BPT Stop 2 - Lake Conroe 2024

Jrob78 reply :

Day 1 started this morning. The groups from last week are the same but they reversed the starting order. Group A now goes day 2 and 4 and group B goes days 1 and 2. Conroe is cold and muddy right now but will warm up through the week. Expect some big prespawn fish. Live coverage starts at 10am central time.

https://majorleaguefishing.com/

BassNJake reply :

Looking forward to seeing how stop 2 plays out.

The first stop was pretty exciting.

Jrob78 reply :

Brent Ehrler is already at 23lbs a couple of hours in. I wouldn't be surprised if someone caught a 13lb+ this week.

A-Jay reply :

Still getting used to this deal - Like it so far though.

A-Jay

A-Jay reply :

Anyone picking The Squirrel in this one ?

#martyfeldmaneyes

A-Jay

Gundog reply :

On 2/13/2019 at 2:08 AM, A-Jay said:

Anyone picking The Squirrel in this one ?

#martyfeldmaneyes

A-Jay

He's a heart-breaker the few times I've picked him over at BASS.

Rpratt reply :

Kriet has moved up! Or should I call him Mr. Mayor? ????

MSWV reply :

Wesley Strader loves the MLF format!!

Gundog reply :

Adrien Avena's drain pipe was a producer.

Tim Kelly reply :

On 2/13/2019 at 4:26 AM, MSWV said:

Wesley Strader loves the MLF format!!

Should be called the Strader and Lee show. Between the two of them they've been hogging all the action. Seems a bit of a shame that the first two days don't count for anything and the guys that have done well today won't fish hard on their second day, but I guess it's just the nature of the game.

Jrob78 reply :

Group 2 is going today and guess who is in the early lead? Jordan Lee. Lol, he is unstoppable right now.

BassNJake reply :

On 2/13/2019 at 5:41 AM, Gundog said:

Adrien Avena's drain pipe was a producer.

I have caught a lot of fish out of pipes in various lakes or right where they empty into the lake at.

It's like rip rap, If I see it I'll stop and fish it

Rpratt reply :

Andy Montgomery with a 9-6 takes the lead!

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/14/2019 at 12:07 AM, Rpratt said:

Andy Montgomery with a 9-6 takes the lead!

That was an amazing buzzer beater for him. How frustrating would that be if you couldn't get it in the boat fast enough?

MSWV reply :

How bout James Watson throwing a buzz bait? Kinda surprising to me..

Tim Kelly reply :

I don't know. I've followed the action for a bit the last two days, and it's nice to see people catching and the coverage is quite good, but when it's all completely meaningless I just can't really care. You're following the leaders, who will inevitably barely bother fishing on the second day because there's no need to beat their fish up as long as they get a top 20 position. What am I not getting?

HeyCoach reply :

Jordan Lee is on fire right now. It wouldn’t surprise me if he finished in the top 10 in this tournament and then won the Classic in Knoxville coming up in a few weeks.

basseditor reply :

I’m going to Conroe on Thursday to check it out first hand.

Chunk_Chaser reply :

On 2/14/2019 at 4:43 AM, MSWV said:

How bout James Watson throwing a buzz bait? Kinda surprising to me..

He throws Topwater everywhere, it seems to be his confidence bait no matter what.

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/14/2019 at 7:13 AM, Tim Kelly said:

I don't know. I've followed the action for a bit the last two days, and it's nice to see people catching and the coverage is quite good, but when it's all completely meaningless I just can't really care. You're following the leaders, who will inevitably barely bother fishing on the second day because there's no need to beat their fish up as long as they get a top 20 position. What am I not getting?

They have to keep catching fish. With this format it's not that hard for someone to have a monster day and move up. An angler could be in 10th place overall but only 2 pounds ahead of the cut so it wouldn't take much at all to get booted out. The entertainment for me with the elimination rounds is watching the battle for guys making the cut. The entire field is full of big names so it's a big deal watching the guys fighting to get in the top 20.

Tim Kelly reply :

Yeah, I get that, but struggle to get excited about fishing for 20th place.

Team9nine reply :

The only difference with MLF is that there is now focus on some of these other positions and not just the leaders. Otherwise, it’s no different.

Guys near the top of the leaderboard in other circuits routinely lay off their fish or “go practicing” as both a fish conservation strategy and a way to try and expand their main bite. Clunn even stated he nearly lost the St. John’s event because he pulled off his fish around lunch the first day thinking he had enough to be sitting good for the day.

Also, guys are constantly struggling trying to make the Day 3 cut in other events, usually around 50th place. The circuits have just never cared to focus on that aspect in most events. The only difference is that now, MLF has chosen to cover all this as part of the drama, and not just a ‘leaders only’ type focus.

Tim Kelly reply :

Yes, you're right, but the trouble being that the weights getting wiped after the first two days makes everything about the top places worthless and the only passing interest is who has or hasn't made the top 20. If their weights carried forward it would be interesting, as it is in the best 5 formats, but with the weights wiped, meh.

Team9nine reply :

Going to be different for everyone. One of the best tournaments ever (IMHO) was the old BASS Megabucks. Everyone fished to make the final cut of 10 guys, and then they zeroed the weights, moved them to a new section of water no one had been able to fish and let them go at it. It helped make Larry Nixon a legend. It was different and exciting, and I think MLF is the closest thing going to that style format...I’m a fan.

Tim Kelly reply :

That sounds like a great format. I really enjoy the MLF TV shows and have subscribed from the beginning. I like the idea of the weights being wiped on the last days and a new body of water, or section. For me though, the current BPT format needs refining.

jbsoonerfan reply :

I look at this format like a tournament. The first round a certain number advances. All you have to do is advance. Same with the next round. Advance and survive. Then in the final round it's winner take all. The NCAA tournament would be pretty boring if the teams just kept their score from the previous game. This levels the playing field and gives everyone a chance in the end. If you were going to keep the weights then there would be no need to cut the field, just let them all fish till there was a winner on day 5 or 6 or whatever.

Jrob78 reply :

They have to cut the weights after the initial qualifying rounds are over. The 2 groups fish on different days that potentially have different conditions. For example, if the weather is ugly on days 1 and 3 and nice on days 2 and 4 the weights could be quite different. It wouldn't be fair for the days 1 and 3 guys to have to compete with the weights of the days 2 and 4 guys because they could be very different. At the first tournament the final day was on a completely different lake, zeroing the weights keeps everyone on an even playing field.

jbsoonerfan reply :

Wesley Strader hung up in the trees.........I can relate.

BassNJake reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 1:17 AM, Tim Kelly said:

Yeah, I get that, but struggle to get excited about fishing for 20th place.

So why even watch before the last day if your only interested in seeing the guys in the first few places catch fish?

They are fishing for a chance at Saturday, where the weights are zeroed.

Jordan Lee barely made the cut, knocked out his brother and ended up winning the 1st event.

Todd Faircloth and IKE were both inside the cut until the last few minutes then the agony of defeat set in

These cuts determine who gets a check and who goes home broke.

I found there to be a lot of entertaining drama on the cut days.

But I'll watch 2 teams in last place play if it has the possibility of being a good game

Tim Kelly reply :

It's the two days fishing for 20th, and the second day the guys who did well in day one barely fishing that spoils it for me. One day fishing for 20th I'd be fine with.

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 1:17 AM, Tim Kelly said:

Yeah, I get that, but struggle to get excited about fishing for 20th place.

Have you ever competed in anything that has a cutoff to make it to the next round? There's plenty to be excited about, especially when you get a fresh start in that next round.

GReb reply :

The format is great. It allows guys to make a couple mistakes early and rewards those who consistently find fish in the end

Troy85 reply :

???????????? This chocolate lab with Ike

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 2:19 AM, Tim Kelly said:

Yes, you're right, but the trouble being that the weights getting wiped after the first two days makes everything about the top places worthless and the only passing interest is who has or hasn't made the top 20. If their weights carried forward it would be interesting, as it is in the best 5 formats, but with the weights wiped, meh.

If the weights kept carrying over then there would only be focus on a few anglers as the rest would be too far behind to catch up and I don't see the enjoyment in that. Not only that but it wouldn't be as fair since not all 80 are fishing in the same conditions each day. Starting the weights over when they move on to the next round keeps it an even playing field.

OCdockskipper reply :

Here are my unasked-for suggestions to the current BPT tour:

1) Fish 3 different lakes each tournament (or sections of a lake). Day 1 & 2 on Lake A, Day 3 on Lake B and Day 4 on Lake C. This way there is no incentive to "save fish" for a latter part of the tournament;

2) Reward finishing higher during prelims, whether it be cash or advantages in later rounds;

3) Set up the tour to hit certain lakes & certain areas every year at the same time. Golf, Tennis and other individual sports do this. It will cut down on the need for prefishing, there will be a familiarity to each event.

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 5:19 AM, OCdockskipper said:

Here are my unasked-for suggestions to the current BPT tour:

1) Fish 3 different lakes each tournament (or sections of a lake). Day 1 & 2 on Lake A, Day 3 on Lake B and Day 4 on Lake C. This way there is no incentive to "save fish" for a latter part of the tournament;

2) Reward finishing higher during prelims, whether it be cash or advantages in later rounds;

3) Set up the tour to hit certain lakes & certain areas every year at the same time. Golf, Tennis and other individual sports do this. It will cut down on the need for prefishing, there will be a familiarity to each event.

It would be cool to have the equivalent of what golf has for Majors. I think it's interesting how often I find similarities between the BPT and golf.

I think Ike may be done with the BPT soon after what he just got done saying on air. Said he doesn't care if he makes the cut and that he can then spend more time with his family. Said the schedule is stupid. Yikes.

Jrob78 reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 5:27 AM, Hawkeye21 said:

I think Ike may be done with the BPT soon after what he just got done saying on air. Said he doesn't care if he makes the cut and that he can then spend more time with his family. Said the schedule is stupid. Yikes.

Yeah, that was pretty bad. He might not have known he was live but that's 2 weeks in a row of him saying something he shouldn't have.

GReb reply :

The butthurt syndrome is real with Ike

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 5:42 AM, Jrob78 said:

Yeah, that was pretty bad. He might not have known he was live but that's 2 weeks in a row of him saying something he shouldn't have.

I didn't think the swearing was all that big of deal but talking trash about the league that's paying you is a bad idea. That's the kind of stuff that should be kept internal with the league.

jbsoonerfan reply :

Ike is a cry baby and always has been. I don't know how anyone can stand the way he acts on the water.

Log Catcher reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 8:01 AM, jbsoonerfan said:

Ike is a cry baby and always has been. I don't know how anyone can stand the way he acts on the water.

With his attitude being what it is that sounds like a good reason not to buy any products he endorses.

Tfrossi reply :

I like the idea of majors as well, maybe the could incorporate the existing cup events

(Challenge, summit, world) as majors and continue to use the selects as a way to qualify for the majors. This would create one cohesive tourleague and everything would be done live, eliminating the 6 month tape delay cup events have now. When the Superbowl was on a couple of weeks ago I watched it then, I didn 't record it to watch in October.

Rpratt reply :

I have money that says if Ike would have made the cut, then it would not be stupid or he would leave the BPT. It probably is a bad feeling that he got knocked out two times in a row at the cut line. But that's part of the game and honestly to me part of the excitement that things can change right down to the wire in MLF.

TnRiver46 reply :

So many rules.......and rounds....... and talk of rules and rounds........

jbsoonerfan reply :

I'm surprised there have only been 4 fish caught over 6 lbs in these 4 days. I would figure there would have been more this time of the year down there.

jbsoonerfan reply :

I like them showing Hite, McClelland and Elam

BassNJake reply :

On 2/15/2019 at 5:27 AM, Hawkeye21 said:

I think Ike may be done with the BPT soon after what he just got done saying on air. Said he doesn't care if he makes the cut and that he can then spend more time with his family. Said the schedule is stupid. Yikes.

He signed a 3 year contract so unless they release him, he'll still be fishing BPT

Awesome action with Hite pulling off that hail mary at the end

Jrob78 reply :

On 2/16/2019 at 4:29 AM, jbsoonerfan said:

I'm surprised there have only been 4 fish caught over 6 lbs in these 4 days. I would figure there would have been more this time of the year down there.

I am too. There are giants in that lake, hopefully we will see a couple before the weekend is over.

Hawkeye21 reply :

On 2/16/2019 at 5:44 AM, BassNJake said:

He signed a 3 year contract so unless they release him, he'll still be fishing BPT

Awesome action with Hite pulling off that hail mary at the end

I don't see anything happening. I was exaggerating a bit but I know I'd be very upset with Ike if I were the BPT.

Montanaro reply :

Any of yall have issues with the feed via web browsers? Almost always locks up for me during commercials. The app usually works smoothly

Chunk_Chaser reply :

On 2/17/2019 at 5:17 AM, Montanaro said:

Any of yall have issues with the feed via web browsers? Almost always locks up for me during commercials. The app usually works smoothly

Same thing for me. Have to refresh every commercial.

jbsoonerfan reply :

Keith Poche only 3 oz out catches a 14 oz with 2 min left. Tough one.

Holy Cow! Stephen Browning with a clutch catch!!!!!

If watching these guys near the cut line isn't exciting for some people, I would hate to know what it takes to get you excited.

Montanaro reply :

BROWNING!!!!

I like Shin too....sigh

Tim Kelly reply :

Klein and Duckett at the top of the leaderboard. Is Putin involved?

Gundog reply :

On 2/17/2019 at 5:17 AM, Montanaro said:

Any of yall have issues with the feed via web browsers? Almost always locks up for me during commercials. The app usually works smoothly

Same here.

BassHawg2293 reply :

It says live feed on the website but it's just a page sayin it will begin shortly with background music

Chunk_Chaser reply :

Who do you think could make a comeback to catch double E today?

Montanaro reply :

Anyone honestly.

But if I had to say...

Duckett

Chunk_Chaser reply :

On 2/18/2019 at 12:45 AM, Montanaro said:

Anyone honestly.

But if I had to say...

Duckett

The fact that it could be anyone is another reason I like MLF

Jrob78 reply :

I hope I never see the Brandon Palaniuk Huk commercial again, geez

jbsoonerfan reply :

On 2/18/2019 at 1:46 AM, Jrob78 said:

I hope I never see the Brandon Palaniuk Huk commercial again, geez

410,000 casts!!!!!!!

Jrob78 reply :

Edwin has separated himself again, I hope he can keep it going.

Jrob78 reply :

Wow! Edwin just ended it with an 8 lber!

MIbassyaker reply :

...on a drop shot of all things.

Well, that's how you seal the deal. Man, Edwin is a machine.

Jrob78 reply :

Edwin finishes 2nd and 1st in the first 2 events and Jordan Lee finishes 1st and 6th. Those two guys are as hot as anyone in fishing right now. Pretty awesome.

MIbassyaker reply :

On 2/18/2019 at 5:36 AM, Jrob78 said:

Edwin finishes 2nd and 1st in the first 2 events and Jordan Lee finishes 1st and 6th. Those two guys are as hot as anyone in fishing right now. Pretty awesome.

And the two of them have won the last three classics.

Jrob78 reply :

On 2/18/2019 at 5:41 AM, MIbassyaker said:

And the two of them have won the last three classics.

You're right, I didn't even think about that and their next tournament will be the Classic in TN next month.

Forgot to mention Jeff Sprague also, he's finished in the top 10 in the first 2 events.

jbsoonerfan reply :

I met Edwin at the BPS in OKC. Super nice guy. Great to see him do so well.

Hawkeye21 reply :

Apparently Ike suffers from depression. He apologized for how he acted in this event and admitted that he suffers from depression. He posted about it on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuL8keWAagf/

Apparently Ike suffers from depression. He apologized for how he acted in this event and admitted that he suffers from depression.

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