FLW SERIES Who's in?

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:31 pm

I know it is a bit early but who is planning on fishing on both the PRO/AAA side?

I am in on the pro side for the final two events and depending on my discharge date from the Navy and leave dates I will fly back and forth to make the first two events also depending on the two pro tours I am fishing here in Japan...

Let's support FLW so they stay and bring out the TOUR Events!

Kevin

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:17 pm

i'm with ya Pro side

Josh

justin lucas · Post by **justin lucas** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:02 pm

im in for sure...don't know whether pro or co-angler though. that will depend on how much money i can fundraiser up!! haha..but in all honesty guys we really need to step up to the plate and fish these things! this is what a lot of us have been waiting for here on the west coast and now the chance is finally here...FLW is awesome and they are definetely helping us western guys out!!! I'm all in on the Stren's and the Series!!! see ya there...

justin lucas

Colebass · Post by **Colebass** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:44 pm

Not sure I can do both Stren and the Series. I'm working on a plan at this point, but we'll see.

BigJeff · Post by **BigJeff** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:03 am

All the dates look good except the one in September. I think an October/November time frame for the last two gives everyone a shot to fish the US Open and steers clear of fiscal year end for the federal gov't.

Dewayne · Post by **Dewayne** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:49 am

I may have to cut back on 1-2 Strens, but I will hit what I can.

rmcollins3 · Post by **rmcollins3** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:59 am

I'll be fishing them next season, not sure about the Pro or Am side though. I'll have to fish a different region though - got orders to Atlanta, GA. It's good to see FLW making an effort to keep the west involved though. Good luck to all that are fishing these events.

BassTraveler · Post by **BassTraveler** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:04 am

I'm going to do my part to support...the Org's that support us.
I'm going to pull my panties up.

Iceman · Post by **Iceman** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:43 am

TRYING TO FISH BACK SEAT.
ICEMAN

BOGOSIAN · Post by **BOGOSIAN** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:54 am

With paybacks like that you have to fish these events. I have been waiting twenty years for this and hope the rest of the guy's are as happy as I am.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:20 am

what if i dont wear panties? what shall i do?

BassTraveler wrote:I'm going to do my part to support...the Org's that support us.
I'm going to pull my panties up.

johnbillhemer JR · Post by **johnbillhemer JR** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:47 am

im in for sure, 100k is a lot of money and the payback is insane.
this is going to be an exciting year for the west coast

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:51 am

Exciting will not describe it. It is creating a big buzz way over here in Japan. there are quite a few anglers here who are talking about making the trek back and forth and I am one of them for the first two events. Imagine the cost these guys go through to fly back and forth and have a boat and truck in the states just to fish the Series then come back to life in Japan the next day.

Kevin

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:14 pm

I'm definately in for all 4 events this year. I was kicking myself for not signing up for Lake Havasu where I was forced to hear the play by play's of Jr's win via the coconut network while at work.

Fast 492 · Post by **Fast 492** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:38 pm

I will probably fish the Stren again next year because of the costs' involved (unless I win the Championship on Wheeler) but I will be there to support the Series Guys at least at the Delta/Clearlake events. I think that FLW, Walmart and BP Gas have done an incredible thing here by supporting the fisherman and I will do what I can to help.
The Series paybacks are unbelievable (not including the possible bonuses) at over 137% ($823,000) on the Pro side and over 103% ($144,500) on the Am side. With the Pros' paying only $600,000 and the Ams' $140,000 this is truley going to be a banner year for us Left coast fisherman. I sincerely hope that they draw enough participants to keep the circuits here for a long time to come.

I just want to say thanks again to all of the Pros' and Ams' that help make the West one of the best places to fish.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:56 pm

N*M*

But don't forget about the National Guard and there support.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:02 pm

Now we just need to get the Navy to run a fishing team!

Mick Karshner · Post by **Mick Karshner** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:21 pm

I'm in as a boater for both the FLW Series and the STREN Series! We have been waiting for this for years. This is awesome!

-Mick Karshner-

scott h · Post by **scott h** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:18 pm

YEP! Im in. Isnt this what we have been waitin for? Man Im excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BassTraveler · Post by **BassTraveler** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:30 pm

jock strap?

buck · Post by **buck** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:38 pm

kevin ill be in all four

JimmyReese · Post by **JimmyReese** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:51 pm

I may have to ask sieg or dewayne to sponsor me!

Now this...." is a dream come true!".... We have waited a very long time for this, thankyou FLW for listening and believing in us!

Jimmy Reese

Everybody I've talk to is "all in" as well ! I cant wait to see what Gary Dobyns looks like on T.V. And that guy up in Oregon,....over by broke-back mountain.....STRADER !....yea him too!

buck · Post by **buck** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:54 pm

Dam jimmy i quite for 5 yrs and you win every torney their is i got lot catching up to do

buck · Post by **buck** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:03 pm

opps sorry Gary guess you won a couple too lol

rickyshabazz · Post by **rickyshabazz** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:35 pm

Now I just have to figure out how to actually make it look like I am working while I'm fishing?

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:48 pm

A 200 boat field paying 75 places is huge. We normally fish for a 1 in 5 payback. Now we fish for big bucks and get paid to 75th. That's a 1 in 2.6 pay out. FLW keeps stepping up to the plate for the fishermen. FLW OPENS are paying to 100th place this year. I would not be surprised to see them paying to 100th place next season in the Series. This is our chance at the big time. If it is at all possible, fish the tournaments. If you can't swing it, show up at the events to show support for the anglers as well as FLW and their sponsors. Participation is the key to sponsors and the Series. I look forward to seeing everyone at the events.

fishfan · Post by **fishfan** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:38 pm

I will be fishing the Am side of the Stren and will be at the CL and Delta FLW events for support! First Time fishing at this level, but I am so excited I just can't express how I feel.

Thanks Jeff H.

ttb31183 · Post by **ttb31183** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:13 pm

I will be there for at least two as an Co-Angler. The Columbia and Clear Lake...maybe all of them, we'll see. I would love to fish for 20k from the back of the boat, that's amazing.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:03 pm

This should be fun with all the old timers coming out of retirement to fish! Just like the ole days well 5 years ago!

Claudio Silva · Post by **Claudio Silva** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:20 am

I plan on fishing both the Stren and the Series from the back. Look forward to seeing and fishing with all the guys I've met fishing Stren and Anglers Choice.

brian stafford · Post by **brian stafford** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:49 am

I'm in as an AM for both circuits. Not ready for the front of the boat yet, maybe when I can do more pre-fishing. This is going to be cool! The West will support you, just be patient as you have been for the last few years with Everstart/Stren. FLW seems to understand what it takes to build a strong business. It doesn't happen overnight and if you treat your customers with respect they will keep coming back and bring their friends with them. Thanks FLW for stepping up to the plate! The western anglers will support you.
Brian

Jim Conlow Sr. · Post by **Jim Conlow Sr.** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:17 pm

When you hangout with turkeys.
But it is even harder to catch bass when you are when you waste an hour trying to catch a crappy old crappy. I suspect that the Japanese can teach you the difference between bass and crappy. I certainly was not able to.

Jim

jamie cyphers · Post by **jamie cyphers** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:18 pm

This is truelly a dream come true for western anglers...... While I wish they would bring one down here to Powell, I guess us Utah guys will have to wait but the series is going to be sick...... Alot of guys in the intermountain area talking about it, and if any of them are worth their salt you should see alot of us supporting it.....

Magnet · Post by **Magnet** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:21 pm

Justin....

Whats up man? Wish you the best in the Series on the west coast! Great line up over there!

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:42 pm

Jim, I guess I will never let that one down and everytime I see a dam crappie I think of that day.

We both couldn't tell what the hell it was. It was pretty deep if I remember. Remember those big ones down way deep we couldnt get to bite?

It sure was a big crappy ole crappie though! I remember the look on your face. What the hell is this guy fishing for? HA.....

I use that slogan with eagles and turkeys at work!

The Japanese don't do much sight fishing so I have taught many the aspect of seeing them deep in dirty and clear water.

How you been old man?

Kevin

Jim Conlow Sr. wrote:When you hangout with turkeys.
But it is even harder to catch bass when you are when you waste an hour trying to catch a crappy old crappy. I suspect that the Japanese can teach you the difference between bass and crappy. I certainly was not able to.

Jim

EP · Post by EP » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:39 pm

This is no doubt a dream come true for me. I will do everything in my power to raise the funds to fish the FLW series. Thanks FLW for the chance.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:38 pm

Rasing funds is a must! I am now importing things like motorguides to Japan to sell to the fisherman here so I can make an extra buck. Too bad all my friends and fellow Evergreen staff are the first to order so I can't make a buck from them...GRRRRRR.......

The fund raising begins?

Any donations for a service member wishing to fish the FLW while still active and living in Japan??? HAR HAR

Kevin Evans - Kap · Post by **Kevin Evans - Kap** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:06 am

I think Gary D hit it on the head...

I will work my *** off to try and fish the FLW this season, But If not, I will be there to support you all... As long as the Mistys are there..

Kap

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