Thanks Big, see I did miss something! 
I know the reasons are many, but I wonder how many phenomonal guys would have stayed in the tournament game if there was a viable future? I am sure all that have left have done it for their own reasons, but think there is an underlying thread here of unsustainability-which goes back to sponsor money, exposure and attraction to the general public. You and I can appreciate a guy fishing a 8 inch redtail in 30FOW and finessing a 10lber–but to the general public–yawn. Think the Kink’s said it the best with their song–“give the people what they want”.
Otherwise, seems the majority walleye tournament fisherman might be in the same boat at the starving artist.
December 23, 2010 at 1:47 pm
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Contrary to popular belief, if you watched a tourney, start to finish, you would put a gun in your mouth… highlights like take-offs, big fish being caught, guy falling in the drink, big bag weigh-ins, that is what people like to see. For those trying to make a living out of fishing tourneys, good luck. For most full time pros, fishing tourneys is what they do in their free time, between doing sponsor promos… 
That is awesome.
That is hilarious!