Myself and the officers of the 2012 have been working to put on another great season of tournament fishing! Fill free to check out the website at www.cbatournament.com to view the rules, event dates, etc. Again this year looks to be another profitable year for the CBA fishermen. Total payouts for 2011 exceeded $200K!
I wanted to make this post to let you guys know about a few minor changes that you will see this year. The first and most exciting news is that TWRA biologist and Reservoir Fisheries Managers will be on site taking genetic samples from bass over 8lbs. This is part of TWRAs investigation into the success of the stocking of Florida strain largemouth in Chickamauga. The results of this study will be used to help better manage the fishery we love so much. We are excited to team up with TWRA to help do what we can to protect and improve this fishery. This is an opportunity for anyone that wants to come see how these samples are taken or wants to ask the fisheries biologist any questions. We will also have results of these genetic samples available for our anglers and the public. I think it would be cool to be able to tell an angler what percent influence of Florida Strain was found in the fish he weighed in the prior event!
Another change you will see is that we have struck a deal with one of the best tournament polygraph testers in the state that will allow us to have random polygraphs given throughout the season. This will be done randomly at officers discretion and the anglers chosen to be tested must pass the test before any prizes or cash are awarded. I decided to put this together in response to the many folks who said they would fish the CBAs if we had a random ploygraph. I have full confidence that all of the anglers who fish with us follow the rules to a T, and these tests will insure that!
We have a hand full of new sponsors and some new prizes that we will be able to award this year! We also have many of the reliable sponsors we have had for years that help us to make this work. We are excited to announce that TOW BOAT US/ US ANGLER will once again be sponsoring our classic event, and there will be cash incentives for towboat members. If anyone is interested in renewing or starting a new towboat membership, let me know I have the forms or you can contact Capt. Shane or Stacey O'Neal at423.326.9768.
Our goal is to constantly improve and enhance the experience for our anglers and our sponsors. If anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestion. Feel free to contact me or any of the officers listed on our webpage.
I wanted to make this post to let you guys know about a few minor changes that you will see this year. The first and most exciting news is that TWRA biologist and Reservoir Fisheries Managers will be on site taking genetic samples from bass over 8lbs. This is part of TWRAs investigation into the success of the stocking of Florida strain largemouth in Chickamauga. The results of this study will be used to help better manage the fishery we love so much. We are excited to team up with TWRA to help do what we can to protect and improve this fishery. This is an opportunity for anyone that wants to come see how these samples are taken or wants to ask the fisheries biologist any questions. We will also have results of these genetic samples available for our anglers and the public. I think it would be cool to be able to tell an angler what percent influence of Florida Strain was found in the fish he weighed in the prior event!
Another change you will see is that we have struck a deal with one of the best tournament polygraph testers in the state that will allow us to have random polygraphs given throughout the season. This will be done randomly at officers discretion and the anglers chosen to be tested must pass the test before any prizes or cash are awarded. I decided to put this together in response to the many folks who said they would fish the CBAs if we had a random ploygraph. I have full confidence that all of the anglers who fish with us follow the rules to a T, and these tests will insure that!
We have a hand full of new sponsors and some new prizes that we will be able to award this year! We also have many of the reliable sponsors we have had for years that help us to make this work. We are excited to announce that TOW BOAT US/ US ANGLER will once again be sponsoring our classic event, and there will be cash incentives for towboat members. If anyone is interested in renewing or starting a new towboat membership, let me know I have the forms or you can contact Capt. Shane or Stacey O'Neal at423.326.9768.
Our goal is to constantly improve and enhance the experience for our anglers and our sponsors. If anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestion. Feel free to contact me or any of the officers listed on our webpage.
