Barr Lake Blast VI - June 11, 2011
Barr Lake Night Tournament was a much anticipated event. Most of the participating teams have a long history with fishing here at night and love the lake for three reasons: it’s close to home, there is good weather at night, and there are lots of carp. The event however proved to satisfy only one of those three factors. As the evening drew near, the winds died, the water was glass and fish were jumping in the water. Participants enjoyed the COBF provided BBQ and sponsor provided Go-Fast and Powerade drinks, and everyone was anticipating the sound of the tournament starting horn.
For the first 30 minutes after the tournament start, conditions remained perfect, but the winds quickly spoiled many teams’ hopes of good fishing. From about 9:30pm to 5:00am, a steady 10 mph SE wind rippled the Barr Lake waters and pushed the fish deep. The boating teams that did see fish, managed only brief glimpses of scales, as the lower water levels caused weed and moss nightmares for trolling motors and shooters alike. A lake that normally yields 20-50 fish per team bucket left all boating teams in the single digits. The one shoreline team fared better, but having access to a portion of the canal that runs next to the canal (which remained protected from the wind) and having the ability to walk shallower than boats on the lake, and managed to pull out a first place tournament victory.
In total 95 fish were taken for the night tournament, with the heaviest fish weighing in at 18lbs. 13oz. The COBF would like to thank everyone who came out to participate, Barr Lake State Park staff, and all of our generous sponsors who provided some awesome prizes. A special thank you goes to PowerAde and Go Fast drinks, which kept everyone hydrated and motivated for the entire evening. Also, COBF would like to thank Hilary Nelsen for contributing to the prize bags (with custom made bowfishing towels) and for tirelessly taking photos throughout the event.
For the first 30 minutes after the tournament start, conditions remained perfect, but the winds quickly spoiled many teams’ hopes of good fishing. From about 9:30pm to 5:00am, a steady 10 mph SE wind rippled the Barr Lake waters and pushed the fish deep. The boating teams that did see fish, managed only brief glimpses of scales, as the lower water levels caused weed and moss nightmares for trolling motors and shooters alike. A lake that normally yields 20-50 fish per team bucket left all boating teams in the single digits. The one shoreline team fared better, but having access to a portion of the canal that runs next to the canal (which remained protected from the wind) and having the ability to walk shallower than boats on the lake, and managed to pull out a first place tournament victory.
In total 95 fish were taken for the night tournament, with the heaviest fish weighing in at 18lbs. 13oz. The COBF would like to thank everyone who came out to participate, Barr Lake State Park staff, and all of our generous sponsors who provided some awesome prizes. A special thank you goes to PowerAde and Go Fast drinks, which kept everyone hydrated and motivated for the entire evening. Also, COBF would like to thank Hilary Nelsen for contributing to the prize bags (with custom made bowfishing towels) and for tirelessly taking photos throughout the event.
Total Numbers 1st Place
COBF Member Team: “Double Tap” 50 fish Prizes: 50% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing sticker, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, RIBZ gear pack, extreme bowstrings free string card, Dicks Sporting Goods $50 gift card, Buck Knives discount card,
Total Numbers 3rd Place
COBF Member Team: “Drake” 6 fish Prizes: 20% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, $25 Sportsman’s Warehouse gift card, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing dvd, Cajun Bowfishing arrow, Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card,
Prize #1 Drawing Winners
Team “DOA” Prize: N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing pro reel, Muzzy Bowfishing dvd,
Prize #3 Drawing Winners
Team: SWAGPrizes: N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing arrow rest, AMS Bowfishing slide kit, Muzzy Bowfishing arrow tip accessory, Bohning visor, 2 x Cajun Bowfishing arrows |
Total Numbers 2nd Place
COBF Member Team: “Sofa Kings” 8 Fish Prizes: 30% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, Muzzy Bowfishing dvd, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing towel, Quick Draw night beenie, Bohning arrow tip, Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card, Cajun Bowfishing arrow, Bowfisher magazine subscription,
Further Results
4th: “Last Minute” : 5 fish (18lb 13oz) 5th: “DOA”: 5 fish 6th: “Extreme Instinct”: 4 fish (14lb 3oz) 7th: “Fish Stix”: 4 fish 8th: “Carp n Tub Bubble” : 3 fish (12b 1oz) 9th: “SWAG”: 3 fish 10th “Headshot”: 2 fish 11th: “Tail Chasers” : 1 fish (15lb 15oz) 12th: “Bassturds” : 1 fish (13lb 12oz) 13th: “Rusty Nuts”: 1 fish
Heaviest Fish Team Winner
COBF Member Team Last Minute Total Weight: 18lbs 13 oz Prizes:100% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, Hammond’s Candy pack, Bohning shirt, AMS Bowfishing hat,
Prize #2 Drawing Winners
Team “Tail Chasers”Prize: N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing sticker, AMS Bowfishing dvd, Bohning hat, 2 x Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card, Cajun Bowfishing arrow, |