Killin' It

The large amount of boats has really hurt fishing.

Fishing is not the best. The water is now dirty after the rain. Heavy boat traffic ruined the fishing

Would you split the lot? I would like the Mylar plugs if you are

The new BW fake meat looks interesting... Going to give it a shot along with the powder and try and cut my own strips this year.

Welcome to GLF;)

Ryan, I would love to come fish the steelheaders challange in may, however I am fishing another tournement that day.

You will have to come up and do some early season fishing with us.

What happend to your boat Shawn?

Fishing can only be done with lures made before 2000

Terry, some form of interesting format would be fun. Weigh 1 of each spieces 10 points per fish plus weight King Laker Steel Brown Considering the date, Laker season may be in full effect and it would cause people to go searching a bit

I will take rod holders and transom saver.. .see you Saturday.

2 Berts ratcheting rod holders: $50 2 for $50 if so I will take these, Are you goign to the swap meet saturday?

I'm down

Barn, I can only speak from my experance... I ONLY put my nose into the current when I troll. (Sometimes weather does not allow this) In saying this, I do not have a fish hawk nor a sub troll so I find it easier to repeat what I am doing this way. If I stop getting hits, I will pick up and run back to where i started or at least troll twards shore so I can get on the same heading going back into the current again. Just how I do it, does not mean its right.

Is there a specific tournament(s) that you're referring to where you see a problem? I didn't see a problem in the math, the math adds up. I checked it long before I brought it up... What I stated was " I was just asking a simple question of where does the money go" This is somewhat misleading of my own question. Maybe It should have been whats the point? Fishy, You have a valid point, I could start my own event or series of events, but that would divide a small population even more, which defeated the purpose. Jim, I will not get into a liability discussion, I see your point, but your math does not add up if your looking at the payouts vs money taken in for the Holland event. 100% payout based on amount of boats. none the less guys, I was just throwing it out there the question of why does the AM side cost what it does for an armature event. MOST of us do not fish for the money, but the bragging rights of beating others at any given day.(And maybe a cool trophy or two)

Don, The Musk trip port is on the list of maybes this year because of that reason. The reason the smaller events are 10-15 boats is simple, no advertising, shops promoting, ect. OTW... I never said they were pocketing the money, I was just asking a simple question of where does the money go. I understand that its all volunteer and those people are greatly appreciated.

Matt... I feel for the pro's and that god awful amount entry fee. Honestly I would rather find out who the best is by KISS (Keep it simple stupid) 2 days 3 fish (333 style) 1 entry fee (100-150) dollars 90-100% payout 10% to season winner(I understand trophies cost money but not that much) average of best 3 scores. No divisions Come get some! Pros, AM, Weekend warrior, Winner takes all 150 bucks a boat * 60 boats (about what Holland had in 2014) $9000 in total money. if 100% payout. If some of these teams are as good as they say.... well prove it... Back to the main point... no one can explain why the AM side costs so much.... BBQ lunch?? Shirts?? Trophies?? I would rather the boy scouts sold hot dogs and beer at least then a good cause is getting my money.

Frank, I have alot of respect for you and what you say, but you are wrong on this one. All of us would be staying in our own league, its called the Amature Leauge!! The question I posed is why is it so expensive? " It eliminates the amateurs and newbies. Play where you feel comfortable." I feel plenty comfortable fishing vs alot of these guys, however I do not feel comfortable spending a house payment to do it. The only thing it eliminates is the AVERAGE JOE, who has a normal job, a couple kids, and a house payment. (or priorities). These events should have a TRUE amature devsion, also known as an open division in which the cost is respectable. 100-125 fits that bill. $250-300. Could you imagine if the cost was 100 dollars? 100 boats 10k first place payout. Sign me up!!