East Tide,
No offence (sp?) taken at all. I understand that some people might not want to participate if that was the case. As for us being guides, we strickly throw artificial, no bait and no eels for our guide service. But we do know some great locations to fish, I certainly don't need any more advantage than the next guy.
We participate in alot of tournaments throughout the year, and as far as I am concerned it is any one's game. You never know what may hit your line. We don't have the opportunity to go looking for big fish very often from shore. Time just does not permit. We do look for some when we are out on the boat, but I am just as happy having some schoolies pulling the other way and giving me a very active time on the water.
So if anyone thinks we may be big competition for then, don't hold your breath. I don't go looking for big fish just to win a tournament very often, and when I do, it doesn't always work the way you want it to. But if someone would prefer we do not participate in this tounament, its OK, its not a big deal. We have more rods and reels than a tackle shop and we would love to see someone win, that can really use the gear. I would rather get together with folks on this board and meet them to put a face to a name, and we wish you all well with this tournament, I think JohnR came up with a great idea, and I wish him well with it. Tight Lines everbody!!!! The fishies are coming soon.
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