I, like the majority of the people posting here will continue to fish in tournaments because we love it so much. We will continue to do so, because of the camaraderie we share at the events. Because of the friendships we've made over the years. Because we love the competition. We do it for bragging rights, for the recognition of our fellow anglers, and yes........ for the possibility of winning money.
For me, my fishing partner, and the fisherman that I fish with that I would consider friends, the money is secondary compared to some of the things I listed. Don't get me wrong.... winning money is nice, but that's not why we do it. If fishing bass tournaments was all about money, or turning a profit, the majority of us would have stopped doing it long ago. Yet we come back year after year.
It's sad that something like that happened in what I would consider a very respected bass circuit. It's sad that someone would cheat....... basically stealing money from their friends as well as every other competitor. That they could accept the accolades and congratulations from their fellow anglers, all while knowing that they cheated. The only thing they won was disdain and ridicule. I'd rather lose all of my money, than lose my integrity.
How sad for all of us
....really ...
