VA guys getting to pre-meeting/launch at Smallwood

[GreatAvalon]

How do all of us who live around and put in at Leesylvania get over to the BFL pre-meeting at Smallwood the Friday before at 4pm? Same for the morning of the tournament...I'd be a co and really wouldn't want to make the drive over there when its a 5 min boat ride across the river.

I'd like to just be able to jump on a guy's boat that's headed over and ride back with them as well...that pretty common? Does it work OK if I don't have it set up before and just figure it out at the dock, or should this be setup before hand? I don't know anyone who is serious enough into fishing to fish those tournaments.

I haven't signed up yet, so not sure if I'll be able to, but if I am - does anyone need a co link? I don't want to be a boater, this will be my first BFL.

[tcarpbass]

If your talking about the event this Saturday 5/6 it's too late to link. There is likely a wait list but you might still make it in. As for the ride over you will probably be fine to get a lift from someone but I would get to Leesylvania early. There is even a chance your boater will be launching there too.

[GreatAvalon]

Good point about getting there early. Is there normally people at L looking for a ride over there on the meeting days and the tourney mornings?

Shoot, yea I figured it's probably too late for me to sign up...time has been flying for me this year. I thought about this question earlier this year and didn't ask. Might as well figure it out now so I'm prepared for the next one.

Maybe I could even set it up with someone on here. Do you get your boater pairing at the Friday meeting or before then?

[tcarpbass]

Don't know about folks waiting and looking for rides. I have only done it when I knew I had a ride. Yes you get your paring via txt message about that same time as the meeting begins.

[bass.man65]

As of today there is 19 co's on waiting list. Also why would you waste time going to the meeting your text has everything you need.

[GreatAvalon]

Thanks for the info, guys

I assumed the meeting was mandatory...I guess it's not?

19 on the waiting list - seems like a lot. Any idea if a waiting list that long usually makes it in or did I probably miss it? No biggie, but (I think?) that's the last BFL on the Potomac this year.

[Enskyte]

You have to go to at least one BFL meeting anywhere to sign your liability waiver.

[bass.man65]

You have to go to at least one BFL meeting anywhere to sign your liability waiver.

No just sign it in the morning.

[Enskyte]

I would never suggest that for a boater or Co angler. Too many variables can disrupt tournament day. If I was boater and made late by Co angler for that reason, I would be pissed first thing in the morning. Just not a good practice. Last week at Smallwood, NEBfl, boater woke a little late, park didn't open until 5. We were boat 19, When i parked the truck they were calling boat 123. Shit happens on Tday so control the stuff you can control.

[tcarpbass]

Don't know if you signed up or not but you made it if you did they were still looking for another co after the meeting