METRO L.E.T.S. '04 (Leading Edge Tournament Series)

[Chris-Neises]

Last year I remember when it was agreed that it might create a problem if we started to let people only fish a tourney here and there. It was believed that participants might not sign up for the league for the following year. If we do the wrong thing, I'd like to suggest that the cost of registration is at least $100.00 per team for each event. (double league member fees per event)

[Lunker]

I'd say keep it as is. I like the competition between teams at every tourney, without occasionals dropping by. For example, Through the events we fished last season, the only team we NEVER beat were the Walleye Wackers. Gives a little bit of extra competition when you see the same guys over and over

[Chris-Neises]

Lets try to fill the league with teams. If not, I'd rather have reduced payouts than having individual event contestants. This series is more about fun and learning, than it is about trying to make money..isn't it? If we are a couple of teams short, Who cares? It was fine last year.This will probably become a moot point anyway because this is an awesome league, and there are some teams out there that simply haven't turned in their registration.

[Dan Wood]

Hopefully we will fill and not have to worry about it. Most people seemed to be in favor of opening it up to have a higher payout, but I can see your point on that. Anyone else have a preference either way?

[Dan Wood]

I'm fine with keeping it as-is and not allowing individual entrants if that is okay with Tom and company. It gives you a better chance to get to know people, with the same people fishing every week. I think we will fill or be darn close anyway. Posters going up all over the city as of this week to help recruit for all 3 divisions.

[Guest]

You guys do what you want to do, thats fine.
Pretty sure we are still going to open it up for statewide though unless Chuck decides differently

[wastewaterguru]

I am in agreement and would prefer to not open the league to fill individual events. I would rather fish a couple teams short..

I am rather surprised that there isn't a waiting list based on the amount of fun and entertainment I got out of the league last year. Entry fees come out to $25 per guy per event. People would be spending that money fishing per day anyway......and through the league you get competition, experience, and the possibility of prize money to boot...

[Diggs]

Im interested in fishing the metro series, I dont have a boat, but would pay for gas and 1/2 any live bait or vice-versa. I am an easy going guy, I consideder myself a good multi species fisherman, but consider catching fish a bonus to a nice day out on the water. If you need someone or just sub email me at [email protected]

[Chris-Neises]

LETS get this thing filled up. You can thank me at the first event for the great time you are having Did anyone mention some of the good times we spent after the events

[Lunker]

I personally can't wait for the first tourney. I hope the river treats us well this year. Our team is gonna have to hurry up a bit, at the moment we are without boat(we'll have one for sure, we're selling the cajun and upgrading). Just the boat search is getting me pumped!

[Matt Johnson]

Yep, I'm looking forward to first tourny on the river too! BDR and I talk about it everyday, not too far off

Good Fishin,
Matt Johnson

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Iceleaders
Catch-N Tackle and Bio Bait
MarCum
Stone Legacy
JR's Tackle

[Chris-Neises]

Is anyone planning on prefishing for this event?

[Dan Wood]

We do have someone very interested in joining the league that is in need of a partner with a boat. If interested, please email me and I'll give you more info.

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Catch-N Tackle
T.J.'s Tackle
MarCum Technologies
Otter Outdoors
J.R.'s Tackle

[Rick]

It's too bad you guys don't take single event entries after those who are entered for the season are in. You would possibly fill each event at only $25/person.

Obviously they wouldn't be in the running for the end of the year pot, so there is still plenty of incentive to be in for the long haul.

Also, you build more interest, because then folks can test it out to see how much fun it really is.

It's likely many of those single event entries will become regulars.

Closing it off before you have a full field is not wise for LETS in my opinion.

[Chris-Neises]

How close are we?

[Rick]

11 Metro teams are entered..I believe...right Dan?

[Dan Wood]

Yea, we are at 11 teams now.

[taxmancommeth]

Dan -

I found a partner and he has a boat. He was going to check with his wife forsure today and let me know tonight. Will fill out the app and send in the $$ ASAP!!!

[Jonesin4eyes]

Need some help with directions for the launch for the first event. I can't find the Wabasha public landing on my maps - is there another name for it?

[Dan Wood]

I'm going to start a new thread for the Pool 4 event with directions.

[Dan Wood]

12 teams, 3 to go!

[Dan Wood]

We have some great sponsors on board at this time and looking at at least one more major sponsor to be on board soon. Payout schedule will be finalized shortly.

LETS provides a great opportunity to learn new techniques, learn new bodies of water, and have a great time while competing for some great prizes and cash payout.

Catch'N Tackle
1st place for each event will win tackle from Catch'N.com along with payout. Catch-N is also donating a prize for the 1st place final payout.
http://Catch-n.com

T.J.'s Tackle
Big Fish for each event will win a T.J.'s Tackle pack. T.J.'s is also donating Tackle Packs for one of the Final Standings spots.

Steele's Big Fish Award
The biggest fish caught during the season will recieve a certificate for a full day guided trip on the river for walleye or catfish with Professional guide Dennis Steele.
http://www.mnriverguidedfishing.com/

B.J.'s Bait and Tackle
Clearwater Lake Event Headquarters

Cory and Tracy Frantzick Realtors
Rush Lake Event Headquarters
http://www.athomeonthelake.com/

[This message has been edited by Dan Wood (edited 04-26-2004).]

[Dan Wood]

Thanks for sending me the information for the roster everyone. I have all the necessary information now.

[This message has been edited by Dan Wood (edited 05-06-2004).]