Oaf Upper End Big Bass Tournament

[Quillback]

I've talked to a few members and have seen comments on the board about having an OAF tournament.

I am thinking of putting one together if there is enough interest. I think all that is needed is to get a Missouri Regatta permit and a COE permit, (if there is anything else, let me know).

Here's what I'm thinking:

Tournament to be run out of the Big M COE launch - Date Saturday March 21, I'm thinking March to get it in before the spawn and before tournament season really kicks in.

Big bass format - biggest black bass wins.

Tournament is free, however winner will receive a trophy with a suitable engraving - think of the prestige of winning this trophy!

Tournament would run from 7AM to 2PM, leaving time post-tournament for people to do some socializing. I'd probably bring a charcoal grill and burgers and hot dogs.

Probably need at least 10 boats to make it worthwhile, if you are seriously interested and would probably make it - post it here on this thread.

Would also like to have a volunteer or two to help out with weigh-in etc.

We could also have a walleye division along the same lines, big walleye wins. Rules for walleye would be different, trolling allowed and use of bait. A fisherman would have to declare which division (bass or walleye) they are fishing in before launch.

You need to be a registered OAF member to participate.

[J-Doc]

I'm so in. And I volunteer to help out with this. Least I can do.

[Phil Lilley]

I like it. I'll do whatever I can to help. I'll supply the trophy- we're making custom trophies for our trout tournaments right now- can put a couple together for this.

I can cook too. But I may even put in a team. See if this trout fisher can put one on you bass guys...

[J-Doc]

Atta-boy Phil!! :-) Get ya some bass thumb.

And thanks for the support with trophies!!

[Quillback]

Yes Phil, thanks!

One more thing - This will be a No A-rig tourney.

[J-Doc]

^^ I'm liking it even better now.

[fishinwrench]

Sounds fun!

[J-Doc]

Sounds fun!

If you can make it, you're welcome to ride in mine. :-)

I've seen what you can do with a bass jig!!

[fishinwrench]

If you can make it, you're welcome to ride in mine. :-)

I've seen what you can do with a bass jig!!

Thanks! Not having to tow a boat down makes it sound even better.

After we catch a big green fish or two can we go chase whites?

[J-Doc]

You know you don't have to ask that. Only whisker fish aren't welcome in my rig. :-)