I think he's chasing peacocks down in the Amazon. He'll chime in when he gets back

I was wrong about how long BASS would last and now believe with growth of high school and college tourneys,there is room for two professional trails…..keep in mind that KVD,wheeler,Defoe,Evers ,Morgan,strider and 74 more still believe MLF is the best choice for them……

Where else can they go? Most cannot go back to BASS without requalifying through the Opens. KVD is retiring after this season.

That’s our Trapper!

Wonder why he didn’t address the “mass exodus if they didn’t change back to 5 fish limit” though.

I have no information or connection to MLF organization nor any of it’s fishermen…..I have no idea whether there would have been a mass exodus or not but I believe that the members were allowed to vote on the issue….I am a fan of both MLF and BASS…..all I have tried to is point out the obvious….the huge increase in TV exposure for the fishermen and their sponsors and the sharing of TV,sponsor and venue revenue plus being the #1 rated outdoor TV show that MLF has provided….

Just stop already…..

I've looked at what the payout is for an average PGA tournament vs what most pro bass tournaments pay. It's been a while but even with what MLF is doing there is still a huge gap. If MLF is as strong as they claim to be why aren't they closer to pro golf on payouts?[img]https://brandongaille.com/24-bass-fishing-industry-statistics-and-trends/[/img] Stats from 2018 but still should be quite relevant. If the sport is bringing in this kind of cash and participation??????

you're that guy

#superfan

This is hilarious....the reason payouts aren't close to what PGA pays out is very simple. Golf makes WAY more money then Bass Fishing. Same goes for most other sports. As much as we want to believe Bass Fishing has increased in popularity or that this industry can some how match other main stream sports, its just not going to happen. The data proves it.

Golf sells beer. Fishing sells baits. Big difference in money.

Golf sells BMW's, Lexus', Porsche's, Cadillac's, Range Rovers and investment services... Fishing sells the High Life, Bud Light and Mt. Dew... Dan

Yet arguably the best angler in tbe BPT is choosing to publicly debut a boat he helped design at the Classic. You have to admit there is a little irony there.

I think that’s a business decision, just like the decision to leave was, they are doing what’s best for them.

Because he wants people to see it before waiting 6-9 months. Haha.

You wouldn't figure he would want to debut it at an event of an organization that is supposed to be done or at best a third tier league by now per the OP. Surely those 1153 hours of TV time spread out over 12 channels would suffice.