Bass contest update.

bassinbob · 02-04-10, 05:04 PM

So far there are nine entries. A lot of good questions have been asked. For those of you who live in Georgia and Cali. maybe use another state close to you for size. Any other ideas on that? The piece of paper with your photo and name sounds good. Also measurements with a rule or something to size identfy with. Since there aren't any entries other than large and smallmouth let's limit it to those. The sticky idea sounds great. How is that done? Seems like we'll use the % idea to determine winning fish.
Those in so far.
Jrob txflytier Bubba Mallen danielbasspro Bassin N C basstastic
WaffleJaw bassinbob

WTL · 02-04-10, 05:44 PM

What if you were to round off any state with a record over 20 lbs at 20? So for Georgia, they would use 20 lbs as their state record, which would mean half of that would be 10 - a tough mark for anyone to get to....

There have been a few freakish fish that have popped out of a couple states....just a suggestion....

cassidyta · 02-04-10, 05:57 PM

I am all for limiting the larger states to 20 lbs.

rrw4258 · 02-04-10, 06:17 PM

For sure, if someone catches a bass over 20 lbs., I am sure they will not mind rounding that off! Plus, I would like to see that bass!

Ryan

WTL · 02-04-10, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

For sure, if someone catches a bass over 20 lbs., I am sure they will not mind rounding that off! Plus, I would like to see that bass!

Ryan

Thats not what it means.

OK, say Georgia, which is the best example, the state record is 22-4 oz.

If someone in Georgia catches an 8 pound bass, what we were gonna do was divide 8 lbs by 22.25 to get their contest score....it would be .359 using the old system.

Since 22.25 was such an unusual bass, we are going to use 20.00 in the rare state like Georgia to give those guys a little bit better chance...otherwise people from Georgia and California, but especially Georgia, would have almost no chance cause you have a freak bass screwing up their stats.

So, how much difference does that tweak make? Not all that much, a little...it means an 8 pound bass caught it Georgia...8/20=.4.

Now some people need to break out their calculators and do a little thinking, whether yall really want to do this...cause it seems there could be arguments made either way...also 20 was a nice round number, I originally was gonna say 19 or 18.

(PS, check my math, cause I'm an idiot and stuff)

Jrob78 · 02-04-10, 07:36 PM

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I am all for limiting the larger states to 20 lbs.

Seeing as how it's just for fun I'm okay with this.

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-04-10, 07:52 PM

It's just 5 bucks, it's all in fun. That is all that matters to me. I know I probably won't put a dent towards our 18 lb mark, but hey, you never know.

MallenManson · 02-04-10, 09:30 PM

While on a job today, I found out about a lake that regularly gives up 6# smallmouths.

BassinNC · 02-05-10, 09:38 AM

I'm in it just for the fun. I don't care how we do it. Whatever yall want.

rrw4258 · 02-05-10, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

Thats not what it means.

OK, say Georgia, which is the best example, the state record is 22-4 oz.

If someone in Georgia catches an 8 pound bass, what we were gonna do was divide 8 lbs by 22.25 to get their contest score....it would be .359 using the old system.

Since 22.25 was such an unusual bass, we are going to use 20.00 in the rare state like Georgia to give those guys a little bit better chance...otherwise people from Georgia and California, but especially Georgia, would have almost no chance cause you have a freak bass screwing up their stats.

So, how much difference does that tweak make? Not all that much, a little...it means an 8 pound bass caught it Georgia...8/20=.4.

Now some people need to break out their calculators and do a little thinking, whether yall really want to do this...cause it seems there could be arguments made either way...also 20 was a nice round number, I originally was gonna say 19 or 18.

(PS, check my math, cause I'm an idiot and stuff)

All right, thanks WTL, now I understand it better. Like you said, not much difference, but it could matter. Thanks

Ryan

bamabassman · 02-05-10, 05:57 PM

Tell you what, i'll just post my pics (if i can,lol) and let ya'll tell me when to pay the 5 bucks. Cause i just KNOW that i ain't gonna win, hahahaha.

bcklash · 02-05-10, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Tell you what, i'll just post my pics (if i can,lol) and let ya'll tell me when to pay the 5 bucks. Cause i just KNOW that i ain't gonna win, hahahaha.

We know, but Lisa might

bamabassman · 02-05-10, 08:02 PM

Man.......... ya'll are just gonna make me go POSTAL ain't ya'll? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok, ok, just for that lash...........i AM GONNA WIN. ROFLMAO!

New tools to add to da cajun, tnt, dynamite, nitro..........oh yeah, crank telephone. Oh yeah..........i'll win. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

bcklash · 02-05-10, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Man.......... ya'll are just gonna make me go POSTAL ain't ya'll? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok, ok, just for that lash...........i AM GONNA WIN. ROFLMAO!

New tools to add to da cajun, tnt, dynamite, nitro..........oh yeah, crank telephone. Oh yeah..........i'll win. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Has far I'm concerned all that is legal

Jrob78 · 03-02-10, 02:23 PM

Are we still gonna do this?

MallenManson · 03-02-10, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Man.......... ya'll are just gonna make me go POSTAL ain't ya'll? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok, ok, just for that lash...........i AM GONNA WIN. ROFLMAO!

New tools to add to da cajun, tnt, dynamite, nitro..........oh yeah, crank telephone. Oh yeah..........i'll win. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Not gonna help you much at the weigh-in

bassinbob · 03-02-10, 05:33 PM

I have the names of those who are in. It's only about 8 guys. I am for it. Anyboy else want in? We can extend the sign up to the end of March.

basstastic · 03-02-10, 06:04 PM

I'm still game just waiting for the ice to leave.

Bender · 03-02-10, 06:56 PM

Is there another thread with the rules? I'll probably try it even though legally I can't fish for bass until late fall or some stupid time in this police state.

I do feel bad for Massachusetts though, 15#8oz. must have been a fluke or genetically mutated bass.

bamabassman · 03-02-10, 08:31 PM

Is my name in there? If not, add me.

MallenManson · 03-02-10, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bender

Is there another thread with the rules? I'll probably try it even though legally I can't fish for bass until late fall or some stupid time in this police state.

I do feel bad for Massachusetts though, 15#8oz. must have been a fluke or genetically mutated bass.

When does the season start out there?

MallenManson · 03-02-10, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Is my name in there? If not, add me.

You might hafta help me smuggle a Bama bass back to Michigan

Bender · 03-03-10, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

When does the season start out there?

3rd Saturday in June in my county, but next county over it is open all year catch and release.

Typical for this state with all kinds of crazy laws. I got me a perch rod for the spring though.

MallenManson · 03-03-10, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bender

3rd Saturday in June in my county, but next county over it is open all year catch and release.

Typical for this state with all kinds of crazy laws. I got me a perch rod for the spring though.

Wow! 8 weeks after Michigan? That's nuts!

WatterBoy · 03-27-10, 11:52 PM

Even though I can't legally fish for bass until 5/29, you can count me in if it's not too late.

02-04-10, 05:04 PM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Bass contest update. So far there are nine entries. A lot of good questions have been asked. For those of you who live in Georgia and Cali. maybe use another state close to you for size. Any other ideas on that? The piece of paper with your photo and name sounds good. Also measurements with a rule or something to size identfy with. Since there aren't any entries other than large and smallmouth let's limit it to those. The sticky idea sounds great. How is that done? Seems like we'll use the % idea to determine winning fish. Those in so far. Jrob txflytier Bubba Mallen danielbasspro Bassin N C basstastic WaffleJaw bassinbob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

02-04-10, 05:57 PM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I am all for limiting the larger states to 20 lbs. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

02-04-10, 06:17 PM	#4
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	For sure, if someone catches a bass over 20 lbs., I am sure they will not mind rounding that off! Plus, I would like to see that bass! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-04-10, 07:52 PM	#7
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	It's just 5 bucks, it's all in fun. That is all that matters to me. I know I probably won't put a dent towards our 18 lb mark, but hey, you never know. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-05-10, 09:38 AM	#9
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	I'm in it just for the fun. I don't care how we do it. Whatever yall want. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

02-04-10, 05:44 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	What if you were to round off any state with a record over 20 lbs at 20? So for Georgia, they would use 20 lbs as their state record, which would mean half of that would be 10 - a tough mark for anyone to get to.... There have been a few freakish fish that have popped out of a couple states....just a suggestion....

02-04-10, 09:30 PM	#8
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	While on a job today, I found out about a lake that regularly gives up 6# smallmouths. __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

02-05-10, 05:57 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Tell you what, i'll just post my pics (if i can,lol) and let ya'll tell me when to pay the 5 bucks. Cause i just KNOW that i ain't gonna win, hahahaha. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-05-10, 08:02 PM	#13
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Man.......... ya'll are just gonna make me go POSTAL ain't ya'll? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok, ok, just for that lash...........i AM GONNA WIN. ROFLMAO! New tools to add to da cajun, tnt, dynamite, nitro..........oh yeah, crank telephone. Oh yeah..........i'll win. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-02-10, 02:23 PM	#15
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Are we still gonna do this?

03-02-10, 05:33 PM	#17
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I have the names of those who are in. It's only about 8 guys. I am for it. Anyboy else want in? We can extend the sign up to the end of March. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-02-10, 06:04 PM	#18
basstastic BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 92	I'm still game just waiting for the ice to leave.

03-02-10, 06:56 PM	#19
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Is there another thread with the rules? I'll probably try it even though legally I can't fish for bass until late fall or some stupid time in this police state. I do feel bad for Massachusetts though, 15#8oz. must have been a fluke or genetically mutated bass.

03-02-10, 08:31 PM	#20
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Is my name in there? If not, add me. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-27-10, 11:52 PM	#25
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Even though I can't legally fish for bass until 5/29, you can count me in if it's not too late.

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