I know I am a newbie to all this, so my opinion may not matter. I really like the point system, I know there is some skill and knowledge involved in catching these fish. But catching one fish and only one fish dictates who the better fisherman is that day. I think there is a lot of luck involved to determine the winner.

Sure we can learn how to use our electronics to find schools of bait fish, and then target that area, But can you look at whats in that school of bait fish and say look! there is a 50 incher! I am going to now catch that fish so I can win this tourney! I know my knowledge is limited to most others, but I am a quick study, and I think I have an idea about trying to establish a pattern that will catch fish.

Before I got my own boat I honestly thought trolling was kind of boring and it involved no skill whatsoever compared to casting. Boy was I wrong after trying by myself to look for signs that I was even trolling in an area that may or may not yeild a fish.

I have also spent days and days trolling for 0 or 1 fish. I know others have done the same.

Well anyways just jumping in here to say I like the points system over than first place being the largest fish caught. After all in the 3 rivers event 1 50 incher would equal 25 points which would equal 5 30 inchers.

So, what are the chances of hitting that 50 incher? compared to your chances of putting together a workable pattern and catching 3 or more fish in one day?