Update on 2011 Anglers Marine Bass-a-thon

[Rick G]

Just wanted to let everyone out in bassland know that we have finalized our 2011 Bass-a-thon main speaker lineup. This year is the 25th Bass-a-thon and we have what we feel is an allstar lineup. This years speakers include, Bill Dance, Skeet Reese, Mark Rose and "Big Show" Terry Scroggins. As you all know we strive to bring the best talent bassfishing has to offer and this year is no exception. We will also have the latest in bass tackle, rods, reels, accessories, boat and motor specials, great food and all the things that have made this the West's #1 bassfishing supershow and sale. The date this year in November 19-20th, 2011. Hope to see you all there. Rick Grover

[Ron T.]

Still no Steve Kenedy ?

[Rick G]

Dont know what to tell you Ron. He has very few sponsers and runs an old boat and just is not interested in this sort of thing. We do have a great lineup though. Rick

[elfish16]

despite being a popular BASS guy some want to have the rest of their lives behind the scenes! No harm in that!

Solid lineup...Bill dance is awesome...nice guy!

[Kevin]

Best lineup you've ever got Rick. Great job!

[Caudawg]

Wow, nice line up!! Save us a spot, Rick!

[Ralph]

Thank You Rick and your family too for putting these together. At times when all you hear is negativity in the news and world,it's nice to have something good to look forward to.You are giving guys like me, who love to fish, the opportunity to meet the top pros in the sport. My wife and kids enjoyed it too when we got to meet the great KVD, Matt Newman, and Mike McClelland. Also, Ish Monroe, Bill Siemantel, and Mike Folkestad. Awesome, Awesome work!

[Mike H]

Looks like a great line up Rick.

Will Lowrance be putting on another seminar this year? I missed last years because of my knee replacement surgery but I'll be making it to this one.

Thanks

[mark poulson]

Sounds great, can't wait!!!

[Ron T.]

I know Rick. Just a jab. I ask you the same question every year knowing Im gonna get the same answere just for sh!ts a giggles. Regardless I allways have a good time at the BAT. Oh , nice line up by the way. Looking forward to it.

[Rick G]

Just found out today that Lucky Strike Mfg is sending Rick Clunn out to work their booth and to promote his RC series cranks. WOW, one of the greatest of all time to talk crankbaits or Lake Mead or tournament strategies to is way cool, IMHO. 25th Bass-a-thon is going to be one of our best ever. I will keep everyone posted on any more updates. Rick G.

[Kevin]

That's ridiculous Rick! Good work!

[Ralph]

Rick, Is the day by day schedule set for the BAT yet? I convinced the wifey and kids to make a weekend out of it. We will spend a day at Disneyland (Sat.) and Sunday will be BAT for me and shopping there . The wifey just wants a good dinner.

[kb]

If you have never been to a Bass A Thon make plans to.... It is a great event with so many big name anglers just hanging around talking about fishing and passing on tips........

kb

[TEAMDEADMONEY]

Are you gonna have any Lowrance seminars this year???

Pete

[Rick G]

Yes, there will be Lowrance training classes each day and some great specials on all the Lowrance product. Look for the sign up sheets at the counter this weekend. I will also get the seminar/workshop schedule up this week. Rick

[Mike H]

Rick,

When will you finialize the schedule? I'm only going to be able to make 1 day.

[Rick G]

Just confirmed today that Legend Rick Clunn will be joining the show! We were waiting for his confirmation and now we can get the final schedule done. Stay tuned. Rick G.

[Madbasser]

That's fantastic, awesome job Rick!!!!

[hasetak]

Just wondering what this is? Is it a "sale" with guys representing variouse manufactures or is this more of a trade show type of thing with seminars and things like that?

I am going to be stuck in Orange County in a Hotel room that weekend & thinking I might want to check it out.

[mark poulson]

Here's a link to their poster:

http://anglersmarine.com/CLSR/Eventspage.html

It is definately a must see deal.

[jsoregon]

To me, its kind of like a West Coast mini-ICast show. Has a ton of new innovative stuff, bunch of cool small manufacturers show up, great speakers, etc.

I've always gone and never regretted it.

[Kevin]

Hasetak, being that you are stuck in OC that weekend, you HAVE to check it out. It's way better than ICAST because you can actually buy the cool, new stuff.

[Keith R]

Looking forward to it. Nice work Rick and staff.

[hasetak]

Thanks for the info guys I think I am going to have to check this out. Depending on what else I have going maye both days.

[mark poulson]

Thanks for the info guys I think I am going to have to check this out. Depending on what else I have going maye both days.

You won't be sorry.

[Ralph]

Rick,
Any updates on the scheduling? What days/times will Skeet, Clunn, Etc. be speaking? Thanks!

[Rick G]

Yes, Ralph we have the seminar schedule and I will try and get it online here this week. Have been busy moving our Santee store to its new location in Lakeside, and hoping to be up and running down there by the end of the week. Look for the 25th Anniv. Bass-s-thon insert coming out soon in the Western Outdoor News. Rick G.

[Darth Baiter]

What week will the insert be out in WON, Rick? Last year I know it came out the week of. Looking forward to at least going one day. Will there be any Saltwater Bass vendors there?

[Darth Baiter]

Picked up the new WON with the Bassathon insert. Not much info on who is going to be there, which will make it more challenging as to what to get...more agony and fun! can't wait!

[tunaman]

Thanks for the info guys I think I am going to have to check this out. Depending on what else I have going maye both days.

If you're anywhere in the area, you owe it to yourself to check it out both days if possible. No two days are the same.

Here are links to slideshows of photos from a couple of the previous events I've shot:

2009
2007
2006

Absolute can't miss if possible as it is the best show in town. Unbelievable access to some of the greatest anglers in the world, who are more than willing to shake hands and discuss whatever topics are on your mind.

Along with the scheduled speakers, there are a great many who are either working the booths or just show up and are also easy to engage.

Can't make it down this year myself, unfortunately.

Roger

[agovela]

Looking forward to attending this event. Thanks for setting this up!
Found the schedule..


thanks!

Antonio

[Ralph]

Rick,
What day will Skeet be there?

[Darth Baiter]

Look at the Schedule, he will be there both days. My buddy has been bugging me about that question too.