Hey Russ, I like that idea.

A group of my fishing buds and I are having a one day challenge this coming season and I'm going to suggest that format.

Thanks for sharing.

Rick

Hey Maltese I think me and my friends are gonna di the same on Mauch Chunk lake Limit the maount of Rods and reels and we will decide on the lures we will use based on the honor system

Maybe we can then get both groups together on a lake non of us fishes regularly and see how we al do

A Bass club out of Athens, GA used to have a drawing at the meeting before each monthly tournament. They would draw one technique/lure out of the hat per person. If you drew a slip with C-rig written on it, you had to fish a C-rig only in the upcoming tournament.

Too limiting IMHO. I think they were only trying to seem like they were so good they needed to impose handicaps on themselves. ;D

it was mentioned earlier about fishing a mystery lake. Ray scott done that some time ago for the classic if i am not mistaken. But I think today the classic is to much of a business or to commercial so they publize it way in advance. I think if not someone correct me if i am wrong.

Every year the local club I belong to has a tournament were you can use just one type of bait.  This year it is a BLADE bait such as a spinnerbait or a chatterbait.  We also have a night tournament.  It is a lot fun.

Theres limited hp series in my area guess what the same guys win. Most are 115 hp or less and 1 partner buys the smaller boat and 1 buys the bigger boat.

The idea is "I would have a chance if buddy wasn't so good with a trolling motor, or GPS Fish finder, or all that hp".

KVD can take your equipment and thump everybody with the same equipment. The local hotshot is going still be at the top.

It's pretty much a waste of time. And the good thing about fishing is you can spend $200,000.00 and still not win unlike Nascar or horse racing.

Fishing always comes down to rod, reel, fish and angler.

Garnet

Yea muddy they start at the dam, hike to the spot circled, and then hike back to the dam   ;D

Wow thats way cool!  8-)

There are clubs that hold tournaments where the style and power of the boat are limited. See http://www.bassjons.com. I don't think there are any limitations regarding electronics, numbers of rods, etc.

Why not limit line size to 6 or even 4# test.  I hate to see a bass surfboarded accross the top of the water.  That's not playing a fish, it's snatching them out of the water.   Ray Scott recently held a tournament with these rules, just to get people interested in light tackle fishing.  It's a lot more fun, if that is why you are fishing.

Yea, and golfers should go back to wooden clubs and rubber balls, and tennis players should go back to wooden rackets.

Nascar drivers should go back to Model A's without pit crews and radios.

Get real - electronics are not what make these guys good fishermen.

Yeah Im not understanding everyones grief about the resources and equipment these guys have available. Im willing to put a lot of money up that 90% of weekend fisherman couldnt catch more fish if KVD or Ike (or any other pro) gave them their boat, equipment (and whatever else everyone else thinks is unfair). The skills alone in using electronics effectively takes years of learning....and they dont catch fish(just like a range finder for yardage wont make a golfer hit a hole-in-one).

I think everyone that feels that their skills are only limited to the amount of tackle or other equipment they have should go out as a spectactor to an elite event. Watch their cast distances, precise accuracy, and methodical presentations. Those things will remain in these competitors regardless of what tackle you give them.

OC they did use to limit events to 10lbs of tackle. Bill Dance would actually put bricks in other guys tackle boxes before the 'tackle weigh in' as a prank.

Hey Hale and Others Please Im gonna say this one more time, I may not be stating this clear. I have no opinon on the Pros. I have never fished on that level so I can not possibly make any kind of statement on what may or may not give them an adge

I have one electronic device in the boat A very low end depth finder I t helps me with water temps. and to find underweater drop offs and weed beds. IT HAS NOT CAUGHT A SINGLE FISH ON ITS OWN. I also have upgraded my rods and reels over time and yes they make the day go smoother and they are lighter to use. So I know they cant catch any fish on thier own

I like old fashioned tratditional things. I still use mostly Rapala and Manns Jelly Worms. I like what is tried and true

What I wanted to see if peoiple would be interested in a more laid back and Gizmo free kind of fishing contest A throw back to the older days I am not being critical of todays tourneys Thos fellas work and buy Licences just like I do

I was just trying to see if there was any intrest at all I AM SORRY I STARTED THIS WHOLE THING PEOPLE READ INTO IT WITH THEIR EMOTIONS AND IT HAS GONE WAY OFF TRACK :-[

Hey Muddy.

As aggravating as it can be sometimes, don't waste your breath on it.  Rest assured, those who know you, know what you meant to begin with.  There are just some people who are just defensive about everything and can't wait to tell SOMEONE about it.  You seem like a very laid-back type with your head on straight.  So don't sweat it... I think your idea is cool and could be alot of fun among fellow fisherman.  Reelmn.

dink

My post belonged to the other topic that is similiar to this (you know which one Im talking about).

Hey Muddy, you peaked my interest.  How about a friendly competition at Mauch Chunk in the Spring The Mooks versus the Gunslingers.

Aluminum jon/row boats with a trolling motor

No Electronics, map okay

Two rods per angler (2 instead of 1, just incase one breaks)

A sandwich bag for each angler, which must hold all the anglers tackle and lures

Format:

4 hour tournament.

Each angler gets to pick the spot for both boats to fish for one hour at a time.  Flip of a coin to see which is boat 1 (boat 1 - angler 1 first hour; boat 2 - angler 1 second hour; boat 1 angler 2 third hour, boat 2 angler 2 fourth hour.  The boats will stay within 50 yards of each other at all times, with the non-controlling boat to remain behind the other boat).

Winnings

Each angler throws in a 10 pack of GYCB Senkos (we all use them), and winning angler (or team) takes all.  

All determined by length of bass converted to weight: I have a conversion sheet of length to weight from Pennsylvania for Largemouth and Smallmouth, 5 bass limit per angler.

What do you think?

Im in when we get together for the next CAST meeting we can throw this around The Only problem I can see

HOW DO WE KEEP RON FROM LYING!!!!!!!

I now Uter fishes there from the forums and we can post it in NE Fishing But we have to be clear that this is just us having a little contest not this Site

HOW DO WE KEEP RON FROM LYING!!!!!!!

The other half of my team is a police officer trained in interrogation. We put Ron in a van after the competition, put a 400-watt light in his face, and grill him until he cracks.

Then again, there is always Chinese water torture.  

Hey Zel I don't think thats gonna work Ron is retired from the Federal Marshals

he ain't crackin for anything Im in a 14 ft boat with him all the time and he says oh that happened when you weren't payin attention Maybe we will put him in the boat with you

I think this is a great idea. To be honest it would be a good learning experience,at least for me. Any day fishing with my best friend is a great day!

See He's Lying already

Muddy- you've heard of the Snag Proof Tournement?  Only their products are used, and during one event the guy who won used a Wiggle Wog, not the frogs like most others.  Remember reading one guy complaining about the winner, who filled the Wiggle Wog with water to create a swimbait for a 30lb limit.  Oh, and it was within the rules per the judges.

Some clubs have topwater tourneys.  Good times when the bite is on..........

My take on your original post, it could only be done on a club level.

JB

Hey I didnt want to hijack another thread going here but I have 2 questions about competitive fishing. Are ther any Tourneys that lets say limit equipment to a boat/motor/trolling motor plus fishing tackle and a map NO GIZMOS?

If not would anyone like to see that?

I CERTANITLY WOULD!

I think this would be an excellent idea. Maybe throw in a few amatures.

I like this for us amatures only