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BTL - BASS TALK LIVE February 26th, 2019

Andy-IN

9:44

It's like talking about how much you make at work. You don't do it. It causes resentment and you can get fired.

Nate - Connecticut

9:44

it'd be cool to know the least amount of sponsorship money (sans Kennedy) vs the pro with the most sponsorship $ . major just the difference?

Jeff - TN

9:43

Get a Marketing Director from one of the large brands on the show to discuss their marketing blue print. Is it more effective to sponsor fishermen or organizations?

Andy-IN

9:43

You guys are nuts. You would tell you the truth.

finger hooked

9:43

steve kenedey best answer

ChadInCanada

9:43

What about Steve Kennedy? I think he just gets products from some sponsors (no money).

9:39

finger hooked: The bottom 10 after 3 years will for sure.

Jeff - TN

9:38

How much sponsorship $$$ are in Professional Fishing total?

Nate - Connecticut

9:38

If Swindle won earlier and had to withdraw from the open that conflicted with the MLF Alabama, would he give up his Classic birth?

Jeff - TN

9:38

A popular "Youtube Fisherman" recently stated that the derby organizations are receiving Millions from tournament communities to hold events. Isn't the pay much less like in the Tens of Thousands?

ChadInCanada

9:38

No blizzard here. Nice and sunny.

PA Crankbait

9:37

Everyone in the same room might violate anti-trust rules.

finger hooked

9:37

brian ship jumping just watch

Nate - Connecticut

9:37

did you guys talk about the Alabama MLF stop causing conflict with the Central Opens?

Jeff-FL

9:37

@chadincanada that constant blizzard up there has made you a ball of fun

BRIAN IN CA

9:36

THE ONE THING THAT COCERNS ME WITH THE BPT IS THE INVESTMENT THAT HAS BEEN MADE TO PRODUCE A TV SHOW! IF THE INVESTORS DON'T GET A RETURN WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

ChadInCanada

9:35

The new BPT Retro event: 20 anglers in canoes with no electrontics and one rod...

Jeff-FL

9:35

That was interesting that Browning called out the young guys for not being able to compete without technology

Matt from MA

9:34

Are you for limitations Mark? What limitations do you think would make sense?

Dennis in IL

9:34

With the advances in electronics how long will it be before some tech freak figures out how to hack others guys info from others electronics ? LOL

finger hooked

9:33

chad i put money on it that theres going to be several want to go back

David - WI

9:33

Wooo!

ChadInCanada

9:33

BASS is the equivalent of an abusive boyfriend. They continue to be jerks until she leaves. Then, is like, "I can change baby. Don't leave!" :)

9:30

BASS' changes are too little, too late really. Most of their top players are now BPT...

David - WI

9:27

Awesome stuff, Stephen!

Eric - MN

9:27

Was he planning on fishing the Smith lake open? Now it doesn't look like he will be able to with the BPT going there after.

Jeff-FL

9:27

@chadincanada getting paid means you have a salary. MLF is paying no angler a salary

Jake in Ohio

9:26

BASS has admitted that they could have/should have evolved more quickly. You can't keep piling on *now* when they're starting to make the changes.

Jeff-FL

9:26

@Chadin Canada If you are fishing for 4 million dollars less than you would have if you paid entry fees then you are not getting paid to fish. You are confused

David - WI

9:25

What is Stephen's rig and setup for this year?

ChadInCanada

9:24

The difference between BASS and MLF is that one is charging the anglers to fish, and the other is PAYING the anglers to fish. Plus, one is the evolution of the sport, and the other is the founder of the sport.

Jake in Ohio

9:24

Chad, the point is...they still showed up and told anyone who would listen that the Elite Series was where the "best in the world" fished. They could have put their collective feet down years ago.

Jeff-FL

9:23

@Chadin Canada MLF is a self proclaimed media company, not a tournament organization. So I'm not sure what you mean by that

ChadInCanada

9:21

BASS could have been no entry fee for years now. But greed kept that from happening. BASS is owned by a media company. The funny part is, the anglers are paying BASS for the privilege of providing content (tournaments) for BASS to sell media (ie - magazines, TV shows, Internet) and to then sell advertising to major companies. It is a sweet deal for BASS, and a ra deal for the anglers.

Jeff-FL

9:20

@Jake and @Chad but are they really not paying entry fees if the payouts dropped in the BPT? They are fishing for a ton less money with "no entry fees"

Jake in Ohio

9:18

Yeah, I guess we disagree on who's at fault for "making" pros pay entry fees. Some guys tried to "mobilize" for years and couldn't make progress until Johnny Morris ($) got behind it.

ChadInCanada

9:15

Entry fees are fine at the club or open levels. Just like if you are on a local baseball team, you are going to pay to play/travel at the lower levels. BUT, when you make it to a pro team, you shouldn't have to pay to play.

Jake in Ohio

9:14

Chad - do you think you would have made it to the elites if it weren't for entry fees?

finger hooked

9:12

do you really belive BPT will care about you in the next few years if you dont re qualify then will you be fishing the opens to get back to elites

ChadInCanada

9:09

The pros in the Elites are doing that for a living, and KNOW that BASS is taking advantage of them. The anglers are the best in the world, but STILL paying to play.

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