Kevin Van Dam Forums

BASS Elite Marshall Program

2008-11-08T11:55:27Z

I just read on Bassmaster website, the announcement of the new Elite Marshall program. These are the guys that will replace the co-anglers during the Elite series tournament. I know I know, we ALL feel slighted and are threatening to never re-new our BASS membership and that’s OK. There is no one holding your feet to the fire about renewal. Great thing is...it’s all about choice.

The fee for registering for the Elite Marshall program is only $100 a tournament. Pretty much guaranteed 2-days on the water and possibly 3 if you get selected. Same as before, different Pro each day, but you get to learn about a couple of new items on the boat. A little camera system you may need to adjust for ESPN and a cell-phone tracking system thingy...not sure what or how it is supposed to fit in, just another little something. OH, and you get a fancy jersey and cap with the Elite Marshall stuff on it, entry to all the gatherings that the pros go to during the tournament.

So for you out there, that might keep your BASS membership and still follow the Pros along the tournament trail, love the sport and want to learn from the best on the water...you still have an opportunity. Life throws us curve balls, take a swing at it...your late swing while dropping your back shoulder just may let you connect with the ball and put it in play. I bet most of you while growing up had dreams of being a big league baseball, football, or even basketball player… how’s that working out for you? Pro fishing is pretty tough and even fewer of those in the ranks of professional angling.

Let me hear back from you guys....

Lucky Craft Email?

2009-01-06T12:51:36Z

Im looking for an Email for Lucky Craft. I would like to get a patch of them for my Jersey. I love their baits. ANy info would be be great!

Thanks in Advance!
Ryan

Cold weather fishing gloves!!!

2008-12-26T23:12:48Z

I could use some info on what water resistant cold weather fishing gloves people use, please include brand and price if possible. Any info will help, thanks..

Basspro vs. Cabelas

2008-12-04T18:23:25Z

I was wondering if you liked Basspro or Cabela’s better. Personally I like Basspro better. I think that they have way better fishing equipment. With hunting I think that it was really close with Cabela’s but I still think they are better even for hunting. Also my experience with Cabela’s customer service was not that great, and that was actually what turned me on them.

some of your alls go to baits in any conditions

2008-12-23T22:01:52Z

what is your go to bait when nothing else works and what is your big fish bait and include colors and brands and size

Fishing in the cold months??

2008-12-19T00:55:47Z

Im kind of new to fishing in the winter time!! Most of the people I know that fish with me say Im crazy, being from south FLA I never had a real problem
with winter fishing. I went out today (in west TN) and it was 39 degrees at the lake with a little wind.. I didnt catch a thing but it was great to get out on the water!!
Im learning every day about this cold weather and how it affects the bass fishing game.. The one thing I do know is that it can be real tuff sometimes!!
Any die hards out there with info or is it that BAD..

OMG

2008-12-17T21:02:42Z

Man Im tired of being a Shad......lolol im bottom of the food chain here..... Im fearing for my life!

Lures and Pros?

2009-01-02T15:26:34Z

This is probably a touchy subject when it comes to Bass Pros. I read in Ikes book that many Pro anglers use other lures besides their sponsors. If they do good on a particular lake, they say they used their sponsors lures when in reality they didn’t. They might have said they caught it on a Series 6 Sexy shad crank, but really caught it on a Bomber Crank. Do you think this is true? I would think pros carry other lures in their boat besides their sponsor’s. I thought this was an interesting subject.

Ryan

Knots for topwaters

2008-12-13T01:59:46Z

I have heard that when you are fishing poppers you should use the loop knot. I know that is true but should you use it for every topwater popper and walk the dog lure you throw?

So….Whadja Get ??

2008-12-25T23:06:07Z

OK....Who got what (fishing related of course) from the fat man in red ??

Me....
I got a sweet new St. Croix Premier baitcasting rod (7’ medium).
Also got 10 new X-Raps

NICE !!