Hey 200ZX it is Bayou Black and is located in Gibson,La.

Thanks, Fork Fanatic! That is what I was thinking. Heck all of these aren't too far from me. I might give them a try pending scheduling.

where is the atchafalaya basin

When I fished the Open there a few years ago it was out of Morgan City, La

It should be in Pierre Part, La. out of Belle River public landing on spillway side.

Opinions from a passionate group. �A few questions to support your positions and insight on mine:

1. What do you believe is the purpose of the BFL? �I believe it is simply a primer, feeder, and qualifier for the next level. �From their business perspective, I don't believe it is intended to be an independent revenue stream that survives based on it's income statement - it contributes to the overall value of the FLW brand.

2. What is your commitment to the BFL (circuit angler, angler, circuit co-angler, co-angler, or spectator)? �I've been a spectator for awhile and decided to tentatively commit to BFL in 2012, prior to the schedule announcement, which is why I weighed in on this discussion. �Why does it appear that there is an overabundance of co-anglers relative to anglers while the entry fees do not substantially differ? �I've had others explain that the ROI is better from the co-angler perspective - that's fine if your in it for the money at this level - I'm not. �Not by goal.

Sure, I'd like to see a "home" lake on the circuit but only one that has or might be scheduled for Everstart, etc. �I believe proximity favors the local anglers.

For me, the difference between traveling 5, 7, 9, etc hours to foreign lakes is part of my preparation process. �As you elevate, everything (fees, travel expenses, etc.) increase while your opportunity to pre-practice decreases.

Insight into my position...

atch basin and bayou black are pretty much the same body of water.