Super User WRB Posted March 16, 2019 Super User Posted March 16, 2019 I was hoping Aaron would finally win a Classic. You can't win on day 1 but you can lose it. Looks like 5 of the top 7 are western bass pro's. It's going to be hard to beat Ott on his home waters with a big lead. Tom Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 16, 2019 Super User Posted March 16, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 8:56 PM, Smokinal said: I'd love to see that happen! Aaron had a bad day one. If he doesn't turn it around on Saturday it is good-bye, Aaron. Quote
Brian Owens Posted March 16, 2019 Posted March 16, 2019 Can someone clue me in on why so many people are saying this is the last classic? Does it have to do with MLF? Sorry I'm out of the loop. Watching the live stream but can't find any info on what everyone keeps referencing about this being the last classic. Thanks! Quote
J.Vincent Posted March 16, 2019 Posted March 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, Brian Owens said: Can someone clue me in on why so many people are saying this is the last classic? Does it have to do with MLF? Sorry I'm out of the loop. Watching the live stream but can't find any info on what everyone keeps referencing about this being the last classic. Thanks! Half of the Elite field left for the Major League Fishing trail; Some of those veteran anglers who are now with MLF, will likely never have another chance to fish the Elites, especially if things go well with the new MLF trail. So unless they can compete in the Opens and qualify for the classic through that route then it’s probably their final classic. But it’s technically not the last Classic for B.A.S.S. Quote
Brian Owens Posted March 16, 2019 Posted March 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, J.Vincent said: Half of the Elite field left for the Major League Fishing trail; Some of those veteran anglers who are now with MLF, will likely never have another chance to fish the Elites, especially if things go well with the new MLF trail. So unless they can compete in the Opens and qualify for the classic through that route then it’s probably their final classic. But it’s technically not the last Classic for B.A.S.S. Gotcha, I thought that was the case. Thanks for filling me in! 1 Quote
mheichelbech Posted March 16, 2019 Posted March 16, 2019 Where can articles about the classic be found? I was surprised there wasn’t much written on the website. Quote
SWVABass Posted March 16, 2019 Posted March 16, 2019 Ike was fishing like someone possessed this morning was fun to watch. No theatrics just him fishing in the moment was pretty cool to watch. Interesting shake up today will be fun to watch the final day. Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted March 16, 2019 Super User Posted March 16, 2019 I've been watching a lot of the Classic. I'm reminded how much I prefer the BASS scoring system to MLF’s. There are a lot of guys catching a lot of dinks in this tournament. 19 of the top 25 had a limit both days. Today Keith Poche in 37th place culled 12 fish that weighted a little under 13 lbs. Adrian Avena in 9th place culled 15 that weighted 15 lbs. Under MLF rules this would be a total dink fest. The guys at the top are the ones finding the big ones. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. 1 Quote
Tlauz Posted March 17, 2019 Posted March 17, 2019 I enjoy both BASS and MLF format. I really like the MLF events where they don't know where they are going. I enjoy watching them try to break down a lake quickly. I also enjoy when it is tough. It reminds me more of what a lot of regular anglers go through. Most lakes are good at certain times, but can you catch fish when it is tough. I am sure many of the anglers will miss BASS and the classic, but I also feel BASS will definitely miss the anglers. Next years classic will not have the same feel. I think the new guys are great sticks, but I enjoy watching people I have come to know over the years. Who knows what the future holds. I would love to see one big tournament with the top 15 from MLF, BASS and FLW go at it once a year. It would be great for the fans. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 17, 2019 Global Moderator Posted March 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Swbass15 said: Ike was fishing like someone possessed this morning was fun to watch. No theatrics just him fishing in the moment was pretty cool to watch. Interesting shake up today will be fun to watch the final day. I drive by that area at work almost every day of the year. I always wondered if there were fish in there, thanks to Ike I now know! Haha 1 1 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Have really been enjoying the Classic and talking to everyone. And....also enjoy FLW an MLF.....variety is the spice of life some say. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Mr. Iaconelli is getting a few on a crankbait this morning. Interesting how he calls every bite a "Big One" and then need to measure the Big One to ensure it reaches the 14-inch size requirement. Maybe Big One means something else I'm not aware of . . . . I do enjoy watching the man fish when he conducts himself like a Man. A-Jay 1 1 2 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, A-Jay said: 12-inch size requirement Its 14 for this body of water and 18 for brown ones . 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, scaleface said: Its 14 for this body of water and 18 for brown ones . Guess that 2 inches put them into the Big One category. Thank you - fixed it. A-Jay Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 17, 2019 Global Moderator Posted March 17, 2019 It seems like year after year Ike is in contention to win the Classic. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Does anybody know what the crankbait was , that broke , while working a fish, that Rojas was using ? Quote
RB 77 Posted March 17, 2019 Posted March 17, 2019 9 hours ago, A-Jay said: Mr. Iaconelli is getting a few on a crankbait this morning. Interesting how he calls every bite a "Big One" and then need to measure the Big One to ensure it reaches the 14-inch size requirement. Maybe Big One means something else I'm not aware of . . . . I do enjoy watching the man fish when he conducts himself like a Man. A-Jay Its funny, my father used to do this a all the time. Every fish practically, all the while using a fairy wand and 5 lb test. Of course they're all gonna feel like giants. Haha. It go so bad, that I even stopped paying attention anymore until one day last season he DID hook a giant. I had just fired out a bomber cast and didn't bother to look back as this was the 20th "giant" of the morning. By the time I heard the drag start screaming I was already 40-50 yards out on a cast. Too late to grab the net. He managed to get the fish to boat and lip it. After a congrats and some photos we had a talk about the "giants" and the importance of the net on big fish. He has gotten better about it since then. Haha. Man, I love fishing with ol' Pops. 1 1 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 7 hours ago, A-Jay said: Mr. Iaconelli is getting a few on a crankbait this morning. Interesting how he calls every bite a "Big One" and then need to measure the Big One to ensure it reaches the 14-inch size requirement. Maybe Big One means something else I'm not aware of . . . . I do enjoy watching the man fish when he conducts himself like a Man. A-Jay I like him too, but wouldn't want to be in a boat with him for a day......But give the guy credit, he does know how to market himself Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, NHBull said: I like him too, but wouldn't want to be in a boat with him for a day......But give the guy credit, he does know how to market himself Acting like he should be playing cards with Randle Patrick "Mac" McMurphy, Chief Bromden, Billy Bibbit & Charlie Cheswick is an interesting marketing approach. I do not believe Nurse Rachet would approve of any of it. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Sorry, I love Ike, antics and all. I'll happily take your place on his boat. The man radiates pure, uncut enthusiasm for fishing in a way that nobody can match. I understand that's not everybody's bag, but I find it infectious. 4 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Congratulations Ott Defoe! Really happy for him, seems like such a good dude. 7 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Jrob78 said: Congratulations Ott Defoe! Really happy for him, seems like such a good dude. x2 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 Congratulations to Ott DeFoe ~ 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion. Good Dude. A-Jay 3 Quote
CrankFate Posted March 17, 2019 Posted March 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, MIbassyaker said: Sorry, I love Ike, antics and all. I'll happily take your place on his boat. The man radiates pure, uncut enthusiasm for fishing in a way that nobody can match. I understand that's not everybody's bag, but I find it infectious. He’s from New Jersey. And a stone’s throw away from Philadelphia at that. Just let that sink in for a few. There’s maybe 5 bass in the whole region. I like Ike. His city limits fishing is one of the best bass fishing shows ever. 1 Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted March 17, 2019 Super User Posted March 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, CrankFate said: He’s from New Jersey. And a stone’s throw away from Philadelphia at that. Just let that sink in for a few. There’s maybe 5 bass in the whole region. I like Ike. His city limits fishing is one of the best bass fishing shows ever. Actually, there are a lot of bass in NJ and eastern PA. Not giants by the standards of other regions, but respectable, fishable numbers. It's just that most of the waterbodies are small. I used to live in the Trenton area. 1 Quote
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