Elite Marshalls

[Tin]

Glad to hear you got $1500 worth of goodies, what about all the other guys? I'm sure there were some guys that got nothing, not everyone is special like you.

And sponsor, goodie bags? Nice to see you would rather take jigheads, Red Eye Shads, Rage Tais, and King King swimbaits over principle.

Finally, the pathetic I was referring to was people who are so easily amused with "goodie bags" than the bigger issue. Read inbetween the lines and see what this corporation is doing. And give your child or grandchild whatever they want if it makes them happy. Hell I have some autographed stuff lying arond, what's your address?

And I don't have a big issue with letting the pro's fishing without amatuers, it is better for them. But don't take away a great program for the amatuers then charge them money to not fish and do a job you would have to pay someone else to do. It is just not right.

[Matt Fly]

Glad to hear you got $1500 worth of goodies, what about all the other guys? I'm sure there were some guys that got nothing, not everyone is special like you.

And sponsor, goodie bags? Nice to see you would rather take jigheads, Red Eye Shads, Rage Tais, and King King swimbaits over principle.

Finally, the pathetic I was referring to was people who are so easily amused with "goodie bags" than the bigger issue. Read inbetween the lines and see what this corporation is doing. And give your child or grandchild whatever they want if it makes them happy. Hell I have some autographed stuff lying arond, what's your address?

And I don't have a big issue with letting the pro's fishing without amatuers, it is better for them. But don't take away a great program for the amatuers then charge them money to not fish and do a job you would have to pay someone else to do. It is just not right.

What principles do you think I broke since you ASSumed so much?    I fished no BASS tournies.   Did receive over a HUNDRED dollars of Strike King product vice the 1500 you think you read.  

lol

[Tin]

Well I misread it, you're right I'm wrong.

[Manigotapee]

I'm caught in the middle here between the two of you....

MattFly,  I see your point and agree, for $100 you could learn a lot from sitting in a pro's boat and watching him first hand....etc....

Tin, I do also see this as an arrogant move on BASS' part..etc....so i'm torn.

The thing that I have a problem with is that I am expected to pay money and then do a job!  I would have no problem paying for the learning experience, but I just can't get myself to write that check to go work for BASS....

[Mike 12345]

I think its a pretty cool opportunity.  I was bummed that the co-angler bit went away, but I have warmed up to the Marshal deal.  I know that a lot of you will consider me a complete moron because of that, based on your posts throughout this thread.  However, its a neat deal for me.

Vacation time is not a problem.  I'm going to pull my camper to the

tourney, and stay at a campground there. Minimal costs, really.

And, although lots of you guys are very experienced and terribly good bass fishermen, I am still starting out in this sport, and the opportunity to spend 2-3 days immersed in the sport with top pro anglers, talking to them about techniques, lure selection, boat positioning, etc., is very appealing to me.

It's really easy to drop $100 on fishing stuff at your local sporting goods store, some of which may help you catch some fish. For my money, a hundred bones getting to see how really good anglers do it (and showing me what to change up or do differently when I'm on the water) is money well spent.

I don't really care about being asked to do a few things while I'm on the water. To me, its completely insignificant to the main point of advancing my bass angling knowledge and decision making.

I think if you are already an outstanding bass fisherman, then it may not be a good return on your money.  However, if you are someone with the same experience as me, you may very well get a few fantastic bits of information each day that you might be able to apply and could really propel your technique/presentation/lure selection, etc.

My take on it anyway.

[zbass]

mike12345 hit it on the head as far as I'm concerned. If you look at it as a learning tool, it's well worth it. If you were in it to make money as a co then it's not. I have been a co and an observer. Yes, I would rather fish, but I learned a lot as an observer that has helped my game plan. If you treat them with respect, then that's what you get back. If they want to talk then talk. If not, bring an ipod. There are plenty of other tourny trails out there to make money at.

You don't see bob riding with dale jr. do you. If it is truly a pro sport, then it needs to be truly a pro sport.

[fishfordollars]

I can see it now. A marshall and a pro in a fist fight on the front deck. When that marshall calls him out on bending a rule it will be on.

I might pay the hundred to watch.

Maybe we can get Ossama(If we can ever find him)to target espn. I would pay to watch that also.

And while we are at it let's let him do the BCS too.

[Jeremy D.]

The funny thing is the people on here doggin it will prob. be the first to sign up!.!>  haha ;D

[Mike 12345]

Sorry, just don't see the humor. Why would that amuse you so?

[J Francho]

There is just something funny about hypocrisy.  Its a dark humor thing.

[senko_77]

The funny thing is the people on here doggin it will prob. be the first to sign up!.!> haha ;D

LOL.  So true.

[Mike 12345]

Oh well, I still think it will be a great learning tool.

[Mike 12345]

The funny thing is the people on here doggin it will prob. be the first to sign up!.!> haha ;D

I have to apologize to you on this-- I just reread your post, and see what you meant.  No disrespect intended.

[fishfordollars]

Good job guys. Now that's they way to head off an issue. Congratulations to the both of you.

[I Love BassResource]

I'll pay a hundred bucks(and other misc fees) to watch one of those cats for three straight days.  I could care less if chumps down the line snicker at my cool pimpin Bass marshall shirt.

8-)

[fishfordollars]

I'll pay a hundred bucks(and other misc fees) to watch one of those cats for three straight days. I could care less if chumps down the line snicker at my cool pimpin Bass marshall shirt.

8-)

That cool, pimpin, bass shirt would probably fetch 500.00 from some want-a-be on ebay when you get tired of it.

[Grey Wolf]

Could some one tell what the 100.00 fee is for ?

[flechero]

Could some one tell what the 100.00 fee is for ?

I would guess it pays for the salary of the "teacher" and the apparel. ?  I also think it would eliminate some of the people who wouldn't take it seriously.  

[Grey Wolf]

Could some one tell what the 100.00 fee is for ?

I would guess it pays for the salary of the "teacher" and the apparel. ? I also think it would eliminate some of the people who wouldn't take it seriously.

Thank you.

[Mike 12345]

I have a related question regarding this opportunity.  I know that co-angler ettiquette would suggest that one should help out the boater with gas money.

What is you(re) collective opinion on this with the Marshal program?

[preach4bass]

No

[Zel]

I think they first need to get a spell checker at BASS or learn how to spell responsiblity (responsibility) under YOUR COMMITMENT TO BASS.  Time to unleash the Long Mike!

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/tournaments/elite/news/story?page=b_elites_marshal_program

[Bass Dude]

I have no issues with the Marshall program or that BASS did away with the to co's.  A co-angler I still has a multitude of tournament organizations to choose from as well as the different "divisions" within BASS (opens, fed, etc).  People talk as though BASS eliminated the only option for co-anglers to fish.  I am of the view that they are Pro's and Joe Fishermen from Bunghole, USA shouldn't get in the way of their livelyhood, especially since the Co's have other avenues.

That being said, all of you who hate BASS and what they are doing---how many have eliminated their membership to BASS? How many don't read the magazine or watch the tourney shows on Saturday mornings?  Did any of you write letters to BASS?  I'm guessing not a lot of you took this step to show how much this bothers you.  Get what you can out of BASS and let them run their organization.  The elimination of Co's is not as horific as some make it out to be.  

[warmer]

this is hilarious!

- i love the exposure that b.a.s.s. gives fishing. it seems to be increasing, and i imagine they have done enough market testing to determine that they can draw enough "marshalls" at 100 a pop.

- you dont have to go, so why do you care if someone else will.

- the snitching problem that big daddy "cool" diesel was addressing was also a problem with co-anglers so i dont see that this is a new change.

- i could not be happier to see them get the co-angler out of the boat. how horrible would it be to have worked hard locating, managing, and protecting fish for 4 days of hard practice, wake up on tournament day confident you have a shot at $100,000 dollars based on what youd found, shake hands with a competitor in the back of the boat who donks a 10 pounder on the top of the head. your ten pounder. forget about it, good riddance co-anglers.

- carrying on on the co-angler theme.  co-anglers effect the outcome.  a good fisherman in the back of the boat can help you or screw you up.  they can help if they help refine your pattern, hurt if they catch your fish.  a bad co-angler can help or hurt you.  either way, they add an element to the game and effect the outcome.  

- hurray for the marshalls!

[Steve C]

Being a newbie, I would have liked to do this but the only tourney I could get to (kentucky lake) is already full with 22 on the waiting list.  I would have been nice to just watch a pro fish and see what they were using and doing.

Would have been well worth the $100 for me.

No need to apply this year ... at least for that tourney.