I think the biggest change in tournaments that I have seen over the years is guys are trying to use them to supplement their income these days. When I first started it was great to get together and see who was the best angler on that given day and if you won some money that was a bonus. I believe the lure of making some quick cash doing something you love(bass fishing) is creating an increase in the number of tournaments that are held every weekend. Check out the tourney board on this site. I know it is for a good cause, but, someone is having a tournament on Taylorsville Lake on Memorial Day weekend??? Who thought this was a good date to hold this?? Nothing like waiting 2 hours to get you boat out of the water, yikes!