Tournaments

[Jimmyz123]

I remember about a year ago I posted up about having more tournaments locally because a group that use to have them each month folded their doors and shut down doing so. I was then criticized because I posted that and I quote,"I've never enter or place in any of the tournaments." I may not have placed in any of the tournaments but I do enter them.

You want to know why people are not signing up for tourneys it's because off all the egos that people need to check at the door. I find the tournaments that are 1 day events are more enjoyable to enter and it gathers the group of us together to meet and fish together. Some may not do as well in them, but that doesn't mean they suck, O.K. well I suck at them, but I still enjoy them.

You want more people to join and enter your tourneys or derbys, stop with the name calling and the bashing as to why they are not signed up, or why they did not make it.

I'm glad that CJ and Andy are starting to get the tourney trail going again and can't wait to join in.

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I'm glad that CJ and Andy are starting to get the tourney trail going again and can't wait to join in.

Just this would have been fine

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Just this would have been fine

I personally stopped fishing tournaments for a lot of the same reasons Jimmy mentioned. Egos do need to be checked at the door, especially when the event is a Benefit. Andy and I agreed that all tournaments we will do will be Benefit events in hopes that response from the community and the overall quality of the event will be better.

Personally without these events having a benefiting organization I would not put forth any effort to plan them because in the past we have been burned out on unappreciative folks and egos. At least the charities will appreciate our efforts if nobody else does is my feeling. Now I do hope I am wrong and you guys enjoy and embrace these events because there is a ton of work put into them and if we get a positive response I would love to have a Tournament Trail again next year.

[makobob]

Looks like MOST of our community WANT more Tournaments and get togethers. So the BWE community wins again. Pulling together, egos aside we can build any DREAM, and make them all happen. WE ALL WIN. Work hard, play hard, FISH HARDER!!!

Makobob

[svendawg]

Originally Posted by Siebler

I personally stopped fishing tournaments for a lot of the same reasons Jimmy mentioned. Egos do need to be checked at the door, especially when the event is a Benefit. Andy and I agreed that all tournaments we will do will be Benefit events in hopes that response from the community and the overall quality of the event will be better.

Personally without these events having a benefiting organization I would not put forth any effort to plan them because in the past we have been burned out on unappreciative folks and egos. At least the charities will appreciate our efforts if nobody else does is my feeling. Now I do hope I am wrong and you guys enjoy and embrace these events because there is a ton of work put into them and if we get a positive response I would love to have a Tournament Trail again next year.

Personally I love to fish in these tournaments. It forces me to fish in locations I would not normally go to or didn't know about. I fish the tournaments to learn from others and don't even worry about winning. It's not about winning, it's about meeting and getting together with like minder fisherman and learning from those with more experience than me.
That fact that the tournament proceeds goes to a charity is an added benefit.
Please keep up your efforts, they are greatly appreciated.

[Baja_Traveler]

I too also prefer the one day format where I can hang out with you all and put faces to handles, but I do also like the way Wade put together his long term tournaments, that way I can get out as much (or as little in my case) as I can and not have results dependant on a single days fishing.
There's alot to be said about the camaraderie of a one day tournament though...

I'm just glad there are a few die hard souls among us who have the patience and drive to put tournaments together.

[dorado50]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I remember about a year ago I posted up about having more tournaments locally because a group that use to have them each month folded their doors and shut down doing so. I was then criticized because I posted that and I quote,"I've never enter or place in any of the tournaments." I may not have placed in any of the tournaments but I do enter them.

You want to know why people are not signing up for tourneys it's because off all the egos that people need to check at the door. I find the tournaments that are 1 day events are more enjoyable to enter and it gathers the group of us together to meet and fish together. Some may not do as well in them, but that doesn't mean they suck, O.K. well I suck at them, but I still enjoy them.

You want more people to join and enter your tourneys or derbys, stop with the name calling and the bashing as to why they are not signed up, or why they did not make it.

I'm glad that CJ and Andy are starting to get the tourney trail going again and can't wait to join in.

Very well said.....LIKE>>>>>>LIKE

[makobob]

NINE DAYS and counting, time is running out, have you signed up? If you cannot fish, Drake needs volunteer help. Support our troops, and veterans.

Bob

[wade]

Originally Posted by tacmik

Kayak fishing is a way of life, not a hobby.

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I remember about a year ago I posted up about having more tournaments locally because a group that use to have them each month folded their doors and shut down doing so. XI was then criticized because I posted that and I quote,"I've never enter or place in any of the tournaments." XI may not have placed in any of the tournaments but I do enter them. X
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You want to know why people are not signing up for tourneys it's because off all the egos that people need to check at the door. XI find the tournaments that are 1 day events are more enjoyable to enter and it gathers the group of us together to meet and fish together. XSome may not do as well in them, but that doesn't mean they suck, O.K. well I suck at them, but I still enjoy them. X
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You want more people to join and enter your tourneys or derbys, stop with the name calling and the bashing as to why they are not signed up, or why they did not make it. X
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I'm glad that CJ and Andy are starting to get the tourney trail going again and can't wait to join in.

While I do apologize for being rather brash in my earlier response.,
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http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18172

..it came only after I noticed the same questions being asked about our local kayak fishing tournament /meet up scene, and I already had started a multi series of events with not much of interest..I don’t beat around the bush..I don’t mind of no one wants to show up or even donate..but to ask for food when a plate is in front of you is almost comical hence my rude response..
I understand the frustrations that probably Neil and many many others have faced and also know the feeling of needing those pre-registrations in ASAP!

Please support your fellow BWE members endeavors whenever you can..No matter how big or small it does makes a big difference in many peoples lives whether you can see from face value or not..I have had introductions to some of the most amazing people I have ever met in all of my travels strictly due to this “BWE” forum!

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by wade

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While I do apologize for being rather brash in my earlier response.,
Re:
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18172

..it came only after I noticed the same questions being asked about our local kayak fishing tournament /meet up scene, and I already had started a multi series of events with not much of interest..I don’t beat around the bush..I don’t mind of no one wants to show up or even donate..but to ask for food when a plate is in front of you is almost comical hence my rude response..
I understand the frustrations that probably Neil and many many others have faced and also know the feeling of needing those pre-registrations in ASAP!

Please support your fellow BWE members endeavors whenever you can..No matter how big or small it does makes a big difference in many peoples lives whether you can see from face value or not..I have had introductions to some of the most amazing people I have ever met in all of my travels strictly due to this “BWE” forum!

Wade, I totally understand your reference there with the, "asking for a plate of food when one is placed before you." Meaning, why ask for more tournaments when there ARE some being organized? There again is the attitude I was referring to. It's the same attitude of others saying why didn't you enter this tourney or that tourney? It's that attitude that's causing some to not enter and others to not start new tourneys.

The series of tournaments that you put on last year, that I did enter and paid good hard earned money to enter, while being great in their own respect, I was meaning the one day investment type of tourneys geared around getting everyone together on one day, like your Children's tourney, and the Derby, and the ones OEX is gearing to put on.

It's basic customer service, if you want customers to come back to your business, treat them like you want them to come back. I'm not trying to hurt anyone's feelings, or cause any bad feelings, but there has been a lot of calling each other out over the last couple of years and those of us reading these calling outs, are paying attention.

I love OEX and I love all the people on it, but one thing happens when you get a lot of competitive people together they compete against each other and sometimes it gets ugly.

I'm looking forward to the tourney benefits that are coming and am looking forward to seeing everyone that can make the events. So let's stop fighting with each other and start helping out and supporting each other.