Wasn't allowed to set the hook!

[Luna2406]

Sorry for the late response guys but here is the reason I couldn't just set the hook and hand him the rod. 

 

This is a tournament for them in which they win angling points and money. We are not allowed to fish for them. We are there for anything they might need help with. It's called Paraylzed Veterans Association and they go all over the country on their bass tour. If it's near you I would highly encourage you helping out. If you have a boat you can take a disabled angler out, if you don't have a boat (my case) they pair you up with a disabled angler who has a boat. 

 

I've done it the last 3 years and its been amazing!  I've met some real heroes that just happen to love this country and fishing, what better people are there? Lol this was my last year doing it since the Air Force needs me to go do some fishing in Alaska for 3 years  

[Mike L]

Understand.

My son in law is a salt water guide down here who also belongs to the PVA and of course caters to thier members.  I went along on a few charters when some extra help was needed, and I can tell you there is no better feeling in the world.

 

I commend you Sir!

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

 

[RPreeb]

18 hours ago, JustJames said:

It wouldn't be so much fun if all I do is reeling in the fish. The fight only take place less than a minute all the fun is when you feel the fish and set hook. I salute you @Luna2406for all the hard work you do for those people.

 

If I'm going "fishing" then I want it all.  Feeling the bite, setting the hook, landing the fish - it's all necessary for most fishermen to get what they want from the sport.  Trying different baits and different retrieves and methods is part of the overall experience too.  

 

I can see handing the rod with a hooked fish to a kid, because they usually get bored easily if there is none of what they perceive as "action".  For most adults, the suspense of the search for a bite is part of the action.  For me, just knowing that the fish are there is a spur to try harder to find what they will take, but I want to get them to bite on my own, and it sounds like that vet was mostly in the same mode.

[lonnie g]

my congrats to you on your giving of your time. SET THE HOOK! then you could show him what he is going to be catching.

[onetime]

On ‎6‎/‎13‎/‎2017 at 8:31 AM, Luna2406 said:

Sorry for the late response guys but here is the reason I couldn't just set the hook and hand him the rod. 

 

This is a tournament for them in which they win angling points and money. We are not allowed to fish for them. We are there for anything they might need help with. It's called Paraylzed Veterans Association and they go all over the country on their bass tour. If it's near you I would highly encourage you helping out. If you have a boat you can take a disabled angler out, if you don't have a boat (my case) they pair you up with a disabled angler who has a boat. 

 

I've done it the last 3 years and its been amazing!  I've met some real heroes that just happen to love this country and fishing, what better people are there? Lol this was my last year doing it since the Air Force needs me to go do some fishing in Alaska for 3 years  

 

 

So if you catch a fish, can it be used at weigh in for both of you? If so, I think it's a very odd request.