Hello,

 

I've mentioned before that I have debated fishing a local tournament if I can find one.

 

Co-anglers are not something I was aware of.

 

How does one choose a co-angler?  Does one have to have a co-angler?

 

I'm thinking that if I do this thing next year, I'll look for someone who is better with, say, spinnerbaits than I am.  Someone who will make up for weaknesses I have in fishing.  I seem to be good with crankbaits, creature baits like jigs and Texas rigs, and topwater like the Zara Spook.

 

I am not all that great with spinnerbaits or buzzbaits.  No idea why, but they don't work well for me.

 

I don't believe I'll look at the person's rod/reel/tackle.  If he is comfortable with what he has -- even if it's a Zebco 33 combo! -- I'm not one to judge that.  If it's evident he's not comfortable with whatever he's using, then I might pass.

 

Making money doing this isn't important to me.  Fun factor is.  Heck, if I thought he could stand it, I'd let my 6-year-old be co-angler, but I think I'd need someone with a bit more patience.

 

I'm just trying to figure out how all this works.

 

Thank you,

 

Josh

Co angler or buddy tourney. Most times co anglers are drawn at or before the ramp. You fish with someone different each tourney. A lot of times they want the boater and non boater signed up together even though they may not fish together. This insures no one will be left at the dock. Buddy tourneys are just that. Same partner throughout the season