Props to MLF On Not Giving Out DQ's For Breaking Irrelevant MN Laws

 

MN has a law making it illegal for a fisherman to use two lines simultaneously. We also have a law that limits the number of hooks that can be used depending on the rigging method. The motivation behind those laws is so the unwashed masses and slobs don't end up killing fish. Professional bass fisherman on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro tour doing their craft is about as far from a slob fisherman as it gets. The law shouldn't be applied against fishermen that are the least likely to kill their catch by virtue of the fisherman's skill combined with instant catch and release format. But the Online Game Wardens had their hackles up this week because a few MLF Anglers were on camera this week with two lines in the water, and another angler had an illegal two Fluke rig set up. Those who were angered by this saw to it that citations were issued by the DNR. But that isn't good enough for some Online Wardens; they want to be able to put  Wheelers Angler Of The Year Trophy on their mantle by way of disqualification.

One of the reasons why the Pros broke away from BASS was its ham-fisted manner of leveling penalties that didn't fit the infraction. Major League Fishing is angler owned, so they make the rules. Their collective wisdom decided that a DQ would not be the proper punishment in this case. I 100% stand behind Major League Fishings' decision in this case. Wheeler earned that Trophy, and it should not be taken away for breaking a law that has no business being applied to a Professional Bass Fisherman in the first place, so says the Bass Pundit.       

Elite Angler of the Year Is Almost Here

Full Info Here...

Here is the Bassmaster University Schedule on Saturday.

I plan on being at the blast off on Thurs. and at the weigh in that day as well. I don't know if I will go to more than that or not.  You would think that I would be more excited about this event, but I'm not really into schmoozing with people.  And I've pretty much stopped blogging about professional bass fishing and fishermen.  Who knows maybe I'll change my mind and go and blog the whole thing.

Congratulations Brent Chapman 2012 B.A.S.S. AOY

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Brent sealed the deal today.   Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.   Way to go Brent!!!

Kevin Takes Number 7!!!

Going into today it wasn't a mathematical certainty, but it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that KVD was walking away with the 2011 B.A.S.S. Elite Series Angler of the Year title. There is no doubt that Kevin is the only one to truly be able to lay claim to the crown this year. His domination over the last few years is historic and verges on being unbelievable. The Classic and AOY titles just keep rolling in one after another. WoW!

Congratulations KVD!!!

B.A.S.S. Changes Angler of Year & Post-Season

B.A.S.S. has announced the Angler of the Year is going back to being just that, an award for the MVP of the regular tour season. They did not scrap the "Post-Season" however and are now calling it All-Star Week. A lucky bass fan will get to win a boat and there will be a play-off bracket style angler vs. angler format tournament for a winner takes all $100,000.

Full details here...

My initial impression, McKinnis and the boys took a negative got creative and hit a home run. Good Job B.A.S.S.!!!

Update: So far the responce I have seen has been positive except one person who thought the 9-12 Anglers are getting a raw deal. Honestly, I don't think so. It's called "All-Star Week" and I think it is good they are making room for fan favorites. I think they should let Zona and Mercer be on the ballot.

This One is About BASS AOY, pretty good.

KVD Wins 2010 Angler of the Year

For the 2nd year in a row Skeet Reese couldn't defend what was rightfully his and was beat out by KVD for Angler of the Year.

Skeet really got screwed this year because of the amazing season he had. Last year it was a much closer call as Skeet barely had an edge over KVD going into the post-season.

Kramer Gone Fishing Blog has an excellent take...