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"