If you had the chance to sit down with one professional angler 1 on 1 and honestly talk FISHING...

[Md]

...for an entire day, who would it be? What I would like to know is who you think your fishing style is similar to on the professional side? Or maybe whom you try to emulate(be like)?

[Md]

OK, so here goes! I'm partial to KVD being from the Northern lakes that I fish but my fishing style is more finesse than power. That being said, I'd love to sit down with Aaron Martins and pick his brain on how/what/why he fishes the way he does in different situations. He is a factor in almost all the tournaments across the U.S. and mostly uses the tactics I consider my strengths. I'm not saying he's my favorite fisherman, just the most similar to my fishing tactic wise.

[tnbassfisher]

I would sit down with any that were willing. Learning tips from the greatest, and how to manage a good fishing career. KVD I guess would have to be the best at doing so.

[fourbizz]

Of all the fishermen who I would most like to pick their brains, none of them are professional anglers.

[Tin]

Of all the fishermen who I would most like to pick their brains, none of them are professional anglers.

x2

[Md]

I understand that with you Fourbizz, but come on Tin?

[Long Mike]

I agree with those above.  While it would be a lot of fun talking with the Pros, I would much prefer to learn from a guy who has fished his favorite lake for years and knows it like the back of his hand.  Wham-bam-thank-you-mamm techniques are all well and good for the pros, but I do not fish tournaments, nor do I want to.

[Hammer 4]

I would have to agree with the others..gettin the "secrets" ect for local water would be neat..One guy I would like to talk to though, would be Mike Long.

[Mattlures]

Mike Long is very aproachable. He is doing a seminar in a couple weeks and he going to make it more like a classroom then a presentation. You can pick his brain all you want. He is very helpful.

I also agee with the others. As much as I think the pros are studs their style of fishing doesnt get me excited. I have also met and talked with most of them. Most are friendly and easy to talk to. A long time ago I was  a little star struck but now I see them as fisherman just like me and have no problem talking to them just like the guys in a tackle store.

[Big Bait Fishing]

at the bass-a-thon , i talked with Scott Martin and Gregg Hackney for a couple of hours !! both those guys are very approachable and answered alot of questions i had . mike Long was there but i did not talk to him ....................   :

[Chris]

Of all the fishermen who I would most like to pick their brains, none of them are professional anglers.

+1

[Catt]

What if we already did 

[TimJ]

I am with most of you in that I would learn much from any pro or great local to whom I could talk...but being from this area, I think that I would like to pick Steve Clapper's brain on 1) Erie and 2) St.Clair...but mostly Erie!

TJ

[Lucky Craft Man]

My biggest weak point when it comes to fishing is new water.  It seem that the first time I hit a new lake I have trouble, but after a few trips, I seem to do progressively better.  So, I would like to talk to any top professional (KVD, Skeet Reese, etc) on how I can be more successful my first time on new water as opposed to developing some level of success by my third or fourth trip.

[angler1]

I would love to talk to someone who will tell me the 100% truth on their tactics, lures, and presentations. Perhaps someone from BR.

[J Francho]

I've had several conversations recently with professional anglers, though not tour pros. The people I've spoke to are guides, and make their living putting clients on fish. That's more impressive than winning any tournament, to me, and their knowledge of their waters is remarkable.

[Shane Procell]

When I run across an "old timer" on my local waters I always try to find out how it was back in the day. I take time to listen to their stories and ask alot of questions, especially what was working for them then. I have put many tricks in my tackle box that I have incorporated into my guide service. I have also spoken with several "Pros and Celebrity" fishermen but honestly more information came from the "old men". The old timers have nothing to loose by helping you and are usually more approachable.

[fishfordollars]

What if we already did

Yep, X2.

Been so long ago I forgot most of what they tried to tell me. If I had to pick now it would be Greg Hackney.

[roadwarrior]

Big O

At last year's BassResource.com Roadtrip

(Kentucky Lake), Big O spent time with

all the guys sharing casual conversation.

One of his comments changed a fundamental

philosophy I had held for many years. Color

matters...Even when you are enjoying a big

bite with a certain color, you might do better

with the RIGHT color!

[senile1]

I agree with those who have stated that they would prefer to speak with a guide, old-timer, or angler who is familiar and extremely proficient at fishing his/her particular lakes. 

[deep_wormin]

If I got the chance to sit down and talk to a pro angler it would be Rick Clunn.         

[Crestliner2008]

Easy choice for me....Al Lindner. I've been following him since he was on the pro tour back in the 80's. I even have his original "Book On Fishing", published back in the 70's with his brother, Ron and Bill Binkleman. In those days, these guys were associated solely with the "Lindy/Little Joe" company. Man, can those guys fish!

I just recently parted ways with the original first 70 issues of the "In-Fisherman" magazine. Gave it to a local teacher to use as reference material for his students.

[Tin]

I understand that with you Fourbizz, but come on Tin?

I have had the opportunity to fish with Tommy Biffle, Denny Brauer, and others and it is cool to hear their stories and learn from them. But I would love to fish with guys like 5BL on Smith Mountain and learn the whole deep cranking thing, or go swimbait fishing with Bizzle on those Cali lakes, or see what I could learn from Catt when it comes to grass fishing.

Just because these guys have done this and just about mastered the craft and I feel as though they are weakness areas for me.

[Tin]

If I got the chance to sit down and talk to a pro angler it would be Rick Clunn.

It's like being stoned and talking to Buddah.  ;D

[SPEEDBEAD.]

If I got the chance to sit down and talk to a pro angler it would be Rick Clunn.

It's like being stoned and talking to Buddah. ;D

What's wrong with that?   

I dont have anyone in mind, but someone who is at the top of their game reading electronics would be fun to spend a day with.