Striped Bass Challenge

Saltwater Striper Fishing
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Today is the last day to register for the tournament.
Info and registration - http://thestripedbasschallenge.com/index.html

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Do they have 125 yet??? I’m thinking not … :roll_eyes:

… it’s my Wife’s fault we HAVE to fish !!!

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Originally posted by Lawcrusher

Do they have 125 yet??? I’m thinking not … :roll_eyes:

… it’s my Wife’s fault we HAVE to fish !!!

2005 Sea Pro 2100cc / Yamaha 150hp 4-Stroke

It would have already filled up if they came back to murray or did it on Lanier…Clark’s hill doesn’t have the infrastructure needed, and no one wants to fish Hartwell…lol…

Heck last yr a 2# hybrid got you money in the open class…

But I should not complain the last 3 tournaments on Hartwell have put some green stuff in my pockets

“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”

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Size of Fish has nothing to do with turnout. Everyone fishes the same lake.

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Originally posted by Reeldawg

Size of Fish has nothing to do with turnout. Everyone fishes the same lake.

My comment wasn’t meant to be related to the size of fish vs turn out. I edited to add that comment and meant to put it under the part of me winning money…lol…meaning it was a jab at myself as it didn’t take much to get a check last yr…

The turn out is directly effected by the lake chosen. Tx Striper fishing in general doesn’t have a huge population that travels…if it did then the OSBTT would have way more entries each tx. There are about 30ish of the same boats that are going to be at every big money tx in GA/SC/TN no matter what lake.

But the lake is chosen for The SBC because of the community reaching out to the tx saying “bring it here and we will do this, this, this etc” it’s crazy how much Anderson tourism is helping the tx out…no other lake community has even come close to helping the way AT has or offered.

“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”

“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
140 Suzuki

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Originally posted by Murrymaker
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Originally posted by Reeldawg

Size of Fish has nothing to do with turnout. Everyone fishes the same lake.

My comment wasn’t meant to be related to the size of fish vs turn out. I edited to add that comment and meant to put it under the part of me winning money…lol…meaning it was a jab at myself as it didn’t take much to get a check last yr…

The turn out is directly effected by the lake chosen. Tx Striper fishing in general doesn’t have a huge population that travels…if it did then the OSBTT would have way more entries each tx. There are about 30ish of the same boats that are going to be at every big money tx in GA/SC/TN no matter what lake.

But the lake is chosen for The SBC because of the community reaching out to the tx saying “bring it here and we will do this, this, this etc” it’s crazy how much Anderson tourism is helping the tx out…no other lake community has even come close to helping the way AT has or offered.

“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”

“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
140 Suzuki

and yet despite everything Anderson County is doing, they will never equal the turnout on Lake Murray … Yeah, there may be the potential to catch bigger fish on other lakes which likewise increases the potential for future sponsors, but at the end of the day, it’s the anglers and attendees that determine the success (or failure) of a TX … :wink:

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What makes the turnout so great at Murray?

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Originally posted by Reeldawg

What makes the turnout so great at Murray?

At first thought I would think the 35+ boats that fish local club tournaments monthly. Add that to guys like Chip who would fish these events and the other big money fishers and you have 50+ boat potential.

…
Mike Martinez

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Just read an email that said the registration has been extended until midnight tonight due to computer issues. The link on the Facebook page is working and where someone can register. You don’t have to be a Facebook user to use the registration link. So for those of you who may be on the fence, there’s still time.

As for the number that have already registered, I can’t find that info on the website.

-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad (1/13/37 - 9/27/16 I love you Pops)
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
-Team Gonna Fish

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Originally posted by Reeldawg

What makes the turnout so great at Murray?

There are a few factors that play a part in this.

Murray is probably the easiest striper lake in any tx trail. Hartwell is definitely not easy and most locals will even admit that… Not saying its easy to find big fish on murray, but it is easy to find fish in general. I have talked to many out of towners who come to fish txs here and have yet to meet someone to struggled to catch fish. Locals should know the lake even better whether your a hardcore guy or a weekend warrior. This allows a sense of confidence in non tx Fisherman causing more entries from the general public.

The Midlands stiper club is prob the largest striper club that I know of. The participation in the txs is double sometimes triple the participation in the CHSC, ASC, SK… but they don’t travel well. But they will fish the txs when they come to murray. There are a handful that fish the pro class, but the majority enter the open.

Murray attracts the NC crowd. I have been in and out of the bait shop for the last few years. The shear number of NC boats that fish Murray is unbelievable. I have talked with a ton of them. They all say it’s the closest lake that has good striper fishing. I always ask them about Hartwell and they all say it’s not worth the drive and that its all most twice as far for them.

I would have to go back and check the last 2 years but I think the pro class has been close in number of entries. It’s the open class that is failing to fill up…The general public and the MSC basically fill up the open class. That’s the numbers the SBC is missing at Hartwell.

Or maybe this tx has lost it’s luster and no one wants to fish it…lol…but I still think it’s the lake choice that has caused the decline in entries. That’s all I got for n

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Originally posted by Reeldawg

What makes the turnout so great at Murray?

The numbers tell the story …

Lake Murray
Pro Division
Entries = 98
Weighed Fish = 69
Two Fish Creel = 64
Big Fish of Division = 26.50

Percentage of teams w/ two fish creel = 65%

Open Division
Entries = 72
Weighed Fish = 44
Two Fish Creel = 41
Big Fish if Division = 22.72

Percentage of teams w/ two fish creel = 57%

Overall TX Percentage = 66% weighed Fish

Lake Hartwell
Pro Division
Entries = 76
Weighed Fish = 35
Two Fish Creel = 24
Big Fish of Division = 27.50

Percentage of teams w/ two fish creel = 32%

Open Division
Entries = 44
Weighed Fish = 15
Two Fish Creel = 4
Big Fish if Division = 15.30

Percentage of teams w/ two fish creel = 9%

Overall TX Percentage = 41% weighed Fish

Lake Murray is simply a better lake to fish if you want to spread your brand … More Anglers participate … More Anglers catch fish … Top fish are equally impressive albeit the chances for larger fish are better on other lakes … But if you’re about that Family - Fun - Friendly fishing then you want to go where you’re going to get the best turnout …

I will tell you that the SBC did NOT listen to the anglers when deciding Hartwell as a lake choice … They polled the anglers and it was overwhelmingly in favor of Clark’s Hill … it wasn’t even close … Yet they went with Hartwell … twice …

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So basically you Murray fisherman won’t go Fish another lake? That’s what I’m hearing. Lake Norman striper club triples the turnout Murray club has. Why aren’t we fishing there? The lakes fishery has absolutely zero to do with turnout. Unless your fun fishing and not fishing for money. We’re all fishing the same lake. Need to get rid of different divisions. One division. Fish or don’t. You can’t please everyone. That’s why the NSBA is gone. Too many people crying about not getting their way. Man up!!!

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The reason it’s iat hartwell is because Anderson wanted us there. Go talk to your elected officials. Tell them to pay up like Anderson did. Not the tournaments fault it’s at hartwell

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Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you’re telling me

(a) that Lake Norman Striper club puts out 60+ boats every time they have a TX???,

(b) Anderson County bribed a private not-for-profit to host an event in the hopes that it would financially benefit _____________, and

(c) you think that eliminating the “economy” class (and subsequently an entire demographic) will do what exactly?? Help the SBC grow? Have a better turnout? Get more sponsors?

If that kind of thinking is what went into the NSBA, then no wonder it’s dead and gone …

FYI, if the Lake Norman Striper Club has so many boats to offer, then how come they don’t get into the SBC when it’s on Hartwell?

Regardless, you can’t argue with the math … it is my understanding that the only reason why the SBC didn’t make more money on Murray is because they overpaid (or underestimated) for the food at the Captain’s dinner …

and last little side note: I don’t know what the numbers were for Hartwells charitable donations, but I can absolutely guarantee that the Murray TX donations to Harvest Hope blew away anything that Hartwell did …

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Murray TX ended up contributing more than BOTH Hartwell TXs … combined …

Perhaps you guys up North should step it up in the charity department … :wink: … #gauntlet-thrown

… it’s my Wife’s fault we HAVE to fish !!!

2005 Sea Pro 2100cc / Yamaha 150hp 4-Stroke

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God bless the “ignore” function.

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A. Yes. The Norman striper club used to have between 60-100 boats at their tour.
B. This type of tournament isn’t for the local fisherman
C. Nobody said get rid of economy class. Make entry fee $350
D. Would you fish this tournament if it were at at Great Lake in Alabama?
E. Anderson didn’t “bribe”. That means their was a crime committed. You willing to stand by that statement in court?
F. If the charity is that important to you, are you going to give to that charity even if you don’t fish in the tournament?

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Tedious … but I will respond …

A. Yes. The Norman striper club used to have between 60-100 boats at their tour.

Key Words = USED to … As such your reference is not valid, much less relevant

B. This type of tournament isn’t for the local fisherman

Who are you to say what the SBC stands for and/or does not stand for? Are you a member of it’s organization? I think not … That said, if it isn’t for “local fisherman” then who else would it be for?? “Professional” striper fishermen?? Don’t make me laugh …

C. Nobody said get rid of economy class. Make entry fee $350

Seriously? You said to get rid of it when you suggested to get rid of the divisions … Surely you weren’t talking about the “Pro” division - you know … since we’re not having a TX for “local” (or said another way, recreational) fishermen …

The Open division is $150 … the Pro division is $500 … if you make it “one” and drop the buy in to $350 which ones do you think you’re going to weed out? Like I said, if this is the thought process that went into the NSBA … well … I digress …

D. Would you fish this tournament if it were at at Great Lake in Alabama?

I’m not fishing it on Hartwell … what makes you think I’m going to Alabama … is this even a serious question???

E. Anderson didn’t “bribe”. That means their was a crime committed. You willing to stand by that statement in court?

okay - first, it’s “there” not “their” … and would I stand by that statement in court … again, are you serious right now???

Second - you’re the one who said that Anderson paid … I believe your exact words were “… Go talk to your elected officials. Tell them to pay up like Anderson did.” … When statements like that are made it implies (a) that something illicit happened and (b) some insider knowledge …

Do you have any “insider” knowledge of illicit activities that you would care to share with the rest of the group? NO?? Okay, good …

A

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Lake Murray area did not believe it was worth the investment. Period. Anderson thinks it is.
$350 was just a number I through out there. Make it $200. That any better.
Your on here complaining it’s not at Murray. That’s the bottom line. Flat out said you wouldn’t go to hartwell much less Alabama. This type of tournament isn’t for local anglers. SBC is trying to draw the most anglers and still make it financially feasible. You think all those fisherman were from the Murray area?
You don’t know me or what committee I’m on.
Didn’t realize I was gonna be graded on spelling and grammar. You tell me who’s showing hate? I haven’t attacked you but you feel fine attacking me. Rock on!!!

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Originally posted by Reeldawg

Lake Murray area did not believe it was worth the investment. Period. Anderson thinks it is.
$350 was just a number I through out there. Make it $200. That any better.
Your on here complaining it’s not at Murray. That’s the bottom line. Flat out said you wouldn’t go to hartwell much less Alabama. This type of tournament isn’t for local anglers. SBC is trying to draw the most anglers and still make it financially feasible. You think all those fisherman were from the Murray area?
You don’t know me or what committee I’m on.
Didn’t realize I was gonna be graded on spelling and grammar. You tell me who’s showing hate? I haven’t attacked you but you feel fine attacking me. Rock on!!!

Again brother … You came on here blowing up our conversation under the anonymity of a screen name and nothing else …

Everyone knows who I am and if they don’t, my name is clearly located within my profile …

You hide behind a keyboard … Again … Who are you? Do you speak on behalf of the SBC or are you just a troll …

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This is why tournament trails have failed in the past. People want to throw stones from the outside but never offer up any real solution or help. SBC directors have spent countless hours trying to do the best they can. The tournaments have been really good for the most part. Both of them. Instead of getting upset or lashing out how about asking what we can do to help make things better. I know some of these people personally and to accuse them of bribing someone or taking a bribe is a flat out lie and slap in the face. As a competitor I would love to see every show up and have a great time, but if all your gonna bring is drama then please stay at home.