scbassman28

Split the cost for the gas used on the water on tournament day. Other than that, just respect there boat and equipment. Try not to step in the seats, or leave trash around there boat. The rest of the boaters expenses have nothing to do with you. Just respect there stuff is the main thing. And the most important thing is have fun.

I have 7 of these reels. They are matched with my new Denali rods. The reels are great. Well worth the money.

I am using a Denali Heavy action worm and jog rod. I am thinking it is the knot because a lot of times the line is curved a little bit at the very end when it breaks. I will work on this knot or try another one. THanks Guys.

This happens with different rods and any line from 10 lb to 15lb. I actually had a fish swimming off with a jig yesterday and broke the line on the hook set. I was using a brand new rod and brand new 15lb stren Floro. I had a Polimar knot tied. Maybe I am getting the knot wrong or something. I appreciate all the feedback from you guys. I will look at the knot and see if I am doing something wrong.

It seems like almost everytime I go fishing and catch a few fish that some time during that day I am going to break my line on a hook set. I used to think that it was the tungsten weights that I use cutting the line. So I started usineg a little rubber bobber stopper between the weight and hook. Yesterday I broke one on the hook set with a jig adn 15lb Floro. What could be causing this? You see the guys setting the hook as hard as they can no matter how close to the boat the bait is. I am about to just rig all my rods with braid and go at it like that. I dont know what I can change? Any suggestions?

I think the purpose of the finding a boater to link with is to have the same amount of boaters and co anglers that way no one is left out of the tournament. If you sign up early enough you never have to worry about making it in. But if you wait til the last week or so, there is a good chance you will not make it in the tournament. That is the way it has been in the division I fish. Most of the time you can get hooked up with a boater to sign up with that way you are guaranteed.

Wow! It seems like some people think that the non boater should cater to the boater. I disagree with that. The non boater is not there to make sure the boater has a good day. If you both catch a fish at the same time, you worry about your fish and let him worry about his. I have fished a ton of tournaments as a non boater at the club level and in BFL tournaments. I have never had a boater stop fishing or help me with my fish befroe he took care of his. The main thing is to remember to respect his boat and his equipment. I agree with that 100%. Alway offer a fair amount of gas money. Dont bring a pile of equipment with you. I usually take between 4 and 6 rods with me. As long as they are not in the boaters way there usually is not a problem. I have a tackle bag and a plastics bag that I bring. Once again as long as it is not in his way there usually is not a problem. Just remember one thing, you both are there for the same reason. To have a fun and catch fish.

We fish 11 tournaments a year in our club and I missed 4 of them so I ended up in 14th in the club standings. But I ended up 1st in the BFL South Carolina Division on the co angler side. Had 2 wins and a 3rd out of 5 tournaments. My best season by far.

I have a roll of wire and need to make straight pieces. What is the easiest way to make it straight. I have done it with my hands a little at a time but this is very time consuming. Any ideas would help.

Must not be to good. No responses in 10 days.

I checked the Flw website. I didnt see anything on there anywhere close. Just maybe thinking someone up that way might have info on any other fairly large tournaments up that way.

Are there any BFL tournaments or Bass Weekend Series tournaments that go out within an hour of Moline Illinois. I am wanting to fish a tournament up that way and was wanting to know what trails are in the area.

Here is a sample of my resume. I used Abu Garcia as the company that I am interested in. Let me know what I need to work on. Name Address Address Contact Info Objective I would like to form a good relationship with Abu Garcia and promote your products to increase the amount of business and sales for your company and product. Product Experience I currently own 11 of the Abu Garcia Veritas rods. I fish with these rods exclusively and I absolutely love them. I love the amount of sensitivity and toughness that you have balanced together in these rods. They are by far the best rod that I have had the pleasure of fishing with. They are built with the fisherman in mind from the reel seat all the way to the tip. Personal I am 33 years old. I have 3 great kids and a supportive wife. I live in the heart of South Carolina within 2 hours of some of the most recognizable lakes in the southeast. I have been bass fishing since I was about 12 years old. I started tournament fishing when I was 16. I grew up fishing the Santee Cooper lakes system. I consider this my home waters. I am currently employed with Kaydon Custom Bearings as a CNC Machine Operator. Tournament Experience I compete in an average of 25 events a year. Tournament director of 14-16 tournaments a year. VP and Tournament Director for Sportsman Bass Anglers (Sumter, SC). I am a member of FLW outdoors, B.A.S.S., and Sportsman Bass Anglers (Sumter, SC). Accomplishments 2 wins in the BFL South Carolina Division. 4 top 5 finishes in the BFL South Carolina Division. 23 tournament wins at the local level, Including club events and open tournaments. 3 angler of the year titles. 1 top 10 points finish in the BFL. 17th place finish in the BFL Regional at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. What can I do for you? II will be a walking, talking billboard for Abu Garcia and your products. I will promote Abu Garcia products through decals on my tow vehicle, the Abu Garcia logo on my tournament jersey, and also through any interviews that I may be in that will be published in magazines or on the internet. I will place the Abu Garcia web address in my signature line on any open chat forums that I use on the internet. I will mention Abu Garcia in my fishing reports that I post on my Facebook page.

So here is the deal. I fish an average of about 28 tournaments a year. Anything from the Thursday night tournament to the BFL. I am a local tournament director and Vice President for a local club. I am wanting to start my sponsor search. I am not looking for any money sponsors right now. I am basically looking to represent a couple sponsors on a tournament jersey and maybe some stickers on my truck. So far this year I have 8 top 5 finishes in different tournaments. This includes 2 wins and a 3rd place finish in the BFL. I guess my question would be, what is the best way to about my sponsor search? I know some of you guys have some experience in this and I would appreciate any advice.

This is the situation, a power plant lake with hot water discharge. I was there yesterday and there are a lot of fish chasing bluegill on the bank. There is a water visibility of about 8 feet or so. It is very clear for around here. My question is what would you fish with. I was thinking about a green pumpkin senko and a scrounger jog head with a green pumpkin skirt. Let me know what you think.