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 Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: Mark Jones]
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10/05/18 11:33 PM
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Mark Jones
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It will all play out in the coming year. Will be fun to watch.
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: J.P. Greeson]
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10/05/18 11:41 PM
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I would be willing to bet the number of people that golf compared to the number of people who fish is 10 to 1.... maybe even higher. Yeah, Tiger definitely helped golf gain popularity among non-golfers, but Id still bet something like 80% of PGAs TV viewership plays golf or used to play golf. Most people I talk to about fishing that dont fish think of fishing as Sitting in a boat/on the bank with a beer in your hand watching a bobber. Were still a long ways from being where golf is IMO. But as a current fan, Im thankful for more opportunities to watch the top level compete. Fishing ranks as the 4th most popular participation sport in the country, beating out bicycling, bowling, basketball, golf, jogging, baseball, softball, soccer, football and skiing. Only walking, swimming and camping are more popular in fact, fishing is more popular than golf and tennis combined. https://outdoorindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2016-Special-Report-on-Fishing_FINAL_WEB1.pdf I betcha if the PGA had done a participation report all those figures would change.
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: Mark Jones]
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10/06/18 01:31 AM
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fisherman2012
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Golf will always be a more easy and appealing sport since it cost so much more less Play and be involved. If you want to get into bass tourney fishing youve got to it jerseys 5000 dollars worth of electronics 2 power poles at 5000 and a 50,000 dollar boat to look good. So not anyone can be able to look good or compete. With golf all you gotta have is a few clubs and beer
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: fisherman2012]
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10/06/18 01:35 AM
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Txduckhunter
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Golf will always be a more easy and appealing sport since it cost so much more less Play and be involved. If you want to get into bass tourney fishing youve got to it jerseys 5000 dollars worth of electronics 2 power poles at 5000 and a 50,000 dollar boat to look good. So not anyone can be able to look good or compete. With golf all you gotta have is a few clubs and beer Yet my little brother fishes put of a 14'jon with no electronics and cashes checks..
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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10/06/18 03:16 AM
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fisherman2012
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Thats as about as spot on as you can get
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: Txduckhunter]
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10/06/18 03:24 AM
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fisherman2012
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Yes you can catch bass out of a John boat or a big ranger just the same. Im just pointing out what bass fishing is or has become:
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: Mark Jones]
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10/07/18 07:49 PM
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I would like to know what audience they are thinking they are going reach? Fisherman are fisherman. You aren't going to attract a new demographic just because you change the format of a sport that is very much a niche sport. It is still fishing. You are just trying to catch more smaller fish. The fan-base for BASS has grown bigger and better each year because they put on a show at all their events. That is how you get new fans. Young kids come to weigh-ins for games and lights and music. They care nothing about listening to Brent Ehler explain catching 35 one pounders on a drop shot. MLF is a great supplement to professional bass fishing in its current format. JMO.
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: J.H.S.]
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10/08/18 02:14 AM
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Mark Jones
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I would like to know what audience they are thinking they are going reach? Fisherman are fisherman. You aren't going to attract a new demographic just because you change the format of a sport that is very much a niche sport. It is still fishing. You are just trying to catch more smaller fish. The fan-base for BASS has grown bigger and better each year because they put on a show at all their events. That is how you get new fans. Young kids come to weigh-ins for games and lights and music. They care nothing about listening to Brent Ehler explain catching 35 one pounders on a drop shot. MLF is a great supplement to professional bass fishing in its current format. JMO. They no longer care to be a supplement and therein lies your answer.
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Re: Straight from the pros
[Re: J.H.S.]
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10/08/18 03:48 PM
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JacksonBean
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I would like to know what audience they are thinking they are going reach? Fisherman are fisherman. You aren't going to attract a new demographic just because you change the format of a sport that is very much a niche sport. It is still fishing. You are just trying to catch more smaller fish. The fan-base for BASS has grown bigger and better each year because they put on a show at all their events. That is how you get new fans. Young kids come to weigh-ins for games and lights and music. They care nothing about listening to Brent Ehler explain catching 35 one pounders on a drop shot. MLF is a great supplement to professional bass fishing in its current format. JMO. What an interesting perspective. Have you not witnessed the popularity of the YouTubers? Do you really not seen the growth of High School Bass fishing? The MLF format is fast paced and geared for this newer demographic. My wife, who never fishes, watches MLF with me. It's completely different than watching a "guru" on a private lake whack 7 pounders. BASS and FLW might survive but this is coming and coming BIG. Johnny Morris doesn't go half speed. 
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