preach4bass

Comparing the WBT to the Federation is like comparing apples to oranges. Everyone has an equal oppertunity, regardless of gender, to qualify for the Classic through the Federation (as I mentioned in my original post). Several Classic champions got their start in the Federation (Ike comes to mind). Only time will tell if the WBT produces the next Classic champ.

That's Ronnie, I believe. I think the BassResource.com Staff is someone who helps Glenn on tech issues. As for the "Official Tackle Junkie," well, I think there are about 17,000 of us!

I am excited that Kim will be the first woman to fish the Classic. I met her in 2005 at the Pittsburg Classic, where she Andre proposed. Hope she does well. However, I understand why there would be some folks against this. When the WBT first started, there were rumors that the AOY would qualify for the Classic. Gerald Swindle was against it then (I haven't heard what he thinks now), stating that if there was a Classic birth at stake, everyone ought to be able to fish for it, regardless of gender. Let me play devil's advocate for those of you who say "women can fish just as good as men." If that's the case, then why hasn't a woman qualified for the Classic through the Elite Series, Federation, or Opens (if there are any open qualifiers)? The traditional avenues for Classic qualification are open to women as well as men. I'll cheer for Kim, but I do wish she had qualified on the same "playing field" as the rest of the guys (no pun intended ). When a woman does that, I believe it will be a more celebrated accomplishment. Now, before ya'll start throwing stones at me, let me just add that I'm the first to admit that any one of the women on the WBT could have out-fished me. Alright, I've got my hard-hat on, let the stone-throwin' begin! ;D

Is that illegal? I remember reading about Woo Daves planting brush piles in the James River, and fishing them during a BASS event. I believe he won the event. Don't know if it is illegal, but he keeps winning. If he's abiding by the rules, and he's winning, what's the problem? If there's a big deal being made about him planting brush piles, I think you nailed it on the head in your first post, there are some sore losers who are sick of getting beat by him.

Is that illegal? I remember reading about Woo Daves planting brush piles in the James River, and fishing them during a BASS event. I believe he won the event.

Good luck! I'm sure if you win this tournament, you won't have any problem getting a shirt from any number of folks. If nothing else, I'll send you a T-shirt with our Church name on it!

You dummy. I just Googled that. :-/

What? :-? Are you implying that the 11th Commandment is "Thou shall not kill cats"? ;D

Make sure your tires are properly inflated on both sides. If they are, you better take it to a mechanic for a proper diagnosis.

Oh, I'm sorry. With a new music thread starting every other day (including one very bad countdown :), I thought the lakes were already iced over! ;D

Well, what's your favorite song in this category? :-? ;D

Burley, This thread really shocks me. From the pictures you've posted of yourself here on BR I would have guessed that you are in great shape. Of course, ROUND is a shape! ;D

Good luck! I've never heard of a bank tournament. Sound's fun.

WOOOO HOOOO!!! Congratulations!!!

What do I call #2? Well, I call it poop. :-/

Very mature decision. You just won a lot of respect here on the forums.

This is only my 2nd exposure to MMA (both on CBS and both Kimbo's fights). Both times I've felt like I was watching a fixed fight/match.

When will these baits be available to us mere mortals?

There is no bumping posts around here, your last reply has been deleted. ;D If 5bass would quit trying to up his post count in this section there would be no need to bump threads. : ;D

You need to figure it out. When I see that you have started a thread (fishing related or otherwise) I almost always read it because I know it will be easy to read, keep my attention, and more often than not, make me laugh. You would be a great monthly column writer for an outdoors magazine. Great story and great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome Bassboss!!! Who's this Snapper G ya'll are referring to? He's history! We're welcoming Bassboss to the forums now and looking forward to having him as a part of this great family.

Is the Kimbo match last?

You don't think this should be here? No, this should be in the "Everything Else" section, and don't act like you don't already know that. You're a big boy. Take a break from posting a question every five minutes and do learn how to use the forums so the mods don't have to hold your hand and lead you around like a 2-year-old. We will all appreciate you more.

I would like to formally retract my previous vote and 2nd this more accurate rendition of what's about to happen.

The one who is about to move your post to the right section AGAIN.