Extreme Tournaments
Extreme May Madness, May 18, 2013
The Extreme Team is proud to showcase our fourth tournament and second of the PAIR Of ACE'S series in Pompano Beach FL. May is one of the best month's for fishing in South Florida and we expect lots of jumbo fish to be caught!! First Prize will be a fat check for $3,000.00, 2nd Hobie Outback, 3rd Hobie Revolution & much more!! Go to the Winnings page for all prizes & raffle prizes!
Extreme September Slam, Sept 28th, 2013
The Extreme Team is proud to showcase our 5th tournament and third & final of the PAIR Of ACE'S series. The September Slam is taking place Sept 28, 2013 in Dania Beach FL. More information will be out on this tournament soon. Keep checking www.extremekayakfishing.com
Extreme September Slam, 2012
By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel 2:22 p.m. EDT, September 17, 2012
Why has offshore kayak fishing become so popular?
The answers offered by some of the 87 anglers who competed in Saturday's Extreme Kayak September Slam tournament ranged from the physical and psychological benefits to the environmental and economic advantages.
There's also the exhilaration of going one-on-one against something that might be delicious or dangerous, or both.
The first fish Bobby Buzaki caught offshore in his kayak was a shark about three feet long.
"A wave took it and landed it in my lap," Buzaki said. "I punched it as hard as I could."
Instead of threatening, he found the experience thrilling. The 15-year-old from Hollywood got another thrill Saturday when he caught kingfish weighing 8 and 4.8 pounds to win the junior angler title and place fourth overall, which earned him an Ascend kayak from Bass Pro Shops and a couple of fishing rods, among other prizes.
A sophomore at Chaminade-Madonna, Buzaki started kayak fishing a year ago after watching YouTube videos of anglers catching big kingfish and because it made financial sense.
"Why spend $30 to fish on a drift boat or several hundred on a charter boat?" said Buzaki, who bought a kayak for $600 and has definitely gotten his money's worth out of it.
Jason Kamensky also has profited from his decision to get a kayak.
Kamensky, of Davie, bought a kayak two months ago after doing some fishing and spearfishing off a kayak with Eric Digeon.
"It's worth its weight in gold," said Kamensky of his Hobie kayak. "You don't need gas, you don't need insurance. You're in and out of the water in two hours."
Kamensky caught a 39.6-pound kingfish Saturday. That earned him first place for the heaviest total weight and a $2,000 check. He also won a Bote standup fishing paddle board for the biggest fish of the Slam.
"She gave me one heck of a fight," Kamensky, 31, said of the biggest kingfish he's ever caught, which ate a live goggle-eye on a flat line in 289 feet south of Pompano Pier. It took him 15-20 minutes to land the king on 20-pound spinning tackle.
Digeon, of Plantation, also had a memorable day.
He caught a dolphin and a kingfish and released his first sailfish from a kayak to win the sailfish division and an all-expenses-paid trip and entry to the Battle of Champions kayak tournament in June in the Bahamas.
Kellan Goertemiller was second overall with two kings weighing 25 pounds and Rob Rodriguez was third with a king and a tuna totaling 16.2. Both men won Hobie kayaks from Nautical Ventures. Roray Kam caught a 10.4 bonito fishing on his paddle board to win the Trash Can Slam.
Devon Lachney, of Altamonte Springs, often fishes out of Indian Harbour Beach, just north of Melbourne. The September Slam was the first time he fished out of Pompano Beach. The nearly four-hour drive was worthwhile, as he caught the biggest fish in the value-added dolphin division and two lesser amberjacks.
"I went out 21/2 miles," Lachney said. "The difference is here it's 300 feet [deep] and up there it's 50 feet."
Why has offshore kayak fishing become so popular?
The answers offered by some of the 87 anglers who competed in Saturday's Extreme Kayak September Slam tournament ranged from the physical and psychological benefits to the environmental and economic advantages.
There's also the exhilaration of going one-on-one against something that might be delicious or dangerous, or both.
The first fish Bobby Buzaki caught offshore in his kayak was a shark about three feet long.
"A wave took it and landed it in my lap," Buzaki said. "I punched it as hard as I could."
Instead of threatening, he found the experience thrilling. The 15-year-old from Hollywood got another thrill Saturday when he caught kingfish weighing 8 and 4.8 pounds to win the junior angler title and place fourth overall, which earned him an Ascend kayak from Bass Pro Shops and a couple of fishing rods, among other prizes.
A sophomore at Chaminade-Madonna, Buzaki started kayak fishing a year ago after watching YouTube videos of anglers catching big kingfish and because it made financial sense.
"Why spend $30 to fish on a drift boat or several hundred on a charter boat?" said Buzaki, who bought a kayak for $600 and has definitely gotten his money's worth out of it.
Jason Kamensky also has profited from his decision to get a kayak.
Kamensky, of Davie, bought a kayak two months ago after doing some fishing and spearfishing off a kayak with Eric Digeon.
"It's worth its weight in gold," said Kamensky of his Hobie kayak. "You don't need gas, you don't need insurance. You're in and out of the water in two hours."
Kamensky caught a 39.6-pound kingfish Saturday. That earned him first place for the heaviest total weight and a $2,000 check. He also won a Bote standup fishing paddle board for the biggest fish of the Slam.
"She gave me one heck of a fight," Kamensky, 31, said of the biggest kingfish he's ever caught, which ate a live goggle-eye on a flat line in 289 feet south of Pompano Pier. It took him 15-20 minutes to land the king on 20-pound spinning tackle.
Digeon, of Plantation, also had a memorable day.
He caught a dolphin and a kingfish and released his first sailfish from a kayak to win the sailfish division and an all-expenses-paid trip and entry to the Battle of Champions kayak tournament in June in the Bahamas.
Kellan Goertemiller was second overall with two kings weighing 25 pounds and Rob Rodriguez was third with a king and a tuna totaling 16.2. Both men won Hobie kayaks from Nautical Ventures. Roray Kam caught a 10.4 bonito fishing on his paddle board to win the Trash Can Slam.
Devon Lachney, of Altamonte Springs, often fishes out of Indian Harbour Beach, just north of Melbourne. The September Slam was the first time he fished out of Pompano Beach. The nearly four-hour drive was worthwhile, as he caught the biggest fish in the value-added dolphin division and two lesser amberjacks.
"I went out 21/2 miles," Lachney said. "The difference is here it's 300 feet [deep] and up there it's 50 feet."
Extreme Winter Classic, 2012
By Kayak Angler Magazine
"The second annual Extreme event lives up to its name."
The Extreme Kayak / Paddleboard Fishing Tournament started last year, a different sort of Florida competition. This one wants nothing to do with skinny water. That's too tame. This crew is after bigger game.
It's fascinating to see deep water ocean kayak fishing catching on in the southeast, particularly in the Pompano Beach area. In my experience, something huge always makes it to the scale. That was true once again. We're glad to have this recap of the Second Annual Extreme contest thanks to tournament staffer Maria Hector.
The 2nd annual Extreme Kayak/Paddle Board Winter Classic Fishing Tournament
The 2nd annual Extreme Kayak/Paddle Board Winter Classic Fishing Tournament benefiting the Palm Beach Reef Rescue took place on Saturday March 24th, 2012.
At 6a.m. the 67 registered anglers set off to sea by the Pompano Beach Pier. They were well fueled with Starbucks coffee and well prepared with bait provided by Atlantic Bait and Tackle and Aces Bait and Tackle. Complementary Chum Bawls were also provided to all anglers.
Around 8 a.m. we got news from our rescue boat provided by Atlantic Boat Rentals that Doug Perez landed a whopping 43.2lb amberjack. A man with a plan as Doug mentions “The AJs (amberjack) started showing up heavy in February so I knew this was my target species from get go.“ Knowing that the current would be a bit strong to the north with a south-southeast wind, Doug says “I knew I had to paddle way south before even attempting to go offshore so that I would drift right over the wreck perfectly with little paddling.”
Doug had two jig set-ups ready to go. As he dropped his jig down he hooked up right away and yelled out "FISH ON"! As fast as he could say "FISH ON!" the fish was GONE… it had cut him off above the leader. “Must of been on the wreck or tail whipped my braid” Doug mumbled in frustration.
As a true sport fisherman he only looks at this as a challenge and after 30 minutes he grabbed his other rod and as soon as it hit the bottom “FISH ON!” After a long battle and the current not being in his favor Doug saw the bubbles come up and realized “He's mine”! As the fish approached to the surface Doug observed that it’s the “biggest amberjack I had ever caught!”
"The second annual Extreme event lives up to its name."
The Extreme Kayak / Paddleboard Fishing Tournament started last year, a different sort of Florida competition. This one wants nothing to do with skinny water. That's too tame. This crew is after bigger game.
It's fascinating to see deep water ocean kayak fishing catching on in the southeast, particularly in the Pompano Beach area. In my experience, something huge always makes it to the scale. That was true once again. We're glad to have this recap of the Second Annual Extreme contest thanks to tournament staffer Maria Hector.
The 2nd annual Extreme Kayak/Paddle Board Winter Classic Fishing Tournament
The 2nd annual Extreme Kayak/Paddle Board Winter Classic Fishing Tournament benefiting the Palm Beach Reef Rescue took place on Saturday March 24th, 2012.
At 6a.m. the 67 registered anglers set off to sea by the Pompano Beach Pier. They were well fueled with Starbucks coffee and well prepared with bait provided by Atlantic Bait and Tackle and Aces Bait and Tackle. Complementary Chum Bawls were also provided to all anglers.
Around 8 a.m. we got news from our rescue boat provided by Atlantic Boat Rentals that Doug Perez landed a whopping 43.2lb amberjack. A man with a plan as Doug mentions “The AJs (amberjack) started showing up heavy in February so I knew this was my target species from get go.“ Knowing that the current would be a bit strong to the north with a south-southeast wind, Doug says “I knew I had to paddle way south before even attempting to go offshore so that I would drift right over the wreck perfectly with little paddling.”
Doug had two jig set-ups ready to go. As he dropped his jig down he hooked up right away and yelled out "FISH ON"! As fast as he could say "FISH ON!" the fish was GONE… it had cut him off above the leader. “Must of been on the wreck or tail whipped my braid” Doug mumbled in frustration.
As a true sport fisherman he only looks at this as a challenge and after 30 minutes he grabbed his other rod and as soon as it hit the bottom “FISH ON!” After a long battle and the current not being in his favor Doug saw the bubbles come up and realized “He's mine”! As the fish approached to the surface Doug observed that it’s the “biggest amberjack I had ever caught!”
First Annual Extreme Kayak Tournament, 2011
By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel
7:06 p.m. EDT, August 20, 2011
POMPANO BEACH —— Joel Makielski had been trolling a deep-diving plug behind his kayak when he stopped to reel it in.
It was the best move he made all day.At that moment, a 28.5-pound kingfish hit the live goggle-eye that was on Makielski's other fishing rod. That king turned out to be the biggest fish caught Saturday in the inaugural Quality Coral Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, which had 60 kayaks.
Makielski, of Pompano Beach, was fishing in about 150 feet when the kingfish hit at 7:30 a.m. Makielski stopped reeling in the plug and grabbed his 7-foot Penn spinning outfit spooled with 50-pound braided line as the kingfish ran off. Makielski landed the king, which made two more runs, after a 10-minute fight. He won $600, a $100 gift card from Atlantic Bait and Tackle and a plaque for first place.Fishing out of a tandem kayak, Jonathan Pettus and Doug Perez, of Fort Lauderdale, were second with a 10-pound mutton snapper. They got the fish as they were paddling back to shore for the weigh-in on the beach by Pompano Fishing Pier after what had been a tough day.
The anglers installed rod-holders in their kayak Friday but forgot to seal them. They were 1 1/2 miles offshore Saturday when they realized they were taking on water. So they paddled back to shore — "We were basically underwater," Pettus said — and bought silicone caulk at West Marine. After sealing the rod-holders, they went back out, but the fishing was slow.
"We gave up," Pettus said. "We were coming back in when all of a sudden the reel started screaming."
The mutton hit a bar jack that Pettus and Perez had caught for bait that was on the surface as they trolled in 40-50 feet. Pettus landed the snapper, which earned them $300, a $50 gift card and a plaque.
Randall Seneff, of Hollywood, was third with a 6-pound blackfin tuna that he caught on a jig in 400 feet. Seneff, who is a teammate of Makielski's on Nauti Dogs, which is leading the southeast division of a competition called Kayak Wars, won $200, a $25 gift card, a plaque and the blackfin tuna trophy.
7:06 p.m. EDT, August 20, 2011
POMPANO BEACH —— Joel Makielski had been trolling a deep-diving plug behind his kayak when he stopped to reel it in.
It was the best move he made all day.At that moment, a 28.5-pound kingfish hit the live goggle-eye that was on Makielski's other fishing rod. That king turned out to be the biggest fish caught Saturday in the inaugural Quality Coral Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, which had 60 kayaks.
Makielski, of Pompano Beach, was fishing in about 150 feet when the kingfish hit at 7:30 a.m. Makielski stopped reeling in the plug and grabbed his 7-foot Penn spinning outfit spooled with 50-pound braided line as the kingfish ran off. Makielski landed the king, which made two more runs, after a 10-minute fight. He won $600, a $100 gift card from Atlantic Bait and Tackle and a plaque for first place.Fishing out of a tandem kayak, Jonathan Pettus and Doug Perez, of Fort Lauderdale, were second with a 10-pound mutton snapper. They got the fish as they were paddling back to shore for the weigh-in on the beach by Pompano Fishing Pier after what had been a tough day.
The anglers installed rod-holders in their kayak Friday but forgot to seal them. They were 1 1/2 miles offshore Saturday when they realized they were taking on water. So they paddled back to shore — "We were basically underwater," Pettus said — and bought silicone caulk at West Marine. After sealing the rod-holders, they went back out, but the fishing was slow.
"We gave up," Pettus said. "We were coming back in when all of a sudden the reel started screaming."
The mutton hit a bar jack that Pettus and Perez had caught for bait that was on the surface as they trolled in 40-50 feet. Pettus landed the snapper, which earned them $300, a $50 gift card and a plaque.
Randall Seneff, of Hollywood, was third with a 6-pound blackfin tuna that he caught on a jig in 400 feet. Seneff, who is a teammate of Makielski's on Nauti Dogs, which is leading the southeast division of a competition called Kayak Wars, won $200, a $25 gift card, a plaque and the blackfin tuna trophy.
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