espn Classic coverage

[DJ]

I also sent them a blistering email stating what a poor job they did particularly after they were really pushing their "LakeCam" on their "Live coverage. All hype and crap. And I just don't understand no broadcast until late Sunday night.

[Jbyrd]

I also sent them a blistering email stating what a poor job they did particularly after they were really pushing their "LakeCam" on their "Live coverage. All hype and crap. And I just don't understand no broadcast until late Sunday night.

Hey you guys ever seen a bass boat with a satcom dish on it. NO that is why you are getting it late it takes a while to get the taped footage back to the dock and edited for tv................

[mhall]

Just e-mailed espn and let them know i thought the coverage sucked. told them i was tired of seeing the same scene of ike screaming, of boats going across the lake, and the same 4-5 big fish catches over and over. suggested the focus more on technique, lures used, hookset, etc. offered for them to e-mail a response, but i'm not holding my breath. anybody else tired of the poor coverage?

Tell it brother tell it. It sucked out loud. Also would somebody please tell that idiot moron Ike that bear hugging bass against your body rubs all the slime off of them and would likely kill them, Oh I forgot he doesn't care about that. I can't stand that idiot. I'd like to fish with him so I could throw his candy arse out of the boat.

[thebassman30]

Tell it brother tell it. It sucked out loud. Also would somebody please tell that idiot moron Ike that bear hugging bass against your body rubs all the slime off of them and would likely kill them, Oh I forgot he doesn't care about that. I can't stand that idiot. I'd like to fish with him so I could throw his candy arse out of the boat.

No doubt Mark. Ike is like a 10 year old that is looking for attention. What a douche.

[lizardking]

Heres what we all want Footage of the fishermen fishing.... not catching,
real footage,water temps, depth, baits, presentation, locality then the camera
jumps to some other angler where we see the same FISHING this can be done it can be done well and the footage LIVE on the final day of the Classic.
also dont stroke FLW theyre as bad and I think worse its a downward spiral of comercialism. Im a loyal Dog but no more I will purposely shun Lowrance
Advance Auto, Mercury,well maybe not Mercury....its out of hand you dont even see a pro just say spinnerbait its a Strikemasterwareagle Titanium microchipped Tungsten copterblade sorry im must pause for a comercial Break

[Devils Horse]

Watched the day 1 and 2 weigh ins on ESPN's streaming video link. That's the way to go! Very few ads, just constant live weigh in coverage.

Didn't watch day 3 coverage on the web. Skipped mass and went fishing in the snow till the afternoon, then took my wife and daughter to Bowling Green High School's production of "Fiddler on the Roof". The fishing and the weather was bad, but the kids did an excellent job with the play. They had a talented kid playing Rev Tevya who really stole the show. Found myself singing "If I Were a Rich Man" out loud in the shower this morning. (Hope y'all had breakfast already)

Watched the entire day three coverage last night, and I thought it was very good. For the most part I dislike the ESPN sports mafia, but I'll give credit where it's due. I'd give their overall coverage of the Classic an A.

BTW, I'll go against the grain here. I like Ike long as the dosage isn't too large. He makes me laugh, but his act gets old pretty quick. Near as I can tell he's actually a really good guy who takes a ton of time with the kids and his fans.

[mhall]

Jim I have heard that about him and I admire that for sure if that's the case. But man somebody need to give that boy a serious lesson on how to handle fish. If I fished with him for more than an hour or so somebody would be wet, and I say it would be him I think I can take his little scronny butt.

[wishniwasfishn]

Jim I have heard that about him and I admire that for sure if that's the case. But man somebody need to give that boy a serious lesson on how to handle fish. If I fished with him for more than an hour or so somebody would be wet, and I say it would be him I think I can take his little scronny butt.

I am right there with you, his fish probaly do not fare well after release. Did you guys notice how he runs to the back of the boat after the hookset, if I was the cameraman, i believe i would of had to kick him in the water, after he caught that fish and said i am a bad man, and then spit, like thats something cool. The guy is a total moron, and i cannot stand to even look at him, i change the channel every time they show that wannabe

[stratosjoe]

I watched cause there was nothing else on. The outcome was as follows;

Will not buy Purulator Products (Gman Burnt me out)

I learned nothing at all to improve or enhance my fishing experience

Obviously what I was told about the correct way to treat fish was a lie because between the pros hugging them or throwing them in the boat they took a beating . This by the way, gives the airheads with the 4 letter organization more ammuntion to slam our sport.

Well said my piece I really don't feel much better either

[geobass]

If you want better coverage, get off your butt and go see it in person!
Why is it that nothing ever seems go enought for some of the people who choose to post on this GREAT website?
Its too cold, its too hot, Cumberland is too low, blah blah blah. Do you see a pattern here.
BASS website coverage of weight in was good. And they showed as much as they could with the tape they had of the days events. I'm sure there will be more complete coverage coming to ESPN in the days or weeks to come.

[buzzking]

If you want better coverage, get off your butt and go see it in person!
Why is it that nothing ever seems go enought for some of the people who choose to post on this GREAT website?
Its too cold, its too hot, Cumberland is too low, blah blah blah. Do you see a pattern here.
BASS website coverage of weight in was good. And they showed as much as they could with the tape they had of the days events. I'm sure there will be more complete coverage coming to ESPN in the days or weeks to come.

Hence why I stopped hanging out over here and may stop in once a month now instead of 5 times a day. Also, just for giggles, this has NOTHING to do with kentucky fishing, and should be moved immediately........

[artcarney_agr]

Hence why I stopped hanging out over here and may stop in once a month now instead of 5 times a day. Also, just for giggles, this has NOTHING to do with kentucky fishing, and should be moved immediately........

Ha ha ha! Same old same old...Ike this...GMan that...Ha ha ha!

Here's some words of wisdom:
Ike is a yankee...nuff said...
GMan is a wanna be player...sorry dude, but it ain't gonna happen!
ESPN...self proclaimed leader in college sports...not fishing...should get out of bass fishing television coverage and start showing reruns of Christopher Lowell, which probably would get better ratings

Kevin Wirth - winner of 2008 Bluegrass Brawl and then some - taking bets now!