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Defining a professional bass angler

Started by djkimmel, March 24, 2012, 05:13:24 PM

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djkimmel

This comes up every so often on fishing forums, especially where tournament anglers tend to hang out. It came up again today on facebook. I really don't know why one angler cares so much about what another angler decides to call himself - it sure doesn't bother me if someone wants to call themselves a professional angler - regardless, this is a pretty good article about being a pro angler and I've always thought Sammy Lee is one of the nicest persons in fishing.

From FLW Outdoors 01.May.2001 by Rob Newell:
Defining a professional bass angler

Hint: It's more than just good fishing skills

In the bass-fishing industry it is assumed that the words "professional bass angler" refer to one who derives his livelihood from bass fishing. But for Sammy Lee, the label carries a connotation that runs much deeper than catching fish and cashing checks.

Read complete article on FLW Outdoors.

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TheFishinPollock

What defines a professional angler.  Not me :D :D
Matthew" the pollock" Novak
1986 Champ 168
 2014 Pro XS 115 Merc

Cheetam

IMO, anyone that wears a shirt and tie when fishing is professional  ;D
Jeff

djkimmel

I like the idea of a tournament where everyone has to wear a tux! They used to require tuxedos at the Bassmaster Classic awards dinner. You wouldn't even recognize a few of the pros in tux!

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TheFishinPollock

One of the tourneys I fish with my pops ever fall. I have tried to get him to  do at least the blast off in a full tux with tails and a tophat.  It's either that or a chicken suit :D
Matthew" the pollock" Novak
1986 Champ 168
 2014 Pro XS 115 Merc

djkimmel


Help stop invasive spcies. Don't move fish between unconnected bodies of water. Clean, drain and dry your boat before launching on another water body.
Unless clearly stated as such, opinions expressed by Dan Kimmel on this forum are not the opinions or policies of The Bass Federation of Michigan.

Skulley

Quote from: TheFishinPollock on March 25, 2012, 08:50:33 PM
One of the tourneys I fish with my pops ever fall. I have tried to get him to  do at least the blast off in a full tux with tails and a tophat.  It's either that or a chicken suit :D

I'd like to see that.


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