2010 Kvd Big Bass Classic - Table Rock Lake - June 5-6Th

[OBBT Staff]

Official Press Release

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/pdf/2010/04/27/press_release_148526.pdf

[woodyb]

Please tell me if I'm wrong because I would like to fish this, but it really sounds like a cluster, but maybe I just don't understand. The only weigh in is all the way on one end of the lake, so for me to fish I will have a 30 - 45 minute or more (depending on pleasue boaters) boat ride or car ride to get to weigh in, then I have to wait for everyone to weigh in if I am in the top 5 of the hourly weigh in beore I am released to go back to fishing, so I am going to lose more than an hour of fishing each time I weigh in, so I can only weigh in maybe 4 times per day.

[snakem]

My thoughts is the same way ,sounds like one big cluster mess if u know what i mean.And with them wanting 500# boats in the tourny. It will be a mess.Just my 2 cents .

Snakem Out.

[OBBT Staff]

Please tell me if I'm wrong because I would like to fish this, but it really sounds like a cluster, but maybe I just don't understand. The only weigh in is all the way on one end of the lake, so for me to fish I will have a 30 - 45 minute or more (depending on pleasue boaters) boat ride or car ride to get to weigh in, then I have to wait for everyone to weigh in if I am in the top 5 of the hourly weigh in beore I am released to go back to fishing, so I am going to lose more than an hour of fishing each time I weigh in, so I can only weigh in maybe 4 times per day.

Gentlemen,

I can assure you of one thing, it won't be a cluster. We've been running these type of tournaments for 14 years with events from 500-1500 anglers. Before you make a negative assumption, I'd encourage you to do some homework. Spend some time on our website and review our most recent event in Texas. Same scenario, it's on the South end of the lake and if you're fishing up North it's a pretty good run back to the weigh-in. That's just the way it is. Bass Pro Shops is our partner and therefore we are going to host the event at their facility. From our standpoint that makes complete sense. I'm confident that the payouts, prizes and overall event experience will be well worth your time and effort.

Secondly, if you'll send me an email to mark@oakleybigbass.com I would be more than happy to provide you references to anglers who've competed in our events for over a decade. You can let them tell you how well we process anglers through weigh-ins and how enjoyable our events are and then make an educated decision.

We've had over 10,000 anglers fish with us and paid out over $2 million in prize money. That wouldn't have happened if we didn't have a pretty good system and run a pretty good event.

Here's our website. www.oakleybigbass.com spend some time on the site and look around. If you have question, please call me at 877-958-8687.

We look forward to having you at the event should you choose to fish.

Mark Jones

mark@oakleybigbass.com

[woodyb]

first off, i just asked because maybe i did not understand and was not being negitive about anything and was not assuming anything hence the reason for the question. secondly, i did do some research and found out that lake conroe is less than half the size of table rock based on surface acres. approx 16 miles from furthest north to furthest south points, while table rock is approx 55 to 65 miles depending on which river you choose.

[OBBT Staff]

Thanks, as mentioned earlier in the thread we will evaluate this year and determine if a second possible weigh-in location may be needed at future events. It will depend on total participation. Again, the primary driver for the weigh-in location is related to our 2nd largest sponsor/partner and they're the reason we are in Missouri for Kevin's event.

We hope you'll come fish and can assure you it will be a good time. If not at least come out and watch the weigh-ins and enjoy some Oakley and BPS hospitality.

[Tfsh4bass]

Thanks, as mentioned earlier in the thread we will evaluate this year and determine if a second possible weigh-in location may be needed at future events. It will depend on total participation. Again, the primary driver for the weigh-in location is related to our 2nd largest sponsor/partner and they're the reason we are in Missouri for Kevin's event.

We hope you'll come fish and can assure you it will be a good time. If not at least come out and watch the weigh-ins and enjoy some Oakley and BPS hospitality.

These type of events are much easier if you have a radio station sponsor and report the weights over the air every 15 minutes or so. If I am sitting at Shell Knobb with a 4lb fish it would be nice to know if I need to run to weigh in or not.

I fished the Sealy tournaments with 10,000 anglers and one weigh-in...they were a major cluster but they gave updates via the radio so you knew whether or not you needed to take a chance with your fish. Even the AIA's Big Bass Splash had radio updates...but they also had 3 different sites and were well ran.

I would like to fish this event but I am still undecided because of the format

[OBBT Staff]

These type of events are much easier if you have a radio station sponsor and report the weights over the air every 15 minutes or so. If I am sitting at Shell Knobb with a 4lb fish it would be nice to know if I need to run to weigh in or not.

I fished the Sealy tournaments with 10,000 anglers and one weigh-in...they were a major cluster but they gave updates via the radio so you knew whether or not you needed to take a chance with your fish. Even the AIA's Big Bass Splash had radio updates...but they also had 3 different sites and were well ran.

I would like to fish this event but I am still undecided because of the format

We will give hourly updates via radio, text message and via our website live during the event. If you have a radio and/or a phone then you'll get all the updates. You can even call in if necessary to get the updates if you don't get text messages or don't have a radio in your boat.

You can even follow the event on our twitter site and our facebook site. We've got all of the technology covered.

Thanks and let us know if you have any other questions.

[Tfsh4bass]

We will give hourly updates via radio, text message and via our website live during the event. If you have a radio and/or a phone then you'll get all the updates. You can even call in if necessary to get the updates if you don't get text messages or don't have a radio in your boat.

You can even follow the event on our twitter site and our facebook site. We've got all of the technology covered.

Thanks and let us know if you have any other questions.

That is good to know and thanks for the info

[Hogfan]

Hang in there Mark...I think it sounds like a fun deal! I may try to make it myself if the schedule allows. Any idea on how many folks have already signed up?