VineAssist
04-13-2013, 04:17 PM
Today was the Grand Finale in our Trout Season Tournament Series the Masters Trout Championship. This was the big tournament that everyone was trying to qualify for throught the year by fishing in our qualfying tournaments. Up for grabs to the winner was a One Year unlimited pass to Irvine Lake, A Diawa Reel, Two Seeker Trout Rods, a Seeker blanket, Custom bottle of Bite On Garlic, the Masters Jacket, and $1,000 of Irvine Lake's money.
The night before the Masters we held the Masters dinner and the mini Masters Tournament in the kids lagoon. It was an all around good time and it seemed that the contestants really enjoyed the festivities.
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1.Chris Baldrige 3.45
2.Mario Garcielta 2.65
3.Eric Appelian 2.45
Everyone went home or to their campsites in anticipation of tomorrows tournament. All the contestants knew what was up for grabs. A lot of contestants talked about their game plans and about what they had figured out in pre fishing or previous tournaments. The morning came and all the contestants headed off to their favorite spots in search of the fish that would make them the 2013 Master's Champion.
Fish poured in from all over the lake as guys and gals in the Masters Championship found the fish to be more than willing to bite! Some guys reported that the bait bite was on fire, while others reported the mini jig and trout worm bite to be insane, the trollers also did very well as the clear water made their forte even more productive. But the question in everybodys head was "How big of a fish would it take to win the 213 Masters Championship?!?!!"
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The Irvine Lake staff catering the luncheon for all the Masters Qualfiers and their families. The staff did a top notch job on the event and I would like to thank them.
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The long line of qualifiers in line waiting to be served!
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The prizes for the top three!
1. One year unlimited pass to Irvine Lake, Masters jacket, Diawa reel, Two Seeker Trout Rods, Seeker blanket, seeker hat, custom bottle of Bite On Garlic, side pot money and $1,000 put up by Irvine Lake
2.Seeker Trout Rod, Full line of Bite On scents and a Seeker hat.
3.Seeker Hat, Diawa reel, and the full line of Bite On Scents.
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Ricky Oliver caught this 12.00lb Channel Catfish while trolling a firetiger Rapala at the dam during the Masters Tournament. This was the largest fish landed during the tournament however it was the wrong species.
And now introducing to you! Your 2013 Masters Champion
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The big winner and our new Master's Champion with a 7.55lb Rainbow Trout caught at the West Shore Mr. Rick Chance of Irvine.
Rick caught his 7.55lb Rainbow Trout while fishing a nightcrawler at the West Shore.
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Top 10 Masters Championship 2013
1.Rick Chance 7.55
2.Rob Primm 6.25
3.Dusty Faiello 5.40
4.Mike Kucucura Jr 5.30
5.Anthony Aguilar 5.20
6.Earnest Ukkestad 5.00
7.Rick Sombounkhane 4.70
8.Chris Baldridge 4.60
9.Isacc Espinoza 4.40
10.Julian Larasquita 4.35
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The top 3
Rick Chance 7.55 (middle)
Rob Primm 6.25 (left)
Dusty Faiello 5.40 (right)
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The top 3
1.Rick Chance 7.55
2.Rob Primm 6.25
3.Dusty Faiello 5.4
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The 2013 Masters Champion with his wife and his fishing partner his son.
The night before the Masters we held the Masters dinner and the mini Masters Tournament in the kids lagoon. It was an all around good time and it seemed that the contestants really enjoyed the festivities.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0225_zps80164a43.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0225_zps80164a43.jpg.html)
1.Chris Baldrige 3.45
2.Mario Garcielta 2.65
3.Eric Appelian 2.45
Everyone went home or to their campsites in anticipation of tomorrows tournament. All the contestants knew what was up for grabs. A lot of contestants talked about their game plans and about what they had figured out in pre fishing or previous tournaments. The morning came and all the contestants headed off to their favorite spots in search of the fish that would make them the 2013 Master's Champion.
Fish poured in from all over the lake as guys and gals in the Masters Championship found the fish to be more than willing to bite! Some guys reported that the bait bite was on fire, while others reported the mini jig and trout worm bite to be insane, the trollers also did very well as the clear water made their forte even more productive. But the question in everybodys head was "How big of a fish would it take to win the 213 Masters Championship?!?!!"
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0233_zpsfcb02e15.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0233_zpsfcb02e15.jpg.html)
The Irvine Lake staff catering the luncheon for all the Masters Qualfiers and their families. The staff did a top notch job on the event and I would like to thank them.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0234_zpsef24d4ca.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0234_zpsef24d4ca.jpg.html)
The long line of qualifiers in line waiting to be served!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0236_zpse5847335.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0236_zpse5847335.jpg.html)
The prizes for the top three!
1. One year unlimited pass to Irvine Lake, Masters jacket, Diawa reel, Two Seeker Trout Rods, Seeker blanket, seeker hat, custom bottle of Bite On Garlic, side pot money and $1,000 put up by Irvine Lake
2.Seeker Trout Rod, Full line of Bite On scents and a Seeker hat.
3.Seeker Hat, Diawa reel, and the full line of Bite On Scents.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0232_zps7de2ac82.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0232_zps7de2ac82.jpg.html)
Ricky Oliver caught this 12.00lb Channel Catfish while trolling a firetiger Rapala at the dam during the Masters Tournament. This was the largest fish landed during the tournament however it was the wrong species.
And now introducing to you! Your 2013 Masters Champion
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0238_zps1c101cf5.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0238_zps1c101cf5.jpg.html)
The big winner and our new Master's Champion with a 7.55lb Rainbow Trout caught at the West Shore Mr. Rick Chance of Irvine.
Rick caught his 7.55lb Rainbow Trout while fishing a nightcrawler at the West Shore.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/IMG_0243_zps95b7a2bd.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/media/IMG_0243_zps95b7a2bd.jpg.html)
Top 10 Masters Championship 2013
1.Rick Chance 7.55
2.Rob Primm 6.25
3.Dusty Faiello 5.40
4.Mike Kucucura Jr 5.30
5.Anthony Aguilar 5.20
6.Earnest Ukkestad 5.00
7.Rick Sombounkhane 4.70
8.Chris Baldridge 4.60
9.Isacc Espinoza 4.40
10.Julian Larasquita 4.35
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The top 3
Rick Chance 7.55 (middle)
Rob Primm 6.25 (left)
Dusty Faiello 5.40 (right)
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The top 3
1.Rick Chance 7.55
2.Rob Primm 6.25
3.Dusty Faiello 5.4
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The 2013 Masters Champion with his wife and his fishing partner his son.