I've participated in this tournament many, many years ago. Was fun. Biggest problem was either the weather or the corps water releases or both. But I've moved on and if I want to go fishing when my home water will be full of tourney boats, I'd find another place to fish. Or wait until the following week. Those tournament fishermen spent the good part of two weeks out there pounding the water to a froth and will be tired of fishing (mosly) for a while. Wait until Monday!! or Tuesday!!
WE pulled into a fishing spot one morning early, many years ago and set up somewhat close to another fisherman. It was our number one spot. Was surprised when that angler asked if we were fishing a tournament. I said yes and he politely picked up and moved on and wished us good luck. It was just a small work tournament but I have nothing but respect for that angler. I know him by name and he knows me, Thanks Daryl. You are THE man. We needed a 10th walleye to take first that day, but if Daryl would have stayed there, we wouldn't have faired as well. He's a stud fisherman and a courteous one at that. Thanks for the good memories Daryl B.