is there really much skill to fishing?

[TStoneMBD]

with all the technology out there that shows fishermen where all the fish are centralized, is there really much skill left in fishing tournaments? is there really a skill for throwing the line into the lake that seperates the men from the boys?

[juanez]

Are you serious? Getting a worm on a hook without getting worm shiit on your hands is incredibly difficult. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[Blarg]

Especially not squealing like a little girl when you do it.

[JTrout]

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is there really a skill for throwing the line into the lake that seperates the men from the boys?

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absolutely. not only the casting into tight spots, but how it is presented is also key. (bass fishing)

[vulturesrow]

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is there really a skill for throwing the line into the lake that seperates the men from the boys?

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absolutely. not only the casting into tight spots, but how it is presented is also key. (bass fishing)

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Presentation is key and also what you are throwing is important as well. Knowing where the fish is usually not the hard part. Being able to read the conditions and present the correct lure in the right manner is what is important.

[mason55]

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is there really a skill for throwing the line into the lake that seperates the men from the boys?

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absolutely. not only the casting into tight spots, but how it is presented is also key. (bass fishing)

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Please explain. I've been watching this thread intently because I've always wondered how there could be so much skill that they can make huge tournaments and stuff.

[jakethebake]

None at all. It's just luck. <font color="white"> Don't tap the tank. </font>

[tech]

If there isn't, then why do the same dudes always place high in big tournaments. My guess is that somewhere on a fishing message board, somebody just posted "Is there really much skill to poker?"

[tripdad]

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If there isn't, then why do the same dudes always place high in big tournaments. My guess is that somewhere on a fishing message board, somebody just posted "Is there really much skill to poker?"

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and there are probably just as many bad beat stories as well. "i swear he had to be a 10 pounder. got him right up to the boat...damn that XXbrand 4lb. test line! i'm switching to YYbrand!"

cheers!

[mason55]

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If there isn't, then why do the same dudes always place high in big tournaments. My guess is that somewhere on a fishing message board, somebody just posted "Is there really much skill to poker?"

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Because fishing is rigged, just like online poker.