Whiskey Joes Bar & Grill

January 7, 2012

 

The Kayak Fishing ClassicS Saltwater Tournament Series 2012 began with a great turn out and some very good fishing.

The 3 Redfish Slam challange was met by several anglers photo-weighing in their slams and getting on the Series Standings

leader board early.

The contestants to a good look at the 20 feet of table covered with Sponsor Gear Prizes and eyed the great fishing gear in

hopes that they would share in catch of goodies. The ClassicS has added several new sponsors for 2012 and the gear just keeps getting better. Our Sponsors work hard in providing the ClassicS' contestants with inovative, top quality gear and all of us

thank them greatly for their efforts and participation.

 We also thank the Whiskey Joes ownership and staff for hosting our tournament and making it another great event for our contestants.

 Below is the Winner's Circle.

Rick Klosicki put the ClassicS new scoring system to the test by photo-weighing in a very nice 3 Redfish

Slam totaling 71.8 Inches in combined length and setting the early record for 2012 and securing the victory and the lions share of the Sponsor Prizes.

Klosicki's three reds measured 22.4", 24.2" and 25.2" totaling 71.8 inches and thus 71.8 points. The new scoring system converts inches to points on a one to one bases. Rick also scored 10 points for the slam for a total Tournament Score of 81.8 points The Slam Bonus of ten points is in effect to help assure the unliklyhood of 2 large fish beating a slam. The slam bonus points are the only bonus points that add onto an contestants tournament score and are only in place for a slam tournament.

Rick Klosicki had tried to fish a few of last years events however last minute matters kept him from doing so.

He is very excited to be a part of the 2012 Series Year and is off to a great start.

 

 

 

 

 

Bill White made the long trip from Georgia to fish the Old Tampa Bay Classic worthwile once again.

Bill fished with his old friends off of Rocky Creek on the flats using D.O.A. Lures and RiverBum Flies. Bill caught a nice photo stringer of reds and entered fish measuring 20.1", 22.5" & 28" to capture Second Place

and his share of the Sponsor Gear. Everyone knows that when Bill shows up, fish are going to be caught and

he did not disapoint, earning a total of 80.6 tournament points to start the 2012 Series Year.

  

 Great Job Bill and Congrautlations form D.O.A. and RiverBum Flies

 

             

                                                       

 

                                                   

 

 

 

        

 

                                                           

    

                                                                 

 

 

 

                                                              

 

                                        

 

 

 

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you know Marty Meakin then you know he spends a lot of time on the water. Gee that's tough!

Marty is one of the Gulf Coast's top anglers and always has something going on with the sport that he loves so much. The Old Tampa Bay Classic was our first tournament witht he RAILBLAZA Action Photo Award and

it makes sence that Marty would win this.

Many nice photos were entered and Marty's entry was the best action shot this month. Anglers can enter photos of themselves fighting fish or hold a catch and there were many to choose from. RAILBLAZA is awarding the winners their unique camera mount which will just make taking action shots better and easier for the anglers.

Marty was excited to win the first ever RAILBLAZA Action Photo Award and we congratultate him and all of

the contestants how have entered. We look for to all of the great shots for next mont tournament. 

 

 

                                                   

 

 

 

     Fourth Place in Old Tampa Bay Classic         

 

 

  Top Angler Uses OW's and D.O.A. to Hook Redfish Slam

 Daniel Currey Slamed the Old Tampa Bay Classic with 3 nice reds using Ocean Waves Sunglasses 

to spot the spooky reds and D.O.A. to Shad Tails to fool them.

Daniel enter his slam measuring 17.3", 17.6" and 20.6" for a score of 55.5 plus 10 bonus slam points.

Daniel is off to another great start for the 2012 Sereis Year and looking to climb to the top of the

leader board this year.

Daniel discoverd just how amazing Ocean Waves are, as have many contestants in the ClassicS.

He is also a long time use of the famous D.O.A. Lures and worked the combined magic on Saturday 

just right. Great Job Daniel! 

 

 

 

 

 

     Marty Meakin Slams Old Tampa Bay Classic

 

 

Bay Classic and took advantage of the conditions. It was a nice sunny day and the water was a chilly 58 degrees. Marty used the cold water/small baits rule and scored two nice reds on the MirrOlure 18MR and his third redfish on a D.O.A. Shad Tail for his slam.

Meakin Slamed for Fifth Place entering redfish measuring 15", 15.2" & 23" for 63.2 Total Tournament Points

including the slam bonus. Marty Meakin, also the first winner of the RAILBLAZA Action Photo Award is always in the mix of the top anglers and this year looks like no exception as he gets off to a good start and  is near the top of the leader board. Great Job Marty!