BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 28, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 28, 2008 My wife, Keri, has decided to fish one WBT tournament this year to see if this is something she wants to persue. The tournament is on Clarks Hill lake in Georgia on Sept. 14th - 20th (including pre-fishing time). She wants to fish it as a boater to maximize her chances of doing well. She'll be representing BassResource.com. Here's the deal: We live on the left side of the U.S., making it infeasible to drive our boat there. I am asking if anyone would be willing to loan us their boat for this tournament. I realize this is a huge ask, so I'm not taking this lightly at all. We own an '03 Ranger Commanche 520dvx w/225 Yamaha HDPI - and she can drive it just fine. Hoping to find something similar. We're required to have $300,000 insurance per WBT rules, so your boat is covered in the unlikelyhood something happens. Please PM me if you're interested and we'll talk. Thanks! Glenn Quote
Super User Hookemdown. Posted February 28, 2008 Super User Posted February 28, 2008 I'll lend you frogtog's boat. I can't help you Glenn, but I wish you wife good luck in the tourney. Quote
mattm Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 I'm sure someone here will help you out. Best of luck in the tourney. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 I'll lend you frogtog's boat. LMAO...I hear he has a bunch of spare props from the classic too!! Seeing as how you're gonna be in Flukes backyard, have you spoken to him? He's got a big posse too. She's not giving up the club thing is she? That would be a drag if you didn't have her in the boat to carry you ;D CATCH 'EM UP KERI!!!!! GOOD LUCK!! Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 28, 2008 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 28, 2008 No, she's not giving up on the club thing. This is more of an experiment to see if this is something she wants to pursue. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 28, 2008 Super User Posted February 28, 2008 Well, good luck to you Glenn. I look forward to meeting both you and your wife on the trip. Based on what I have seen here with members' generosity, I have no doubt that someone will be along very shortly to fulfill your request. Tell your wife "Good Luck" in her endeavors!! Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 29, 2008 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 29, 2008 Hmmm..... no replies on this yet. Maybe it was asking too much. Quote
preach4bass Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 You could contact a Ranger dealership in the area and swap a boat for a few days for some free advertising on BR. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 Glenn, If the tourny was anywhere here in CA you are more than welcome to take my Z22. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 Where ya at Fluke? Boss Hogg needs some help!!!!!! haha, funny.... Boss Hogg - Glenn Roscoe - RW for sure Flash - Russ Enos - 5BL Fluke - Cooter Our very own Dukes.... Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 29, 2008 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 29, 2008 Fluke & I have spoke about it. We might be able to work something out, but there's several things that need to happen between now and then. Quote
Guest Steve_P. Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 You're asking for trouble in my opinion. Generosity is one thing, but totaling out someone's$30,000 to $50,000 rig through some freak accident is inviting major problems on your behalf. I'd be SURE and find out who's insurance covers what before I did it. An "internet friend" will turn into your worst enemy if something happens. Good luck. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 Unless $50,000 grows on my dogwood tree this year I will still be fishing out of my Triton Aluminum with a 90hp. That just won't cut it. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Should I ship Big Red to Fluke for ya? ;D Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 I will still be fishing out of my Triton Aluminum with a 90hp. That just won't cut it. I have always wondered why tournament fisherman keep running back and forth, up and down the river at 70+ mph. I didn't know fish could swim that fast! Hey! They're over there! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 I have always wondered why tournament fisherman keep running back and forth, up and down the river at 70+ mph. I didn't know fish could swim that fast! Hey! They're over there! All about maximizing your time on the water. Hard to do on a lake like Clarks Hill when everyone else is leaving you setting. Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 I will still be fishing out of my Triton Aluminum with a 90hp. That just won't cut it. I have always wondered why tournament fisherman keep running back and forth, up and down the river at 70+ mph. I didn't know fish could swim that fast! Hey! They're over there! Bob "The RoadWarrior" Saget lol Got to have those big fast boats. Time and conditions are your biggest enemies . Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 Oh! My partner used to fish tournaments. He told me the big fish were chasing them and the guys needed fast boats to get away. 8-) Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 29, 2008 Super User Posted February 29, 2008 Should I ship Big Red to Fluke for ya? ;D Tin to win, right? Quote
CJ Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Man I wish I could help out. I've got a tournament Sept. 20. Plus I'm over 8 hours away. I would guess you're needing an answer soon? Is there a deadline on the entry? How close does someone need to be? Quote
ba7ss3in Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 If I had it you could use it. Only have an 18.6 Stratos with a 150 Yammy, plus I'm in NC. Sorry Quote
frogtog Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Well you know mine is here if you need it. If she likes Red and Fast then the Skeeter is for her. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted March 1, 2008 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted March 1, 2008 You're awesome Frogtog! A true gentleman. I've had several responses via PM as well. I'd like to thank you for your generousity. I will follow up on these shortly. Thanks everyone for your help!! Quote
BassChaser57 Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 Hi Glen, If you do not get anything closer you and your wife are welcome to my boat. I have a Stratos 285 which is 18.5 feet long with a Johnson 150. Loaded light I have had her running close to 70mph. You can reasonably expect somewhere in the upper 50s loaded for a big day. She is in perfect condition and always in the water or the shed. She has an Eagle 502c (color) at the Console which has the navionics gold lake/topo chip in it so it has sonar plus the GPS/lake map. She also has an Eagle 480 at the bow. New batteries and a powerful trolling motor. Single console. She is metalflake green (my wife named her Sparkles), new tires and bearings on the trailer-- READY TO GO!! Let me know what arrangements need to be made and if you need it, you have it! Keep in touch Kevin Quote
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