July 26 - If you had 30 Min. with a Pro what would you ask him

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:07:45 AM

We've heard about some "unsportmanslike" behavior on the water like David Dudley's acts earlier this year. Do you think the competition is getting worse as the money gets higher?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:08:52 AM

How much time to you spend with a spinning reel in your hand in any given tournament?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:09:44 AM

Have you ever been late to a weigh-in?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:10:54 AM

What's your biggest goof that has cost you places in a tourney? Like tripping on your rods and losing a fish, etc, etc, etc.

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:11:57 AM

What do you like to take with you on the boat to eat and drink during a tournament?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:12:29 AM

How do you incorporate your family into your fishing professionally?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:14:07 AM

Who is your favorite pro angler on tour, someone you like hanging out with, spending time on the water with, etc. ?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:15:07 AM

When you fish a tourney with an amateur co-angler, what would you like to see at the boat ramp that would lead you to believe he has it together?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:15:55 AM

What is your confidence bait when all else seems to have failed?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:17:43 AM

What do you like to do in your spare time that is not related to fishing?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:18:26 AM

When you are scouting a lake for a tournament, how do you narrow down your spots from map reading and so on?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:19:57 AM

Would you say you are more like Mike Iaconelli when you catch a fish, or more like someone who is more quiet?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:22:34 AM

In Ohio, there are good bass to be caught. But they seem to have seen every lure. What do you do in highlt pressured water?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:23:43 AM

Have you ever fished Lake Erie and what are your thoughts about it as a smallmouth fishery? Wouldn't it be great to have a Classic there (I guess not)?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:25:03 AM

What's the worst mechanical failure you've had on the water concerning your boat?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:29:35 AM

What other types of fish do you love to catch?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:30:15 AM

What's more fun to catch, a 5 lb. smallmouth or a 10 lb. largemouth?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:30:50 AM

What is your big bass bait?

Eric

Warpath · July 26, 2005, 05:31:44 AM

What are your feelings on water access rights for fishermen (and fisherwomen) in states like LA?

Eric

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:44:48 AM

Good one Mike, since I cant catch any of the darn things, I know there must be some secrets no one is telling me

What time of day is best to catch bass?

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:45:48 AM

Do bass come closer to the shallow shore line when cool and into deeper cooler water when it gets hot?

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:46:26 AM

Is there any live bait that they prefer?

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:47:01 AM

Which is better? A huge bait or something small to grab onto?

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:47:38 AM

What kind and size hooks do you use?

Sharon · July 26, 2005, 05:48:19 AM

What the smallest test line that you used to catch your biggest bass on?