Comments on: You’ll need a thick shoestring to compete

By: George Kramer

George Kramer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:19:30 +0000

Forest: Once it’s spent, it’s spent. Don’t let those thoughts creep in your head. I’ve not fished with a AAA before, always pro head-to-head. All I would ask is a partner follow whatever “boat rules” there might be, then fish the available angles and be alert to casts the guy up front may not have made. (He can’t make them all). But no matter what, don’t make any cast you aren’t committed to. If you’re not mentally ready, don’t make the cast until you are.

By: Forest

Forest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:50:13 +0000

Hey George,

The US open will be my first tournament (amateur). I feel like I’m way over my head. With the cost of getting ready being a killer.. Trying to prepare for any situation that my pros will put me in. But my biggest fear is pissing off a pro with my lack of abilities. It should be a great experience tho.. On a side note I took first place at the club tournament level a couple weeks ago, beating out 35 boats. This really boosted my confidence..

Good luck at the open… Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to draw ya as my pro:-)

By: Bob Twilegar

Bob Twilegar — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:01:11 +0000

George

Best of luck at the U.S. OPEN this year and I have really enjoyed reading all your columns this year. I think you are doing everything right, in sticking with your planning, and if you can do that throughout the tournament you might surprise some poeple with how well yo do.I hope so, and again good luck.

By: George Kramer

George Kramer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:43:51 +0000

Sounds like I made a good decision, then. Good luck on all fronts.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:00:13 +0000

You made a wise decision in picking 1-800-BASS-Boat for your insurance! I wish I had! The other big name one that pays there dealers to push there policies is crap!