A west coast fishing team, based in Marina Del Rey, Ca. We fish everything from rockfish, saltwater bass, halibut, seabass, yellowtail, tuna & marlin.

California Offshore Challenge Returns to Catalina

2013 COC at Catalina

2013 California Offshore Challenge

The SWBA announced today the return of the most popular of their events, the 2013 California Offshore Challenge, which will take place on January 5th-6th (Jan 12th-13th holdover)!

Registration is now open for this premier 2-day event held out of Two Harbors on beautiful Santa Catalina Island.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & FOR MORE DETAILS

VIEW THE CURRENT TEAM LIST

Get ready as the best saltwater bass anglers in the west coast go toe-to-toe in the most intense bass arena on the planet!

The stage is set, we hope to see you there!

SaltWater Bass Series, 2013 Schedule Announced

Saltwater Bass Series 2013

Bay Region (Spotted Bay Bass only)

Nov. 17th 2012 Newport Bay (Night Event) > Event hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Check-in 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Newport Dunes with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. East of the PCH bridge is a closed MLPA area. Fuel docks and bait receivers are off limits (50 yards). You must be within the Dunes launch area by 8 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

Feb. 2nd San Diego Bay > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. Shelter Island OBC launch ramp  with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. Posted no fishing or boating within any Naval or other areas along with fuel docks and bait receivers (50 yards) are off limits. You may travel elsewhere to obtain your catch. You must be within 100 yards of the Shelter Island launch area by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

April 13th Mission Bay > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. Dana Landing with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. You may travel elsewhere to obtain your catch. No fishing and or boating areas along with fuel docks and bait receivers are off limits (50 yards). You must be within the Dana Landing 5mph buoy by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

June 22nd San Diego Bay Night Event > Event hours are 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Check-in 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shelter Island OBC launch ramp  with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. Posted no fishing or boating within any Naval or other areas along with fuel docks and bait receivers are off limits (50 yards). You may travel elsewhere to obtain your catch. You must be within 100 yards of the Shelter Island launch area by 2 a.m. or you will be disqualified.

Aug. 10th Mission Bay > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. Dana Landing with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. You may travel elsewhere to obtain your catch. No fishing and or boating areas along with fuel docks and bait receivers are off limits (50 yards). You must be within the Dana Landing 5mph buoy by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

 

Inshore / Island Region

Jan. 19th San Diego Bay (all 3 species) > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. Shelter Island OBC launch ramp  with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. Posted no fishing or boating within any Naval or other areas along with fuel docks and bait receivers (50 yards) are off limits. You must be within 100 yards of the Shelter Island launch area by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

March 16th Long Beach Night Event (all 3 species) > Event hours are 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Check- in 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Davies Launch ramp with a 5 fish 13 inch length requirement. . MLPA areas are off limits. You must be between the ramp and bridge by 2 a.m. or you will be disqualified.

May 25th Catalina Island > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. on the Two Harbors pier. This will be a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. This event is limited to Catalina Island only. Be aware of all MLPA areas and the rules within each. You must be within the 5mph buoy and the Two Harbor Pier by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

July 6th Mission Bay Calicos only > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. Dana Landing with a 5 fish, 13 inch length requirement. MLPA areas are off limits. You must be within the Dana Landing 5mph buoy by 2 p.m. or you will be disqualified.

Sept.7th Long Beach (all 3 species) > Event hours are 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check- in 3a.m. to 4 a.m. Davies Launch ramp with a 5 fish 13 inch length requirement. . MLPA areas are off limits. You must be between the ramp and bridge by 2 a.m. or you will be disqualified.

 

Flex Region

This region allowes teams to pick and chose their favorite venues or fish the events that fit into their schedule. You must fish a minimum of 5 events with at least 2 from either Bay or Inshore / Island regions. Teams may fish as many events as they wish, their 5 best will count toward the Flex Regions final point standings.

 

*There are no boundaries for any events except for Catalina Island and Newport Harbor, Mexican waters are off limits.

**All teams must be aware of and understand any and all MLPA areas and the rules pertaining to each, there will be zero tolerance on this.

Once again, the SBS will have NO membership fees and a free basic entry for Championship Qualifiers!……you qualify, you are in!

SaltWater Bass Anglers, Tournament Schedule Released

The Salt Water Bass Anglers or SWBA as most anglers know it, is the largest fishing tournament series on the west coast.  Southern California’s top saltwater bass anglers compete in a year-long tournament series called “The Race for the Cup” in which they compete to catch the 5 heaviest bass per 2 man team.  The bass can  include Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and Spotted Bay Bass in order to earn points at each event.  The team with the most points at the end of the year is awarded the coveted Angler of the Year Award.