BFL vs. Local Tourneys

[Col Forbin]

Solo tourneys take all the fun out of it. Team tourneys are much more fun. Having a complete stranger in the back of your boat, bogarding all your spots ***** ass. If it weren't for 100 joe blow wanna be pros, the BFL wouldn't exist. You can go to these things and look around and maybe 10% of the competition needs to be there, the rest are usually just chasing a pipe dream. Why not just grab a bud, head to the lake and meet some more buds, its much more fun to rib your amigo about laying a beat down on him than ribbing some joe blow wannabe pro... Been there, done that, no fun.

My thoughts exactly. I think the BFL has some good things to offer, but for the most part Buzzking is dead on. I know, down here, there are some quality BFL'ers, and probably a handfull of those that should consider the next level. But I have also noticed too many attitudes and ego's that won't fit in a 21 foot boat. Buddy tournaments are much more fun - just as competitive, and you pick your partner. I also prefer smaller club tournments to a BFL.

[bereabasser]

I think you both are wrong,last year was my first time in BFLs and i had one of the funnest fishing seasons ive ever had.theres lots to learn plus big checks to win,and heck you even have a chance at winnin $1million if you make it there.There are alot of great guys and i havent met not one yet that was stuck up and mean.Id say fish the BFLs

[Col Forbin]

I think you both are wrong,last year was my first time in BFLs and i had one of the funnest fishing seasons ive ever had.theres lots to learn plus big checks to win,and heck you even have a chance at winnin $1million if you make it there.There are alot of great guys and i havent met not one yet that was stuck up and mean.Id say fish the BFLs

There are a lot of great people that fish the BFL's - more good than bad. But there is nothing like a local guy with a chip on his shoulder that thinks he should be pro, and thinks he owns half the lake - there are a good chunk of those in larger, more competitive BFL divisions. Stay with it a little longer and you will meet a crew of these.

I think BFL's can be good to get your feet wet, but not really a step to the next level. Doing your homework, practicing your butt off, finding supportive sponsors, and sacraficing almost all other aspects of a "normal" life are what get you to the next level. If you are dead set on getting to the next level, I would consider the Stren series. Local BFL's regardless of where you go, will be dominated by a local that knows that water better than any other. The same people in most BFL's, especially those here, will make up the top 20 on 90% of the tournaments on that body of water. Most pro's says it is hard to be competitive with the locals on the BFL.

[buzzking]

Got to be careful fishing those strens though, the locals have been known to show up and try to run people off their spots and take the arse beating of a life for it.....just ask Sam L.