Bassmaster Classic

[mrwillis]

I know this doesn't have to do with Crappie fishing, but did anyone see the DQ of Swindle during this last BMClassic because of his boating escapade? This quickly made me think of the thread a couple weeks ago about "idling or boating on plane...which one is better?". I would be interesting in hearing your thoughts.

[mistertwister]

I saw this. Just a poor decision on his part to drive that past, between the camera boat and the pro. He shouldnt have been upset with the DQ for the day. He was on plane, and there wasnt any wake to speak up, just cutting it too close. Must have been a senior moment or something.

Chris

[Slabalicious]

He got what he needed in my book. I am sure its not the first time it has happened and not been seen. But that was way to close to be runnin 60 or 70 in between boats that close. Steering screws up and we got dead fishermen!

[SweetHomeAlabama]

Did you hear his response?

"I don't think I did anything wrong. I drive fast and fish fast"

And that attitude is why bass fishermen are disliked.

[mrwillis]

Interesting thoughts...I agree that the DQ was legit and merited. However, did anyone else hear the statement that he said "I was waved through..."? I swear I heard that statement. And, I think it was a little fuel to the fire to make him weigh in, in front of all the people who supported him and cheered for him. Maybe that was the "humble pie" he needed to chew on for awhile.

[frank lawhead]

I HEARD HIM SAY THAT HE WAS WAVED THRU TOO

[Blue Duck]

He got off lucky. Lots of places he would have a broaken nose........

[jem270]

This is a quote from the bassmaster site from Swindel. This guy just doesn't get it.


"So to tell you I'm going to go out tomorrow and I'm going to quit running through a gap, or I'm going to quit trying to win this Classic, I'd be lying to every one of you. Because when I take the water at Amistad," — the Texas lake where the Elite Series season begins next month — "I'm going to hate everybody and everything until I win."



By the way, I went to the expo and had a great time.

[mrwillis]

I am jealous...JEM270...I would love to go to the expo. It has to by way cooler than watching it on TV.

[jem270]

Most of it applies to the green carp fisherman. I did see a couple of crappie pros but I did not get a chance to talk to them. I did see a Triton aluminum crappie boat that looked good. It had the extra pedestals on the front for 2 seats.