So Howell is winning catching over 20 with 1.15 average??? LOL--so whoever wins the dink derby will probably end up winning, we'll just have to see

So in a real tournament Tharp would probably be on top with catching 9 fish with a 3.03 avg
There were some good big ones caught today by Tharp and Birge and I'd imagine there will be bigger caught as weaver continues to warm this week

Just going to have to retrain my brain to have to watch this style

Would be kind of neat to see them run catch/release with live leaderboard just as they do now, but only keeping their best 5 for daily total

I like the format. Thought they did a great job for the first one they did. My 20 year old non fishing children will get caught up in what is going on in MLF show and sit down and watch it. Would never happen with a Bassmaster or FLW wrap up show. Watching them throw big bags on scales and pull out two bass afterwards is not more exciting especially when you already know who won. I think having a different format that appeals to not hardcore 5 biggest bass is all that matters anglers will attract new people to watch bass fishing. If they had made it the same as the other two than there would have been no reason to start it. I think their very existence is forcing the other tours to raise their level of production so even those who do not like MLF format will benefit. It is funny to see how people enjoy different aspects of the same sport. I enjoy going out on Squaw and catching 20 to 40 bass with most being keepers. Others get on here and say that sucks and they would rather fish all day for a couple of bites with the chance to catch a big one.To each his own.

Lol, now that would be something. Look I get that there�s a contingent who�s just grumpy about this change, doesn�t handle change well and is grasping at any last bit of nostalgia. I just prefer rooting for success of the platforms important to our sport. It�s big picture man, not worrying about choppy live coverage or if the announcers are talking too much.

I�m a fan of all of it, MLF, BASS and FLW. Seems like this is a 50/50 deal for most so there�s going to be plenty of whining from the gallery...

FLW at Rayburn was the best live coverage I have ever watched. I couldn't quit watching it and couldn't wait for the next day. I watched about 20 minutes of the MLF today and turned it off, just wasn't doing anything for me.

Look I get that there�s a contingent who�s just grumpy about this change, doesn�t handle change well and is grasping at any last bit of nostalgia. I just prefer rooting for success of the platforms important to our sport. It�s big picture man, not worrying about choppy live coverage or if the announcers are talking too much.
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+1 And it's all FREE! Just like when MLF came about, (and wasn't free) we heard all the bitching and moaning. That concept went on to become #1 on The Outdoor Channel. For three straight years. Attracting so many sponsor dollars, it morphed into the BPT. And most of the naysayers became subscribers and big fans of MLF. Most polished, best produced fishing show on television. Ever. Rest assured, the BPT will exceed the mark set by the original. Give 'em time to work out the kinks. BPT admitted there would be multiple challenges on the front end. Especially with coverage.

Still probably dinks but it was 1 lb 15oz (1.91) avg. Howell is more than 36 pounds ahead of half the field (20 of "best in the world") who are wishing they could of had a dinkfest like that.

I�m just yankin your chain.

I like just about any kind of competitive fishing. Hell, I even DVR wicked tuna for Christ sakes. The key being COMPETITIVE fishing. I don�t enjoy lazy fishing, and I hate the taste of fish. So, I buy 10-12 licenses a year to fish with adrenaline. I�d like to have a MLF type tourney. I might be good at it, since catching 2 pounders seemsto be be my forte lately.

Under 2lb average sounds riveting

I didn�t get to watch much but what I did watch was really well done. Definitely enjoyed it more than I thought. They did clarify that group b does not get to watch LIVE.. which I expected.. I did see where randy Howell put a recap of his day on Instagram.. do the group b anglers see that (or this forum for that matter) and how does it impact their decisions..

I agree!

He caught 17, 18, 19 more "dinks" that several of the "best in the world" which seems to be an humbling experience.

Makes an old regular Joe not feel so bad about not catching 10-20 or more every time he goes to the lake.

I wish no ill will on any Tour. I thought the announcing was just ok. Switching anglers so often, and having very little 3 box stunk. The video quality was exceptional. I found it compelling that no one is talking about how Ish fish was weighed, then he asked for weight on another scale and it was 10oz heavier. He knew that larger fish was bigger. And then he started weighing multiple times. He even told the Marshall you need to get that scale calibrated after day is over. How many ounces did he lose, or others during the day from smaller fish, or gain? All different scales. What if you were doing that for a living and you were 2oz out of check range after seeing that? How would you feel?
My biggest problem is it seems like so much of this was done out of spite. Did the industry need changes? Yes. But spite doesn�t do anyone good. And with all the social feeds to boot, you can�t tell me Group B didn�t see anything from today. I wish them well, BASS, and FLW just as much. I like the format in a way, but all the variables keep me from feeling like it is the purest form,

What?!, I never saw any of that

Whats the average fish weight from a bassmaster tourney?

I didn�t get to watch it so who advanced I cannot find the results and are the other�s fishing today.

Day 1 results

They have to fish two days to advance. Group A was yesterday and tomorrow.
Group B Today and Friday.