They are cutting them down to the first 2 days for 2015 and out of the FWCup.  In 2016 they will be done away with altogether.   I know it sucks for the co-anglers but I'm sure the pros love it.  They shouldn't have to share water with someone in the back of the boat.  It might set up more marshall type opportunities too.

 

http://www.flwoutdoors.com/fishing-articles/156587/2015-tour-rules-and-entry-dates/#.VEGQMUpX-uZ

I've always wondered, what are the real differences between co-anglers and boaters in FLW? Obviously in BASS the boater actually owns the boat, but in FLW it is just a loaner boat from FLW. What dictates which one they are?

Well.. That's to bad, the sport continues to evolve though.

Interesting... No big deal to me, I just enjoy the shows

with or without co-anglers. No disrespect to co's....

If I read it right only in the FWC there will be no co-angler right?

If I read it right only in the FWC there will be no co-angler right?

For 2015.  In 2016 they will be gone all together.

"Another change that many pros have long desired has also been implemented. In 2015, co-anglers will only compete on the first two days of each FLW Tour qualifier and the Forrest Wood Cup. Then, starting in 2016, the Forrest Wood Cup will be a pro-only event." This is from the article you posted.it just says the Forrest wood Cup will be pro-only in 2016. Does not say the tour. I really wanted to fish the tour as a co-angler. I guess it might have to be next year. If your right.

"Another change that many pros have long desired has also been implemented. In 2015, co-anglers will only compete on the first two days of each FLW Tour qualifier and the Forrest Wood Cup. Then, starting in 2016, the Forrest Wood Cup will be a pro-only event." This is from the article you posted.it just says the Forrest wood Cup will be pro-only in 2016. Does not say the tour. I really wanted to fish the tour as a co-angler. I guess it might have to be next year. If your right.

Yeah, I guess you're right.  I got that info from another site that linked to the FLW page.  The other site either got it wrong or I misunderstood completely.  My mistake.  I will see if I can find anything else about it but this is straight from FLW so I'm sure it's right.  Sorry about that.

this is disapointing news

It is about time, they are the NFL of bass fishing ( along with B. A. S . S elites ) they should be in the boat with no competition we will now see what these guys have to offer

The FLW guys fish in boats provided for them, like the Major league guys do? I didn't realize that.

This is not true.  Cutting down to 2 days yes.  Cutting out all together in 2016 NO!  This is bad information.