Whos better in your opinion? Ricky Vandergriff or Tom Mayne? Why? How do they differ?

Tom.

Look up both of their tournament records over the last ten years and you will see that Tom is the clear choice. Both are good guys.

Tom hands down!!

Tom!!

Tom Mayne is who I would choose. He can help you understand the why and how to catch the fish. He knows seasonal migration routes, typical starting patterns, etc. He is a stand up guy that I look up to!

I don't know the other guide. Sorry.

+1 for Big Game Mayne!

Anyone know about Robert Baxter?Thanks for any input.

Robert knows where they live on Palestine, I recommend him for sure

Like I said before, look at all three of their track records over the years and you will see one clear choice.

I know a lot of people have there friends post and boost them up. But all I can say is look at the Media Bass standings for this year. I put it this way, in 3 years ALOT of stuff changes. So look it up all but one tournament was on Lake Palestine!

Leaving the topic a little bit but how are guides allowed to fish the media tourneys? Wording in the rules is a little gray.

17. Fishing Guides who have guided for black bass on tournament lake during two-months (60 days) prior to tournament and Anglers who participate in a National Circuit and have winnings of $50,000.00 or more during the previous calendar year will not be eligible to compete, unless said person has fished in the preceding tournament of same division. Championships are considered the final event in each division.

So does this mean as long as they do not guide 60 days prior to the first tourney they are allowed to guide between rest of the tourneys without restrictions. ?

Just curious. Not trying to call anyone out.

I do not know any of the guides mentioned but Palestine isn't a hard lake to catch fish on. Hard to navigate but the fish are where they should be.

Look up the tournament circuit that pays the big money for the area also. The Fishers of Men North Central Division. Don't play the politician game and pick and choose just a few things instead of looking at the big picture! Also, if you notice, a lot of the guys recommending Tom are from other areas and are his customers. That's the best testimony you can get. I know all three guys and they are all fun guys to be around. I would just go with an experienced guy with a long track record of excellence.

Tom Mayne
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Tom & I had great trips, enjoyed his knowledge of Palestine & bass fishing.

I just don't see how a guide can make living on Palestine. To win big you will all but destroy your equipment.