New tournament circuit announced today

[12poundbass]

43 minutes ago, punch said:

With MDJ jumping now all my personal favorite Bass anglers are on MLF... I guess I know what I'm watching next year. 

 

 

Did Feider and Zaldane make a mistake by turning down the invite?

Feider could very well cash multiple checks a year. He's a self proclaimed "smallmouth head" but he's been up there on some large mouth events too. Steve Kennedy is another who could benefit from everyone leaving.

[GReb]

Not having to deal with a livewell, culling, and the constant fear of a fish dying would be enough for me to move to MLF. 

 

But seriously its all about tv. With Bass Pro’s connections and marketing they will will have a lot more opportunities to land long term contracts and sponsorships. Bass Pro’s name brings stability. 

[fishwizzard]

A common complaint about MLF is that it’s a “dink fest”, but has anyone ever done the math to see if the average tourny win generaly comes from catching piles of smaller bass?  I tried to google around for data like this but the curret drama is all thats showing up. 

[curtis9]

14 minutes ago, fishwizzard said:

A common complaint about MLF is that it’s a “dink fest”, but has anyone ever done the math to see if the average tourny win generaly comes from catching piles of smaller bass?  I tried to google around for data like this but the curret drama is all thats showing up. 

 

The elite series has their share of dink fest as well, it's just 5 small fish.  Look at the weights from Sabine and the AOY championship this year.

 

I think the MLF format rewards guys that can find big fish, and many events come down to quantity vs. quality.  I'm curious how the lakes can hold up to 2 days of practice and then 6 tournament days with this format.  In 5 fish tournaments guys will leave and to save the spot for the next day, this may not be an option in this format.    

[J Francho]

2 minutes ago, curtis9 said:

In 5 fish tournaments guys will leave and to save the spot for the next day, this may not be an option in this format.

Good point!  I wondered about this as well.

[TOXIC]

I still fall back on my stance that as soon as they give them a location and practice days, the interesting thing of watching how they break down water is lost.  I hope they keep that aspect in MLF.  Plus there's a big difference between finding fish and finding what used to be called "tournament" fish.  

[A-Jay]

5 minutes ago, curtis9 said:

 

The elite series has their share of dink fest as well, it's just 5 small fish.  Look at the weights from Sabine and the AOY championship this year.

 

I think the MLF format rewards guys that can find big fish, and many events come down to quantity vs. quality.  I'm curious how the lakes can hold up to 2 days of practice and then 6 tournament days with this format.  In 5 fish tournaments guys will leave and to save the spot for the next day, this may not be an option in this format.    

Solid point.

Be interested myself.   The strategy of 'saving fish' in a derby where 'every scorable bass' counts may take on a different shape. 

A-Jay

[fishwizzard]

7 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

I still fall back on my stance that as soon as they give them a location and practice days, the interesting thing of watching how they break down water is lost.  

Agreed.  That part of MLF is the only “useful” part for me, the rest is just entertainment.  

 

The main thing that I want to see in an expanded MFL is a renewd commitment to fish-care.  All their handling rules and penalties set a great example, especially for people

who don’t obsessively read fourms and don’t really get that info anyother way. 

[GReb]

Have they announced an official tournament format? 

[Team9nine]

General format information is out there, but hard to track down with all the chatter. Basically the 8 regular events will feed the 4 Cup events which will determine the Championship participants. More details forthcoming.

 

Specifically on practice, I think the details will make all the difference since they haven't defined what a practice day looks like. It could be traditional two days of practice, but others were pushing for practice to be ride-arounds only, no rods or fishing allowed.

 

A third interesting option could be they give you the names of all the lakes in an area where a tourney will be held, and two days to practice, but nothing else. Under the old format, you don't know the lake you'll fish that day until they tell you in the morning. Even on big lakes they may restrict you to just competing in a smaller section of the lake. I think you could make an entire episode following guys around for two days while they try and decide where to practice and how much time on each body of water. The available options,gambles and decisions would make for great TV IMO.

[TnRiver46]

I just hope the biggest 5 fish limit doesn't go away. I don't care what they call the tour or who is on each tour, I just don't like watching the major league fishing competition because of the format. It Seems more like a tournament you would see on YouTube between the googans than an official championship competition

[12poundbass]

6 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

I just hope the biggest 5 fish limit doesn't go away. I don't care what they call the tour or who is on each tour, I just don't like watching the major league fishing competition because of the format. It Seems more like a tournament you would see on YouTube between the googans than an official championship competition

The 5 fish limit isn't going away there is still the Elite series and FLW.

40 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

I think you could make an entire episode following guys around for two days while they try and decide where to practice and how much time on each body of water. The available options,gambles and decisions would make for great TV IMO.

I agree 100%. I don't watch too many YouTube videos that some of the pros have so to see an episode of several breaking down a lake and getting inside the minds of some of these guys would be priceless in my mind. Great idea!

[punch]

Ike says he's having the MLF, FLW & Bass brass on Ike Live tonight.. wow that's going to be weird. 

[Jeff Staffer]

I wish bass would go live with their college series that would be awesome,

[J.Vincent]

Sounds like some of these anglers are already hinting at the development of a National Angler Ranking System ; ) so does anyone know when IKE Live starts ?

[GReb]

1 hour ago, J.Vincent said:

Sounds like some of these anglers are already hinting at the development of a National Angler Ranking System ; ) so does anyone know when IKE Live starts ?

7 eastern on ikelive.com

[nosdog2]

I got in late, did he make an announcement?

[fishwizzard]

6 minutes ago, nosdog2 said:

I got in late, did he make an announcement?

Turned it on for a second but all I could do was stare transfixed at Ike's mustache.

[nosdog2]

YEah, he hasn't said anything yet.  I imagine he is going to drag it out the entire show to keep the listeners on.  Not hating on the technique, but I am going to bed.  

[Jeff Staffer]

only 1000 watching .  He doesnt have the reach or clout i thought he did.  16 year olds fishing ponds get more views on youtube

 

 

[J.Vincent]

Would have been 1001 if I had left the river earlier; is there a re-broadcast or recording we can check out ? 

[GReb]

9 minutes ago, J.Vincent said:

Would have been 1001 if I had left the river earlier; is there a re-broadcast or recording we can check out ? 

I’m sure it will be a podcast. I plan on listening tomorrow at work

[YoTone]

any one catch  on Ikes cast when Hank  Cherry got upset about not being asked and asking if it was personal because he's not swinging a crappy white rod?

 

LMAO!

 

[punch]

Ike didn't "reveal" which tour he's fishing.. he cut the feed as he pretended to make the announcement. Ultimate troll. I love it. 

[J.Vincent]

So I actually caught the last 60 minutes of the IKE Live broadcast, and man I'm happy I didn't watch the entire 5 hour broadcast : )