BFL entry fees

[dartag]

Just got my info from FLW and see entry fees went up 10 %. They switched to 3 down river and 2 on St-Clair.    Was thinking about fishing them but not sure I want to invest that much more.  Maybe just fish the first one in June.  Had fun at it last year. 

[Hollada]

I'm debating as well.  Didn't fare to well on Erie this year, but who knows what next year could bring :-)

[Team houston]

Come on guys were is your sense of adventure?

[dartag]

I am a fixed income guy now. 

[motocross269]

I was thinking about fishing them also but my daughter's wedding is on the first one in June...so that leaves me with 3 downriver and one on LSC...When I fish downriver the costs go way up because of hotel expenses then I worry about my boat sitting at the hotel....I haven't fished much the last 2 years either because of caring for my dad...so I am a little behind.
Maybe I will register as a Coangler and I can always switch over to a boater because it seems like there is always room for more boaters..  at least that will get me on the water..

[rudycard72]

Im thinkin I will fish the rayovac on erie instead of 5 bfls,5 weekends, 5 prefishes , and 5 drives, that adds up quick.

[motocross269]

Im thinkin I will fish the rayovac on erie instead of 5 bfls,5 weekends, 5 prefishes , and 5 drives, that adds up quick.

I think alot of guys have started to go that route.....If the BASS open schedule was a little more Michigan friendly I would consider that...

[6 lb Smallmouth]

Is it mandatory for a boater and nonboater to enter these together?  Just curious since I am thinking I wouldn't mind fishing 1 or 2 next season and I don't know if I would have to find a boater.  I see a lot of nonboats looking for boaters.  Thanks. 

[Hollada]

Not mandatory.  Just guarantees you a spot.  Signing up without a boater's member number gets you on a wait list. 

[Manateehunter]

Does anyone know if there is still open spots for these BFL tournaments or do they fill up fairly quick?

[dartag]

they have not had a full field for as long as I have fished.  If you are fishing as a co-angler it will help to find a boater to link with.  Then your are guaranteed to get in.  If you don't know one you can post on here and try and find one.   

Good luck...