2013 Big Bass Contest

[kennethdaysale]

Originally Posted by lilmule

To whom do I send da money We've not determined that yet...stand by,and in my case would not always have a pic but weighed on certified scales to the hundredth of a pd and on my weigh in sheet as bf. Acceptable pic exemption but still try to get a pic if at all possible
Now is it 20 ea for largies and smallies or does it include both,as will just put in for largies otherwise.
So far no lunkers but no blanks either.
http://www.americanbassanglers.com/a...MemberID=47841
Out of the back end no less,as my old boat needs some r and r

Way to go Mule...not bad for an old fart with no reel over $80

[joedog]

Thoughts...
Big fish LM or SM based on the StATE RECORD OF EACH SPECIES.

ex;
SM with smaller total weight but closer % to state record would actually beat a larger but farther from record LM.

Now there's ONE prize category and larger total pot.
As far as to prize...no matter if someone doesn't want pole...rod builder won't even start a pole till contest end. So if someone wants cash, so be it.

[kennethdaysale]

[QUOTE=joedog;401683]Thoughts...
Big fish LM or SM based on the StATE RECORD OF EACH SPECIES.

ex;
SM with smaller total weight but closer % to state record would actually beat a larger but farther from record LM.

QUOTE]

Joe that's an idea worth noodling and since SM records are lighter anyway it'd prob be an equalizer and fatten the pot

[Gbassman]

need an address to send the money to.

[bluebasser86]

Wish this thing was already going so I could have entered my big fish from a couple weeks ago. A 68% would have been a great way to start this thing off!

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by bluebasser86

Wish this thing was already going so I could have entered my big fish from a couple weeks ago. A 68% would have been a great way to start this thing off!

Yes it would have! Lets remember in fairness, northern anglers have hard water to deal with 4-5 months out of the year. Lets keep the dates approx to when most anglers can actually get on the water.

[kennethdaysale]

Unofficial preliminary roster so far 1/21/13
bassboss
bamabassman
nofearengineer
texasbasser
joedog
keithdog
gythard
wafflejaw
gbassman
bassinbob
lilmule
bluebasser
iowabasser
kennethdaysale

I am working on getting two or three impartial non competing judges to monitor the entries and hold the pot
any volunteers?

[bamabassman]

i nominate muley and flappyjack and blueboy.hahahaha!!


now set the date for the money, and set teh rules in CONCRETE. KENNETH you ARE IN CHARGE OF THIS. SO MAKE THE DEADLINES AND SET THE FINAL RULES AND SO FORTH.

i KNOW i am gonna be jsut donating money, hahahaha. but it's ok....done it before. i jsut want to see the rod whoever wins gets. lol!

14 people so far....COME ON FOLKS. sign up..we can get more than this to enter.SURELY!

[lilmule]

Uh I wouldnt make a good judge im biased,one thing however all T orgs use a golden rule to measure with not just any.
As for the rod want a two handed seeker rod ,roberts spiral wrap all on an orvis one ounce 8 ft blank.Might as well dream big.
While northern fishermen wont have open water as soon if one waits till theirs is open spawn is already over in southern regions,and thus limits their possibilities.Ky lake is open water year round and its biggest bass are caught normally prespawn in late feb.
Just something to consider is all.

[joedog]

Small idea.

If possible, get 3 judges that are not in the contest.
Plenty of honest folks around here.

[Jrob78]

Originally Posted by kennethdaysale

Unofficial preliminary roster so far 1/21/13
bassboss
bamabassman
nofearengineer
texasbasser
joedog
keithdog
gythard
wafflejaw
gbassman
bassinbob
lilmule
bluebasser
iowabasser
kennethdaysale

I am working on getting two or three impartial non competing judges to monitor the entries and hold the pot
any volunteers?

I'll do it KD, I'll be a judge. I have some questions I will post later this afternoon or this evening. If anyone has any issue with my say being final, please speak up now.

[kennethdaysale]

Official Rules

1 WINNING FISH DETERMINED BY % OF STATE RECORD

2 ONLY FISH PICTURES POSTED WITHIN A WEEK IN THIS THREAD CLEARLY SHOWING SCALE READING
QUALIFY

3 LARGEMOUTH AND SMALLMOUTH BOTH QUALIFY

4 CONTEST RUNS FROM 3/1/13 UNTIL 12/31/13

5 ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE 3/1

6 WE MUST HAVE 20 PAID ENTRIES BY 3/1 OR WE SCRUB

Did I miss anything important?

Thanks for the help Jrob !!!!

ps There's still plenty of time to figure out payouts based on total entries etc....we'll firm all that up last week of Feb.

pss I know all this goes without saying but of course the use of snatch hooks/explosives/nets/seines/chemicals/ is prohibited but......for this contest only we will allow Helicoptor Lures.

[joedog]

I'm not sure I understand the reason for rule number 2.
Maybe someone wants to 'weed lay' as we say up north.
Meaning, SURPRISE, I beat you and all your trash talk!

More seriously, maybe someones traveling or working or computer goes down or...whatever. making posting pic within a week of catching may be a challenge.
Plus if someone doesn't post with in a week, the fish is still caught within the contest period.

I think pics with date on is better thought.

PM me your address Ken....monies a burning a hole in my trousers!

[joedog]

Now as far as 'judges'.

I would much prefer Jrob to join the contest but if he's not going to play,
Judge Jrob it is.
Then, my votes go to,
Judge Woody,
then,
Judge Stick.

These three are all straight shooters and 'I' feel are good candidates BUT I'd rather ALL be in the contest.
Ken whatever you decide....is GREAT with me!


Lastly, re-read my post on the money....WHY WOULDN"T EVERYONE want in?
You know, even if you only fish ten times this year, 2 bucks an outing.
You know if you DON'T enter....it almost GUARANTEEs your catching that ONE in a LIFETIME BASS.

Good luck to all contestants and may everyone catch THAT big one this year!

[kennethdaysale]

If you are so "challenged" that you can't post a fish within a w e e k then it ceases to be a challenge and becomes a problem

[joedog]

Originally Posted by kennethdaysale

If you are so "challenged" that you can't post a fish within a w e e k then it ceases to be a challenge and becomes a problem

PROBLEM?

You saw who posted the crazy thought!

Ask Mike....I'm not a challenge!

[kennethdaysale]

CONTEST UPDATE

Jrob has agreed to be the treasurer and 1/4 Stick has agreed to be a co-judge.

Thanks a million for your help guys!

[1/4 stick]

No problem. Glad to do it.

[nobass]

count me in now that all parts are back to nomal maybe this will change my luck. change my name from nobass to nobass no more

[nobass]

count me in now that all parts are back to nomal maybe this will change my luck. then i can change my name from nobass to nobass no more

[woody]

You can add my name to the roster. I'm in!

I also want to thank you all for the JUDGES Nomination.. I sure do appreciate it!


-Mark

[nobass]

question do you have to use digital scales or is a spring scale ok

[Captmikestarrett]

I am in with two caveats. I will only post LGMouth pic's I catch but not my clients. And I refuse accept any award. Give it to the next guy.

I will check if Dave is in as well.

Now where do I send a check?

Capt Mike

[Bubba_Bruiser]

I didn't post anything last year, due to the 50% mark being busted. I never manage over anything over 6.5-7. But I am in like Flynn as usual and always willing to donate to a just cause.

[bamabassman]

hey kenneth...when EVERYONE is IN and PAID. make a new thread detailing all the rules AGAIN, ENTRANTS AND MONEY PAID. cool? this way there is NO confusion. (for people like ME, HAHAHA!)

OH, AND WHOEVER IS COLLECTING THE MONEY NEEDS TO SEND PM ON THE ADDRESS TO SEND MONEY TO.




this post was edited so it could be read correctly. hehe!