| Juls |
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our host tonight, Brad Berens, who is here tonight to talk about the "Fishing Crew Pro Challenge"! |
| Brad Berens |
Thanks for having me! |
| Juls |
Brad, why don't you tell us about the program.....take your time...we have an hour. :) |
| Juls |
And, if anyone has any specific questions, please feel free to ask them....remember there are NO dumb questions...only questions. :) |
| Juls |
hi 69 |
| Walleye_69 |
Hello |
| Brad Berens |
Sounds good. We have developed a new television program similar to a 'Pro's versus Joe's' format, where a two man team of our Pro Staff comes into a community, and takes on a two-person team. |
| Brad Berens |
They can come from anywhere, but we anticipate a lot of 'local' talent to compete against us. |
| Juls |
How does the "Joe" get signed up for this? |
| Juls |
HOw does he win the spot to fish against the pros? |
| Brad Berens |
Winners are chosen via a raffle for each event. We have partnered up with Cure Kids Cancer, who keeps $10 from each ticket sold. The other $10 goes to the non-profit organization who sells tickets. |
| Brad Berens |
You can also purchase tickets on-line on Walleye Central, or at our own website, www.thefishingcrew.com |
| Juls |
hi Steve |
| .Steve,In. |
hi guys |
| .Steve,In. |
Hi mJuls |
| EYEBANGER OH |
Yo S |
| .Steve,In. |
Hi EB |
| Juls |
With the weather out there....you guys had to move the first event...what date did you reschedule for? |
| Brad Berens |
On competition day, we will put a camera in each boat, film the weigh-in, and produce then entire event as one television program. |
| Juls |
what tv channel will the show be on? |
| Brad Berens |
We are planning on April 25th out of Pierre, due to last week's blizzard |
| Juls |
or, I guess that would be cable channel, right? ;) |
| Brad Berens |
We have contracted with KELO/myTV out of Sioux Fall, which is on cable and broadcast also. It covers SD, MN, NB, and IA. |
| Juls |
that's good coverage...congrats! |
| Brad Berens |
To clarify, parts of the final three states, not the entire state at this point. |
| Juls |
10-4 |
| Brad Berens |
We are speaking with the 'big' sports networks regarding next year's programming as well |
| .Steve,In. |
Hi LM |
| Juls |
cool |
| Juls |
Anyone else have any questions for our host tonight? |
| Larry Mac |
Hi steve |
| Juls |
we've only gone 8 minutes....lol |
| Juls |
What bodies of water will you cover or are they all taking place in Pierre? |
| Juls |
Who are some of the "Pros" you have fishing with you? |
| Brad Berens |
We have scheduled the first 4 shows in South Dakota, but are speaking with other communities and states as well. Our year-end show will be shot in Cabo, with the Championship winners attending! |
| Juls |
SWEET!!!! |
| Brad Berens |
We have a number of pros from the midwest, such as Dan Stier, Dan Majeske, John Green, and a numbers of others you can see on our website. |
| Walleye_69 |
How many teams for each event |
| Brad Berens |
There is one winning team chosen from each raffle, who competes against one of our teams, for a $2500 bounty. |
| Juls |
Dan Stier just fished a little local tournament here on Erie with my Hubby this past weekend...they took second. Dan Stier put a jigging clinic on! He caught more fish himself than the top 5 teams combined! LOL |
| Brad Berens |
Rather that a tournament circuit, we are helping to raise money for charities at a local and national level, and hopefully produce a great television program. |
| Juls |
good choice for one of your Pros...;) |
| Brad Berens |
Dan did a show last week with us, I listened a lot more than I talked! |
| Juls |
He's a good guy...very nice person. :) |
| Juls |
how long did you and your compadres work on putting this deal together? Who's idea was this? |
| Brad Berens |
The founder of the program is Dave Underhill. He started thinking this through a few years ago, and it has come to fruition starting this year. |
| 620 |
are you planning on expanding to more states ? |
| Larry Mac |
Which Charities are you raising $$ for? |
| Juls |
It's a GREAT idea by the way...I hope it's successful and sticks around for a long time. It sounds like a lot of FUN! |
| Brad Berens |
50% of the money goes to Cure Kids Cancer, and the other 50% stays with any non-profit group that wants to sell tickets. |
| Brad Berens |
We do plan on doing shows in other states, anywhere there is interest in it. |
| Walleye_69 |
$20 ticket per event or for the season |
| Brad Berens |
We have pro teams in South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota, and can travel anywhere. |
| Brad Berens |
$20 per event. |
| Brad Berens |
The winning ticket holders are granted lodging and food accomodations for the weekend as well. |
| Walleye_69 |
nice |
| Juls |
how many did you have "entered" for the first drawing? Or, are you still taking tickets for that event on the 25th? |
| yellowbelly |
are they given accomodations a few days before to prefish? |
| Juls |
that's a heck of a deal for 20 bucks! |
| Brad Berens |
We sold well over 100 tickets on very short notice. Tickets are still available for the next two shows. |
| Brad Berens |
Lodging is Friday through Sunday. |
| Juls |
nice |
| Brad Berens |
As the word gets out, we anticipate ticket sales to increase dramatically. The charitible aspect is going over very well. |
| Juls |
is it possible to get copies of the shows on WC here too? Or, is that part of the deal with the TV people only? |
| Juls |
Now that Scott has the video section of the site working good, that would be a great idea if you're allowed to |
| Brad Berens |
We can provide them, as we own all copyrights. We plan to show this on a number of Internet sites after the initial broadcast. |
| Juls |
there ya go....very cool! |
| Brad Berens |
There are a few minutes on our website right now, if anyone wants to see what we are up to. |
| Juls |
10-4 |
| .Steve,In. |
Whats web site |
| Juls |
http://www.thefishingcrew.com |
| Brad Berens |
The $2500 first prize is a pretty nice incentive for a day of fishing, and your own episode of our show. |
| .Steve,In. |
TY |
| Juls |
cool |
| Brad Berens |
The winning team from each event will attend our Championship in September at Spring Creek Marina in Pierre. The winner of that event goes to Cabo for the final show of the season. |
| Juls |
how much snow is out there right now? |
| Brad Berens |
Redrum Charters out of Cabo San Lucas is our host for that event. |
| Juls |
that would be a blast! |
| Brad Berens |
It's melting quickly, but it can stop any time! |
| yellowbelly |
we actually melted snow in SD today:) |
| Juls |
lol |
| Juls |
Ok, I'm out of questions....and we still have 40 minutes left! Anyone? |
| Brad Berens |
The championship format is that the two winning challengers team up with the pro they fished against |
| Larry Mac |
What is the targeted species in Cabo |
| Brad Berens |
At this point, they are talking marlin, tuna, and virtually anything biting at the time. It will be a total combined weight event. One big one might be enough! |
| yellowbelly |
Brad can you explain the 3 cheats the challenger is allowed to use |
| Juls |
please excuse me....the big dog needs out...tiny bladder. :( be right back....sorry! |
| Brad Berens |
Sure.. The challenger can Phone a Fisherman (people helping them on the water), take a 1/4 pound of weight, or call Dave for some Insider Information on what the pros are doing! |
| Brad Berens |
It is definitely handicapped to give them challengers the best chance to win! |
| yellowbelly |
The challenger can have a network of other fisherman fishing for them during the tournament? |
| Brad Berens |
Our Pierre challengers have been burning up the phones recruiting 'help' for their event later this month. No sharing fish of course, but lots of information to pass along! |
| yellowbelly |
The pros Doug Iverson and Ryan Weekly will be extremely tough to beat on Sharpe! |
| Brad Berens |
That is for sure! |
| Juls |
back |
| yellowbelly |
How many people are signing up that don't even own a boat? |
| Brad Berens |
We don't really know, until the ticket is drawn. We know there have been a lot of people that don't fish on a regular basis. In the event one of them is drawn, they can chose any partner they want, including one of our pro-staff. |
| Brad Berens |
They can also chose any partner, and one of our pros will take them out and 'guide' them. |
| Larry Mac |
Have you been contacting local fishing groups/clubs from various states to host? |
| Brad Berens |
Yes, we have spoken with a number of communities in the Midwest. Our plan is to expand to a number of states, beginning this year. |
| yellowbelly |
Larry, I also know Dave Underhill is overwhelmed with SD because it is such a hit here. If you want it in your state it wouldn't hurt to contact your local club about contacting Dave if you would like to see it where you are |
| Larry Mac |
ty |
| Juls |
No worries Brad, you're one of the best hosts we've had when it comes to typing! :) |
| yellowbelly |
Brad your first compliment from a woman in year!! |
| Brad Berens |
At least! |
| yellowbelly |
years!! |
| Brad Berens |
And she can outfish me too! |
| Brad Berens |
We are open to adding pro-staff to the team, so if anyone is interested, please visit our website and drop us a message! |
| Brad Berens |
Juls, if you know of any ladies that would like to form a pro-team, please pass it along. |
| Juls |
If you weren't 18 hours away, I'd do it....heheh |
| Brad Berens |
We can travel anywhere, we just need a host community! |
| yellowbelly |
I had to bag on you guys but I need to go, company just arrived |
| yellowbelly |
i meant I hate to bag on you guys! |
| yellowbelly |
bye |
| Juls |
come on over to Port Clinton....wink wink |
| Juls |
nite belly |
| wa11eye |
so what are we talking about tonight??? |
| Larry Mac |
My $$$ is on you Juls |
| Juls |
heheh |
| Brad Berens |
Mine too! |
| Juls |
our host tonight is Brad Berens with the Fishing Crew Challenge |
| wa11eye |
is this the thing out in the dakota's? |
| Brad Berens |
Glad you've heard about it? Where are you located? |
| EYEBANGER OH |
Sounds like something for the Vermilion area Juls |
| Juls |
yeah...that would be cool...in the fall. :) |
| wa11eye |
wisconsin where the walleyes are runnin for cover |
| Juls |
lol wa11eye |
| Brad Berens |
We are very interested in the Wisconsin area for future episodes, as well as Erie. |
| Juls |
full moon tonight |
| 620 |
theres walleyes in WI? |
| Juls |
no, none whats so ever....shhhhhh |
| wa11eye |
well when you make it here, i'll fish against the pro's. it's all for a good cause right? |
| Brad Berens |
A great cause, and 100% of the money raised goes to charity! |
| Juls |
that's terrific! |
| walleyejim1216 |
I suppose you want juls for a partner? |
| wa11eye |
count me in, i work a lot with kids and getting em out fishing along with fishing has no boundaries. |
| Juls |
lol |
| walleyejim1216 |
a real ringer! |
| Brad Berens |
We also film every drawing, which is done my a Cure Kids Hero. See the website for more info. |
| Brad Berens |
'by' |
| Juls |
that's cool....gets them involved too...i like that' |
| EYEBANGER OH |
I like the idea because it gives everybody that enters the drawing a chance to win the spot |
| Juls |
and the more tickets you buy the better your chances of winning that spot. :) |
| Brad Berens |
And your own episode of our television program to show your kids someday! |
| Juls |
yeah...that too! heheh |
| Juls |
I know that wasn't asked yet...at least I don't think it was... |
| Juls |
Do you guys cover the costs of the pros expenses at these events too? |
| Juls |
Friday through Sunday? |
| Brad Berens |
The pro contracts cover various expenses. The program is filmed on Saturday for each event, with Sunday being a weather day. Not that that ever happens! |
| wa11eye |
sorry if i'm missing some things, i'm trying to cook dinner for the tribe so i'm here and outside on the grill. |
| Juls |
lol Brad |
| Juls |
whatch'a grilling wa11eye? |
| Juls |
opps...sorry Brad...i shouldn't interrupt...my bad |
| wa11eye |
burgers, walleye fillets, and chicken |
| Brad Berens |
No problem! |
| Juls |
email me some! |
| Juls |
i'll take some walleye please ;) |
| Juls |
Are there any other questions for Brad tonight? |
| wa11eye |
wish i could, i've got tons of food and only my wife and duaughter to help me eat it. if you wouldn't have moved to ohio i'd invite ya over. trader. why to ohio>>>? oh the man hugh??? |
| Brad Berens |
If anyone has an idea of a good destination, and a community that would like to showcase their area, drop us a note to: dave@thefishingcrew.com |
| Juls |
Brad, you did a great job explaining the entire program tonight! |
| Juls |
lol wa11eye...sorry man...:( |
| Brad Berens |
Thanks for having me. Again, our website has much more detail than I can cover, so please visit www.thefishingcrew.com to learn more! |
| Larry Mac |
Thank you Brad |
| Brad Berens |
Thanks to all of you for coming. |
| Juls |
clap clap clap clap clap clap clap! Thanks for coming tonight everyone...it was a nice chat indeed. :) |
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