After 3 years of being a Co-Angler the opportunity has come to be the Captain in a Big Bass Tournament in a couple of weeks. My Co-Angler is my Dad and we are fishing a local lake that we both have experience with.
First time in a boat I am looking to buy from my childhood friend and usual tournament partner. So alot of first time preparing, researching and honest jitters.
Normally I just look at forecast and plan my strategy and for the most part sticking to the strategy and not going 180 after the first couple hours without a bite. Now while I'm entering this new territory of the boat I feel the responsibility to cover all my bases and crank up the research. Staying in the areas of the lake I know and just having fun with my Dad. I keep telling myself be ready but not to forget why I love fishing. So my question is what are things to focus on as the Captain and what are things you thought was vital but in reality wasn't as big of a deal as you thought leading up to your first time or two?
