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Okay it's that time again. The Bassmaster Classic is a month away. Time to guess the winning weight of the BASSMASTER CLASSIC and win some baits!

This is the OFFICIAL THREAD.  Please ONLY post your guess in this thread. No chatter or smack talk, just entries.

2018 Bassmaster Classic - Lake Hatwell  16-18 March 2018

Do your research to determine what you think the winning weight might be. Remember, this is a three day event (not four like the regular season). So 3 days of 5 bass limits (15 ) Lake Hartwell Bass.  The Classic was held on Hartwell in 2015,  but it was earlier and very cold.  This year it should be warmer and the bass may be shallow to spawn.  Largemouth may come into the equation instead of just spotted bass.

Here's how the contest works:

You make your guess of what the winning weight will be in LBS / OZ for this year's BASSMASTER CLASSIC and you wager a bait as an entry fee. By playing, you agree to mail the bait directly to the winner, who will post his address upon being declared the winner. The more people who play - the bigger the winnings are!

Jocko is the Point of Contact for this contest. He, or a board moderator, will summarize the guesses periodically. Edited wagers will be disqualified. This is a fun game for all to play honestly and fairly.

The contest closes 4 am EST March 16th (just prior to the day one launch).  The contest will be decided when they crown the Classic Champ on March 18th. There will be NO accommodations or adjustments for fog delays or full days cancelled by weather, high water, etc. Or if the venue gets changed to a different body of water. The winning weight is the winning weight, as published by B.A.S.S. If it goes to a sudden death fish off and the winner is declared by catching the first fish, the winning weight is the  weight posted on bassmaster.com for the final results for everyone to view.

So again, this thread is the Official Contest Thread where you should post your guess.  ONLY POST CONTEST ENTRIES to this thread.

Make your guesses like:  Remember you can't have 16 oz (16oz is 1 lb) ,  so its  LBS / 1-15 oz 


"LBS/OZ"  "UB NAME" "BAIT WAGER"

Good Luck !   

Flatsnbay, 50/2 . Livingston crankbait

Mike Cork 51 pounds 3 ounces wager is Mister Twister Soft Plastics

Bud Kennedy  47-14  Crankbait

twocold 53-6 crankbait

captainsteve 50/2 spinner bait

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47-14   Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
50 - 2   Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51- 3    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-6     twocold  -  crankbait

Quote from: Captsteve on February 20, 2018, 03:33:34 PM
captainsteve 50/2 spinner bait

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Captsteve,  Flatsnbay has already chosen 50/2. 

Please reply with another guess. 

Thanks!

Captsteve 49/9 Spinnerbait

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rangerbass1  54lbs.13ozs    2 bags senko's

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos

55-05 Jocko  hardbaits

BlacknRedFlake. 57-4. Frog

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47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog

Dynatos. 58-10 - Crankbait

53.15  /  Team KaRu  /  Dunkin Donuts gift card

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  gift card
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10.   dynatos  -  crank bait

56-02 - ebbc - Soft plastics

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  gift card
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02.   ebbc  -  soft plastics
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10.   dynatos  -  crank bait

62 lbs. 3 oz

Smallie_Stalker

2 squarebill crankbaits

60lbs 6oz    Don Garner      Pk of Sweet Beavers

56-9... Custom jigs, spinnerbaits, whatever the winner wants. Unless it's me, of course...

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  gift card
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills

64-00 Princeton_Man Crankbait

BassHOGS 52 pounds and 5 ounces.  Zoom Soft Plastics/Shakyhead Jigs

60 pounds 7 ounces. Yum soft plastics

If this is a winner take all  . . .OOOOO Daddy!

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
52-05    BassHOGS - Plastics Jigs
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  gift card
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
60-07    Bretts_daddy -  Yum Plastics
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills
64-00    Princeton_Man - crankbaits

54 lb    9oz  bobski  K9 fishing line.....

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
52-05    BassHOGS - Plastics Jigs
52-09    Bobski -  K9 fishing line
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  zoom plastics
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
60-07    Bretts_daddy -  Yum Plastics
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills
64-00    Princeton_Man - crankbaits

54 lbs 4 oz     GSXRFANIM   Senkos 

54-15   Mygreenihc  Zoom soft plastics


I am not certain how this will figure into the weights for this tournament,  but the lake has been rising constantly for the past two or three weeks.  It appears that they are trying to bring the lake levels back up close to full pool.  We have had almost constant rain here for the past month and the lake is showing it.  The lake is now almost back to full pool.  below is a chart showing how it has risen this year.


Because of the 10 and 12 foot below normal levels throughout the summer last year,  there is a lot of grass,  weeds, etc. growing on on the mud bars out away from the bank that will be under water now.  It will make for more difficult fishing but could make for a better catch.  I guess time will tell.

Thanks for the info Brad and this might be a close one.

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
52-05    BassHOGS - Plastics Jigs
52-09    Bobski -  K9 fishing line
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  zoom plastics
54-04    gsxrfanim -  senkos
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
54-15    Mygreenihc -  zoom plastics
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
60-07    Bretts_daddy -  Yum Plastics
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills
64-00    Princeton_Man - crankbaits

Sillybass 49lbs 6 oz trick sticks and lizards

49lb 12oz- pack of roboworms

I see the list is growing as we get closer. Someone is going to win a lot of baits. ~c~ ~c~

65 lbs 0 oz / SteveTX / NetBait Plastics


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Quote from: Lipripper on March 14, 2018, 12:02:47 PM
I see the list is growing as we get closer. Someone is going to win a lot of baits. ~c~ ~c~

I told you this might happen. I think the smart folks were waiting to see a reliable weather forecast for the days of the tourney. You're right, it's gonna be a nice win for somebody.  :-*

54-02  DURASPANK - Crankbait

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-06    sillybass -  Trick Sticks Lizards
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
49-12    ssj3goten - Robo Worms
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
52-05    BassHOGS - Plastics Jigs
52-09    Bobski -  K9 fishing line
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  zoom plastics
54-02    DURASPANK - crankbait
54-04    gsxrfanim -  senkos
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
54-15    Mygreenihc -  zoom plastics
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
60-07    Bretts_daddy -  Yum Plastics
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills
64-00    Princeton_Man - crankbaits
65-00    SteveTX - Netbait Plastics

Ljkp1155  60-09 =soft plastics.   Don't know much about this but seeing if all the fishing shows I watch helps any.

Going big or go home.  Nats 65-05.  Soft plastics

Quote from: nats on March 15, 2018, 08:47:54 PM
Going big or go home.  Nats 65-05.  Soft plastics

Quit it!!! I wanted the top spot.  lo  Good luck I was thinking the same thing about go big or go home when I threw 65 on the board.

zippyduck 51-04 soft plastics

Sorry Mike.

57-06   DCJohnson    Swim Jig & Keitech Swimbaits

52-10   JKarbo214   Berkley Crankbaits

47-14    Bud Kennedy -  Crankbait
49-06    sillybass -  Trick Sticks Lizards
49-09    Captsteve - Spinnerbait
49-12    ssj3goten - Robo Worms
50-02    Flatsnbay - Livingston crankbait
51-03    Mike Cork -  Mister Twister Soft Plastics
51-04    zippyduck - soft plastics
52-05    BassHOGS - Plastics Jigs
52-10    JKarbo214 - Berkley Crankbaits
53-06    twocold  -  crankbait
53-15    Team KaRu -  zoom plastics
54-02    DURASPANK - crankbait
54-04    gsxrfanim -  senkos
54-09    Bobski -  K9 fishing line
54-13    rangerbass1  -  Senkos
54-15    Mygreenihc -  zoom plastics
55-05    Jocko  -  Hardbaits
56-02    ebbc  -  soft plastics
56-09    D.W. Verts - jigs/spinnerbaits
57-04    BlacknRedFlake  - Frog
57-06    DCJohnson -  Swim Jig swimbaits
58-10    dynatos  -  crank bait
60-06    Donald Garner - Sweet Beavers
60-07    Bretts_daddy -  Yum Plastics
60-09    Ljkp1155  -  soft plastics
62-03    Smallie_Stalker -  squarebills
64-00    Princeton_Man - crankbaits
65-00    SteveTX - Netbait Plastics
65-05    Nats - soft plastics


**** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED ****

GOOD LUCK!

OK I am set up right. If Christie catches 17-18 lbs I win. ButI have been here before and someone blows day 3 out and screws me up.

Jordan Lee wins with 47-01

Since we ALL went over,  I say let's consider ourselves losers and keep our baits for next year when hopefully we can all do better!!!   ::)

Congrats to Jordan Lee on the win ~c~ 

Jocko, I concur.  Tks for putting this together this year ~shade.

Kid's a stud.

Same with me. It was fun tryin' tho'.

Thanks for doing the contest jocko!
Looking forward to the next one.  :)

Quote from: jocko on March 18, 2018, 05:58:14 PM
Jordan Lee wins with 47-01

Since we ALL went over,  I say let's consider ourselves losers and keep our baits for next year when hopefully we can all do better!!!   ::)

How about everyone who entered this send Mike a email..and let him randomly pic a winner thru number generator. Winner gets all

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Look Guys, not many contests give the money back if no one wins.  I suggest that we put our bets to work and send them to someone who will use them for a youth fishing program.  Many of us are aware that Analfisherman conducts an outing each year for the kids in his area.  As  I recall this includes giving them some baits to use etc. and folks like Analfisherman show them how to fish and use the baits.  A program that like that would be a good target for our lost bets.  Lets use this opportunity to pay it forward or pay up as it were.  If there are another programs like this one around the country then you should feel free to nominate them as well.  JMHO  I certainly would like some feedback from the betting group about doing this.

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on March 18, 2018, 08:54:12 PM
Look Guys, not many contests give the money back if no one wins.  I suggest that we put our bets to work and send them to someone who will use them for a youth fishing program.  Many of us are aware that Analfisherman conducts an outing each year for the kids in his area.  As  I recall this includes giving them some baits to use etc. and folks like Analfisherman show them how to fish and use the baits.  A program that like that would be a good target for our lost bets.  Lets use this opportunity to pay it forward or pay up as it were.  If there are another programs like this one around the country then you should feel free to nominate them as well.  JMHO  I certainly would like some feedback from the betting group about doing this.

Im in!

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You know folks.........THAT IS EXTREMELY GENEROUS......and yes I won like two years ago and ya, all the won baits went to the kids from the Big Brother Tourney we do every year........PLUS THE TONS OF BAITS THAT EVERYONE THRU IN EXTRA!!!!!!!!  :shocking:

BUT IT WOULD BE TOTALLY UNFAIR FOR SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T EVEN PARTICIPATE TO GET ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was going to play.......I will gamble on anything ;) lo.........but I kept putting it off.....and putting it off........cause you know I HAVE TO RESEARCH EVERYTHING.......and I didn't get it done.....HELL, I even started the research WED.  .........but didn't get it done....next thing I knew.....it's SAT. Morning........and they are launching off.

SO I PRETTY MUCH HAVE TO TECHNICALLY DECLINE.......there are folks who don't even know me because of being new........and even more who DO KNOW ME.......but totally regret it!!!!!! ;) ;D

You folks are so very KIND AND GENEROUS.......it brings tears to my eyes!!!

But again, it in NO WAY would it be fair for the CONTESTANTS who took the time to research and make an educated guess on the results!!!!!!!

Bud and EVERYONE.....thanks for the thought......and YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS TONIGHT!!

Well... technically Bud you had the closest weight......js

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agreed    its always  been closet WITHOUT  GOING OVER............... ~c~ ~c~

Bottom line id I am ok with whatever is decided.

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I made the command decision to just have everyone hold their baits since we all went over and lost.  Never did I think the weights would be so low.  Local tourneys were catching 20 lb sacks!

So all wagered baits belong to those who entered to do what ever they decide to do with them. 

If there is a youth program that needs tackle donations,  please post up on the main page.  We are a generous crew and I know many would send some baits.  Just start a new thread to put it out there.

Thanks all for playing.  Someone should have low balled a guess!   ~b~

Quote from: jocko on March 19, 2018, 05:15:46 AM
I made the command decision to just have everyone hold their baits since we all went over and lost.  Never did I think the weights would be so low.  Local tourneys were catching 20 lb sacks!

So all wagered baits belong to those who entered to do what ever they decide to do with them. 

If there is a youth program that needs tackle donations,  please post up on the main page.  We are a generous crew and I know many would send some baits.  Just start a new thread to put it out there.

Thanks all for playing.  Someone should have low balled a guess!   ~b~

Here's something that might be worth looking into. Seems fitting since it's LA.
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=140916.0 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=140916.0)

Quote from: analfisherman on March 18, 2018, 09:33:13 PM
You know folks.........THAT IS EXTREMELY GENEROUS......and yes I won like two years ago and ya, all the won baits went to the kids from the Big Brother Tourney we do every year........PLUS THE TONS OF BAITS THAT EVERYONE THRU IN EXTRA!!!!!!!!  :shocking:

BUT IT WOULD BE TOTALLY UNFAIR FOR SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T EVEN PARTICIPATE TO GET ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was going to play.......I will gamble on anything ;) lo.........but I kept putting it off.....and putting it off........cause you know I HAVE TO RESEARCH EVERYTHING.......and I didn't get it done.....HELL, I even started the research WED.  .........but didn't get it done....next thing I knew.....it's SAT. Morning........and they are launching off.

SO I PRETTY MUCH HAVE TO TECHNICALLY DECLINE.......there are folks who don't even know me because of being new........and even more who DO KNOW ME.......but totally regret it!!!!!! ;) ;D

You folks are so very KIND AND GENEROUS.......it brings tears to my eyes!!!

But again, it in NO WAY would it be fair for the CONTESTANTS who took the time to research and make an educated guess on the results!!!!!!!

Bud and EVERYONE.....thanks for the thought......and YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS TONIGHT!!

. Anal,  the totally regret it Line had me in sticthes,   But why don't you take this opportunity to mention your program and mention donations welcome

Nats, I wish to thank you!

And I would like to THANK YOU PUBLICLY FOR IT.

So everyone is aware what a GREAT GENEROUS PERSON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE........
Nats back in early Feb. PMed me and asked about this years Tourney/Outting.

He asked for my address......and sent the kids a great selection of baits.....
PLUS A BRAND NEW IN THE BOX SPINNING REEL!  :shocking: :o

In the selection of baits he even INCLUDED some custom plastics.....MADE IN LACROSSE, WI.
and that's where we now run the Big Brother/Sister outting,
These are not your normal plastics......one pack called 'Lethal Experience 5'......it's a 'Wacky Worm Pour' that actually has quarter inch Marabou Hair strips coming out of each end of the worm.
Not like on a Jig but just two-three individual hairs.
VERY UNIQUE CONCEPT!  :)

It was a very big surprise!!!!!!!
I'm not real good at 'asking' for things.......when I won the Classic bid and a Tips contest one year......somewhere some how......I must of shared in a PM with one of our GREAT MEMBERS what the intentions of using the bounty for.
That person went public with it.......AND THE MEMBERSHIP WENT TO WORK.....THEY DONATED A SMALL FORTUNE IN BAITS!!!!  :shocking:

For those that want to know what this party/outting is all about......and the GENERPSITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP.....and what Nats is talking about......here's a thread from the 2016 outting....can't locate the 2017 update........took me like an hour to find this one!!!!! >:D ~roflmao
This is no small take a kid fishing deal........our intentions are to help a kid 'FALL IN LOVE WITH FISHING' ALONG WITH THE JOY OF THE OUTDOORS!

And we have had good results......."got three calls this month from past participants.....with questions on fishing and the outdoors"........and of course....when this years outting was going to be.  ;D

So here's the link.

http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=132910.msg1451900#msg1451900 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=132910.msg1451900#msg1451900)

NATS, ONCE AGAIN WE THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Nats,

That was a great job well done for the kids. But I must say that I am not surprised by your generosity.

Thank you for doing this and being one of UB's shining stars.

I am glad that you guys brought this up.  I have seen guys giving the opportunity to donate in the past but have been racking my brain trying to figure who one of them was.  Now I know.


Mr. Anal Sir,  you have a PM.


Brad

Has anyone decided what we are going to do.  I am good with whatever is decided upon.


We can keep them,  consider the lowest weight as the winner, or donate them.


Brad

Quote from: mygreenihc on March 26, 2018, 04:42:17 PM
Has anyone decided what we are going to do.  I am good with whatever is decided upon.


We can keep them,  consider the lowest weight as the winner, or donate them.


Brad

It was decided here as far as I am concerned. jocko started this thread and made the final decision.

Quote from: jocko on March 19, 2018, 05:15:46 AM
I made the command decision to just have everyone hold their baits since we all went over and lost.  Never did I think the weights would be so low.  Local tourneys were catching 20 lb sacks!

So all wagered baits belong to those who entered to do what ever they decide to do with them. 

If there is a youth program that needs tackle donations,  please post up on the main page.  We are a generous crew and I know many would send some baits.  Just start a new thread to put it out there.

Thanks all for playing.  Someone should have low balled a guess!   ~b~

Doesn't mean those who want to give them to whoever or what ever cause cant do so. They are your baits do as you please. But as far as this contest goes there was no winner based on the OP response.

Based on Jocko's ruling I already gave away the 2 crankbaits I wagered.

I think as the one who started the contest we need to let Jocko's ruling stand. But that doesn't mean anyone who wants to can't donate wherever they would like.  :-*

I agree.  Jocko ruling should stand.  I am just not quite sure exactly how I missed his post.  Maybe I should learn to read sometime before I retire....


Brad

Quote from: mygreenihc on March 27, 2018, 10:12:12 AM
I agree.  Jocko ruling should stand.  I am just not quite sure exactly how I missed his post.  Maybe I should learn to read sometime before I retire....


Brad

You were busy having all that fun down at the Classic. I'd say that was worth missing a post or two for.