I found this possible clue in the Nov. 2012 Crappie NOW issue:
The biggest challenge of hitting the tournament trail? “There are a lot of different things,” says Braswell, “but for me it’s financial. Some of my expenses have been paid but not all of them. Although we hung in to win the points race I’m disappointed in many of our finishes which would have helped us financially. You need deep pockets when travelling thousands of miles and spending a lot of time away from home. The other thing is the responsibility to take care of your equipment. Things like locators, tires, batteries and chargers all require checking and maintenance.”