Rich Dudes Are Taking Over Tournament Fishing…

[@slagletoby]

Tourney fishing is fun, but not as fun as taking your own kid fishing.

[@aceboardtheangler5252]

A level playing field scares the heck out of some people.

[@toddaldrich1936]

Ike ruined that!

[@jacobthaute]

@@toddaldrich1936 how?

[@DonG-c4j]

@@toddaldrich1936ruined what and how? Please enlighten us.

[@kellywallace38]

Don’t get me wrong…I love Megabass but when they started selling baits at $25 a pop every manufacturer out there raised their prices. Those $2.99 Smithwick Rouges went to $8.99 overnight along with everything else. $$$$ Capitalism sucks sometimes but it’s what we’re willing to pay.

[@brkyq]

Small 30 boat tournaments I fish in run the spectrum for boats. 100000 to 4000 dollar boats. The people who are hammers are usually lower priced 15 grand or under. Don’t break the bank thinking you will be better. You will just be poorer.

[@JamesCisson]

Go back to the Bill Dance days when BASS had all the same boat set up and tackle limits!!

[@glynnreid1217]

That was the classic. All other tournaments had no tackle limits.

[@jordangourley3955]

I ain’t no senator’s son.

[@jacksonmunro9501]

I feel you Randy. Just saw a short of a 15 year old, that was ironically wearing a flat brim hat, showing off his new live-scope setup on HIS boat that was decked out. Crazy stuff. Not saying he didn’t pay for it himself but he was clearly on a ranch or a larger piece of land under a nice car port so I’m assuming he’s parents are somewhat well off.

[@thock30]

Says the guy sponsored by one of the most expensive lure manufacturers around. Come on man!

[@tristan4704]

Yeah but is he lying tho ?

[@thock30]

@tristan4704 Fishing is not any different from all sports. Those with more disposable income can afford specialized training at a very young age, the best equipment, the best teachers, travel and select league participation....and the list goes on and on. Even local schools are funded based on the income levels of those in said districts. More wealthy school districts have more computers and teachers per student.

[@thock30]

@tristan4704 I have always believed that folks should be the change that they want to see. If someone wants a tournament circuit with different regulations, find a way to make it happen.

[@gillgetter3004]

Rich man goes to college, poor man goes to work. What’s new?

[@DanielLewis-pl1hk]

folks now this is a real pro who is speaking nothing but truth this is why to me is the best on you tube at this time keep it real randy some of us are hearing you

[@easton00033]

A real pro !! 😂😂🤦🏻

[@deanbheffelfinger2829]

Your right Randy. Poor guys can't afford Mega Bass lures.

[@shawnmcdonald7765]

I can’t throw a 30 dollar jerk bait on 6 pound line,

[@AsianAmerican113]

The amount of Randy being a hypocrite is insane sometimes. We are talking about a guy who was ok with a $10 dollar jig and encouraging people to buy it and then cry’s about bass is an elitist sport lmaoo

[@DonG-c4j]

@@AsianAmerican113Hypocrite personified. If he had a dollar for every time he’s been called out for being a hypocrite he could buy a new truck and get rid of the one with half a million miles. 😅

[@davidmcfarland7317]

Tournament fishing should be terminated.

[@deanbheffelfinger2829]

Only offer tackle prizes, no more money. No prizes worth over $300. Something like this. To much money leads to fraud.

[@ryanbfor3]

These tournaments should be paying to to stock fish. I don’t care for people profiting off public resources

[@shanehamilton6708]

What kills me is the whole High school fishing. Some kids want to fish but can’t because their parents can’t afford a boat. This is especially bad for the child and it’s not good for the parents either they both feel less than. Then you have some kids that have $120,000 bass boats and you have other kids and little bitty. John boats with a trolling motor in a battery and a makeshift Livewell. It’s really sad. I’m glad this is my last year of having to be my son’s captain. The High School fishing needs to be completely revamped.

[@winstonrocco1981]

Personally there should be no high school fishing teams. Our schools have a hard enough time getting students to study and pass. I’m saying it shouldn’t be a school sponsored activity. School is for learning. The same with college concentrate on getting your degree. Then do what you want

[@glynnreid1217]

Life today is nothing like it was years ago and will continue to grow. The haves and the have nots gap will continue to grow farther apart.

[@piedmontfishing824]

It will never happen because the equipment manufacturers, and boat makers sponsor the tournaments. It's the same in racing now with 12-14-year-olds racing late models with daddy's money in car over $100K with haulers over $250K extra tires and motors etc. Two grass root sports being ruined in my opinion. Watch some of Dale Jr's videos and he explains how it is affecting grass roots racing also. Almost identical situations.

[@bhplayer2718]

Had to get out of the fishing competition. Cannot afford 125k boat and 50k electronic plus the vehicle.. That is not counting hotel, food, gas, insurance, tackle etc.. Even trying to enjoy the sport casual is insane anymore..

[@shanehamilton6708]

I just fish the ABT around the house. I used to travel everywhere fishing , I’m done with that. My furthest tournament is 1 hour and 10 minutes. Most of them or either in my backyard on the Pearl (2 minutes from the launch or 20-30 minutes to the other places. I actually moved here because I got tired of traveling to fish, now I travel 1 hr to work and boy is it worth it! I should’ve done this years ago.

[@Eyez85]

Glad you read my comments!

[@jamesrutter8843]

I fished TM's for a 10 year period way back in the 80's, I was kinda poor, I would tie my own jigs that cost me about 20 cents a piece, I won bassangler of the year in our local club twice, I had a 20 hp motor on the back of my 16 foot glass boat, we had a guy with a new ranger that I beat many times, its not the price of your equipment but what sits on your shoulders called you brain, to me, let the high price guys fish what they want an its time we create a bass fishing organization, that allows the less than rich to fish an have fun, Randy, your post will make the rich wiggle like a crank bait, but I agree with you, oh I have nothing against those who have wealth, unless its given to them by family who provides all they ever need,

[@justincolgan6839]

Your spot on Randy. Man tournaments would be so much more fun to watch if they installed those rules and it would be better for future generations.

[@midwestmokai6241]

Randy, in 2022 you posted a video entitled, "Pro Bass Fishing Is Not A Real Professional Sport". Please don't compare it to baseball, football, golf, tennis, etc. It's not the same. Arguably, it really doesn't fit the definition of a "sport", which requires physical activity and a specific skill. Fishing is mostly a passive activity (unless you're rowing a canoe or kayak) and the current advanced electronics, per your constant reminder, have removed the skill element from fishing. We fish "for sport", which means it is an activity we do for amusement or fun. It doesn't mean the activity is a "sport".

[@davidcummings506]

Pretty good point.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

It isn’t sport I agree. But it does require skills. Casting is a skill. Lure action and rod technique is a skill. But there are no “pro” fisherman. No sport has its pros playing on public land like fishing. With ffs now it’s not even close to a sport.ffs is for hacks. No away around that

[@rosschappell7014]

IDK, I played football for years and have fished a few tournaments in my lifetime. I feel just as wore out, sore and beat after a full day on the water - especially in hot and windy conditions as I did after playing in a game

[@Relhndrx]

This is such a great point and another point to be made- some guys have the endorsements and sponsors that give them these items to try to sell to us!

[@jasonwilliams8875]

I remember my dad having a unit that printed paper out of the water. He fished the red man with a 14 foot flat bottom and 25 hp. Look at it now. I have a z9 2013 some tournaments I fish they look at me like I’m poor lol.

[@kevinmorris5477]

Randy i have watched and learned alot from you over 30yrs!! You finally got what you been wanting small boat small screens an no cheater box level playing field some what why not put ya money where ya mouth is bro and fish the npfl

[@glynnreid1217]

Some might say He's a hypocrite.

[@dcb899]

Definitely a hypocrite… ban the cheater box but pay me to send you gps waypoints on where the fish are and what technique to use in those specific spots 😂

[@hectorbaca823]

It's always been an elite sport. There are plenty of world class fisherman that never got a chance.

[@tomlarcher1]

Trust me rich dudes take over everything. Racing, even when they come out with a budget class or working mans class, here come the rich dudes to out spend everyone there also. Kart racing for kids, here come the rich dudes. Youth baseball, rich dudes spending thousands a month to have ex pros personally train their kids.

[@nickdippold2258]

Tournament fishing has always favored the well to-do angler. Even from the beginning. It's the cost of today's techinical advances that is making it more obvious.

[@winstonrocco1981]

That’s complete bs fished a club in early eighties two brothers fished out of a kingfisher 154 and routinely beat everyone even those with newer style boats. Electronics were basic and most used their skill and a map. Now nobody wants to fish they just want instant gratification no matter the cost.

[@mikecarr1378]

@@winstonrocco1981 Very well said !

[@adaptedphysicaleducation9613]

My idea 8 foot fiberglass limit with a 50 trolling motor.

[@ErnieAdamson]

I honestly do not care if a guy has a half a million in boat and tackle.. you can beat that… a guy that has 2000 in a boat and tackle and has livescope will put it on you. I’ve seen it

[@davidcummings506]

Right on. I guarantee if I go out against any of these newbies without any electronics. I would smoke them, guarantee!!!!

[@TheREELBassic_DaD]

It’s gambling. You can’t bet on empty pockets. Just go fishing

[@aceboardtheangler5252]

That only applies if the house has loaded the cards

[@rorybray7487]

I fished with a club for one season in i think 1994. I did okay, I weighed in fish in every tournament and even qualified for the state event in Va. I was fishing with a 16 foot tracker with a 25 hp mercury. There were guys in this club who had the top of line of everything. Money appeared to be no object. Half of them were divorced with no family and pretending to be happy. At the end of the year awards banquet, I accepted my award for 6th in points and told them I wouldn't be back in the spring.

[@andresmartinez1822]

2:30 Randy what you’re talking about in fishing sadly has become universal. As it pertains to baseball and basketball, if a kid wants to really try to succeed his/her parents are likely shelling +$5000 a year or more for private training and select leagues. A relative of mine is going through this experience with track and field.. which like you said used to be a sport where all you needed was a decent pair of shoes, talent, and the desire to compete.. it’s a shame that every aspect of our lives is now commodified so that someone can capitalize on it.. because like you know well with fishing.. virtually every athlete that made it from humble beginnings to riches looks at the modern landscape of sports competition with disgust.. because their avenue for success does not exist in 2025.

[@PatrickWalker_theBassAngler]

This exactly! I played travel ball my whole life, but it was different back in the late 80s and early 90s. My kids didn’t get into sports like that, thankfully! My buddy’s who are deep in it tell me horror stories! Bass fishing has become exactly like this. Breaks my heart. I’ve seen it affect the club level the last 2 years… No longer a good ol’ boy sport anymore. 😓

[@Basscater81]

You’re right. It’s just the way things are now unfortunately. Rodeo circuit is the same way.

[@DonG-c4j]

Maybe it would make Randy happy if DEI initiatives were implemented in bass fishing.

[@skevincampbell]

I agree with a lot of what you said, here. There does need to be uniformity of equipment, and limits. There's no way to determine who is a better angler without it. However, if you look at international soccer, car racing, equestrian sports, it is all very similar.

[@C_H_U_]

Never in my life have I’ve seen a comparison of bass fishing to an actual sport lmao. Hahahahhahahahahahhaahaahhahahahhahah. I think I have seen it all. You can’t just simply compare mechanics of fishing to a sport like football or soccer you mupppet. It’s literally two different things. Fishing literally takes 90% luck and 10% skill to win. If the fish don’t bite that day you are SOL. With soccer or football you literally rely 99% talent and skill. You can’t simply compare them. Lmao bass fisherman literally trying to cope. If I use your logic than I guess we can start comparing Pokémon tournaments to soccer too lmaooooooo

[@Eyez85]

It’s like racing. Only the elite with daddy’s money or business passed down by daddy will play. And they play for very little winnings. It’s for showboating!

[@lesterhoward6561]

We need only one major bass pro circuit. All anglers must qualify through regional tournaments that donate some money to the one major circuit.

[@nickdippold2258]

That's easier said than done. These pro circuits are a business and no business owner is going to give up their power or money in the market for nothing.

[@johnnymassengale6275]

I have been saying for years that the average joe doesn't stand a chance. I've been saying fke years that Tournament bass fishing is an Elitest sport. It's been financially out of control for a decade or more.

[@linthomason6084]

I completely get what you are saying but to single out Bass Fishing is naive. I can tell you first hand that I could have bought a couple of bass boats on the travel, equipment and training expenses needed to get a kid competitive for baseball. Same story for basketball. In todays world if you don't you are behind and ultimately not competitive. Limiting the equipment allowed at tournment time doen't solve your issue. Just like baseball, the money and equipment needed to compete on game day pales in comperision to what it took to get there.

[@lightning2849]

Another reason I gave up tournaments. Thanks Randy !

[@Buddy1980]

Pro fishing is gone down the same path as NASCAR , but at least NASCAR has car limitations to make them equal

[@brasileirotimon]

Tournaments should incentive people with no boats, or no fish finder. Those that don't use them get higher cash rewards.

[@dankimbrough2411]

I agree 100%

[@brian9670]

Guy has been tournament fishing for 30 years, has never worked a real job, has $30k in tackle and gear his garage, is sponsored by the most elitist lure companies.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

He's the man

[@jordangourley3955]

Is he wrong though?

[@glynnreid1217]

@@mr.skeptical3071 He actually has led a sheltered life.

[@slimjimmy229]

I've long said that there needs to be a cap on the total retail cost of your boat and accessories. Personally, I don't care what rods and bait you have access to, what electronics you have, what trolling motor you run, or anything else for that matter. What bothers me is that (until recently in my life) is that I could compete with the best on smaller lakes with only running a 15' tri-hull with a 70hp on the back. Yet, you put me on a larger lake, I couldn't compete because my little 15-footer won't safely run that body of water. I feel that the cap should be monetary, not just limiting equipment, because it can benefit everyone. For instance; let's say you have a $70,000 retail price cap on the boat and electronics. One could run a 21-footer with a 250 and an Ultrex, but you would have to limit your electronics at that point. If you want to run $8,000-$12,000 in electronics, twin power poles, and a top end trolling motor with lithium batteries, you will have to compromise on the cost of your boat by downsizing. Your decision will have to be part of your strategy for the year. Maybe you choose to run an 18-footer with a 150 so you can have all the electronics you desire. Maybe it's to run a 21-footer with a 250 with minimal electronics because you want to just cover as much water as possible. Or, maybe you want to run a more balanced boat where you can do a little of everything, but not really optimized for anything particular. Sure, $70k is a lot of money, but, in the end, a guy with a 15 year old boat could then be able to somewhat hold their own and showcase their talent. If implemented, this would allow for one to be able to focus their funds on their strengths, leveling the playing field a lot more. Also, if the companies want to show off their products on the professional stage, they would be forced to lower the MSRP of their products so that they can fall within the criteria.

[@softballbryan]

This dude is delusional with this conversation. I’ve personally witnessed many a good baseball,softball,soccer player that must spend thousands per year to progress….. it’s just the way to is…. Not all cases, but most cases. Don’t dare look at tennis…. All you need is a racket and a ball right? I may even agree with his overall thought, but it’s like this all over sports….

[@NMTCCT]

All the equipment companies are sponsoring the BASS, MLF.... when they are getting 25% of their funding from all the electronics companies they are not going to restrict these companies components, who is really calling the shots and dictating the rules. Great comments on young anglers coming up, I know several young people like you are getting emails from that can't compete. Most of these kids end up playing soccer or football due to the "cost vs talent", you might be the most talented angler at a young age but cannot cover cost, pro fishing is not for you, this makes me sad to think how many kids are turned off to professional fishing because of this. All other sports is "Talent vs Cost" these are factors to consider as a young person, but pro fishing has it backwards and COST is before TALENT, in fact because of electronics now, this is the only sport if you can cover the cost talent is not part of the equation any longer.

[@joshuahaskins4573]

Randy: Rich people are ruining fishing! Also Randy: Send me money for 40 waypoints.

[@toddaldrich1936]

Equipment rules will piss off sponsors.

[@winstonrocco1981]

Sponsers for who?

[@johndoran7331]

I know your history and have followed your career. I agree on a lot of your view points... but your trying... or were trying to sell $10+ dollar jigs buddy.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

The two most expensive sports to ever get into....bass fishing and car racing!!!!!

[@glynnreid1217]

Rodeo is up there also. Like dirt bike racing. Both of these are for the young.

[@RJGalaviz]

It may have been mentioned already, the non elites should create their own tournaments set rules and limitations i would like to try this for guys like myself. Just thinking out loud

[@MichaelBecker-jn8yi]

So what. Why do you think people are entitled to a career in professional fishing?

[@robertdtimmerman]

It’s NOT up to the tournaments to level a playing field. This video shows exactly why Bass fisherman need to have other avenues of income other than tournament winnings. Putting one social class against another and crying about one angler having a better or more expensive boat than little Johnnie over here is not fixing any perceived injustice. If you want better equipment, then go out and get a higher paying job, or get a 2nd job. Income inequality is in every sport. My son played on travel baseball teams with kids who were not as good as he was, but yet the other kids parents spent more money on his bat, which enabled him to hit the ball further than he otherwise would. I told my son if he wanted that bat, he needed to save his money. And you know what…..HE DID. Instead of teaching our kids to play “keep up with the Jones”, maybe we should teach them how to go out and work hard at something they like to do…..like Bass fishing, and earn what they have. If another angler’s parents are well off enough to buy their son a $100,000 boat, that great. Stop worrying about what other people have and start focusing on what you need to do to get better so you too can one day get that fancy boat. Envy is one of the 7 deadly sins. Let’s not teach that to the next generation.

[@glynnreid1217]

There is a big difference in money now compared to back then. A winner on the Elites makes $100k now. 75% of Americans don't make $100k a year, much less in a week. Back in the late 60s, a tournament win was maybe $3k. A $7K annual income back then was 50% at best for most Americans. The standard of living now is light years ahead of back then. If you have lived it, you know the difference.

[@CrankingYanking]

Is this coming from the same man trying to sale me a pair of $140.00 sun glasses ? I guess everyone has their own idea of what poor is and what rich is ?

[@thock30]

Randy, I believe that you are a little out of touch. Income unfortunately effects ALL sports. You site golf, baseball, football as not favoring those with more money. Those with disposable income spend tons of cash on specialized training that starts at age 6, club and travel leagues where parents spend thousands to be on the road every weekend, in golf many wealthy belong to private courses where play and practice facilities are unlimited use, etc. etc. etc. This is in NO way exclusive to fishing! The one thing that is not mentioned is that the drive and determination in those that come from humble upbringings is often deeper and stronger than those from a wealthy upbringing. Not always, but often. THIS IS NOT DISCRIMINATION! It may be easier with money, but no one is saying that you can not participate unless you are well off.

[@bobwalsh719]

Do you think the angler who has to work hard to fish is more motivated to finish a TX than a " silver spoon" angler?

[@deanbheffelfinger2829]

Beat rich guys, it's easy (1) Snag bass like Mike Long. (2) Before the tournament chum with crawdad tails and dead minnows. (3) Prefish and and keed a limit alive in a cage. (4) Keep every bass you catch that isn't big enough for tournament, and sell behind seafood restaurants to pay for hotels, and gas. (5) Take fish from cage on tournament day and tell everyone you caught your winning limit on Randys jig. Also say you didn't use FFS. 😅

[@davidpelo-w3g]

Cap the tournament for every man. 16’ Aluminum, 25 hp, no electronics save your phone, two rods, 10 pounds of lures.

[@danf4616]

Yes. Success in all other pro sports I can think of is determined by training, learning, experience, talent, etc... NOT technology.

[@Chief-]

It is NOT discrimination against anyone, it is simply an expensive sport to participate in. Some activities cost more than others.

[@JarrettFields]

look back at the 70’s bassmasters. most of those guys had full times jobs and fished on the weekends. i am 22, i am not gonna be able to afford a bass boat until probably 2050. it’s become way more expensive to fish now compared to then.

[@NMTCCT]

Salary caps that is fair to everyone would be first step, if that is not possible then what you are saying limited equipment, boats, electronics, outboard motors..... I agree with this complaint.

[@kwadventures5724]

I don't fish tournaments. If I had the money, I still would not fish tournaments. I don't even own a boat right now. Someday I will get me a boat and when I do I will fish for fun,not money.

[@nedstewart5523]

Rich dudes are taking over everything.

[@JJones-zi8mj]

The only way is to start our own league and get our own sponsors. I personally prefer 0 electronics and 6 rod max.

[@glynnreid1217]

That started with the first bass tournament back in the 60's. Nothing different about today. It was elitist in the first tournament was well as the last.

[@RagazTashino]

Pro sports pay people to play. People pay tournament organizers to play. The "sport" has been pay to play since the beginning.

[@van3158]

Lol… bass boats are 40k and up, good rods are 200$ if you want a good reel better spend 200$ that all adds up, even non tournament fishing is becoming a rich mans sport. Break down a new mexico lake.

[@2005champ198]

I like you Randy….but you’re tip toeing around discriminating against people that make good money…..and a “spread the wealth” type mentality. Should the tournament organizations put an equipment limit on $500 Megabass P5 destroyer rods and their $25 lures? “Where do these people get the money?” They work hard and get good paying careers. I’m no professional angler, but tournament bass fishing is where I choose to spend my money. I have a nice boat and nice equipment…..Lots of Megabass stuff……I cashed 1 check in the 2024 tournament season. 1. Tell those kids that call you to stay in school and get an education. Get 2 jobs to pay their way if needed. When they are financially stable with a career, they can buy a boat and Megabass lures and compete in large tournaments on a regional level. The path to financial security and happiness and the ability to pay your way is a long hard road. For some it is harder than others. That’s just how it is.

[@hunterkingfishing6253]

He’s not talking about people that go to school and get a good job. He’s talking about people who are given everything from wealthy family members

[@2005champ198]

@ I realize that. But not everyone that is wealthy has worked hard. With respect, so what? Adjust. Work harder. Just because they have silver spoons doesn’t mean they have natural fishing ability. Also, just because someone has a 250hp versus a 115hp do they catch more fish? No. This seems like it all comes back to FFS. Which I understand. But, either start a circuit….or choose a circuit that fits your way of thinking and fishing. You can’t just mold everyone else to fit your ideals.

[@colbylivingston4319]

This is ridiculous. Your saying baseball, football and golf is affordable at the competitive level? You are absolutely delusional. My son competes in baseball at the high school level and we are headed to Las Vegas for a tournament. That tournament will cost us well over $2000 for the weekend, for 1 tournament! I’ve never seen a guy cry so much and not just motivate his followers to do the best with what they have and fish within their means. If someone wants it bad enough they can work hard to get it, I did.

[@softballbryan]

I basically just commented the same as you have here. He is delusional on this topic. Ain’t gonna be a change…. Adjust and go for it… or step aside.

[@terranceleonard68]

I never really followed bass fishing as a sport now this just my opinion bass fishing as a sport just take out the fun out of all other i am no pro

[@kwadventures5724]

Maybe these guys that can't afford to fish tournaments should just fish.

[@Tossing_Lures]

Life discriminates against people with no money. Soccer only requires a ball but college soccer is full of kids with affluent parents that paid for jr and comp travel soccer. Life is not fair unfortunately.

[@TracyWMitchell]

Randy, love your channel, but the fact is if a person is lower income they cannot afford to fish tournaments. Common sense.

[@hunterkingfishing6253]

Think he’s talking about Scott Martin

[@glynnreid1217]

I've watched a lot of Scott Martin videos when practicing for tournaments. It is obvious money is no big issue when it comes to spending it. Spending over $100 at a Bucky's for jerky, etc. Staying at a house for a tournament nicer than half of us li8ve in. He is obviously a multi millionaire from family. Dad was a good provider.

[@Zanzabar5]

Kyak tournaments fix all this.

[@OnPoints-p3m]

I had a so-called professional bass fisherman respond to my comment on your last video and he said he made 500,000 last year fishing tournaments and was glad he was able to get food stamps for his family because he was considered unemployed just fishing tournaments

[@winstonrocco1981]

I don’t doubt it

[@OnPoints-p3m]

@winstonrocco1981 as a worker man that's proud to make a living at kind of left me shocked. What do you expect from pieces of s*** these days

[@bfg1836]

He’s full of horse manure. In today’s bass tournament world, there aren’t more than 2 or 3 making that kind of money.

[@glynnreid1217]

It's just as easy for him to say he made a million dollars as it is 500k.

[@astrophysicistguy]

Did I miss it and somehow life all of a sudden became fair? Where there's a will there's a way, others are just Democrats ... lol 👽🦖🦖

[@joetucker63]

just take McKinneys. the parents own a very successful business in Illinois. sure they do good own their own with FFS, but wealthy parents that bankroll you, so you aren't fishing for a check, makes all the difference. But byron Velvick found a wife, now ex, that gave him the opportunity!

[@glynnreid1217]

It ain't broke. No need to fix it.

[@glensims7959]

Anywhere that lots of money is being thrown around.... there are JOB OPPORTUNITIES ! Capitalize on it! 👍

[@bgriffin511]

Your jealousy is showing. You might want to tuck that back in.

[@mikecarr1378]

Everybody wants to be a BassPro clown .lol

[@deanbheffelfinger2829]

Nobody can afford to compete against CHEATERS!!!!!!!!

[@pauladay3872]

You keep complaining about tournament organizers how about starting your own then you can make your own rules.

[@gingerninja3623]

You’re comparing apples and oranges. The difference in fishing and actual sports is that there is no piece of equipment that can (by itself) make a non-athlete, athletic enough to compete at a high level. For example, give a kid who sucks at a certain sport steroids, and they will still suck; they will just be stronger while still sucking. Tbh, after watching several of your videos, you just come off as bitter and jealous. Who cares where others get their money or how they spend it. The technology is here. Either use it or don’t. Worry about what you can control and enjoy fishing how you like to fish…

[@Austin-cq4xc]

Damn, if only I had that football 😂 Jk Randy, I do agree

[@wciii3591]

It's not just fishing. The richest guy in the world just bought our government. Heck as far as fishing goes, a danged fish hook costs a dollar!

[@C_H_U_]

Randy why do you keep limiting options to cater to you? You can’t have it all bud. Go make your own tournament and rules and leave this to us.

[@bri525mag]

If you cant see where this guy is coming from you must be blind

[@C_H_U_]

@ I must be. I see the bigger picture. Ban bass fishing tournaments in general and go back to spear and actual branch rods with preferred bait being insects and earth worm. This way it’ll protect the whole fishery instead of blaming one thing because you don’t like it.

[@bri525mag]

@ is that right. Well you crack on brother and make the most of it.

[@C_H_U_]

@@bri525mag So do you agree that we should ban tournament fishing? You realize you take one thing away and there’s literally 1000 more problems that exist or existed prior. You can’t have it all bud. If you ban tournament fishing you literally illuminate Rich dudes taking over tournament fishing and rich dudes selling you lead for $10. Pick your poison kid.

[@ginodecastro7028]

Money typically makes things easier in life. Its just the way it is. I do think it has gotten way out of hand. I certainly cant afford all this new technology and new boats.