BFL vs. Local Tourneys

[QUOTE=00SKEETER;350060]Is it worth fishing the BFL's vs. let say Renegade? BFL entry fee is $200 and Renegade is $125.00 which you split with your partner =$62.50. Top prize in BFL averages 3k-4K and it helps to have a Ranger Boat (another 30K - 50K). Top prize in Renegade is 2K and pays pretty well all the way to 10th place. I understand that most of you would love to make the BFL All American and that's probably why you fish it but I think you get the most bang for your buck in Renegade. I would like to fish more BFL's but can't justify spending the extra dollars. Not downing anyone for there choice in circuits I was just curious as to what everyone thought.[/QUOTE]

renegade is a fun circuit,run top notch and the classic payout is dang good too.you may also have less travel expnense with renegade and you can use it to see how you stack up.if you can consistently finish in the top 10 you are earning your spot..you won't cash many "luck" checks but there is an oppurtunity to always win your money back.
Sherbert, Linda and crew are top notch.

[quote=pastorbass;350123]I highly recommend Fishers of Men :)[/quote]


Hey pastorbass, aint got to chat with you for a bit, you been fishin any? I was wondering,
What is fishers of men??. I also thought i saw a christian tourney field on the tourney board, do you know anything about that??

Have never fished a BFL. Have heard that they are some of the best run tournaments around. However it is my opinion that unless you are in a Ranger, fish something else.

I fished the BFL last year for the first time and always had good guys to fish with. I always heard you can draw some jack@ss people, maybe I just got lucky. I am also qualified to fish the Stren Series which is the next step if someone is trying to go pro. It would be nice but dont have the time or money to try it out. It depends on what you intend to do with your fishing career. I love to fish buddy tournaments but it was also a great experience to learn alot of things as a co-angler in the BFL.

I wouldn’t fish the BFLs unless your looking for recognition or wanting to take your fishing to the next level. You stand to make money in your buddy tournaments your lucky to break even in the BFLs. It's not worth buying a Ranger just to fish the BFLs you get a little extra pocket change if you do good in them. If your going to fish a Sten or higher I would recommend buying a Ranger, but if not all contingencies are, is smoke and mirrors in the puppy dog leagues...

Plus if you fish the BFLs you gotta beat RC5 and that aint gonna happen. Steer clear at all costs!!!

What has happened to bass fishing. What happened to days of competing in tournaments just for the competition. Now days anglers are worried if they are going to make any money fishing this tournament or that. Usually the guys worried about if they are going to cash a check ruin it for the rest of us. Those guys are the ones that turn people away from bass fishing. The money fuels the ego problem. There is nothing wrong with an ego, but one that can't fit it the boat with you, it is wrong. I have fished competitively since I was eight years old. My father and I fished local tournaments. I don't think I would take my eight year old son to a fish in a tournament now days. There are guys out there that put forth a very bad image for our youngsters. As always 90% of the guys and gals out there are great competitors and would go out of there way to help you. There's always that 10% that have to make a scene. I am here to tell everyone a fast new boat will not win tournaments, it's the man in the boat! It seems every tournament I go to turns into a boat show. Everyone is showing off and losing focus on what we are there for, TO FISH! Often I have noticed its the guy that doesn't have the new boat that does well in tournament. As for what tournament to fish BFL or Renegade or tournaments like it? Both tournaments are going to have "wolfpacks" as I call them, a bunch of guys that think they're pros. These guys will cut you off fishing down a bank. **** near run you over running down the lake. These guys will not speak to you or even say hello for that matter. I am not kidding this has happened repeated times. I guess that's what I get for trying to be friendly. If your looking to get your name out there and have a place where potential sponsors can easily access your results from past tournaments, I would suggest BFL. If your looking for something closer to home and the ability to fish with your buddy I would suggest tournaments like Renegade. Once again, just ignore the bad apples and have a good time. Don't lose sight of what you are there for, to have a good time. Not everyone is going to be a pro. Those that are need a lesson in good manners. Hope this helps

10-4 I agree bigbear!!