One of the largest tournaments on my schedule is the Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Classic Tournament. Located in Brooklyn NYC the event draws around 300 anglers from as far as Toronto. The main fish targeted are Striped Bass Weakfish Blue Fish and added last year Fluke ( Summer Founder).

This year is a new one in the chapter for myself. I am registered in the electric division. A division I never thought I would compete in. It is a challenge to fish the electric division from the mere fact that there is no electricity at the camping area. The only power available is from gas generators.

Unfortunately this year it doesn’t look like the weather is going to cooperate.

Wind and rain for Friday. I have a feeling the committee may officially postpone the start of the tournament till Saturday morning.

Saturday looks good so far!

I am bringing both the Jackson Kayak Big Rig with the Troqeedo and the Jackson Kayak Cuda 14. The Cuda is more manageable with my current kayak cart. Just in case I want to drop in near JFK Airport at Grassy Bay off the Cross Bay Boulevard. Theres a beach there that’s a long haul for the big rig on a cart on sand. The drop in where the tournament headquarters is at Floyd Bennett field is easy due to it being a huge sea plane ramp. Its very Big Rig friendly!

Looking forward to camping and hanging out with fellow fishing buddy’s long term and new. Of course cant forget the food!! If  your going stop by and say hello. Have a bite to eat drink a beer and trade some fishing stories.

As I write this my buddies are there prefishing. Wish I was there right now!!!