2017 BassResource Road Trip for the Jack Yate's Classic

[BassnChris]

2017 BassResource Road Trip 

Jack Yate's Classic on Toledo Bend Reservoir

3/15/17 - 3/20/17

As with all previous Road Trips, everyone is invited, novice or pro.  You do not need a boat to attend.  There are always seats available.  Further, women are encouraged to attend with their significant other, or you are welcome to attend alone.  Ladies are always treated as ladies on these trips.

The only difference between these and previous Road Trips is that they are now "unofficial."  Glenn and Keri may or may not attend.  There will be no sponsor giveaways, nor Pro speakers.  Regardless, it will be the annual opportunity for many of us regular attendees to renew old friendships and, most importantly to establish new ones.

 

I would appreciate your comments before I finalize any plans.

 

Toledo Bend - The Jack Yates Classic - Arrive Wednesday March 15th depart Monday March 20th

 

You are responsible for your room reservation

We will be staying at Fin & Feather Toledo Bend

. Call 409-579-2056 to make reservations. You MUST mention you are with the Bass Resource group in order to get the group discount. You do not have to book it for the entire week, you can go longer or shorter. Just understand we cannot guarantee availability if you want to stay outside the event dates.

 

 

http://www.finnfeatherresort.com/

You must make your reservation by January 31, 2017. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after January 31st. Note that Use credit card to hold room – no charge til check in or default

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If you need any help with your room reservation, send a PM to BassnChris with a phone number where you can be reached.

The Rooms are $532 including taxes for 5 night stay and comfortably sleep 2 persons.(2 Double Beds) 

 

Common Questions

 

Who is invited?
Everyone!

How does fishing work during the trip? Are we all on our own, do members pair up? Share patterns? The lake is pretty big. Do we all launch at the same time in the morning as a group or everyone do their own thing?
To begin with, this is not a tournament. It's just a bunch of folks who enjoy the fishing and camaraderie. Everyone does their own thing when fishing. They launch when they want and where they want. As for pairings, every evening we do our best to pair everyone up for the next day. NO ONE is left standing on the bank.

How does lodging work, do we tell you if we require a room? Do we get paired up for rooms with other members?
It is the responsibility of each individual to arrange their own accommodations. We have blocked 6 Rooms for BR members, but reservations must be made by you. The block will be removed January 31st, so unreserved cabins may not be available after that date.  Stay active on the Road Trip forum and post from time to time that you are looking for a roommate. It always works out.

Do i need to bring a boat?   

NO, you do not need a boat.  Everyone is welcome, and everyone fishes!  We hold random drawings (see schedule above) to pair boaters/non-boaters up.

[Fish the Mitt]

Perhaps this a dumb question, but are these the only two for 2017? I only ask because they're both located awfully south.

[BassnChris]

Not a dumb question.

As far as I know......the annual road trip has always been down south.

2 years ago the annual road trip was Toledo Bend......it was such a great time we decided to make it an annual trip in addition to the 'regular' trip.

 

[dwatts2010]

I'll be attending again Chris. 

[BassnChris]

3 hours ago, dwatts2010 said:

I'll be attending again Chris. 

Looking forward to seeing you again Dale!

And you win a cold drink for being the first to declare!

[bighed]

Of course I'm in.  Club tourney may interfere but won't know about that until till schedule comes out in Dec.  Looking forward to seeing the crew again!  

[BassnChris]

Hey Bert!

Just tell them to work out their schedule around yours

[Catt]

Making no promises

[roadwarrior]

On 9/8/2016 at 7:08 AM, Catt said:

Making no promises

Well, If you have room one day, I would like to reserve a seat in your boat.

Also, can you recommend a couple of guides I can call to schedule for the trip?

-Kent

[Catt]

17 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Well, If you have room one day, I would like to reserve a set in your boat.

Also, can you recommend a couple of guides I can call to schedule for the trip?

-Kent

Why certainly!

@Bass_Fanatic 

@shaneus

@june-bug

@Bryanhester

[Felix77]

Need to try to work out some logistics but I would love to come out there again.   Regretted missing last year!

[Bass_Fanatic]

I'll have to wait for my tournament schedule to come out, but I'll for sure be there for a day or two!

[BassnChris]

7 hours ago, Felix77 said:

Need to try to work out some logistics but I would love to come out there again.   Regretted missing last year!

Hope you can make it Felix......missed you last year.

They started serving egg whites.....but still no decaf.

3 hours ago, Bass_Fanatic said:

I'll have to wait for my tournament schedule to come out, but I'll for sure be there for a day or two!

Looking forward to seeing you Josh.

[j bab]

I'm in +1, we'll have a place to stay though

[jcdogfish]

I should be there also.  Any weekend works for me.

[FordsnFishin]

Good drive for us,  but a good chance the ol lady and I might be there. 

We were just there but we got the hint that March is the time to back. 

[BassnChris]

On September 11, 2016 at 8:49 PM, jcdogfish said:

I should be there also.  Any weekend works for me.

Great Jerry!

Hope I get to fish with ya at least one day.

[BassnChris]

Updated the starting post with cost and lodging info.

[Felix77]

Count me in!  Anyone interested in a roommate?  

[BassnChris]

Yay Felix!

Glad to hear you'll be joining us

[bighed]

That's great Felix!

[jcdogfish]

It will be good to visit with friends again.  It will be a different lake without the grass. Very little to be found anywhere.

[BassnChris]

36 minutes ago, jcdogfish said:

It will be good to visit with friends again.  It will be a different lake without the grass. Very little to be found anywhere.

No grass?

Hopefully I'll still be able to get my egg whites......don't ya think Jerry?

Really looking forward to seeing y'all again.

[j bab]

As of right now, my plan is to attend during the day with my dad and stay at our place a bit south of fin & feather.

However, I think I talked at least 2 (probably 4) of my friends into attending as well. They would all share one room at fin & feather. None have a boat. So I guess ideally they'd pair up and tag along with someone if there are people who don't mind fishing 3 from their boat. Idk how yall would work that out.

[Turkey sandwich]

This trip looks awesome and I may be able to make it... But it's one heck of a drive from PA.  Does anyone ever fly for these?  Anyone have experience flying 1 piece rods?