Big Bass Big Cash Next Year

[Spider04]

I agree with Danny, MrChickyBaBa (Great name by the way), and Basstar. You have gotten my attention with this tournament. I'll be there with about 5 of my buddies even if there is a club tournament or anything else going on and I think others will probably do the same once they realize how much money can be had due to the hourly payouts. I think the set up is genius in that there is such a wide variety of monies to be had in such a large area of the river. Advertising is the key but I think you have already gotten word of mouth started. Set the date and let the others do the scheduling adjustments.
I completely appreciate what you are doing here Jim. Keep up the great work.

[EtecRanger205]

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Jim, I like the idea of keeping it on the river. Sorta levels the playing field. Never know what the river will produce. I was out of town this year, but will fish it next year...I would not change anything. Keep it simple and I'm sure that the level of attendance will greatly improve next year. Maybe more notice but,they will come....good luck

[jollyroger]

If you schedule it, they will come!! Sorry I missed this year, won't happen next.

[BigBassBigCash]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jul-19-06 AT 03:30PM (EST)[/font][p]WOW!! I appreciate all of the input and thank you Jim for starting this thread!

I will say that we have chosen the dates that we would like for next year. As Jim stated, we need to have this in June and I've checked with a few anglers who have said that spawning would most likely not be a factor in June.

That being said, how does June 8,9, & 10 sound? Any conflicts? If there are, let me know. This is not in stone. If we have to postpone (and only because of dangerous river conditions) then the fallback date would be 2 weeks later.

Linda Hill

[Danny]

Hey Linda,

I hate beyond your imagination not having the chance to fish this year. I really could have used the money, but couldn't we all...LOL. I'm just glad a "Danny" won it!!!

One question, being the river, there are more problems to deal with in regard to the river levels. When you set this up, do you consider a secondary date incase there are unsafe water levels? I know you just gave dates that are possible for next year, and that you have a fall back date, but was just curious about the safty contingency.

You are doing a fantastic job from what I can see, and I believe you will have many more anglers next year.

Danny

[BigBassBigCash]

Thanks Danny....we're trying over here.

Is two weeks enough for the river to improve under normal conditions?

[MsgMills]

Where can a feller get the rules and info on this here tournament for next year....Thanks

[JimDicken]

The Rules for this year are at www.BigBassBigCash.com
OR go to the front page of Fishin.com to get the rules.
LINDA, can I be the first to sign up for next years tournament?
Jim Dicken

[BigBassBigCash]

The rules will be the same for next year. The length may change to 13" but that would be the only change.

We will take any entries you all would like to send in for next year. You can use the entry forms for this year. I don't see those changing either.

As long as June 8, 9 & 10 works for the fishing community---then everyone's pretty well set to go!

Linda

[bigrod]

i vote for 15,16,17 as I will most likely be in canada the days you are referring to.

[Danny]

I probably need to let others answer that. I haven't lived on the Ohio since I was in my very early 20s. Man, that was a life time ago...LOL

I really hope to see this grow larger every year. Anything that shows or brings attention to the positives of our great state and those surrounding us.

Danny

[GeoFisher]

I agree........I know about 5 or 6 boats of guys who fish Canada the first week of June......

I also know about 1/2 dozen of these guys have expressed interest in fishing this next year......

Later,

Geo