First off, that�s not what this is about for Johnny Morris. Second, the Anderson�s have plenty of money. They�re not struggling...

when boat manufacturers find it impossible to sell a FOOL an $80,000 bass boat, then ...and only then... they will cut their huge profits a little.

The Open guys WANT to win and play. They will have the money, as it is part of their plan anyways.

I know three open guys that have been invited to fish the elites over the last two years. Yep....they are poor old, fresh outta college, fishing dudes. They all are making ends meet and will be at it again this coming season.

Three is a much different number than thirty. We shall see.

Fingers crossed this style of fishing does not permeate lower levels of bass fishing. I'm all for an organization challenging B.A.S.S and their antiquated system, but I really think the MLF bank beating style of fishing is going to be a bore to fans. Maybe (probably) Im wrong, who knows.

Umm okay Mr. Jones. Best wishes with BASS

I know three personally. Gotta be way more than the three I know.

When I mentioned Opens I didn�t mean it shouldn�t cost more than the pros, I think the Opens is extreme for the $ and travel.

Has anyone maybe thought there is an agreement with FLW/BPT and that is why top FLW guys didn�t get an invite yet and they will eventually get farmed in and not hurt FLW because they are working without arrogance. I think the Classic will always be around, just ownership changes as it has before

One name keeps being forgotten in all of this. Gary Klein. Duckett and him started MLF. Everyone keeps talking about Morris and Duckett. Let's give Gary his due.

[video:youtube][/video] https://youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg

Nope. Never even considered an agreement between FLW/BPT. Nor do I believe either organization would engage in such a practice.

Some final thoughts for a few days.

BPT launched a new trail that far surpasses anything EVER available to professional fishermen.

BASS counter punched with a weak miss. But fired back with a solid punch today.

BPT is making a 3 yr commitment to their anglers.

BASS is offering a one yr deal. They'll surely move that goalpost tomorrow.

BASS trying to claim increased professional fishing $ and 'exposure' in their 'announcement' today. Really?

I've always lived by a strict standard in my professional career. I give my employer everything I have, every day, start to finish. If my performance warrants more, pay me. If it doesn't, let me go.

I've been in the same BUSINESS situation many Elite (and other) anglers find themselves in today. But only twice in my 34 year career. After communicating to my current employer what was out there, several times, there was no counter-offer available to them. I left both companies. And have thrived well beyond what came before.

Best part is, lots of guys are gonna make a living. For a year, anyway.

On a hypothetical 3-year investment, I'm short selling the BPL IPO disruption and going long on B.A.S.S. & FLW. Looking farther into the future, it's takes time, performance, promotion, and an appropriate forum for professional anglers to build their brand and shorter time to diminish it. I believe that angler brands will suffer as their sponsors transform from angler to entity - weakening the angler's position. BPL will need to constantly draft/develop anglers whom benefit their mission (not sure how or from where) and the question is whether there is a viable replacement pool?

I agree with others and don't believe the B.A.S.S. restructuring is perpetual and sustainable going forward but appreciate their candor in not inferring this...

Why is someone a fool for buying an $80,000 bass boat? Would that also mean, someone is a fool to have a $1MM+ home or a fancy sports car or nice things they happen to like? Everything is relative in life and I wouldn't call someone a fool for buying what they want.

This. I spend not one minute of my day worrying about or judging what another person spends their money on. I�m solely focused on my own spending and fun.

Why on earth anyone would post about that, I�ll never understand... if you can�t afford it don�t buy it. If someone can, don�t begrudge them.

FLW Responds, "As a result of these changes, we�ve been asked how FLW is going to respond, and the answer is: We aren�t." It appears FLW is moving forward with no further changes.

https://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2018-09-20-an-open-letter-to-flw-anglers