Looks Like Team STRIPER is Getting Started

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by JackK

I'll bring 'em up with me in July BD...

sounds COOOOL, thanks!!!

[tlapinski]

It makes sense that anyone employed by a sponsor not be allowed to participate in the Cup. Might make sense also not to allow anyone in the cup that is also employed at a weigh station not be allowed to weigh at that shop (that may in fact already be a rule but I am too lazy right now to go check). That is how most contests/competitions are run. Chris, let Rob know if he wants to fish the cup that bad we can trade jobs and I'll drop out.

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

It makes sense that anyone employed by a sponsor not be allowed to participate in the Cup. Might make sense also not to allow anyone in the cup that is also employed at a weigh station not be allowed to weigh at that shop (that may in fact already be a rule but I am too lazy right now to go check). That is how most contests/competitions are run. Chris, let Rob know if he wants to fish the cup that bad we can trade jobs and I'll drop out.

okay, 2 questions~~~

A) which sponsor for Mr Taylor, and
B) surely, you are NOT implying that Rudy is weighing improperly??

i mean,,,,,,,,,while 10G's IS alot of cake
imho, one's integrity is Pricele$$ and it NEVER sleeps,,,,,,,

[chefchris401]

Rob is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. was always helpful when he worked at the edge and the guy can catch large in a puddle. Its too bad hes not allowed to enter, but i can see the conflict of interest with him being a rep and all. They are trying to keep it fair and even

I do alot (95%) of my business with Rudy and they guys at the edge. always been top rate for me.

at the end of the day, its fishing and its something we love, i see people flipping out and complaining about competions all the time. people catching fish at one location and claiming they caught them somewhere else, or the guy whos brothers sisters cousins nephew is a commerical fisherman and instantly everything he catches is from that guy.

Everyone should just enjoy your time on the water, the people you share it with and the fish you catch.

Good luck to everyone how did enter the striper cup, i never ended up signing up.

keep it fun and keep it fair.

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by BassDawg

okay, 2 questions~~~

A) which sponsor for Mr Taylor, and
B) surely, you are NOT implying that Rudy is weighing improperly??

i mean,,,,,,,,,while 10G's IS alot of cake
imho, one's integrity is Pricele$$ and it NEVER sleeps,,,,,,,

I was in no way insinuating that anyone on any team was weighing improperly. As I was typing I thoguht about the weigh stations and their employees being participants and added that to my post. I am not trying to stir the pot or make enemies by my post, juast stating how I feel overall about it. If ANYONE works for one of the sponsors, they shouldn't be allowed to participate and if ANYONE works for a weigh station they should not be able to weigh their fish at that shop. Seems like pretty simply and logical rules. Isn't Rob a rep or salesman or something for Quantum? I remember reading somethign over on the Edge forum when he got the job and being very jealous that he was working in the industry while I sit behind a desk all day at a law firm.

[BassDawg]

VERY COOL, tlap!!

i knew how ya meant it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just wanted to keep it clear. those guys are ALL top shelf fishermen, A-1 character types, and fish their arses off every year. Rob will be sorely missed. and i agree with all that ya said, mi amigo. excellent START by yer crew, by the way, and i hope to sea you again for the MS at WKPG in the Fall~~~ if not sooner.

still hoping for my season to begin in the coming weeks and moons!! looks very promising this year, already.

[JackK]

Not sure about if it's a rule or not, but I do know that Rudy weighs his fish at a different shop, just to make sure there's no possible conflict.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

I was in no way insinuating that anyone on any team was weighing improperly. As I was typing I thoguht about the weigh stations and their employees being participants and added that to my post. I am not trying to stir the pot or make enemies by my post, juast stating how I feel overall about it. If ANYONE works for one of the sponsors, they shouldn't be allowed to participate and if ANYONE works for a weigh station they should not be able to weigh their fish at that shop. Seems like pretty simply and logical rules. Isn't Rob a rep or salesman or something for Quantum? I remember reading somethign over on the Edge forum when he got the job and being very jealous that he was working in the industry while I sit behind a desk all day at a law firm.

I believe you are correct, he works for Quantum IIRC.

So, like the disclaimer in most contest everyone is eligible 'cept for those that work for XYZ and its sponsors and affiliates and cat's veterinarian. I can see how that goes and understand it. Maybe he'll hit powerball and can fish the cup again. 'Til then I don't think it is a conspiracy (though if he hits Powerball we'll know the fix was in with the lottery).

Good point on weighing at shops other than where you work.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Good point on weighing at shops other than where you work.

I have no idea if OTW has that rule but it has been a rule at the SWE.

As Toby said, simple and logical, whether it's an official rule or not.