Boating during Elite Tournament

[Hoot]

It’s fun to use the photos to pose my Elite action figures in the dioramas I have in various places around the house.

So real, it’s like I’m there!

Dang never thought of that do you ever invite friends over to play Pro Bass Fishing Tournament?

It would be way cheaper than dragging your boat to a tournament your not fishing in and burning through a couple of tanks of gas.

I promise not to have any of my Pro Action figures antagonize Psychonelli or steal any spots.

[188Musky]

Dang never thought of that do you ever invite friends over to play Pro Bass Fishing Tournament?

It would be way cheaper than dragging your boat to a tournament your not fishing in and burning through a couple of tanks of gas.

I promise not to have any of my Pro Action figures antagonize Psychonelli or steal any spots.

Do I ever? That's a silly question; do you know how long the winters are up here?

Hatcreek posted the biggest reason my Swindle action figure went out and got a Dude Wipes sponsorship, as he had to wait to take care of business, until my Duckett figure left his spot.

[hatcreek]

[BPenrod]

Find a different lake to fish.

[stratos273v]

If you want to watch in-depth what they’re doing, sign up to be a Marshall or watch it on Live coverage.

There are a lot of issues involved with following these guys around, fans can unintentionally (or intentionally) affect the outcome.

Dont believe it? Send a pm to Jason Quinn, he’s a member here. He stood a very good chance of winning a Classic, which would’ve been career changing for him. Instead, the mob of idiots chasing him all around the lake piled into his areas, muddying the water, making noise, and throwing big enough wakes into the docks he was fishing that a homeowners dog literally was washed off a floating dock into the lake. It was a circus.

Then you have to factor in the guys who fish the same spot when a pro leaves, not knowing if they’re swinging back by in an hour after letting the spot rest. There have been multiple events, including Classics, where multiple boats have done this. Yes, it affects the outcome. It’s not that someone’s on a planned vacation and randomly hit the same spot, it’s guys targeting certain pros. And yes, there are idiots who deliberately fish around the pro trying to “compete”

It doesn’t mean spots are forever off limits, don’t be ridiculous. That’s the argument made by those who can’t find their own fish. Boat docks, bridge piling, points, etc are obvious spots. There are other areas you can find doing map study. The less obvious places that don’t show up on a mapping chip? Go out and find them instead of following pros around like a lovesick teen with a waypoint fetish.

And why should that bother anyone? I don't follow anyone, I sure don't watch the pros or anyone tournament fishing, but it is a public body of water. I treat everyone the same, with courtesy and give them room, but if they are fishing a body of water I fish and they are fishing a spot I normally fish, I will fish before or after they leave, no matter what day it is.

[stratos273v]

Find a different lake to fish.

Why? Do they own the lake? Did the states sell the lakes to pros?

[grandbassslayer]

Why? Do they own the lake? Did the states sell the lakes to pros?

No but some people worship these guys like little Gods. I mean I'd stay out of there way, but like you said its not an off limits lake.

[Jim285pro]

Imagine golf without the barriers and security making people be quiet while they swing. Fortunately for them they play on private property and can enforce whatever they want. Most spectators are courteous but trust me there will be a few who arent. There is always a guy who goes right up in his hip pocket and wants to measure di%%s. There is always a couple who stay behind and fish. Everytime

[BR400]

Better coverage on your phone or computer.

[BigFishSteve]

I'd like to see MLB adopt some of the PGA rules. Don't pitch until the entire place is silent.

[Hoot]

I'd like to see MLB adopt some of the PGA rules. Don't pitch until the entire place is silent.

Good Idea get the Marshal those Quiet Please Signs at least they'd get a chance to stand up instead of being confined to sitting down

[Jim285pro]

Its alot like a happy gilmore scene

[bschwoep]

Imagine golf without the barriers and security making people be quiet while they swing. Fortunately for them they play on private property and can enforce whatever they want. Most spectators are courteous but trust me there will be a few who arent. There is always a guy who goes right up in his hip pocket and wants to measure di%%s. There is always a couple who stay behind and fish. Everytime

Once bass fishing becomes popular enough to sell tickets to spectators they can be like golf where places will build private lakes to host their events. Until then, they will have to deal with the dummies that they need to buy their lures to keep them employed. Can we please stop comparing fishing to real sports that people pay to watch.

[Bushbeater]

The golfing references remind me of a point I've brought up before. What if each pro had a "Caddie" rather than a Marshall? Allowed to retie lines, fix sandwiches and watch the electronics while filming the action. I think it's a good concept and would share the "wealth". A good caddie should get 10% of the winnings right?

[Hoot]

The golfing references remind me of a point I've brought up before. What if each pro had a "Caddie" rather than a Marshall? Allowed to retie lines, fix sandwiches and watch the electronics while filming the action. I think it's a good concept and would share the "wealth". A good caddie should get 10% of the winnings right?

Heck yeah what a creative and innovative idea. There would be individuals lined up for 20 miles for an opportunity like that.

When considering all the money in Professional Bass Fishing you could quit your job. So say your Pro doesn't win big the knowledge you'd gain will only expedite your own fishing career.

The BBC is always on the forefront of great ideas.

[BPenrod]

Why? Do they own the lake? Did the states sell the lakes to pros?

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.

[c rig]

And why should that bother anyone? I don't follow anyone, I sure don't watch the pros or anyone tournament fishing, but it is a public body of water. I treat everyone the same, with courtesy and give them room, but if they are fishing a body of water I fish and they are fishing a spot I normally fish, I will fish before or after they leave, no matter what day it is.

The original topic implied the OP was going to follow pros around and join the crowds watching them fish.

My reply had nothing to do with what you posted.

[HalBrown]

Years ago my daughter, young grandson and I were way up in a Potomac tributary fishing a regular "hot spot" kown to all during an Elite and an Elite boat pulled up near us to fish. I hollared to him and said we will move for you to come in here. His response was "no, stay there and enjoy your day with your family" and moved on to another spot. Don't know who it was.

[db220]

Stay off the water

Sure that's why people spend 50-80K on boats, another 30-60K on trucks and thousands on tackle. Maybe the season is 6 months long depending on the state and some people can only fish weekends. Add in family obligations and bad weather that eats into some of those days and you have what's remaining so of course if the pros come to town you should stay off the water for those 4 days which always go through a weekend and lose a few more.

[basscat21]

Its a pretty interesting tread. Its happened to me, plan a trip, get there to find out theres a tourny, not everyone puts the pro schedule in their calendar. You go out fishing, treat it all like any other day. Show respect, as the pros should also. My experience has been that most will be respectful of you, and if they would like to fish near you, they ask in a good way, I oblige. I have had the asshat too, and I am not so willing. If they just come barging in and think they have the right, I would just keep fishing. As they say its a two way street. The good guys far out weight the bad, no one owns the water. Respect goes a long way. Treat the Janitor like the CEO.