Thread: Fyi Crappiemaster Tournament

Let me clarify some things on and about the tournament. Slabs is correct on his statements about the Game and Fish having a presence during the tournament. They are heavily involved with the planning and preparation for this tournament by design. And yes, they have every right to make sure that our game and fish laws are being followed. But I think you will see more of this activity during the pre-fishing days prior to the actual tournament.

As far as the actual number of entries are concerned, I know that this tournament is drawing a lot of attention from all over the state and country for that matter. It is the most challenging event that CrappieMasters has and is considered by some to also be the best format. I have had people contact me from all over in regards to the tournament and have expressed that they feel this will be one of the better tournaments this year. With that being said, I hope entries have reached the level of 100 already as it will make for a very good weekend of fishing and fun.

As far as ramps are concerned, there are many to choose from. I know of at least seven quality ramps that can be utilized and I am sure there are more if you count all of the "privately" owned ramps. Dano's, Pierce Creek, Green lake, Adams Lake, Cane Creek are to name just a few. Remember, anglers can use any ramp they choose and launch at any time.
I spent all day again yesterday with Paul Alpers, President of CrappieMasters, in the Conway area making last minute arrangements. We revisited with the Chamber of Commerce, local sponsors, Ark. Game and Fish, several ramps and the weigh in site. We also recorded the radio commercial advertising the tournament. We hope that all of the homework is done now and the preparation is complete.

I hope to have answered most of your questions. But if I have not, please contact me at 1-501-231-3374 and I will do my best to help you out anyway I can.

1carym, From what i have been told a big part of this tournament is going to take place out of the Game and Fish training center over at Peirce Creek, They have ample facilities to support this tournament.

dafshklr, I could'nt agree more with you about them having the right to uphold the game and fish laws and glad that they do, But I would hope that this is not going to be turned into a revenue producing event by the game and fish through citations, For as long as I can remember they have never put any enforcement on the no wake zones where the main boat lanes come close to boat docks and boat houses, they have never been officially marked as no wake zones either. there will be a lot of these tournament boats fishing in these boat lanes, For 60 or nearly 60 years they have not worried with wake zones. I was just trying to give some people a heads up as to what to expect if they were not current and up to date with a few things. I was trying to remove the blindside factor. When is the prefishing days and when r they going to make the lake off limits to tourny anglers