2018 owners invitational

It was on Saturday and Sunday for about 5-6 years, then it changed to Friday and Saturday as more out of area influence and long distance driving, and particularly church participation became more focused. It the early years it started on those dates as they wanted to appeal locally for numbers. Expectations in the first large event in Mountain Home were for 100-150 boats and it drew 247 the first year. The second year there were 365, then 425 and it just kept growing. As it reached 500 the even was moved to Friday and Saturday. Back in the 1970s and 1980s most all bass tournaments were held to end on Sunday. That trend ended for Church participation as a family day as spouses requested it.

If you have a Navionics card you will be fine. It is currently about 7 foot below normal pool. There is almost no stumps in the lake. Most major arms are deep until you get to the back of them. There are a few surprise points because of the level right now. The big one is off the island by Robertson Point (you can see the island from the US 62 / US 412 bridge). There is a point that extends a good ways to the south of the island. It only has about 4 feet of water over it. 1997 Pantera Classic1999 Mercury 200 OptiMax25 Pitch TempestBobs 6″ Action Hydraulic Jack Plate