This is just a small portion of the content from tonights chat, at one point there was a record breaking 40 people logged in for this chat.
Thanks to Bob for answering all the questions and filling us in on new developments. And it was really nice to get Big Jim online and involved in a chatroom for the very first time.
As you read this keep in mind it's a chat room, spelling, grammar, full sentences and threads really do not exist as they do in a forum post. Just a bunch of anglers talking.......
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Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:00 PM ]: The pro side is now over 50% sold out
Peter Bartonek[12/02/09 8:01 PM ]: I'm in Bob...can't wait!
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:00 PM ]: I sent a list off to Santa to send my entry
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:01 PM ]: i heard over 30 non boaters right now
joeboo[12/02/09 8:01 PM ]: where can i find details
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:02 PM ]: there is a thread on the BFB board where you can get info and entry form
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:02 PM ]: Bob - what military involvement (if any)?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:02 PM ]: miltary can sign up as a boater or non boater and pay their entry
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:02 PM ]: money is being raised for soldier on
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:03 PM ]: What I meant, are there any displays, parade, pipes and drums ceremony etc
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:03 PM ]: Great cause - we appreciate the support
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:03 PM ]: nothing like that has been planned yet just heard a couple of guys from the program are fishing
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:04 PM ]: Darren - maybe grab a couple guys from the Royals
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:04 PM ]: the goal for soldier on is $25,000
darren_gregory[12/02/09 8:04 PM ]: I'LL be in Afghanistan
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:05 PM ]: ah yes - forgot - get satellite feed from Kingston on the days standings
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:05 PM ]: i'll send ya the updates
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:05 PM ]: Bob what about Am prizes...any details ?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:06 PM ]: work in progress- first place non boat prize will be a boat and motor package
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:06 PM ]: valued at 20k
Dave_Thompson[12/02/09 8:06 PM ]: what kind of boat
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:06 PM ]: should confirm brand by end of week
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:07 PM ]: probably some Shimano rod and reels eh ?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:07 PM ]: it will be a tin boat
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:07 PM ]: Shimano sponsored the performance paybacks on day 2 and 3
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:08 PM ]: Will the whole field fish the 3 days ?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:08 PM ]: prizes 11th to 15th will be Loomis/Shimano combos valued at $750 each
petermarrocco[12/02/09 8:08 PM ]: is there any cut off for pre fishing days?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:08 PM ]: Power Pro is sponsoring the $1000 a day big fish
Marty Gutzman[12/02/09 8:09 PM ]: I know I'm late but I just want to give the crew of CSFL and Shimano a huge thumbs up for this great tournament they are putting together. It's great to hear a positive buzz again about a big canadian tournament.
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:09 PM ]: no there is not cutoff. Off the water by 3:00pm on the wed.
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:10 PM ]: working on an ATV for second on the am side
petermarrocco[12/02/09 8:10 PM ]: is the 40k guarantee regardless of entrie?
darren_gregory[12/02/09 8:10 PM ]: quit sucking up marty, it will get you nowhere
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:10 PM ]: no we need 80 boats for the math to work
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:10 PM ]: Sorry... so all the pros can fish three days regardless of what is caught
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:11 PM ]: yes if you bomb out the first day you can fish for performance paybacks mike
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:12 PM ]: there is some US guys coming as well
Marty Gutzman[12/02/09 8:12 PM ]: I think this tourney is going to fill up no problem at all.I also think the Ams side will fill up also with the great prizes that you guys are working on
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:12 PM ]: big guns ?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:13 PM ]: I heard one FLW tour guys is coming but his name escapes me but he is from Idaho
Marty Gutzman[12/02/09 8:13 PM ]: Hey Bob, is there any talk of TV coverage for the event?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:13 PM ]: WFN will brodcast on their news program that will be all that i know of
MarkCavanaugh[12/02/09 8:14 PM ]: big guns - that will depend on how good Santa is (right Pepe)
petermarrocco[12/02/09 8:14 PM ]: AM's required to have NY license
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: everyone welcome Big Jim
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: Hey Jim
JacobWatters[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: Hi JIm
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: ams have to have a NY license
Dave_Thompson[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: hey jim
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: Late question Will there be any cash on the Am side?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: there will be no cash on the AM side
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:15 PM ]: Great to see my fellow LEAF buddy, Big Jim, checking in!!
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:16 PM ]: Prizes are good too
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:16 PM ]: you will not be disappointed with the prizes
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:16 PM ]: first time in a chat room..be kind to me
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:17 PM ]: Jim is the complaint dept
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:18 PM ]: Bob - boat size, is there a minimum?
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:18 PM ]: oh boy...I get to keep my old job..just like broken arms hotel
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:18 PM ]: I will have to check the rules should be a min of 17ft and no canoes
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:19 PM ]: Lake O can be a little nasty at times
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:19 PM ]: Tom Brennan will be your friendly neighbourhood tourney director
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:21 PM ]: Tom's top shelf...nice to see him back !
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:22 PM ]: we will post udpates as soon as info becomes available
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:22 PM ]: Bob, when or are you posting starting positions ?
Bob Devine[12/02/09 8:23 PM ]: and confirmations
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:23 PM ]: the way it worked is that everyone the signed up yesterday went into a lottery for that day and the same for today for positions
Kevin Dorey[12/02/09 8:23 PM ]: I hate to be the guy to ask the question that's already been asked, but do the AM and the Pro share their catch/weight for the day or does each fish for his own five?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:24 PM ]: Pro and Am share their catch
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:24 PM ]: Hey Gary O..welcome
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:24 PM ]: Hey Gary did you sign up yet
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:26 PM ]: any U.S. interest yet Bob
GaryO[12/02/09 8:26 PM ]: Hey Gang YES Bob I signed in this morning. The pro side will fill up fast
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:26 PM ]: yes a guy from Idaho has signed up and Steve Clapper has signed up
Dave_Thompson[12/02/09 8:27 PM ]: does the guy from idaho happen to be neil russel? hes the only FLW pro i know of from idaho
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:28 PM ]: it could be
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:28 PM ]: If an am is already signed and bucked up is he/she guaranteed the three days or wil the draw be from a larger pool
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:28 PM ]: eddie you are in first 80 ams are in
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:28 PM ]: Cool
JacobWatters[12/02/09 8:29 PM ]: how many ams have signed up already?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:29 PM ]: the city of Kingston is providing docking and bleachers ect for the event as well
GaryO[12/02/09 8:29 PM ]: In support of this great event Mitten Vinyl siding and Tips from the Tackle Box will be signing cusrtomers up to help fill the amatuer positon amount unknow 1st come first to fill
Peter Bartonek[12/02/09 8:29 PM ]: Bob is there an official hotel yet?
DaveScarr[12/02/09 8:30 PM ]: Is there a waiting list incase either boaters / non drop out? To ensure a full field.
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:30 PM ]: Shimano/Loomis has purchased 10 spots for some of our customers
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:30 PM ]: hotel is being worked on by Vita
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:30 PM ]: there will be a waiting list if necessary
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:31 PM ]: Will Mr Burgess or someone be singing the anthem once again?
Kevin Dorey[12/02/09 8:32 PM ]: Is the weigh in at confederation park downtown?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:32 PM ]: the weigh in is downtown at confed park
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:32 PM ]: we will see on Mr Burgess but good call on the anthem Pepe
GaryO[12/02/09 8:32 PM ]: Bob what media coverage could we expect?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:33 PM ]: wfn for sure, our media coordinator is working on others right now
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:33 PM ]: Bob - another suggestion is the young Lieutenant that did the Leafs anthem last month - one of the best energy performances of both US and CAN anthem
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:34 PM ]: Mike Melnik will be theemcee for the event
JackSummers[12/02/09 8:34 PM ]: My cheque went in the mail today!
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:35 PM ]: good the hear Jack im sure you will have the latest electronics
JackSummers[12/02/09 8:35 PM ]: I hope the "Pro" does.... I am going in as an AM....
JackSummers[12/02/09 8:35 PM ]: but in a pinch...I can sing O Canada to Pepe
GaryO[12/02/09 8:39 PM ]: BOB what is the rule in reference to pre-fish with non particapating Am or Pro
Charles_Sim[12/02/09 8:40 PM ]: Good question Gary
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:40 PM ]: there has been no rule established on prefish
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:40 PM ]: as to who can practice with who
Bob Devine[12/02/09 8:41 PM ]: any boundaries
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:41 PM ]: no locking
Pepe Parisien[12/02/09 8:42 PM ]: awww, man - Charles was gonna run to st francis
DaveScarr[12/02/09 8:42 PM ]: No Lake St francis for Charles
Charles_Sim[12/02/09 8:42 PM ]: I did look at it!
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:42 PM ]: that would be a run
Bruce[12/02/09 8:42 PM ]: What about requirements for Non-Boaters, passport, US licence etc.
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:43 PM ]: non boaters will require a us licsense
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:43 PM ]: I did Belleville to Chippewa Bay...
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:43 PM ]: there is a list of rules being established for Non boaters
GaryO[12/02/09 8:43 PM ]: I would suggest we try and organize a gas deal with one or more Petro Gas station as the host gas station or stations
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:44 PM ]: now thats a great idea !
Charles_Sim[12/02/09 8:44 PM ]: Excellent Idea Gary
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:44 PM ]: Good call Gary if you don't ask you dont get
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:45 PM ]: maybe Petro Can would come in as a sponsor???
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:45 PM ]: belleville to Chamout Bay is a good run
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:45 PM ]: definelty a gas sponsor would be good to look at always been a tough nut to crack
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:46 PM ]: Chippewa is even better Bob
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:46 PM ]: noted!
GaryO[12/02/09 8:47 PM ]: They are all are in need . 8o boat x200 x5 days =$80,000 for boats alone???
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:47 PM ]: maybe they give the Pro's a gas card or something
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:48 PM ]: Even a 50 dollar card would br great
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:48 PM ]: lunch each day for boater and non boater is going to happen
JackSummers[12/02/09 8:48 PM ]: I am having dinner with Donna Cansfield Saturday evening...any requests from the Minister?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:49 PM ]: I would love to have come out and see competitive fishing at its best
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:52 PM ]: those fishing as non-boaters don't forget about chipping in for gas at the end of the day
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:52 PM ]: I usually keep 20+ rods in my locker.How many would you men consider appropriate to bring on as a non boater
DaveScarr[12/02/09 8:52 PM ]: Bob what about Stuff fror family members to do through the day, MNR, Transport canada, BASS casting kids or some such
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:53 PM ]: have not looked at family activities but there is lots to do in Kingston
Jim Mclaughlin[12/02/09 8:53 PM ]: Eddie...25 is good...you'll have to buy more buy more
Peter Bartonek[12/02/09 8:53 PM ]: Eddie..as a non boater...no more then 5 rods
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:53 PM ]: non boaters should bring no more than 5-6 rods
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:53 PM ]: beat me to it peter
Kevin Dorey[12/02/09 8:54 PM ]: downtown kingston cant be beaten for stuff to do
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:54 PM ]: That makes me feel naked
Peter Bartonek[12/02/09 8:54 PM ]: Most pros will have extra sticks if you need some Eddie..
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:55 PM ]: I like non boaters to use my gear
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:55 PM ]: if they want
GaryO[12/02/09 8:56 PM ]: Bob can you explain the 50 yard rule. in reference to distance you can fish from a competitors boat
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 8:56 PM ]: Gary that is a Tom Brennan question
Marty Gutzman[12/02/09 8:56 PM ]: In my experience fishing some boater/non-boater events most of the boaters(pros) are really great and they are more than willing to let their non-boaters try some of there gear out. It also helps if you bring them a nice lunch
Mike Nabulsi[12/02/09 8:57 PM ]: plastics are free in my boat that weekend
Bob Devine[12/02/09 8:58 PM ]: nice to use pro gear to find what rods and reels you feel comfortable with
EddieMalachowski[12/02/09 8:59 PM ]: Do the Pros like to have their fish netted
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:00 PM ]: non boaters can boat net fish they are a team
GaryO[12/02/09 9:00 PM ]: See you in Kingston gang later
Marty Gutzman[12/02/09 9:01 PM ]: I let people use my gear all the time when I'm out. I feel it helps new anglers out to feel a proper set-up and it can also make there time on the water more enjoyable. We as anglers need to do everything e can to get new people out there.
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:01 PM ]: thanks for everyone for their time
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:01 PM ]: any rule questions please contact Tom Brennan
Bruce[12/02/09 9:02 PM ]: Thanks for all the info and answers Bob!!! We should do this again in a few weeks?
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:03 PM ]: yes lets, in early Feb
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:03 PM ]: just before the shows
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:04 PM ]: Mercer your late
JackSummers[12/02/09 9:04 PM ]: LOL
Bob Devine[12/02/09 9:04 PM ]: papparazzi held him up lol
JacobWatters[12/02/09 9:04 PM ]: hehe
Bob Mahoney[12/02/09 9:05 PM ]: Be safe Darren and Thank You
darren_gregory[12/02/09 9:05 PM ]: Thans guys have a great summer next season
ShaunArruda[12/02/09 9:40 PM ]: i cant believe that i missed tonights chat!
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