April 2015 Florida Bragging Rights BS thread

Capt. BassinLou · March 31, 2015, 08:44:29 PM

New to this year, we came to the agreement of forming this thread. This thread allows FBR participants to openly discuss anything in regards to the competition. Techniques, Reports, Strategies, Tips, Help, or just simple fishing bull

. This is the thread for that.

The FBR thread will be used for posting pics and standings as well as the participants weekly numbers. Light responses will be permitted. I will police this thread to make sure that all communication is kept at a minimum and moved over to this thread.

Enjoy the thread gang. All I ask is to please be civil.

West6550 · April 01, 2015, 07:40:21 AM

Let me start out the year with a "Lou you suck" lmao jk man glad to see this up and running!!!

Jim and I are hitting the lake tomorrow so watch out!

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 07:44:24 AM

Quote from: West6550 on April 01, 2015, 07:40:21 AM
Let me start out the year with a "Lou you suck" lmao jk man glad to see this up and running!!!

Jim and I are hitting the lake tomorrow so watch out!

WEST, I appreciate the warm welcome. Rotfl!! Good luck tomorrow. Since this is a marathon and not a sprint, i will take my time.

Deadeye · April 01, 2015, 07:47:24 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 07:44:24 AM
WEST, I appreciate the warm welcome. Rotfl!! Good luck tomorrow. Since this is a marathon and not a sprint, i will take my time.

BAM! there it is..........

Pferox · April 01, 2015, 07:59:25 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 07:44:24 AM
WEST, I appreciate the warm welcome. Rotfl!! Good luck tomorrow. Since this is a marathon and not a sprint, i will take my time.

Yea, next post from Lou will be 4-25 inch fish and one 15 inch fish and all he will talk about will be the dang other 25er he missed.

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 09:01:03 AM

Quote from: Pferox on April 01, 2015, 07:59:25 AM
Yea, next post from Lou will be 4-25 inch fish and one 15 inch fish and all he will talk about will be the dang other 25er he missed.

That would be awesome!!

Deadeye · April 01, 2015, 09:14:32 AM

Hey Lou. If it is not to much trouble and it might be, could you do a post showing all of last years Monthly Winners and their numbers for that month. Might be interesting to look back over time and see how the years change for the same month.

Maybe start a separate thread just for FBR 2014 Monthly Winners list. Maybe show the Classic Winner and AOY too. See how it changes or stays the same over the years.

Just a thought and I figured I'd throw it out there.

Pferox · April 01, 2015, 09:36:07 AM

Too bad you couldn't attach an Excel sheet to a post with all this information, that would make life a lot easier for you. This way all the information can be easily accessed by everybody to see what they want to, I know this has to be a lot of work keeping it all straight.

SFL BassHunter · April 01, 2015, 10:32:51 AM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 01, 2015, 09:14:32 AM
Hey Lou. If it is not to much trouble and it might be, could you do a post showing all of last years Monthly Winners and their numbers for that month. Might be interesting to look back over time and see how the years change for the same month.

Maybe start a separate thread just for FBR 2014 Monthly Winners list. Maybe show the Classic Winner and AOY too. See how it changes or stays the same over the years.

Just a thought and I figured I'd throw it out there.

Oh I see a lot of Excel in Lou's future.

Hate Excel. It is the

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 10:52:46 AM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 01, 2015, 09:14:32 AM
Hey Lou. If it is not to much trouble and it might be, could you do a post showing all of last years Monthly Winners and their numbers for that month. Might be interesting to look back over time and see how the years change for the same month.

Maybe start a separate thread just for FBR 2014 Monthly Winners list. Maybe show the Classic Winner and AOY too. See how it changes or stays the same over the years.

Just a thought and I figured I'd throw it out there.

That shouldn't be that hard to do. I did something similar a few weeks ago.

SFL BassHunter · April 01, 2015, 12:08:32 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 10:52:46 AM
That shouldn't be that hard to do. I did something similar a few weeks ago.

I do agree with Pferox though, if you posted an excel sheet with several tabs with all the different info then everyone could look at it instead of asking you for their numbers all the time.
I keep track of my numbers but it would be cool to also see everyone elses stuff too.

I think that would make it easier for you and everyone.

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 12:42:23 PM

I will look into it

Deadeye · April 01, 2015, 12:46:01 PM

As for the Excel sheet idea, Lou is doing it so whatever he wants to do is fine with me.

But consider this:

Lou already posts a Weekly Standing of everyone's totals so the sheet wouldn't add anything there.

We are "supposed" to take care of our own numbers, but since the BS'ing has been moved to this new thread it really shouldn't be that hard for anyone to look back at their last post to see what it said. That is what I do anyway when I'm adding a new fish, I just go back to the last post I made with my numbers and copy & paste it into the reply box then remove the cull number, add the new number, total then post.

The new BS Thread was started just for that reason to allow you to see where you were without having to look through 10 pages to find what you had before.

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 01:29:28 PM

Two quick things

1. The final numbers are up for March and Final AOY points

2. As far as excel stuff goes. That is no where in my wheelhouse.

My wife designed a spread sheet for me in regards to this competition. I plug in numbers in some boxes. press a few tabs. And presto. More than that can't help you.

Love ya... but its not happening.

Here is what I will do however. I will post the weekly numbers as I usually do and I will create a an achievement thread that will remain locked. You can all look at, study it, what ever floats your

. All of last years monthly winners will be on there. As well as the Classics winner and AOY stuff.

I have been really...really nice with you guys in regards to your numbers. Please track them. The BR thread is strictly for that. Yes. right now there is alot of chatting going on because its open enrollment . I expect that. However, once this thing gets going, that page will strictly be for numbers. Go to tapatalk and look up your stuff if your on the water. Take advantage of the notebook feature on your smart phones, and plug your numbers in that. I am not being a

, just delegating a little bit more responsibility over to you guys. If you lose your numbers, of course I will happy to provide them to you.

Good luck this month.

West6550 · April 01, 2015, 01:33:53 PM

Well I spent my day ripping out the old flower beds and tending to the yard. But hey! I can fish tomorrow!

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 03:25:37 PM

The achievement page is up and running. Please look over it and let me know if I missed any form of recognition. Congratulations if your name was listed on there.

Pferox · April 01, 2015, 03:41:31 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 03:25:37 PM
The achievement page is up and running. Please look over it and let me know if I missed any form of recognition. Congratulations if your name was listed on there.

Just saw it, that is a very nice job, Lou, lots of impressive numbers. I can hear the applause as I read each line.

Capt. BassinLou · April 01, 2015, 03:56:38 PM

Quote from: Pferox on April 01, 2015, 03:41:31 PM
Just saw it, that is a very nice job, Lou, lots of impressive numbers. I can hear the applause as I read each line.

Thanks Pferox. I was working on it while my kids were doing their homework. I deleted my first draft by mistake. $:-\$ Soooooo, I had to start all over again.

Pferox · April 01, 2015, 03:58:05 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 03:56:38 PM
Thanks Pferox. I was working on it while my kids were doing their homework. I deleted my first draft by mistake. $:-\$ Soooooo, I had to start all over again.

Oh man, the number of times I posted something on this that was kind of long and then something happened and it didn't post, then had to do it again. it gets pretty frustrating for sure.

Deadeye · April 01, 2015, 09:09:42 PM

Great job on that Achievements Thread! I guess I'm just into history but if this deal lasts for several years, which I hope it does, it will be cool to look back over the years and see the changes or lack thereof.

SFL BassHunter · April 01, 2015, 09:28:28 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 01, 2015, 01:29:28 PM
Two quick things

1. The final numbers are up for March and Final AOY points

2. As far as excel stuff goes. That is no where in my wheelhouse. My wife designed a spread sheet for me in regards to this competition. I plug in numbers in some boxes. press a few tabs. And presto. More than that can't help you. Love ya... but its not happening.

Here is what I will do however. I will post the weekly numbers as I usually do and I will create a an achievement thread that will remain locked. You can all look at, study it, what ever floats your . All of last years monthly winners will be on there. As well as the Classics winner and AOY stuff.

I have been really...really nice with you guys in regards to your numbers. Please track them. The BR thread is strictly for that. Yes. right now there is alot of chatting going on because its open enrollment . I expect that. However, once this thing gets going, that page will strictly be for numbers. Go to tapatalk and look up your stuff if your on the water. Take advantage of the notebook feature on your smart phones, and plug your numbers in that. I am not being a , just delegating a little bit more responsibility over to you guys. If you lose your numbers, of course I will happy to provide them to you. Good luck this month.

Thats cool. Just a suggestion wasnt sure if it would make life easier for you or not. I wasnt sure what your current method was. If you need to delegate anything im available to help with whatever is needed.

West6550 · April 02, 2015, 03:43:02 AM

First fish of the year is a senko fish... ugh... I'm gonna be sick lol

Welcome to the competition Jim!!! It's early and I'm about to head your way. Hopefully we can put some nice numbers up today!

FD · April 02, 2015, 04:18:39 AM

I'm giving you guys a weeks head start. Leaving in the morning for Lewis Smith Lake in Al for a long weekend. Hopefully I'll be posting some 60" stripers.

If I catch largemouth in AL do they count in this competition? I can't find the rule thread and could not remember if they had to be caught in FL.

Capt. BassinLou · April 02, 2015, 05:15:08 AM

Quote from: Fishindaddy on April 02, 2015, 04:18:39 AM
I'm giving you guys a weeks head start. Leaving in the morning for Lewis Smith Lake in Al for a long weekend. Hopefully I'll be posting some 60" stripers.

If I catch largemouth in AL do they count in this competition? I can't find the rule thread and could not remember if they had to be caught in FL.

FD, as far as the rules, they have been deleted for some reason or another. Not a problem, I will submit a new thread with revised rules. Fortunately, you have been with us for a while, and you know the rules pretty much. As far as your vacation fish go. Enjoy your vacation. All competition fish will be from FL. The only exception to this, is for an active military participant that is a fellow Floridian.

SFL BassHunter · April 02, 2015, 05:15:16 AM

Quote from: West6550 on April 02, 2015, 03:43:02 AM
First fish of the year is a senko fish... ugh... I'm gonna be sick lol

Welcome to the competition Jim!!! It's early and I'm about to head your way. Hopefully we can put some nice numbers up today!

Haters gonna hate! Lol.

Get ready to be very sick. Ive got 200+ senkos to use this year.

ill make sure to post a pick of my senko and the fish for each one just for you WEST. Muahahahaha.