Classic Questions

aikenyounggun · 02-19-09, 02:57 PM

This might be kind of late but how many people at any will use a smaller baot with a jet propulsion system in the classic. Many people were debating it and i now know that Byron Velvick aint gonna use it b/c its too slow and he aint fishin the back water areas.

Also how much do you think boat traffic will affect the fish and the fishermen? Many pros have already been complaining about the baot traffic.

My answers is at least 1 guy will use a smaller boat and i bet at least one person will change or flip flop (yes they can do this).

Also i bet boat traffic will play a huge role. I mean it will affect who wins and who doesnt. Traffic will shut down the fishing for some big names if the fans can follow them. ( a lot of those guys motors are specially tunes at the factory and pump out a couple more mph's)

BassAddict · 02-19-09, 03:06 PM

Clunn and Kennedy are using aluminum boats. Clunn's has a jet motor on it he said. Not sure who else is.

aikenyounggun · 02-19-09, 03:12 PM

is he using it or was he practicing in it? .... a lot of people practiced in one to explore backwaters..... but they might be changing... like Byron.....

mont_lunker_hunter · 02-19-09, 03:24 PM

You gotta wonder if the "I'm not using this.." or "I'm using that..." is just to throw people off. I mean if they know a guy is fishing out of an alluminum boat, then you can pretty well guess that he has found backwater fish. If it were me, i'd play those mind games.

MississippiBoy · 02-19-09, 03:44 PM

No doubt. I heard a story one time from a guy who was watching KVD in a tourney. KVD had a bunch of rods on deck at the launch, with lures tied on. As soon as he got out to where he wanted to start fishing, he cut them all off and tied on something completely different.

aikenyounggun · 02-19-09, 04:53 PM

yeah they might be playing mind games but i think also the an advantage might be that you can switch on any day.... so some guys might try to knock them out the first day way in the backwaters but if they dont get the fish they are looking for they will change over boats so the next day so they can run around.... Or they may be so far ahead they will jump in the bass rig for safety precations (i doubt that one though)

Also i wonder how much the locks will affect the tournament. I heard that some guys are killing them but are scared about getting stuck in the other pools. I hope nothin happens like what happened to Rick Clunn and a lot of other people some time ago.

mont_lunker_hunter · 02-19-09, 05:55 PM

two words...time management.

aikenyounggun · 02-19-09, 08:35 PM

yeah it is official.... Steve Kennedy got his little john boat wrapped and he is using it.... that is going to be an odd sight.... widh i could be there.... i bet kennedy must have some real confidence of where he is fishing if hes in that little boat

Captmikestarrett · 02-19-09, 08:41 PM

I would fish a tin boat in a heartbeat if I found a big fish bite..

Look at Rowland many years ago with the ladder on the boat..

You go tin you commit to a skinny water style... commit..

It is a good gamble if you ask me..

Capt Mike

abu4600 · 02-19-09, 08:57 PM

I think the gamble to fish from a alum. boat is worth it.

02-19-09, 02:57 PM	#1
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	Classic Questions This might be kind of late but how many people at any will use a smaller baot with a jet propulsion system in the classic. Many people were debating it and i now know that Byron Velvick aint gonna use it b/c its too slow and he aint fishin the back water areas. Also how much do you think boat traffic will affect the fish and the fishermen? Many pros have already been complaining about the baot traffic. My answers is at least 1 guy will use a smaller boat and i bet at least one person will change or flip flop (yes they can do this). Also i bet boat traffic will play a huge role. I mean it will affect who wins and who doesnt. Traffic will shut down the fishing for some big names if the fans can follow them. ( a lot of those guys motors are specially tunes at the factory and pump out a couple more mph's) __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-19-09, 03:06 PM	#2
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	Clunn and Kennedy are using aluminum boats. Clunn's has a jet motor on it he said. Not sure who else is. __________________ Eric

02-19-09, 03:12 PM	#3
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	is he using it or was he practicing in it? .... a lot of people practiced in one to explore backwaters..... but they might be changing... like Byron..... __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-19-09, 03:24 PM	#4
mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	You gotta wonder if the "I'm not using this.." or "I'm using that..." is just to throw people off. I mean if they know a guy is fishing out of an alluminum boat, then you can pretty well guess that he has found backwater fish. If it were me, i'd play those mind games. __________________ Politics is like pleasing a woman, one slip of the tongue and ur in a world of s**t.

02-19-09, 04:53 PM	#6
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah they might be playing mind games but i think also the an advantage might be that you can switch on any day.... so some guys might try to knock them out the first day way in the backwaters but if they dont get the fish they are looking for they will change over boats so the next day so they can run around.... Or they may be so far ahead they will jump in the bass rig for safety precations (i doubt that one though) Also i wonder how much the locks will affect the tournament. I heard that some guys are killing them but are scared about getting stuck in the other pools. I hope nothin happens like what happened to Rick Clunn and a lot of other people some time ago. __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-19-09, 03:44 PM	#5
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	No doubt. I heard a story one time from a guy who was watching KVD in a tourney. KVD had a bunch of rods on deck at the launch, with lures tied on. As soon as he got out to where he wanted to start fishing, he cut them all off and tied on something completely different.

02-19-09, 05:55 PM	#7
mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	two words...time management. __________________ Politics is like pleasing a woman, one slip of the tongue and ur in a world of s**t.

02-19-09, 08:35 PM	#8
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah it is official.... Steve Kennedy got his little john boat wrapped and he is using it.... that is going to be an odd sight.... widh i could be there.... i bet kennedy must have some real confidence of where he is fishing if hes in that little boat __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-19-09, 08:41 PM	#9
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I would fish a tin boat in a heartbeat if I found a big fish bite.. Look at Rowland many years ago with the ladder on the boat.. You go tin you commit to a skinny water style... commit.. It is a good gamble if you ask me.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

02-19-09, 08:57 PM	#10
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	I think the gamble to fish from a alum. boat is worth it.

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