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    Kristine Fischer Story

    I think ever angler that wants to be a pro should read and follow her guidelines in her story on Wired to fish.
    What I’ve Learned from Years of Tournament Fishing

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    Usually helps to include a link

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    I don't want to wear my shorts as short as she does...

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    That's a good article, thanks for the heads up
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    Shes not a pro so why would i follow her guidelines. If she was a man you wouldn’t even know who they was

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    Quote Originally Posted by gohoos2011 View Post
    Shes not a pro so why would i follow her guidelines. If she was a man you wouldn’t even know who they was
    SO TRUE

    However, plenty of guys on here would bitch or complain about "him" in one way or another

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    Quote Originally Posted by gohoos2011 View Post
    Shes not a pro so why would i follow her guidelines. If she was a man you wouldn’t even know who they was
    Define pro…. She fishes full time.. she was doing kayak stuff and now fishing opens or some other tourney trails..

    Pretty sure she’s making a living fishing whether it tourneys or just social media.. that’s a professional fisherman to me..

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    Did you see a pic of her boat trailer. The tire was completely gone from one of the rims and she didn't know it.

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    She is a very accomplished fisherman. She was a big winner on the kayak trail until she decided to get a real boat and try bigger events.

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    What if I don’t want to go pro?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigFishSteve View Post
    What if I don’t want to go pro?
    Then don’t try to go pro?

    Not all content is directed at you. As important as you think you are, Earth doesn’t even show up in the sky from any of the stars you see at night.
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    She's cute that's for sure.
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    Is that small spot with someone already on it really worth finding out the hard way they don't like company? Keep it a mystery and go somewhere else.

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    Women are definitely a market to tap for sponsors. Wigs, puberty blockers and surgeries, here we come

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    If she was a man you wouldn’t even know who they was
    I hope she makes it to the Elites, but right now this is 100% accurate.
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    She’s cut her teeth in the Kayak scene pretty well - definitely rooting for her in the opens

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    I thought it was an excellent article. Some say she wouldn't be getting the press if she weren't a woman. On the other hand, would you listen better if she were a man? Listen to what she said: "Tournament fishing will test your patience and your discipline, but it can also provide opportunities to teach us humility and resilience, and it has a way of revealing who are, on good and bad days. It reminds us that success isn’t just measured in trophies or checks. It’s found in how we treat others, how we respond when things don’t go our way, and how we carry ourselves. The sport gives back what you put into it, but it doesn’t always do so in the ways you expect. The real wins are the relationships built, the respect earned, and the passion for this sport that unites us all".

    That is spot on, for tournament fishing or for life. I have seriously fished for over 55 years now. No really big stuff, mainly local tournaments. Almost all of my friends are fishing buddies. Most of what I read is about fishing. At church or around town when I meet people that know me, their first question is "How is fishing?" My tournament days are over except for being a boat captain for my grandson in high school tournaments. But I still have a passion for fishing and am trying to pass that on to the grandsons and a couple of other young men. Her statement is a great summary of what I want to teach those young men and leave behind. So, I wish her the best in her efforts in the Opens and hope she someday makes the Elites.





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    good article, been following her progress for a couple years. she's good for the sport and I wish her well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1781ccT View Post
    Then don’t try to go pro?

    Not all content is directed at you. As important as you think you are, Earth doesn’t even show up in the sky from any of the stars you see at night.
    sounds to be directed right to him

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    She's a real one and I hope she makes the Elite series. Fish don't care about gender. There's no reason for our sport to be as male-dominated as it is and has historically always been.

    For anyone interested in reading the article: https://www.wired2fish.com/opinions-...nament-fishing

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    It reminds us that success isn't just measured in trophies or checks
    Meaning, I know I'm never gonna win or be able to pay my bills with this job, but hopefully people will like and subscribe and I will be talked about and respected. "Look at me! I fish!"

    Roofing houses or working the morning shift at McD's will test your patients and discipline too.

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