bz no biggie, we need to vent every now and then.
Yeah the pro stuff is driven by money, and I think it will get worse. They actually want to pattern it after NASCAR in respect to revenue and marketing.
As far as fish mortality rates, I think the larger tournys (BASS, FLW, & BFL)do a better job. I know they have special holding tanks and a pontoon that revives (sp?) and places fish back in the water. Also many of the Pro boats have oxygen and state of the art live well systems, stuff the typical angler does not have.
However I know I always see a few floaters after our and other local club tournys. My fishing partner suggested air systems for our bags of fish while we wait for them to be weighed, but it got laughed off. That kinda ticked me and him off. (I am not fishing the club next year due to stuff like this and family commitments) Then I have noticed at some lakes the fish seem to be weaker and don't hold up as good.
Donnie
