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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.