5 Dollar Fishing Game

I'm 29 and I know the feeling. That's awesome he shares the love for the sport. We have only one kid for now. Even if we don't have anymore I am still very happy and content that my daughter shares the love for the sport with me. If we ever have another child and it is a son he will fish and God help our bank account. Lol

That's a great point about the tool analogy. The glamour to me is the memories you have competing and also with your son. As for the $3k part, I would feel bummed too. Lol Keep the good work up in the tourneys. You need to get up there at the Classis and fish in 38 degree water temps. I still can't believe they are catching fish the last two days. They look like Eskimos out there LOL!

True that! I can imagine that it has its draining parts too. Check out my 3 posts above this one. I had added some stuff in response to your original post. I think it is aweome that you do compete. Keep in mind I have only been bass fishing 14 months. I still get excited when I catch anything. LOL :-)

What do you mean slone? Sounds to me like the "glitz and glamour" you said was misleading was actually true for you, at least to me its true in your case. Hear me out. It may have been some hard work and that was poop, but you and your son got to fish some tourneys and you sound like you got some cash and a good deal of experience. Your boat couldn't have been too crappy because it got the job done and you will always remember getting on the water with your son. That's awesome you guys have those memories though. That is the bottom line. Our 6 year old daughter LOVES to fish. Even if we go out and I catch a small one, she FLIPS out and begs me to hold it and then she wants to put it back. Best feeling to me. Fun is what I love about this sport. Winning money is just a bonus. :-)

I am game to try the co angler stuff too. Whatever I can do to gain experience. I have wanted to compete for a long time. It also reminds me of the importance of the angler skills. The boat, tackles, gear, etc. is great, however the skills and knowledge of the sport is vital too. Reminds me of my previous canoe. I was on Lake Wheeler here in NC last summer and a few guys were making little comments about my canoe. Nothing really bad, but they kinda viewed me as "out of the realm" of what needed to be holding my bass fishing stuff. I saw two of the boats in one of the coves and they could not get into the shallower water. I got my $19.99 Dick's Sporting Goods paddle and got in there several yards ahead of them. I casted a white spinner a few times them caught a nice 3+ pounder. They saw it and one guy said "no way, that's the canoe guy." they yelled over to me "nice!" and I paddled in. Good time, but my lats were on fire for the rest of the day. LOL

I have never done it but I have an optimistic perspective on it. That's just my personality. I know of countless people who have done it and some say it was a lot of work but they still enjoyed it. They learned a lot from other guys and had fun too. My personality is not one that is intimidated by bigger, flashier, more expensive stuff other people have. If that is anyone else, then cool. I for one enjoy seeing the bigger and better to some extent to gain insight as to what others are using. I would love to enter into a tourney with my john boat, a canoe, a kayak, or anything else the specific tourney mandates. I need to at least try. From there I can see what adjustments I need to make. The saying goes, "to each his own" and I am just searching for input as to if it is possible to enter in with what I have for now. Who knows, maybe one day I can be on the Classic with a picture of my first "decked out" John Boat on the dash of my new Nitro.

I will surely use it for practice too. I may try the co angler idea here and there. I found some club info on electric only tourneys and also solo only tourneys. Just to get a feel for it all. I just think this project "John boat" is awesome. Lol. It's like my custom little bass monster. ;-)

Are there any tournaments that you can do solo? I have two chairs and it holds two adults fine but I didn't know if you can do a tournament by yourself?

I think I have that insurance. I'll check with my agent though.

Liability on the boat?

airborne made my day. :-)

I've always wanted to fish a local tournament here in NC. Only issue is I do not have a "super expensive bass boat". I have heard people mention a co-angler scenario, but I really want to use what I have now. What I have now is a 10 foot johnboat. It does have a power plant and a trolling motor. New paint job and two seats custom made with a live well and electronics. I just am curious if I can use this in a tournament to start out. I don't have the funds yet to buy a big expensive bass boat. However I would like to try with my johnboat to start with. Do all tournaments have specific guidelines as to what kind of boat you can use? Thanks! Joe

Ike!!!!!!

Yessir! I know of a few spots. :-)

Probably in the next 2-3 weeks. I got the fish finder today.

Oh it will be. Just something to say I have one. Lol. Gotta make sure I have all the latest fashions. :-)

As one of the other posts said I should go all out. Well it looks like project pimp 'da boat is underway. I am adding two seats with backs on them with 9 inch extensions and they both swivel. A 5 hp gas motor. Moving the trolling motor to the front. A rod holder on each side. Fishfinder electronic. And a custom live well. To each his own. Now for a name.......... Gotta think on this one.

Glenn the man!!!! Thanks. :-)

I want to watch it. :-)

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Espn 2 is airing the Classic a week after its over. Who if any I airing it live?

I hear ya'! That would be great if they came here. Maybe even to Kerr Lake. ;-)

Cool. Thanks Teal! ;-)

That makes sense. I guess also where they fish determines the temperature too. How many days does it last for? Is it the heaviest total fish at the end of the days determines the winner?

Why are they having it in February? It's a little cold still. Is it in February every year? And also what determines each year's location? Thanks!