If everyone can utilize them you can't call it an advantage.

Not a hater, but think it is a problem for tournaments because of the number of fish "hooked" outside the mouth..maybe a rule that all fish must be hooked in the mouth, just like bed fishing, but kinda hard to enforce. Understand the argument that the same applies to jerkbaits and topwaters. I do have them, but certainly not my favorite or go-to bait.

You really think so? I don't. But then again, that's just what I think.

Sort of like your quote is just what you think.

My opinion of an umbrella rig is it is a fishing lure designed primarily from commercial saltwater fishing; modified for bass fishing in freshwater.

Taking into consideration the commercial saltwater application to catch as many fish as possible for commercial sale, the umbrella rig has a stigma about it that it is a "no talent" bait. Throw it out, let it go to the depth desired, and reel/troll; not like using one lure to entice a fish to strike a presentation you manipulate to get the bite.

In other words, the "haters" want to compete in a forum where, "I put my skill up against yours". Not against a technique that takes almost no skill and catches multiple fish (even a limit) in one throw. When viewed with the stigma of saltwater application, simple cast & reel non-manipulation, and multi-fish catches; the umbrella rig is viewed as unsporting to some anglers.

Maybe "advantage" is the wrong word. It's more like it levels the playing field and allows people who would not normally be in the hunt to challenge in some cases.

I guess it doesn't matter whether or not I agree with their use. As of right now, they are legal and allowed in tournaments - and that's all that matters.

My opinion of an umbrella rig is it is a fishing lure designed primarily from commercial saltwater fishing; modified for bass fishing in freshwater.

Taking into consideration the commercial saltwater application to catch as many fish as possible for commercial sale, the umbrella rig has a stigma about it that it is a "no talent" bait. Throw it out, let it go to the depth desired, and reel/troll; not like using one lure to entice a fish to strike a presentation you manipulate to get the bite.

In other words, the "haters" want to compete in a forum where, "I put my skill up against yours". Not against a technique that takes almost no skill and catches multiple fish (even a limit) in one throw. When viewed with the stigma of saltwater application, simple cast & reel non-manipulation, and multi-fish catches; the umbrella rig is viewed as unsporting to some anglers.

My opinion of an umbrella rig is it is a fishing lure designed primarily from commercial saltwater fishing; modified for bass fishing in freshwater.

Taking into consideration the commercial saltwater application to catch as many fish as possible for commercial sale, the umbrella rig has a stigma about it that it is a "no talent" bait. Throw it out, let it go to the depth desired, and reel/troll; not like using one lure to entice a fish to strike a presentation you manipulate to get the bite. THis is what i think exactly. Dont hate anyone for using one, and its actually a great idea. But just seems "talentless" in competetive fishing.

In other words, the "haters" want to compete in a forum where, "I put my skill up against yours". Not against a technique that takes almost no skill and catches multiple fish (even a limit) in one throw. When viewed with the stigma of saltwater application, simple cast & reel non-manipulation, and multi-fish catches; the umbrella rig is viewed as unsporting to some anglers.

All I know is I have yet to catch a fish or get a strike on one. I'm sure I need to keep at it and find the correct retrieve.

Throw it out, let it go to the depth desired, and reel/troll; not like using one lure to entice a fish to strike a presentation you manipulate to get the bite.

Not against a technique that takes almost no skill and catches multiple fish (even a limit) in one throw. When viewed with the stigma of saltwater application, simple cast & reel non-manipulation, and multi-fish catches;

I can tell you haven't spent much time throwing it.

BTW the rule at the KYKX Big Bass Bonanza about no A-rigs....LMAO!

There is much more to it than simply casting it out and reeling it straight in. How you retrieve it makes a big difference.