Volunteer BFL Division question

[SWVABass]

So I’m confirmed to fish at Cherokee. Looking to see how the pairing works. I understand it’s a draw, but it will be done via Microsoft Teams. How do they put boaters/co’s in touch with each other? Just trying to figure out those logistics right now.

[TnRiver46]

I fished one of those a million years ago! They will give you contact info so you chat about what to bring 

[Mike L]

If it’s anything like the Gator Div…
After the meeting the night before, you and your boater will receive a text with your names, phone number, boat number, flight number, take off time and check in time. 
 

Sometime that evening, usually right after the meeting one of you call the other 

(I always try to call my boater first) to set up a time and place to meet. 
 

It is a good idea during that call to ask your questions and permissions. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[SWVABass]

@TnRiver46 thanks for the response

@Mike L perfect info, I was wondering if they were going to say in the meeting then make us figure out how to get in touch with each other ha

[Mike L]

26 minutes ago, SWVABass said:

@TnRiver46 thanks for the response

@Mike L perfect info, I was wondering if they were going to say in the meeting then make us figure out how to get in touch with each other ha

Yep

Pretty much. 
A computer will randomly pair a boater and co angler but it’s up to the two of you to figure out a time and place. 
 

If I can give you a tip…..

Try your best NOT to meet up at the ramp which will be chaos. 
He’ll give you the color and make of his boat and truck then it’s up to you to weed through them. 
Don’t know how many entries you get up there, but down here we average about 200. 
 

Also, Down here the majority of the boats are either a Ranger or Skeeter with almost the same color scheme. Makes it tough in the dark and everyone trying to get in the water. 
Try to meet him at his hotel or a centrally located busy lot somewhere. 
 

Offer to either launch the boat off the trailer or back him down and park it yourself. 
If you do the latter be certain the truck and trailer lights are off and you lock his truck!!

Also, if you do that be sure to give him his keys back the moment you get on the boat. 
Trust me on that one. 
 

Good Luck

 

 

Mike
 

[SWVABass]

16 minutes ago, Mike L said:

Yep

Pretty much. 
A computer will randomly pair a boater and co angler but it’s up to the two of you to figure out a time and place. 
 

If I can give you a tip…..

Try your best NOT to meet up at the ramp which will be chaos. 
He’ll give you the color and make of his boat and truck then it’s up to you to weed through them. 
Don’t know how many entries you get up there, but down here we average about 200. 
 

Also, Down here the majority of the boats are either a Ranger or Skeeter with almost the same color scheme. Makes it tough in the dark and everyone trying to get in the water. 
Try to meet him at his hotel or a centrally located busy lot somewhere. 
 

Offer to either launch the boat off the trailer or back him down and park it yourself. 
If you do the latter be certain the truck and trailer lights are off and you lock his truck!!

Also, if you do that be sure to give him his keys back the moment you get on the boat. 
Trust me on that one. 
 

Good Luck

 

 

Mike
 

@Mike L

yea back a boat and trailer pretty easy task for me. I’ve seen the latter where lights have been left on, though a small club tourney. I think they have about 200 entered so far. I always hold the keys in my pocket till I’m sitting down in the boat to hand them over, don’t wanna scuba dive at 6:30 in March . 
 

my biggest concern was just how they planned to give contact info for the pairings. I haven’t fished a tourney since the pandemic so I haven’t seen how it works, just wanted an idea of what to expect. 
 

Appreciate the info, now time to get familiar with MFL’s rules. I’ve always fished BASS and their rules so want to make sure I know it inside out.

[Mike L]

10 minutes ago, SWVABass said:

@Mike L

yea back a boat and trailer pretty easy task for me. I’ve seen the latter where lights have been left on, though a small club tourney. I think they have about 200 entered so far. I always hold the keys in my pocket till I’m sitting down in the boat to hand them over, don’t wanna scuba dive at 6:30 in March . 
 

my biggest concern was just how they planned to give contact info for the pairings. I haven’t fished a tourney since the pandemic so I haven’t seen how it works, just wanted an idea of what to expect. 
 

Appreciate the info, now time to get familiar with MFL’s rules. I’ve always fished BASS and their rules so want to make sure I know it inside out.

Even tho it’s important to familiarize yourself with the rules don’t make yourself crazy. 
BFL, BASS Nations, ABA, Toyota Series, and Opens all are pretty similar. 
 

Just be certain you have your PDF on when he cranks the big motor. 
The rest are all pretty straight forward. 
 

I’d be more concerned about knowing what your boater wants or needs from you. 
 

 

 

Mike