BASSIN' USA - PROSTAFF TOURNAMENT

Dennis Bligh Jr · Post by **Dennis Bligh Jr** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 6:54 pm

As of yet those dates work for me. But I dont know the BFL schedule or the Federation Schedule. Keep us informed.

mofish · Post by **mofish** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:18 am

I can arange it I'm sure! Got to figure how long it will take me to get there from here.

Conley

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:46 am

Brendan,

August is right smack dab in the middle of many of the northern states tournament seasons. I honestly couldnt answer whether those dates are good for myself this early. In my opinion ( commonly worth about .02 ) a fall tournament would be better for everyone, including the bass. ( delayed mortality ) Possibly mid Oct - early Nov. ?

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:40 pm

Eric,

Thanks for your insite, that was a concern I had. The tuff part in setting something like this up is working around other tournament schedules. It is a shame they wait so long before they post their schedules for each season.

October-November can get pretty cold and the weather in general can make for some ruff days out on the lake. Perhaps an early October date could be a possibility.

Everyone, the dates are flexible, so if you all feel there is a certain time of year that would be more accommodating, please let me know.

Thanks,
BC

Scott Shafer · Post by **Scott Shafer** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 2:52 am

Brendan

I checked my scheduled for the last 2 years and the best time is middle to late August, not much going ( BFL, Everstart or Bassmasters). Plus the finger lakes would be assume that time of year.

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 3:01 pm

Scott,

That's what I found also. So August it will stay. I'll keep you all informed as this event starts to come together.

Thanks,
Brendan

johnnie crain outdoors · Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:53 pm

Brendan, I don't really feel fish mortality is too big an issue. Surely I can keep one fish alive for a day, I give them mouth to mouth if necessary. They'd probably rather die. Good luck with the project, I know it's a headache, but for a good cause. Johhnie

steve · Post by **steve** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 12:03 am

Is this tournament just for pro staffers or open to anyone?

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:37 pm

Steve,

The tournament will be open to everyone, but limited to a field of 50 boats. Bassin' USA prostaff members will have be given an early entry date. After that date, the remaining spots will be open to the public.

Brendan

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 2:24 pm

Brendan,

Has BassinUSA ever considered running a regional tournament trail? I was thinking a Team type format ( buddy tournament style ). BassinUSA has sponsor ties that I'm sure would be happy to support a trail of this type. I was thinking a NY, PA, MD and VA region would be good, using the northern most states as another region. For example, say 4 - 6 tournaments per year per region on a points system then a champoinship between regions at the end of the year at a neutral lake based on the points gathered througout the year.

This could be great way to raise money and get the word out about BassinUSA.

Just a thought,