Looking For a Partner to Join FLW Shootout Bass Tournament

[CarlosR]

Hi All... I have been considering entering a fishing tournament for a couple years now but unfortunately none of my fishing buddy’s are ready (scared to come in last) for competition fishing. The FLW Shootout cost is reasonable at only $200 per team and I figured it would be a good place to start. I am looking to enter either:

JULY 17, 2016 BIG RIDEAU LAKE - http://www.flwcanada.com/product/17

and/or

AUGUST 21, 2016 MUSKRAT LAKE - http://www.flwcanada.com/product/5

I am open to other bass tournaments as well... even filling in last minute if needed.
I do have my own boat but it’s not built for tournament fishing but can be used if needed. 16ft legend xtreme, 30hp, Minn Kota Terrova 80lb I-Pilot, Hummingbird 859 and Helix 5 DI in the front.

I would say my skill level is upper intermediate and would love to learn how to fish deeper water for Bass. Send me a private message if you are interested in teaming up for either tournament and let me know if you have a boat that is better geared for tournament fishing.

Any suggestions on starting competitive fishing are welcome.

Carlos

[lape0019]

Carlos,

Be careful what you wish for! The tournament bug is quite addictive!

Good luck on finding a partner but if this is something you end up being very interested in, I would suggest you check out the Ottawa Valley South Bassmasters (OVSB) for next years series. It pairs boaters with non boaters and has a total cost for all tournaments that is very reasonable. It's a great bunch of guys as well. I fished with them last year and had a blast and learned a lot.

Your boat will definitely be on the slower side but would be well suited to quite a few of the water bodies they fish. Many of the members of this club are also members here including their current and past presidents.

I know it isn't helping you now but just food for thought for next year.

Adam

[cprince]

To further Lape0019's advice, there is also Pettawawa Bassmasters. Between the two series, you should be able to fish every weekend in some interesting water!

Craig

[CarlosR]

Great feedback guys! I will definitely enrol into one of the tournament clubs next year. I didn't know that they actually would partner you up with someone within those clubs, which is fantastic.

Still hoping someone will want to give the FLW shootout a go with me this year.

Carlos

[lape0019]

Not all of the clubs in the area are like this. OVSB is the only one in the Ottawa area that I know of that does this. The Renegade Pro am pairs the "am" with a "pro" for a one day tournament. This is also another place you can hone some skills and learn a thing or two within a tournament environment.

[RJ]

Another option for you would be the Renegade Opens. Your boat fits the bill for these events with 100% payback.

RJ

[BassBomb]

You'll have no issues with or without using your boat in any of the Shootout events. You're right about the cost, at $200 per team it's a great way to fish competitively and not really care where you end up on the scoreboard. Anything can happen and as a guy who just started fishing tournaments last year at the age of 39, it's a blast. Fished in only two events last year, but this year my partner and I are doing the whole circuit. With the first event at Mississippi drawing 80+ boats, I think it draws more anglers than any other local tournament circuit. It also depends on where you live as well, saves you money hauling your gear around with a lake or river near your home.

At the end of the day, it's a lot of fun and the guys on the Shootout are awesome to chat with and you'll learn a lot in your first year without breaking the bank. Hope to see you out there at some point.