Who's Coming To The Classic?

[Long Mike]

This year the Classic is being held in my back yard, so to speak, and I wish could invite all attending BR members into my back yard for a Bar-B-Que.  Unfortunately, my wife is a CPA, and its tax season.  It's twelve hour days for her, seven days a week.  So, because my abode is out of the question, let me know how many of you will be in and around Tulsa and I'll make arrangements for us to all have a few brews and dinner together.

[11justin22]

I will but not sure what day as I have a music gig that weekend.

[Bluebasser86]

Myself, kanasbassfisher08 (Chris), basshunter0731 (Jon) and his 2 boys will all be there. We plan on driving straight to Tulsa on Day 1 for the weigh in and expo. We're going to spend Day 2 on the water and then drive back to Tulsa for the expo and final weigh in on Sunday before driving home. We're staying in a cabin on the lake and not sure what the other guys are wanting to do but if we have the time I'm always for meeting more folks off the site.

[SDoolittle]

I'll be there 20-24 Feb. I'm staying with my brother in Claremore for the first two days, and I have a room at the Hard Rock 22-24 Feb.

[gripnrip]

I live here so of course Im in!

[BassnChris]

Hey Mike, I'm in.......just let me know what plan develops!

[Glenn]

In!

[Quillback]

I plan to attend the Expo on one of the days, just not sure which one yet.  But if it works with my schedule, I'd be happy to join you guys.

[PondBoss]

Will be there working the Pinnacle booth at the expo.  I'm in!

[gripnrip]

Have you thought anymore about the brew and dinner Long Mike?

[Dinky]

Mike,

 

I'll be there per my PM to you--did not see this thread before!Getting old and I guess the eyes are not as good as they used to be.

 

Would like to meet all you other BR members who will be there also!

[Jaiden]

I'll try to make it to the expo or otherwise I'm hitting up the BPS

[Glenn]

Let's hit a BBQ joint nearby the Expo...a GREAT BBQ place.  I've been threatened with my life if I don't bring back some awesome Oklahoma BBQ sauce, so I'm relying on you locals to hook me up!

[gripnrip]

Let's hit a BBQ joint nearby the Expo...a GREAT BBQ place.  I've been threatened with my life if I don't bring back some awesome Oklahoma BBQ sauce, so I'm relying on you locals to hook me up!

I'm down Glenn!  But I don't know a good one close to the Expo! 

[Glenn]

Ok, we can carpool it then.

 

Game on!

[tallydude]

I'm going, and I know Deb and 520DVX are too. Looking forward to seeing them there. It'll be good seeing fellow bass fisherman at the Classic; I feel like I've been exiled to a fishless wonderland ever since we left Florida for Kansas.

[Bobby Uhrig]

HMMMM Can I hop a jet??/ Ive been busy as heck-Maybe i will go

[Dinky]

Back Alley Blues & Blue BQ-116 Elgin (enter from 2nd st.) In the Blue Dome section of downtown Tulsa close to BOk arena and civic center.

 

Never been there but will try get there tomorrow.

[gripnrip]

Back Alley Blues & Blue BQ-116 Elgin (enter from 2nd st.) In the Blue Dome section of downtown Tulsa close to BOk arena and civic center.

 

Never been there but will try get there tomorrow.

I have never been there.  I was thinking Elmer's or Stone Mill BBQ in Broken Arrow. It doesn't matter to me where we go.

[PondBoss]

I just can't wait to go to Burger street, when I lived in Tulsa that was my favorite place to grab a bite to eat,  See you guys at the expo.

[Dinky]

I have never been there.  I was thinking Elmer's or Stone Mill BBQ in Broken Arrow. It doesn't matter to me where we go.

elmers is great too. Never been to Stone Mill.  I note that they now have an Oklahoma Joe's right down the road from the Bass Pro Shop in BA. Convenient!

 

I mentioned the Back Alley Blues place because it is downtown not far from the expo.

 

Goldies is a great place for burgers also.

 

I also heard that Nelsons Buffeteria is now open again down on third street--but only go there if you like chicken fried steak.lol

[Long Mike]

How about we settle on Elmer's at 6:00 Friday night?  It's a hole-in-the-wall joint, but the BBQ is some of the best in Tulsa and the prices are reasonable.  The address is 4131 S. Peoria Ave.  It's not within walking distance of the exhibition center.

[bighed]

I'm staying out at the lake but will try to attend with my son Chad. 

[Dinky]

Arrived in Tulsa-finally!

 

Went to the sevice yard behind the BOK Center where weigh ins are to be held. Took some photos and posted on my Gallery.

 

Most of the pros have arrived. Some were hanging around and I got to speak to Ish Monroe who I fished with last year at the Southern Open I on Harris Chain in Florida; Boyd Ducket-I Marshaled for him at Pickwick a few years ago(he won the Elite Tournament at Oneida this season); and of course the 'King' KVD himself - Marshaled for him at Pickwick also.

 

The tone appears to be a bit more focused and serious than I recall from regular season tournaments. 

 

Going out with one of them tomorrow for last practice day--it is going to be cold and wet so not sure if I can get too many photos--will post whatever I can get.

[Dinky]

How about we settle on Elmer's at 6:00 Friday night?  It's a hole-in-the-wall joint, but the BBQ is some of the best in Tulsa and the prices are reasonable.  The address is 4131 S. Peoria Ave.  It's not within walking distance of the exhibition center.

 

I will try to get there, LM. Won't get off the lake til around 3pm and then have to get back to weigh in downtown--truck will be there at service yard area. Save me a rib or two!