I've seen this before and think it's worth sharing with those folks that get all wrapped up in what type of boat they think they want or have to have in order to be a good fisherman. Seems the older we get the more wisdom comes naturally. Good advice here from a good guy and great fisherman.
http://www.bassresource.com/ba....html
Helps to include the link!
Pops can wear me, and a lot of other guys out in his tin rig. The fish don't know what you are floating on.
Steve Kennedy also used a tin rig at the 2009 classic
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It's not just about using the boat at the classic. Like he said, "you don't need a $50,000 boat to be successsful"...
That to me really say's alot about a pro who is concerned with the direction of bass fishing.
I have to agree with Rick on this one... There's a couple of guys around here that clean up on most of the tx's in an old glasstream with a 75 horse Johnson on it... Bottom line is, if you can't fish, a bigger boat probably won't help you too much. Hats off to Rick Clunn for trying to show people that you can be competitive in a smaller boat.
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It's not just about using the boat at the classic. Like he said, "you don't need a $50,000 boat to be successsful"...
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by fordguy_85 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Bottom line is, if you can't fish, a bigger boat probably won't help you too much. Hats off to Rick Clunn for trying to show people that you can be competitive in a smaller boat.
I'm a prime example...I can't fish but, the cool looking BassCat I have makes me look pretty good on the water!
Bill Gard
Richmond, Indiana
2015 BassCat Caracal/225ProXs
TEAM SHERM'S MARINE
Of course I talk to myself...sometimes I need expert advice.
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It's not just about using the boat at the classic. Like he said, "you don't need a $50,000 boat to be successsful"...
That to me really say's alot about a pro who is concerned with the direction of bass fishing. </td></tr></table>
You just need my Lucky Craft $16.99 squarebill.
Hans Deters
1996 ChampioN Fishunter 190
1996 Mariner 225 EFI
1996 Mariner 9.9
What I found interesting is that he's wearing a shirt with "Z9" in huge letters across the front while he's saying "we're giving people the wrong impression".
Sorry guys but I see a dis-connect there.
What it all boils down to is a boat is just a place to stand and cast.
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Sorry guys but I see a dis-connect there. </td></tr></table>
Could it be that Tracker is trying to gain even more market share in the aluminum boats. Great promotional clip. I believe he is fishing out of the aluminum boat because he believes it will give him an edge in some way. It also might play some mind games with other competitors. He probably has an area scoped out that he can only get to with the smaller boat. Besides, he has the big boat if he needs it.
Gary Burks Fergus Falls, MN
2005 ZX225/2017 225 SHO
Not only does this hold true for the boats we use but the equipment also. Some people believe that they need to spend big money on rods, reels, and tackle to catch fish. I do not use the top of the line equipment and do pretty darn good. Not saying that I would not get the expensive stuff if I could.
1987 Ranger 373V 150 Yamaha proV still going strong.
I like having a big boat because it's a freakin' blast to drive.
I still get a big ole smile when I hammer that hotfoot and she screams down that glass first thing in the morning.
I bought, I paid for it, I own it. Do I need it to catch fish? Nope. I bought it because I wanted too.
To many people in this country get wrapped up in telling others what they "need" and "don't need". As long as I don't pay for it, get what you want.
Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day
Teach a man to fish, he will complain that you stole his fishing spot.
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Sorry guys but I see a dis-connect there. </td></tr></table>
Yep.
Honestly, I can't stand the guy, and I shut off as soon as he opens his mouth. The best thing to happen to the "Bass Pro's" show is him not being on it.
BTW Mark Menendez WON an even a few years back in a G3 aluminum rig.
Here s what we use, in the spring the 22 ft boat stays in the garage and we get the 12 ft sears jon out with a 30 lbs troller.....talk about kick n butt that jon can catch some fish..
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