Bass-a-thon schelule and Speaker change

[Rick G]

Just thought I would post the seminar times for the guest speakers at the 2007 Bass-a-thon. Also we have a seminar speaker change with 2007 Bassmaster Classic and Challenge Match fishing Champion Boyd Duckett taking the place of Mike Iaconelli. The seminar times are as follows:
Saturday Nov.17th
7:00am -Doors Open
7:30am-Lowrance gps and sonar training class
9:30am-Jared Lintner
11:00am- Peter Thiliveros
12:00-lunch
1:00pm-Skeet Reese
3:00pm-Ish Monroe
4:30pm-Boyd Duckett
5:30pm-raffle

Sunday Nov. 18th
7:00am-Doors open
7:30am-Lowrance gps and sonar training class
9:30am-Gabe Bolivar
11:00am-Boyd Duckett
12:00-Lunch
1:00pm-Peter Thileveros
3:00pm-Skeet Reese
4:30pm-Ish Monroe
5:30pm-Giant raffle and Stratos boat giveaway Game

Also come in and meet Irwin Jacobs, Genmar-Ranger-Champion-Stratos and FLW President. Hope you all can make it for a fun weekend. Rick G. 714-666-2628

[Oldschool]

Great line up and will make every effort to be there. Who is doing the Lowrance trianing?
Tom

[Rick G]

Lowrance Training is put on by Capt. Jack Findleton, Jeff Boyer and Mike Campbell from Lowrance. Sign-ups for those seminars is by phone/walk-in on Monday Nov. 12th at 9:00am. Only 60 people each day for the Hands on Training. If you want to just sit and watch, feel free any day. There is normally a $100.00 fee for this seminar around the country but like ALL seminars at the Bass-a-thon it is FREE. Rick G.

[tunaman]

That's awesome, Rick, although I was very disappointed that Ike wasn't able to make it. Should be another banner Bass-A-Thon though, and I'm looking forward to being there start to finish.

For those nutcases who don't know me, I'll be walking around with a Canon 1DS camera taking pictures of the event, so please come up and introduce yourselves!

Roger

[Ray L.]

Glad to see the Classic champ. Ike is great but this is a one heck of a replacement. I myself am very interested in what he has to say. I also can't wait to have a little 1 on 1 to talk about some of the power bait stuff.

[Rick G]

According to Mercury, Boyd Duckett puts on one of the best seminars in the country on Tournament preperation. Especially the "Mental" approach. Very sharp guy. Rick G.

[Ray L.]

I hope to sneak away for a few and listen to him.
I have heard nothing but good things about his seminars.

[Lance]

Thats all cool and everything Rick BUT...is my Ranger in yet??

[Rick G]

My best guess is Monday or Tuesday. Get ready. Rick G.

[Kevin]

Boyd Ducket is awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing him!

[Long Nguyen]

For those nutcases who don't know me, I'll be walking around with a Canon 1DS camera taking pictures of the event, so please come up and introduce yourselves!

Roger

I've got camera envy tunaman! That's a nice camera. I've been waiting for Canon to replace the 5D with it's next generation FF body. Either that or get the 40D...

Long

[tunaman]

For those nutcases who don't know me, I'll be walking around with a Canon 1DS camera taking pictures of the event, so please come up and introduce yourselves!

Roger

I've got camera envy tunaman! That's a nice camera. I've been waiting for Canon to replace the 5D with it's next generation FF body. Either that or get the 40D...

Long

Yeah - it's a beauty. I've also got a 10D and 20D, but they don't hold a candle to the 1DS. I think the 40D is a great body - they've done a great job with the pro-sumer models.

Roger

[Otay Michael]

All I've got is a Hassleblad and a Rebel XT, both of which will be with me in N. Italy next week until the end of November.

I'll miss the event, first time in four years... bummer. But at least I won't have to trip over a bunch of guys sleeping it off around the edges of the building.

[Lance]

Rick you have a PM

[Rick G]

Lance, please re-send your pm. Rick G.

[jsoregon]

Can't wait Rick! Looks like it will be a blast.

[mark poulson]

It's the best show, period.

[Lance]

Peter T, another fellow Greek

[captainkirk]

Hey Rick....so is that what Boyd will be talking about? What about the rest of the speakers? Do they have a planned topic they will talk about or just general Q&A?

[jsoregon]

Rick: Any "cover" charges or are all the seminars free?

[tunaman]

No cover charges - Anglers puts it all on for free!

They do make a small killing with all the sales and traffic, but that's fair and reasonable! Last year was my first, and I was there from before the doors opened on Saturday until they closed up on Sunday after the Deal or No Deal boat giveaway. I'll be doing it again this year as well.

Roger

[jsoregon]

Thanks tunaman. Sounds like a sweet show. I'm new to socal (used to live up by the columbia river) so this is my first Bass A Ton.

Sounds awesome!

[Rick G]

From what I hear from the BASS Tour guys Boyd is kinda like the Anthony Robbins of Bass fishing. Very positive and upbeat at all times and most of the pro's go to him for guidence and confidence boost's when they need one. Mental Prep is a huge part of Tournament success and I believe that is one of the topics Boyd will go over. The rest of the speakers topics we usually discuss when they get into town, but they are always different each day. As we get closer to the show, I will keep everyone informed. Rick G.

[Chris N]

Saw Ike a couple years back at the Bass A Thon, he was a great speaker, made me dislike him much less then what I've seen on TV, but I'd rather see Boyd, nice!!

[Rick G]

Dont forget that this upcoming Monday the 12th at 9:00am are the call or walk-in signups for the Lowrance Seminars. Been getting alot of phone action at the store asking questions about this class, so if you want to get in call. 714-666-2628 Rick G.