I have nothing against either pro involved in the BASS open incident, but with such a public eye on the situation. Why haven't we heard a case close resolution to the incident. I guess I want to see where BASS thought process is as far as rule interpretation and punishment. Anyone feel the same way? Do they feel the arrest was just punishment and nothing further needs to happen, this is almost like some of these NFL and other sports where law enforcement gets involved.

They DQ'd both of the anglers from the tournament. That alone cost Ish $3K+. I think that I read that they are waiting for LEO to finish their investigation to determine if additional penalties are called for.

Gilbert, I don't think discussing this incident further will lead to anything positive. Those involved and B.A.S.S. are the only ones who know what is happening behind the scenes. Whether we ever get an explanation from the circuit is irrelevant to me. What is relevant is the direction tournament bass fishing is headed. I don't like it one bit and I think most will agree with me. Here's an opinion piece from Joe Balog that pretty well sums up my feelings on the debacle.

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http://www.bassfan.com/opinion_article.asp?ID=1298#.VMEVSdLF-So

In today's society, I personally do not think arguing, fighting or even acting like a thug is frowned upon as much as we (fishermen who are generally morally upright) would think. 20 years ago I'd say this is a major black eye to the sport, but nowadays when many of society's children's sports heroes have been arrested for one thing or another, it's not that big of a deal.

And that is very sad.

I don't care over and done with for me. jeez it was a bark a push and a slip and fall. for all I know they watch to much basketball . It was a charging foul at best that ended in a flop or splash .

It's in the courts now. And that could take years. BASS can't do any more till after a verdict.

Very sad.

I think that with all of the years that the pro's have been fishing and this being the first major full contact incident that I can remember, it is probably the best of the best of all professional sports. You watch football and basketball all the time and they fight, hit their wives, get arrested for drugs, wreck their cars while drunk and kill their friends, rape women, and I could probably go on and on if I felt the need to. All in all, the pro bass fishermen (and when I say "PRO" I am referring to those who are making a living by doing it)should have the best reputation of all of the groups of professional sports and the fact there was ONE incident should be a cause to applaud them as a group for their professional behavior instead of hone in on a single incident where things got out of hand.

BASS doesn't owe anyone an explanation or update. They'll handle this process internally and then when they're ready to make a statement I'm sure they will. They made a ruling on the DQ and until further notice that's your notice...

Agree with Chris on this I don't like confrontations on the water in tournaments or otherwise it happens in our local-regional and this incident doesn't help the cause

I think you nailed it Yank, but I bet it doesn't happen again in the near future.

Most of our kids' and grandkids' sports role models today are just a bunch of thugs anyway. Bass fishing used to be an exception to this, but it seems that that has changed, too. It's a sorry window into what's happened to our once-great society, and it's a damned shame. Too many fatherless families, too many parents who depend upon schools to teach morals to their children, too many parents who break the law, and way too much apathy. Just my opinion....

It was good for the sport and it got BASS some publicity.

As far as Bass Fishermen being role models, I look upon them about the same way I look at Professional Bowlers or Dart Player.

Just imagine how many IKE clones will be screaming " IT'S A GIANT !" (1.5 lb'er) in the near future...