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I dunno Ron, I heard last time you got paired with a woman you just took
care of business... That's true - maybe for more than one reason. But that proves that there should not be different rules for men partners and men/women. I managed with a woman partner fine. Just glad I only had to pee tho! Ronnie http://fishing.about.com |
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"go-bassn" wrote in message
... No offense taken here AJH, just be aware (I'm sure you are) that you're in the company of a whole bunch of people that give a hoot about the subject. Personally, I care a whole lot about it. Warren A lot of us out here care Warren, like me, and I've never fished a tourney in my life, and prolly never will unless ROFB comes to NC for a Southern Classic while I'm still breathing. :-) Fishing in general doesn't need nor want any black eyes IMO. Tournament fishing is simply the pinnacle of what a ton of folks simply do for fun, and cheaters on tour equate to poachers outside the tournament ranks. They hurt the rest of us *good apples* by getting all the wrong kinds of (bad) press. |
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I don't know what the gentelman did in this case, but I think it should
be a pretty cut and dried thing. A rules infraction that involves forgetfulness, ignorance, or caught up in the excitement, etc., are tolerable things, and disqualification is justifed, and that's the end of it....it is a "penalty" like any other sport. But a criminal act of cheating to aquire money is a felony, and should be treated like one, period! It has happened before, and the parties were convicted...the sport will survive that! I equate bass tournaments to golf tournamnets, individuals competeing, and the honor system should be held to the highest standards as it is in golf! The tournament directors should also be held to those standards....open disclosure of all infractions, and or, criminal acts by any contestant, or official. To do otherwise is unacceptable! Like I said, I have no idea what this event is all about, so this post is not directed at the specifics of the case here. It is a great sport, a great recreation activity, and we all should do what ever is in our power to protect it. Now that I ave stired my own emotions, I think I'll write a letter! grin JK |
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You can get DQ'ed for that????????? Stupid rule!
Heavy Yep, you can get disqualified for complaining that the rules are unfair. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com |
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You can get DQ'ed for that????????? =A0 Stupid rule!
Yep, you can get disqualified for complaining that the rules are unfair Seriously? Or do I feel my leg being pulled here? |
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You can get DQ'ed for that????????? =A0 Stupid rule! Yep, you can get disqualified for complaining that the rules are unfair Seriously? Or do I feel my leg being pulled here? Here is the rule again: "FLW Tour Rule 7: Sportsmanship All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation and to conduct themselves in a manner that will be a credit to themselves, to FLW Outdoors, FLW Outdoors' sponsors, the sport of fishing and FLW Outdoors' efforts to promote the sport. Examples of conduct not complying with those standards include, but are not limited to, the following: Consumption and/or possession of alcoholic beverages or any kind of mind-altering substance during registration, the pre-tournament meeting or during tournament hours extending through the weigh-in procedure. Abuse of, or addiction to, mind-altering substances. Conviction of a felony within the past 36 months. Any other words, conduct or actions reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with tournament rules. In case of any conduct not complying with the standards, FLW Outdoors shall have the right to refuse any application, or to deny a confirmed application, by returning the entry fee of a previously accepted application, or to disqualify a contestant. " Notice the paragraph I marked with - words that reflect unfavorably upon efforts to promote compliance with tournament rules. I stongly beleive in not biting the hand that feeds you, but if you feel you are being treated unfairly, sometimes you say too much. How harsh should the punishment be for that? Ruining your fishing career? Ronnie http://fishing.about.com |
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as a follow-up, FLW rule 10 states
10. Permitted fishing methods All bass must be caught alive in a conventional sporting manner. If he was cheating, why would he be charged with violation of rule 7, not rule 10? Ronnie http://fishing.about.com |
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