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While i think age doesnt matter, the actual tournament results say differently. Even here on rayburn its a lot of younger guys winning. Sure you get an older team here or there but the younger guys are up there consistently. It doesnt make sense, its just technology, and maybe its the teaching old dogs new tricks thing but it is what it isQuote:
Originally Posted by 188Musky
I hate to be negative nancy but I have deeply followed bass for the past 20 years and have loved them from the time I started following them, but there are clear issues and problems at BASS that have come up year after year.....
Bassmaster is a total joke now. FFS aside, the way that organization is run now compared to even 5 years ago, is sad. They dont care bout nothing but the dollar!! Or the Tide.. IDK.
I fully support NPFL, not just because they banned FFS, but because they dont deal with BS. When BS comes up, they serve them right and move on. BASS has to ask Garmin first before they do anything to make sure it doesnt affect their check. Garmin runs BASS, BASS doesnt run BASS. Bass had a PRIME opportunity to do SOMETHING, not just with FFS, but with the the rules that are crazy... And they did NOTHING but make things worse lol. I guess when I say "they" I should keep referring to Garmin and Hummingbird board of directors?
MLF has done a better job this year after the issues years ago. Boyd seemed to have put his big boy pants on and has a prime opportunity to outpace BASS for years to come.
BASS was #1 in my book 2 years ago, they are now dead last.
There is a reason why they are constantly in the news about negative issues... There is a reason why vets are leaving, not just anglers, but announcers. There are things we do not hear about.. Just a FYI
got to be the new drill... something for every tournament.Quote:
Originally Posted by DylanSam
Like I said. I am 50 and I win way more then I don't in 15-30 boat fields. Has absolutely nothing to do with age. It has to do with the want and ability to keep learning and working hard. These guys just don't want to do it!
hard headed is the only thing i can think of.. they have all the tech and time on the water.. would think they can take all their knowledge/experience theyve learned all the years and put it together with FFS and be at the top but im just not sure. Seems the get in a mindset of how they WANT to catch them instead of doing what they NEED to do to catch them..Quote:
Originally Posted by bgibson
Its almost like spinning rods/finesse fishing, how long were a lot of guys to "manly" to throw fairywands and downsize now look at the decks..
What rules in BASS are crazy? The rules haven't really changed in over a decade, they're simply being enforced now more than in the past. BASS is a business plain and simple so of course they listen to their sponsors that are writing checks but if you think those sponsors run the show you're delusional.Quote:
Originally Posted by jetjoe99
So, back to the OP's original question, can anyone confirm if someone is getting sidelined tomorrow? If they are on my fantasy roster I'd like to make an adjustment.
Oh, and here is the video that I believe started the rumor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9qZ_FcaC-4
I heard Scott Martin wasQuote:
Originally Posted by evilcatfish
Yes sir, thats the exact video I saw about it. Thanks for staying on topic, lol. but im like you, i wanna make sure they arnt on my roster.Quote:
Originally Posted by evilcatfish
Strait from Ronnie Moore there is zero truth to anyone having to sit out day 1.
Figures, lol. Im actually listening to Ronnie's podcast now.Quote:
Originally Posted by west_tn
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Originally Posted by west_tn
BBC's favorite son!:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by west_tn
"I guess most people don’t want to admit that BASS is now run by Garmin, rather than the other way around. It’s BASS in name only. As they say, money talks and nonsense walks. I’ve been a member of BASS since 1962 and have seen a lot of changes, but nothing like the last two or three years.Quote:
Originally Posted by jetjoe99
Ever wonder why there are no entry fees? It’s their show now—do as they say or get out. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. I don’t—and won’t—watch their shows anymore. If I want to stare at the back of someone’s head, I can go to the movies—at least there’s more action there."
Isnt EVERY tournament trail the same way? It does seem that BASS is interested in the drama but 1. Nobody even knows if this stuff is true about the garmin deal, 2. The anglers asked for decades for no entries and complain when it happens, 3. The anglers wanted zero tolerance and complain when it happens, 4. The anglers wanted technological restrictions and now complain after they put some in place. See the trend? The list could keep going. The anglers are crybabies these days, well some are. Some just fish and those are the ones winningQuote:
Originally Posted by rjvana37
Now I'm a dummy about a lot of things, but I don't understand this sentiment at all, especially when one is catching fish and the other isn't. You're staring at the back of someone's head regardless, and the one scoping generally has more action than the one not. Unless by action you mean casting? The scopers don't cast as often, that is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjvana37
Left is flipping cypress kness, right is scoping the same thing.
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Seems like every thread turns into a pissing match about FFS.
No Moore Ronnie Fan ClubQuote:
Originally Posted by DylanSam
Card carrying member:laugh:
I've got my card as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by OleCdub
:laugh: I know no one likes him, but in this instance he would be a good source for the actual fact.Quote:
Originally Posted by DylanSam