TTBC Coming to Ray Roberts 2016

Looks like they're coming to Ray Roberts this year. May 20-22

VERY cool.

Thanks for the info. Saw the official press release; looks like they are hosting some activities at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Should have a huge turn out.

http://www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com/20...iversary-event/


I truly believe that Roberts will get a BASS Classic someday soon as well.

Awesome!!

Roberts?!?!?! Poor ba$tard$

There goes that fishery.

That fishery has been gone for years already

Nice. Should be entertaining

Especially the people watching. All those boats following A pro to the back of Indian... Sign Me Up!!!


In all seriousness, finally a Nationally Televised BIG event on a DFW (proper) lake in the 'modern era'!

Why in the world would they go to Frisco instead of Denton????

Sponsored by Toyota, so they go to the Toyota stadium.

How do you marshal this?

Should be very interesting. Will have to put it in n the calendar

Ahhh, didn't think of that....

Pretty far though considering Denton being right there. They must be getting a great deal on it.

It's probably Free. Not to mention their Toyota Plant is also going to be in North Plano!

Denton is also more centralized between Dallas and Tarrant county... would probably draw better crowds as a result. Either way, its completely AWESOME that the event is on Ray Bob!

That's gonna be sweet

1+

5 guys will catch all the fish the others will be like WTH?

More like a few lower units!

They title the stadium in Frisco and for the concert venue there's nothing better. That place will be jammed packed and awesome. Other than maybe the UNT stadium, Denton has nothing close and that doesn't make sense for Toyota. I'm sick about the dates selected as I'll miss it but this will be an awesome event. No offense to the folks at Fork but the experience at that stadium rain or shine will be world class and awesome for DFW anglers and their families. Outstanding move for TTBC.

I like watching big tourneys on TV at other peoples lakes. Not sure I am happy about all that traffic at my lake. Not sure I am happy about a bunch of pros beating up my fish! Yes I know they are not my fish and it is not my lake but I like to think so. Guess I will go watch and enjoy the show!

Lakes going to get throttled in May , TTT championship is the week before

No marshals. Only judges. What ramp are they going out of anybody know?

Major League Fishing was out at Isle duBois. Don't know whether they will follow suit. Back on a non-slot lake will they go back to a standard weigh-in format? Lots to learn over the next few months!

Sweet this on Ray bob and bass fest on texoma nice to see north Texas get some of the action.



You guys can say what you want about the weights but I would be willing to bet they are close to if not higher than what they were on fork this year.

MLF style they could catch another 100lb. sack out there... 100 1lb. spotted bass!

great more fish killed

Not all was outta the State Park, the finals launched @ Buck Creek.

That's right, they launched up there, I thought their stage setup stayed down at the park.

I call shotgun with Brad!

I call ridin shotgun in Brad's boat!

Why do you say this? Do you have any idea how the TTBC works. Fish are caught weighed released within a minute normally. Only ones come in to stage are the ones over a select length that will be announced to judges and pros.

Lol, they weigh them right on the water in real time in this event and release them on the spot. I'm fairly certain it's the lowest mortality rate of any kind of format. Maybe do a little more research before making this kind of comment...

That time of year the weights will be a lot better than when MLF came. Should be a great event.

Lol I would love to get a spot as a judge but I'm not real sure wha I have to do to get set up. I doubt there will be any open spots anyway.


Also will be nice to see the pros attack the lake the week after I'm fishing the ttt championship.

Have they renovated the soccer field in Frisco?, haven't been there in like 10 years.

It may barely be 10 years old. Not sure it's in need of renovation?

$$$$$

Depending on where you stayed at Fork, It would have taken you 30 minutes to get over to the SRA. So I don't think its a big deal having to go over to Frisco. The stadium is only 28 to 30 miles. I already made reservations for my RV for the whole week.

On 380 that means two hours

It has gotten pretty bad but its not that bad.

I live maybe two miles from the Toyote Park so this will be awesome. I can leave my house and be at Jordan in 30 - 35 minutes. It's not a long drive.

This stuff makes me chuckle a bit. For years I've watched everyone complain that North Texas gets snubbed by the pro level events. Now all of sudden it's too far to drive to Frisco? From Ft Worth to Rockwall to Sherman and South of Dallas, if you like bass fishing and country music this should be an easy event to find a way to attend.

You'll also have an opportunity in June to run up for BASSfest on Texoma. No more excuses for North Texas anglers to not show up and have some fun and watch the pros... but wait...

I don't think anyone said it was too far , just that Denton is a large city to pass by to go to Frisco . I do understand why they're doing it though

Sweet y'all all know what's next to Toyota stadium? Rudys BBQ now I'm
Excited haha!

What's it going to take to win?

3 day total 118lbs

3 day total, no 5 fish limit =120 plus total weight.

Wait. I want in.....


Why don't they come to Texas ?
Why are they driving past Denton?
Why are they gonna kill the fish?

Haha.

I think it's cool. I'd follow them in my boat, but it's too slow. Lol
I'd have to guess where they'd fish and wait for them to show up, but I'd obviously guess wrong. And no boats would come to me. Lol

Guess I'll have to set my DVR for some time in 2017 to record it.

Spot on Mark Jones

Bunch of wimmins on this thread......

Eat a snickers YAMADOGGY

Some of the people on this forum never cease to amaze me.....there is not a single negative thing I can think about them having this event on Ray Roberts and all the other festivities at the Toyota facility. You can't even begin to compare the lodging and restaurants available in the Frisco area compared to Fork and in my opinion maybe even Denton. Denton is a great little liberal college town but it doesn't have a facility like the Toyota stadium. Yes, it may be a shorter drive but its probably worth the extra 15-20 minutes to get to Frisco given the set up they will have here. I live on the West Side of Frisco and it takes me 35 minutes to get to the IDB State Park.....so in big bass fishing tourney that is nothing of a drive.

This will ensure I attend my first TTBC event. Won't go watch anything on the water but definitely gonna go see some of the great shows they put on.

I agree...this will draw a huge crowd.

i think it's a great idea, I would kill to be a Judge... I wish it was in April, me and Sinkey fished a Champs event there in April one yr and the weights were unbelieveable. Someone weighed a SAL. and didn't win. It took 35+ I think.. Super venue at Frisco too, really looking forward to this, it's great for North Texas... I agree with Perry on the BASS event, this could be the ground work for one upcoming

I made what could be looked at as a negative comment, but it has nothing to do with the event or where they are doing it. Ray Roberts is my personal kryptonite and I remember MLF out there and how they struggled. I hope it fishes well for them and I will attend the event.

They are about to drop some major money in to Toyota Stadium

http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2015/10/14/...national-soccer

Are they going to the MLF format from best 5 before?

I fished that event and most the teams sucked it up... Robert's is one tuff fishery... NOT a Fan.

Its gong to be a phenomenal event, my apologies for voicing an opinion about the venue.

The MLF results from 2014 might be a good indicator of what to expect but that was when the water was still way low.

http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=7607

Well maybe some hydrilla will return , lake won't be low . Should be very exciting to watch

Not MLF format, just best five for the day . So I guess the weight for the guy with 6 fish total might be a good indicator.

You forgot your fishing hat that day, I've had some phenomenal trips there OzMan...

Get with the program! After party in my backyard.

My guess in a best 5 daily is 75-85lbs. over the three days. I think after seeing all the tiny bass we had after the flood, there will be a LOT of small aggressive fish in the lake next year that they will have to sift through to get to the bigger ones. I also think the fish will mostly be post spawn and not as heavy as they could be.

I'm looking forward to going out there to follow some guys around. I have a bad feeling none of them will be fishing the stuff I usually fish

I plan to be out there each day, guarding my spot!

So is Fork sometimes for Most, but they will prove it just as they did fork maybe not 100 lbs+ over the 3 days but expect it to be probably 25Lbs+ each day to stay in top 5 several figure it out plus thats what they do for a living catch big sacks of bass day in and day out.

MLF didn't allow prefishing or info, TTBC will have both.

What did you say that address was over there? You got a pool- or a pond. The pond will be good for me.

Oh and by the way, these guys are gonna smoke-em May.

Raybob fish don't gang up as much as Fork fish do. All the fish in Fork stay together. That's why I can't ever catch 'em. Gotta find 'em first. RayBob fish are more scattered here and there, and you could possibly catch a couple of biggens together, but not 10 of 'em like on Fork. I'll say 25lb sacks will be on the high end daily creel for the pros, maybe someone will hit 30 but doubtful.

It will take 30lbs a day and you might be right there might now be huge schools but in the right spot you can catch 5-6 nice fish. They will have time to prefish and gain info about the lake I would be shocked if the winner has less than 90lbs and yes some will struggle as do I on most occasions. These guys will catch some big fish and may open some people's eyes about the fishing at Ray Roberts they will be there at the right time to put some big bags together. If someone hits the rights spots 3 days in a row it might be possible to break 100lbs.

I don't think you are factoring in how difficult it is to catch a massive bag, multiple days in a row. Roberts kicks out 30lbs sacks in 1 day team tournaments in March and April. Could it kick one out in late May? Sure, it could. But doing it 3 days in a row? no way. That doesn't happen on the best lakes in the country during peak times.

Platinum Team Trail had a 2 day event out there in 2014. It was exactly 1 month later than the TTBC is scheduled. It took 38lbs to win over two dats...and if you think the pros are THAT much better than some of the dudes that fished that deal, you are mistaken.

with how clear ray bob is now. I bet some giant bags are caught on big swimbaits especially post spawn fish looking to feed up.

3o+ for the 3 days will be the bench mark to win for sure,, as I said in an earlier post-wish it was in April.
For May that will be a feat, imo. Not impossible by a long shot, that lake can really impress when you least expect it.. This will be good..

If a repeat of weather in May of this year happens next year during this event......Post your thoughts on what will happen.

Bring'em to squaw...

No rainout for the events, they'll find a way to get on the lake if it is 7 ft high. With a cold, wet winter, they could be in the middle of the spawn when they hit that lake. It is usually behind anyway, right? I have a club tournament out there the following week, so I might be out there "pre-fishing"!

The lake is in a lot better shape this year than it was in the past few years. With the winter weather that is predicted I would be willing to bet they are not completely done spawning. I know my fishing abilities are average or maybe a hair above and I have fished with pros before and there is no comparison in fishing abilities. I have been consistently catching 13-15 lbs the past few weeks with the lake fishing a lot tougher now than it will be in May. Putting 3 days together on Ray Roberts will be tough, but someone will do it.

You guys are welcome t your opinions and we will see what happens in May.

I can't figure out when locals estimate such huge weights is it they are cheerleaders for the fishery or is it a passive aggressive way to brag about own skills on lake and put down best pros in world when they don't come close to estimate.

???? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat, left fielded me there Rob.

I have been fishing Roberts regularly as my home lake since 1993 and I don't think I have ever caught 5 - 6lb. fish in one day. I am just your average non tournament fun fisherman but still we consistently catch good fish out there. It has taken all of those years finding hundreds of spots and the techniques that work on them to be able to consistently catch those good fish. After all that TOW, the lake still kicks my butt sometimes. Is the potential for 30lb. sacks there? Sure but a 30lb. sack three days in a row in post spawn on Ray Roberts will be really tough! I look for 20lb. average sacks with the top guys averaging 25lb. As for venue, as someone who lives in Denton, I am so happy the party and the traffic that goes with it is in Frisco and I will be happy to drive over there to see it.

Is this five fish or as many as you can catch?

Wanna bet on this? I'm no ray Roberts pro but I am willing to bet some money that nobody breaks 90 pounds. Let alone 80. It will take 60-65 maybe if they get lucky. Let's wager! This lake is a different lake, they will struggle and 20 pounds a day will win it.

I think Barrett is right unless we get grass back

Best 5 each day, just like all previous TTBCs.

I will eat my crow if I am wrong but brad I think your giving them or the lake a little too much credit. This is a lake that has seen just a couple one day 30 pound bags over the last 5 years during tournaments. You really think someone is going to do that 3 days in a row. These guys are good but they are not God. Also remember the lake is gonna get smoked Friday, Saturday and Sunday before guys fishing ttt. In the last 3 months I don't think anyone has been able to bust 18 pounds in any tournament. Most being won with 15 pounds or less.

I think you were being helpful fouz , sorry I don't keep up with previous ttbc. Thanks

No apology necessary, bud.

I'll agree with Barrett on this one. I think the winner will be around 60. I expect someone will bust a 30 pound bag one day though.

I bet I beat my PB of popcorn intake by the time this event wraps up.

Exactly, I even offered Dobyns Champ Extreme rods as bet on Scott Gordon's FB.

Whats the over/under you guys are talking about? 75?

I will take the under on that all day long, with confidence!

I wonder if it is a big of a concern of the chance of a terrorist attack. Frisco and the immediate area have had numerous people linked to the radical muslim world.

Hopefully TTBC will go above and beyond to ensure the security and safety of it's patrons.

I will do the same for anyone that wants to. Except lets make it a power tackle PG 104

With the past weights at Conroe and Fork, Ray Roberts could be a one and done if the lake doesn't produce. Hopefully the weights are high and they return in the future.

You're right Doug I hear terrorist love bass fishing

yes I had 2 guys with RPG's on a brushpile this morning

None of you have a clue.......just none of you!

Ill be guarding the windmill.

I wonder if anyone will find that basket that is used to win most big tournaments at RR?

I will bet that the lower unit shops will be working overtime for those three days.

What if someone hits the windmill with their lower unit . That would be insane

There is three different routes to take you from the State park to Toyota stadium that take less than forty five minutes.

Are you talking about the Barrett basket?

Saw 3 ISIS fighters on a BassCat at Lewisville the other day.

Drop shotting.... of course they were drop shotting.

My secret it out. And i obviously could not find it this year lol!

The kind of fish Barrett catches wont fit in a basket.... he needs a 53' trailer to fit 5 of em in there.

I got one of my fish out of my live well the other day with a minnow net. Dead serious. My days have past!

I'm not going to wager anything on the weights. I stated my opinion and you guys stated yours, I could be wrong and so could you simple as that. I don't have the money to throw around to compete with you 2 guys anyway.


I will be happy to take some of your money on the lake sunday though

This just got real

Boo Yah....

Where has Barrett been lately anyways

FYI... This may be the last Sunday tourney so you guys better get on it. I have to werk It wasn't like I was anything to worry about anyways lol. This will just make someones Christmas stockings a little skinnier.

I have been bow hunting. Always switch gears around the rut!

Maybe they will stick around for the Sunday tournament, you know it has pretty good payouts!!!


Just kidding!! I will definately be up there to watch some of the guys!!!

I only make smart bets! betting on my fishing skills vs. you Brad is NOT smart. Good luck, I'm out there flinging arrows for another few weeks.

I'm getting Garmin this year though, you will need to show me how to use!

I hope the Dallas lake produces better than the Dallas Cowboys who you will not be seen in February contrary to what Tony Romo says.