FLW has some issues, too. I noticed several anglers weighing in OBVIOUSLY DEAD fish, at the Tour Championship (on TV).

And, yes ... ESPN is all about "extreme" this & "extreme" that, and ratings, and $$$ !! I can't wait for the "Full contact/smack talk/boat racing/fishing series" (sorry, just being sarcastic)

And the "Ultimate Match Fishing" show (Joe Thomas 2005 TV version) ... kinda struck me wrong, when anglers were fishing Marina boat slips --- and a big sign with BIG RED lettering came into view of the camera (& anglers), that said not to fish there.

Just some observations of mine, and IMHO ... it's not really helping or showing the true sport of fishing, more than it's showing the true nature of greed. ......... cp