A-Rig Banned for Elite and Classic

I knew this was coming...

Just like any other tool used in fishing and hunting, the right place at the right time.....

Just read this. So I guess this will do away with the double fluke rig as well.

Yes, they did.

Not just the A Rig, but many other two bait combinations.

The rule change, which does not apply to Bassmaster Open, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, College B.A.S.S. and other events, clarifies the intent of long-standing rules permitting only one rod, one reel and one cast at a time. No longer permitted are double soft jerkbait rigs, drop shot rigs with jigs used as weights, double topwater setups and other multi-lure rigs, such as “umbrella rigs.”

A rig controversy continues.

Like sands through an hour glass

Think about it whether it be pro or con, what is the difference in using more than one rod at a time compared to the A-Rig???? You can't use more than one rod at a time in tournaments but can use 5-6 baits on one rig????

"It's okay to buy fish from your coanglers, just don't try to buy them with more than one bill at a time."

I'll call it the Wellman rig.

BASS has lost their minds.

That was funny, I don't care who you are!!!!!

I can live with the A-rig or do without it, doesn't matter to me. Not near as controversial IMO as telling guys they can't make boat choices as the situation calls for, or even more controversial...... negotiating (since when do we negotiate with rule violators ?)with a clear cut incidence of cheating to result in allowing that person to compete going forward. Yes B.A.S.S has lost it's mind. Like I said, on any given day can someone tell me what side of the fence B.A.S.S. is going to be on?

I heard that Gordon Stouffer with Media Bass was a major player in this decision with his ruling earlier this month to limit the number of baits allowed on the A-Rig.
As unpopular as it was, the Texas native pioneered the grass root effort that helped lead to this historic BASS decision.

"sarcastic comedy"

So now if smaller trails and organizations follow suit and ban them also, I guess those who spent $10-$30 a piece on the "A Rigs" to fish in tourneys have something cool to use as a wind chime or a ornament on next years Christmas Tree.

The people selling the made some quick cash , so there is 1 positive..

Yea, IMO it's all good. As long as legislatures continue to allow it for recreational fishing. We'll see.

I'll buy all of you tournament guys ARigs for 50 cent apiece. I was actually kind of shocked at this decision after reading this piece, yesterday.

http://www.bassfan.com/docktalk.asp?id=8629#8629

get 10 of them and troll DD22's on Falcon catch 20-60 bass per pass!

I'm in on that

Good for them something just didn't seem right about the A Rig.

What a joke. It's a tool not a miracle fix jeez. They want it to get back to old fishing take away the depthfinders, maps, and practice. I don't even throw the a-rig as I personally can't stop laughing when I try. I just feel that if they are wanting to make the trail so even and fair they should all use same rig,same setup, and No known lake locations before hand. Just my opinion. Just let these guys fish come'on.

If they all have them what's the big deal?

I think this is a good idea. At least for competitive events. I always felt like casting out multiple lures in one retrieve was 'cheating'. I'm sure many disagree but I am all for this new rule.

As far as recreational angling is concerned, let her rip haha.

sometimes we make things complicated by trying to make them simpler.


but like stated b4 its still legal to "buy fish"

There goes that market! LOL