Elites Ban A-Rig

[cullinby9]

So.....THROW THE RIG.... fishing ain't rocket surgery. Kriet is one of my favorite guys to watch, but he one of those guys that uses the hydrowave. I don't really care if they use the rig or not, I still don't belive its as deadly as the plastic worm was when it came out, but BASS seems to be picking and choosing who/what they ban. Do they really think Strike King will go under because KVD aint winning with a lucky craft oh I mean a SK crank? Lure companies aren't dumb either, they will all be manufactoring their own form of the rig and its accessories. For goodness sakes they are letting a guy fish the Elites that tried to buy fish from his Co-angler. Ban the GPS chips, side imaging, flasher units only, color-c-lector, anything technology.... Heck go fish with a stick and thread...

I'm still confused on how the rig has any affects on conservation and sportsmanship. If its legal to use.

I don't know how the plastic worm and the a-rig are comparable you could put 5 worms on it still an a-rig its nothing new just 5 baits. When your at the pre-tournament meeting for any flw event they play a commercial over the p. a. it say's " flw the worldwide leader in sportfishing conservation." Obviously you don't think that throwing multiple baits is taking away the sport in bass fishing I do. There is nothing that has imitated a ball of bait before maybe a spinnerbait with 4 small willows only one hook though. I've heard your points but this is not an advancement in technology its just a way to throw 5 baits that have already been around for years it's bending the rules thereby comprimising the sportsmanship and conservation that the flw claims to pride itself on. By the way how many tournaments has Kriet won with the help of the hydrowave, zero. The A-rig is two for two in major tournaments not in Florida.

The only official tackle sponsor of the Elite series is berkley all other companies only sponsor individual anglers.

[cullinby9]

I know fishing isn't rocket surgery or rocket science or brain surgery its as complicated as astrophysics or as simple as 1st grade reading the individual angler has to decide that.

[Iclass]

The plastic worm is the reason for the one rod at a time rule that was set many years ago. Guys would cast out 2-4 rods with a worm and just wait for one to load up. Many old timers believed the invention of the plastic worm would decimate the fisheries because of it ability to catch lots of fish without any skill by the angler.....Sound familiar?? You believe theres no sport using the rig, ok, I dont get it but, ok. Where does conservation fit in?

Kreit, none....KVD alot.

[Iclass]

Which two events were won with it in FLA? Chris Lane(Harris Chain) won with a worm/frog....Medley(Big O) won flipping.

[cullinby9]

Which two events were won with it in FLA? Chris Lane(Harris Chain) won with a worm/frog....Medley(Big O) won flipping.

I said not in Florida not two events in Florida

[cullinby9]

The plastic worm is the reason for the one rod at a time rule that was set many years ago. Guys would cast out 2-4 rods with a worm and just wait for one to load up. Many old timers believed the invention of the plastic worm would decimate the fisheries because of it ability to catch lots of fish without any skill by the angler.....Sound familiar?? You believe theres no sport using the rig, ok, I dont get it but, ok. Where does conservation fit in?

Kreit, none....KVD alot.

So something came out and they had to change the rules to one rod to keep the sport in fishing , you've just made my point. Get rid of the a- rig and you still have the swimbait. All they have done is figure a way around that rule.

[Guest csfishinfool]

I don't think that there is any other technique that some states have outlawed, and some states allow that is permitted in tournament fishing. One would think that if some states have banned it that there is some sort of affect on conservation.

[Iclass]

Cull, I'm sure the guy in Alabama was sitting around trying to figure out how to get around a rule in a tournament circuit he doesnt even fish...If you'll do a little reseach on the one rod at a time rule it would become very clear to you of its intent.

If some states have actually banned the rig like they have banned lead, then one might think it has an effect......but then again I'm not accusing any politician of thinking about much of nothing, except how to put money in his pocket.

I just believe some are jumping to conclusions that can't possibly be made at this point about the rig, Its not been out a year and some think its satan himself.

[cullinby9]

Cull, I'm sure the guy in Alabama was sitting around trying to figure out how to get around a rule in a tournament circuit he doesnt even fish...If you'll do a little reseach on the one rod at a time rule it would become very clear to you of its intent.

If some states have actually banned the rig like they have banned lead, then one might think it has an effect......but then again I'm not accusing any politician of thinking about much of nothing, except how to put money in his pocket.

I just believe some are jumping to conclusions that can't possibly be made at this point about the rig, Its not been out a year and some think its satan himself.

No Mr. Poss was in Alabama manipulating an umbrella rig into a castable version to imitate a ball of bait. He nailed it,sometimes we get on here and speak our opinions on issues that we disagree on. Time will tell who's side is more accurate. We will know alot more about this thing next month after the Everstart. I love this sport and try to get better all the time. I'm not sure throwing 5 baits is gonna be the way to the top.

[Iclass]

I can definatley agree to disagree....its nice to have a civil debate.

I love this sport as well, no aspirations to move up to next level, like my current job too much.

I just like to catchem.