No Flw Tourney For 2010

[Zack Hoyt]

I wasnt sure how many of you knew or would care, but there will be no FLW Tournament next year. They decided to move it to Lake Quachita. I think the big bass boats get obnoxious on teh water during the tourney, but it was a big source of revenue for the city and local businesses. Here are a few articles about the subject:

http://www.4029tv.com/money/20055117/detail.html

http://www.kfsm.com/news/northwestarkansas...0,1956166.story

[denjac]

Thats too bad. Bet Hot Springs one uped Rogers to get them down there.

[jeb]

I saw that on the local news a couple of weeks ago. They mentioned that because Rangers parent company (Genmar) was in backruptcy, they were trying to cut costs. I don't fully understand how the move does that, but it's what the news said. I'm surprised they're having the series at all, actually, given the apparent financial situation at Genmar.

At any rate, it will be odd not having the FLW circus come to town next spring.

[Zack Hoyt]

Honestly......I am pretty sure Ranger is in good shape. Not perfect, but good. Genmar went in the hole because they overextended themselves into to many genres of boat. The way Ranger works, there is no boat built that is not ordered. All boats have to be ordered by the dealer or customer. Basically this means there are no boats laying around at the factory. The cost goes to the dealership for the most part. The other companies that Genmar owns do not run production this way.

All that to say......I dont buy the "ranger wanted to move it to save costs". I think of Hot Springs as more of a travel destination than Rogers and alot more for out of towners to do. Just my humble opinion. It will be odd not having the circus though.

[hoglaw]

On the cost savings deal, I thought they moved to Ouachita because there was another tournament in the area around the same time frame. Maybe on Hamilton or DeGray? I guess it's two birds with one stone.

[jeb]

Yeah, some costs savings associated with the multiple tournaments in the same area is listed as a reason in the links in the first post. I just don't understand how that saves them any money. It's not like the events are several states apart. Oh well, it is what it is.

I hope Ranger pulls through the Genmar bankruptcy. It'd be a shame to lose such a venerable brand! I almost bought one this spring locally, but the dealer was too busy to bother with us. It worked out for the best, though, since it made me step back and look at other brands, which lead me to find out what a great boat Skeeter builds, too.

[Guest csfishinfool]

Yeah, some costs savings associated with the multiple tournaments in the same area is listed as a reason in the links in the first post. I just don't understand how that saves them any money. It's not like the events are several states apart. Oh well, it is what it is.

I hope Ranger pulls through the Genmar bankruptcy. It'd be a shame to lose such a venerable brand! I almost bought one this spring locally, but the dealer was too busy to bother with us. It worked out for the best, though, since it made me step back and look at other brands, which lead me to find out what a great boat Skeeter builds, too.

This is all talk but i heard Wal Mart is out as the main sponser of flw.Someone thought that Cabelas was going to pick them up. And thats the reason for them not going to Benton, Wal Marts headcourters.

[skeeterp]

Yeh, its a circus but it brings a lot of exposure to NW Ark. and Beaver Lake and money into the area. My 6 year old daughter loved going and getting the trading cards and autographs and free fishing pole. I used to take my boys when they were younger. It's a neat thing to do on Saturday afternoon for the younger kids. Most of the fisherman are great guys just trying to make a living, I respect that too. The few out on the water that are jerks, well thats what makes the world go round. I'd be surprised if they didn't come back to Rogers though. Even if they aren't the Title sponsor or main sponsor, they are the #1 seller of almost every product and sponsor that is affiliated with the FLW so, someone will get smart and figure that out.

[jeb]

This is all talk but i heard Wal Mart is out as the main sponser of flw.Someone thought that Cabelas was going to pick them up. And thats the reason for them not going to Benton, Wal Marts headcourters.

Well, THAT'S interesting. I'd not heard that one. Maybe Cabela's will open a store down here too, if it's true. That'd be awesome! I used to live 40 minutes from one and practically lived there.

[jeb]

Yeh, its a circus but it brings a lot of exposure to NW Ark. and Beaver Lake and money into the area.

I didn't refer to it as a circus to be derogatory. I thought it was pretty cool.