Federation Leaving BASS Just In!!

[Danny]

Will this result in two "federation" type organizations in the state to serve the interst of those that want to stay with BASS?

Change is exciting, unless you disagree with the direction of the change.

Danny

[jigman73]

some interesting points. It was my understanding though from our last club meeting that almost all of the clubs in the state had voted to stay with the federation no matter what the board decided to do, whether stay with BASS or go with FLW.

[James]

KBF has voted to go with FLW and to not continue its relationship with BASS. I think the offer that FLW & Irwin Jacobs has brought to the table is amazing and offers much more in return to the TBF members and more opportuities for us to move on to the next level!

As before when you fished the KBF, you had to be a BASS member, now it will be you will need to be a FLW member, however do not know when this will start. The state meeting will be the 1st saturday at the Louisville Boat Show.

James

[Danny]

One thing that stands out to me is that this makes total sense. IF, and that is a big IF, I remember correctly, Ranger really supports the KBF, and many state federations. It just seems to make sense to dance with who brung ya.

Us Triton guys won't be frozen out either, I don't think. One thing I've seen from the BFLs, Ranger guys get first dibbs maybe, but they really don't seem to be unfair to the other boat brand owners.

Danny

[MarkW]

Danny, every year the KBF board votes on a boat sponsor. Yes, Ranger has been very good to the KBF and has always brought the best offer to the table. So, here again with Ranger,FLW being together, it just makes good sense to go there way.
MY disclaimer: nothing wrong with any other brand of boat---bottomline, Ranger arguably gave the best offer every year I was on the board. The other companies offers just didn't suit our needs as a whole KBF organization. Mike McDonald(Ranger Rep) has always made a presence at just about every tournament I can remember the KBF having over the last 8 years that I have been a member. If he didn't personally show up--he had somebody that did. That says alot for him and Ranger. There are alot of tournaments he could be at, but makes time for the KBF when we have a tournament.