Super User roadwarrior Posted December 30, 2008 Super User Posted December 30, 2008 bighead Who's attending the Classic this year? Today at 08:23:59 I was just wondering who from BR is planning to attend. If anybody wants to meet up for dinner one night I'm in. Bert Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted December 30, 2008 Super User Posted December 30, 2008 I will be there. Not sure how many days though. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted December 30, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted December 30, 2008 I will be there. Quote
bighed Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I'm planning on staying Fri., Sat., and Sun. I'd like to drag the boat over one day and watch the action in person. Hey maybe I could get Chad to hold up a BassResource.com sign in the background while they are filming ;D . Quote
squid Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I would love to go. I have never been to one...not even when it was up here on Lake Michigan. I had to work and could not get the time off. I have seen a Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, Baseball playoffs, and NBA playoffs, but never a Classic...... :'( :-/ Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 30, 2008 Super User Posted December 30, 2008 Squid, go! It is unbelievable. I went to the one in Pittsburgh and had a super time. You get to meet the pros; see new products; see old products; speak with the manufacturers reps and company people; get lots of freebies; and touch and feel everything. You can ask any questions and someone there will have an answer or suggestion on any fishing and boating related topic. Just go to the first one you can make and it will better than any sporting event you ever attended. Wish I could go, but business responsibilities do call this time of the year. Quote
TeamHillbilly Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Yup I'll be there, seeing how I'm only two hours away, and I fish the Red River every year. Anybody see the Life Member early Classic Show times or date?? Wondor if they are going to provide seating like thay did in years pass?? Quote
bighed Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Here's a link to the registration Hillbilly: http://proxy.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/members/bassmasterSignIn?appRedirect=classicRegistration Looks like I waited too long to book my room. The Horseshoe and Eldorado are full. Motel 6 might be in the cards for me :'( Quote
blueranger1 Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Im going it will be my first 1 to watch.I hope its worth the 4 1/2 hour drive.Im staying at BoomTown casino.There the only casino that i called that had rooms last week. Quote
bighed Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Be sure to attend a morning launch. Well worth getting up early for! Quote
TexFishin Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 If I can only attend one day which day should I choose? Also, what are the must do/see events? Quote
bighed Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Friday is cool because you'll see all the qualifiers at the launch and weigh in. Saturday or Sunday is good since the pros that don't make the cut will be around the expo. Sunday is cool to see the champion crowned. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 :'( not enough vacation time or cash to do all the things I want. It was either Kentucky or the classic, a no brainer. I want to fish with the real pro's!! Kentucky, here we come!!! Quote
bighed Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I feel your pain brother. We're having Chad's 15th b-day at the Classic and spending all weekend. A week later I'm taking the family to Maui for a week for the wife's big 5-OHHHHHH. Spring break is two weeks after that and I'd like to do something with Chad while he's off. Maybe go to visit his big brother in CO for some snow fun??? Then a few weeks later is the BR Roadtrip. Of course there's the club and trail T's as well as some Jr. stuff Chad wants to do. It's going to be tough but I think I can get it all done. I hope to see you in KY! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 12, 2009 Super User Posted January 12, 2009 The highlight of the classic for me is the chance to meet the members. I love it. Glenn and I will be at the Expo each day working the booths. If you see two guys wearing tan BassResource shirts come up and say hi. We will also try to have another dinner planned for Friday or Saturday night at a nearby steakhouse so we can all meet up and chew the fat. Quote
MARSH MASTER Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I'll be there for sure and fluke we need to get together to eat some crawfish man we in louisiana. Ya know you gotta suck the heads right. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 12, 2009 Super User Posted January 12, 2009 I'll be there for sure and fluke we need to get together to eat some crawfish man we in louisiana. Ya know you gotta suck the heads right. Holy crap, I didn't even think about that. I can suck heads with the best of them. One of my best friends in the Army was a Coonass. He taught me right. Your on man. Glenn, Sorry. No steak this year. We're eatin Mud Bugs. Quote
chasescott Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 L-train and I will be there Saturday and Sunday. It will be our first one so we are pumped. For those who have been before; Is it worth bringing your boat? We would like to see some on the water action but didnt know if it was worth the effort. -chase Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 14, 2009 Super User Posted January 14, 2009 L-train and I will be there Saturday and Sunday. It will be our first one so we are pumped. For those who have been before; Is it worth bringing your boat? We would like to see some on the water action but didnt know if it was worth the effort. -chase Being that they are fishing the Red River I would think that it will be nothing but LONG runs. If you are up to that then I say do it. It's fun to follow the pros around and try to see what they are doing. I enjoy the expo more because I get to meet the pros and legends of bass fishing. Quote
bighed Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Since it's not too far from home for me I thought I'd bring the boat and chase the pro's but have now dropped the idea. Long runs on unfamiliar water and lots of locks would be the standard I think. Not many places I'd feel safe leaving the boat at over night or during the expo. Quote
blueranger1 Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 36 days i can't wait! Is there usually good deals on tackle at the classic? Quote
bighed Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Yes!!! Treat it like a trip to a casino. Only take what cash you're willing to leave behind. Lots of buy two get one free from the mfg's booth kind of deals. Tackle Warehouse got a bunch of my $$$ last year. If you wear Costa Del Mars, bring them along incase they have the wheel spin thingy set up. Last year my boy won a free pair. Also bring a camera and a sharpie. There will be folks there that you'd like a picture with and an autograph from. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Considering I only live an hour and a half from there, I will definetly be there at least one day, but hopefully two! Sundays out of hte question for me because I work at a church, so kinda have to be there!!! Quote
SuperNewbie Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 i am thinking about going but it is a good ways away but after all you'll all watch me on tv in a few years be good to meet some big people and feel that certain feeling they say you can only feel at the classic ;D Quote
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