For the last two years Henry and Jake have worked to put together a calfishing BASS Fantasy Bass competition. I know participation wasn't big but his year we are going to step it up. Mark from Okuma has pledged a low profile Cayenne reel and Henry is donating a couple of his custom wood rats (super cool). More prizes are in the works. We'll figure out exactly who gets what, but figure that the worst case if you win is that you score a free reel

Here's the short version of what you need to do to sign up and play for these prizes:

1. Sign up on bassmaster.com between Feb 3 and Feb 19.
2. Pick a team
3. Request the group password from Henry via calfishing@gmail.com
4. Join the calfishing group.
5. Play all season

Here is the longer version:

BASS tourneys start with the Bassmaster Classic Feb 19, 2010 and end with the Arkansas River tournament June 17. The Elite Anglers will be once again fishing two California tournaments, the Delta and Clear Lake. Here's the Elite Schedule.

A participant is allowed to play in a group. Our group is exclusive. It, of course, is called calfishing and you will need a password to join the group. Each participant will pick a team of five anglers. You can keep the same team for every event or change your team each event. Each Elite Angler is given a value preceding each tournament. The system does not allow a player to pick the five best anglers because it will put you over the salary cap. After each tournament day your score will be tallied and your place in the competition will be computer calculated.

Here are the instructions for how to play. Don’t let it scare you; it’s easer than it sounds.

Registration starts Feb 3, 2010!

Henry Shorr will be helping. He will be taking care of all password requests by email. The email is calfishing@gmail.com. The reason the
password is not listed on the forum is our group is exclusive. If you have a friend that wants to participate he must register on this site first.

If any of you works or has connections in the sport fishing industry, donations to this competition will be graciously accepted. Please contact Henry

It looks like we can't register or pick a team until Feb 9th. They still have last years info up but I looked at a message board they have up and found out that the new season will pick up 2/9.

Ken

Thanks for your post. That explains why we do not have anyone registered. Meanwhile I will be searching out prizes.

Henry

Henry/Rob,

Hooked Up Tackle would like to help the cause for all the support this forum has shown us. Please send me an email: oliver at HookedUpTackle.com

www.HookedUpTackle.com

Hey Guys.

The Fantasy Bass site is finally open for registration, picking your entries and join the calfishing team.

I have picked my team and have discovered there is a new 2010 format for picking teams. The elite anglers are divided into A B C categories depending on how they finished 2009. You will get two A picks two B picks and one C pick. I do not know if this format is just for the classic or for the season, either way it is an interesting twist.

I have had a conversation to my friend Oliver at hookeduptackle. Oliver stated that the members at calfishing.com have supported him and he feels the least he can do is donate to our competition.

Sign up guys!! WIN FREE STUFF!!

Hen

I just signed up. I have never done fantasy sports. This was pretty simple. Could add an exciting twist to watching the Bassmaster tourneys!

The Fantasy site is now ready for picking your entries.

There is a new format for 2010. The elite anglers are divided into A B C categories depending on how they finished 2009. You will get two A picks two B picks and one C pick. I do not know if this format is just for the classic or for the season, either way it is an interesting twist.

I have spoken to Oliver and he will donate to our competition. Oliver said that the members of calfishing.com have supported him and the least he can do is to help us out. Thanks Oliver!!!

Henry

Cool, I made my team. It takes like 5 minutes. Super easy. Thanks Oliver for the donations If I win I'll just rub it in but you guys can have the prizes!

Sounds fun. I will pick a team as soon as I get the password from Hen.

Thanks Oliver, Hen and Mark for making it interesting

I'm in, should be fun.

Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what have-yous

Henry, question for you. Is it supposed to be a secret who is on your team?

Just got word the guys at Big Hammer are going to donate a $30 bag of hammers

Rob

Short answer is no.

A player cannot view another player’s picks. With the last two years format a player, after the tournament is completed, can view all other players’ picks, which is interesting to see how other competitors formed their teams. I am assuming it will be the same for the 2010 competition.

If a player wants to disclose his picks that is fine however there is not an advantage to do so.

Thanks for the donation Brian#2 and Big Hammer.

Hen

Cool thanks Big Hammer and Brian2

I have picked my team, even though I am clueless about this stuff.

Guys

The Classic is this week. I am looking for more participation with our Fantasy Bass league. Get your team picked today!!! Win free stuff.

Henry

Competitors in the calfishing Fantasy group.

The first day of the classic is in the books. If you want to check out the competitor’s team the info is now available. Go to the group page and click on a competitors points in the #1 column the team will be reveled.

BTW on the first day of the classic Ken A is kicking all our A’s.

Hen

Dangit, my guys are sucking. My prediction, big move for Aaron Martens tomorrow.

Ouch I am getting killed, LOL.

cz

Hee, hee...beginners luck for my first fantasy anything!!

Here were my picks:
VanDam
Aaron Martins
Swindle
Mark Menendez
Russell Lane

Good thing I didn't go with the Ducket like I started too, last minute substitution. 4 of my 5 fished on Sunday.

Duckett killed me other than that me a Ken A. had the same guys.

Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what have-yous

Guys,

We have the following to pitch in:

9" Cl8 Bait Swimbait
BasStar Prop Runner
BasStar Silent Runner
Tylure Walking Trout
Hooked Up Tackle Hoodie
Hooked Up Tackle Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Good Luck!

www.HookedUpTackle.com

Oliver

Thanks for your generosity. Looks like every player is going to be a winner.

Henry

Is it too late to join your group?

You should be able to join after the classic and set your picks for the delta

Great! Thanks!

Don't forget to change your rosters....

Jake J

http://calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/jakej/

I had skeet on my team. The night before the tournament I read an article on the BASS website regarding practice. Skeet was interviewed and said “This is the toughest I have ever seen the delta.” I figured he was going to have a bad tournament so I booted him off the team an inserted KVD. One heck of a mistake six hours before the tournament.

Henry

I had Skeet, it's hard to go without him or KVD on any body of water. The rest of my team stunk it up though.

Jake J

http://calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/jakej/

I had Skeet...he was the only one on my team that was fishing come Saturday and Sunday!