Anyone else going to the BBWC

[long island basser]

I’ll be there this weekend representing NY. Just curious if any other active members have made the tournament.

John.

 

[Glenn]

Congratulations John!  That's a heck of a win! Proud that a BR member took the crown again.

[andywbass]

Dear Glenn and John (Long Island Basser),

   I am sorry...for some reason I thought John had won the BBWC finals.  I knew it was a guy from a large state, but it was the person from California, Jason Ervin.

   Again, my apologies.

   Andy Williamson

[long island basser]

Yes Jason won. 

I did place 2nd. They had a nasty cold front blow in making for very tough fishing.

But it was a cool experience.

 

[IndianaFinesse]

16 hours ago, long island basser said:

Yes Jason won. 

I did place 2nd. They had a nasty cold front blow in making for very tough fishing.

But it was a cool experience.

 

Hey, 2nd place still payed pretty good I bet.  Out of curiosity, how stiff would you say the competition is?  Indiana's weight is usually below the weight of my biggest bass of the year, but I haven't signed up yet cause the amount travelling would cost.

[GrumpyOlPhartte]

Just a general comment.  First, congratulations to all the state winners! I have joined the BBWC for the past two years. Last year my biggest bass was only two pounds twelve ounces. This year I managed to nail a four pound two ounce bass. So next year ... mebbe it will get even better!  And I’m what I would call myself more of an occasional fisherman. Only able to get out once or twice a week. My point is that just by signing up for the BBWC, I found myself becoming a better fisherman. I found I was focusing more on my fishing; taking it more seriously. I definitely was more selective in purchasing tackle, thus fending off the Bait Monkey to a degree (three new rods and one new reel to upgrade my existing lower-end gear). My casting accuracy improved as I started to focus on lure presentation. Funny thing is that I caught fewer bass (and trees and bushes) but, in general, they were bigger. Heck, I even found myself viewing fewer articles and videos, but taking more notes and absorbing more information.

 

I heartily recommend folks enter the BBWC competition just for that added motivation to improve at the sport. I could have spent $25.00 on a lure or two that may or may not have worked, or spent the same amount and improved my overall abilities. For me it was a no-brainer. 

 

One final thought. Buy a couple extra measuring tapes - even laminated ones can get ruined. I keep one in my pack for bank fishing and one in my kayak so I never forget to carry one. I have caught larger bass than the Massachusetts entry ... and, hey! Ya never know!

[CroakHunter]

Wow, congratulations! wish I would have known about this. I could've had the indiana title by almost 2 pounds. There's always next year though.

[Glenn]

2 hours ago, CroakHunter said:

wish I would have known about this

There was an announcement sticky posted at the top of the forums for nearly all year.

[long island basser]

20 hours ago, IndianaFinesse said:

Hey, 2nd place still payed pretty good I bet.  Out of curiosity, how stiff would you say the competition is?  Indiana's weight is usually below the weight of my biggest bass of the year, but I haven't signed up yet cause the amount travelling would cost.

You have your tournament guys down to the once a month bank angler in this tournament.

This year there were 46 anglers participating with only 17 weighing in fish.

For my 2nd place finish I won an 8ft Bass Hunter boat and trolling motor.

 

There will be a write up in Bassin Magazine due out later this month.

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