Wachati

@bassnmike78 : Yeah I was just reading the tournament rules, and it says that time should be evenly shared between boater and non-boater on where to fish, so I just assumed. If I was a non-boater I wouldn't care where the heck we fished, I would just be happy I'm out there, and that is probably the case. Heck I might even learn something from the non-boater, lol.

I am joining a bass tournament league this year. There are many reasons. I am no where near where I need to be as far as a full skill set, and view it as a great learning oppurtunity. Its another great way to meet other people in your area who have the same addiction as well. I have always been a pond junkie, my schedule never allowed me to have the time to fish regularly. When I had a few hours I would go "wachati" some bass with buzzbaits and that would be that. I am looking forward to learning some things, building my different styles, and seeing where I stack up. I am highly competitive when it comes to anything, but I am pretty sure I will be put in my "place" this year, but that is a good thing, while I hate to lose, I will do whatever it takes not for it to happen again. I am not setting the bar too high, my first goal is to never come in with an empty sack. I am trying to maybe to team tourneys, I don't like the idea of having a co-angler tell me where he wants me to fish in my boat, lol. Go get your own, lol, its a tournament for heaven's sake. Thats like pond fishing, there are certain ponds you can fish, but never speak of, and thats how some spots should be....left unknown to others.

Thanks guys, very good advice. I think I have found a pretty solid deal. 2002 Ranger 185VS dual console, with brand new hummingbird electronics(DI on the bow, GPS on console), Keel Guard, Jack Plate, ratchet down ranger boat cover, ranger trailer, Mercury EFI 175 with 240 hours, ranger 3 battery charger. He is asking $12,000.

I might add that I am assuming the NADA value includes the motor price. If this is not the case than I guess that would probably be the reason. thx

I have been looking for a used bass boat for about 6 months now. What I have noticed is that the asking prices are always over NADA value. So does this mean that every single person trying to sell a boat is unrealistic about the value of their boat? Now I am not talking about 1 or 2 thousand, most of these boats are 4-8 thousand over what NADA says. Most of these boats are in the 2000-2005 year range. You would think that a boat being a recreational toy, in this economy, would be going at below value. If you would like to weigh in on this topic it would be appreciated.