Post by djkimmel on Aug 15, 2005 10:28:49 GMT -5
Sorry - not out yet ;D
But, the folks at FLW Outdoors have been listening. And they really, really like the Michigan Division, and the anglers who participate in it. I hear that all the time from various people at the HQ in Kentucky.
FLW Outdoors is working at a new schedule to 'move around' a little more.
It's tough to go to very many places in Michigan when the potential is to draw 150 to 200 boats. It's also tough when so many anglers don't like this place or that place, but variety is the spice of life.
I mean, granted if everyone could catch 20+ sacks and the winds were always calm, more of us would probably want to go there more often.
The change will not be drastic. Erie (and St. Clair) will always figure heavily into the Michigan BFL because of the water size, facilities, productivity and proximity to the heaviest population, but odds are pretty good we’ll see some ‘new’ waters thrown into the mix for the next few seasons. Beyond if response is there.
Nothing to post at this time on specifics as many details still remain to be worked out by FLW Outdoors tournament staff, and there’s no sense in speculating until arrangements are cemented. I haven’t been watching the net close so there may already be some speculation going on somewhere out there, but all the lakes and dates have not been finalized with the local chambers, visitor bureaus and facilities so changes are possible, but backup waters have also been investigated.
I expect the 2006 schedule to be finalized at FLW Outdoors within the next 3 to 4 weeks. We should see the schedule shortly after that time.
Stay tuned because I think you’ll like it. I know I will. Now… just need to start saving some gas money…
But, the folks at FLW Outdoors have been listening. And they really, really like the Michigan Division, and the anglers who participate in it. I hear that all the time from various people at the HQ in Kentucky.
FLW Outdoors is working at a new schedule to 'move around' a little more.
It's tough to go to very many places in Michigan when the potential is to draw 150 to 200 boats. It's also tough when so many anglers don't like this place or that place, but variety is the spice of life.
I mean, granted if everyone could catch 20+ sacks and the winds were always calm, more of us would probably want to go there more often.
The change will not be drastic. Erie (and St. Clair) will always figure heavily into the Michigan BFL because of the water size, facilities, productivity and proximity to the heaviest population, but odds are pretty good we’ll see some ‘new’ waters thrown into the mix for the next few seasons. Beyond if response is there.
Nothing to post at this time on specifics as many details still remain to be worked out by FLW Outdoors tournament staff, and there’s no sense in speculating until arrangements are cemented. I haven’t been watching the net close so there may already be some speculation going on somewhere out there, but all the lakes and dates have not been finalized with the local chambers, visitor bureaus and facilities so changes are possible, but backup waters have also been investigated.
I expect the 2006 schedule to be finalized at FLW Outdoors within the next 3 to 4 weeks. We should see the schedule shortly after that time.
Stay tuned because I think you’ll like it. I know I will. Now… just need to start saving some gas money…