The BASS in the West?

[Shenanigans]

Just for fun why do you think the BASS wont commit to the west for a classic? Take CA Clear Lake and the Delta ranked in the top 5 bass waters of the country. Do you think it is the State that won't let them in, the location of the water, lack of a place to hold the weigh in, or something else? I was just wondering what all of you think?  

/me  

[Tin]

B.A.S.S. and the FLW's bread and butter is still in the southeast. But it is growing out west and up north. In a few years who knows? It could be a posibility.  :-/

Also think of the travel involved too for the pro's and staff of the organization. A lot more $$$$ if the ctiy/state isnt willing to give them a great deal, which right now, a lot of things are suggesting B.A.S.S. doesnt have. Plus certain cities in the south will do anything to get these events.

[Matt Fly]

I'm sure demographics comes into play as much as anything.

What states or regions boast the most BASS support through participation and members.

I'm sure Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce sweetened the pot for BASS to go to Penn.   But the fishing was the worst I have ever witnessed.

It was a dink fest, it wasn't won on figuring out a pattern, or catching a big kicker.

  The south owns the majority of magazine subscripts, its only fair that the region who supports BASS should get BASS loyalty.  

Just my opinion, I don't think Texas has ever hosted on either.  

         

[Tin]

I'm sure Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce sweetened the pot for BASS to go to Penn. But the fishing was the worst I have ever witnessed.

Hartford, CT didn't offer as sweet as a deal as Pittsburg did. Would have to loved to have the seen the Classic on the Connecticut River.  And since they moved it to February there is no chance of coming north again. :