I�ve read/heard that they will have an �expo� of sort at the end of each day where you can interact with the fisherman. I would also imagine they�ll have something similar to Bass Live throughout the day as they know how successful that has been.

The great thing is that it�s all in the anglers hands. All 80 get a sayso in how/what happens.

From Drew Benton (to hit on all 80 get a sayso)

There�s nothing in (writing) to protect you for not being an owner. You don�t have anything invested like they do. They told us we�d have a seat at the table as far as how the payouts go, but we don�t have a seat at the table if you make one of those guys mad.

I think this is huge and something i honestly havent thought much about. Can you imagine one of the lower level invites protesting Boyd or Klein? I dont see it happening... The selection process also still rubs me wrong, as well. They say they want the anglers that will grow the sport? I would guess that it is a coincidence everyone associated Duckett fishing got an invite and a competitor like John Crews and Missile baits got left out? Its politics, plain and simple. Which is part of the industry and its fine.. but dont get on you high horse and tell us its just about growing bass fishing... Its about money and who you know..

Fairly certain that it was Horton who I heard say it. I guess the original MLF guys have more skin in the game.

I�ve seen this several places now and I don�t understand. Missile bait makes plastics (and some t shirts). Duckett makes rod and reels and zero soft plastics... how are they competitors?

I think this is huge and something i honestly havent thought much about. Can you imagine one of the lower level invites protesting Boyd or Klein? I dont see it happening... The selection process also still rubs me wrong, as well. They say they want the anglers that will grow the sport? I would guess that it is a coincidence everyone associated Duckett fishing got an invite and a competitor like John Crews and Missile baits got left out? Its politics, plain and simple. Which is part of the industry and its fine.. but dont get on you high horse and tell us its just about growing bass fishing... Its about money and who you know.. [/quote]

I�ve seen this several places now and I don�t understand. Missile bait makes plastics (and some t shirts). Duckett makes rod and reels and zero soft plastics... how are they competitors?[/quote]

I could be wrong, but are they the only two anglers that are the primary owner and operator of a tackle company? i may be missing someone, Im not sure.. and i am not saying they are direct competitors... does a soft bait MLF sponsor have influence on the selection process and view it as a way to limit Missile baits exposure??? did it play a factor at all??, i have no clue.. i do think its a legitimate question..

I�ve seen this several places now and I don�t understand. Missile bait makes plastics (and some t shirts). Duckett makes rod and reels and zero soft plastics... how are they competitors?[/quote]


I could be wrong, but are they the only two anglers that are the primary owner and operator of a tackle company? i may be missing someone, Im not sure.. and i am not saying they are direct competitors... does a soft bait MLF sponsor have influence on the selection process and view it as a way to limit Missile baits exposure??? did it play a factor at all??, i have no clue.. i do think its a legitimate question.. [/quote]

I didn�t think of sponsor conflicts. That makes sense

I believe Timmy Horton owns Profound Outdoors, a lire manufacturer.

Anyone hear Jared Lintner on Ike live, kinda makes you wonder how many of these guys naively jumped into this thing blinded by the cash and promises of fame...

No more boat flipping giants. It�s all about portside lippin of dinks. ....oh and STUPID fish landing violations called by stiffs in football ref jerseys and molester shades.

I can�t, honestly, see the excitement of this format.

Just saw on twitter about Scott Martin saying it�s been stressful about choosing so I guess he might have gotten an invite.

He said no invite on his YouTube video

Look at it this way in 10 years will anyone remember whether it was a watered down classic ? Nope. Same with a blue trophy for the regular season. The field may not have the depth for a season or two, but over three to four seasons they will be ok. The object ultimately is one of two categories, you want trophies or money. The money is in BASS now A lot of the extra purse in MLF is not guaranteed. Lets say that it takes the young guns a season or two. If a Vet like Combs or Zaldain wins this year, that is a quick $100,000 in their pocket. Also it is realistic that a guy like a Combs or Zaldain has 0 entry fee's this season. That is like a $50,000 bonus right out of the gate.

Scott's post and video did its job. It got views. But it was defitently click-bait. He says it was a stressful 2 weeks making a decision but then says he never got an invite. Yeah what a decision he had to make. Real complicated.

Very true . I thought the same