Originally Posted by NVhntr
1. Be a bachelor or have a very understanding wife.
2. Have a lot of money, A new bass boat and trailer fully rigged will run you about $75,000. Plus another $60,000 for the truck to pull it.
3. Talk with a barely understandable southern accent.
4. Don't ever kill a fish. The object is to torture, maim and annoy them. Claim that you don't like the taste of bass.
5. Carry a large supply of 1 ounce lead sinkers. They come in handy just before the weigh in.
6. Dress like a NASCAR driver. This goes along with number 3.

That's a good start. I'm sure others can fill you in on the minor details.


You left out likely $80,000 in expenses just fishing the tournament trails.