BASS All Star event on Muskegon!

[djkimmel]

We have lots of water and good fishing. It should happen more often. Maybe it will...

[Mcfish]

Wow, my home lake is gonna host a BASS event.  This is kind of surreal.

Hopefully the City of Muskegon doesn't screw this up.   

[djkimmel]

We can help them avoid that. Let's get some good crowds down there every day doing some hollerin'! I will post details about events and activities as I find out about them. I would like to see B.A.S.S. in Michigan every year.

[Mike S.]

I am really hoping that they will not allow people to fish from the docks at Fisherman's on that weekend. It will really look bad for us if a group of the best anglers in the world hit our waters and watch the fish they weigh get snagged after they are released. It is bad on tournament nights down there. I'm willing to bet that Muskegon will screw this up too. It is almost inevitable. We will see.

My wife and I were talking about this last night. She says, "Do you think those guys are going to catch really big fish here?  There aren't big ones in Muskegon. " I told her that we will probably be amazed at what we see go across the scales. They are programmed to find monsters, and there's no doubt in my mind Muskegon has them. Just have to be found.

[mikesmiph]

I doubt they will release at the dock Mike. They usually take the fish out into the lake. Lets hope so anyway.

[djkimmel]

No details yet. They may not weigh in there. I expect all those details will be handled in a cooperative effort.

There are plenty of big fish in Muskegon Lake. It has always been a productive lake for lots of fish and big fish of many kinds.

[Mike S.]

They could go all out and do the weigh in at the Walker Arena. Then they could drive in just like at the Classic.  Regardless, I will be there.

[mikesmiph]

There are plenty of big fish in Muskegon Lake. It has always been a productive lake for lots of fish and big fish of many kinds.



Except when I fish it

[thedude]

the low water over the last 5 years has put a damper on the fishing there. its still pretty good when compared to a lot of places. The fish are there, it will be interesting to see how these guy do and maybe learn a few fresh perspectives on the lake as well.

[Mcfish]

I'm willing to bet that Muskegon will screw this up too. It is almost inevitable. We will see.

You've seen the city leaders in action too I see.   

[Mike S.]

Been watching it since 1995. It's truly disappointing to see the great things they have killed. The air show, Summer Celebration. Next will be Bike Time, and then BASS will not want to come back either. That's just an assumption, but it seems to be the trend.

Mcfish, have we met before?

[djkimmel]

How about LET'S NOT LET THAT HAPPEN?!? I'm hoping to keep B.A.S.S. coming back as often as possible!

[Mike S.]

You and me both.  It is really exciting to have an event like this so close to home for a change. It would be really cool to have an Elite Series tournament here one day. There is so much water to cover, and so many awesome lakes connected to Lake Michigan. It could be an amazing event. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[Mcfish]

How about LET'S NOT LET THAT HAPPEN?!? I'm hoping to keep B.A.S.S. coming back as often as possible!

Sorry that I'm so cynical about the city.  But their amount of fail regarding events is epic.  I'll be happy to volunteer during the week leading up to the event if needed. 

[Mcfish]

Mcfish, have we met before?

I don't think so.  Lifelong Ravenna guy here.  We should go fishing some time. 

[Waterfoul]

Hey Dan, do you know how we can go about siging up or volunteering to be camera/chase boats for this event? 

[Mike S.]

Mcfish, have we met before?

I don't think so.  Lifelong Ravenna guy here.  We should go fishing some time. 

Seriously?  Ravenna?  I work at Metal Technologies in Ravenna. I've been there 11 years now.

[djkimmel]

Hey Dan, do you know how we can go about siging up or volunteering to be camera/chase boats for this event? 

Not yet. They often offer first dibs in some events to the local B.A.S.S. federation but I wonder if this event isn't an exception due to the size? I will find out as much as I can at the end of the month at the D & R spring show.

[Mcfish]

There were a couple of updates in the Muskegon Chronicle yesterday.

BASS will be in town sometime in April to plan the festivities which are being billed as a family oriented event that will be held at Heritage Landing.

They will be taking a look at Muskegon Lake along with White Lake.  It's great that they're including other waters in the tournament.  It will be interesting to see the different tactics/spots they come up with.

In addition to the dozen pro's, four college teams will compete against each other.  I'm anxious to see the young guns go at it.

Heritage Landing is a great spot for the event in my opinion.  And I'm encouraged that the Muskegon County Community Development/Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau is overseeing the event.

It sounds like after the April meeting, local organizers will begin to gather volunteers. 

[djkimmel]

Thanks for the updates. I hope to find out more this weekend. Please share any news you hear and I will do the same from the B.A.S.S. end whenever I can.

We need to make this a huge event! Why?!? Because I want - and I bet most of you do too - more big tournaments in Michigan!