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On January 18,2012
J M Wrote:
I personally think BASS made an excellent decision and we should
follow and ban them here aswell.
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On January 18,2012
SCOTT POWELL
Wrote:
I AGREE AS WELL.
FISHING HAS CHANGED TOO MUCH WITH TECHNOLOGY.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF INSTINCT AND KNOWLEDGE.
BEEN REPLACED BY FISH FINDERS AND ATTRACTING NOISE MACHINES LOL
TOURNEYS ARENT ABOUT SPORT ANYMORE ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY.
BUT I GLAD TO SEE B.A.S.S. PUT THIS RULING IN PLACE.
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On January 18,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
Once again beaten to the punch by Powell and I was logged on at
7:30am! outrageous....good to see this rig banned by B.A.S.S, not too
much worry of it being big here, MNR simply wont let this in. Call me
stupid but I'll keep hummin my spinnerbaits out there instead. Are
they still around? or have the spinnerbaits gone obsolete with all the
new colorful gimmicks on our shelves. What's next? only a matter of
time before they come out with the Georgia rig....32 hooks on a leader
all tied in series via snell knot, and containing an entire set of
banjo minnows.
peace out
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On January 18,2012
Joel Gagnier Wrote:
Did B.A.S.S also ban the double fluke rig? ( two soft jerkbait on one
line)
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On January 18,2012
Dan Miguel
Wrote:
I prefer the Idea of looking for 5 big bites. I would hate knowing
that I have guys competing against me and can win on one or two casts.
I hope they ban it up here for tourneys only! I still would like to
fish the bait for fun at some point!
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On January 18,2012
David Chong
Wrote:
They also banned the double fluke rig, the drop shot above a tube rig,
the front runner with a topwater etc. All presentations that have been
used for years in tournament.
As far as I'm concerned it's much ado about nothing, it's just another
tool.
As far as the MNR is concerned as long as they don't have more than 4
hooks they are legal. We've had 4 armed spreaders for ice fishing
forever and they are perfectly legal.
It's available to everyone so what's the big deal? I often joke about
them banning Senko type baits but do I use them? Absolutely! Do you
know how fish have hit the frying pan because of Senko-type baits?
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On January 18,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
I bet if I went through some of my grandfathers old tackle boxes I'd
find something similar, just looks like something a sly old guy would
use back in the day, except far less stingers. Brushing aside old
coiled up dead lines as I look....haha. I would throw the Alabama to
test it out, we don't need it in tourneys though.
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On January 18,2012
Chris Chappell
Wrote:
I also think think that B.A.S.S. made the right decision. I feel that
these and other rigs are unsportsmanlike and unethical. The fact that
they can lead to snagging and possession issues with the MNR rules
just makes it a no-brainer for me. We at Premier Tournament Series
have banned the use of such rigs in our tournaments.
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On January 18,2012
Chris Bower
Wrote:
I also think BASS made the right decision. Interestly enough FLW has
posted this on their facebook page....
FLW will stand by its ruling that the use of Alabama Rigs is permitted
in its 2012 tournaments so long as they conform to state regulations
governing the waters being fished
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On January 18,2012
SCOTT POWELL
Wrote:
not sure about u chong but my senko dont have five hooks in it lol
i dont make the rules i just fallow them lol
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On January 18,2012
David Chong
Wrote:
Firstly everyone has to understand their reasoning for this rule
change. Nowhere does it mention unsportsmanlike or unethical. They are
only banning them in the Elites & the Classic because these anglers
should be held to a higher standard.
They're banning the Alabama Rig because they say there is no skill
involved in throwing it. How much skill is there involved in throwing
a Senko-type bait? Are there some angler who are really skilled at
throwing a Senko-type bait? Absolutely, just as there will be anglers
who would be better at throwing an Alabama Rig than others.
As for the other rigs lumped in with the A-Rig, how were they fine
before the A-Rig and now they're not?
I have no problem with a rule change if there is a valid reason for
it!
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On January 18,2012
Big Jim McLaughlin
Wrote:
Point here is these things have been around for an eternity and NO ONE
GAVE A DAM!!!! until today.
This can turn into a one way slippery slope real fast ...A-Rigs
today...250HP motors on 20 ft boats tomorrow and as for technology
advancements...lets all go back to fiber glass rods, mono line, cheap
steel hooks, flashers only!!!...no GPS or Side Scan allowed
either...and the list could go on forever...and ever.
And as for the rig being here..it already is and it is legal...there
is no rule against them to follow, and they have used them in Simcoe
for probably over 50 years to ice fish with four hooks AND NO ONE GAVE
A DAM...
As for tournaments being about money...they certainly are...spending
it on fishing them not winning it.
In the words of Danny Dunn...Peace out!!!
Enjoy the evening
Be careful what you support and/or ask for...you may just get a little
more than you intended.
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On January 18,2012
Ryan Crowley
Wrote:
i dont really see what all the crazy hype is really. its a baits that
simulates a pod of bait and i have seen what it can do. i honestly
think it has a time and place as does the flippen jig. I think "bass"
had to move in one direction or the other on this one and banning the
other two or three bait rigs had to go with the a-rig. I think they
made a good call however i dont think the a-rig would win every
tournament. just my thoughts.
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On January 18,2012
SCOTT POWELL
Wrote:
its all good. i can throw them and take them.
fallowed ya for many yrs big jim. i have respect.
just different opinions thats all.
i may lose 99 to 100 times to you and all the toys.
im good with that.
i not in it for the money but the thrill and competiton.
the one win i get will make up for all 99 i lost.
did it with instinct and skill. not toys.
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On January 18,2012
Big Jim McLaughlin
Wrote:
Thanks for the kind words Scott...you don't lose buddy..you just win a
different place man...Take Care
A FRIEND
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On January 19,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
this rig has stirred up a nest for sure, and it's not even new. My
uncle has bags of spreaders from old ice hut days. And Chong is right,
my 2 year old daughter can toss a senko...in fact she will be come
July at the cottage. Crowley says it best with a time and a place.
Like fall on Simcoe..yikes. If it's allowed in tourneys here and I
lose to it, it's not because of cheating or skill but because I chose
to not use it. Also Big Jim has great point, what is next? I have a
17ft with a 115....although it's frustrating not getting to my fav
spots before Johnny Ranger, I could solve the issue by financing a
faster rig,rather than implement the "if I had a faster boat" excuse.
If the A-rig is legal in tourneys up here then we either learn the
technique of using it...or stick to other proven methods to beat it.
great to have this site to interact with such a wide band of talent
and knowledge,hope to see most of you throughout the summer months.
I'll be the team just ahead of Powe
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On January 19,2012
David Chong
Wrote:
Chris, it's awesome to hear that your daughter is smashing them at 2
years of age! I've always have been a big proponent of a restricted
horsepower tournament series. We have had them here in the past and
they've been very successful. That would level out the playing field
somewhat as far as boat equipment was concerned! When I started
fishing tournaments I also was in a 17 1/2' Fisher with a 115HP on it,
so I do understand.
But as with the A-Rig they're all just tools it's where & how you use
them! Good luck this up-coming season, Chris!
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On January 19,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
*powell
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On January 19,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
Daughter isn't on em yet, I catch them for her...then she..well plays
in the lake and couldn't be bothered. haha
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On January 19,2012
Chris Watton Wrote:
I bought my rig at the age of 21 with the purpose of starting out at
the BM100 level, many snags and set backs have left me out of the
tourney scene until last year. This year I'm hoping will be my
breakout year, not expecting big wins but a full season with no
excuses. I have two solid partners through NPS so if June would just
quit lollygagging, I'm tired of skipping tubes under tables in my
basement! And congrats Chong on the win at Rice last August, it was my
first CSFL event and my fault for not placing higher with two ****
plays.
cheers
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On January 19,2012
SCOTT POWELL
Wrote:
NOW NOW CHRISTOPHER PLAY NICE.
NOT A GOOD IDEA TO PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE LOL
U A GOOD FRIEND SO ILL LET U BEAT ME IN ONE LOL
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On January 25,2012
ken mclennan Wrote:
in ontario canada the maximum hooks allowed are 4 on any line. you
can use spreaders for ice fishing as long as you dont exceed 4 hooks.
This makes the alabama rig illegal in Ontario
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