Curt - NC Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 With the recent Coolest Lure Contest behind us, I wanted to get everyone's feedback and suggestions for ways to make future contests better! Please post your "constructive" comments, feedback and suggestions here, so we can consider them for any future lure contests! We'll take them and consider each and every one of them when the next contest rolls around. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlesnake Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I think you take submissions for a certain length of time but no voting until submission ends, then have a voting period. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I think you take submissions for a certain length of time but no voting until submission ends, then have a voting period. Agreed. We have talked about this behind the scenes and decided to just that. Thanks for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajay920 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Also a separate category for "home built" and "paint job only" in the hardbait section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Definitely on the list of changes to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 It may sound stupid or even idiotic but, I and many others enjoy and collect silly/humorous lures. I know the creative people here at TackleUnderground can tool out some laughable baits. Just a thought for something different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions. We'll definitely consider it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I would honestly rather have a small group selected to do the judging. A small panel of "expert" judges that give the reasons why they selected the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion, Travis. Unfortunately, once you pick a panel of "experts", objectivity can fly out the window. You're also now opening the contest up to accusations of favoritism, etc. The system used for voting in the past contests will likely continue to be used for future contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) From my experiences in the past only way that ends up being legit. And experts easy to find as we have several that I have all the confidence they can pick out a good bait based on design, paint job, attention to details, etc... plus they know what it takes to actually make a bait. Most open vote contests I have watched become nothing more than who has as many friends they can get to vote for them had nothing to do with being a good photo, lure, carving, etc.... Watched guys set up multiple accounts because of they had access to work computers, university computers, etc... and cast countless bogus votes for themselves just to win less than 50 dollar prizes Edited March 14, 2014 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 In the future, I suggest all winners merchandise be shipped directly to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 From my experiences in the past only way that ends up being legit. And experts easy to find as we have several that I have all the confidence they can pick out a good bait based on design, paint job, attention to details, etc... plus they know what it takes to actually make a bait. Most open vote contests I have watched become nothing more than who has as many friends they can get to vote for them had nothing to do with being a good photo, lure, carving, etc.... Watched guys set up multiple accounts because of they had access to work computers, university computers, etc... and cast countless bogus votes for themselves just to win less than 50 dollar prizes Thanks Travis. I understand your concerns. And yes.. there may have been some who used multiple accounts to vote for their own bait. There were probably also some who told lots of their friends to sign up for a TU account for the sole purpose of voting for their bait. Unfortunately, this is how it goes when human nature is involved. Some people will stoop to doing whatever it takes to win, even if it's unethical. We'll keep your suggestions in mind for next year and see what direction it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I agree with Travis, have people at LPO or board admins judge, when you put things to a vote you'll get winners based on how many friends someone has or how many PCs and mobile devices they have and a picture of a popsicle stick with a hook can end up winning because that is how it goes, ask Berkley about their contests on big fish, they shut it down because it became a facebook friends contest, please keep the integrity of this site, I'd rather not have any type of contest tnam one based on popularity instead of the overall look, function and originality of the lure that was entered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Your feedback has been read and it will be seriously considered before the next contest. Thanks for taking the time to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) No need to worry about judging a contest or setting up rules. Just give everybody that enters a $50 LPO coupon. I bet you'll get 100% participation that way. Ben Edited March 29, 2014 by RayburnGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckButter Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If you choose to keep it members vote, instead of a panel of judges...maybe have a minimum number of posts required before they are allowed to vote? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffond Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Just a random thought about contests... you could have a little fun with them "sometimes" and have themed contests for Holidays?or Seasons? Or perhaps by just randomly picking a couple colors that have to be the main color pallet of the lure... just something to change up contests a bit that add a small but fun random touch to work towards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricklep Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 No spoon category???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 No spoon category???? Spoons would probably go into the wire bait category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 So when is the next one? Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Soon. Closer to the end of the year, beginning of next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just a quick update to let everyone know that the next Coolest Lure Contest will be run in January of 2015. We'll be making formal announcements soon, but wanted to at least put this out there for everyone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
