S-B dot COM 2009 Angler of the Year NOMINATION thread

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

Not sure it's appropriate, but I'd have to nominate flaptail, posthumously.

Steve was having one hell of a good year.If bass had knees they would of been trembling when Steve was around.Good call Joe!!!!

[Slipknot]

Well after Steve, which I agree with you guys, I'd nominate someone who may not get a lot of votes but should be considered for angler of the year for reasons unbeknownst to many. This is an angler who fishes quite often and does very well at times considering where he fishes, the effort and dedication just to be able to fish from the shoreline of the ocean. While others flog the water or choose not to he fishes late into nights and is often rewarded. I am speaking of my friend John = LIFISHVT. He may not talk about pounds, inches or numbers online but I assure you he does well for what he is up against. So I nominate lifishvt.

[BigFish]

Steve slayed them last year! Best fall run of his life he said......he gets my vote!

[MarshCappa]

I was thinking the same thing when I read this. I didn't feel like someone like me should nominate him but it looks like others feel the same. Flaptail gets my vote.

[JohnR]

OK, Steve is nominated - and he can certainly be appropriate.

[TheSpecialist]

I'd like to nominate Cowhunter

[Sea Dangles]

Ken has dedication to the sport and his results speak volumes.In fact he is so great my youngest may never get a chance to see a striped bass unless it's a photo,I will second the nomination.

One idea that I think should be thrown around is exactly what the AOTY should embody. Is it strictly who catches the most bass?Should the AOTY be an angler who targets many species with different methods like RoyL?Should it be an angler who promotes and protects the sport and offers insight which has taken years and years to acquire like Numby or DZ?
There are many things to consider unless it is as simple as the high hook for the year.One young buck I have the opportunity to fish with is a guy you can put anywhere. Give him a boat or waders. Give him eels or plugs. Target bass,tuna,tog or fluke and Rob Taylor will catch.He is not a contributor online here but this is the type of angler I consider to be worthy of such an award.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Steve slayed them last year! Best fall run of his life he said......he gets my vote!

ditto

[Dad 818]

Flap came to mind when I first saw this thread. But I will nominate Roy L. Dude fishes for anything and catches it.

If it was striper angler of the year, then Flap had a great year. But I gotta go with Roy L. for his all-around fish catching abilities.

[afterhours]

gotta go with flap...

[Backbeach Jake]

had seasons that i'd kill for. Both are great teachers if you listen. Both went after them hard. Both great fishermen.. I have to mull this over.

[Jenn]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

I'd nominate someone who may not get a lot of votes but should be considered for angler of the year for reasons unbeknownst to many. This is an angler who fishes quite often and does very well at times considering where he fishes, the effort and dedication just to be able to fish from the shoreline of the ocean. While others flog the water or choose not to he fishes late into nights and is often rewarded. I am speaking of my friend John = LIFISHVT. He may not talk about pounds, inches or numbers online but I assure you he does well for what he is up against. So I nominate lifishvt.

LIFISHVT

Hmm....you know you definately got me thinking! I probably wouldnt have nominated him due to his nature. By this I mean he is a good guy. I have seen him with fish to fillet when NO-ONE was catching, definately puts in the time, has the passion but is totally humble despite all of it. I dont know him like a life long friend but I know him enough to say he probably wouldnt want the extra attention but that is probably one of the biggest reasons he will get a second nomination from little old me!