Hey guys im just wondering ive fished one tournament in my life and what we used were wacky worms, lizards, and spider grubs and we caught a decent amount of fish and it was all fun but im looknig to take this tournament thing to a next step for me im just looking for what you guys do such as practicing casting pre lake fishing and on what equipment i should use also i wouldnt mind fishing for largemouth druing a tourny to actually put weight up on the boards for the tournys any tips would help. also im just wondering what are some of the steps the pros take to getting to the big dog leagues like how do they qualify for them?