Master's Championship 2013

[VineAssist]

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.

[Marley]

Congratulations on a nice fish to win the contest, Rick! If they aren't biting 'crawlers, they're not biting, right? And congratulations to all who qualified and competed.
First thing I thought of this morning was "Daniella got a great day for the Masters!" No wind, no rain, no heat. Sweet!

[TaperSteve]

Congrats on 2nd place Rooster you almost had it!

TS

[cijaes]

Congrats Rick, you totally deserve to be the 2013 Master. You are proof that nice guys can finish first.

And congrats to all how participated in and Placed in the 2013 Masters.

[BRING IT]

Congrats to the winner! Rooster you almost had it bud, deep down I thought you would win this thing. Great job Rob.:Big Grin:

[JAG107]

Congrats Rick! I've seen you out there a lot this year and you definitely put in your time and it sure paid off. Great fish!

[Rooster]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Even though I didn't win I still felt I left a winner. Irvine lake staff truly treat every angler like VIP at the Masters.

[Marley]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Even though I didn't win I still felt I left a winner. Irvine lake staff truly treat every angler like VIP at the Masters.

I'd say you did a pretty good job! That's such a special event they have, the Masters. To be invited is a good feeling. To have placed so high...wow!

[troutdog]

Congrats on a great showing Rooster, it wouldn't surprise me if you took it next year!

The Master's Event is a great time at Irvine lake, congrats to 2013 champ Rick Chance.


TD

[TroutOnly]

WAY TO GO ROOSTER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Chance]

Guys - thank you so much for all of your kind words, support and sportsmanship! I want to also congratulate each of the other 60 contestants for your accomplishment of qualifying and competing in the Masters - this is no easy task. For many of us, it has taken hundreds of hours on the water over the years to earn an spot and compete in this coveted tournament. This season I learned an important lesson that I want to share - to become a more versatile angler by keeping a more open mind and trying new fishing methods. Unlike the prior 2 seasons, qualifying this year was really challenging for me. I received the 60th (and last) qualfying spot for the Masters in the Berkley Cup with a 12th place finish because I was willing to step out of my comfort zone and try a new fishing strategy (other than trolling). I took a risk and did the same in the Masters. My goal for next season is to learn how to float tube.

I also want to give a shot out to my teammate in the Masters, Edgar who quickly (and calmly) cleared the lines when they crossed and netted the fish on the first try... thanks bro!

Most importantly, on behalf of all the anglers this season, a huge THANK YOU to Daniela and the entire Irvine Lake staff, Pro-staff, Sponsors and volunteers for everything you did this season to make fishing at Irvine Lake and the Masters event such a quality, fun and memorable experience for all of us!

See you guys on the water next season. All the very best and blessings!

Rick

[PONTOON]

Congratulations to the Masters Champion Rick Chance. Job well done! :Cool:

Rooster, you made a run for it and you were so close. Congratulations on the second place finish! :Thumbs Up:

[Wingnut]

Congrats to all the winners. :Cool:

Way to go Rob! :Thumbs Up:

[5150fishn]

Congrats to Rick on the win. Damn Rob I thought you had it bro! Irvine does a great thing putting this on year after year and hopefully next season I will be fishing in this great tourney.

[FKNChristopH]

Was a fun tournament.. Congrats to the winner Rick and runner up Rooooooooster. Cant wait for next year!

Rick - once you float tube.. you'll be able to learn more stealthy techniques and its awesome. ONLY downside to float tubing... when the wind picks up at the vine.. it sucks to kick back lol

Just remember when tubing to have fun.

Congrats again to the win and to the other competitors.. it was a trough day for me and my partner.. We didn't / couldn't set the hook on the 50+ bites we got since we were surrounded by rats.. lol

Video and report to come.

*shakka*

[Poxy Boggards]

Congrats to Mr Chance, great name for a tourney winner! Congrats to Rob as well, keep at it my friend and that coveteted jacket will be yours one of these days!

[trollmiester]

rooster for presdident---------------you will win easy in 2016-you got my vote.