ESPN reaches agreement in principle to sell BASS

[Elite Image Fishing]

Check this out:

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/news/story?id=5433380

[ChiCityBasser]

I guess this is a good thing since it didn't seem at least the me that ESPN was really supporting BASS but I guess it was a viewership thing along with advertising dollars. After letting go of the Ladies BASS which is now coming back under the LBAA (I believe) it's a good thing all the way around.

[Jake.]

That's good news. 

[NorcalBassin]

It look good on paper. Jerry McKinnis has a great history with ESPN and should be able to help straighten up the organization. I like that ESPN will still televise the Classic and Elite Series wih Zona at the helm.

[mainebassin650]

I hope this is a step in the right direction for BASS to get back to how it was before ESPN (pre 2001), as it seems ESPN lost focus on the real views and values that BASS stood for.

[RoLo]

ESPN is a large-cap, multi-national corporation in the entertainment industry.

They have greater financial resources than most splinter groups to effectively promote B.A.S.S.

Even so, I was never comfortable with the marriage between ESPN and BASS,

but held out the hope that angling would make the cut.

On the bright side, B.A.S.S. should benefit from proprietary management with more TLC,

instead of being viewed as a non-performing asset to be divested.

Here's to B.A.S.S. and venture capital 

Roger

[5bass]

This is the best news I've heard all day. Jerry McKinnis knows a lot more about running BASS than BSPN does.

Shhhhhhh...I think I hear Skeet praying for an AOY format change.  ;D

[scaledriver]

Shhhhhhh...I think I hear Skeet praying for an AOY format change. ;D

LMAO that made me LOL

[Scorcher214]

Shhhhhhh...I think I hear Skeet praying for an AOY format change. ;D

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL, poor skeet.

LMAO that made me LOL

[Hellbenderman]

It is truly unfortunate that the Elite and Classic programming will remain in the hands of those who could care less. ESPN coverage is short on....well...coverage...but what the hell, I can watch a bunch of guys who are ghostly pale from lack of sunlight play poker any time night or day. It was a sad day when ESPN stepped in, and it has only gotten worse.

[cart7t]

This is the best news I've heard all day. Jerry McKinnis knows a lot more about running BASS than BSPN does.

Shhhhhhh...I think I hear Skeet praying for an AOY format change. ;D

The inclusion of Jerry does make this a better deal, my only fear is his age.  Not that's he's going to keel over tomorrow but it would be nice to see another young gun, bass fishermen in that mix. 

[Matt Fly]

   ESPN has more viewers than the other outdoor networks.   

Take note on who the 3 investors are and what each brings to the table.

    Production, Media, and Financing, with a bow tie, Zona as the host.

   Add in the relationship Jerry has had with ESPN over the year and its solid deal for all.

     Jerry is on record I heard through the grapevine  that Zona will be in the mix.

      I hope this goes through, I think Jerry will right the ship.

[Lund Explorer]

It is truly unfortunate that the Elite and Classic programming will remain in the hands of those who could care less. ESPN coverage is short on....well...coverage...but what the hell, I can watch a bunch of guys who are ghostly pale from lack of sunlight play poker any time night or day. It was a sad day when ESPN stepped in, and it has only gotten worse.

AMEN!

I would rather ask my wife how her day at work went than sit glued to a TV just to find out what the "river" card is.

[fishfordollars]

Can't happen fast enough.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I would rather ask my wife how her day at work went than sit glued to a TV just to find out what the "river" card is.

The ace of spades, the ace of spades!!!

Sorry, had to throw a little Motorhead reference in there.   ;D

[A-Jay]

This is the best news I've heard all day. Jerry McKinnis knows a lot more about running BASS than BSPN does.

Shhhhhhh...I think I hear Skeet praying for an AOY format change. ;D

The inclusion of Jerry does make this a better deal, my only fear is his age. Not that's he's going to keel over tomorrow but it would be nice to see another young gun, bass fishermen in that mix.

When he's ready ~ This has KVD's name All Over It !

A-Jay

[Skeeter Pop]

I talked to a couple of Elite Series Anglers this weekend whom I know personally.  They are very excited over the news of new owners.  Jerry McGinnis will bring the excitement back into the sport and make sure it is successful in the future.  Don Logan is a marketing genius who will market the sport unlike anything we have seen before.  The sky is the limit in the future for BASS..

[5bass]

The ace of spades, the ace of spades!!!

Sorry, had to throw a little Motorhead reference in there. ;D

Injecting Motorhead into a thread = 5 bonus points 

Nice job Wayne 

[sbrown]

Best of both worlds : ESPN tv exposure with a group that loves the sport running the company! This will be good. Now all of you who are members, put your sticker on your truck just like the old days! We got something to be proud of again.