BAM III format change-Please read

I have spent a LOT of time out there this week, and its not classic fall top water yet.   The rules I originally set were to protect fish under low water levels with a typical fall WFO bite.  That situation has not developed.  To put some Bendo into the event and some fish in the panko, bait is now allowed.  However, I want to keep the incentives for artificial and flies going, because I think they are cool, and add some interest to the strategy. 

In addition, there are enough SHALLOW spots to make zooming around in a weigh-boat unsafe and a bite killer, so the C&R bonus is gone.  Weigh-in at the camp.  Hours go unchanged.

So here it is:

Bait gets true weight
Artificial get 8 oz/fish
Flies get 16 oz/fish

We will still weigh up to 2 fish/angler.

Sorry for the change, but its tough enough right now to prevent mayhem, we do want to catch some fish.

....ALRIGHT!! back to havin a chance at VICTORY, cuz I'm SKILLESS!

Wow, I was just getting ready to suggest to FishShim that he might as well include Juan's handle "Mako1" in the design of this year's buckle, but it sounds like this might open things back up again.   The new format will mean that you don't have to have skill to win, but it'll sure help.

I was just getting ready to suggest to FishShim that he might as well include Juan's handle "Mako1" in the design of this year's buckle

 

Sean

I understand the change but less than a week with people gearing up for artificials, it is a tough call. I am going to stick with artificials but under these circumstances, live bait will statistically win over artificials. Thanks for organizing and making the tough decisions.

Scott

A limit of fly fish would get an extra two pounds...that is a LOT in Mendo.  Just trying to make sure we keep it interesting and fun.  I can't believe the lake isn't off the hook...its TIME!

Woohoo ... game on!

 

Good call man!

1.5 lbs is a ton at Mendo. I am going to try to stay artificial but it will be hard!

Live bait or artificial, the smart money is on Juan.   Thats my call   nuff said

Word.  Juan has Mendo has wired, plus Elsie thinks Teacher Juan is SUPER cool.

Word.  Juan has Mendo has wired, plus Elsie thinks Teacher Juan is SUPER cool.

Then may the force be with us. Obie JUAN kenobie can you teach us to be fly fishing jedai?

I'll still be tossin the lure around for shiz! .......and we still have a presure change coming in w/chance of rain before sat!     could be what the doctor ordered?! 

Yep.  Usually the advancing low is the BOMB.

Yep.  Usually the advancing low is the BOMB.

Please please please please

Rolled a few in prep.. we can only hope to beat Obie Juan...
For others of you rolling your own.. this link is money. Taught by the master of deception himself.

Z

OBE JUAN KENOBI is a great nickname.....I think we should convince Juan to change his "Mako1"....after all, nicknames should be given AND earned