Posted
by Johnkud on
Opinion needed
Had a debate with a club member today and would like some feedback from you folks . I said that in a club where a NON boater is drawn to fish with a different boater every tournament that he is at a distict disadvantage to a non boater that fishes with SAME boater every tournament . I feel that fishing with different boaters every time makes the non boater have to adjust his fishing methods every time where as the non boater that fishes exclusively with the same boater doesn't . Any opions on this ???
Posted
by BUDDYROW on
yes & no.....heres my
2 cents worth....i belong to 2 bass clubs
one the non boater fished with different boater each wk. in the other the
choice is yours.....before i became a boater, long ago
i really liked the idea of fishing with different boaters....the fact of the
matter is... the learning curve is greater. i was able
to pick up on different ways, different people did things. before
a tx you
knew who you were paired with and you knew what they liked to
do. i have fished with persons who did absolutly
nothing but throw spinnerbaits.....i mean did'nt bring anything else, but.
then i have fished with persons who did nthing but
throw worms,
for 8 hrs. and the same with crankers. so in essence you went to school....during the tx. i must
say i did pick up alot...
but, now i fish with my significent other in the other club....i am
teaching her all the knowledge that i have aquired....she is a great
panfisher...but is new to bass fishing. she does not feel comfortable fishing
with others...worrying about silly things like getting snagged, crossing lines
etc. and i am okay with her wishes
it also makes it easier with the tackle to.....not having to prepare
separate tackle boxes etc. i mean it works for us (being paired)
for club tx. so until she gets more comfortable.... its a keeper 
sorry
for the length...maybe it was 4 cents worth
Posted
by earthworm77 on
The non boater must adjust to every new angler he fishes with. If the guy fishes with the same boater, they get to know each others style.
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Posted
by HugeFish4 on
From my perspective, the
non-boater is at a disadvantage in the SHORT RUN. Obviously, this individual is
going to have to deal with a variety of fishing styles and fishing skill
levels. While this may benefit the angler in the long run, this constant change
and lack of control would personally drive me nuts! I would probably want to
knock the boater over the head and take control of the boat. Probably the
reason I am not a club member! LOL!
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Posted
by tomloge on
i just joined a small club this year, and have fished with several different boaters. i've enjoyed it tremendously. i've been lucky as i've been fishing with a great group of guys who are very flexable and accomodating to me (the non-boater). i've been able to pick up on subtle, little ideas and been able to make adjustments in the way i fish certain lures. also, it really has not presented any major problem or disadvantage to me. i've had my good days and my bad days (fishing-wise), but that's been due to what i do on the water and not because of the boater i'm with. anyhow, that's my 2 cents worth. i have not had any problems adjusting each week and i don't really anticipate any problems.
Posted
by Woody on
John
If you
are fishing against the boater on a regular basis or not should not matter.
I am the exception to the rule...I have a bassboat and HAVE to fish as a
nonboater.
As a Non-boater I have fished with different guys and had nothing but a
pleasurable experience and have been treated with the utmost of respect. I
throw the same style baits each outing.
I cannot see what any real advantage or disadvantage would be fishing with the
same boater IF you are fishing against each other.
Your style and technique drastically change as the guy in the back... Why would
that change?
Tight Lines,
Woody
Posted
by HugeFish4 on
Woody, it is pretty simple really. For example, if I want to fish offshore humps and subtle contour changes, and my boater is pitching to every single nook and cranny tight to shore, I would want to kill him and myself; especially if we weren't catching jack! It is simply a matter of control. I do not like not having it.
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Posted
by JPBass on
I always felt fishing
with someone new was an advantage in the way of learning new techniques. It
might not pay off for you in your tournament placement on that particular day
but every little tidbit of information you pick up only makes you a better
angler in the long run.
And Huge, in the scenario you describe well I guess
you just gotta take turns.
Sometimes the other guy's pattern may turn
out to be the better.
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Posted
by Lpbassman on
I have to agree with JP. Fishing with different individuals will often FORCE some one to learn new techniques and locations. It can also show you a new and different way of throwing a particular type of bait that you are already familiar with. While it might not help you for a specific tourney or outing, it will in the long run make you a better and more versatile angler.
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Posted
by Scott C on
If
the NON boater fishes with the same boater every week and neither is a top fish
producer in the club I can see it being an advantage to both to mix it up in
the draw format.
In the lakes I fish here on LI many of them can be fished with different styles
from the same location on the lake...many of the drops, contour changes etc are
close to shore or lillies so each boater can employ their style with proper
boat position. Not all but alot of our waters can be fished that way with
success.
I am a non boater and although I enjoy fishing with my partner a great deal I
do like the draw format we incorporated this year....at least so far. I havent
fished with Earthy or Northy yet !!
LOL I am looking forward to my lesson this week though 
And
will adjust my style if necessary.
quote:
I would want to kill him and myself
John you scare me. Can I have your watch if you carry this through
?
Tom L Well put my friend
Posted
by HugeFish4 on
Scott..what
can I say? LOL! I would just want to have the opportunity to win or lose based
on my decisions, not another individual's decision.
You will never get "The Watch"!!!! LOL!
Of course, when I am fishing for fun on a new body of water as a non-boater, I
would rather have the angler with more knowledge of lake make
the decisions.
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Posted
by Scott C on
Ok....thats
better. If I ever get a boat you can come on it now.............. I gotta get
that watch somehow.
LOL
Posted
by JOHN G on
this can be a "grass is greener
on the other side" scenario....
if the boater is putting you on fish, there will be nary a complaint....
if he is not....
he is cramping your style! AHAHAHHAHAHAH,.....
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