There has been a lot of talk on the forums regarding What? When? Where? and Why? So I thought I would take a moment and try and lay it out as far as how I see it!
I have now been running Won Bass for the past 3 season. The 2010 season was something that I was brought into when Harvey was still running things. The past 3 years have taught me a lot about the West and our anglers. I have met and made many new friends and memories during that time. I love what I do, and thank god everyday that he allows me to make a living in this great sport of fishing.
We all know to well that the economy is very tuff, and effects almost every aspect of our daily lives these days. I hear the same stories from all over the place, and I applaud those that have been able to make ends meet and still find the time and resources to compete in fishing tournaments. Fact is that the economy and travel expenses have all but put a strangle hold on any type of true traveling circuit. I have seen it myself, and have come to understand that to ask guys to travel and support a full season is near impossible. There are a million reasons why and I have heard them all. Every reason has it's merit, but the fact is that the expenses, and the fact that guys won't leave their home waters is what truly effects the true traveling circuit format.
Many days and hours were spent working on our "NEW" schedule for 2013. There were many events to avoid, and holidays that interfered, but with time and planning a schedule that we feel is the "Best" has been developed and offered. It is up to you the anglers to rally together and support and PROVE to the industry that the West is not a waste of the sponsors time and money. We have been going about things the same way for to long, and the sponsors have made it quit clear what type of events they want to be involved with. Those type of events are plan and simple the "BIG" open style events. After the hugely successful 2012 30th anniversary U.S. Open, we were approached by all of our sponsors for Won Bass, and they expressed that they wanted to be more involved with bigger and better events, that draw more anglers and spectators to the sport. The same old thing was just not going to get their support and backing. Hence the new schedule we have produced for 2013.
It has been mentioned many times recently that we ( the anglers ) need to support what is available and do what we can to support the organizations that we do have and prove to the world that we are a power to be reckoned with. Now is that time to rally together and help show the rest of the Nation, that the West is something to pay attention to. That we as anglers are here to stay and we plan on proving them all wrong. Without unity this can never work, and the big sponsorship deals will never make their way to some of the best fisherman in the entire Nation.
Won Bass is offering 4 Pro/Am style events, with 2 in the North and 2 in the South. These events are stand alone events with no year end championship. They offer great paybacks with built in options payouts, as well as a "Free" entry into the big game at this years U.S. Open for both the winning Pro and AAA at each of the 4 Pro/Am events. The prices have been modified to include options for one simple price. It may not be for everyone, but the structure is sound, and will make for some great events. We are even offering and "Early Bird" special for those that register their deposit 3 weeks prior to the event date, by awarding one lucky Pro and AAA a "FREE" entry into each individual Pro/Am event.
In addition to our 4 Pro/Am events, Won Bass is also offering what many Northern anglers have been asking for, which is a Clear Lake Open style event. Well now you got it! I have attached the entry form for the Northern Cal Open at Clear Lake for those that are interested in fishing for some major money and sponsors prizes. Won Bass has secured all prizes and promotions for the Clear Lake Open, and are 95% of the way done with our Southern Cal Open at DVL sponsorships. As soon as we hear back from our sponsors regarding the DVL Open, we will post that entry form and payout structure for the DVL Open as well.
Regardless, the Clear Lake Open will be a $100,000 - 100+% payout event for the Pro's with $15,000 and a brand new Nitro Z7/Mercury prize package boat for first place. Check out the Northern Cal Clear Lake Open entry form and get signed up!
Through "Unity" it can be done!
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