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Post by MadWags on Mar 21, 2004 8:51:58 GMT -5
I have found a nitch in the records.
This year I am fishing both the BFL and the RCL Leagues.
No single angler has qualified for regionals or championships in both circuits in one year.
Last year was the first year for the RCL league. I went to the championship in Iowa but I fished as a co-angler.
I missed qualifying for the BFL Regional.
So this years goal is to be the first angler in FLW history to qualify in both circuits.
Well now you all know the game plan.
Anyone else want to beat me to it.
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Post by djkimmel on Mar 21, 2004 22:32:32 GMT -5
I take it you're going as a boater in the RCL? Or still a co-angler?
Either way, you're far braver than I trying to be a bass AND walleye tournament pro.
I'm not going for that record. I can only catch walleyes when I don't try to!
How are you going to decide what type of boat to use?
Do you have any other known competition or do you just have to get both this year to own the record?
You will probably be famous afterwards, so post a lot before then in case you're too famous afterwards. I have a great idea - post a running report here on your progress towards each goal throughout the year. I bet lots of guys would like to read that!
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Post by MadWags on Mar 22, 2004 6:29:13 GMT -5
I will be fishing as an angler in both leagues. I am fishing out of a 17.5ft Crestliner with a 125 Merc that I have modified. I have built full casting deck extensions that I can take out for trolling. The first walleye tournament is on the Detroit River and I will leave the decks in as we will most likely be standing and jigging all day. I highly doubt that I will become famous for such a distinction but it will be a distinction none-the-less. But if I was to manage to win both Championships (highly unlikely) I may pick up a sponsor or two. I have actually aquired a few sponsors and I am working on a primary sponsorship as we speak. Either way I would never become too famous to talk to Dan the Man or Insane Wayne.  The Journal idea is a good one and I would be happy to report my progress here on this site. And only this site. That way if I do succeed, everyone will have to come here to read the story. ;D The goal makes the season that much more interesting for me. Gives me something to think about besides the 200 guys I am fishing against.  So to start here is my schedule. RCL April 24th Detroit River RCL June 5th Houghton Lake BFL June 26th Lake St. Clair BFL July 10th Detroit River RCL July 31st Saginaw Bay BFL August 8th Grand River BFL August 21st Detroit River BFL Sept 18-19th Detroit River RCL League Championship Bay De Noc, Escanaba Michigan BFL Regional Championship Kentucky Lake, Kentucky |
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Post by djkimmel on Mar 22, 2004 21:03:44 GMT -5
Awesome deal!!!
I feel extremely honored. I'll have to keep working on getting more readers and even some more posters to make it all worth your time and effort. This should be cool!
This could work out really great for you in the sponsorship arena. It would set you apart from the crowd - one of the best ways to get ahead in the sponsorship challenge. Could make for some good articles a little later in the year too.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I think the record is yours to capture! Good luck!
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Post by VinceR on Mar 22, 2004 21:52:18 GMT -5
MadWags, good luck to you. That's a heck of a goal. Remember, on the 31st. of July, you'll be fishing for "eyes", not "smallies". Or is it "smalleyes"? Oh, well it only matters that you don't get em mixed up. Don't forget, don't lip the walleyes!!! |
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Post by MadWags on Mar 23, 2004 6:42:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys. We will call this the "Wallies and Smallies Tour 2004"  |
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Post by djkimmel on Mar 23, 2004 14:12:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys. We will call this the "Wallies and Smallies Tour 2004" I like it. Very catchy! |
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