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[tr20josh]

The A-rig is banned but staring at live at literally every tournament, Sure absolutely allowed. The irony in this shit is mind blowing.

I agree with this sentiment, but reach a different conclusion - it's absolutely stupid that the a-rig is banned, full stop. Nothing should be banned for being "too effective". In its day, the buzzbait was considered by many to be "too effective" also. Fishing has always been changing, such is the way of the world. The guys who can't adapt aren't winning anymore; sounds like they need to get on board, or else be confined to the annals of successful tournament angling.

[Ckfishin]

I agree with this sentiment, but reach a different conclusion - it's absolutely stupid that the a-rig is banned, full stop. Nothing should be banned for being "too effective". In its day, the buzzbait was considered by many to be "too effective" also. Fishing has always been changing, such is the way of the world. The guys who can't adapt aren't winning anymore; sounds like they need to get on board, or else be confined to the annals of successful tournament angling.

It's not the same though. I mean accuview is banned? why? Livebait is banned? Why? 250hp limit? why? I mean they don't allow all kinds of stuff based on narratives.

[tr20josh]

It's not the same though. I mean accuview is banned? why? Livebait is banned? Why? 250hp limit? why? I mean they don't allow all kinds of stuff based on narratives.

Live bait is pretty clearly in a different category (the game is catching bass with artificial lures). Asking why this is banned is the same as asking why catfish or gar don't count.

250hp limit likely has a basis in obtaining insurance for events, safety, or some other rational foundation; whether that basis is valid or invalid is probably something BASS has or will explore at some point.

I agree that the ban on Accuview is arbitrary; I disagree that the existence of one (or more) arbitrary ban(s) provides a reasonable basis for others.