I agree with you guys on competiton ruining the fun. To each his own but for some reason the bass tournments never appealed to me. In fact they downright turn me off.
As far as my "Private Pond Record Fish Site" I've never considered that competition. I consider it fun -- like who can grow the biggest pumpkin etc. Also something to show what pond owners can do. I know some don't agree with me but that's the way I see it.