Members Greg nicks Posted February 18 Members Posted February 18 2 hours ago, DADAKOTA said: Time on the water makes one a better angler. Fishing with others and learning new techniques make one a better angler. FFS and advanced electronics make ne a better hunter. Definitely time on water makes you a better angler but you have to be a great decision maker and adjust on the fly to be a good tournament angler Ron Burgundy, grizwilson and DADAKOTA 3
fishinwrench Posted February 18 Posted February 18 36 minutes ago, Greg nicks said: Definitely time on water makes you a better angler but you have to be a great decision maker and adjust on the fly to be a good tournament angler Today's "good tournament angler" would have his day shot to crap if his FFS failed. I've yet to see anyone "adjust on the fly" and still come out ahead when that happened. I had an outboard lay down once, and I still won. Have had a trolling motor cable break, and I still finished respectable. Hit a metal fence post and put a hole in the boat on Pomme....and still took 2nd place. But without FFS (and enough experience using it) I don't even bother entering any derbys anymore.....cuz I know I don't have a chance. waterpossum, DADAKOTA and grizwilson 3
Champ188 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 2/17/2024 at 9:34 PM, Greg nicks said: You shouldn’t worry about what other people do. If that's the case, you shouldn't worry about what other people worry about. It's America and it's an internet forum. By nature, it's a place to voice your opinion. Many of us served proudly to defend that right. I've been close friends for 40 years with a guy who has won three world championships in fishing: 2 Bassmasters Classics and a Forrest Wood Cup. And he still isn't richy-rich. Anyone who gets into tournament fishing with the idea of supporting a family from it is sadly misled. tjm and Mitch f 2
Members Xraydude Posted February 21 Members Posted February 21 Crappie tourneys are where the money is. Not even gas money for the weekend. grizwilson 1
fishinwrench Posted February 21 Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Xraydude said: Crappie tourneys are where the money is. Not even gas money for the weekend. That's embarrassing! 🙄 snagged in outlet 3 1
Lvn2Fish Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I just did the numbers from my BFL career . I haven’t fished them several years. I fished 23 tournaments as a boater and averaged out to a payout of just under $500 a tournament . Not too shabby . It paid for itself plus some.
fishinwrench Posted February 21 Posted February 21 47 minutes ago, Lvn2Fish said: I just did the numbers from my BFL career . I haven’t fished them several years. I fished 23 tournaments as a boater and averaged out to a payout of just under $500 a tournament . Not too shabby . It paid for itself plus some. "career" ? 500.00 per month for 9 months....less entry fees, fuel, maintenance, tackle, insurance, and wear& tear. And lodging. Sounds ok when you say it fast, and might impress your sister inlaw......But, you could have mowed the neighbors yard and came out better financially. 😅 Oh wait, you weren't properly insured? Well then, there goes THAT idea. You're a good ways in the hole, and wearing dirty underwear. 🫣
fishinwrench Posted February 21 Posted February 21 58 minutes ago, Lvn2Fish said: What are you talking about ? I have to have insurance on my boat regardless . I buy tackle regardless . I never said it was some crazy large amount . Sorry I used the word career . You can’t get out of your own way man . Whats funny is that is exactly what I do for a living . I own a lawn and landscape company. You’re quick to shoot anyone down Wrench . I wasn’t saying I’m living off that money . Why don’t you tell me something you are proud of wrench, and I’ll see if I can find a way to make you feel like ?&$- Woah,😳 Sorry if that little dose of reality made you feel like ?&$- , and demolished your pride. That wasn't my intention, but you're welcome to criticize any of my past lame-brain career paths. Fire Away ! But you'll have to do your own forensic research, cuz I'm not gonna openly brag about them. 😂 58 minutes ago, Lvn2Fish said: You’re quick to shoot anyone down Wrench . Really? Who else have I "quickly shot down"? No really, answer that ! Can you? Wasn't Shooting YOU down either, regardless of how you took it. Just trying to inject some reality into the mindset that might help others who are taking the same path. I know you said that your insurance was paid....but did your policy writer know that you were boating in a competitive level? Did it state that in your policy? Do you have any idea how screwed you would have been if anything ACTUALLY happened? This is something that tournament directors purposely do NOT verify, because if they did then it would cut the number of entrys to 1/3. If you truly are "Lvn2fish" then all of this is something you SHOULD already know. So, anyway, let's hear it....Who have I shot down ? 🤔
snagged in outlet 3 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 20 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: So, anyway, let's hear it....Who have I shot down ? 🤔 You made fun of my soft hands a few years ago when I was showing off my snowball bush blooms. Still stings thinking about it today…..😆 fishinwrench, vernon and cheesemaster 1 2
fishinwrench Posted February 21 Posted February 21 That's ok @Lvn2Fish I got you screenshotted before you deleted it 😅 Does that mean you're not gonna answer ? 😢
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