03-03-2023, 09:28 PM
(03-03-2023, 08:46 PM)gaardvark Wrote: I'd throw my support behind splitting the season. Typically, I do most of my catting in the spring. I didn't participate last year as I was traveling for work a lot and didn't do a lot of fishing, but in years past, by mid season you are either a solid contender, or my interest begins to wane. Those who are able to fish daily or even several days each week will always have an advantage and will likely get back at the top of standings quickly, but I have often felt the contest is over by the end of June anyway. That is just my perspective, your mileage may vary.
I don't necessarily like having a hiatus in the mid season, as that would not allow for any noteworthy catches to be scored, but I do like the Idea of a split season, kind of a reset point. I'm not sure how the enthusiasm for two contests would hold up either though.
My travels are likely to keep me out of state again for significant portions of this year anyway, so I can't guarantee my own participation.
Gaard- You make a good point. My situation is the exact opposite of yours, I live with 20 minutes of Lincoln Beach, I'm retired, and I have an "upstanding" wife. My time to fish is only limited by the weather as opposed to those like yourself who have work obligations that must come first. Do I have an advantage in the contest? Probably so unless you factor in fishing skills -- lots of catters out there that I could learn a few things from. Still, how can time on the water be factored into the contest? We all know of the first-timer who hooks into a giant cat on his/her first trip out. I have had seasons past where I fished long and hard all year with only half dozen or so 30+ inch cats. The split season may help make it more "fair" for all. I'm not sure time on the water is something we can control or limit in a contest. I'm fortunate (blessed?) enough to be in the situation I have but I can see where it is unfair to others who may have limited time to fish.
I know.... lets just leave it up to Jeff to solve this problem.
