It seems the local officials have analysis and studies from past events to support the article and it contradicts what some people here view as common sense and reality. Personally, I will trust the conclusions coming from their due diligence before I would come to my own unsubstantiated conclusion, just because I don’t like what their determinations came to.

From the article: when the first event in Orange attracted a then record 30,000 plus fishing fans.

This isn’t the areas first rodeo... they’ve hosted BASS and others in the past and I am sure they have a keen understanding of the positive (and negative) economic impact these events can have on their local communities.

You ever been to Orange TX, BIG O? That's 6K of the 18k population looking for something to do for a few days.

No sir, I sure haven’t. I don’t really see the relevance either. My post is based on what’s written in the article, and by the looks of it, there seems to be a lot of concurring agreement within the community as there are numerous local officials being quoted as it relates to this event.

“Our sincere hope is that the businesses of Orange County see a positive impact from the influx of anglers and visitors and that our local residents are able to enjoy a fun, family-friendly event."[/quote]


Well since you posted it. According to that it doesn't look like a sure thing. They HOPE that businesses see a positive impact. Lmao

key words...."if the fishing is good".......look at what happened to Zapata/falcon lake area after BASS held a touny there with record breaking catches.....I fished down there for several years during that time and every motel in town was full for about 4 months each year...I believe james at Falcon tackle told me he sold fishing licenses to people from 37 different states in either a 10 day or one month period....

It seems the local officials have analysis and studies from past events to support the article and it contradicts what some people here view as common sense and reality. Personally, I will trust the conclusions coming from their due diligence before I would come to my own unsubstantiated conclusion, just because I don’t like what their determinations came to.

From the article: when the first event in Orange attracted a then record 30,000 plus fishing fans.

This isn’t the areas first rodeo... they’ve hosted BASS and others in the past and I am sure they have a keen understanding of the positive (and negative) economic impact these events can have on their local communities.[/quote]

You ever been to Orange TX, BIG O? That's 6K of the 18k population looking for something to do for a few days. [/quote]

No sir, I sure haven’t. I don’t really see the relevance either. My post is based on what’s written in the article, and by the looks of it, there seems to be a lot of concurring agreement within the community as there are numerous local officials being quoted as it relates to this event.
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Two of the Chamber Board members justifying the check they wrote and a LEO explaining his duties is " a lot of concurring agreement"?

Having been a member of BASS and fishing BASSMASTER events all across the south, my knowledge is very first hand. During our meetings on the last practice day(Wednesday), it is common for city officials to be present and speak to us anglers. They usually want to thank us (ANGLERS, STAFF, BASS EMPLOYEES) for the generous revenue WE brought to their towns during the weeks past, and the current week. The cities words of their owns mouths is where I get the information. BASSMASTER, while of my choices to fish and follow on media, is NOT the only tour that brings the anglers and their money to a local economy. Every tour/trail generates money. Even down to the ice chest/beer drinks crowd on local weeknighter tourneys. They spend money fishing, eating, drinking, fueling trucks/boats.

Sorry Big O. You have some valid points....this one ain’t gonna hold water.

It's like a car wreck, I have him on ignore, but click on the posts just to see what outlandish thing he has said next.

Well played!
Hook,line and sinker!

To easy.

Not sure what you mean. This isn’t about something I have said or am saying... this was about what the local TX officials are saying regarding the upcoming event. I am sure all the BASS people associated with putting on the event are contributors, and I don’t think that’s even discounted or unrecognized in what was written. I just posted because someone took the time to evaluate the economic impact the event brings to that area.... they claimed $1 million. Now, If you want to suggest that total amount can be attributed completely to BASS staff and associated people of the event, well, go ahead, but I will have a hard time accepting that. 30,000 people don’t go through the proverbial turnstiles at the event location and not spend something.

It seems the $1 million written in the previous article may be an underestimation from an economic impact and they are expecting what could be “record crowds”.

From the news report:

The Bassmaster Elite has brought huge crowds in previous years. The B.A.S.S. organization says previous crowds have reached more than 96,000.
Despite COVID restrictions being eased, officials with B.A.S.S. and Orange County are still asking fans practice social distancing and are encouraging frequent hand-washing.
“Our priority is offering an event that is responsibly operated and safe for everyone involved while still being fun and competitive," Akin said.
The large-scale tournament was a economic boost for Orange following the devastation from Harvey in 2017.
Tournament coordinators with the Orange Chamber of Commerce estimate that the tournament has the potential for an economic impact of $3 million for the area.

Should be a pretty big shindig... Good for Orange, Tx., good for BASS... Dan

Newby here does Big O work for Bass? If he doesn't he should ! There is not enough good fishing programs on so I watch both and are both entertaining. Scott Martin will help with the popularity of Bass IMO my 15 yr old son and 16 yr old nephew watch him on Youtube and his show are enjoyable. Bass does have less recognizable pro's than MLF but both formats are so different I don't understand the riff between them. Cant wait for BMC in June on Ray Roberts.