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I did not intend to stir up controversy with this thread. I will try to explain where I am coming from. I knew of Skip through RISAA and had seen the result of his fishing experience in the posting/weighing of numerous tournament winning fish. I'm not just talking about stripers solely but of all species of fish. I, like many of you, I'm sure, can put up good numbers, pounds, variety, size, on some days, but I have not yet reached a point in my fishing passion where I can be consistent. I have been sick-in-the-head about fishing now for about 5 years. I find it very difficult to learn new techniques to advance myself to the next level. Reading fishing mags just does not cut it. You do not find many or any good fisherman willing to share info, at least I don't. I decided to learn from someone I thought to be one of the best, willing to pay for the experience. I had two gentlemen in mind, one was too busy the other willing to take me out...Skip.
He taught me how to make little adjustments in my approach to finding better quality fish and controlling my bait to improve presentation. These changes have improved the quality of my fishing experiences in multiples. I have since fished with him a few times and become friends. I do not know the "supposed" liar or cheater. I know the dedicated fisherman, about 800 hours this season, that has put me on so many fish my arms hurt.
I will probably tournament fish next year and experience some of the ASAs problems just like many of you have. I have no delusions about winning ( I would have to be crazy to think a weekend warrior can consistantly beat professionals )but do look forward to learning a great deal more about striper fishing and becoming a better fisherman.
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