Tournament fishing is for those of us who like the adrenalin rush of competition. Many people golf and wager on it some play poker some coach their kids ball teams. All these forms of competition when rendered fairly are healthy. I fish about the same amount in each way, I take my wife and daughter fishing for crappie, bass and bluegill, and I fish about 20 tournaments a year. The fun fishing relaxes me and the tournaments get me pumped up. Growing up in central KY I played most every organized sport available, after college I needed an outlet for my competitve nature. Tournament fishing has provided this for me. So love all fishing and get out as much as possible.