Should waders be allowed in tournaments?

[Duck Butter]

Why not? Wader can only cover so much territory. If you can't be quiet in a boat that is 'your' fault.

If you want to sit and look at the same spot all day more power to you

The more rules the less fun and less people will enter

[SaltyShaw]

Rules:
Start at safetime all together
Catch your Redfish (No Live or Dead Bait artificial only)
Be at Dock for weigh in

[Ray]

Next year, "wading only tournament"...

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by Ray

Next year, "wading only tournament"...

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[jchief]

Wait, that ain't fair to us non waders. Most wading tourneys allow boats. ;-)

[Ray]

Originally Posted by jchief

Wait, that ain't fair to us non waders. Most wading tourneys allow boats. ;-)

Always someone *****ing...

[Pole_benda]

A lot of times its for safety reason but other times too peoples integrity is what it boils down to. People wading could use it to their advantage to gain access to areas they can't access by boat (fishing a leveled field). I've fished in redfish tournaments from Panama city beach to Sabine Lake. There's times where prefishing you could access a pond easily on your boat but tournament day water blows out the water and the fish are sitting I'm back of the pond. Wading would give u the advantage. Wading does have disavantages as well we all know that. Safety reasons, man there's people out there that would do f***ed up **** for money. With that said whats to stop someone from burning a flat thay waders are on? Also we all know some people don't even pay attention while steering the boat. You're putting the waders in jeopardy. Without being a "official" tournament and having some sort of insurance that could spell bad juju for person organizing the betting event. I say no waders. IMO

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Pole_benda

A lot of times its for safety reason but other times too peoples integrity is what it boils down to. People wading could use it to their advantage to gain access to areas they can't access by boat (fishing a leveled field). I've fished in redfish tournaments from Panama city beach to Sabine Lake. There's times where prefishing you could access a pond easily on your boat but tournament day water blows out the water and the fish are sitting I'm back of the pond. Wading would give u the advantage. Wading does have disavantages as well we all know that. Safety reasons, man there's people out there that would do f***ed up **** for money. With that said whats to stop someone from burning a flat thay waders are on? Also we all know some people don't even pay attention while steering the boat. You're putting the waders in jeopardy. Without being a "official" tournament and having some sort of insurance that could spell bad juju for person organizing the tournament. I say no waders. IMO

It's betting event. Show up on a certain date, put money in a pot, launch from a public launch, everyone leave at same time, winners split the pot.

[Pole_benda]

I fixed what I wrote for ya, look either way I'm fishing wade, no wade. This thread was a voting thread with the options of voicing opinions. And i was stating mine.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Pole_benda

I fixed what I wrote for ya, look either way I'm fishing wade, no wade. This thread was a voting thread with the options of voicing opinions. And i was stating mine.

I agree with everyone voicing their opinions. I think it is the best way to view how the field thinks.
Best opinion, in my opinion, was the less rules, the easier it will be to fish.

[jchief]

I am joking. I am like polebenda, fishing either way.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by jchief

I am joking. I am like polebenda, fishing either way.

I knowed you was joking. That's why I said that.
In my opinion, everyone should be allowed to fish public waters, no matter how you want to fish. As long as it is with rod and reel only.
Either way, there will be waders fishing that may not be in the tournament. So, doesn't matter if you allow waders or not.
Some folks only Yak fish or bank fish. That's cool with me too.

[pmckee318]

Originally Posted by Ray

I knowed you was joking. That's why I said that.
In my opinion, everyone should be allowed to fish public waters, no matter how you want to fish. As long as it is with rod and reel only.
Either way, there will be waders fishing that may not be in the tournament. So, doesn't matter if you allow waders or not.
Some folks only Yak fish or bank fish. That's cool with me too.

Man I was bringing my cane pole and a 5 gallon bucket, this is getting complicated.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by pmckee318

Man I was bringing my cane pole and a 5 gallon bucket, this is getting complicated.

The license is WAY cheap for a cane pole too, from what I've been told.

[buoy37]

YES (and I don't wade).

It is up to the fisherman to decide wether or not they want to participate/support a tournament that allows wade fishermen.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by buoy37

YES (and I don't wade).

It is up to the fisherman to decide wether or not they want to participate/support a tournament that allows wade fishermen.

Not supporting this event. The event is not making any money. All monies are distributed to the top 3 teams. Just fishermen fishing to have some fun after hunting season closes and not much else is going on.
Anyone can participate. I don't think wading will stop many from fishing.
Weather might make more skip out than waders.

[1fastmerc]

I could careless how you fish. A lot of people are making a big deal about waders, but to me yakers have a bigger advantage than waders. That's my two cents.


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[southern151]

I'll be there sportin' the gill net git-up! Wade, live, dead...You'll never stand a chance against my "ARSEnal!" LOL

W, quit crying! It's not a "real" tournament!

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by southern151

I'll be there sportin' the gill net git-up! Wade, live, dead...You'll never stand a chance against my "ARSEnal!" LOL

W, quit crying! It's not a "real" tournament!

That's why I saying let live or dead bait be used. It's for FUN.


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[boatdriver]

Y'all are making a big deal out of nothing... Let the waders fish. Hell, if a wader beats me, good job for him. It's just a fun tournament. I know how my partner and I will fish. We're gonna sight fish. I still think a boat fisherman will win. I may be wrong, but who knows... So I say, let the waders do their thing. Most people don't realize what it takes to win a red tournament. Your fish have to be heavy, real heavy. Length matters to an extent. But, just as in trout, I've seen a shorter red weigh more than a longer one, sometimes by a pound. Just my opinion. It seems that some people are scared to get beat by a wader!