Ben Stacy

If you are trying to slay the beast you don’t leave things to chance. MLF is going for it. They may crash and burn but it seems like they have major media backing (CBS), Outdoor Channel, etc. with ties to big time sponsors. Their format hits on PC things like catch weigh and release so no fishies are harmed which makes it more appealing to a non-traditional fan. IMO MLF is operating with surgical precision and will succeed where others have failed but as you say, time will tell.

Pretty sure you're gonna see KVD and a whole pile of others fish exclusively on MLF's Bass Pro Tour. They are owners and want to see this thing take bass fishing to a new level with no entry fees, big sponsors, huge payouts. It's coming and BASS and FLW are on the ropes. The west coast swing is rumored to be cancelled for 2019 for the Elites. You just shot an 80 person hole in the top 2 tours too - I'm hearing this is gonna be either you're in or you're out. No fishing multiple tours. MLF is gonna swing for the fences and you can't play nice. They want to, have to, crush the competition. They need sponsors to think they are gonna be the only show in town. It's capitalism folks, made in the USA and it's freaking awesome.

Guys NFC did not go bankrupt. After seeing this post I emailed Trey Kistler and he replied immediately (as usual) and just laughed. NFC is as strong as ever and Mr. Loomis will not grow old in a cardboard box.

Thanks for all the advice guys - much appreciated

So summer is on us and I really want to do more night fishing for bass. I've fished some at night for walleye and striper but not really bass at all. What techniques are most popular? What types of areas so ya'll fish? I'd think it would be hard to pitch and flip? I have blacklights and understand florescent line etc. just looking for some experienced folks to share what they like to do. Thanks in advance!