BASS Northern Open Scenarios?
BASS, as many of us already know, has announced the return of the Northern Opens for next year. This brings some interesting scenarios to light regarding room for advancement to the Elites and Classic qualification. BassFan has a few ideas of some possible scenarios that might play out:
BassFan.com, Posted 7/23/2008:
When BASS announced next year’s return of the Northern Bassmaster Opens, logic would conclude that the re-awakened division would feed both the Elite Series and the Classic. Currently, the Top 5 in the Southern and Central Opens get a berth in the Elite Series, while the Top 3 in each division get a berth in the Classic. A BASS official today told BassFan that news of such berths/qualifications will be announced when the Open schedule is published. That announcement is expected late next month or in September.
A couple of possible scenarios do stand out, though. The first would be a direct parallel with the Southern and Central Opens, where the future Elite Series field expands by five slots, and the Classic by three.
On the other hand, the Classic field might seem a little large at 53. It’s therefore feasible to think BASS might take only the Top 2 from each Open division, preserving the current draw of six spots (three from the Central, three from the Southerns.)
All speculation, of course.
I don’t know how many other logical scenarios could play out, but I will definitely have my eyes open. A re-introduction of the Northern Opens would make it possible for me to consider making an advance into the Open Series circuit by bringing tournaments closer in to my immediate area. I still question why BASS chose not to bring in the Western Opens as well.
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1 opinion for BASS Northern Open Scenarios?
Rich
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I am extremely anxious to see the Norther Open schedule as well…. If it works out, I could see myself fishing them as well
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