Defending Champs Poll

[Bobby Bass]

It has been brought to my attention that several fishermen would like to defeat the current M-N-O Champs. This can only be done if they remain together as a team and not be broke up to enter the draft. This would only be the defending team, all others would still have to enter the draft. So enter a vote here if ya want to go up aganist the old men again..

[Mayfly]

I think that every year the defending champs should be allowed to come back the next year to defend their crown. Sounds like fun.

[Fawkinnae]

Cute idea (not) but I don't think so.

[tmjhamann]

I think that every year the defending champs should be allowed to come back the next year to defend their crown. Sounds like fun.

I agree 100%   

[stevejedlenski]

i think this is a no brainer, let them back

[Lee Borgersen]

I'm Not sure yet? I might get a chance to fish with Borgie and GG

[Bobby Bass]

I'll tell ya what, there will be a winner in this race, it ain't going to go six months past election day!   

[Borgie]

I'm Not sure yet? I might get a chance to fish with Borgie and GG

I don't want to be on your team. I'm going to beat your butt this year.

My vote is yes. Let's beat those old guys.

[The General]

I'd say yes if I knew HD was going to be on my team to have another crack at those guys.

[Cody Gruchow]

sounds to me like they dont want to lose the title so they want to stick together.....

[Bena]

I think that it's a new year so there should be new teams. That way everyone has a chance to win. So my answer is NO!

[Lee Borgersen]

I sneezed 6 times today and I think I feel a DRAFT coming on I've still not voted yet so if anyone would like to stop off at the house barring gifts I could be schmoozed for my vote.

Yes or No?.....Yes or No?

[Bobby Bass]

This poll will run till noon on May 8th when teams will be drafted.    IT will how ever be considered for next years challenge as a rule change. So weigh in..

[The General]

I think unless you get half the people in the challenge to vote you should probably stick to the original rules.  A sample size of 13 isn't really a poll in my opinion when we have how many people signed up?

[Fawkinnae]

Good point General.

To me this is like saying "O.K. you guys - the world champions - now that you have your team running on all cylinders - an exceptionally well choreographed squad of power, speed and finesse -  get to keep your team intact. But the rest of you guys have to start over from scratch."

[kenhuntin]

If the rules are gonna change midstream again it should also work for returning teams that may wish another shot. Like whats good for the Goose is also good for the Gander. I am all for a new rule that includes the winners stay together until they are dethroned. But there should be some kind of clause that when they lose the title they get a public tar and feathering or the like.

[Shotglass]

I think the Defending Champs should be able to team up again.  I mean them winning the first time had to be a fluke.

[Joe]

I think that every year the defending champs should be allowed to come back the next year to defend their crown. Sounds like fun.

I say let the "old guys" have another go around. I don't know about every year, but I could see letting them defend it for one year before retiring that team.

[Bobby Bass]

      This poll will run till noon on May 8th when teams will be drafted.    It will how ever be considered for next years challenge as a rule change. So weigh in..

[IronRack]

I say let them try to repeat. Obviously the other teams from last year need some re-structuring to knock them off or they wouldn't be the champions. I for one am looking forward to taking them out!!

[Mayfly]

This year i'm taking the challenge serious. You old boys are going down..... No more screwing around! 

[Lee Borgersen]

This year i'm taking the challenge serious. You old boys are going down..... No more screwing around! 

Tim,

The 2008 and still reigning 2009 championship team quit screwing around many years ago. That's why we were so able to focus on only fishing and victory. Yep the days of screwing around have long passed, but will never be forgotten. Why do you think we nicknamed Bobby "Captain Limpey". It's sure not because he walks funny.


The Old Guys

[GirlGuide]

I'm Not sure yet? I might get a chance to fish with Borgie and GG

I don't want to be on your team. I'm going to beat your butt this year.

My vote is yes. Let's beat those old guys.

Atta Gal Borgie!  I laughed my butt off when I read this!    
 ...sure do like your attitude!   

I say let the gals fish together again if they want to....
....don't scare me none, let us at em'!   
~gg 

[Big Slick]

What! I just turned 46 and I'm concidered old? And just when I got all my mid-life toys bought I gotta sell em for old man toys...Bummer. Looks like a new John Deere lawn tractor in this old mans future.

I would love to have my same team this year. Those other two guys are strong and carried me quite well last year. But is it really fair to have a team of three PRO's against a field of ROOKIES?

I have been practicing catch and release until the contest starts.

[Lee Borgersen]

What! I just turned 46 and I'm concidered old? And just when I got all my mid-life toys bought I gotta sell em for old man toys...Bummer. Looks like a new John Deere lawn tractor in this old mans future.

I would love to have my same team this year. Those other two guys are strong and carried me quite well last year. But is it really fair to have a team of three PRO's against a field of ROOKIES?

I have been practicing catch and release until the contest starts.

Well it's good to see you back in the fracas Big slick. However, Bobby and I have been worried about you noting  your absence from this thread. Even though your fishing skills have improved tremendously your physical appearance has suffered tremendously. I can't believe the way you've let yourself go since you took that job driving the Hamm's truck.
 
When I compare your picture on the avatar to your current photo with that great fish I was shocked. You've really let yourself go pal. Regardless Bobby or I would still be proud to wind up on your team. Good luck in the draft.

[Big Slick]

LOL...Look at the fish, not the person.

I've been around, mostly in the saloon and political boards with a flash here and there.

[Bobby Bass]

Ya, whats with that fish growing under your nose? 

[Jdrummer]

I say the champs can decide if they would like to stay together for the next year contest. if they get beat they go to the next draft. seems fair?

[Phishnchick]

I say no.  It's a bit of a lottery in the first place.  There's obviously some that get out fishing more often then others and some that have luck, talent or just great fishing spots.  Let's give eveyone a chance to end up on one of those guys/gals teams!

[Bobby Bass]

I say no.  It's a bit of a lottery in the first place.  There's obviously some that get out fishing more often then others and some that have luck, talent or just great fishing spots.  Let's give eveyone a chance to end up on one of those guys/gals teams!

Big Slick has the luck, Lee has the hot spots, Guess that leaves the talent part for me !    Good thing good looks was not mentioned... 
 O by the way this poll will be closed at noon tomorrow so if ya want to get a vote in got to do it by then