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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: djkimmel on February 17, 2015, 10:29:31 AM

Title: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 17, 2015, 10:29:31 AM
The Bassmaster Classic (http://www.bassmaster.com/attend-2015-geico-bassmaster-classic) starts Friday! A short and easy contest.

Guess the winner in this thread. One guess per member. You have to have your guess posted by Thursday night 2/19/2015 11:59PM!

Tiebreaker - add the winning weight in pounds and ounces to your post for the tiebreaker. If multiple people guess the winner the person closest to the winning weight without going over wins!

1st place is 3 FREE adult entry tickets to next week's Outdoorama (http://www.outdoorama.com/) show in Novi! The tickets are good for any day February 26 - March 1.

Runner up gets 2 FREE adult entry tickets to Outdoorama!

I may throw in a prize pack for a 3rd place if many people take the time to enter. IF you cannot go to Outdoorama and you take 1st or 2nd place I can probably come up with a surprise prize pack for you in lieu of the entry tickets. I will move the prizes down in order to adjust.

Good luck! Thanks for being a GreatLakesBass.com member! And Go Catch 'em GreatLakesBass.com Member Chad Pipkens (http://www.chadpipkens.com/)!!!

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Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: dartag on February 17, 2015, 10:49:06 AM
Randall Tharp. 36 pounds.   
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: tgirds on February 17, 2015, 10:53:00 AM
Casey Ashley. 54lbs
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: 32eml24 on February 17, 2015, 11:33:15 AM
Aaron Martens 48 lbs.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: t-bone on February 17, 2015, 11:58:32 AM
Casey Ashley - 64.7lbs
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Jefferson on February 17, 2015, 12:01:50 PM
Jacob Powroznik 55.3 lbs



Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: LipRip on February 17, 2015, 12:35:01 PM
Paul Mueller 58.9lb
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: TimH on February 17, 2015, 01:43:47 PM
Scott Rook.  52.1
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Team houston on February 17, 2015, 01:47:08 PM
Casey Ashley 50lbs
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 17, 2015, 01:52:59 PM
Some good and interesting guesses so far. That would be something if another federation angler won too. I had to go with Chad Pipkens though I think on that group!
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: robhj on February 17, 2015, 05:16:57 PM
Have to go with Casey Ashley, 53.7#.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 17, 2015, 06:14:08 PM
I'll go with Brett Hite
If it's a Chatterbait bite, he's the man plus he has some history with Hartwell
54 pounds

Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: LAPORTE on February 17, 2015, 06:56:43 PM
Quote from: Got Fish?? on February 17, 2015, 02:32:30 PM
Kevin VanDam,57.8lb

you might want to re-think this one....
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 17, 2015, 07:38:52 PM
Quote from: LAPORTE on February 17, 2015, 06:56:43 PM
Quote from: Got Fish?? on February 17, 2015, 02:32:30 PM
Kevin VanDam,57.8lb

you might want to re-think this one....

Let's give him Cliff Pace
He's in it this year, And I'm sure he'll be fishing hard after sitting out a whole year
Plus he was runner-up when Alton Jones won the classic on Hartwell in 2008
So he knows were and how to fish the lake

Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 17, 2015, 09:05:07 PM
He can have KVD if he wants... but odds are against him... ;D
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 18, 2015, 12:16:08 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on February 17, 2015, 09:05:07 PM
He can have KVD if he wants... but odds are against him... ;D

Well,
The guy is good.

Interesting that most think 17-18 pounds a day will win it
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 18, 2015, 12:00:50 PM
Well,

I hope your sitting down

Kevin didn't make it to the Classic this year
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Hooksetter on February 18, 2015, 12:31:11 PM
I'm gonna go with Gerald Swindle, 57.2 lbs.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 18, 2015, 12:44:39 PM
Quote from: Got Fish?? on February 18, 2015, 12:15:15 PM
Well color me green. I guess   I should   pick another  and pay  more attention . I with draw from the contest. Good luck to everyone.

Just edit your initial pick and pick someone else. I can delete your pick if you want then you can make a new entry. No one else will know.

We all got spoiled by KVD making it like a machine but he is human after all. Not your average human when it comes to bass fishing, but still human.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 18, 2015, 04:49:12 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on February 18, 2015, 12:44:39 PM
Quote from: Got Fish?? on February 18, 2015, 12:15:15 PM
Well color me green. I guess   I should   pick another  and pay  more attention . I with draw from the contest. Good luck to everyone.

Just edit your initial pick and pick someone else. I can delete your pick if you want then you can make a new entry. No one else will know.

We all got spoiled by KVD making it like a machine but he is human after all. Not your average human when it comes to bass fishing, but still human.

Got Fish,
Take Cliff Pace
He's a classic winner in the past and was runner up on this lake in 2008
Plus he's been out for a year, He'll be fishing hard
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: zman5 on February 18, 2015, 06:42:10 PM
G Swindle 52.3 lb
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 19, 2015, 10:20:25 AM
Swindle is picking up more support... I'm still rooting for Chad Pipkens!
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: TCook on February 19, 2015, 01:54:08 PM
Some of these guys mentioned have zero chance. This is Casey Ashley's time to shine, he will win the classic with 46-8.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Jmcfarland on February 19, 2015, 02:30:51 PM
Brandon Palanuik- 51lbs-8oz
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Waterfoul on February 19, 2015, 04:31:40 PM
I'm gonna go with Palanuik as well.  Young gun on the rise.

52 lbs 8 oz.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 19, 2015, 05:00:52 PM
Bassmasters had the odds for every angler

Casey Ashley's had the best odds at 8:1
Jason Christie - 9:1
Cliff Pace 10:1
Aaron Martens - 13:1
Brett Hite 14:1
Michael Iaconelli - 15:1
Brandon Palanuik - 19-1
Gerald Swindle - 30:1
And Chad Pipkens - 110:1

Good luck everyone

Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: robhj on February 19, 2015, 09:31:15 PM
I picked Ashley and 53.7. Just saw Palaniuk on BASS home page guessing the winning weight at 53.7. I should have picked him! Looks like it will be a great classic to watch how they all deal with the weather. Already getting delayed for the start tomorrow for safety reasons.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 12:08:14 AM
Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 20, 2015, 05:48:40 AM
Odds for Todd Faircloth - 18:1

Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 20, 2015, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 12:08:14 AM
Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: bigjc on February 20, 2015, 01:39:02 PM
I am kinda likin' Randy Howell about now!
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 02:11:23 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on February 20, 2015, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 12:08:14 AM
Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?

but not too late ? didn't start til this morning
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Jmcfarland on February 21, 2015, 02:26:55 PM
It was a toss up for me between Palanuik and Mueller! Just like fishing- zigged when i should have zagged- oh well. Glad to see Mueller having another good classic. Always cool to see the federation guys up there. Go Pipkens-MAKE THE CUT!!!
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Waterfoul on February 21, 2015, 02:31:00 PM
Well Paliniuk is having a terrible weekend.  Looks like I'm out.
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 21, 2015, 07:22:59 PM
After day 2 here's the top 10

Takahiro Omori 31-11
2  Dean Rojas   31- 9
3  Michael Iaconelli 31- 0
4  Randy Howell 30-11
5  Casey Ashley 29-14
6  Brett Hite 29- 7
7  Coby Carden 29- 0
8  Paul Mueller 27-15
9  Bobby Lane 27-14
10  Skeet Reese 27- 1
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Got Fish?? on February 21, 2015, 08:37:07 PM
I guess  I should  have picked Icanelli. He was my second  choice .
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 21, 2015, 09:00:18 PM
Brett Hite is hanging in there
Seeing how he also fishes the FLW, there's not allot of coverage with him

And there calling for rain and warning temps
What's interesting is all the different patterns they have
Rojas is throwing a shaky head
Iaconelli is fishing deep with a jig
Howell is throwing a crank around a bridge
Skeet is shallow
I think Omori is finesse fishing





Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 21, 2015, 11:14:15 PM
The lake is full of bass but it appears they move around a lot. Maybe that's why so many things are working (besides the freezing cold arrival of winter)?
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 21, 2015, 11:15:20 PM
Quote from: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 02:11:23 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on February 20, 2015, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Mojo on February 20, 2015, 12:08:14 AM
Well since they delayed it I'll pick Todd faircloth and 57.1

You're late... where have you been?

but not too late ? didn't start til this morning

Day late and a bass pro too short. Sorry. Got to read the fine print... ;D
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Manxfishing on February 22, 2015, 06:59:37 PM
Team Houston nailed it with Casey Ashley and 50 pounds

The winner of the Classic is Casey Ashley with 50-1



Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: Team houston on February 23, 2015, 06:57:42 AM
When do I get my new Ranger boat?
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 23, 2015, 05:43:39 PM
As soon as you apply for the loan! ;D
Title: Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest
Post by: djkimmel on February 23, 2015, 06:04:41 PM
Okay! We all know (unless you've been under a rock! :) ) Casey Ashley became the first hometown local favorite to win the Bassmaster Classic Sunday with a 3-day total of 50 pounds 1 ounce.

There are 3 contest winners. Actually Casey Ashley was the apparent GreatLakesBass.com favorite too with 5 people picking him to win but only the top 3 players get the big prize!

1st PLACE - Team houston with a tiebreaker guess bordering on premonition of 50 pounds 1 ounce UNDER the actual winning weight. Buy a Mega Millions or something and maybe you will get that Ranger Boat!

You have first choice of 3 FREE Adult tickets to Outdoorama this week if you want them. Let me know and I can leave them at will call.

2nd PLACE - TCook with a tiebreaker guess of 46-8 next closest without going over. You have 1st dibs at 2 FREE Adult tickets to Outdoorama if you want them and can make it. Or they are your's for whatever. Let me know.

And honorable mention 3rd PLACE - robhj for going over on the tiebreaker weight but next closest guess at 53-7 - I can give you 1 ticket to Outdoorama if you want and throw in a buy 1-get 1 too if you think you'll come over. Otherwise I will come up with some replacement of similar value if not.

Let me know and congratulations! Thanks everyone for playing along!