Big Bass Big Cash Next Year

[MarkW]

Danny,
You're a WUSS if you are worried about the river being at an "unsafe" level in June!!!! LOL!!!! I have fished the river for about 20 years and I have never really seen it at a "unsafe" level in June!!!!

Linda,
Just pick a date and have it! Fishermen will come!!!!!

[pkfish]

Why change the size limit to 13"? I was able to fish on Sunday of the tournament (1st time to fish the Ohio River), and managed to weight in one hourly winner. From the looks of the hourly weigh-in board, a 12" bass is hard enough to catch in some pools. One other suggestion/question. Would it be possible to hold off on all polygraphs until after the 1:00pm weigh-in, because the hourly winner loses about 45 minutes of the fishing day...Enjoyed the tournament and look forward to fishing all three days next year...

[BigBassBigCash]

I don't know that the length will change, I would say if there are any changes at all, that would be the only one I could think of---but it doesn't mean it's going to happen.

As far as the polys go, sorry guys but that can't change. To insure the integrity--we won't let someone out of our sight between weigh-in and poly--that way no one can say he took something to calm himself. Also, if we wait to start at 1:00pm the last person being tested wouldn't get done until 7 or 8 pm. When the participation is there, guys don't mind spending 45 minutes for 250 to 300 dollars and possibly some super pool money.

[pkfish]

Hadn't thought about it that way, but your right. If you had a full field, the 45 minute wait for $250/300 (or super pool money)would be OK!!!I suppose taking the test right away would protect the integrity of the weigh-in. thanks for the quick reply.

Phillip

[Barry]

Linda, I'm not sure whom you've been talking to, but there will most definitely be some spawning fish that early in June. There must be a rule that sight fish must be caught inside the mouth. The ‘polygrapher’ should make sure to ask this question during his evaluation.

[Danny]

Mark... replace that "W" with a "P", and I'll except that. You are what you eat after all... LMAO.

Sorry....

I can't help it. I've taken several classes in project management, and contingencies are just one of the things you are taught to prepare for. For instance, suppose it isn't unsafe water conditions, although that is a possibility, and maybe a more real possibility would be severe storms. Especially up around Brandenburg. LOL... I feel so sorry for those folks, it seems there are always tornados happening in that little town.

But I do know what you mean. Normally the spring "high water" season is over well before June, but you know Murphy's law too I am sure. I know if I were the planner, we would very likely have a huge flood. *sigh*

I'll tell you what... you seem to know the river a little better up there, maybe we could hook up and fish together if you don't have another partner. Maybe we could have the same 50/50 deal Danny his partner had?

Danny

[fishbum]

I am not positive.. but I believe there is a portion of state law that says snagged fish must be returned to the water. I AM NOT POSITIVE ON THAT and I will check on it but I believe that is the case and would cover snagged fish..
Jim