kickingfrog Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 A Toronto sports writer goes to the Bassmaster Classic... It goes about as well as you'd expect. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/kelly-a-fish-out-of-water-at-the-bassmaster-classic---cold-wet-and-hoping-to-survive/article23138622/?click=sf_globe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 lolol I shouldn't laugh cuz apparently the weather is brutal down there. I heard the lake is manmade (flooded valley) so probably no shoals to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 That was hilarious. There is a live stream to watch online if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 funny, but remarkably accurate. pro bass fishing IS nascar on water. right down to the silly "uniforms" and wrapped boats. i thought the the article was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 http://www.bassmaster.com/video/geico-bassmaster-classic-presented-gopro-basscam A very high percentage of larger lakes here in the states are man made, and the weather has been brutal for a lot of areas here. LOL in places like South Carolina or Georgia an inch of snow causes panic! Long pants and coats can go on if it drops below 70! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 A good read. If fly fishing would be compared as Chess The Bass Pro circuit would be MMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 There was a time long ago when the pro circuit boats were limited to 150 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 before sponsors ruled the water, the bassmaster classic had much better rules. the contestants didn't know what lake they were going to until up in the air, on the way to the lake. each contestant used the exact same boat and motor. each contestant used the exact same amount of weight of tackle. there was no prefishing there was no "buying guide info" from locals who are allowed to fish while the contestants are not. but today, sponsors need to be shown. they need to make their money. as such, the anglers are slaves to the sponsors. oh well, still fun to watch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Geez, remind me to never enter tournaments. All of that sounds like the complete opposite of why I like fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Geez, remind me to never enter tournaments. All of that sounds like the complete opposite of why I like fishing. Once you include $$$$ it becomes work rather than fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Never became work for me. Never was a slave to sponsors but did much appreciate what I had. Best thing about tournaments you can post pic, rule face book, promote your brand, but at 3 O'clock you put the fish on the scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bass tournaments have brought many good things to fishing. The widespread use of catch and release, aerators in live wells, widespread use of kill switches, Wearing PFD's while operating under power, better boats, and much better tackle to name just a few. At the same time, money and competition can lead to naked aggression. There was an incident in January where two boats collided violently while waiting to enter a lock. The anglers exchanged words, then got into a scuffle and both had to be fished out of the water... As others have already said, this isn't what many of us want out of a day of fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I enjoyed the few smaller walleye tournies Ive done. Its a great place to mingle afterwards too. But it is stressful thats for sure. And the money. Ive pretty much broke even which is pretty darn good when you factor everything in. Id never be able to tournement fish for a living. but id suggest you try it once. now back on topic, that article is hilarious?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'll always do Fish-a-thon and if it works out I may do the orangeville one this year. I can't really see doing any others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ianconelli has a chance to win. I cant believe vandam missed the cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ianconelli has a chance to win. I cant believe vandam missed the cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 congrats Casey Ashley!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 congrats Casey Ashley!!! Big one for Casey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I thought that article was great! If the temp dips below 11 degrees, you better beleive I am wearing cold wheatger gear. I enjoy both fishing for fun and tournament fishing. I will never do it for a living and don't take it as seriously as others but I do enjoy competing against others. I've joined a local BASS club this year and will be doing 7 tournaments because I love the challenge as well as the camradery that comes with tournament fishing. You can be in the zone and only concentrating on catching fish but once the weigh in is done, it all about having some fun with your competitors. I watched the live feed on and off today and it was pretty cool. Congrats to Casy Ashley for winning the Super Bowl of fishing! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'd like to see a breakdown of power pros vs slow pros. Was rooting for Takahiro or Ike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Spent the day with the big race on the TV and Bassmaster on the Ipad. "If they made it the green" I think Lagonno and Harvick would have wrecked and Jr wins on the high side. O well lunch bag let down. The live feed was cool spent the time critiquing the anglers with couple buddy's. We are diffidently better anglers. The fun in tournaments for me is taking the bruises then taking my skills apart and getting better. I never dwelled on the negative's of tournament fishing if I weight 8 lbs it's my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now