2009 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:01 pm

Here are the details of this years show. Sorry for all the delay, but along with the help of the fine folks at WON and our Tackle Manager John Duetsche we are ready to get out to the public the guidelines for this years show. Thanks upfront for all their hard work. There are some new and exciting things being introduced this year:

We have a new show layout this year with more professional [larger] factory show displays. This meens more product for display, including more clothing.
2-Seminar area's
Tackle "workshops" for the beginning angler like: Bass Basics 101 with Rick Tauber, Basic Plastic Worm rigging-setups with Mike Folkstad, Swimbait 101 with Mike Long, basic knot tying, and begining electronics instruction with Lowrance's Jarrett Edwards. These are going to be small group seminars with hands on training for 10-15 anglers.
"Tackle check" area [like bag check at hotel] where you dont have to keep running to your car.
New Lounge area.
More food selection
Kids Casting contest
Huge adult casting contest with proceeds going to Wounded Warriors.
Raffles both days.
Large video screens for product marketing and seminar viewing.

Not to be forgotten are the heart of what makes the Bass-a-thon happen. All the great vendors and the premiere of the 2009-2010 worlds best basstackle. This is our biggest sale of the year and there will be loads of great specials and closeouts, and a huge selection of boats that all need new homes. Come on down and lets deal! Bring your trades with you.

And last but not least here are this years speakers on the main seminar stage.
2009 FLW World Champion Greg Hackney.
2009 FLW Tour Champion and Host of TV's "Scott Martin Challenge", Scott Martin.
2009 Won Bass US Open Champion Gary Dobyns.
Former FLW World Champ and current #2 in Bassfan World Rankings Brent Ehrler.
So Cal. Swimbait designer and Fishing Hall of Famer Bill Siemental.

Thanks again for your 30 years of supporting Anglers Marine and hope to see you all at this years show Nov. 21-22nd 2009 in Anaheim, CA.
Rick Grover-Owner

Rick Grover

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:15 pm

Almost forgot! Your guest MC and Host is none other than the "Big Dipper" himself[ jk], Kent Brown. Kent does a great job and keeps BDO in check.

N.A.R · Post by **N.A.R** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:19 pm

Look forward to it! Rick how long have you had the BassAThon going? It seems like I have been going to this show for almost 10 years.

Meens???

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:55 pm

This is the 23-24th BAT. 1st one had Ricky Clunn, Gary Klein, Ricky Green, Greg Hines and Roland Martin in 1982. Also a few less pounds and gray hairs on me. Lotta Plastic over the counter since then for sure. Rick G.

PS-Sorry spell check is on vacation.

offduty · Post by **offduty** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:07 pm

What time do the doors open at Bassathon, same as regular hours?

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:23 pm

No, my guess is around 7:30-8:00am each day. We will also stay open later untill the crowd slims down. Hope to see you there. Rick G.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:02 pm

Rick - REALLY glad to see that the BAT is on this year... I'll try to make arrangements to come down for the whole event and shoot it as previously! I was surely sorry to have missed last year's BAT, and would have been really sorry if this year's BAT wasn't happening!

LONG LIVE ANGLERS MARINE!!! Thanks for all you do Rick and gang!!!

Roger

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:58 pm

All I can say is 'YEAH BABY!'

Wouldn't be anywhere else Rick!!!

sTony

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:46 am

Is Kyle going to do a seminar on all his secret spots and baits?

kb · Post by kb » Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:22 am

and once again we will be doing Ultimate Bass live from the parking lot with all the crazies. Looking forward to Bass a Thon.

kb

Ron T. · Post by **Ron T.** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:47 am

????? Steve Kennedy ????? Had to ask , Again

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:44 am

Steve is kinda an independent guy from what I hear and does not do any sponser related shows. I can ask the Kinami folks. Will let you know. He kinda stays away from the endorsement stuff by just winning tournament dollars. Rick G.

Schneider Fishing · Post by **Schneider Fishing** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:34 pm

Sounds like a great time,...... again!

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:45 am

Count me in

Alex M. · Post by **Alex M.** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:22 am

Bring Back ZONA!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:59 am

DAN · Post by **DAN** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:09 am

up top Bump

pigskin · Post by **pigskin** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:58 pm

"More food selection"
Can you bring in a mobile "Tommy's" the original!

And can you get 3:16 to show up? Please.....

civicrr · Post by **civicrr** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:12 pm

Rick,
Picked up my boat there. I also made a quick stop when visiting the Mouse with the family. Both days were during the week.

Hoping to make BAT this year. How is the parking during the event?

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:26 pm

Parking's great... plenty of parking on the side street, and in the adjacent parking lots!

Roger

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:03 pm

Very cool Rick... the TT Truck is fueled and ready... we'll be on the road at midnight and see you when you open the doors!!

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:39 pm

Dennis,
Any chance you'll be bringing your "tackle testing" crew of beautiful women along?

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:49 pm

mark poulson wrote:Dennis,
Any chance you'll be bringing your "tackle testing" crew of beautiful women along?

The TT Girls will NOT be in attendance

durobi · Post by **durobi** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:00 pm

What are the dates???????

Jeff Antenucci · Post by **Jeff Antenucci** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:25 pm

durobi wrote:What are the dates???????

November 21-22

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:44 am

Plenty of time for everyone to save up some spending money.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:28 am

TTCal wrote:
mark poulson wrote:Dennis,
Any chance you'll be bringing your "tackle testing" crew of beautiful women along?
The TT Girls will NOT be in attendance

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:22 am

mark poulson wrote:
TTCal wrote:
mark poulson wrote:Dennis,
Any chance you'll be bringing your "tackle testing" crew of beautiful women along?
The TT Girls will NOT be in attendance

I think you should.

pigskin · Post by **pigskin** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:51 am

what vendors, manufacturers have committed so far?

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:42 am

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:18 pm

The vendor invitations just were mailed yesterday. There has been tremendous interest in the larger factory displays as we have a new show layout for 2009. If you are or were a past vendor and are interested in showing Bass related product and do not get a invitation, just call and we will send you one. All space is first come, first served. Rick G.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:01 am

keep her up top.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:32 am

So far, looks good to make the run down South for this - can't wait!

Roger

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:53 am

They have just built a new Kaiser Hospital across the street and it has a giant parking lot. No problem there. Vendor forms coming in daily. Should be fun. Rick G.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:44 am

good job out on Mead Rick/Kyle. Solid finish.

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:15 am

Thanks dude. Have Kyle tell you about his one that got away story. Took him about 2 hours to recover. Rick G.

pigskin · Post by **pigskin** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:02 am

can you keep a running commitment list as to what venders will be there?
thanks!

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:53 am

Sure, I will get it together and post it soon. Rick G.

N.A.R · Post by **N.A.R** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:28 pm

Rick will you have Structure Scan for us HDS owners by Nov?

Will Lowrance be there for Updates?

jrbasspro · Post by **jrbasspro** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:58 am

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:33 am

Yes, Tony we will have the Lowrance Side Imaging modules. Kyle and I already have one on our boat and it is incredible. If you want to pre-book one, let me know and I will make sure we have one for you at the show. Rick G.

N.A.R · Post by **N.A.R** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:33 am

PRE-BOOK!!!!! Thanks Rick......back to Havy!

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:04 am

Bump for the BAT!

Cmarkfish · Post by **Cmarkfish** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:45 am

Sounds like you have a great line-up Rick, we will see you there.
The Chief

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:05 am

Chief,
Which day are going to be there?

Cmarkfish · Post by **Cmarkfish** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:21 pm

Looking at Sunday if work does not get in the way.
chief

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