It was announced that the Bassmaster "mystery lake" was Green Bay. I live in Green Bay and got on the Bassmaster web site and signed up to be a marshal. Just wondering how many BR members have been a marshal, what is expected of a marshal, what are the do's and dont's. Do you talk to the anglers,can you ask questions or are you expected to just sit there and only talk if talked to.? I am pumped about the chance to spend a day with at least 2 of the best of the business and maybe 3 if my application was in early enough. Anyway, just wondered what you have to say. Thank you for any advice.

I marshalled on Okeechobee this year. Some are talkers, some are not. I would let them do most of the talking, especially after they catch some fish and a little less stressed. The hardest thing for me was 3 days of being on an awesome fishery and watching other people get to fish.

You can't give them advise or point out fish. (I was within fingertip reach of a solid 10 lb bass that my Pro didn't see).

You'll get a list of do's and don'ts at your briefing.

Carry plenty of water, a few snacks or sandwich, sunscreen. I fit my rain gear, save face mask, snacks and drinks all in a small bag. The mask is good even if it isn't cold or rainy. Hitting a bug with your face at 70-80 mph HURTS!

If you draw J. Todd Tucker and he offers you a piece of steak that he cooked in the Big Green Egg, take it!! That was an excellent mid-day snack!

It's a pretty good chance to see how they break down the lake, figure out the fish and even a few still in production type lures.

After the tournament there is a tent setup for the Pro's and Marshalls with refreshments.

Plumworm,

Did you get your email confirmation yet that you where accepted?

I was told just because you pay your fee that will not make you an automatic entry, nor if you are first to register

How and when did you find out you where selected?

Just curious because I also entered that event

You can go back in the Marshall link with your e-mail, member # and click on the lake. It will tell you that you are already registered if it was accepted. That is how I knew. I just didn't know until later if I was registered for the 3rd day. (Or if you see the $100 taken out of your account)

thank you for the information. i will check my status

I am marshalling at Oneida in August. I cannot wait. I already know that I am a 3-day marshal as well. Really hoping that I draw one of the top 20 guys at least one of those days. Also hoping that I can get lucky enough to be with people that are doing totally different things. On Oneida I feel that is entirely possible.