Super User Senko lover Posted January 20, 2017 Super User Posted January 20, 2017 Like any fantasy, there's always chance - sometimes the best anglers completely zero. Sometimes the best plan goes down the drain. There's not much you can do about that. My general strategy is to do a lot of research on the lake. Look at current guide reports, look at weather conditions, look at the lake forage, hot baits, etc. I then come up with a list of anglers that I know that do well under those conditions or with certain types of bodies of water and the like. I keep a running spreadsheet of anglers grouped with results under geographic areas, "tough" or "slugfest" tournaments, types of lakes, strengths, weaknesses, history, etc. Then, I research previous Bassmaster and FLW tournaments on that body of water. If any of the anglers I came up with have done well previously there, they end up on my roster. If there's no history on the lake, like this next event on Cherokee, then I focus on local anglers and mix in a couple dark horses. HINT: there's some solid sticks in the E bucket that are a steal because they just joined the elite series. I also will youtube fishing videos on that lake. I specifically want to know in general what types of baits and structure and water depth will dominate the event. Yeah, I'm a nerd 3 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 20, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Senko lover said: Like any fantasy, there's always chance - sometimes the best anglers completely zero. Sometimes the best plan goes down the drain. There's not much you can do about that. My general strategy is to do a lot of research on the lake. Look at current guide reports, look at weather conditions, look at the lake forage, hot baits, etc. I then come up with a list of anglers that I know that do well under those conditions or with certain types of bodies of water and the like. I keep a running spreadsheet of anglers grouped with results under geographic areas, "tough" or "slugfest" tournaments, types of lakes, strengths, weaknesses, history, etc. Then, I research previous Bassmaster and FLW tournaments on that body of water. If any of the anglers I came up with have done well previously there, they end up on my roster. If there's no history on the lake, like this next event on Cherokee, then I focus on local anglers and mix in a couple dark horses. HINT: there's some solid sticks in the E bucket that are a steal because they just joined the elite series. I also will youtube fishing videos on that lake. I specifically want to know in general what types of baits and structure and water depth will dominate the event. Yeah, I'm a nerd I wish I had that kind of time but unfortunately I don't at this point. Just like with fishing in general there is skill and a little bit of luck mixed in. I did take the obvious (IMO) in bucket E. Good luck to you and good luck to everyone. It would be cool if someone in our group could win a gift card or better yet the boat! Quote
Bait Runner Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 Just signed up. I have no idea what I'm doing and that's how I like to live my life. Lets have some fun. 2 Quote
mllrtm79 Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Senko lover said: Yeah, I'm a nerd Given the time, energy, and money that I have invested in fantasy football over the years I can relate. I figure since I haven't done a baseball or nascar league in a couple years I may as well give this a shot. Nothing to lose (except my sanity). I may be one of those guys that'll bet on just about anything. Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 20, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bait Runner said: Just signed up. I have no idea what I'm doing and that's how I like to live my life. Lets have some fun. It's free and fun and there's a chance to win a boat and/or gifts cards! Can't beat it! Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted January 20, 2017 Super User Posted January 20, 2017 I really don't spend that much time on it haha, especially this year. I barely have time for fishing these days. Quote
Bait Runner Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 Just did my picks. Good luck to everyone. 2 Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm clueless for which pros specialize in what, I don't even watch the tournaments, but it sounds fun so I'll give it a shot. The B bucket is a tough one, I don't see very many clear water pre spawn guys in there (that I'm aware of). 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 22, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2017 13 hours ago, IndianaFinesse said: I'm clueless for which pros specialize in what, I don't even watch the tournaments, but it sounds fun so I'll give it a shot. The B bucket is a tough one, I don't see very many clear water pre spawn guys in there (that I'm aware of). I pay attention to the tournaments but my knowledge is very limited. They way I look at it, is as a free form of gambling. Given the amount of people who play the chances are slim but there is that chance and it costs you nothing. Something to pass the time during the blah Michigan winter. Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 Almost to 20.One more.Who else?? You know you want to play 1 Quote
Diggs Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I'm in. Long-time reader so figured why not! Good luck to everyone! 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 24, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 24, 2017 12 hours ago, Diggs said: I'm in. Long-time reader so figured why not! Good luck to everyone! 12 hours ago, Diggs said: I'm in. Long-time reader so figured why not! Good luck to everyone! You too, and welcome to Bass Resource! Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 25, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 25, 2017 That makes 22!! Awesome! Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 27, 2017 Super User Posted January 27, 2017 i'm in now too. i crushed it two years ago and tanked last year.... hopefully i can turn that around! 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 27, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 27, 2017 1 minute ago, buzzed bait said: i'm in now too. i crushed it two years ago and tanked last year.... hopefully i can turn that around! Welcome aboard. I tank every year so you don't have to worry about me taking anything from ya. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 30, 2017 Super User Posted January 30, 2017 I wonder if this thread should be pinned or moved to "tournament talk" so it doesn't get lost? Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 30, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, Jrob78 said: I wonder if this thread should be pinned or moved to "tournament talk" so it doesn't get lost? It would be cool if it would get pinned, to try and get more people interested in fantasy fishing. It's free who wouldn't want to play? I'm no good at it, but that slim chance at a $2500 Bass Pro ($3k I'm a Bass member) is enough for me. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 30, 2017 Super User Posted January 30, 2017 I've given up a LOT of hundreds of hours to fantasy sports over the years with mixed results....my fantasy fishing will have to remain the kind where I can't sleep the night before an outing because I'm imagining all the hot spots and hooksets....and then hit the wall of reality by getting skunked 12 hours later 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted January 31, 2017 Global Moderator Posted January 31, 2017 9 days until the first Elite event. Still plenty of time to sign up! If you're interested in joining the BassResource league just ask or scroll through the thread and we'll help you out. Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone on here won it in the past? Quote
MSWV Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I joined.. I play every year and fail but maybe this will be my year!! Looking forward to discussing each event.. Quote
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