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We're just about a month away and we only have 25 boaters registered for this year's event. I know the Boater Reg Link was acting up a few weeks ago but it has since been fixed. We've hit the 60 teen mark and are now placing all the remaining teens on Stand By. Please check yer calenders folks and if yer free on Sunday July 18th, please take a few moments and register at the following link so we can git a solid count of where we're at with boaters!

http://www.westernbass.com/dotcom/proteen/regform/

Sorry Cooch, been busy latley. Just signed up. Me and the RBBASSFISHING.net team will be there! My wife Amy is already looking forward to helping with the raffle agin this year!
60 kids already, thats great! Lets go guys help Cooch out with the boat count.
If you are on the fence about fishing this event, I promise you will have fun and feel good at the end of the day! All the kids I have fished with have been very greatful for spending a day on the water!



Dan Wells

I just signed up for the first time as a boater ... what time is check-in?? what are the details? Are the boaters allowed to fish, help the teens, etc??

Chris - the event rules are listed on the ProTeen page - but yes, you are allowed to fish and the object is to help the teens and hopefully get them on some fish!

Cooch I know 4 RB Bass Staff will be there!
Ron Howe
Dan Wells
Jon Bradford
Randy Walker

Marty wrote:What is the count? Started with 25 and three sign up making 28 (that I know of) – how many more are going to sign up! The way some of us have been fishing we could use some help from the Teen – LOL.

I had a pretty decent day out there today not fishing this year though. paying it forward and volunteering the event instead!

I'm in

count me in

Im in. Will reg now.

Tremont will also be signing up.

IN

im in i look forward to this event every year

Thanks Guys, current count as of this morning is 35, so we still have a ways to go to assure we get all 63 entrants out that I have received to date.

Chris I will send out a confirmation and detailed e-mail to you guys with in the next two weeks.

Tremont may be out now. Lower unit went today.

Im in,

hey Cooch, I signed up awhile back, did you get my app.?

I would love to, but again this year its on top of ICAST. Sucks

Cooch wrote:Thanks Guys, current count as of this morning is 35, so we still have a ways to go to assure we get all 63 entrants out that I have received to date.

Chris I will send out a confirmation and detailed e-mail to you guys with in the next two weeks.

Cooch,

Thanks ... looking forward to this ... this will be my first experience. I need you to show me the ropes ... and some fishing spots! HAR!!!

Cooch, got clearance from the Doc. I'm in again too!

Dan

Im' in Cooch. I'll register on the site today. Looking forward to it.

bmp, update?

Have a question. I know a young man that is 16 yo He is a very good kid and has a lot of respect for his elders. He has never fished before as for as I know but might be interested in something like this to learn.
I will try to take him out myself before this event but would he be out of his league in this format?
He has no real gear which I would help set him up with some but how would some feel about having such a greenhorn fishing in this event?
Looking for advice before I talk with him about it.
thanks

RoarRoar -

Personally, I would take him out without any reservations at all! The purpose of the Pro/Teen is to introduce the next generation to the sport of fishing.
What better way to do that than to start with a tournament where each of the "Pro" boaters volunteer to be there
and there are free goodies and great BBQ to finish off? If there are enough Pro's signed up, sign him up!

heck no sign him up..........
:D :D
the boaters that volunteer to fish this event are really great at trying to get these kids on fish, no matter what level they are.
best thing to do is work with your kid on casting, flipping, pitching prior to the event, so he doesnt feel that helpless. if you can take him out a time or two so he can see whats going on.
at his age he should pick it up quick and have a good time

I 100% agree with semi and blkdog...get him out there for the event if at all possible. This event is targeted to really make sure the kids have a good time. If possible, he can even practic some casting in his yard with a rubber sinker. That may give him a little confidence when it comes to casting...the pro's will take care of the rest and do their best to make sure he enjoys himself on the water. If he does not have any rods or reels at all and decides that he wants to fish it, send me a PM prior to the event and let me know...I would be more then happy to loan him a few rods for the day...no problem at all.

Hopefully he decides to fish and if not this year...maybe next year.

Good Luck,
Randy

A Cooch I don't have a boat. but can I volunteer to help out on the dock or somthing

roaroar wrote:Have a question. I know a young man that is 16 yo He is a very good kid and has a lot of respect for his elders. He has never fished before as for as I know but might be interested in something like this to learn.
I will try to take him out myself before this event but would he be out of his league in this format?
He has no real gear which I would help set him up with some but how would some feel about having such a greenhorn fishing in this event?
Looking for advice before I talk with him about it.
thanks

See if Cooch has any openings. I have fished with teens that are from all sides of the spectrum, and on some years you would have thought I never used a bait caster. Give the kid a senko and a frog, we will show him the rest

Now where all da boaters at? Come on you guys practicing for Snag Proof this is a great opportunity to pre-fish

Andy and I talked about this tonight... NEED MORE BOATERS!!!

C'mon guys, please get involved! We have a lot of teens that are in need of boaters and we don't want to leave any on the dock! Times are tight I know, and it has been a pretty challenging season so far, but the fish are starting to play and it won't set you back too much to take a teen out and help with this very worthwhile event - the rewards are worth far more than the costs incurred.

PLEASE think about signing up and helping out this year!

Roger

How many boaters are signed up?

Current numbers are 60 teens confirmed, 10 on the waiting list.

At this point, I only have 44 boaters on the registration page, I greatly appreciate and thank those that have used that page to help me keep count of what we need. I know there are some guys who've said they would be there and have yet to sign up. If you have yet to do so or can be available on the 18th, please take the following link so I can keep track of the numbers and git these waiting list teens in the event.

http://www.westernbass.com/dotcom/proteen/regform/

Keep in mind, you do not have to be a touring tournament pro or weekend tournament angler to help us out in this event. We have bass fishermen/women of all levels participating as boaters in this event. If you got a bass boat, love ta fish the River and have the patience ta spend 6 hours on this River introducing a kid to bass fishing, yer a PRO in my eyes AND theirs!!!!!!!!!!

Let's git-R-done folks, see ya there! Thank you to all of you who have helped in the past and a big hearty thanks and welcome to those who are a first time participant in the C.O.Pro-Teen, it's an awesome event because of you guys!

bassmaster89 wrote:How many boaters are signed up?

signed up as a boater a couple weeks ago, but never received any confirmation though. Im assuming Im already on the super secret list Cooch. Already made my reservations with Lisa for the weekend, so Im there!! year number 4 for me. Come on guys!! Its a blast! Jason Ballew

My boat is heading to the shop this week. Bad seals on the hydraulic steering = no control at 30mph or more. I wouldn't take someone's kid unless I'm sure it is safe. This would be my 4th year and it is a blast. I will be there if it looks like the repairs will be done in time. (thanks Frank)

What happens if you dont get 60 boaters? I can't wait to fish this event. This will be my 3rd year.

not enough boats is not an option....like tuna said, this is an awesome event, and it needs all of our support.

Come on guys,

Dan

TTT!

Hey Cooch,

I sighned up about a month or more ago as a boater, I am not sure if that was the link for last year or not so if you could please confirm that for me and I will resign up! Thanks Scott Head.

bassmaster89 wrote:What happens if you dont get 60 boaters? I can't wait to fish this event. This will be my 3rd year.

Youll have to take someone out on your float tube

Come on guys, this is a great event and is worth the price of admission. You just may end up fishing with Dee Thomas's partner

Jason, Scott, I got ya both on the list, 3 & 15 respectively, Thanks. There will be a follow up e-mail to those who have signed up via the Boater Reg form, going out this weekend.

Okay Guys, after clearing out some dupes, the firm count as of this evening is 47. Thanks to each of you and keep the word going and recruiting for us!

ash wrote:

bassmaster89 wrote:What happens if you dont get 60 boaters? I can't wait to fish this event. This will be my 3rd year.

Youll have to take someone out on your float tube

Hey....I aint a boater yet Ive got a couple more years left

Bump!

Andy,

to clear things up please list the names of the Boaters you have signed up so far.

Is it always one teen to one boat or can there be two teens and one boater ?

cooch, after years of being out of town during the pro teen this year i will actually be in town...question..is it possible to store the boat overnight at russo's so i dont have to travel back to manteca after the friday night meeting...thks jack

eagle123777 wrote:cooch, after years of being out of town during the pro teen this year i will actually be in town...question..is it possible to store the boat overnight at russo's so i dont have to travel back to manteca after the friday night meeting...thks jack

Jack,

Russo's rent out slips at a reasonable rate. Give them a call.

So I just received the okay from the wife to go on Sunday if they are still in need of boaters.......then I just checked the page and realized there is a pre-meeting Saturday night. I have a wedding that evening so as far as the pre-meeting goes I am out. If boats are still needed I will be more than happy to make the drive over from Modesto Sunday morning. I will try and shoot an email to the powers at be to let them know. I have heard some great things about this event and would like to make sure my boat is available if needed.

I'd say we're going to need you, so make sure you sign up and give Andy a call so we can accommodate the signup for you... the most important thing is to get the teens paired up with boaters!

Roger