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I agree, I read the first sentence of the the post the first time and was not sure if it was english or spanish or maybe a mix.

2 things, any one heard of spell check? Unless it's labeled off limits its legal to fish and he was fully in the right to fish it.

MM38, im not really sure where it is as im coming from the west coast

ok, thanks, I asked about running cause the canal system I fish on the west coast of florida, some you can run some you cant. so are basically saying run just use normal common desency and stop when u get near other boats.

what are the rules as far as running in there?

i am fishing an FBN compete and greet on alligator alley july 31st, I have never been there does any one have any hints or info that might help me find and catch some fish? what kind of cover and structure there is, water color, so on.

captian, it has nothing to do with being snobby, federation clubs are really suposed to allow them, but some do.

idk put out brush piles?

my BOLD statement was a quote from Matt Fly Which I dont agree with.

fishfordollars what are you talking about, im agreeing with you. I was responding to what Matt Fly said. I agree completely with what you said and it is the best way to look at it. Matt Fly said "I don't think money plays into bass fishing. Anyone can be sponsored and don't have to be a touring pro. What makes you a professional in other sports? when an amatuer no longer competes purely for the cometition of it and steps to the next level to compete for money. I'd have to say that becoming a pro is fishing against the same level of competion. I could be a professional guide, but that don't make me even close to a professional bass fishermen. Your not a Pro at the college level. Amatuer events in our area don't ask if you fished against so and so, its based on the cost of entry fee to determine if your PRO or not. Example: If you have fished more than 3 events with an entry fee of more than 2500.oo, you are considered a pro and can't fish our amatuer trails. Just how many bass trails do you know of with entries over a couple thousand dollars?"

see I disagree with a few of the post. because i fish here in florida where I enter tournaments all the time along with people witht he names of Terry Scroggins, Brian Hugdens and, Preston Clark, and other guys have have fished the elites and FLW tour. but they are allowed to fish and are clearly Pros, so where do you draw the line?

Here is a press release we are putting out today. FISH FOR A CURE Children's Fishing Tournament to Benefit Research Hospital, an event to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital will take place at The Bass Pro Shops in Ft Myers on August 28th from 10 am to 1pm. All children ages 12 and under will be permitted to fish and every one of them will get a trophy or prize for fishing, along with the fishing there will be free food for every one in attendance and a raffle with various prizes. Includes at least 2 half day guided Freshwater fishing Trips. This event is being put on by Heather Johnson with assistance from The FGCU Fishing and other organizations. Tommy Edwards, The FGCU Fishing Club President says We are fully supporting FISH FOR A CURE Children's Fishing Tournament to Benefit Research Hospital, because it is for a great cause and more over is introducing the sport of fishing to a new generation of angler. One of our clubs main goals is to get people, particularly children involved in the sport of fishing. There is no fee to fish but we are suggesting and hoping every person in attendance donates 5 to 10 dollars to a worthy cause in St. Jude's Children's Hospital where 100 percent of the money raised will be donated. We are hoping for a very large turn out, however if you can not make it you can still help by sending a donation to FISH FOR A CURE at PO Box 367363 Bonita Springs, FL, 34136, checks should be made out to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. If you need more information is needed please look us up at FISH FOR A CURE Children's Fishing Tournament to Benefit Research Hospital on Facebook or contact Heather Johnson at heathermarie_j@yahoo.com.

I feel neither way, but the question was regarding the use of a mechanical devices to help them catch there fish they put out ahead of time. I dont see a difference between this and the question earlier about put out brush piles.

http://flwserieswest.flwoutdoors.com/tournament.cfm?cid=11&did=3&t=news&tday=3&atype=6&tid=6500&tyear=2010&aid=151141 And speaking of machines, Davis acknowledged that the secret to his success has been, well, a machine. According to Davis, about three weeks ago, he began constructing a homemade contraption consisting of a ...series of pulleys, winches and assorted ropes in an effort to help him get his boat in a few secretive backwater areas of the California Delta. Assisting him in his efforts was Leon Knight, who not coincidentally sits in second place overall in the pro standings. We've worked on this on and off for about three weeks, said Davis. But today we had a total mechanical failure (with the contraption). Because of that it took us about an extra hour to get into our spot. I don't think we got into our spot until about 10 a.m. today and because of the tides we only had two hours to fish. We knew we had to get out of there at noon or it would have been trouble. While Davis wouldn't get too specific, the entrance to his primary fishing location is filled with debris and obviously extremely shallow. And with low tides, entering is nearly impossible.See More

yeah I dont see a problem with that. i should have posted a link with more info. here it is. http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=131222136892377&v=info&ref=ts

This event will be held at Bass Pro Shops in Ft. Myers, FL. Aiming for a tournament date of August 28. Only children 12 and under will be permitted to enter the contest. It is not required but we suggest a donation of $5 or $10, all donations are accepted.Thank you! Contact- heathermarie_j@yahoo.com donations can be sent too- PO Box 367363 Bonita Springs, FL, 34136

Here is how I would go about it, find people you TRUST can not only fish your lure with some success but can go to local businesses, tackle shops and individuals and sell the lure to them by talking intelligently and professionally about your lures. At the same time these have to be people who will act in a professional manner when they are around the people they are trying to sell too, including on the water. I had a pro staff director who I met with a couple weeks ago say it bluntly, I don't care if you catch another fish in the tournaments you represent me in. but never go on the stage and say any thing bad about the brand other people or any thing that could turn people off of the brand if you do that I don't need you.. Hope this helps.

I dont disagree that it should be out lawed but its not. and every one else in the field could have found the brush piles, however he did have an advantage.

my granddads 1990 Gamber intimidator, I want to say he won and I was in like 5th or 6th. but thats back when i was 11 or so.

the fast sink is better according to my sources. they just give them a nice slow retrieve.

in some states its illegal but if this is not the case I have not issue with it at all.

I see it as smart, its not in the rules, he thought it would work and it did I dont think people should get mad at him but rather praise him or at least give him the props he deserves for finding/ creating a working pattern.

there are a few places in lee county you can catch em.

the way they presented it to us it was the total other way. thry like tourny fisherman for a number of reasons most of which are the get good info from us and we protect and keep our catch alive to be released.

we had some FWC guys come to a club meeting an tell us they are taking imput very seriously and they will in the next several months becoming out with a 2010 to 2030 bass program.