Being DQ'ed would be the pits! If it were me, I would get in writing from the BFL or FLW, BASS or what ever circuits you plan to fish. Several have already taken these steps and no problems have been encountered with regard to Allison rating plates as they agree these boats are "not rated" by the manufacturer. Some folks have put scares in everyone, but the fact is, nobody has stated or implied that any Allison's have been DQ'ed from this issue in any circuit I know of.

There was a Bullet DQ'ed but only because it didn't have a plate on it at all. Bullets, Strokers, etc. are all so not rated or unlimited. As long as they have the plates they are told they will not have problems either.

Personally, I prefer not allow a fishing circuit to dictate what type of boat I choose to own or enjoy fishing from. I would just switch circuits I choose to fish, but that's just me! There are a lot of good circuits out there that aren't as sponsor indicted as BFL or the FLW circuits that I enjoy fishing. If what that ESPN coverage is what BASS is coming to I don't want any part of that! It looked like a Dog and Pony show to me. I thought the coverage/setup was terrible. They didn't even show all the weigh-in, many good anglers never got to the screen. They seen to have lost the focus of fishing and gotton into the acting business. Oh well, that's another subject, sorry for the side track.

But the fact still remains there have been no Ally owners come forward about being DQ'ed due to HP rating plates. As you seen for other post, there are several out there.


Best of luck on your boat discesion and best of luck in the circuits!

See ya on the water!