espn Classic coverage

[kent]

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?

[Redskeeter]

Ya it was a little disappointing. They should take a look at FLW and make some changes.

[Jbyrd]

Ya it was a little disappointing. They should take a look at FLW and make some changes.

Ok guys here we go again this year !!! They are only giving updates. The real show is on in a couple of weeks. I think they are giving too much info !! With anglers like Ike in the feild all they have to do is watch espn at night and see how the other guys are fishing.The one angler is fishing the backs of the small creeks up the river. Hasn't seen a boat all week ok Vandamn is struggling on day two in the clear water by the ****. Funny thing he pulls up the trolling motor and goes to the area the angler is fishing and starts to make a come back. GUYS IT IS $500,000 dollars they will come in on other guys.............!!!!!!!!!. C Hartley is fishing docks and after day 1 coverage Bang Hackney shows up !!!!
AS for learning from FLW they didn't even give coverage of their championship on National tv.
WAIT FOR THE REAL SHOW it will look more like the coverage you want to see.

[BanditMan]

I agree , My opinion they shouldn't air anything at all. Now when it is over they can put together whatever, and we will still watch even though we know the outcome. I'ts worth 500,000 FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. That's a few tanks of fuel.

[fishalltime]

10 pm , espn2

[jgevedon]

Ok guys here we go again this year !!! They are only giving updates. The real show is on in a couple of weeks. I think they are giving too much info !! With anglers like Ike in the feild all they have to do is watch espn at night and see how the other guys are fishing.The one angler is fishing the backs of the small creeks up the river. Hasn't seen a boat all week ok Vandamn is struggling on day two in the clear water by the ****. Funny thing he pulls up the trolling motor and goes to the area the angler is fishing and starts to make a come back. GUYS IT IS $500,000 dollars they will come in on other guys.............!!!!!!!!!. C Hartley is fishing docks and after day 1 coverage Bang Hackney shows up !!!!
AS for learning from FLW they didn't even give coverage of their championship on National tv.
WAIT FOR THE REAL SHOW it will look more like the coverage you want to see.

I understand your argument for not giving away the spots but the problem with that argument is that the coverage stunk again last night for day 3. The fact is that espn is more interested in ratings than in actual fishing knowledge. Ike screaming and acting crazy gets higher ratings in the same notion that a car crash draws attention. I've seen TNN and you ESPN are no TNN.

[Jbyrd]

I understand your argument for not giving away the spots but the problem with that argument is that the coverage stunk again last night for day 3. The fact is that espn is more interested in ratings than in actual fishing knowledge. Ike screaming and acting crazy gets higher ratings in the same notion that a car crash draws attention. I've seen TNN and you ESPN are no TNN.

Once again GUYS this is only UPDATES the real show airs in a couple of weeks. I am confused what does TNN have to do with anything???????

[kent]

Shocking enough, espn did e-mail me back pretty quick. standard answer, "we appreciate your comments blah blah blah. we will forward to appropriate people. thank you." I'm sure it probably went in the trash. Jbyrd, yes they proably will have a show on devoted to the classic this coming weekend. But, when you advertise LIVE COVERAGE of the classic, which is the equivalent of the super bowl, the world series, daytona 500, they should do a better job. And yes, they can have live footage. The classic in Pitt 2 years ago had live footage, and in my opinon, much better coverage. They explained what Van Dam, Martens, and Ike were doing. I don't believe for one second delaing coverage so the anglers don't know what the leaders are doing holds water. They all have a good idea what each other are doing. And if theyre primary pattern fails, yes they will go somewhere else. I would bet Van Dam had a good idea where the guy in the river was and what he was doing to catch fish. But he probably didn't run up on top of the gut and set it down. Most of those guys at that level give each other plenty of leeway. And if he didin't the guy should have said so. I think the TNN reference keeps coming up because a lot of people feel they gave much more in depth coverage of what we as fisherman want to see. which is not Ike screaming and bear hugging a fish. Mark, I agree, Iwould have warned him one time about handling a fish like that, and then we would have fought if he did it again. And to clarify, I don't hate Ike. actually I think he's a **** good fisherman. He finishes strong under every condition thrown at them. But the screaming over a 2lb fish, the temper trantrums he throws, and the display 2 years ago when he broke the running light are a little too much. If it was every once in a while, it would be okay. But its every time he fishes he does this. And yes i have had a tantrum or 2 in the boat before. I've cussed over losing a fish, I've slammed a rod or 2 down. But not every time i hit the water.

[Jbyrd]

Shocking enough, espn did e-mail me back pretty quick. standard answer, "we appreciate your comments blah blah blah. we will forward to appropriate people. thank you." I'm sure it probably went in the trash. Jbyrd, yes they proably will have a show on devoted to the classic this coming weekend. But, when you advertise LIVE COVERAGE of the classic, which is the equivalent of the super bowl, the world series, daytona 500, they should do a better job. And yes, they can have live footage. The classic in Pitt 2 years ago had live footage, and in my opinon, much better coverage. They explained what Van Dam, Martens, and Ike were doing. I don't believe for one second delaing coverage so the anglers don't know what the leaders are doing holds water. They all have a good idea what each other are doing. And if theyre primary pattern fails, yes they will go somewhere else. I would bet Van Dam had a good idea where the guy in the river was and what he was doing to catch fish. But he probably didn't run up on top of the gut and set it down. Most of those guys at that level give each other plenty of leeway. And if he didin't the guy should have said so. I think the TNN reference keeps coming up because a lot of people feel they gave much more in depth coverage of what we as fisherman want to see. which is not Ike screaming and bear hugging a fish. Mark, I agree, Iwould have warned him one time about handling a fish like that, and then we would have fought if he did it again. And to clarify, I don't hate Ike. actually I think he's a **** good fisherman. He finishes strong under every condition thrown at them. But the screaming over a 2lb fish, the temper trantrums he throws, and the display 2 years ago when he broke the running light are a little too much. If it was every once in a while, it would be okay. But its every time he fishes he does this. And yes i have had a tantrum or 2 in the boat before. I've cussed over losing a fish, I've slammed a rod or 2 down. But not every time i hit the water.

You guys are all saying do it like flw, well if you think ikes handleing of the fish is bad just think what using a net on them does . Yes I use a net because it is a benefit ,BUT the number of times I have seen fish brought in espesially in the summer with sores that have the distint net pattern are to numerous to mention. I think we as human beings are ALL capable of improving something. ESPN didn't say they where perfect, If you guys don't like it maybe you can watch the Elien DeGenerous show or something like that
LOL JUST KIDDING see you would change that station so just change from espn....
I am stupid some one enlight me what does tnn have to do with anything we are talking about ????

[Bad_Company]

TNN is brought up because way back when in the before time, they did coverage of BASS Events. I still remember watching Denny Baurer winning the classic on TNN ten years ago, it got me into bass fishing and jig fishing. I am not a fan of ESPN's coverage of the classic. I dont even watch it anymore, the last one I watched was pittsburg. The Elite coverage for 07 I thought was very good and the recap show they done at then end of the year was very informative on jig fishing and swimbait fishing. I do like FLW coverage and I wish ESPN would bring back Schooled by Denny Baurer and Basscenter. I wish they would put some shows like VS's Bass Pros (Best show thats ever been on), Bass Edge, Fishing University. I have learned so much from the Bass Pros it aint even funny. They talk about 3 or 4 diffrent presentations in each show. If you havent checked out VS, you should. I think I will step off my soap box now, and let another one have a go.

[DJ]

Ok guys here we go again this year !!! They are only giving updates. The real show is on in a couple of weeks. I think they are giving too much info !! With anglers like Ike in the feild all they have to do is watch espn at night and see how the other guys are fishing.The one angler is fishing the backs of the small creeks up the river. Hasn't seen a boat all week ok Vandamn is struggling on day two in the clear water by the ****. Funny thing he pulls up the trolling motor and goes to the area the angler is fishing and starts to make a come back. GUYS IT IS $500,000 dollars they will come in on other guys.............!!!!!!!!!. C Hartley is fishing docks and after day 1 coverage Bang Hackney shows up !!!!
AS for learning from FLW they didn't even give coverage of their championship on National tv.
WAIT FOR THE REAL SHOW it will look more like the coverage you want to see.

If that's the case, ESPN and their website should promote the absolutely terrible "coverage" they bragged about on TV and their website. I'm through watching ESPN.

[bigcarl6446]

come on DJ thats a crock statement...not watching ESPN....lol
when your bb team is winning you'll be watching.....We all want better fishing shows and better coverage, hell I want it on HD, but that's only if its on the main channel...not the duece. But I'm happy for Alton he did a nice job hanging in.....

Good luck to all that strives to make the "Big Show"

Carl