2019 OI Location???

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June 4, 2018 at 4:13 pm #368341

Gunny
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I know the event dates will be announced in several months, but has a decision been made on the location? The 4 hour distance has several options. Gunny out!

June 6, 2018 at 9:05 pm #368344

Bass Cat Boats
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We still havent released anything, Gunny! The waiting is the hardest part. Once we get everything sealed up, we will choose a date to announce the 2019 OI location.BCB

June 6, 2018 at 10:43 pm #368348

Zoomworms
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Ouachita sure would be nice.

June 7, 2018 at 1:15 am #368349

Basscat36
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Lake Lanier GA ?

June 7, 2018 at 3:43 am #368352

jignpig
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Basscat36 wrote:Lake Lanier GA ? Maybe one day, just not 2019. BC indicated it would be within a 4 hr distance from Mountain Home. Could be in Missouri somewhere. Lake Ouachita is about 4 hrs. Maybe take that distance and create a circle from the factory then see what lakes are in that radius.Just wonder how many locals are going to actually travel even that distance to “compete”.

June 7, 2018 at 3:57 am #368354

YELOSUB
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Wish it was closer to us west folk people

June 7, 2018 at 1:11 pm #368357

BIGCATTER
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Ive done the circle thing , and the furthest to the north is Lake Of The Ozarks – West could be Beaver Lake , as I dont think you can get to Grand Lake in 4 hrs. unless you drive like a maniac . – Truman Lake is in the circle , as are Table Rock and Pomme De Terre . – Mississippi River is on the east side . – Greers Ferry is in the circle too . – Dardanelle is on the southern side , as is the Arkansas River / Little Rock pool . — I think Ouachita is just outside the time limit , unless you drive like a maniac . — Lest we forget , Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes ARE within the circle . — Just sayin — Hoss

June 7, 2018 at 4:23 pm #368362

Gunny
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Thanks for the reply. Ive looked at some of the options and have crossed some off the list. Any Arkansas river location probably not a safe bet in my eyes, due to the possible high water flows. Greers Ferry doesnt have what I feel enough places to stay, although I think (not positive) the first OI was there, could be mistaken. So I guess the bigger lakes, Ouachita, Beaver, and the Mt Home impoundments is about all that could handle 400? boats. The OI is really the only derby I fish anymore, so I will sit here patiently waiting. Tight lines to all.Gunny

June 7, 2018 at 4:27 pm #368365

Gunny
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Oh, before the comments come, I only looked at Arkansas lakes. I think Rick said it would be in Arkansas. But as I get older, the hearing and memory might be lacking. Lol

June 7, 2018 at 10:56 pm #368369

jignpig
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Lake Dardanelle “could” still be in play. Even with water flows, unless its an excessive amount of rain/snow run off from the river basin west. Multiple hotels in Russellville/Dardanelle area, even out to Clarksville. Abundant campgrounds as well. I dont think you could go anywhere else on the river otherwise, that could handle 300-400 boats without irritating a few of the lockmasters on the USCOE L&D systems.Hopefully itll be enticing, for sure interesting, for most looking forward to the tourney.
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