Originally Posted By: george1


Now the rest of the story�..don�t be too harsh with me...

I personally have a strong dislike for tournament fishing, and in many cases tournament fishermen.
I have been cussed at, blasted off the water by 75 mph bass boats, and run off my favorite fishing spot by a camera crew, which incidentally produced the winning stringer for a Classic Bassmasters Tournament.

I realize that tournament fishing has resulted in light speed developments of high tech fishing equipment, but I cringe every time I see �fishermen� making money from public waters, racing up and down lakes, dressed in Nascar outfits.

Please forgive me � I throw myself on the mercy of the court... ;\)


George,

You're not alone. Competitive fishing turns me off too, but I do realize there are different strokes for different folks so I tolerate it on our local lakes.

I take that back. I don't fish public waters anymore due to the crowds. Much more peaceful at the ponds. Even with a major highway right next door! \:\)

I also profit from those public lakes as a fish taxidermist.

Last edited by Cecil Baird1; 03/14/08 01:43 PM.
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