Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI,
and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris