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Interesting Note From A Friend
On Friday, Irwin Jacobs announced that the 2004 FLW Championship will
be rescheduled from the previously announced dates to the end of July. This puts the FLW championship in direct conflict with the BASSMasters Classic. There are a number of theories being floated around as to why FLW Outdoors would make such a move. (1) The first two days of the weigh-in and outdoor show at their recently completed 2003 Championship in Richmond were basically a fan-free dead zone. Few fans can travel to attend mid-week affairs during the school year, and Thurs/Fri attendance proved it. (2) Irwin is an egomaniac who thinks he has the clout with the big money advertisers to pull it off and thinks that FLW will come out of the fray on top. (3) Iriwn is still PO'd that BASS was unable/unwilling to move a western division tourney that conflicted with an FLW event last year, and it trying to get even. (4) FLW will do anything to deflect attention away from the Aaron Martens incident, in which the fogginess (and consequent unenforability) of its rules has come under scrutiny. Classics are scheduled 2 to 3 years in advance, and there's no way that BASS is going to move or reschedule. I think that the first 3 of the above-mentioned 'reasons' may play a partial role. I also think that Jacobs has made a tactical error that could prove very damaging to FLW in the long run. Below are the reactions of some of the bigger name pros. Angler reaction to the FLW's announcement that its season ending tournament will now coincide with the Bassmaster Classic JAY YELAS: "I will not be fishing FLW next year..." "...BASS has more to offer long term for anglers, career-wise as far as endorsement opportunities. To build a long-term career as a bass fisherman, you have a lot better chance doing that fishing BASS than FLW and that's why I choose to fish with BASS. It gives me a better chance to make a living as a pro fisherman." DAVY HITE: "I won both the FLW Championship and the Bassmaster Classic and I can tell you that there is no comparison. "When I won the FLW Championship, I got $250,000 and that was all it did for my career. When I won the Bassmaster Classic, it changed my life. Whenever I'm introduced now, it is Davy Hite, Bassmaster Classic Champion and two-time Angler of the Year. Winning the Bassmaster Classic opens up all the doors in the world for potential sponsorships. The Bassmaster Classic is THE World Championship of competitive fishing." DENNY BRAUER: "I'm shocked. This is not good for the fans, the media or the anglers. The Classic is THE show. The Classic is the Granddaddy and those dates should be respected by everyone. It's going to be tough for the industry sponsors. I'm sorry for the anglers who qualify for both series and have the decision to make. There's no comparison when you consider what it does for your career. You have to look at it from a career standpoint. If you're going to do this for a long time, you have to be careful where you fish." GARY KLEIN: "This is a great opportunity for me to just get my deposits back (from FLW) and bow out, because why fish if I can't make the championship? It would be a shame that a professional angler that has supported both circuits has to be put in a position to make a choice." The brew gets more interesting, the more it gets stirred, doesn't it? RichZ© www.richz.com/fishing -- Jerry Barton www.jerrys-world.com |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
I had a note to add to Rich's posting but I deleted it somehow.
-- Jerry Barton www.jerrys-world.com "Jerry "NervisRek" Barton" wrote in message ... On Friday, Irwin Jacobs announced that the 2004 FLW Championship will be rescheduled from the previously announced dates to the end of July. This puts the FLW championship in direct conflict with the BASSMasters Classic. There are a number of theories being floated around as to why FLW Outdoors would make such a move. (1) The first two days of the weigh-in and outdoor show at their recently completed 2003 Championship in Richmond were basically a fan-free dead zone. Few fans can travel to attend mid-week affairs during the school year, and Thurs/Fri attendance proved it. (2) Irwin is an egomaniac who thinks he has the clout with the big money advertisers to pull it off and thinks that FLW will come out of the fray on top. (3) Iriwn is still PO'd that BASS was unable/unwilling to move a western division tourney that conflicted with an FLW event last year, and it trying to get even. (4) FLW will do anything to deflect attention away from the Aaron Martens incident, in which the fogginess (and consequent unenforability) of its rules has come under scrutiny. Classics are scheduled 2 to 3 years in advance, and there's no way that BASS is going to move or reschedule. I think that the first 3 of the above-mentioned 'reasons' may play a partial role. I also think that Jacobs has made a tactical error that could prove very damaging to FLW in the long run. Below are the reactions of some of the bigger name pros. Angler reaction to the FLW's announcement that its season ending tournament will now coincide with the Bassmaster Classic JAY YELAS: "I will not be fishing FLW next year..." "...BASS has more to offer long term for anglers, career-wise as far as endorsement opportunities. To build a long-term career as a bass fisherman, you have a lot better chance doing that fishing BASS than FLW and that's why I choose to fish with BASS. It gives me a better chance to make a living as a pro fisherman." DAVY HITE: "I won both the FLW Championship and the Bassmaster Classic and I can tell you that there is no comparison. "When I won the FLW Championship, I got $250,000 and that was all it did for my career. When I won the Bassmaster Classic, it changed my life. Whenever I'm introduced now, it is Davy Hite, Bassmaster Classic Champion and two-time Angler of the Year. Winning the Bassmaster Classic opens up all the doors in the world for potential sponsorships. The Bassmaster Classic is THE World Championship of competitive fishing." DENNY BRAUER: "I'm shocked. This is not good for the fans, the media or the anglers. The Classic is THE show. The Classic is the Granddaddy and those dates should be respected by everyone. It's going to be tough for the industry sponsors. I'm sorry for the anglers who qualify for both series and have the decision to make. There's no comparison when you consider what it does for your career. You have to look at it from a career standpoint. If you're going to do this for a long time, you have to be careful where you fish." GARY KLEIN: "This is a great opportunity for me to just get my deposits back (from FLW) and bow out, because why fish if I can't make the championship? It would be a shame that a professional angler that has supported both circuits has to be put in a position to make a choice." The brew gets more interesting, the more it gets stirred, doesn't it? RichZ© www.richz.com/fishing -- Jerry Barton www.jerrys-world.com |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
I have been watching this post closely and have waited to reply because I
have mixed feelings. Operation Bass is an incredible organization that, in my opinion, does a much better job at developing young anglers through the BFL than B.A.S.S. does at its Federation Level. Why? Because each of their tournaments are Professionally organized and run. Giving the young angler the true experience of fishing a Professional Tournament. This experience, in my opinion, better prepares the angler for when he or she decides to step up to the Pro Ranks. B.A.S.S. on the other hand is also a tremendous organization that has propelled bass fishing to what it is today. Without the efforts of Ray Scott and the B.A.S.S. organization, professional bass fishing would still be a pipe dream. It is a shame that these two great organizations cannot work together. I personally will stand on the side and watch this play out. I wish only the best to both organizations. -- Craig Baugher |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:55:46 -0400, "Jerry \"NervisRek\" Barton"
sent into the ether: I had a note to add to Rich's posting but I deleted it somehow. Old age :} danl Good fishing, great catching www.outdoorfrontiers.com Remove left x for direct reply |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
What you say WIllis?
-- Jerry Barton www.jerrys-world.com "Dan, danl, danny boy, Redbeard, actually Greybeard now" wrote in message ... On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:55:46 -0400, "Jerry \"NervisRek\" Barton" sent into the ether: I had a note to add to Rich's posting but I deleted it somehow. Old age :} danl Good fishing, great catching www.outdoorfrontiers.com Remove left x for direct reply |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 19:49:32 -0400, "Jerry \"NervisRek\" Barton"
sent into the ether: What you say WIllis? Now that reminds me of something completely off topic. Dennis Miller is in town for a performance and was on the local morning show. He brought up that he would like to see Gary Coleman marry Arianna Huffington, win the CA governors race and be carried in on Arianna's shoulder for the swearing in ceremony!!! Kind of like Beyond Thunderdome or some such Mel Gibson movie. LOL I think it would sell. :} What were we talking about? I seem to have lost track. danl Good fishing, great catching www.outdoorfrontiers.com Remove left x for direct reply |
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Interesting Note From A Friend
On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:52:15 -0400, "Jerry \"NervisRek\" Barton"
wrote: Angler reaction to the FLW's announcement that its season ending tournament will now coincide with the Bassmaster Classic JAY YELAS: "I will not be fishing FLW next year..." (snip) Another way of looking at this: There will be more opportunities for other fishermen to fish one of these circuits with this move. That will help more careers get started and likewise hurt some of other guys (more established fishermen) careers... -- Dwayne E. Cooper, Atty at Law Indianapolis, IN Email: Web Page: http://www.cooperlegalservices.com Personal Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosierwebsites.com/OnTheWater Favorite Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosiertradingpost.com/FishingTackle 1st Annual ROFB Classic Winner |
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