Bassmaster Announces HUGE Payout Cut For 2025….Elite Anglers Prepare To Revolt…

[@ladysuds]

They fish 9 weeks over a 5 or 6 month period. This gives them 6 months to guide or work on their social media presence to earn a good living. Otherwise get into another line of work.

[@anklespanker]

Pro's and everyone else needs to face the fact that nobody cares about pros anymore. Get used to lemons. It's just going to get worse from here on out.

[@jasonperry5456]

Agree

[@FisForFishing777]

Saves them 60 grand a year.

[@astrophysicistguy]

So called "pro' tournament fishing has been one big s$!t show for years! They should do the world a favor and shut down completely. Any other name for them are BSEs .. Bass Slaughter Events given the numbers of dead bass seen at the release sites for several days after any event. Mikey Balzz did a great video documenting all the dead 3-5 bass floating in the water 2 days after a typical Guntersville 500 boat BSE ... it's just disgusting ...

[@darrellgrant7615]

If I wanted to watch a bunch of gamers I’d just hang out in my son’s room.

[@Kevin-z2f3p]

Ffs isn’t the cause of the decline of Bassmaster. It’s been in decline for years.

[@GARYDefilipps]

Bass did this to itself . I find it unwatcable somtimes . I dont even care or know whi these anglers are . Electronics have ruined pro fishing . Its to much about electronics instead of raw fishing ability .

[@jeffreyjensen1553]

1000000000%

[@ronsaunders4491]

Yepper

[@ronsaunders4491]

Pro fishing is like everything else in America.Trash

[@BG-bx4ey]

​@@ronsaunders4491It's nice where I live... but I don't have a TV

[@lmramos44]

It’s a hobby, not a job..period.

[@ZZ430T56]

AMEN!

[@mikesheets4332]

@@lmramos44 hell yes couldn’t agree more

[@aggressiveinnovations587]

@@lmramos44 y'all have no idea a Real Job is a hell of a lot easier to maintain believe me folks ..

[@acme9538]

"They are interested in the social media exposure". Says the guy who's shifted to making KZbin videos full time. You should change the name of this channel to 'Randy Blaukat - The Preacher of Doom' . . . . .

[@WesleyWestbrook-iu6cz]

That was not necessary .There’s always a prick in the crowd

[@deline8ed619]

Think Randy would be great in the pickleball space.😬 Go get them riled up instead.🤣👌💪

[@badsinger48]

Great job Randy, I fished my first BASS tournament in 1972, been a Life Member since 74, I agree with you on about 95% of the time. 🚫 FFS 🚫 I don’t watch MLF or BASS anymore, Haters are Like “uninformed Voters” 🎣

[@scottbrewer2221]

Around 1:57 you said the most accurate thing I've heard. Bass fishing is a club sport. Where do pro bass fishermen think all this money for these larger payouts will come from ? If you need higher payouts then there must be entry fees to sweeten the pot. I do not think it is possible in this current climate to get enough sponsorship money to greatly increase the pay outs.

[@Basscater81]

A true blue collar working man hasn’t been able to make it on the circuit since the 90s

[@shawncramer9278]

Or ever, actually

[@mikelalonde6874]

Facts

[@Basscater81]

@@shawncramer9278 with a wife and kids you’re probably correct

[@AlfredMorganFishing]

All good points, crazy you can be on the elite series and not having companies chasing you down

[@mikeandrade586]

There are other KZbinrs who have done the math based on results of real pros. They include that last year they paid an entry fee and compared the overall earnings. Calculations are done without any sponsor money involved. They make less with the new rules, a lot less. And I'm willing to wager sponsors will pay less now. At first I thought this was good, but after seeing the math I really can't believe that anymore. I do think Randy has a way of coming across biased towards old school fishing, but in this case he is correct, but isn't able to show the math fully. Seek a little deeper into the topic and you'll find what I'm talking about.

[@Tommy-h4b]

Thank you very much for the video sir.

[@slayerstacker2074]

I agree with everything you have said on this entire topic. You are nailing it.

[@noswad75]

Time to man up and get a real job!

[@aggressiveinnovations587]

Obviously you're not a tournament fisherman a real job would be easier !!!

[@glynnreid1217]

@@aggressiveinnovations587 Duh, rocket science?

[@MikeIzzy2514]

This will stop the guys from just trying to make 10g and now they will have to really fish to make the money, only the strongest will survive and thats what it should be like at the elites

[@singletrackmarc819]

Bs!! You don't know what your talking about. This is a professional sport and these guys are spending minimum 3k for the cost of every tournament so to even break even they have to come in atleast 19th place. It is bs and this is the end of the elite series

[@MikeIzzy2514]

@@singletrackmarc819 thats how it should be, the best will be at the top and the rest that cant survive will move on for other pros, time to get off mommy’s titty and stop floating around the 50 mark just to survive and to just stay on the elites

[@TiredAmerican247]

@@singletrackmarc819oh well. Maybe the $100k bass boats that people need to mortgage will drop in price.

[@glynnreid1217]

@@singletrackmarc819 I side with Mike on this one. If you don't finish in the top ten, you lose money.

[@nebula3471]

Here's the reality. In order to be an Elite angler you need to perform. PGA Tour pros don't pay entry fees but they pay their travel expenses like anglers. If they play well they earn more money and more sponsors will want to sign them. I don't think Elite anglers should pay to play. But I'm sorry if you don't perform your not going to make money doing this. If I'm not in the top 40 of my job on a particular week I won't get paid either.

[@nebula3471]

@ not even close. But to be fair the PGA is able to distribute more money because they get a lot more TV money and ticket sales. But like in BASS if you don’t make the cut you don’t get paid.

[@robertdtimmerman]

If I was a pro angler, I would be telling myself it’s time to find another line of work. If my employer treated me 1/2 as bad as BASS does to pro anglers, I would not stay with that employer. I certainly would not stand for my salary being cut in half. Anglers are going to have to band together and stand against these tournament organizations. Either that, or find a new line of work.

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

After reading comments , holy there are alot of ppl that need to go back to 2nd grade and learn basic math. This country is doomed the level of ignorance just keeps spreading

[@renaudtheis1197]

Probably the same people who want more government programs but then surprised when taxes go up.

[@cwskoshikun]

Huh? Sounds like you've been drinking the Kool aid. Our country is great and don't let anyone else tell you different. If you don't like it, leave 😊

[@BobbyMartin-gu6wm]

I applaud BASS for helping the anglers with there entries!

[@aggressiveinnovations587]

Jesus Christ dude did you just say that ???

[@jwblount7802]

So lets ask this question... You mentioned the no entry fee is good if a major sponsor would step up and keep the payout the same but said sponsor say's they will do it but with no Livescope bans or limitations.. Would you and the other pros still bitch about the livescope as a cheater or just hush up and take the money?

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

Consistent amglers are getting screwed bigly

[@jasonperry5456]

Lol....very bigly

[@WillCory]

Clearly said this is a business model! If they go belly up there is no more Bass simple as that. They are trying to advance what has been the same for 50yrs and people still wanna gripe!

[@gregarmstrong6798]

If $4.5 mil gets taken out of the payout pool($45K x 100) what do you think is going to happen? It’s basically a push.

[@johns294]

Great explanation …….RB is the man 💥🤙👊

[@Greg-id4fo]

Truth is not enough people other than tournament fishermen care about any of this. Fishing is a fun outdoor activity and not intended to be a profession. Its day has passed.

[@Nonamejustcommonsense]

All the whining about pro fishing being an elitist sport. Well the anglers got what they were asking for. No pay to play but also no participation trophies. Congrats! Elite series is now the WNBA!

[@chrism2042]

The sponsorship writing has been on the wall. I have been saying, sponsors will spend their money on a kid that is good with FFS but can't cut it with REAL fishing but has 500k social media followers way before they will sponsor a real fisherman with little to no social media followers, it's all about the money and pimping products. Think about how many tens-of-thousands of recreational fishermen go in debt every year to rig their boats with thousands of dollars in electronics because they saw the social media fishermen pimping the products. I have been saying all along that the older experienced guys just agreeing with the use of FFS were doing nothing but pushing themselves out of a job.

[@yaboyslanders]

As you repeat money pit and money pit.I think that's the point is to keep the sport fresh.Because that will help keep the best athletes participating or most eager people not the most comfortable people. Its just progression some will change some wont

[@RicardoMejia-b8b]

If your 40th you should be happy getting any money😂

[@cuivre2004]

What is YOUR average placing when fishing against these Elite anglers?

[@singletrackmarc819]

This dude has no clue lmao!! 40th at an elite will win every one of your local tournaments by a mile literally every single one of them no one else has a chance

[@RicardoMejia-b8b]

@@singletrackmarc819 Oh no I have no clue.😂🤦🏻‍♂️I just fish I don’t give a shit about whinny tournament anglers and the tournaments. That’s what’s ruining fishing.

[@RicardoMejia-b8b]

@@cuivre2004 lmao Elite that’s word is used to freely here. 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cuivre2004]

@@RicardoMejia-b8b Elite anglers are a finite number of the competitors in the Elite Tournament Series of BASS. It isn't a general term.

[@dj-pizza]

This is good stuff; this is the beginning of the End of tournament fishing! Woo Hoo!

[@stephenearly9550]

Randy, if you fished a club tournament. And you had 40 members. Would that club pay down 40 places? The answer is no. If you’re fishing for money, you’re gambling on yourself. So essentially you’re a gambler betting on yourself. B.A.S.S. It is not there for your health. They are there to make money! Your fishing elite series tournament for the money, and prestige. Remember, BASS is a business and they’re not gonna lose money.

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

Tell your pro buddies just to leave and go fish npfl

[@c219troll]

Just fish better and win the 100k. Hard the see the bad in this decision. No one fishes for last place and if you can’t cut it, keep fishing club tournaments.

[@phildegraves9024]

wow youre retarded

[@MJ_Bass]

BASS is paying out more money than ever before, while eliminating 45k of debt from every elite pro. Are you saying they need to bring back entry fees so guys can take the money of the bottom finishers of the elites? Can’t have it both ways, it’s a niche sport and the money has to come from somewhere.

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

4.5 mil at 100 anglers is what they used to take in per yr for entries no way bass coughs up 4.5 mil and goes back to the old pay out with no entries

[@chongvang2182]

If you are pro bass fisherman you should not have to pay to fish as a pro just like any sport... You should be in top 10 to 20 percent every tournament .. .If ur not good enough to be in top 10 -20 percent then i guess u are not good enough its more of a gambling ...maybe u need to find another sport that you are better at. Its that simple... just like hiring a guide ..If you need to hire a guide during a white bass or walleye run then fishing isn't for you... unless you want to hire a guide so u can get meat on table.

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

40th used to be 10k, now it's 500 If u finished 40 every tourney, u would win 90k subtract entries you pocket 45k Now u pocket 4500 lol what a joke Also 50th to 75th used to be 2500 ELITES ARE DONE

[@reallifearkie]

pocket 45k subtract 45k for entries = 0

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

@GMoneyG bro 9x10k is 90k subtract 45k its 45k. Where are u getting 50k from

[@AaronS-ml1bh]

@@reallifearkie you make no sense at all bud, where are u getting someone makes 45k if they finish in 40th every tourney, it's 90k

[@robdy7244]

If you can’t afford to fish then you should find another line of work. stop all the whining if I don’t like my job I find another, you just can’t complain and get your way.

[@ZZ430T56]

@@AaronS-ml1bh He is subtracting Entry fees.

[@ericporterfield4599]

Dang Randy it’s a big jump with no eateries let’s just be happy it’s a big step tho 👍

[@milleda121]

I wonder if Bass modeled last year's results by tournament to see how the field would have finished under these new payouts? Seems like a no brainer... Maybe model the last 2-3 years results? I find it hard to believe that they didn't do that.... Wonder what that would reflect??

[@cuivre2004]

If they didn't run model situations beforehand and let the anglers do it (which they obviously did very quickly), they are hardly fit to run a big tournament organization. Seems like the second-generation BASS tournament businessmen/organizers are not tuned in to the angler's thought processes. There are way too many fits and starts with their changes.

[@glynnreid1217]

@@cuivre2004 BASS is a business, not a charitable organization. The anglers are contract employees. They can quit anytime they please to pursue other employment.

[@Kylewatchesstuff]

So who wants to pay $45,000 plus ~$30,000 expenses, to fish for 9 weeks and MAYBE make some money back? If they are smart and have good contracts with sponsors, winnings from tournaments SHOULD be their bonus……

[@rickchapman4132]

I think the anglers will have to have BASS change this. Those 40-70 place guys are sunk.

[@brian9670]

Pro Bass fishing is not a real job and is dying. Good riddance.

[@BenEaddy]

"Chat GPT, how can we make more money while making anglers think they have a better situation?..."

[@davidroush4818]

Maybe you don't need a new boat every year and $20000 in tackle suck it up

[@5150Fishing]

No entry fees give “Bassmaster Elite Professionals” an avenue to boycott until there voice is listened to. With entry fees if the field boycotted they’re out $5,000 each. No entry….. they can tell Bassmaster about 4 or 5 days before a tournament that they won’t fish until Bassmaster comes to the table to negotiate with them on all of there issues.

[@danlaur7973]

BASS is all about the money, from the Elites to Bass Nation, there is some catch here

[@jackstein5486]

I agree with you on this! Very disappointing for the anglers, BASS needs to keep the payouts as they were, make less profit and get more sponsors for themselves to be able to afford the no entry fee plan.

[@glynnreid1217]

Sounds like a Democrat policy that never comes true because it is unrealistic.

[@Daniel-pz4wm]

Loving the hat!!! 🤠 Tell it like it is Randy!!! 😎

[@greggwallacefi9422]

The best way to deal with this is fish something else. Don’t support ANY business that screws you over

[@TheKrumster]

I like it, it gives better anglers a chance to compete

[@StephenByrd-tg7dm]

I don’t know, Randy, but seems to me having high payouts with no entry fees just isn’t seem possible. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. No entry fees mean lower pay outs. $5200 entry fees is insane. I may be wrong.

[@johnm2617]

The top 10 also get a 10$ Bass pro gift card!😅😅😅😅😅 And free air if your tires are low ? Nope its 2$ !!

[@northernbassalliance1442]

What do u expect? They need to pay all the way down to 100th lol. A real sport the only ppl that get a trophy is number 1. They dont give trophies down to 40 places lol. Nothing is ever good for you. Can never admit when guys win without scoping, cant admit when a flat brimmer is killing em froggin and flipping etc, never talk about events that scope doesnt play etc.

[@chaddrumm6809]

Pretty obvious it’s not a Pro sport! Sadly I feel it’ll only get worse! The sport is simply diluted . Not enough industry $$$ to go around. It obviously is going to the point that if you don’t have the independent wealth or crazy good sponsorship then it’s a horrible choice to be a “Pro” angler. Damn I miss the old days before dilution!

[@getthenet9677]

One question Randy....Do you have control of the ad content on your channel?

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

No

[@chriseisele9969]

Maybe the anglers SHOULD fish local tournaments instead

[@WilliamEwald-cu1by]

With the ffs and sales on in tackle down 80 percent ! What do you think ? ? ? !

[@denniswilhoite6715]

It’s kind of a fantasy occupation anyway- look at the decline over the years- the entire industry will continue to go through changes as it has until their tv viewership and just general interest of the public will go down the drain. Few pros give a care about what their real job is in the end- to promote merchandise. The companies that use tournaments to promote - exactly what you said- will rely on much cheaper KZbin content providers. People want a show or a controversy- they don’t care about real knowledge so much.

[@FishingwithJackk]

Randy, I’m on the jerkbait struggle. Seems like no matter what I do, I can’t get on a good bite. I’ve tried many colors and sizes of the vision110 lineup. I fish on Norris Lake in Tennessee, fairly clear highland reservoir with all 3 species. Is it possible that some lakes just don’t have a good jerkbait bite? I’ve never been able to catch a limit on a jerkbait. Help. Only ones I’ve not tried is the plus 2.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

It’s still a little bit early in the year. Try to get out there once that water temperature gets down into the low of mid 50s.

[@glynnreid1217]

Livescope will improve your odds immensely.

[@glynnreid1217]

So now in 2025, BASS (Elites) will be paying 40% of the anglers. The Opens pay back what, 20% with a 200 boat field. Is there a circuit that pays better?

[@larryadams1929]

It's not a payout cut if you add in the 5,000 to each payout. Now if you finish last you still get a 5,000 dollar payout.

[@charlesaston9892]

So if you dont do any good at fishing the tourmamemt. You should still get paid enough to keep fishing tournaments that others are paying for. If you have the money to play so be it. May have to find another job U-Tube maybe??

[@MikeIzzy2514]

I agree! This will bring the best angler’s to the top like it should be and get rid of the floaters wasting space

[@broderickalmy3658]

Randy, this is where you can put your efforts in Bassmaster. Join up with the Elites and have a say. I will keep watching your videos but man, i see this as an opportunity that B.A.S.S. has given to pro anglers. Payout is what it is. At least you know where you stand if you place in those spots. Most anglers will work separate agreements with their sponsors if they have them. For the well off anglers, it doesnt matter either way because they are just wanting the hardware on the wall or mantle.

[@ZZ430T56]

You don't just JOIN the Elites. Only 100? spots and you must qualify to win, which at this point is not easy with hammers fishing the opens also trying to qualify. And Randy would not enter any major tours because he does not travel.

[@RustyWells2]

So let me get this right Randy wants them to go back to last year's payouts and bring back the 40,000 dollar buy ins this sounds like what he's saying how do you elite pros feel about this do you want this?

[@jasonperry5456]

I wonder if they included the pros or this decision or just took it upon themselves to make the decision?

[@danielcurless4312]

Okay now you are going overboard on this. Now imagine putting an extra 4500 per tournament. 40th place 500 tell me any other circuit that pays 40 places now. And if they do you won’t even make your entry fee back. 450000 a year for entry fees don’t know any angler that would turn that down. Common sense here.

[@johnharder5618]

I like your videos But IMO every place that holds a event Is hurt by the event I as a standard fisherman that go's out fishing to enjoy fishing Has to deal with the pressured fish As way to many people with normal fishing skills Think that the only way they can catch fish is to pound the water with casts I fish at a slower pace , looking to enjoy fishing And I catch fish by not fishing the next 3 spots But by slowing down and placing a different lure back into spots 2 or 3 times

[@basspro188]

They should now have all the entry fee money from their sponsors now in their pocket because they don't need it to spend on entry and everyone is now not in the hole to start the year

[@DennyR-qk1zw]

Why don’t they just add a $2000 option pot buy-in per tournament , or whatever amount anglers want . Pay back 100% of that pot . . Buy-in if you want in on that extra money or don’t .. simple

[@Nealstone10]

I think it clearly got to expensive not only for the anglers but for the companies etc. things are moving quick in bass fishing and with the cost of a boat etc. there is no sustainability there for the average consumer or fisherman just my opinion. I like my fishing kayak and I’ll keep it at that.

[@MSL-dv6nx]

It's all starting to make sense now. That entry fee money has to come from somewhere. The electronics companies are the only ones making enough money now to be able to absorb that money. No wonder B.A.S.S. has fought so hard to promote FFS for these companies. They have helped them make millions.

[@MikeDuncan-c4w]

I remember B.A.S.S. back in 80's and 90's ...that was the best of times! A pro was a pro ....

[@glynnreid1217]

And Ray Scott would say, "if you don't like the way I run this circuit, start your own".

[@jimselgrath699]

I know this is an out of track comment. But I have watched Your videos for three years. Energy time I try to read your codes for your tackle. Go over how you organize. That is my biggest problem with bass fishing. What to store. What to put on the boat

[@corymeyer1162]

Sounds like anglers need to collectively bargain.

[@lindsayhuff3345]

Maybe it's time to get a real job?

[@MikeDuncan-c4w]

Now all we need to do is get bass boats back down to 30 grand....

[@glynnreid1217]

Better odds of inventing a time machine, lol.

[@Dovey14]

Wow, Ray Scott is turning in his grave. He started BASS so that fishermen could maximize their earning potential.

[@sml225bull9]

I am just saying can't the sponsors just give the anglers the money the would use for entry fees 45.000 then they can cover gas travel ECT .?

[@jamesduncan8956]

So what! Its also ZERO entries!!

[@clay7514]

Bassmaster is boring as shit. That tour is going down the tubes. Anybody with any smarts realizes they’re not doing a damn thing for the anglers taking away entry fees the payouts cancel that out! I miss the 90s bassmaster, was the best

[@WalterTucker-m5r]

BFD! since ffs took away skill, ability, and experience i no longer fish the opens or watch the elites. There will just be a bunch of guys no one cares to watch, but that has already happened!

[@5150Fishing]

Social media influencers that happen to fish 😂😂😂😂

[@1980chardison]

simple solution create their own fishing tournament series, choose your entry fees, prizes etc and the lakes you wanna go to its to easy. fk the big heads

[@MJ_Bass]

Something similar happened in 2019 😂

[@arnoldfoote1925]

If there independently wealthy do they care if they win or not they don't need the Money Right!!!

[@frankgilroy3189]

Randy, I don’t really ever expect you to have any sort of positivity about something regarding how bass fishing is run. Please understand that every elite angler got a $45,000 raise you’ve never fished in the elite series when the entry fees were $5000. I know you’re pretty much done with professional fishing, no entry fees, sponsor dollars whether it’s 5000 or 20,000 or anything really sets anglers up for more success. How about trying to complement them for making Fishing a true professional sport? How about complementing them on trying to do things differently? Let me guess if they banned forward facing sonar and got rid of entry fees you wouldn’t give a crap you would be all for their new financial program.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Literally every elite series pro I’ve talked to thinks this move is terrible

[@frankgilroy3189]

@ There’s always gonna be people who are for it and who are against it, how about you come out and say this isn’t great, but it is certainly a step in the right direction. Bass is shelling out 4 million bucks to try to make professional fishing more professional . It is definitely a step in the right direction and payouts can be adjusted once they see how this whole process is going to work.

[@brandonchretien5995]

Turning into motorsports

[@DustinLaughs]

Exactly nobody will revolt. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johnm2617]

Someone needs to stand up too these greedy pigs ! DIDNT SOMEONE BUY BASS A FEW YEARS AGO ? FOR THEIR LITTLE SPOILED KID ? 😮😮😮😮

[@ScottDennis-v1f]

Randy just keeps crying and people are loving watching his videos. This is smart because he is getting paid for every view. Keep crying Randy

[@wciii3591]

Even if the sponsors give the guys $5k for each event, as if they were paying their entry fee, they would still come up $5k short if they don't finish in (probably) top 10 or so. Nuts. The total payout in 2025 will be about $331k. In 2024 the tournament at Toledo bend paid about $730k. Big difference!

[@MJ_Bass]

BASS is kicking in nearly 100k more per tournament. The “missing” 450k came right from entry fees. I fail to see how this is a loss for anglers.

[@derekryan9020]

Shocker, Randy has something else to whine about.

[@TiredAmerican247]

Tournament bass fishing shouldn’t be a job.

[@davidroush4818]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@trendyslide]

If you can't make the top 20 in a season of professional events; can you actually consider yourself a professional angler?

[@bitenbass]

Going down hill fast..

[@doncox4273]

Randy, you need to take a chill pill. You have flown off the handle without thinking your reaction through. How in the world do you expect BASS to keep the same payout in the first year. I say BASS is extremely prudent in keeping the model that has sustainability. Don't you think they will increase payouts as sponsorship allows as they stated. You don't need to be negative about everything. Seems like you are trolling for clicks instead of bringing forth meaningful content. Not that it matters, but any more of this kind of negativity and I'm out.

[@TheGnthreman]

Clicks, he doesn't even fish it but complains about it constantly without giving a solution. He sounds like kamala Harris and her word salad. But yet he promotes his sponsors 😂😂.

[@JeffMeier-c2f]

Approve the a rig , multiple hook and all banned lures , if you can use ffs. Paul Elias will kick that ass

[@jonesfishingwv]

Your invalid arguments prove that you struggle with simple math and logic. You fail to understand the term “Elite”. Also, if you truly understood the industry you would know that successful anglers do not rely on winnings for sustenance. It’s amazing that you have sustained yourself.

[@jaym8257]

Downvote.

[@mikesheets4332]

Sounds like a bunch of baby’s crying because they can’t make big bucks

[@BassDirector1]

Randy you’re lost. I actually feel sorry for you. I have begged you to have a debate in the past. I know this business inside out. My dm is open

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Yeah, apparently don’t know the industry as well as you think. Literally every elite series pro I’ve talked to you the past two days thinks this is the worst decision Bassmaster has ever made.

[@BassDirector1]

@ once again dodging having a debate with someone. You dodge because you spit opinions and I’d come with facts

[@FisForFishing777]

If you have to pay to be involved in your sport your not really a professional.Your a professional gambler technically.No other pro in the world pays to play their sport. 45 to 60 thousand dollars a year to be included. Most theses dudes don't make money. compare entry fees. Travel expenses to the winnings of each guy. Only a few guys have sponsors that pay the way. It's really bs once you actually kniw the truth about professional bass fishing paying out of your pocket.