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by bigbass111
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Payout percent
Replies: 3
Views: 1259

Re: Payout percent

Yes it's normal and expected. They put on a big year end classic that needs to be payed for. There are boats up for grabs and lots of cash. This event also yields no basic entry. When people start fishing and supporting again one day the sponsors will come. Until then the orgs need to keep a lot asi...
by bigbass111
Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pro/Am Sign ups?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1825

Re: Pro/Am Sign ups?????

I could be going off in the wrong direction but first come first serve would not work. Alot of boaters have AM's go with them to every event to cut down on costs. If for some reason they could not get in because of guys paying in full first of the year it would cause alot more issues than the other ...
by bigbass111
Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

+1 on what Rick said... I have multiple friends fishing both tours and while I see both sides of the fence its sketchy at best. Alot of 2 tour pros will not miss the Elite event over an FLW event so with that in mind BASS has an advantage. I would personally have no issue fishing FLW with the new le...
by bigbass111
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WOW This has gotten big, FLW Co's reach BASSFAN
Replies: 0
Views: 799

WOW This has gotten big, FLW Co's reach BASSFAN

Rosey Co Flap: Which Priority Was The Priority? Thursday, September 30, 2010 FLW Outdoors has long had the clearest progression from co to pro and from the grassroots to the tour level. Start in the back of the boat then move to the front. Fish the BFLs, use priority entry to get into the AFS (forme...
by bigbass111
Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lets be clear on this....
Replies: 110
Views: 18177

Re: Lets be clear on this....

This post should just die...
by bigbass111
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

No advantage to having a 6th fish in the livewell, are you kidding me.... There sure is, has anyone ever been afraid of the way one fish looks. You cannot cull a dead fish right???? So keeping an extra one thats really really close to that weight is a huge Advantage..... Come on guy's, pretty simple...
by bigbass111
Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

FACT--they had 6 fish FACT--They took 5 fish to the scales to see what weight they would have had FACT--They admitted they had 6 fish in the well, turning themselves in FACT--The TD made the call as a DQ What coverup//You are trying to make something out of nothing.. mac Sounds good to me....Straigh...
by bigbass111
Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

Bill Hutcheson, What........ I did read the posts, you must not have... Your first post stated that Mark D'qd himself and there was no issue. In fact he apperantly d'qd himself and just weighed his fish for fun, correct. Then, correct me if I am wrong but didn't BILL COOK then post saying he D'qd hi...
by bigbass111
Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust
Replies: 46
Views: 19556

Re: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust

Are you serious?????????????? You make zero sense right now.... What warranty is there to void, your warranty is 3yrs expired.... Rick did not say in anyway that using your boat 3 times a week would void a warranty. HE SIMPLY SAID YOU GOT GREAT USE OUT OF IT AND IT REALLY NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO DRY I...
by bigbass111
Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust
Replies: 46
Views: 19556

Re: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust

Rick hit the nail on the head with this one... Shawn, To me it just sounds like you are going to agree with people that agree with you. I'm sorry for your issue's but it is what it is. The trailer is 3 years out of warranty and nobody truly knows that boats history but you. Moaning and groaning will...
by bigbass111
Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

Didn't Bill just say Mark Dq'd himself..

Now you say you dq'd him..

Interesting
by bigbass111
Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust
Replies: 46
Views: 19556

Re: Triton Boat/Marine Master Trailer Rust

I feel you pain, but almost all Tube frame's will rust with standing water. You also have to look at it from Marine Master's standpoint. They get fraudulant claims everyday, just like all manufactures. How do they really know this boat has never been in saltwater??? This in no way is Triton's fault,...
by bigbass111
Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where's WON???
Replies: 37
Views: 7340

Re: Where's WON???

I like the spicy one's, most places have std salted and spicy. Those crock pots look funny sometimes, it took me a few times to get the courage to try them. Once I did, I could not get enough. Just make sure to scoop some of the liquid into the cup with the peanuts, it will keep them hot. They are m...
by bigbass111
Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where's WON???
Replies: 37
Views: 7340

Re: Where's WON???

Robert, No personal attacks here at all, Its Western anglers in general. There are so many anglers out here that will only fish full fields or local events. We need people to show and show in droves to re-build our western circuits. I am trying to get the time off for A.C at Havasu, the Western Clas...
by bigbass111
Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC S. Colorado River Region Results September 11, 2010
Replies: 29
Views: 3640

Re: USAC S. Colorado River Region Results September 11, 2010

Billy, I have been preaching your same words.... Some of these guys just don't care and they find the negatives everytime. WON has a WEEKLY newspaper..I know a few of you guys could care less. But that weekly paper is GOLD for sponsors... Either way you look at it, its ink and any ink is good ink. U...
by bigbass111
Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC S. Colorado River Region Results September 11, 2010
Replies: 29
Views: 3640

Re: USAC S. Colorado River Region Results September 11, 2010

Find a sponsor that will give a fully rigged boat for every pro/am Clint, you won't. Not right now at least. The WON Delta event has 2 FULLY rigged boats being awarded and not to mention the Classic like A.C. Is A.C or anyone esle giving away a fully rigged boat at every event. NOOOO You may be righ...
by bigbass111
Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament Suggestions
Replies: 42
Views: 6127

Re: Tournament Suggestions

You will have several choices very soon..

Won Teams (John Cassidy)

National Bass West (Lynne Peterson)

Anglers Choice (Brian Linehan)

and A.B.A...

If you run by Anglers Marine in Santee they will be happy to fill you in with numbers and the tackle you will need :wink:
by bigbass111
Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chine walk video
Replies: 32
Views: 6214

Re: Chine walk video

wow....I think your goal of 80 will get crushed with a 99' Hull. I would really listen to what KB had to say, be safe. I had a 99' Tr-21 rigged with a 225 EFI and it would run 75-77 depending on load. It was a light boat with little to no wedge. Good luck. I'm in San Bernardino county if you need so...
by bigbass111
Sun Sep 12, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chine walk video
Replies: 32
Views: 6214

Re: Chine walk video

Here you go....This will help and I believe the video is posted somewhere in the reply's. I cant get mine to walk, once you learn how to drive a performance boat its second nature. You will notice in the video and with anyone you have run it for you there is no jerking and harsh driving. Some people...
by bigbass111
Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where's WON???
Replies: 37
Views: 7340

Re: Where's WON???

Well said Billy....It was tough, and I was happy to boat what I did.. There's alot of agenda's on here with sour grapes of the past. I too think WON did a great job this year. And ya, they had some annoying speed bumps and mishaps. But overall I think the Mead event showed alot of great improvements...
by bigbass111
Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger smokes Triton
Replies: 55
Views: 17811

Re: Ranger smokes Triton

Triton's are very prop sensitive, My current Slug (Honda) has a 6-7mph differance between my 3 blade (25 Temp) and 4 blade(Power tech). And If you want to throw stories, passing Scott Martin for the third time in one day on Okeechobee was enough for him to roll up to me and say HOLY S$#U**&@*) t...
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger smokes Triton
Replies: 55
Views: 17811

Re: Ranger smokes Triton

Kent, We all know Ranger guys have that tingling feeling when they pass their first boat. :lol: :lol: :lol: Somehow it just makes them feel good inside for once. :lol: :lol: :lol: My Triton gets passed all the time thanks to my gas saving Honda.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: But thats going to change soo...
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger smokes Triton
Replies: 55
Views: 17811

Re: Ranger smokes Triton

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Kent,

Lets see him pass an HP...
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help with comparrison pros & cons on boats
Replies: 4
Views: 1084

Re: Help with comparrison pros & cons on boats

The Nitro Z-7 looks to be a little bigger with more HP. Other than that you need to drive each one to see what suits you best.. Nitro Z-7 specs Length 18' 8'' Max. Recommended HP 200 HP Package Width 8' 6'' Fuel Capacity 45 Gallons Deadrise 16 degrees Draft 15" Beam 94" Weight (approx.) 16...
by bigbass111
Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New WON BASS rule for 2011
Replies: 64
Views: 10223

Re: New WON BASS rule for 2011

I agree 100% with Gary, Limits should go back to 7 fish.
by bigbass111
Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO
Replies: 32
Views: 9557

Re: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO

The pots do look a little disturbing, but the peanuts inside are not. They are probably the most addicting food made...
by bigbass111
Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does the West have better anglers?
Replies: 33
Views: 6067

Re: Does the West have better anglers?

Every single one of them gets info from locals. Thats no secret...

Kevin takes the time with his family, not FLW. He doesn't even fish the BASS Opens or strens like 75% of the other Elite guys....

He's made that clear before...

So think up anything you want on why he doesn't fish FLW...
by bigbass111
Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO
Replies: 32
Views: 9557

Re: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO

Robert,

I'll take some spicy boiled peanuts.. :) :D :D :D :D

YUM, YUM
by bigbass111
Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does the West have better anglers?
Replies: 33
Views: 6067

Re: Does the West have better anglers?

To be honest, why does this post continue... Why do we have to worry about this crap anyways.... You guys keep saying that the East coast guys talk smack about the west. Well I lived out east for almost 5 years and didn't hear that once, not once. You guys are the only one's trying to prove somethin...
by bigbass111
Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL weather will be great and the fishing.well it'll be FUN
Replies: 9
Views: 1683

Re: DVL weather will be great and the fishing.well it'll be

I'll donate....I like the dirty burgers anyway :lol: :lol: :lol:
by bigbass111
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO
Replies: 32
Views: 9557

Re: Yamaha Vmax 250 SHO

I have heard mixed reviews from alot of my friends back east. For one, the fuel econmy is even worse than posted above. The guys I know that now own the SHO say it sucks about 10% more fuel than the XS did. Their top ends are also down by about 4 MPH. But the biggest issue they are having is overhea...
by bigbass111
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: El Cajon Ford SD Team Open Day 1 Standings
Replies: 3
Views: 1225

Re: El Cajon Ford SD Team Open Day 1 Standings

They stomped them for sure...If they just had a better 1st day.....HAHAHA thats just fishing
by bigbass111
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sounds like Lake Havasu is an amature lake!
Replies: 96
Views: 15884

Re: Sounds like Lake Havasu is an amature lake!

Someone is definatly messing with you guys.....

I say BS 100% on this Jay joke......Someone is bending you guys over and your all taking it deep...

If not, this guy is commiting fishing suicide. Nobody can be this stupid..
by bigbass111
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: El Cajon Ford SD Team Open Day 1 Standings
Replies: 3
Views: 1225

Re: El Cajon Ford SD Team Open Day 1 Standings

Final Standings 1 Brain Johnson / Randy Sapp 20 11.31 14.10 25.41 2.56 3.03 5.59 99.00 99.00 198.00 2 Art Bailey / Buck Bucknanan 4 12.18 13.08 25.26 3.23 3.67 6.90 100.00 96.00 196.00 3 Travis Harrison / Jason Clar 25 12.54 6.79 19.33 2.99 3.62 6.61 99.00 96.00 195.00 4 Justin Hanold / Kevin Norlin...
by bigbass111
Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: El Cajon Ford San Diego Team Open Notes
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Re: El Cajon Ford San Diego Team Open Notes

Cant wait...I'll be there John..
by bigbass111
Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!
Replies: 68
Views: 10601

Re: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!

Would this post even exsist if Skeet was an east coaster and had nothing to do with the west..


Just curious...
by bigbass111
Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!
Replies: 68
Views: 10601

Re: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!

You guys still miss the point. Not to mention, who in here has a dog in this fight. All of these guys knew what was up when they paid their entries. Skeet has man'd up and said KVD won fair and square. Why is everyone in here still whinning.. my 02 cents Give KVD props, he stepped up and kicked butt...
by bigbass111
Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!
Replies: 68
Views: 10601

Re: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!

Your kidding right......If you think in any this was rigged for KVD your insane.....The whole format has been set in place for 2 years. all anglers knew the rules and points set up before the seasons even started.. There is no way of cheating for one angler....I cant even see how you though this up....
by bigbass111
Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeets Response to AOY....
Replies: 15
Views: 4483

Re: Skeets Response to AOY....

bassmaster.com
by bigbass111
Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeets Response to AOY....
Replies: 15
Views: 4483

Skeets Response to AOY....

All of my competitors came up to me at one point or another on Saturday after weigh-in and said sorry for the result. Even KVD said he felt for me. I wouldn't expect anything less than that from him; he's a friend, and he let me know he understood how I felt. On the topic of Kevin, he went out there...
by bigbass111
Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ESPN IS SELLING BASS
Replies: 8
Views: 2083

Re: ESPN IS SELLING BASS

+10


This will be good for BASS, Jerry M has been in this sport for a long time. I'm sure ESPN will still have TV rights.
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree
Replies: 50
Views: 7558

Re: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree

I still don't agree... This is the new format, period.. Skeet knew the rules in ADVANCE the past 2 years...He had a cushion both years too... Fact is he folded under the formats pressure... The old AOY is just that, OLD.... In no way did KVD have an advantage, he simply stepped up and WON when it ma...
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cell Phone use during events Spot Holding?
Replies: 98
Views: 13919

Re: Cell Phone use during events Spot Holding?

I have always thought phone use during a tournament was grounds for DQ. My phone stays on incase of an emergency. My wife knows that I cannot pick up during the event, so if she does call I know to pick up its probably serious. Everyone else thats calls goes to voicemail. My phone has an automatic t...
by bigbass111
Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Line size for drop shotting
Replies: 11
Views: 2489

Re: Line size for drop shotting

5lb sunline and 6lb Izor
by bigbass111
Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ironman Details DVL this Saturday July 31!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3612

Re: Kevin Linehan/Jim Emmett win

dohhhhhhhhh....man
by bigbass111
Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree
Replies: 50
Views: 7558

Re: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree

exactly
by bigbass111
Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ironman Details DVL this Saturday July 31!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3612

Re: Tanning Option

Well.......what happened....


wish i was there
by bigbass111
Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree
Replies: 50
Views: 7558

Re: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree

Whats wrong with ESPN trying to turn BASS into Nascar??????? Nascar is huge, its bigger than most sporting events in the U.S. The amount of sponsor dollars and viewers are off the charts... Who cares if its differant than what Roland did. If those numbers are now skewed because of the new format tha...
by bigbass111
Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2010 AOY Poll-WON Bass / NBW
Replies: 7
Views: 1611

Re: 2010 AOY Poll-WON Bass / NBW

Ohh, well there you go...

Thanks Rick