectable for fly anglers. Our weigh master, Dave Sanchez of the Stockton Bass Club was super impressed by our contestants bag limits.
Competitions like the Costa Bass-N-Fly are not meant for every angler but I am proud to say that each year we are getting bigger and better and every one was gushing about this years events. I invite ALL of you here on this board to attend or compete next year. It is a one of a kind event and I am proud to be part of it.

Capt. Maury Hatch

Thanks for piling on hatch, I knew I could count on you.