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 Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/04/25 01:42 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Don’t know why you think old guys aren’t smart enough to find fish with ffs because it s false. Ffs ain’t rocket science it’s just a step away from fishing in aquarium. I don’t care if it’s used or not but don’t tell me you’re the greatest while using ffs . J. D  So, what you’re saying is that the olds enjoy donating their money to the ‘yutes? He is saying he doesn’t know what he is talking about. I want to bring one of these old codgers with me and show me how to program my “scope” so the fish just jump in the boat. SteezMacQueen will show you  All I can teach is how to go though several packs of shaky head hooks anymore. I used four packs yesterday for two fish.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/04/25 01:49 AM
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rickt300
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It was always about the money. Monetizing fishing sucked, still sucks and will continue to suck.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/04/25 02:52 AM
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B.K.S.
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Pro fishing has become a joke full of people dreaming they will be the next clunn or kvd.
Not to mention ffs has drove a lot of viewers away. YouTube content creators and ffs in tournaments
have had a negative effect on so- called professional anglers.
Only ones driven away by FFS is technology challenged olds. If anything FFS has brought in a whole new generation of fisherman. My old feelings are hurt, I need a good discrimination lawyer. Anyone know if AARP has a discount for one? 😎
B.K.S.
Team Seale Custom Baits
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
#15322192
02/04/25 02:53 AM
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SC-001
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to answer your question, no one will care but a few of us here that post about it all the time
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/04/25 03:16 AM
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basscaster46
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Didn’t say they jump in the boat but if you find them and can see where they are and how they react or not to you offering you certainly have a leg up. And don’t give that [censored] about just another tool bs. J. D.
I got all day I’m retired
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: B.K.S.]
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02/04/25 03:27 AM
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tmd11111
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Pro fishing has become a joke full of people dreaming they will be the next clunn or kvd.
Not to mention ffs has drove a lot of viewers away. YouTube content creators and ffs in tournaments
have had a negative effect on so- called professional anglers.
Only ones driven away by FFS is technology challenged olds. If anything FFS has brought in a whole new generation of fisherman. My old feelings are hurt, I need a good discrimination lawyer. Anyone know if AARP has a discount for one? 😎 I didn't know you had feelings On a side note, how's retirement going? Looking forward to doing the same in a few months
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: basscaster46]
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02/04/25 03:43 AM
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grandbassslayer
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Didn’t say they jump in the boat but if you find them and can see where they are and how they react or not to you offering you certainly have a leg up. And don’t give that [censored] about just another tool bs. J. D. lol whatever. I can find fish pretty much seven days a week- getting them to bite takes real skills
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
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02/04/25 04:56 AM
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grout-scout
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Didn’t say they jump in the boat but if you find them and can see where they are and how they react or not to you offering you certainly have a leg up. And don’t give that [censored] about just another tool bs. J. D. And once again, if it’s so easy why are so many old tour guys getting their brains beat in and getting kicked out of the leagues? 
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/04/25 02:01 PM
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B.K.S.
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Pro fishing has become a joke full of people dreaming they will be the next clunn or kvd.
Not to mention ffs has drove a lot of viewers away. YouTube content creators and ffs in tournaments
have had a negative effect on so- called professional anglers.
Only ones driven away by FFS is technology challenged olds. If anything FFS has brought in a whole new generation of fisherman. My old feelings are hurt, I need a good discrimination lawyer. Anyone know if AARP has a discount for one? 😎 I didn't know you had feelings On a side note, how's retirement going? Looking forward to doing the same in a few months When I get my barn finally setup like I want it will be better, more fishing time in the future! You’ll enjoy it.
B.K.S.
Team Seale Custom Baits
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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02/04/25 02:48 PM
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HDVS
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Didn’t say they jump in the boat but if you find them and can see where they are and how they react or not to you offering you certainly have a leg up. And don’t give that [censored] about just another tool bs. J. D. lol whatever. I can find fish pretty much seven days a week- getting them to bite takes real skills I hope when I grow up I can be as awesome as u!! LOL! Maybe u could sign a jersey for me?
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/04/25 02:52 PM
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I think the term professional fishing is misleading. I will guess that there are under 100 professional fishermen (tournament winnings + social media revenue + sponsorships + guiding revenue + lure/tackle company revenue/ownership + tournament trail ownership percentage then subtract overhead costs) who thrive.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
#15322545
02/04/25 04:41 PM
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SoonerDG
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comment on MLF conroe thread predicts professional fishing as we know it will be gone in 5 years….if that happens,how will companies in fishing industry introduce, promote or advertise their products? people don’t read magazines or newspapers anymore…
my prediction is just what MLF is doing and that is reduce the number of elite tour level fishermen to a number that the fishing industry will provide sponsorship to …. and fishermen and tournaments will provide the viewership and exposure the industry must have…
I’ve been told that sponsorship provides the income a professional fisherman must have to support his family….tournament winnings are just a bonus.. LOL, just about any fishing product company will tell you that the majority of their promotions are now done on Youtube/social media. Most, if not all, of them have scaled their sponsorship of pro fishing WAY back already.
"Life is a matter of luck and the odds of success are in no way enhanced by extreme caution." - Erich Topp, German U-boat Commander, 1943.
When in doubt, set the hook.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: SoonerDG]
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02/04/25 05:30 PM
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petro
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comment on MLF conroe thread predicts professional fishing as we know it will be gone in 5 years….if that happens,how will companies in fishing industry introduce, promote or advertise their products? people don’t read magazines or newspapers anymore…
my prediction is just what MLF is doing and that is reduce the number of elite tour level fishermen to a number that the fishing industry will provide sponsorship to …. and fishermen and tournaments will provide the viewership and exposure the industry must have…
I’ve been told that sponsorship provides the income a professional fisherman must have to support his family….tournament winnings are just a bonus.. LOL, just about any fishing product company will tell you that the majority of their promotions are now done on Youtube/social media. Most, if not all, of them have scaled their sponsorship of pro fishing WAY back already. Then how do I buy baits? I watch zero youtube and only scan facebook. Cuz I go to store or retailer directly. I never buy baits or boats or products based on some “pro”. Most of its junk anyway.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/04/25 05:49 PM
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nfhbass
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Petro, you aren’t influenced in any way? You don’t read a fishing magazine, articles online, anything?
There is a pile of good information available on YouTube that isn’t junk, you should check it out.
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Re: if professional fishing goes away?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/04/25 05:57 PM
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rickys
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I honestly can't think of anything I have purchased that I saw a pro using or promoting somewhat recently. Youtube sways my purchasing more than anything these days. I honestly don't see any value sponsoring a "PRO" in fishing unless they have a really big social media presence, and most don't. PRO's living off sponsorship money is going to be a thing of the past soon I believe. PRO's will be kids being paid by their mommy's and daddy's. That's where it's headed, and I'm good with that.
Last edited by rickys; 02/04/25 05:58 PM.
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