NBAA Classic locations

[silverminnow]

hey guys, I mispoke on the qualifications.  Please allow me to try to clear this up.  There are only 5 weekend events.  You must fish at least 3 of the 5 in each divsion to qualify as a sub.  You must fish at least 4 of the 5 to be able to qualify as a wildcard.  This year the top boats that go will go on the overall points accumluated in one division no matter how many of the 5 they fish. 

In the weeknight divisions you must fish 10 out of 12 to be able to go as a wildcard and at least 6 out of 12 to be a sub.  Again the top boats will go based on the overall points accumulated no matter how many of the 12 regular season tournaments you fish in one division.  Remember the 13th week is a divsional championship and does not count towards points.  Some guys have qualified from more than one division and have to choose which one they want to go to the classic under.  If they are qualified in multiple divisions the one they don't go from allows the next guy in line to go instead.

I am sorry if I caused any confusion over that.  have a great night.

[dhuff]

I am glad it is on the Ohio now I can put all those maps I purchased to good use....lol.  Anyways,  it sounds like a good spot to hold the classic.  I like when they change it up from year to year it gives a new challenge and a lot of fun.  I wish all these people would stop complaining about the classic and NBAA and go fish something else,  we don't need those poor sports to show up and ruin everyone elses fun.  I don't fish NBAA to make a ton of money and be famous.  I simply fish NBAA for the fun of meeting new people the challenge of the new divisions the competition because NBAA has some of the best fisherman there are in the state fishing and compeating.  All in all could they make some improvements sure but what business or organization can't.  They do the best they can to give the anglers what they want and the anglers still complain.  They are never going to make everyone completley happy that's just the way it goes.  Best thing to do is go fish and have fun win some money if you can if not take away the fun of the even and new people you meet.  If you want to make a lot of money and have classics on bigger lakes or more well known lakes go qualify for the BASS or FLW tour and be quiet about these smaller trails.  

[silverminnow]

Dhuff, thanks for your input.  If you look back a little there was an apology and I think we all have agreed to move on and get back to having some fun on this board.  At least on this subject from what I can see.  Good bunch of guys here we all get off track now and again but as you can see we can all get along.  I am also looking forward to the Ohio river, heck I had never fished Kentucky so I hope I can't do any worse.  I may have to take outlaw up on his offer of some advice though.   

[dhuff]

Hey Silverminnow,

Did they says what pool of the Ohio River it is on?  Do they have a name for that area of the Ohio River that they are planning on launching from?  Thanks.  Sorry I didn't see the post about people kissing and making up.  I just hate cry babys when it is supposed to be fun.

[silverminnow]

I didn't hear a pool but I know it is near Tanners Creek somewhere from what I was told.  Maybe Lrgmth can give more info on the pool.  I think he will be around soon.  I did check out the website for their town and didn't really see any info. on the exact location there either.  I will let you know if I can get some specifics and I will post them.

[silverminnow]

I went on to google maps and did not find a pool listed for that area.  It looks like there are two launches in the town but I don't know where we are launching out of.  I am sure that now the annoucement has been made that NBAA will be working on getting something on their web site.  But whatever info I get that is clear to pass on I will pass it on.  You guys have a great night and I am out of here for tonight.  SEE YA!!!!

[LGMOUTH]

Im not 100% on which one it is but it is either McAlpine pool or Markland pool. They are both right there at carrolton but Im not sure which one we will be launching in. Like silverminnow said NBAA will put it up on the web as soon as possible and also in there next issue of the magazine. I know you will be able to lock through to any one of the pools that you would like to fish and also the pools that we are going out of are some of the best fishing on the Ohio river. It should be a fun time now we only have to wait for a year and two months before we get to go.

[dhuff]

LGMOUTH,

Thanks for the info.  Should we start the countdown now?  Heck with that lets get the countdown to open water going.

[OUTLAW]

I am glad it is on the Ohio now I can put all those maps I purchased to good use....lol.  Anyways,  it sounds like a good spot to hold the classic.  I like when they change it up from year to year it gives a new challenge and a lot of fun.  I wish all these people would stop complaining about the classic and NBAA and go fish something else,  we don't need those poor sports to show up and ruin everyone elses fun.  I don't fish NBAA to make a ton of money and be famous.  I simply fish NBAA for the fun of meeting new people the challenge of the new divisions the competition because NBAA has some of the best fisherman there are in the state fishing and compeating.  All in all could they make some improvements sure but what business or organization can't.  They do the best they can to give the anglers what they want and the anglers still complain.  They are never going to make everyone completley happy that's just the way it goes.  Best thing to do is go fish and have fun win some money if you can if not take away the fun of the even and new people you meet.  If you want to make a lot of money and have classics on bigger lakes or more well known lakes go qualify for the BASS or FLW tour and be quiet about these smaller trails.  

I have to challenge one thing you said in your post, The part about the best fisherman in the state. There are some real good fisherman but you can't make a statement like that when NBAA has a rule to keep anglers out that fish certain tournaments.  Good luck and have fun at the OHIO river next year.

[LGMOUTH]

I am glad it is on the Ohio now I can put all those maps I purchased to good use....lol.  Anyways,  it sounds like a good spot to hold the classic.  I like when they change it up from year to year it gives a new challenge and a lot of fun.  I wish all these people would stop complaining about the classic and NBAA and go fish something else,  we don't need those poor sports to show up and ruin everyone elses fun.  I don't fish NBAA to make a ton of money and be famous.  I simply fish NBAA for the fun of meeting new people the challenge of the new divisions the competition because NBAA has some of the best fisherman there are in the state fishing and compeating.  All in all could they make some improvements sure but what business or organization can't.  They do the best they can to give the anglers what they want and the anglers still complain.  They are never going to make everyone completley happy that's just the way it goes.  Best thing to do is go fish and have fun win some money if you can if not take away the fun of the even and new people you meet.  If you want to make a lot of money and have classics on bigger lakes or more well known lakes go qualify for the BASS or FLW tour and be quiet about these smaller trails.  

I have to challenge one thing you said in your post, The part about the best fisherman in the state. There are some real good fisherman but you can't make a statement like that when NBAA has a rule to keep anglers out that fish certain tournaments.  Good luck and have fun at the OHIO river next year.

There are only a few tournaments that these anglers cant fish (any tournament that has a first place prize of $2400 or more or the new semi pro) that takes in less that 10 out of the 1000 tournaments NBAA will put on this year. I would have to agree with dhuff on this one.

[OUTLAW]

The rule keeps them out of the best tournaments that  NBAA puts on. why fish the outhers if you can't get to the best tournaments. The whole idea is to qualify for the year end events, to have a chance to fish for the big prizes. Thats why most guys fish all year.

[squid]

It is also not in Kentuckty...another rumor.  I wish Jim Sprague would stop starting these rumors...

[Skip Johnson]

theres only like 3 guys in the state of michigan that would not be eligibale becouse they are full time pro's heres the rule I think its very reasonable.

19. PRO/GUIDE EXCLUSIONS:  Participants, who have fished two or more events, in the preceding 12 month period, with an entry fee in excess of $1,499.00 per event, will not be eligible to participate in any NBAA event with an guaranteed 1st Place prize in excess of $2,400.00 (does not apply to amateur participants in pro/am events). Nor will individuals serving as licensed guides, or are paid for guiding on tournament waters within the pre-ceding 30-day period are not eligible to participate in events held on those waters for tournaments with a guaranteed 1st Place prize of $2400.00 or more

[BASS FISHERMAN]

well this clasic locatiun be a good place fur chuckin spinners bait 
i not ben thar befour and was wondurin bout this 
maybee i shood lurn sumething diffurant this yeer fur goin thar 
maybee fishin nippadittees of sumthin like that 
this ohio rivur has grean fish an brown fish thar  spotts 
juss wondurin 

BULLETS BOAT RULE 

[squid]

well this clasic locatiun be a good place fur chuckin spinners bait 
i not ben thar befour and was wondurin bout this 
maybee i shood lurn sumething diffurant this yeer fur goin thar 
maybee fishin nippadittees of sumthin like that 
this ohio rivur has grean fish an brown fish thar  spotts 
juss wondurin 

BULLETS BOAT RULE 

LOL...do ever fish anything else?  You must throw a lot of spinnerbaits....lol

[dhuff]

I would say that some of the best fisherman in the state do fish NBAA.  And I disagree that they are trying to keep those anglers out of the best tournaments.  Those are not the best tournaments they are in the first year and are only a very few tournaments out of a huge selection like LGMOUTH said.  What about the new one on ones, or the classic tourneys they don't keep the best anglers out of those not to mention several other divisions that are very competitive.  Now I will say do I totally agree with the semi pro opens.  Not a 100%.  I feel they are good to get new anglers into tournament fishing and learn the ropes.  However, I am one of those people that believe you get the most satisfaction out of compeating and beating the best anglers they have to put out there.  There is so much to learn from these guys.

[LGMOUTH]

What about the new one on ones, or the classic tourneys they don't keep the best anglers out of those not to mention several other divisions that are very competitive.  Now I will say do I totally agree with the semi pro opens.  Not a 100%.  I feel they are good to get new anglers into tournament fishing and learn the ropes.  However, I am one of those people that believe you get the most satisfaction out of compeating and beating the best anglers they have to put out there.  There is so much to, learn from these guys.

I hate to do this dhuff but you are wrong on the classics, they do keep these anglers from fishing them because the first place prize is worth more than the $2400 limit. But let me voice my opinion on this. NBAA is a grass roots tournament trail, they want the grass roots anglers to win the good stuff and theres nothing wrong with that. The Pros have had thier day in this and other tournament trails as they were working their way up the ranks and it is was just time for them to move on. Dont get me wrong I am like you I like fishing against the best fishermen and I believe it makes me a better fisherman. On the other hand I believe I am in the minority on this. I think most of the anglers on here believe like I do but I think most of the anglers that fish these types of tournaments would just assume not fish against them. Thats why I think the NBAA SemiPros will be a big hit. Again just another option for us anglers.

The rule keeps them out of the best tournaments that  NBAA puts on. why fish the outhers if you can't get to the best tournaments. The whole idea is to qualify for the year end events, to have a chance to fish for the big prizes. Thats why most guys fish all year.

Your going to have to ask Chip Harrison, Tony Defippilo, Randy Ramsey, Kevin Vida, and more about this. They all fished NBAA tournaments last year and didnt qualify for the classic. These are the best of the best in our neck of the woods (except maybe KVD LOL) So again I would have to agree with dhuff that the best do fish NBAA.

[dartag]

BFL Buckeye division has had events there for years.  seems around 9 pounds wins and 4 pounds will get you a check.    select the years on the right and select the tanners creek event.  there is a write about each event and results
1996-1999 they had 150 - 225 boats per event. 


here is the link.

http://bfl.flwoutdoors.com/tournament.cfm?cid=2&t=results

[LGMOUTH]

 Looks like alot of fish caught just small. The only difference that I see is there were no tournaments in May to compare to. I guess Im going to have to do some homework and find the may tournaments. Thanks dartag for the link.

[BASS FISHERMAN]

ohio rivur allways produse small fish an small sacks an not mannie fishes aswell 
this is no brag butt juss fact 
all i goin to  do is starts in chuckin spinners bait an ends up chickin spinners bait down thar 
i has all five of me fishin poles rig an reedie fur actiun with spinners bait on thar

LOWE BOATS RULE