I am ready to get this season started. I am looking forwards to the ABA's first event of the season on Kent Lake 5/6/07 at the West Launch. Followed by St. Clair on 5/20/07
Here is our complete 2007 schedule.
http://www.americanbassanglers.com/districts2007.php?district=7 (http://www.americanbassanglers.com/districts2007.php?district=7)
2007 Paper Tournament Rules (Note there is one small change in bold)
Everyone must have a Golden Rule Weigh Master GG-51 Large Mouth Bass Bump Board. If you don't have one I will have a dozen on hand at a cost of $15.00 per board.
In the ABA we draw to see who rides with whom... Your non-boater would measure your fish and write them down and you would his. We take your best 5 fish as your final weight.
Boaters if you bring a non-boater with you your both guaranteed to fish. If you show up without a boater or non-boater it is first come first serve. You must have your link with you at the time of registration.
IN the ABA you cannot knowingly catch the same fish twice and count it.. nor can your non-boater catch a fish you caught, nor can you tell a friend about a fish you caught during the event. If a written complaint is made and the official feels you violated the rule you will be DQed...
This is basically and inch tournament but we convert inches to weight for several reasons.
1) Standings are computed in weight on our site and on our official paperwork.
2) Year end standings...
3) It's cool to say I caught X amount of weight ..
If you've never done an ABA paper tourney I highly suggest you give it a try. I think you will enjoy it..
Tight lines ......
What is this link you speak of?
I guess I need a non-boater for Kent. Anyone?
-Matt
didn't pre-registered anglers get picked before anglers that signed up the day of the event.. i know last year my non boater fished and his brother was one that didn't. hope the ice and snow melt by then.
Any non-boater want to sign up with me let me know.
Quote from: gbaade on April 12, 2007, 11:42:23 AM
What is this link you speak of?
Boaters and Non-boaters who register together (link) are guaranteed to fish.
Boaters and Non-Boaters who sign up without a link are chosen by the order they register.
If we have more boaters then non-boaters (or vice versa) those who did not link will be the odd men out.
I also am looking for a nonboater. pm me
Do you have to be a member to fish the paper tournaments?
im in as a non boater pm if you wanna link
Quote from: Langer on April 13, 2007, 06:45:59 PM
Do you have to be a member to fish the paper tournaments?
Yes but anyone can become a member $25 per year and you get our magazine. This allows you to fish any ABA event anywhere. If your a Federation Member you can get a free membership.
Quote from: csfishslayer on April 13, 2007, 06:49:47 PM
im in as a non boater pm if you wanna link
I thought you were linking with Drew?
something for guys to consider when looking into joining the ABA is that your $25 membership is good in all ABA divisions across the country, lets say you and your family are in florida at disney world and you decide you want to try fishing for florida hogs but have no boat and no knowlege of the area well its as simple as finding an ABA tourney in florida and showing up as a non boater and getting a guided trip for $70 with a shot at a refund thats the best deal out there.
i am looking for a non boater to link with to guarantee entry. pm me if interested.
steve smith
Im a non boater. And if I join BFL today - will I get a 1 year ABA membership free ? Means would I get to fish this event free ? Please advise
Quote from: mojo on April 18, 2007, 07:01:29 PM
Im a non boater. And if I join BFL today - will I get a 1 year ABA membership free ? Means would I get to fish this event free ? Please advise
No .... The ABA has no affiliation with the BFL ....
You would need to become an ABA member $25.00 ... If you were a Federation Member you could get your ABA Membership for free ... Everyone has to pay the entry fee.
See this link for more details - http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=2239.0 (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=2239.0)
For sure Im in with drew pm let me no
how many boats you got for kent?
we'll have 13-14 boats in our club event - we can all get along. :)D
i'll be the guy in the "little red skeeter".
Boss I sent you a message
anthony, check your messages....
Sunday Kent Lake. Any non-boaters out there want to link up? Check in starts at 5:30am according to Anthony ;D
2 questions
1 Does every person need a Golden Rule or just every boat?
2 Can you use nets?
just one golden rule per boat and yes you can use a net.
Registration - 5:30 am - 6:00 am
Pre-Meeting starts at 6pm.
Make sure your registered by 6 AM.
Bring a Co-Angler with you if you can... everyone must be paired in a paper tourney.
pm?
Anthoney meant am I just talked to him he doesnt have time to get on the computer and fix it.
still looking for a non boater if anyone is interested PM me.
going to be on Kent around 11:00. white Ranger 185 with a chubby guy on the front.
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Looks like I'm linking up with Durand Dan....see you guys there..
Results Are ?????????
congrats on the win eric I was soo focused on what I was working on most of the day I didnt see you catch anything but I do remember looking up a few times and realizing you were still back behind me did you get them off that little island that was behind me and a little down from jeff? they wouldnt bite until the sun got up high and bright in the mid day to afternoon for us on that one spot I was working then it was a blast I think my co had a great time too he boated 3 keepers and alot of shorts and broke off a nice fish, did you get your bites in the morning or afternoon.
I wasn't in the money but I did get a limit. Caught two smallies, 3lbs 9oz and 3lbs 4ozs before all the boats had blasted off. The rest of the day was a lot slower. Ended up with a over 13lbs. Had a great time though!
Thanks Eric - Your a Class Act
These Paper events are sometimes a pain but they are still a ton of fun. Good Luck Eric sorry you wont be at St. Clair