2 big names leave

zippyduck · December 02, 2019, 11:46:27 PM

Bass Pro Tour lost Palanuik and Swindle to Bassmaster.

They had to break a contract and it cost them $50,000. Things must not be that good over there.

fishballer06 · December 03, 2019, 06:19:20 AM

Swindle made $18k in his year with MLF. Palaniuk made $73k.

They must think there's a lot more money to be made, or they just really don't enjoy the format.

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Deadeye · December 03, 2019, 08:24:50 AM

That news broke a couple of weeks ago.

I figure Guys will swap sides for awhile until those that want will find where to be to find that want.

BASS Big Names were basic No Bodies before the others left, so anyone going back will be an Instant Big Name and "the one to beat".

Wish them all well.

fishballer06 · December 03, 2019, 08:44:30 AM

For anyone interested, there are interviews with BP and GS on YouTube on the Bass Talk Live channel. The GMan interview is starting here in a few minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTkMc3v7ThcCwbsCowRFxA

In Brandon's interview, he stated that he has paid all his entry fee's for two different divisions of the Opens, as well as the Elites. So he'll be fishing 3 total series this year.

fishballer06 · December 03, 2019, 09:46:12 AM

WOW

Just wow. That's all I can say after listening to G Man's interview about why he made the move. You all need to go listen to the interview. It's well worth your time. Gerald said he knew during the first day of the second MLF event that he absolutely hated it and that he wanted out. So much great insight in his interview. I might have to give it another listen.

Smallie_Stalker · December 03, 2019, 03:41:45 PM

I know the news came out a couple weeks ago, but what I just found out today was that the current Elites had to "allow" them back in by a vote!!!

RangerAndBass · December 03, 2019, 08:14:14 PM

What a great interview. I really appreciated hearing his take on it.

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SteveTX · December 04, 2019, 12:42:35 AM

Was it just me or did it sound like he was almost crying a few times during the interview? Maybe it was done to give that impression? Either way thought he sounded broke up a few times.

Personally I think he is funny and entertaining. Don't really care where he fishes its all eventually on YouTube anyway.

fishballer06 · December 04, 2019, 07:43:44 AM

Those interviews are done live, so I doubt it's doctored in any kind of way.

If you watched his weigh in at the classic last year, you'll remember that he broke down a little on stage. The man truly has a passion for BASS.

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coldfront · December 04, 2019, 07:50:51 AM

Quote from: SteveTX on December 04, 2019, 12:42:35 AM
Was it just me or did it sound like he was almost crying a few times during the interview?

i'm not crying; you're crying!

SteveTX · December 04, 2019, 09:30:55 AM

Quote from: fishballer06 on December 04, 2019, 07:43:44 AM
Those interviews are done live, so I doubt it's doctored in any kind of way.

If you watched his weigh in at the classic last year, you'll remember that he broke down a little on stage. The man truly has a passion for BASS.

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No I mean was he Gman actually crying? I wasn't sure myself I just got that feeling a few times listening to it. $:-\$

Quote from: coldfront on December 04, 2019, 07:50:51 AM
i'm not crying; you're crying!

<- is crying

Deadeye · December 04, 2019, 09:41:13 AM

I guess if I really was a FAN of any of these Bass Groups I would care who was where and who was doing what.

But honestly I don't. I like the MLF Format, so that attracts me. As to who is or is not fishing it doesn't really matter. What they do or don't do has no effect on my life.

caddyjoe77 · December 14, 2019, 06:52:35 PM

Quote from: SteveTX on December 04, 2019, 12:42:35 AM
Was it just me or did it sound like he was almost crying a few times during the interview? Maybe it was done to give that impression? Either way thought he sounded broke up a few times.

Personally I think he is funny and entertaining. Don't really care where he fishes its all eventually on YouTube anyway.

having met G-Man one day down here, completely off camera and randomly at waterfront -- I can tell you the G-Man you see on camera is exactly the same G-Man you get off. The dude is as genuine as can be. We must have talked straight up fishing for about 20 minutes.

SteveTX · December 14, 2019, 07:16:37 PM

Quote from: caddyjoe77 on December 14, 2019, 06:52:35 PM
having met G-Man one day down here, completely off camera and randomly at waterfront -- I can tell you the G-Man you see on camera is exactly the same G-Man you get off. The dude is as genuine as can be. We must have talked straight up fishing for about 20 minutes.

Oh I like his entertainment while fishing etc but thought that was a tick on the soft side for a radio show over a decision on what league to fish that he had already decided long before. Not saying hes a bad guy just thought it was a little dramatic IF he was even crying.

caddyjoe77 · December 14, 2019, 09:53:27 PM

Quote from: SteveTX on December 14, 2019, 07:16:37 PM
Oh I like his entertainment while fishing etc but thought that was a tick on the soft side for a radio show over a decision on what league to fish that he had already decided long before. Not saying hes a bad guy just thought it was a little dramatic IF he was even crying.

completely understand.

Saying, it probably was straight from the gut.