I have an idea that I feel will encourage more topics here on the forum, create camaraderie and help everyone learn. Based on the current points system every position is worth 1 point. What if you could get 1 extra point for posting a simple report after the event on the forum. Even if you got the big skunk everyone can still learn from those reports. Everyone that fished the tournament would have the option to post the report and get the bonus point.

Basic rules could be: Report must be posted on the forum no later then the Friday following the event. Report must be at least 10 words. If you don't have a computer you can have a friend post it for you, as long as it says who's report it is.

Thoughts?

i dunno, that means the same amount of bonus points will be awarded for, "well, the bite this weekend really sucked a big one." or for an actual legit report.

I dont know if that would be concidered a report. If it was worded more like this it would be. "i though topwater early and flipped a senko all day, had 1 bite and lost it. fishing sucked for me"

I think if you had something more of a format where there could be some details that were included then for the guys who don't post reports a lot, they would have something to go off of.

Example:

Areas Fished - X Y Z
Lures used - X XX XXX ;)
Time spent in areas - XX
Observations - ZZZZ
# of fish caught and on what - VVV
Summary of day - ssssuuuuuuccccckkkkkeeeeeeddddd

It would be nicer to have some additional details but it would be really cool to have all the different reports and put it as an archive (maybe on a word doc or something) so guys in the future could use that as a reference tool.

Good idea Lake. We'll see if it flies!

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Good point Todd. There would have to be some sort of basic format to follow

I like the idea too. It would get the forum some more attention and help guys learn in the process. I need to make a post prior to the Naci event stating any changes we have made this off season. This is one thing I really hope we can incorporate in to our club.

I do like the idea of more action on this forum and I am all for some encouragement to get more action.

I am not so sure about awarding points towards AOY for posting reports though. I personally think on the water performance should be the only metric used to determine the AOY.

It might be a pain for the guy who's job it is to keep track of the points throughout the year, to have to monitor the forum to see who posted a report and when.

Just my .02

MT

Good feedback from all, thanks. Would like to hear more. I am going to step out of this now and let the club and officers decide whats best for the club.

I too do not feel the desire or willingness to divulge how I did (or did not) catch fish at a tournament should influence the end-of-year outcome toward the Angler of The Year. Take it from an OLD ex-semi-fishing enthusiast who's ONLY thrill each day is to read this forum, it would be great to see more posts. It's downright boring here. For me personally, considering my current status, I think you should pay me cash for my posts and leave the points system alone. I would be sure to post something on a daily basis.

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There you GO !!

You just started your new at home business. :+

Like the Format Todd.....Mybe instead of AOY points we could do a prize at the end of the year (Rod, Reel) for the most reports, ofcourse you would have to follow a pre described format..I could be a voted on winner? Just thinkin aloud....

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