Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 11, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said: Jordan Lee has 4 fish that weigh 26-11 !! That's what I call fishing. Would anyone rather catch 26 one pounders? "Of course" -pinnochio 1 Quote
BassNJake Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, jbsoonerfan said: Serious question. Do you guys think the weights would be different if the line was still at one pound? Would J Lee not have caught those fish? Would he be targeting smaller fish? I am no where near the angler these guys are, my goal is to catch fish, just wondering if they now are strictly looking for fish over 2 lbs. Yes, I saw many people weigh non-scorable bass those would have counted towards their scores last year. A few guys said if when prefishing you caught a few fish and they were less than 2lbs that water would be eliminated. Notice how many baitcasters were being used? Guys flipping heavy weights into mats? The lack of guys throwing a spinning rod with a shakey head, ned or wacky rig? Serious question, Do you think Jason Christie would have weighed a scorable bass if the limit was only 1 lb? I didn't see or hear anything that he was doing. I'd be willing to bet he wasn't fishing to catch fish that just made the limit, especially at this lake. 5 hours ago, Jim- Indiana said: I agree, but changes now need to breed other changes! Thrift and Wheeler are now being punished in the heavy hitters deal, as they are getting eliminated from having the extra day to catch a big fish towards that event .... they need to make it the big fish in the first 2 days only. I thought I heard on the broadcast that the anglers voted in favor of missing out so that they could advance to the finals. Would you rather have a 1 and 10 chance to win or a 1 in 30 chance? Quote
BassNJake Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 6 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: Ike played the 5 fish format yesterday (not on purpose) but it worked out for him. I didn't see the 2 6lbers he caught. If he screams its a giant and runs back and forth when he catches a 2 lber What kind of theatrics did he pull catching some legitimate bigs? 1 Quote
ryanerb Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, BassNJake said: Notice how many baitcasters were being used? Guys flipping heavy weights into mats? The lack of guys throwing a spinning rod with a shakey head, ned or wacky rig? Aaron Martens, the master of spinning finesse, said he had at least 10 non-scorable bass today. Thus, maybe he would be way higher up had there been the 1lb limit. I'm pretty sure I saw him using his typical spinning rod too! Additionally, Mccelland just missed the cut because he missed the 2lb minimum. He needed only 1lb 4oz to make the cut, he had 1lb 14oz. He was able to beat his competitor, but missed the 2lb minimum... Interesting. 1 Quote
Jim- Indiana Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 37 minutes ago, BassNJake said: Yes, I saw many people weigh non-scorable bass those would have counted towards their scores last year. A few guys said if when prefishing you caught a few fish and they were less than 2lbs that water would be eliminated. Notice how many baitcasters were being used? Guys flipping heavy weights into mats? The lack of guys throwing a spinning rod with a shakey head, ned or wacky rig? Serious question, Do you think Jason Christie would have weighed a scorable bass if the limit was only 1 lb? I didn't see or hear anything that he was doing. I'd be willing to bet he wasn't fishing to catch fish that just made the limit, especially at this lake. I thought I heard on the broadcast that the anglers voted in favor of missing out so that they could advance to the finals. Would you rather have a 1 and 10 chance to win or a 1 in 30 chance? Just sayin ....if the based the heavy hitters entry to the first 2 days only, it would give all 80 the equal time to catch and score the big one. Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, BassNJake said: I didn't see the 2 6lbers he caught. If he screams its a giant and runs back and forth when he catches a 2 lber What kind of theatrics did he pull catching some legitimate bigs? He pretty much reacted the same way he always does. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted February 11, 2020 Super User Posted February 11, 2020 47 minutes ago, riverbasser said: IMO the weights certainly would be different because of the sheer number of 1 pound fish on Eufaula. Even with the live coverage they arent showing all the unscorable fish being caught. some guys have even made mention of the amount of fish under 2 pounds saying it had been a fun day. That being said I am all for the 2 pound minimum and dont believe it should be changed. For sure, the weights and the standings definitely would have been different if 1 lbers were counted. I just meant that I don't think guys would have fished much differently if 1 lbers were still in play. I don't think there was a huge difference in targeting 1's vs 2's this week on Eufaula. In other events at a different time of year and on a different lake that might change but in this event where bites were hard to come by, I think guys were just trying to catch fish anywhere they could. I am in favor of the 2 pound minimum too but I do think it will probably have to be adjusted depending on where they go. The 2 events on Table Rock last year, where everyone started complaining about MLF being a "dink fest" there just weren't very many 2 lb+ fish caught. It would make a frustrating event to fish and watch if 85% of the fish caught couldn't be counted. 1 Quote
OCdockskipper Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, BassNJake said: ...If he screams its a giant and runs back and forth when he catches a 2 lber What kind of theatrics did he pull catching some legitimate bigs? At the Classic at Lake Conroe, he caught a big fish early on Day 3 and repeated to the camera about a dozen times "Its a 10 lber dude, this is a 10 lb fish". Turns out, not only did it not beat Ehlers 9lb something for Big Bass of the tournament, it wasn't even the big fish of the day (Ott Defoe had a 9-3 the same day). Put a camera on Ike and he suddenly has no idea of size. On the last MLF broadcast, he was screaming about a fish being a big one and it weighed 1-4. I find myself rooting against him for antics like that. 2 Quote
ryanerb Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, OCdockskipper said: At the Classic at Lake Conroe, he caught a big fish early on Day 3 and repeated to the camera about a dozen times "Its a 10 lber dude, this is a 10 lb fish". Turns out, not only did it not beat Ehlers 9lb something for Big Bass of the tournament, it wasn't even the big fish of the day (Ott Defoe had a 9-3 the same day). Put a camera on Ike and he suddenly has no idea of size. On the last MLF broadcast, he was screaming about a fish being a big one and it weighed 1-4. I find myself rooting against him for antics like that. Ike went from hero to zero... Yesterday was hero, today he got last I think? Amazing the ups and downs... 1 Quote
RichF Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 The 2lb min is great. Will definitely prevent guys from running away with an event after stumbling across a giant school of 1 pounders (Ahem, Edwin, ahem). And I agree, didn't see too many spinning rods, wacky rigs, and drop shots in this one, which was refreshing. 2 Quote
Tlauz Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 This has been a fantastic tourney so far!!! 2 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 Finally got to watch a recap. I saw a lot of chatterbaits and crankbaits, that was one of the complaints before. I guess the difference this time is they were using those baits to catch bigger fish. LOL Quote
BassNJake Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 The way Brian Thrift keeps his front deck is my goal for this year 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 It's February on a cold, muddy, prespawn lake in Alabama, that's why they aren't using spinning gear. Guys are power fishing. It doesn't have anything to do with a 2 pound minimum and everything to do with conditions. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, BassNJake said: The way Brian Thrift keeps his front deck is my goal for this year Me too ~ But I really only want to use just the starboard side. Leaves the port side clear so that I don't have to land fish over my gear. A-Jay 1 Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jrob78 said: It's February on a cold, muddy, prespawn lake in Alabama, that's why they aren't using spinning gear. Guys are power fishing. It doesn't have anything to do with a 2 pound minimum and everything to do with conditions. Being on Eufaula helps a lot too. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, BassNJake said: The way Brian Thrift keeps his front deck is my goal for this year Ha! I just sent my wife a couple pictures. One was Jacob Wheeler in his tackle compartment. She makes fun of me because I have a label maker and I label everything (not just my tackle, but a lot of things in the house). I told her the best fishermen in the world use them as well. My second pic was of Thrift's front deck, I also told her the best fishermen in the world need a setup for every situation. Edit* Her response: Well, he's getting paid to catch fish......You barely even catch any, much less getting paid.....You should just stick with what you have now till you get better I really love her 1 4 Quote
BassNJake Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 17 hours ago, Jim- Indiana said: Just sayin ....if the based the heavy hitters entry to the first 2 days only, it would give all 80 the equal time to catch and score the big one. I take back my earlier remarks about the Heavy hitters tourney. I just saw they are paying $25,000 each day of that tourney for the largest bass weighed in each day. There is a lot more money in the Heavy Hitters tourney than a regular event. I do agree everyone should have the same chances of qualifying for this special event Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 Heavy Hitters Tournament https://majorleaguefishing.com/featured/major-league-fishing-adds-heavy-hitters-to-the-2020-bass-pro-tour-schedule/ Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 I can't watch much, but just looking at the weights it looks like it's tough out there. Weather change? Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 12, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 12, 2020 53 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I can't watch much, but just looking at the weights it looks like it's tough out there. Weather change? Not exactly sure where it's at but the weather hasn't changed between my house and Mississippi in several days. Mild temps and lots of rain. I can't believe this tournament is still going, glad I don't have to fish there haha Quote
BassNJake Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: I can't watch much, but just looking at the weights it looks like it's tough out there. Weather change? It's been changing the whole week. Yesterday the water was falling , today it's coming back up. Sun finally came out so I expect so bigger fish to be caught the last period Quote
Ski213 Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Wheeler is on a good roll right now. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 12, 2020 Super User Posted February 12, 2020 Mr Wheeler is putting on a clinic ~ He's targeting brush piles with a with spinnerbait. #dingrepeatedly A-Jay 2 Quote
BassNJake Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Jacob Wheeler found a school off shore and just dropped over 17 lbs in about 15 minutes 2 Quote
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