One of the most oft-used clichés among bass anglers is that it’s imperative to “control the variables you can control.”
The 54 competitors at this week’s Geico Bassmaster Classic may not be able to foresee the weather, nor can they force Lake Hartwell’s bass to bite, but they can control their understanding of the rules and laws applying to this tournament, as well as the processes necessary to ensure a smooth operation. Whether it’s their first Classic or they’ve fished a dozen of them, each angler is one cog in the system. Registration day, which took place on Tuesday at the Hyatt in downtown Greenville, ensures that each cog knows his appropriate role and is in the right places at the right times.
By Sunday evening, there should be only one winner, but as of before the tournament, each of the 54 competitors is tied for the lead, and the rules apply equally to all of them. Tournament Director Trip Weldon held a meeting to ensure that everyone was on the same page. He normally only wears one hat on tournament day, but now he’s a boating instructor, a weather man, a media advisor and a traffic cop…
Continue reading about the upcoming event at www.bassmaster.com.
Come out between February 20th to 22nd and join the excitement at the TD Convention Center!
(Copy written by Pete Robbins.)