Big bass contest

[WTL]

We used to do this I think in 07, if yall want to search and see how we did it then....

The % of the state record is worth a try. I dont think there can be a system that is totally fair. For instance, the people in Georgia (22-4) and Mississippi(18 something) might have a little tougher road because their state records were perhaps unusually larger than the size bass those states normally produce.

Regarding the honesty policy, it works pretty well. Before, we did have a case of a youngun trying to pass a bass off as bigger than it really was, and I took the time to examine the pictures and did the calculations and showed that he was embellishing the fish (similar to what the IFGA does with pictures)

[nofearengineer]

I think a "standard picture" would be in order here. Like laying some commonplace item of known dimensions, and not easily reproduced in miniature or photoshopped, on the bass' side for the picture.

Any suggestions? I'd start with a U.S. quarter.

[BassBandit]

No way will I participate. Not after I won 2 for 2 contest for the biggest fish in row with catfish forum that assumed me cheating. Whoever wins will be attacked or backstabbed. Envy is not pretty. Lesson learned.

[bamabassman]

It won;t happen here bassbandit. If it does............they will be run out of here.

[txflytier]

Ok I will play. so we need a pic of the fish and in that same pic of the scale to. right?

LM and SM for me

so that means if I lose both off them I send out to 5.00 or arround that much on something fish related right..

txflytier

[Jrob78]

Please forgive my ignorance but what on Earth is a convict bass?? I've never heard that before.

[bamabassman]

Hahahaha, a convict bass is a STRIPPER.

[Jrob78]

Hahahaha, a convict bass is a STRIPPER.

Ah a stripper, bring your $ones$!!!!

Just kidding Bama, I've never heard a striper called that, thanks!

Convict because the stripes are like a prison striped jumpsuit? That makes sense.

[bamabassman]

Hahaha, yep. And remember if i was to enter that one, i can always go to smith lake in cullman, al. 35 pounders in there. hahahahahaha.

[nofearengineer]

The biggest "stripper" will certainly not win you any prizes.

[Jrob78]

Hahaha this "contest" just got a whole lot more fun!!

I'm going to start my "pre-fishing" immediately!!

[WTL]

It needs to be a ruler in inches instead of a quarter. And the fish should be laying on something with the ruler laying there too so we know the ruler and the fish are at the same depth from the camera, imo.

A few years back we also required the drivers license or other id to be laying there so we knew it wasnt a picture off of google.

[Bubba_Bruiser]

I'm down like a clown. But let's not get too technical. A man is only as good as his word. Repercussions catch up two fold to those who bend, just remember that.

[muddy]

I wouldnt put my drivers licence info on the net, that is asking for identiy problems. Any mook with a bit of knowhow could maniplate a copy of it and start using it, thats asking for trouble.

[MallenManson]

I'm in. Largemouth and Smallmouth. Seems like cash money would be easiest. Less shipping charges and the winner can nab a reel or somethin he's had his eye on.
Are we gonna sticky this thread, or another one for the contest? That would be one popular thread.

[Bassboss]

Sounds cool! One problem though, what if someone does not have a camera, how are they suppose to verify the catch?

[MallenManson]

Originally Posted by Bassboss

Sounds cool! One problem though, what if someone does not have a camera, how are they suppose to verify the catch?

Better bring it to the weigh-in. You can get a disposable digital camera for like 10 bucks.
Just to keep it on the up and up, as well as possible bad blood, this really needs to have photographic proof

[muddy]

Originally Posted by MallenManson

I'm in. Largemouth and Smallmouth. Seems like cash money would be easiest. Less shipping charges and the winner can nab a reel or somethin he's had his eye on.
Are we gonna sticky this thread, or another one for the contest? That would be one popular thread.

Cash Money will make IRS issues

[doc]

Originally Posted by nofearengineer

The biggest "stripper" will certainly not win you any prizes.

Yes it will you will win the 2009 mo-ped award.

You see big "strippers" are like mo-meds, fun to ride till your friends see you on one

[danielbasspro]

I'm in. Im going flippin.... and glass minnow

[brushhog]

Gentlemen, Need I remind you that I was the Northeast Champion when BB held the Braggin Rights Tourney two seasons ago? (pause here to pat myself on the back!)

I'd be in for LM! we just took length and girth pictures, hard to do when alone, and trusted each other.. It worked fine.

[Jrob78]

I'm on board with the % vs. state record idea. I think it adds an element of fairness, plus gives you something to shoot for and compare your catch to. You would also have to indicate what state you were fishing in, say someone got to take a trip to a big bass state. It would be easier to take a weight and a picture than it would be too get measurements solo.

[BassinNC]

I'm in. I'm a little confused on the final picture rules so when yall get it sorted out let me know.

[WTL]

Originally Posted by Bassboss

Sounds cool! One problem though, what if someone does not have a camera, how are they suppose to verify the catch?

They couldn't.

[WTL]

Originally Posted by muddy

I wouldnt put my drivers licence info on the net, that is asking for identiy problems. Any mook with a bit of knowhow could maniplate a copy of it and start using it, thats asking for trouble.

Thats true, but as I recall we photshopped the license numbers and important info off. Its not hard with mspaint.

We also said as I recall that if you take a sheet of paper, write your name in it, and also bassfishin.com on it with like the date, that could be identification.