Hats off to MLB

[ramman123]

Also with the Catch and release format you could still weigh in the best 5  even during the hot months since its a quick release compare to being in a live well

[Champ188]

The format we were talking about is keeping the traditional weigh-in but reducing the limit to 3 bass instead of 5.

I still haven't heard from 100 guys who are willing to go ride around in a local angler's bass boat all day in the rain/snow/cold/wind/heat and not fish, just be there to weigh/record whatever the guy catches and ensure he doesn't cheat. That's the first hurdle to getting C&R tournaments off the ground.

[Sore Thumbs]

50 minutes ago, ramman123 said:

Thats kind of Judgemental just because someone hasnt fished a bigger tournament doesnt mean they should choose a smaller one to start with 

 

You are looking at it all wrong. I'm talking about raising someone's interest in tournament fishing. It cost less,less participants too increase odds of winning, usually with other folks who aren't out all week prior practicing for upcoming derby. If someone wants to fish big tournaments have at it. I'm just saying from past experience fishing those big derbies could leave a bad taste in ones mouth.  I have found the smaller local events to be much more relaxed and more fun.  

[Codywskeeter1521]

On 6/28/2016 at 1:00 PM, Champ188 said:

OK, I'm gonna play devil's advocate again.

First, most of the better tournament fishermen aren't gonna go for a 3-fish limit because they feel --- and are somewhat right --- that the fewer fish you need to catch, the more chances the lesser-skilled anglers have to "luck out" and catch a couple of good ones. Again, until the pro circuits set the example, the locals aren't gonna go for it. Not collectively, anyway.

Another thing about having observers is a lot of the old guard doesn't want to share their locations or techniques with anyone. That's why pro-am tournaments struggle and draw tournaments don't even exist anymore. They will take their team tournament buddy to their spots but no one else. Especially not a total stranger who just happened to be put into their boat as an observer.

Don't take this as my personal feelings. It's not. I fished Central Pro-Am for 7 years and hated that the format went away. Also fished a lot of BFL events under the pro-am structure. I had three co-anglers win their side of derbies --- two in CPA and one in BFL --- and was proud as peaches that they won out of my boat. In retrospect, I probably shared too much water, knowledge and even tackle, but it's just my nature to try to help folks catch fish. I was known as one of the boaters who co-anglers hoped to draw.

Not many are that way and a big bunch of them will stay home if you try to force them to allow a stranger in their boat.

Hey champ, I fish a local tournament out of cape fair on Sunday mornings. When it gets hot we all agree to drop the limit to 3 fish. The survival rate increases dramatically. Some of these guys are good sticks. But we as a group wanted to look at the life of the fish. But I agree that most top tournament guys wouldn't go for this. 

 I agree 100 percent the MLF format will never work on the local tournament level. I mean unless you want your tournament fees to be outrageous The only way you'll get people to sit in a boat and watch me fish will be to pay them. 

 Another good point I've read islivewells. I also use ice water bottles and rejuvenate plus added a additional pump in my well for these times of year. Proper livewell care is one of the most important part of keeping your fish alive.  

[Codywskeeter1521]

3 hours ago, Sore Thumbs said:

You are looking at it all wrong. I'm talking about raising someone's interest in tournament fishing. It cost less,less participants too increase odds of winning, usually with other folks who aren't out all week prior practicing for upcoming derby. If someone wants to fish big tournaments have at it. I'm just saying from past experience fishing those big derbies could leave a bad taste in ones mouth.  I have found the smaller local events to be much more relaxed and more fun.  

I agree 100 percent ∆∆∆∆