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How much skill do professional fishermen really have?
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:00 pm
Of course they are better fishermen than most because they go all the time, but I just have a feeling that with todays technology that you see in boats there isnt as much skill involved except reading a computer map that shows you where to cast.
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Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:01 pm to ToulatownTiger
knowledge=skill
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:09 pm to aVatiger
quote:
knowledge=skill
this
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:10 pm to ToulatownTiger
it's about finding fish not catching fish
assuming you are serious and not temporarily impaired
assuming you are serious and not temporarily impaired
This post was edited on 8/15/15 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:10 pm to ToulatownTiger
I have a feeling you're wrong.
I don't keep up with BASS, but it seems that KVD has been kicking arse for years. It's like he's on a different level than the rest of the other pros. It's not like he is working off a different map.
Even like the guy from BR, they changed the rules to keep him out of a tourney. Dude has skill.
I don't keep up with BASS, but it seems that KVD has been kicking arse for years. It's like he's on a different level than the rest of the other pros. It's not like he is working off a different map.
Even like the guy from BR, they changed the rules to keep him out of a tourney. Dude has skill.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:28 pm to DownSouthDave
Im just saying how Edwin Evers just had 3 12" monitors on the front of his boat showing where fish are doesnt seem too skillful
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:30 pm to ToulatownTiger
They are usually fishing massive bodies of water. They still have to know where fish are most likely to be based on current conditions. I don't thing they just ride around until fish show up on monitor.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:36 pm to Tino
If it didnt require skill every lake in America would be fished out.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:36 pm to ToulatownTiger
It still takes skill to pattern and catch them. And even more skill to catch the big ones. The technology out there helps everyone become more sucessful, weekend Warriors and pros. But there is still a gap.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:54 pm to ToulatownTiger
Go to youtube and search "Bill Dance Bloopers"
Posted on 8/15/15 at 4:57 pm to kywildcatfanone
Whoever can hire the most scouts wins the most tournaments.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 5:10 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
That too
Posted on 8/15/15 at 5:15 pm to Tino
Scouts is a big factor. You think KVD knew the tank ponds held big fish before he won the classic??? Hell yes he did. Probably had several guys scouting spots for him.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 5:20 pm to ToulatownTiger
Jesus. 
Have a downvote
Have a downvote
Posted on 8/15/15 at 5:55 pm to ToulatownTiger
quote:
t I just have a feeling that with todays technology that you see in boats there isnt as much skill involved except reading a computer map that shows you where to cast.
quote:
I just have a feeling
Clearly, because if you had any experience in the matter, you wouldn't post this drivel.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:05 pm to ToulatownTiger
You guys laugh, but it's a valid point. Technology has made fishing (and hunting) much easier than it was in the old days. Sure, the better fishermen are probably still at the top. But, the skills required to catch a lot of big fish have certainly dropped.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:19 pm to ToulatownTiger
Pros have experience and practice. I've heard it said that to be a good guitarist you need to put in 1,000 of practice. To be a pro quality fisherman, I'd guess 1,000 hours would be the minimum. You have to learn how to read water, landscape and weather. You can't just plug in a screen and have enough knowledge to fish like a pro.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:35 pm to Teague
It was more enjoyable around here in your absense....
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:38 pm to ToulatownTiger
I think many fish are bait shy. You ever walked up to a mountain creek or a pond that gets no pressure? Those fish will bite a shiny hook. Catch and release teaches them fast to not eat crappy presented baits...
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