ABT Boater, non boater

[zaraspook]

Can anyone explain how the abt bass series works and how much it would cost to compete in it. there web site seems a bit out dated

[Pumba]

Hi Zaraspook,
With the ABT, you enter as either a Boater or Non Boater- Boaters fish from their own boats and compete against other boaters for cash.

Non Boaters are paired up with a boater and fish with themfo the day. Non Boaters compete against other non boaters for prizes.

This year the entry fee was $165 for a boater and $80 for a non boater per competition. You also had to be a member of abt which is $50/ year. There were also a couple of 'major' events where the boaters competed for double prize money, although the entry fee was $330.

I would suggest fishing a couple of rounds as a non boater until you pick up the routine and then give it a go as a boater.

Hope that helps

Cheers,
Matt

[zaraspook]

what happens if there is more non boaters than boaters?

[Why-ting]

what happens if there is more non boaters than boaters?

There are only enough places for non boaters per boaters. so once every boater has a non- boater you go on reserve list and hope someone else enters as a boater

Cheers Whytey

[zaraspook]

does this happen at the start of the season or at each meeting and is it random???

[Pumba]

Zaraspook,
Boaters and Non Boaters are drawn at random on the Friday night briefing.

Matt