| Juls |
Ok...let's get started....whenever you're ready Sonny ....thanks for coming tonight! |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Hi everyone, I have help typing, Sonny (2) is my daughter Jessica |
| .Steve.In. |
hello all |
| Bigfoot |
Hi Jess |
| sonny(2) |
hi uncle rick |
| Juls |
Let's start out by telling everyone who you are.... |
| Juls |
wow...big crowd tonight |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Hi all, Sonny Reynolds here |
| Sonny Reynolds |
here |
| Matt |
welcome sonny |
| BH |
Hi Sonny |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Glad to be here, been a while |
| Juls |
Ok...Sonny is the Director of Walleye Operations for the FLW.... |
| Juls |
Does anyone have any questions for Sonny tonight? |
| robert kidd |
Glad to have you and Jessica here, you looking for a good year |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Yes we are |
| .Steve.In. |
hi Jim |
| Juls |
the tour schedule is strong and travel friendly...and we feel the fishermen will respond....(said Sonny) |
| eyeman_1 |
Hey Steve |
| Mark Komo |
Hiya Sonny. Whats the overall response to the FLW league events? Lots of folks signing up? |
| Juls |
Sonny needs some questions...jess is waiting patiently to start typing...:) |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Things are slow but steady |
| Mark Komo |
Hopefully a good turnout for the heartland league.. |
| pzeyefan |
alot of us are worried for the first league tournament,I know its too soon but any thoughts |
| Matt |
How many on average do you have signed up for the league events in MN? |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We will make an official announce ment tomorrow |
| sonny(2) |
MN we really haven't checked that close but the entries are steady |
| Juls |
pzeyefan...that was for you...they will make an official announcement tomorrow.....we will post the announcement on WC as soon as we get it |
| pzeyefan |
yes thank you |
| Sonny Reynolds |
MN and WI are our strongest DIV |
| stpper |
Seen many questions on how the league championship will be handled with such a restrictive slot, can you share? |
| Juls |
lets give Sonny a chance to answer before getting too many questions up there...don't want to miss any |
| Eyebanger O |
Adjusting...Hi Mates |
| Juls |
hi Klino and Greg |
| Sonny Reynolds |
It will prove to be an interesting event, I still havent given up on a slot waiver but the cream will come to the top |
| Juls |
don't worry about the typos...we know what ya meant |
| pzeyefan |
will below 14 not be counted |
| Sonny Reynolds |
It will be a challenge but it is neutral water for sure |
| sonny(2) |
more than likely |
| Juls |
forgot you guys can't hear him too....lol I have him on the phone so I can help with answers when needed |
| sonny(2) |
below 14 maybe counted...correction |
| Juls |
cool... |
| Sonny Reynolds |
The finals are a standalone event so we may amend the rules on size if need be |
| Juls |
that should help with that event |
| pzeyefan |
sounds good now need to make it |
| Juls |
:) |
| Sonny Reynolds |
It will be a good event |
| Juls |
Have you had any complaints to the new rules for the Tour at all? I haven't heard anyone complaining |
| pzeyefan |
I would like to go to dubuque but unsure I can get time off still openings I hope |
| Juls |
He says...none whatsoever Juls...no negatives at all. Everyone loves the changes.. |
| sonny(2) |
none whats so ever....everyone loves the new changes...and there are still opening for that event |
| Juls |
lol |
| eve21 |
any thoughts about expanding a league westward, maybe into the dakotas? or a missouri river league? |
| sonny(2) |
tried and don't think it will be happening at this time |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Buy the way the 1st place prize for the co-angler is a Ranger 1760 R series |
| Sonny Reynolds |
give's him something to do |
| Juls |
Oh Cool...forgot that you guys were trying to find a prize for that....nice prize!!! |
| Sonny Reynolds |
on a trailer w/ electronics & Tmotor |
| Juls |
sweet |
| klino |
Any idea what your plans are for the Spring Valley event? |
| robert kidd |
Is that first place prize in the League or tour |
| Juls |
they are planning on making an announcement tomorrow...we'll post it on WC when it's sent to us |
| Juls |
that was for Klino |
| sonny(2) |
league finals co-angler prize.....boater prize is a 621 full rigged |
| klino |
Thanks Juls |
| robert kidd |
cool |
| Mark Komo |
klino, schmino...lot of ill river fans here |
| Juls |
lol |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We also have an optional pot this year for the finals |
| pzeyefan |
that sounds good |
| robert kidd |
Thats cool to more money |
| Juls |
that's a nice option for those that want to get into it...I like that it's not mandatory. |
| Sonny Reynolds |
It is only paid back to those that participate |
| Mark Komo |
mean and klino bet jigs anyway.. so an added bonus |
| Sonny Reynolds |
If we had 120 boats show and everyone was in it world add an additional $8400 and $4200 to 1st place |
| Juls |
guess everyone knows everything about the FLW already...lol |
| Juls |
no questions? |
| Mark Komo |
Sonny, whats the #1 thing on the radar for you regarding the league events? |
| Bigfoot |
How's the enties going this year with the leagues |
| Mark Komo |
any subtle improvements you care to share, added contingencies, etc? |
| sonny(2) |
there are co-anglers on the wait list for all events so all that the pros must do is enter the events |
| sonny(2) |
entries are goin good with the expected economy times |
| pzeyefan |
I don't like to wait to sign up but for me getting time off is tough glad to be working though |
| sonny(2) |
no added contingencies this yr....the only ones are for tour with yah. ranger and evenrude |
| Juls |
i hear ya pfan...anyone who is working right now is fortunate |
| Sonny Reynolds |
that is for sure, work is a must |
| sonny(2) |
league is ranger cup |
| stpper |
Is there a frabil net award this year, league? |
| klino |
How many are entered for the Spring Valley event? |
| robert kidd |
Can you sign up the night of the meeting for the leauge |
| sonny(2) |
$2000 for 1st place but if not ranger cup $1000 highest finishing ranger cup |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Yes and I will pay the late fee |
| Lundprov |
Sonny, off hand do you know how many are signed up for the Leech Lake league MN? |
| sonny(2) |
about 25 boats for spring valley event |
| Sonny Reynolds |
No Frabil net |
| pzeyefan |
so there are extra co-anglers for dubuque |
| sonny(2) |
not sure on leech lake at this time |
| sonny(2) |
leech is over half full though |
| Lundprov |
league? |
| pzeyefan |
yes |
| sonny(2) |
i dont have access to that info at this time |
| sonny(2) |
yes |
| Lundprov |
I better get signed up then.... =] |
| pzeyefan |
hopefully I can sign up next week once I find out with work |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Numbers are on the office system and I can't connect at home |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Hope so, I've had alot of calls this week about th eleague events |
| pzeyefan |
I am glad you went to rathbun again that was a nice event hopefully we get a good crowd |
| Mark Komo |
Sonny everyone make it out ok with those nasty storms in kentucky? |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We have a strong payback that is hard to beat for the leagues |
| Juls |
tell your friends :) |
| Lundprov |
Sonny, this is Bret Setterholm. I'm still going to work hard this year if you're still interested in Ottertail Lake. I have convinced the business men, and we have a WAY better shot at it this year... |
| sonny(2) |
yea for the most part but still another 6 months of cleanup to go |
| walleyeslayer1 |
hey ppl |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Good, I would like to take one there |
| Juls |
hi slayer |
| stpper |
Have not seen any news on whos getting the wrapped boats, is that still part of the program for the tour? |
| pzeyefan |
working on that |
| walleyeslayer1 |
hi juls |
| sonny(2) |
yes we still have wrapped boats |
| walleyeslayer1 |
ya mike |
| sonny(2) |
dont know who exactly will be getting them...some still in the works...these are for sure.. Jason BP Eric LandOLakes Scott Allar Pure Fishing Justin Folgers Not sure on other though |
| Lundprov |
with the economy the way it is, how has sponsorship been this year? I take my hats off to you guys to maintain all the sponsors. |
| sonny(2) |
There will be an official ennoblement when all are solidified |
| sonny(2) |
Dustin Kjelden for the folgers boat....I think |
| walleyeslayer1 |
juls u stayin for open chat? |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We have held our own on sponsors, lost some but have some new ones |
| Lundprov |
I have talked others into the MN league this year, told them what a first class operation you run Sonny, you and your crew. |
| sonny(2) |
Thank you we appreciate that |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We try to give our sponsors as much value as we can |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Thanks guys, we are kind of like Avis... we try harder! |
| pzeyefan |
so are you hoping for another record on erie |
| Lundprov |
do you feel that other tournaments will follow suit to the AIM format? |
| sonny(2) |
absolutely |
| stpper |
Was the league events offered to participate in the New AIM Championship format? |
| Sonny Reynolds |
I don't think so |
| Sonny Reynolds |
No one has contacted us about it |
| Juls |
hi ya magician |
| Fishnmagician |
Hey Juls and everybody |
| pzeyefan |
A thought I had was that if the anglers brought a digital camera on the boat and took pictures of fish caught during the tournament you could post them on the flw site,good to look at |
| Juls |
the league division champions gets to go to the Tour championship....fish for big money and it's all cash! |
| pzeyefan |
let us compare divisions and sites I guess |
| Lundprov |
Do you hope that the FLW can maintain the walleye tournaments? I hope so, lots of talk sine the stripper tourneys are done. |
| sonny(2) |
take pictures and send them in...there is a place on flw website to post the pictures |
| bill-brown(Ind) |
hi |
| walleyeslayer1 |
whats your favorite water juls? |
| Lundprov |
Sonny, for the league events. What kind of Frabill do I need to get some extra prizes? Is there money? |
| sonny(2) |
there is no frabil contingencies |
| pzeyefan |
well thats ok my wife stole my frabill to catch her ducks |
| klino |
Since the frabil net money is gone,will there be any other payout for big fish in the league events? |
| Lundprov |
Sorry, is there if you're in a Lund Boat? =] |
| sonny(2) |
no we have no big fish prizes |
| 620 |
tin pan bonus. |
| eve21 |
tin to win |
| sonny(2) |
lund is not a sponsor |
| Sonny Reynolds |
I answered that in the letter that was posted, FLW Outdoors is strong and we will be around for awhile. If you look at our program, we offer more than has ever been offered in Walleye Fishing and will continue to do so. Look at our payback this year, with |
| klino |
Not even a big fish pot? |
| sonny(2) |
not for anything |
| pzeyefan |
maybe a side pot can be set up like the championship |
| Juls |
Ranger Cup in the Leagues...that's it for contingencies |
| pzeyefan |
voluntary |
| Juls |
the league champ will have the optional pot |
| Sonny Reynolds |
a full field, 50th place pays $2500, by years end we payback approx 123% of entries. |
| walleye_69 |
Side pot for big fish would B cool |
| Lundprov |
I think Wissota will be a great site for the league champioship. |
| sonny(2) |
we did too that is why we are going there |
| pzeyefan |
sorry mean for big fish like a $10 pot , could that be considered |
| Sonny Reynolds |
The Walleye Tour Championship and the League Finals are no entry fee events |
| pzeyefan |
strictly optional |
| Lundprov |
Do you feel that the dead fish tourneys in July, a fisherman could bring in none releasable fish without being deducted? It stinks the way it is now, especially at Bemidji last year... |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We will have no big fish award, if the anglers want to do a big fish pot they can |
| pzeyefan |
just a thought |
| Lundprov |
why are the rules that way when you are donating them anyway? |
| pzeyefan |
what is the biggest walleye brought in to date for the flw |
| walleyeslayer1 |
what u have for a boat juls? |
| stpper |
Sonny, whats your thoughts on what needs to happen to grow this sport? |
| Lundprov |
Sonny, not complaining just wondering the thought process. |
| sonny(2) |
can't really tell ya off the top of my head what the biggest one brought in has been |
| sonny(2) |
around 13lbs is the biggest that i can remember |
| Sonny Reynolds |
We have proven that if fish are cared for right that we can have good July release events. At Lake Rathbun in 75 degree water we only lost 3 fish and I can name other events two, on the other we lost a ton of fish at Red Wing in cold water. |
| Mark Komo |
one thing I learned at the FLW league event in greenbay was to use frozen water bottles |
| Mark Komo |
slip one in the livewell. Worked great. |
| Lundprov |
I know, but at Bemidji its a kill tourney. So why the deductions? |
| walleyeslayer1 |
hey green bay!!! |
| Sonny Reynolds |
I think support from the anglers. Full field spell success to sponsors. Happy sponsors mean more support from them to grow the sport with. |
| Mark Komo |
see, us coanglers pick up a few things from time to time. Go green bay |
| Juls |
kill tournies do not change the rules that everyone has to live by |
| pzeyefan |
get an oxygenator |
| walleyeslayer1 |
sorry i fish green bay area alot....great walleyes! |
| pzeyefan |
they work great |
| Lundprov |
I know, just trying to get some answers. Thank you. |
| stpper |
Maybe we should seek some stimulus funds...seems like everyone else is getting something. But I agree more anglers more sponsors more support |
| Juls |
lol |
| Sonny Reynolds |
Sponsors like numbers, numbers mean value to them, look at what all we do to try and give sponsors value and added value. |
| Mark Komo |
oxygenator is great...as long as the feesh live...thats most important, however you do it |
| klino |
I have fished alot of different walleye events but have never seen anyone care for the fish as good as the FLW.They put alot of effort into this. |
| Juls |
well, if no one has anymore questions for our host tonight we'll officially end tonight's chat....anyone have any last minute questions for Sonny? |
| pzeyefan |
thanks for coming |
| Lundprov |
Thank you Sonny, see you at Leech |
| Mark Komo |
thanks sonny. and good point Klino |
| stpper |
Keep up the good work |
| sonny(2) |
thank you we do what we can |
| sonny(2) |
Thank you |
| robert kidd |
thanks for your time tonight Sonny Good luck with this years season |
| Juls |
Thanks for coming to chat with us tonight Sonny and Jessica! We appreciate your time and candid answers! clap clap clap clap clap clap clap! |
| Sonny Reynolds |
It has been a pleasure everyone ... my direct line is 270.252.1591 give me a call anytime |
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