New to tourney fishing

[tennvols42]

Im just about to get into tournament fishing and i was wanting to get some helpful tips. Ive fished my whole life but not in tournaments, so any info would be helpful.

 

[Skeeter]

The best info I can give is to not team up with that loser Skeeter. He can't catch a cold in a net. emoWelcome. You gotta long season ahead of you Josh

 

[tennvols42]

well i appreciate that helpful info there buddy. even though you are my partner!

 

[tennvols42]

Get that Javelin ready because we both got a long season ahead of us.

 

[RangerRob]

The best advise I'd give is to take T's with a grain of salt. Don't get so consumed in fishing for $ that you forget why you started fishing to begin with. The other thing I'd do is fish smaller T's or trails and get to know not only the T atmosphere, but more importantly, get to know those you are fishing with/against. It just makes the experience sweeter. Fishing with/against friends is way more fun and less stressful than the alternative.

If you love competition and tend to be anti-social, then forget everything I just said. BTW ... welcome aboard the CFF.

-RR

 

[tennvols42]

I appreciate the advice, i do it for the love of fishing, there's nothing like having that bass on your line. But i'm taking it slow at first and i'm fishing with friends so it should be a great experience.

 

[RangerRob]

tennvols42 - 1/24/2008 10:45 PM

I appreciate the advice, i do it for the love of fishing, there's nothing like having that bass on your line. But i'm taking it slow at first and i'm fishing with friends so it should be a great experience.

You'll definitely want to steer clear of Skeeter then! emoPoke

 

[tennvols42]

Yea i keep hearing that. HAHA

 

[ditchdoc666]

emoWelcome

 

[churly]

RR, sumed it up. Just remeber to have fun. If it gets to a point where it is no longer fun, you may be in the wrong place. BTW-Welcome!

 

[fishinvol]

I'll give ya some great advice!! Now listen close........don't do anything and I mean anything that I would in a tournament and you'll have a chance!!!! emoLaugh Have fun with it, get a couple fishing reports in and join our "Family Traditions Trail", you'll see how serious most of us goons are.

 

[Fishheadspin]

what kind of trail/tournaments are you fishing? I would recommend fishing the Southern Anglers trail it is a very good trail for someone starting out with modest entry fees and a pretty good group of guys. It is really more of a club than a tournament trail, pretty relaxed and laid back.

 

[fishlips]

Bring along a good tool kit. Everything in your boat will tear up when you are in competition. Me and my partner had to pull start a 50 HP Yamaha with a shoestring once. That's just one of the many breakdown stories.

Like the others have said. Have fun. More people lose money than make money in tournaments.

 

[outcaster]

My advise.... Get involved with a BASS club... compete as a non-boater... Try the Walmart BFL as a co-angler. Fishing from the back of the boat will make you a better angler.