We Need More Tournaments for us Kayakers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JeffB · 05-22-2013, 07:13 PM

The main thing is that everyone wants to fish tournaments and compete. Problem is there are only a select few out there willing to put the time and effort into throwing tournaments. Plus I have found getting sponsorship isn't th easiest thing to do. Also if you don't have anything really to offer besides the entry fees split up, then it's not going to bring in a very big crowd. 50%-60% of the kayakers I talk to on the water have never heard of some of our forum sites.

Like Wade said, participation is key. Also like Sebler said, the lack of appreciation towards those who do step up and host the tournaments. No matter how many sponsors one may have, there is still time, effort, and money coming out of their own pockets. This is for everyone on here who have had the same "?" In their heads and never spoke out and those who monitor the site and just keep to themselves. It's something to keep in mind if you are a tourney fisherman.

JeffB · 05-22-2013, 07:21 PM

All the fussing, griping, and complaining about the rules and the way thing are set up and ran is a huge turn off as well. That alone will make someone lose interest in hosting. Something to think about.

Only directed to those who have done so.

I host tournaments, yet am guilty of fussing. I did it at home between me and a friend, but still did it.

JarrodMc · 05-22-2013, 08:11 PM

Although it has previously been said, we all need to come together on a matter like this. There are some people on here who feel the need to puff out their chests and sound like a total badass when truth is, they aren't. On the other end of the spectrum we don't have to wank each other off saying crap like, hey nice 6" bass or killer sanddab. That won't get us anywhere either.

Supporting tournaments like the CKFS is at least a step in the right direction.

05-22-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	The main thing is that everyone wants to fish tournaments and compete. Problem is there are only a select few out there willing to put the time and effort into throwing tournaments. Plus I have found getting sponsorship isn't th easiest thing to do. Also if you don't have anything really to offer besides the entry fees split up, then it's not going to bring in a very big crowd. 50%-60% of the kayakers I talk to on the water have never heard of some of our forum sites. Like Wade said, participation is key. Also like Sebler said, the lack of appreciation towards those who do step up and host the tournaments. No matter how many sponsors one may have, there is still time, effort, and money coming out of their own pockets. This is for everyone on here who have had the same "?" In their heads and never spoke out and those who monitor the site and just keep to themselves. It's something to keep in mind if you are a tourney fisherman. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-22-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	All the fussing, griping, and complaining about the rules and the way thing are set up and ran is a huge turn off as well. That alone will make someone lose interest in hosting. Something to think about. Only directed to those who have done so. I host tournaments, yet am guilty of fussing. I did it at home between me and a friend, but still did it. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#3
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Although it has previously been said, we all need to come together on a matter like this. There are some people on here who feel the need to puff out their chests and sound like a total badass when truth is, they aren't. On the other end of the spectrum we don't have to wank each other off saying crap like, hey nice 6" bass or killer sanddab. That won't get us anywhere either. Supporting tournaments like the CKFS is at least a step in the right direction. __________________