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Alabama rig...banned

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#1 ·
I just read that BASS banned the rigs in practice and tourneys. Also banned are double jerkbait rigs, dropper rigs, and any other rig involving more than one lure. Thoughts?
 
#6 ·
This thread will hold more interest for those who follow pro bass fishing. I think its a good rule change...one lure per rod...one rod at a time. This keeps the field level and more simplified.

Keep in mind that no matter what BASS does...the alabama rig is illegal in Colorado and many other states.
 
#7 ·
mogul buster said:
This thread will hold more interest for those who follow pro bass fishing. I think its a good rule change...one lure per rod...one rod at a time. This keeps the field level and more simplified.

Keep in mind that no matter what BASS does...the alabama rig is illegal in Colorado and many other states.
With 5 hooks, knock it down to 3 hooks, you're golden.
 
#9 ·
it is legal in colo if you only use 3 lures on it. all 3 lures can have mulitple trebels on them. all hooks on a manufactured lure are considered as 1 common hook.

when i tried them years ago, i ran 3 lures witth hooks and 6 twister tails as attractors. they were ok for trolling, but more pain than they are worth. if you want to cast them i would get a pool que and put some guides on it for a rod
 
#11 ·
As with any arbitrary rule, I think it sucks. 8) No bait, no trolling, no longer than eight foot rods... it kills creativity and out of the box thinking. Walleye guys can HAND LINE in their contests...

Screw B.A.S.S. for the record. God I hate tournaments. Not so much because of actual tournament anglers, but because of the legions of hacks and wannabe's that iron patches onto their shirts and tell you that they "fish tournaments" pronounced Torn-aments. If you don't have to qualify, it is not a Torn-ament, it is a derby.

But yeah, whatever. Who gives a chit?
 
#12 ·
Shaun Solomon said:
As with any arbitrary rule, I think it sucks. 8) No bait, no trolling, no longer than eight foot rods... it kills creativity and out of the box thinking. Walleye guys can HAND LINE in their contests...

Screw B.A.S.S. for the record. God I hate tournaments. Not so much because of actual tournament anglers, but because of the legions of hacks and wannabe's that iron patches onto their shirts and tell you that they "fish tournaments" pronounced Torn-aments. If you don't have to qualify, it is not a Torn-ament, it is a derby.

But yeah, whatever. Who gives a chit?
Say what you will.. .tournament fishing, whether professional, amature, or weekend warrior, improves your fishing skills immensely. Nothing elevated my skills more than fishing tournaments, and while they do not define who I am as a fisherman, they have helped me make huge strides as an angler, rather than slowly picking up this and that.

As for the rule, I think it is lame... let em catch em any legal way... that rewards the guy who is versatile and knowledgeable.
 
#13 ·
Shaun Solomon said:
As with any arbitrary rule, I think it sucks. 8) No bait, no trolling, no longer than eight foot rods... it kills creativity and out of the box thinking. Walleye guys can HAND LINE in their contests...

Screw B.A.S.S. for the record. God I hate tournaments. Not so much because of actual tournament anglers, but because of the legions of hacks and wannabe's that iron patches onto their shirts and tell you that they "fish tournaments" pronounced Torn-aments. If you don't have to qualify, it is not a Torn-ament, it is a derby.

But yeah, whatever. Who gives a chit?
You just made enemy's with half this site dude, you better watch your back now :D
 
#19 ·
Kinda saw this one coming... been talking to some of our club members and because of different state laws regarding hook #'s it was bound to happen.
Doesnt mean you cant fish it for fun... Lurenet.com has the yumbrella for 15$... not a bad price ;)
 
#20 ·
I dont think you should be allowed what amounts to a Christmas tree with a bunch of lures hanging off to catch fish...you cant troll in a bass tournament anyway can you?...so you would have to cast that mess?
 
#21 ·
setthehook said:
Benson said:
the Alabama riggs have been working well in walleye tourneys also.
Really? Source?
Dave
they do catch walleyes. i caught one when i was using the rig, i also caught a wiper. then i quit using them. i always wondered if you put one behind a set of pop gear and trolled for trout, would you catch any or would all the trout go to the other end of the lake
 
#22 ·
walleye seeker said:
setthehook said:
Benson said:
the Alabama riggs have been working well in walleye tourneys also.
Really? Source?
Dave
they do catch walleyes. i caught one when i was using the rig, i also caught a wiper. then i quit using them. i always wondered if you put one behind a set of pop gear and trolled for trout, would you catch any or would all the trout go to the other end of the lake
Agree Byron, I too have trolled u-rigs, picked mine up in NM (E-butte) but I was looking for more info on Bensons claim.
 
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