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| Ozziefish
Lunker Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2448 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Guys we need to do this one weekend for fun!! Since the day the Jack Link's Major League Fishing pros first hit the water, fishing fans across America have known that it's a whole new ballgame in the world of competitive bass angling action. All while wondering, "when will it be our turn?" to take this game changing format and technology to their local waters. That time is now, thanks to the introduction of the MLF SCORETRACKER LIVE™, an Internet-enabled smart phone- and tablet-based real-time scoring and live leaderboard system for use in events all across the country. "Anglers have very consistently communicated to us since the beginning of Major League Fishing that they wanted to fish in their own MLF style tournaments," said Don Rucks, commissioner of MLF. "When you drill down on that, what they are expressing is that they want to be able to count all of the scorable fish they catch and to see a live leaderboard showing where they stand against the other anglers at any time." Developed over the last two years - with input from the MLF bass fishing pros like Edwin Evers, Alton Jones, Gary Klein, Boyd Duckett, Kelly Jordon and Brent Ehrler to name a few - SCORETRACKER LIVE brings a host of new tournament options to local events. All in an exciting and easy-to-use system that will kick 20th-century style fishing tournament formats to the curb. Why? First and foremost because every fish meeting state, local or club established minimum length limits counts and is added to an angler's building score. That score is displayed via the real-time scoring technology that is immediately displayed in the Live Leaderboard standings that are updated literally "as it happens." That leaderboard format, which has helped fuel the high level intensity of MLF tournament competition on Outdoor Channel, can now bring the same level of excitement to local events as competitors and fans watch the action unfold as every ounce counts. The real-time results will display competing anglers by name; show where they rank and compare to other anglers in the event; display their total weight, number of scorable bass caught, and the average weight of their catch; and the weight of their heaviest fish. All of this information is updated instantly and will be viewable on majorleaguefishing.com via smart phone, tablet and/or computer. The MLF way of conducting events will give bass anglers arguably the biggest advancement in tournament angling practices since the implementation of catch-and-release conservation practices into events years ago. "Why would a club or local event want to use SCORETRACKER LIVE?" said Rucks. "Because of the pure and simple premium that the MLF format puts on fish care. No livewells and no weigh-ins means that events will be looked on more favorably in local communities." What do local anglers think about this exciting development in the world of bass fishing? After a beta test event held late last year on a lake in Florida, the reaction of participants was highly favorable and enthusiastic. John Mobley, the event's director, knew by day's end exactly how good the MLF concept and the technology were. "Everything worked flawlessly with the SCORETRACKER LIVE software," he said. "I gave everyone my cell phone number just in case they ran into problems and I didn't get a call all day! That speaks for itself. "The weights were super easy to put in, the page refreshed quickly, and I really liked how it broke down the number of fish, the average weight and the biggest fish," added Mobley. "It really changes the way we tournament fish." Mobley wasn't alone in his enthusiasm either. "I can easily recommend the MLF SCORETRACKER LIVE system to clubs and tourneys," said William J. Bade after his participation in the Florida test event. "We have excellent livewell systems in our boats to keep fish alive but this system eliminates keeping fish in the boat for long periods, using cull tags and culling throughout the day. "I wish we had this option years ago!" Robbie Caldwell, another participant in the Florida event, was equally enthusiastic: "I absolutely love the format! I am not tech savvy in any way but the scoring is easy. I love the no limit concept with no weigh-in. I will do these types of tournament events whenever given the opportunity." According to Rucks, feedback like this from virtually every participant in the Florida test event confirms the hunger for the MLF format and technology to make it to the local grassroots level. "We were tickled pink about the functionality part of the event," said Rucks. "We knew beforehand that it worked, but we wanted to see local anglers discover that too. They did and it was obvious that the participants really enjoyed playing the game the Major League Fishing way. You might say that it really opened up their eyes to all of the possibilities as we go forward into the future." What will that future be as local competitions use the MLF format and technology available under SCORETRACKER LIVE? It will almost certainly help MLF continue to carve its place into the bass fishing landscape as the exciting leader at the forefront of competitive bass angling's evolution. "Right now, fans watch a very popular and successful TV show, a show that has solidly introduced them to our brand," said Rucks. "With SCORETRACKER LIVE, anglers will begin engaging with the brand by actively participating in an environment that they already love ... fishing tournaments." How quickly will that engagement take place? "We anticipate a lot of immediate interest and inquiry about SCORETRACKER LIVE," said Rucks. "The participation rate will increasingly grow because of angler-to-angler testimonials from actual participants. We also believe that the fishing industry will get behind SCORETRACKER LIVE, just like they are behind Major League Fishing because we are working to broaden the sport at the professional and grassroots level and that is good for everyone involved in fishing." Including a perspiring local angler standing on the deck of a bass boat somewhere across America later this year. A fishing tournament enthusiast whose neck veins are suddenly bulging as he fishes his home water. All because this weekend warrior just got a real-time leaderboard update that his fishing tournament nemesis has added yet another fish to the day's tally to take the lead in the year's most intense and important bass fishing club competition. Because this is Major League Fishing, the way the pros do it, in an easy to use system that will forever change the way local club, community and charitable events are fished. Beginning March 17, 2014, give SCORETRACKER LIVE a try and see if you don't agree! For more details, please visit: http://scoretrackerlive.com OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com | ||
| Ozziefish
Lunker Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2449 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
What's the Catch Other than catching more fish and the positive attention it will bring to your tournament, SCORETRACKER LIVE™ involves: Low Price for Major League Excitement It's just $5.00 per angler, per tournament day, to bring SCORETRACKER LIVE™ easy-to-use technology to your local tournament … and elevate your event to a major league level of competitive intensity and excitement. A small cost addition to your club's usual tournament entry fee for so much more enjoyment. Easy to Get 'Er Done There is a whole new world beyond the typical 5-fish weigh-in tournament format. The following instructions will help guide you through the process of setting up an exciting MLF style event. The Tournament Organizer handles the entry process like he normally would do except he adds $5.00 per angler to the entry fee amount. It is required that each individual angler's email address is provided on their entry form. The entry cut-off date will likely need to be earlier than your normal date, to allow time for entering all of the required information when creating a new event. The final entry cut-off date must be no later than 2 weeks prior to the actual tournament date. Once all tournament entry forms and entry fees have been received, the Tournament Organizer goes to scoretrackerlive.com, simply registers and selects "CREATE A NEW EVENT" To set up a tournament for Boaters vs Boaters and Co-Anglers vs Co-Anglers, the Organizer will need to create an event for each group, inputting the same dates and times. Example: (Event #1) Big Fin Bass Club, Grand Lake "Boaters" (Event #2) Big Fin Bass Club, Grand Lake "Co-Anglers". After entering all of the required information, an email will be automatically sent to all participating anglers instructing them to go to scoretrackerlive.com and register as an angler. Once all anglers have confirmed their participation, the Organizer will be able to print a final document including a list of anglers, each with their own individual PIN number. On the event day the Tournament Organizer will provide the PIN number to the angler's boat partner ONLY. The boat partner is the only one that can enter the other angler's weight on the other angler's device. The final document also provides information that will be helpful on the morning of the event. Once an event is created, the Organizer will find many other options including photo uploads, post tournament news and more. You Have Options With no cost, no obligation, no salesman will call, and even not void in Nebraska … MLF SCORETRACKER LIVE™ gives you four Sanctioned Draw Tournament Format Options to build your next tournament: Volunteer Style, Two-Boater Draw and Boater/Non-Boater Draw. Plus, you can opt to adapt all, part or none of the Official MLF Rules to customize to your group's event. Click the link to view, save or print. // SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT OPTIONS [PDF] Click the link to view a printable copy of the MLF Rules. // Official MLF Rules Basic Technologies to Cover Your Bass SCORETRACKER LIVE™ features robust and flexible digital compatibility that's easy to use. All you need is: A tournament fishery with 80% cellular coverage. Each angler competing in the tournament must have his own Smart phone or other mobile device to enter and upload catch weights to the Live Leaderboard. Minimal Requirements Your local tournament using SCORETRACKER LIVE™ must: Be strictly a catch and immediate-release tournament. Use digital scales (preferably the same kind on all boats) to enter weights of scorable fish by pounds and ounces only! It must be OUNCES as the system is not compatible for weights entered in Tenths of a Pound. To get the exact same Brecknell Digital Scales and Fish Grip that is used by the Major League Fishing pros on TV, you can purchase them at: www.shopmlf.com OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com | ||
| Ozziefish
Lunker Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2450 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
“Two-Boater Draw Tournament” The Two-Boater Draw Tournament Format is very similar to the Volunteer Draw Tournament except the two anglers serve as boat officials for each other. We strongly recommend that each boat use the same identical digital scales which weighs by pounds and ounces. Our system only accepts weights that are entered in pounds and ounces. To get the exact same Brecknell Digital Scales and Fish Grip that is used by the Major League Fishing pros on TV, you can purchase them at: http://www.shopmlf.com. You can adopt all, partial or none of the Official MLF Rules for your event. View the most up to date official rules at http://majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=2595  Two boaters will be paired by draw and flip a coin to see whose boat will be used for the tournament day.  The anglers must switch operation of the trolling motor on an hourly basis and flip for first hour.  The anglers each choose the fishing location for 50% of the day and flip for first half of day.  The opposite angler measures fish to verify that it is scoreable and then he weighs the fish.  The anglers must agree on the weight of the fish and it must be re-weighed until it is agreed upon.  The opposite angler enters the weight in the othe angler’s phone utilizing a secret pin number.  The total tournament day can be broken up into 3 periods of time with breaks between each period.  Depending on the number of anglers and the size of the fishery the lake can be split up into zones.  Having only 3 zones in your event allows you to fish a “new water” zone in each of the 3 periods. (Page OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com | ||
| Picklefork
Moderator Username: Picklefork Post Number: 1144 Registered: 12-2009  Rating: N/A |
I ain't readin' all that Oz.....I spent to much time perfectin' catchin' lil' pickles to change now....LOL!!! | ||
| Nyyankee
Lunker Username: Nyyankee Post Number: 1746 Registered: 8-2008  Rating: N/A |
War n fn Peace. | ||
| Zeeter
Lunker Username: Zeeter Post Number: 1698 Registered: 3-2007  Rating: N/A |
I dont have big enough artilary....... Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes For assistance contact my agent #cell 585-815-9079 http://www.sundogeyewear.com Skeeter Boats / Yamaha Outboards | ||
| Ozziefish
Lunker Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2451 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Zeet no smart phone? OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com | ||
| Zeeter
Lunker Username: Zeeter Post Number: 1700 Registered: 3-2007 Rating: N/A |
Yeah if an I phone is smart.... But hell it don't work half the time Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes For assistance contact my agent #cell 585-815-9079 http://www.sundogeyewear.com Skeeter Boats / Yamaha Outboards | ||
| Ozziefish
Lunker Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2452 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
LOL, Zeet are your folks catch crappie up there yet? OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com |
