BFL All American?

[Barry]

How many of you guy's are planning on check out the BFL All American held on the Ohio River May 31st out of Cox's park? I'm not sure what the take-off or the weigh-in times are but it should be something to see.

[Tim_T]

here is a little info for those who are interested.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 8, 2007) – The city of Louisville will host the nation’s top weekend bass anglers May 30-June 2 as they compete for a share of $1 million on the Ohio River in the 24th annual Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League All-American presented by Chevy.
The historic All-American is one of the most prestigious events in tournament fishing, with more than 30,000 anglers annually vying for a shot at the lucrative title. In 1984, the All-American became the first bass-fishing tournament to award a $100,000 cash top prize. This year, 108 anglers representing 27 states will be casting for a top boater award of $140,000 and a top co-angler award of $70,000.
Alabama and North Carolina are sending the most qualifiers, 12, while Tennessee will be represented by eight anglers, and Arkansas, Georgia and Kentucky will be represented by seven anglers.
“Qualifying for the BFL All-American is one of bass fishing’s greatest accomplishments,” said Charlie Evans, president and CEO of FLW Outdoors. “It is our longest running championship and an event that holds a special place in the hearts of anglers nationwide. A trip to the All-American is something that thousands of anglers strive for every year, but only the best accomplish.”
The All-American begins Wednesday, May 30, with an official practice day, and competition begins Thursday, May 31, at 7 a.m. with takeoff from Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park located at 3730 River Road in Louisville. Cox Park will also host takeoff Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, at 7 a.m., and competitors will weigh in each day at 4 p.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.
Surrounding the weigh-in is the FLW Outdoors Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show featuring dozens of exhibits from Ranger Boats, Chevy, Berkley, Lowrance, Evinrude, Yamaha and many more premier companies. The doors open at 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon Saturday. Admission is free and the first 200 children 14 and under accompanied by an adult who attend the Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show on Saturday will receive a free rod and reel combo. One lucky spectator attending the final weigh-in, Saturday, June 2, will win a new Ranger bass boat powered by Yamaha.

If you want to meet the pro's:

— As part of the festivities surrounding the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League All-American presented by Chevy on the Ohio River May 30-June 2, Montgomery Chevrolet in Louisville will host Chevy Pro Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
Fishing fans will have the chance to swap tales with Team Chevy anglers Jimmy Houston, Larry Nixon, Luke Clausen, Kim Stricker, Dion Hibdon and David Fritts. Among these six anglers, they have accumulated 11 tour-level victories in FLW Outdoors competition alone. This team also boasts combined FLW Outdoors earnings of more than $3 million. In Hibdon, Clausen and Fritts, Team Chevy is also home to three of only five anglers in the history of the sport to have won both the FLW Tour Championship and the Bassmaster Classic.
These anglers will be signing autographs, posing for photos and offering advice to fishing fans from across the region during the two-hour gathering at Montgomery Chevrolet, which is located at 5325 Preston Hwy. in Louisville.
The first 100 fans attending Chevy Pro Night will receive a free FLW Outdoors hat. Additionally, fans can register to win fishing rods, fishing tackle and a die cast Ranger boat.

[artcarney_agr]

Any idea as to when the off-limits will begin...if any?

I've seen a lot of out of town bass boats running the river this week, especially in Harrod's Creek! Just this evening, I ate dinner and had a few beers at Cunningham's and must have seen ten or fifteen out of towners cruising that creek in addition to the many I saw on the main river.

[Tim_T]

I would assume it is off limits until Wed. the 30th. when they have their official practice day. I have attended two All-Americans in the past and it was off limits for 30 days leading up to the tourney. Not sure if they have changed it or not.

[Tim_T]

The take -off will be from Cox's Park at 7 a.m. all three days and the weigh-ins are at 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Not sure what building they are using at KFEC. BTW, they have a small outdoor show at the weigh-ins and a kids zone with activities for little ones. On Saturday the first 200 kids 14 and under get a free rod and reel. They are also taking registrations and at Saturday's final weigh-in they are drawing out a name and giving someone a new Ranger.

[Barry]

Off-Limits Period: Waters will go off-limits on Monday, May 21 and will reopen for fishing on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. After the start of the off-limits period, contestants may not solicit and/or receive fishing information from any non-competitor other than publicly available information.

[Tim_T]

That probably explains all of the out-of-town boats. River should be busy this weekend then.

[bigrod]

offlimits was monday the 21

[Tim_T]

Yes it is, that gives them today through Sunday evening to pre fish. Anybody got a guess on what it will take to win? I am guessing about 30 pounds over the three days.