3 minutes ago, Troy1985s said:

How are you so privy to all this information?  Not asking for names, but are you buddies with pros or bpt execs involved with this whole process?

Yes...plus Duckett has done several in-depth interviews the past couple days answering much of the questions floating around out there.

Bass Pro Tour (previous circuit) 
1. Edwin Evers (Elite Series) 
2. Timmy Horton (Elite Series) 
3. Skeet Reese (Elite Series) 
4. Boyd Duckett (Elite Series) 
5. Marty Robinson (Elite Series) 
6. Zack Birge (FLW Tour) 
7. JT Kenney (FLW Tour) 
8. Greg Hackney (Elite Series) 
9. Jason Lambert (FLW Tour) 
10. Chris Lane (Elite Series) 
11. Alton Jones (Elite Series) 
12. Alton Jones Jr. (Elite Series) 
13. Jeff Kriet (Elite Series) 
14. Randall Tharp (Elite Series) 
15. Gerald Spohrer (Elite Series) 
16. Fletcher Shryock (Elite Series) 
17. Dave Lefebre (Elite Series) 
18. Michael Neal (FLW Tour) 
19. Andy Montgomery (Elite Series) 
20. Kelly Jordon (Elite Series) 
21. Mike McClelland (Elite Series) 
22. Jared Lintner (Elite Series) 
23. Roy Hawk (Elite Series) 
24. John Murray (Elite Series) 
25. Scott Suggs (FLW Tour) 
26. Justin Atkins (FLW Tour) 
27. Ott DeFoe (Elite Series) 
28. Cody Meyer (FLW Tour) 
29. Brent Chapman (Elite Series) 
30. Jacob Wheeler (Elite Series) 
31. Keith Poche (Elite Series) 
32. David Walker (Elite Series) 
33. Cliff Crochet (Elite Series) 
34. Jacob Powroznik (Elite Series) 
35. Russ Lane (Elite Series) 
36. Greg Vinson (Elite Series) 
37. Brandon Coulter (Elite Series) 
38. Mark Davis (Elite Series) 
39. Dean Rojas (Elite Series) 
40. Terry Scroggins (Elite Series) 
41. Gerald Swindle (Elite Series) 
42. Mark Rose (FLW Tour) 
43. Aaron Martens (Elite Series)

44. James Elam (Elite Series)

45. Randy Howell (Elite Series)

46. Bobby Lane (Elite Series)

47. Takahiro Omori (Elite Series)

48. Brett Hite (Elite Series)

49. Jonathon Van Dam (Elite Series)

50. Fred Roumbanis (Elite Series)

51. Luke Clausen (Elite Series)

 

Elite Series 
> Chris Zaldain (confirmed BPT invitee) 
> Keith Combs (non-BPT invitee) 
> Micah Frazier (non-BPT invitee) 
> Bill Lowen (confirmed BPT invitee) 
> Matt Herren (non-BPT invitee) 
> Seth Feider (confirmed BPT invitee) 
> Chad Pipkens (non-BPT invitee) 
> John Crews (non-BPT invitee) 
> Brandon Card (non-BPT invitee)

> Cliff Prince (non-BPT invitee)

 

FLW Tour 
> Bryan Thrift (non-BPT invitee)

 

Man.. Elam wins the final Bass tournament of the year, quits 2 weeks later. Crazy stuff. 

Tak now confirmed also...

I'm going to keep the list above ^^ updated as names come in or until a final list is published. 

1 hour ago, Team9nine said:

Yes...plus Duckett has done several in-depth interviews the past couple days answering much of the questions floating around out there.

You told him, now you must kill him. ?

27 minutes ago, Jrob78 said:

I'm going to keep the list above ^^ updated as names come in or until a final list is published. 

Brett Hite - GONE

JVD - GONE

This is the worst possible situation for Bass, their roster has been totally decimated. This is a dark week for them. 

6 minutes ago, punch said:

This is the worst possible situation for Bass, their roster has been totally decimated. This is a dark week for them. 

50 confirmed right now, most of them are from BASS with 30 still to go. It's definitely going to change things drastically.

Fred jumped and there's a rumor going around that Lucas is going also. 

Still not seeing that one name we are all wondering about. If KVD doesn't jump he'll have a big career in BASS. I can see him winning 5 plus tourneys. 

Can't imagine KVD not going since he's been with MLF since the beginning and been one of their most successful fishermen with multiple wins. Plus it seems like catching a lot of fish in a hurry suits his style perfectly. 

3 hours ago, punch said:

A-Mart's video he just posted is so awkward. He was so nervous to tell everyone he was leaving bass. It's like a sad breakup message to his girlfriend. 

He is a huge talent for sure, but I have never seen an public figure who more seems like they just hate every second of being on camera.  

KVD may be the one angler that could make his own rule.

Sort of like ~ 

"Ya - I'm fishing both derbies.  Anyone got a problem with that ?"

A-Jay

 

I think it's obvious KVD will be in MLF. 

4 hours ago, punch said:

A-Mart's video he just posted is so awkward. He was so nervous to tell everyone he was leaving bass. It's like a sad breakup message to his girlfriend. 

@punch

Where is this video - can't find it. 

Could I please get a link (or at least a little hint) ?

A-Jay

2 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

@punch

Where is this video - can't find it. 

Could I please get a link (or at least a little hint) ?

A-Jay

https://www.facebook.com/AMartFishing/videos/365087160698844/

 

It's on his facebook page

Just now, A-Jay said:

@punch

Where is this video - can't find it. 

Could I please get a link (or at least a little hint) ?

A-Jay

Martens video

 

Beat me to it, punch  - LOL 

2 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

@punch

Where is this video - can't find it. 

Could I please get a link (or at least a little hint) ?

A-Jay

Its on his facebook page. 

@punch @Team9nine @Gundog

Thank You.

A-Jay

 

All I truly know is its a good time to be a amateur bass angler looking to move to the pros.

A-Mart looked like he was actually in pain in that clip.

Really feel for the guy, had to be an agonizing decision. 

Bet each group will feel a whole lot better once this deal is done & over with and they can get back to fishing.

A-Jay

49 minutes ago, punch said:

Fred jumped and there's a rumor going around that Lucas is going also. 

If Lucas goes right after winning the AOY, I think that might even make Boyd Duckett and Gary Klein wince a little. ?

20 minutes ago, Gundog said:

All I truly know is its a good time to be a amateur bass angler looking to move to the pros.

Make sure you remember your Bassresource brothers when you're at the top! ?

32 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

KVD may be the one angler that could make his own rule.

Sort of like ~ 

"Ya - I'm fishing both derbies.  Anyone got a problem with that ?"

A-Jay

 

MLF said anyone fishing too is free to fish the others. Biggest issue will be scheduling it