Tourney Giddy

MrPhotographer06 · 03-01-09, 10:57 PM

Well today i was lookin around at joining BASS and/or FLW.. and i tried findng a local group.. and failed... well a fellow member [ fishin spro] PMed me about finding a local group to so i wouldnt have to fish in the BASS or FLW tourenys and i told him i couldnt find one.. he said well where are you located i'll try and help.. turns out theres one based like 15 mins from me

so now i'm pretty sure i'm going to join.. just gettin dad clearence..

its 25 bucks a year and 20 bucks per tourney.. you can enter as non-boater and get drawn to fish with someone or enter as a boater and draw someone to fish with you.. i'll be non-boating until the guest toureny.. then i'll probally boat it myself..

anthony [lazycricket] will be joing it with me i'm excited

Next Meeting: March 23..
Next Tourney March 28 on the Cooper River.. i'm so excited.. i cant wait

jooleyen · 03-01-09, 11:02 PM

Dude thats sweet! I can't wait to fish some tournaments this year, let alone fish.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-01-09, 11:04 PM

the thing is i havent ever fished out on a big body of water..excet for BIGGG ponds..

i've only been out on a lake a couple of times..

bamabassman · 03-01-09, 11:33 PM

go get em kiddo!!! REMEMBER a lake is just a bigger pond, ok? we all got faith in ya pal.

Foyt20 · 03-01-09, 11:36 PM

Thats awesome

Have fun.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-01-09, 11:39 PM

i'm about to go "ike" here because i cant wait

fishin spro · 03-01-09, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

go get em kiddo!!! REMEMBER a lake is just a bigger pond, ok? we all got faith in ya pal.

thats the same thing i told him...fish eat worms no matter what kind of water there in...hopefully he draws a good boater and finishes in 2nd place

MrPhotographer06 · 03-01-09, 11:49 PM

hahaha 2nd..lol

how does it work as far as placing?

the boater/non boater as a team and the weight?

fishin spro · 03-01-09, 11:53 PM

the boater and non boater weigh there fish seperat for the points standings, but the tournament comittee will add the weights up for the money...1st place is usually close to 250$ then 2nd is like 150$ then 3rd is like 100$

CCbass · 03-02-09, 12:20 AM

Remember you are going to be with someone that already knows the lake, bring enough tackle to fish many different situations. You will not be sure what technique they have been catching fish on, think of it as a guide service, they take you to fish all you have to do is catch them.

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 12:48 AM

also, talk to your partner before hand and see what style they plan on fishin that day...that way you know what to tie on ahead of time

carolina-rig-01 · 03-02-09, 12:58 AM

clubs are a great way to learn. you will be able to get a feel for tournament situations, learn lakes from guys who know them really well, and probably learn new baits and different ways to use them. from time to time you may draw a guy who doesn't really take it too serious and is just out for fun, that's ok too just have a good time and learn what you can.

zooker · 03-02-09, 08:53 AM

scotty
check the club regulations. i bet they require insured boats..if i was you all i'd fish non-boater for a year or more. that way you can learn lakes they fish. and the baits they use to catch fish..i would definatly use a hand held gps unit so you can remember the "safe" tract..

sc tourny guys are like the nc guys figure on 8-10 hours of just hammering the banks..i bet you'll be so tired ya can't lift your arms the first few tourny's..

zooker

MrPhotographer06 · 03-02-09, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fishin spro

the boater and non boater weigh there fish seperat for the points standings, but the tournament comittee will add the weights up for the money...1st place is usually close to 250$ then 2nd is like 150$ then 3rd is like 100$

so what we split money if the team places?

i'll be behind in points but i'll be equal with anthony..

well.. beating him

aikenyounggun · 03-02-09, 09:29 AM

yeah i have been researching Santee Cooper and ill be fishing the same weekend or maybe a week before .... i bet they will be on bead so be ready to sightfish or if the guy upfront is just nailin all of them throw a floain worm or a fluke to try to get the cruisers..... hope you have fun and catch some big ones .... leave some for me

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPhotographer06

so what we split money if the team places?

i'll be behind in points but i'll be equal with anthony..

well.. beating him

yup...even if he catches all the fish and you dont get a bite, you still split the money 50/50...i like that part of the deal

lol

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 10:54 AM

also, i meant to tell you this earlier, since the fish should be on the bed that day, practice pitchin...get a bowl or a pot or something and stand abt 20 feet or more away from it and pitch to it...it will come in handy in the tourney

Tennessee · 03-02-09, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPhotographer06

i'm about to go "ike" here because i cant wait

that's what it takes..One of the main reason for people watching Ike is is love and desire to fish..That flare is awsome and I wish you all the luck in the world. Just remember fish to have fun no matter what !!!

Later Will

jasonfish320 · 03-02-09, 01:54 PM

Some Advice:

As a non-boater it's always customary to pitch in on gas and be respectful of the driver, don't bring more gear than you can carry in one trip from the truck to the boat and always ask him where you can store your gear.

Bring your own PFD and don't forget to bring some food/water...8 hours of fishing will take a lot out of you.

The worst part of being a non-boater is dealing with secondary spots, you will be in the back of the boat all day, unless he is really cool and shares the front deck with you (unlikely).

Good Luck and soak up as much info as you can...

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 02:00 PM

it is a little harder fishing out the back of the boat, but if you just fish something other than what the boater is fishing you should do fine.

dont be afraid to ask them for advice...i have never had a boater not tell me how he was fishing something or why he is fishing something...theyre are alot of good guys in the club.

MarcBorger · 03-02-09, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonfish320

Some Advice:

As a non-boater it's always customary to pitch in on gas and be respectful of the driver, don't bring more gear than you can carry in one trip from the truck to the boat and always ask him where you can store your gear.

Bring your own PFD and don't forget to bring some food/water...8 hours of fishing will take a lot out of you.

The worst part of being a non-boater is dealing with secondary spots, you will be in the back of the boat all day, unless he is really cool and shares the front deck with you (unlikely).

Good Luck and soak up as much info as you can...

This is excellent advice. When I fished as a co-angler I always paid the ramp fee and threw in $30-$50 for gas depending on how far we travelled on the water. Owning a bass boat is VERY expensive so be sure to chip in, nothing will get you in bad graces with club members quicker than not paying any gas money. Also be sure to help clean the boat after the tournament and try to learn how to back up a trailer so that you can be helpful during the launch.

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcBorger

This is excellent advice. When I fished as a co-angler I always paid the ramp fee and threw in $30-$50 for gas depending on how far we travelled on the water. Owning a bass boat is VERY expensive so be sure to chip in, nothing will get you in bad graces with club members quicker than not paying any gas money. Also be sure to help clean the boat after the tournament and try to learn how to back up a trailer so that you can be helpful during the launch.

most of the time, they wont even accept gas money, but i always offer...i have only had a hand full of fellas actually accept it...it really just depends on how far u travel...i usually offer 20$ gas because we dont travel all that far.

3dkicker · 03-02-09, 03:03 PM

Fishing from the back of the boat does have disadvantages depending on the guy on the front. I've been front ended by some of the best and it is frustrating. Most will not do that to you. Here's a couple things to do. #1 make sure you pay attention to how the person in front is fishing. Is he/she dragging the bait, hopping the bait, or swimming the bait. #2 some say to not use the same bait as the person on front. My advice is if he/she is catching fish and you aren't then switch up. If he/she isn't then continue to try a different presentation meaning go vertical vs horizontal or opposite of what your partner is doing. #3 Pay attention to the type of cover your partner is fishing. If he/she is fishing stumps next to docks and is catchin fish then don't be afraid to follow up and do the same. #4 Don't be afraid to fish away from the bank if your partner is fishing shallow and isn't giving you much to fish. There are plenty of fish in deeper water. #5 make sure you understand the netting procedure your partner uses. Don't scoop unless told to do so. #6 Offer to cover half of the cost for the day. Ramp fee, gas, oil, and insurance cost $$$$ for both the boat and tow vehicle. Ask before you fish what the normal costs are so that you'll be prepared. #7 Learn as much as you can. You should be able to learn something even if it's that you never want to fish with that person again.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-02-09, 08:10 PM

thanks for all the advice guys!

i'll try and chip in if i can..

but i'll probally spend my first tourney watchin the front man..

fishin spro · 03-02-09, 08:49 PM

get anything good at BPS today?

03-01-09, 11:49 PM	#8
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	hahaha 2nd..lol how does it work as far as placing? the boater/non boater as a team and the weight? __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-02-09, 12:58 AM	#12
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	clubs are a great way to learn. you will be able to get a feel for tournament situations, learn lakes from guys who know them really well, and probably learn new baits and different ways to use them. from time to time you may draw a guy who doesn't really take it too serious and is just out for fun, that's ok too just have a good time and learn what you can. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

03-02-09, 08:53 AM	#13
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	scotty check the club regulations. i bet they require insured boats..if i was you all i'd fish non-boater for a year or more. that way you can learn lakes they fish. and the baits they use to catch fish..i would definatly use a hand held gps unit so you can remember the "safe" tract.. sc tourny guys are like the nc guys figure on 8-10 hours of just hammering the banks..i bet you'll be so tired ya can't lift your arms the first few tourny's.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-02-09, 09:29 AM	#15
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah i have been researching Santee Cooper and ill be fishing the same weekend or maybe a week before .... i bet they will be on bead so be ready to sightfish or if the guy upfront is just nailin all of them throw a floain worm or a fluke to try to get the cruisers..... hope you have fun and catch some big ones .... leave some for me __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-02-09, 01:54 PM	#19
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Some Advice: As a non-boater it's always customary to pitch in on gas and be respectful of the driver, don't bring more gear than you can carry in one trip from the truck to the boat and always ask him where you can store your gear. Bring your own PFD and don't forget to bring some food/water...8 hours of fishing will take a lot out of you. The worst part of being a non-boater is dealing with secondary spots, you will be in the back of the boat all day, unless he is really cool and shares the front deck with you (unlikely). Good Luck and soak up as much info as you can... __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

03-01-09, 10:57 PM	#1
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	Tourney Giddy Well today i was lookin around at joining BASS and/or FLW.. and i tried findng a local group.. and failed... well a fellow member [ fishin spro] PMed me about finding a local group to so i wouldnt have to fish in the BASS or FLW tourenys and i told him i couldnt find one.. he said well where are you located i'll try and help.. turns out theres one based like 15 mins from me so now i'm pretty sure i'm going to join.. just gettin dad clearence.. its 25 bucks a year and 20 bucks per tourney.. you can enter as non-boater and get drawn to fish with someone or enter as a boater and draw someone to fish with you.. i'll be non-boating until the guest toureny.. then i'll probally boat it myself.. anthony [lazycricket] will be joing it with me i'm excited Next Meeting: March 23.. Next Tourney March 28 on the Cooper River.. i'm so excited.. i cant wait __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-01-09, 11:02 PM	#2
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Dude thats sweet! I can't wait to fish some tournaments this year, let alone fish.

03-01-09, 11:04 PM	#3
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	the thing is i havent ever fished out on a big body of water..excet for BIGGG ponds.. i've only been out on a lake a couple of times.. __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-01-09, 11:33 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	go get em kiddo!!! REMEMBER a lake is just a bigger pond, ok? we all got faith in ya pal. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-01-09, 11:36 PM	#5
Foyt20 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: R-Ville, Central NJ Posts: 265	Thats awesome Have fun.

03-01-09, 11:39 PM	#6
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	i'm about to go "ike" here because i cant wait __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-01-09, 11:53 PM	#9
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	the boater and non boater weigh there fish seperat for the points standings, but the tournament comittee will add the weights up for the money...1st place is usually close to 250$ then 2nd is like 150$ then 3rd is like 100$

03-02-09, 12:20 AM	#10
CCbass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monterey CA Posts: 253	Remember you are going to be with someone that already knows the lake, bring enough tackle to fish many different situations. You will not be sure what technique they have been catching fish on, think of it as a guide service, they take you to fish all you have to do is catch them.

03-02-09, 12:48 AM	#11
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	also, talk to your partner before hand and see what style they plan on fishin that day...that way you know what to tie on ahead of time

03-02-09, 10:54 AM	#17
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	also, i meant to tell you this earlier, since the fish should be on the bed that day, practice pitchin...get a bowl or a pot or something and stand abt 20 feet or more away from it and pitch to it...it will come in handy in the tourney

03-02-09, 02:00 PM	#20
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	it is a little harder fishing out the back of the boat, but if you just fish something other than what the boater is fishing you should do fine. dont be afraid to ask them for advice...i have never had a boater not tell me how he was fishing something or why he is fishing something...theyre are alot of good guys in the club.

03-02-09, 03:03 PM	#23
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Fishing from the back of the boat does have disadvantages depending on the guy on the front. I've been front ended by some of the best and it is frustrating. Most will not do that to you. Here's a couple things to do. #1 make sure you pay attention to how the person in front is fishing. Is he/she dragging the bait, hopping the bait, or swimming the bait. #2 some say to not use the same bait as the person on front. My advice is if he/she is catching fish and you aren't then switch up. If he/she isn't then continue to try a different presentation meaning go vertical vs horizontal or opposite of what your partner is doing. #3 Pay attention to the type of cover your partner is fishing. If he/she is fishing stumps next to docks and is catchin fish then don't be afraid to follow up and do the same. #4 Don't be afraid to fish away from the bank if your partner is fishing shallow and isn't giving you much to fish. There are plenty of fish in deeper water. #5 make sure you understand the netting procedure your partner uses. Don't scoop unless told to do so. #6 Offer to cover half of the cost for the day. Ramp fee, gas, oil, and insurance cost $$$$ for both the boat and tow vehicle. Ask before you fish what the normal costs are so that you'll be prepared. #7 Learn as much as you can. You should be able to learn something even if it's that you never want to fish with that person again. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

03-02-09, 08:10 PM	#24
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	thanks for all the advice guys! i'll try and chip in if i can.. but i'll probally spend my first tourney watchin the front man.. __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-02-09, 08:49 PM	#25
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	get anything good at BPS today?

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