BREAKING NEWS: Birge's Catch DISQUALIFIED In Championship Round
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour's Zack Birge had seven fish from he Championship Round on Chowan River DISQUALIFIED. Zack got out of this boat to remove the plug to make his boat sit deeper in the water to go under a bridge. Tournament Director for MLF BPT deemed this an infraction of one of their rules and disqualified the fish caught after this incident. However, Zack was told that he was allowed to do this and it hurt his chances of winning the tournament and gaining points for AOY.
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So raising and lowering the boat is a no go if it's done manually because he gets out of the water. So if he could take on ballast and then pump it out then would it be okay? No A-rigs, no manual ballast, no "talking" about baits etc. starting at midnight 24 hours before the tournament (not sure if that ruled was changed) but using technology that lets you eliminate 75% of a lake in the first few hours and shows you where to fish is all good. MLF and B.A.S.S. rules are so often arbitrary and just don't makes sense. It makes it hard to like tournament fishing.
There it is.... 🎯
I think, and I could be wrong, but if it's done remotely, then it wouldn't be an issue. The rule is clear, but still so weird. Cheers and tight lines!!
MLF has hit rock bottom. Out of business in the next 2 years.
😂😂😂 why? Because the rules are very clear but don’t fit your narrative? MLF is doing just fine financially. 50 top sponsors and Toyota just extended their contract. Sorry to burst your bubble but MLF ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. LOL
I'm not sure MLF is going anywhere, and if it does then the industry has even more issues. I think a lot of people have wanted this. Zack did break the rule, and I am glad it's being enforced, but it stinks. Respect your opinion. Cheers and tight lines!
@@Venandii77 Honestly, I don't think the picture is as bad as he just made it out to be but it certainly isn't as rosy as you paint it either. MLF has made a number of decisions that you don't make unless you are having troubles.
I hope not because it's a helluva a lot more entertaining than the other tours.
@@Wolf-vc4wj the haters of MLF are like a bunch of women… bickering over anything that doesn’t fit their narrative. MLF financially are fine. If they weren’t, do you think Toyota or Suzuki would have signed on. Or better yet Toyota extending their contract?
Not to mention the 50 top named sponsors that continue to support the series.
I agree with you… the other tours are boring to watch. Its like watching grass grow! 😂😂
F both circuits they are traveling side shows
There's a lot of people who agree with you. Cheers and tight lines!!
I heard he got permission from the tournament director before he did it and he told the tournament director why he was doing it. The tournament director is at the top for making decisions regarding the rules and regulations and if he gave the kid the go ahead to do it, it would seem like the kid would be exempt from any penalties, that is unless he misled the tournament director in some way. I don’t know what really happened.
I heard the same thing, but how the TD took it is the question. Some anglers have remote plugs, or did he think he was talking about the spot he was going to fish. I think it's crazy, and I don't think he can talk about it without getting some sort of fine and that's even worse. Thanks for the comment and info. Cheers and tight lines!!
Remote boat plug. I assumed that most new boats had them. I feel bad for Zach, and I am sure if he thought he was breaking the rules he would not have done it. My understanding of the rules is that you cannot leave the boat to make it more accessible to fish waters.
Exactly. He could have ballasted the boat another way or went on about his fishing. Remote drain plugs shouldn’t give a boater an advantage in an instance like this since they are saying it’s “because he left the boat”. He didn’t leave the boat to go under the bridge. He added water which he could have done many ways but was given the ok to do it that way. Wow.
I agree w the rules, we all can't leave the boat. GO Steve ✌️
Exactly right. I think some of the new boats have the plug remotely, but his did not. It was a broken rule. Case closed, but hopefully a statement will come out. Cheers and tight lines!
All he had to do was overfill his livewells. This ain’t rocket science.
@@dreambigfish Agreed. Unhook the bilge pump and over fill the live wells. I have accidently overfilled mine before and thought my boat was sinking when the bilge pump started going.
This shows his skills and wits about him. This is true bass fishing. He got the raw end of the deal. Forward facing sonar is ok tho? What a joke
There's gotta be more to this with him. We need to know more, so hang on. Cheers and tight lines!!
Why didn't the official call it right there when he did it? They do for fish landing and release violations as soon as it happens.
I don't know if the official knew it. Truthfully, I keep up with these things, and it wasn't something I knew either. I had to go in and read it right now. Lets hope they explain it, but they probably won't. Cheers and tight lines!
Kevin had a fish hit the deck and no penalty. Different rules for different people 😢
@@user-cz7ql5jb8j I don’t like that!!!
Bass has kind of the same rule but remember back when Ike's line broke he jumped in and grabbed the line no DQ as he had a hand on the boat think Zach got a raw deal
There was no mention of a DQ, only that the fish he caught in the area did not count.
I don't remember that but thank you!! It is a rule, 18a, but a weird one. I think they add rules every year to help all. Cheers and tight lines!
It was only the fish he caught back there. Cheers and tight lines!
I call BS on this. If the boat Marshall is in the boat to verify a catch and he/she is there to verify if the catch was legal and he/she is there to verify if the fish touched the deck or wasn't released properly, then why in the hell didn't the marshal inform him that what he was doing wasn't legal before he did it. So, he gets into the area, catches 7 keeper bass, the Marshall weighs them but doesn't say boo until they are back. I get it that the anglers are required to know the rules, but I would think the Marshal in the boat would be required to know them also. Again, BS!!!
Well, I can say this. The world is in a crazy place right now and I don't know if I was a marshall in a boat that I would be telling the guy who controls the boat he is breaking the rules. That is the director's decision, not the marshall in the boat. Can you imagine if every marshall in every boat had to make their own interpretation of the rules? Also, who wants to deal with a pissed off angler who we all know some of those guys can be very emotional.
Point taken.
I think the marshall is a local guy who doesn't know all the little things about the rules. I think if they have an issue they can call or something. He caught 7 fish down the side before finding out he broke a rule. Hopefully we will find out more info from MLF. HOPEFULLY!! Cheers and tight lines!
Nope...its the Marshall's job...immediately too.
I looked it up, official was supposed to know the rules. Plus Zack did the same thing in knockout round...no penalty. Boyd is a 🤡
Zack messed up he should of got sponsored by Duckett rods he wouldn't of got a dq
LOL lets hope not. Thank you for this. Cheers and tight lines!!
😂😂
Lmao 🤣 true!!!
Right!😂😂😂
Yeah. And all of the Duckett rods I have owned were garbage.
Even after repairs from them.
Will never buy another one .
Loomis is the way to go.
Why does he have a $150,000 boat with no remote control drain plug??
I don't think he had that model or something. Really don't know, but I bet he will have one. Cheers and tight lines!!
If he asked the tournament director or boat official, and they said sure you CAN do it. The it should NOT be a penalty of any sort.
What puzzles me about it was in the Kissimmee tournament Keith poche got out of his boat to push it off of sandbar and he wasn't disqualified that's what puzzles me about it
Either way get your fish on
I think and I could be wrong, but getting out to get yourself unstuck is slightly different. Weird rule anyway you look at it and glad they reversed it. Cheers and tight lines!
Steve did you here Zach birges, penalty was taking away and he got the weight back , goes from 8to7, but you said he stop fishing, right? What's your thoughts, crazy they said director gave him permission big miscommunication but glad mlf step up
Just posted a video! Thank you!! Cheers and tight lines!!
Depends on who he asked. If he asked the tournament director and he told him it was okay then yes that is total BS ,but if he asked anyone else than that's on him. Anytime you question a rule the decision needs to come from the tournament director.
Some have said he talked to the tournament director, but what they talked about could be anything. If the spot was 'in limits' to pulling the plug, especially if the TD thought it was a remote plug. More to come hopefully. Cheers and tight lines!!
I understood that rule was
He couldn't leave the boat to reach fish able water
Like standing on a dock and fish or from the bank out of his boat
And catch a fish
That would make sense but he didn't leave his boat behind did he
Yes, the rule is: (18a) MLF Anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. If the boat becomes lodged while attempting to gain access into fishable water. This is going to get good because there are some other videos saying he had permission, but who knows. Cheers and tight lines!!
I am born and raised bass fishing and I still do it to this day but any professional fishing league has absolutely lost me I am not a fan
A lot of people feel the same way. This year has turned a lot of people off. If it isn't FFS or penalties, it is something else. Cheers and tight lines!!
You said he had 7 fish disqualified in one day, I thought the limit is five
This is an every fish counts tournament with MLF.
Agree that rules are rules and they need to be followed and enforced. In this case, would it have been allowed if he had one of the plugs with a remote switch so he didn’t have to leave the boat to flood it?
I think it would have been allowed, however this is going to get more interesting I think. Cheers and tight lines!!
The RULE state the angler must continue to keep contact with the boat or motor.....should have been allowed
So some new boat have it where you can open and close your plug from your console. Would that be legal if you did not have to get out of your boat?
It might be. I am reading the MLF rules now and it doesn't say anything about that. Some new boats have this, his did not. Cheers and tight lines!
What are your thoughts about information coming in that it was the tournament director that had initially told him it was okay and then a higher up call came down that said it was not?
If the tournament director did, then he has a way to get back those weights. I think, and I could be wrong, but I think he asked if the area was able to be fished, not about the sinking of the boat. This is another weird situation for 2024. Cheers and tight lines!
If I tried that, I’d drop the plug and my boat would sink. 🙄😂
LOL Cheers and tight lines!!
I used to fish tournaments almost rvery weekend. Not since FFS came out. Eff the tournament game now. Should be able to pull a plug. Should be able to get out and drag. Should be able to do a lot of things, but FFS isn't one of em.
Understand! It was a rule. I am reading all of them now, for the first time. Cheers and tight lines!
The rule was broken as written but if director said go theres the problem . Should had clarification meeting after tournament on how it would be addressed going forward.
Yes they should. They need to talk about who said it was okay to do also. If he knew it wasn't allowed, I'm sure that he wouldn't have done it. Cheers and tight lines!!
he should of fished boat docks
He might be soon enough!! Cheers and tight lines!!
A couple of year's ago, a MLF Pro left the boat, went on a pier caught a fish, a received a 5 minute penalty. My, Caymas has a remote plug. So that, may or may not have been a problem. No matter, the official on the boat should have made the call, immediately. Once ,the official, recorded the bass. It became the weight. If, MLF, overuled that decision, maybe a 1000 dollar fine. Address the issue, going forward. Both circuits are ,making these situations disqualification worse. If, these events were no fee, a different story. But, when you pay to play, a fine is a better choice. Not to mention, how it affects fantasy fishing results.
Didn't even think about it like that. Awesome insights!! The organizations are trying to make things as cut and dry as possible. With FFS and anglers leaving and money, tournament fishing is in disarray. Cheers and tight lines!!
If the TD okayed it, then this is bogus. I doubt Zach going on Luke Dunkin's podcast after the Eufala win and talking about some of the things he did helped him any with the organization. I'm sure it rubbed a certain someone(s) the wrong way and definitely won't help him if ever in a bind.
I didn't listen to that pod, but hopefully MLF skin isn't that thin.....having said that, it is at times. If the TD approved it, then I would appeal the situation, but I think he might have stopped fishing after this. Or he didn't catch anything after being informed. Cheers and tight lines!!
I think it’s a mistake to say this occurred because Zac was outspoken, I happen to know for a fact that the management team of the BPT has great respect for Zac. As far as his violation, he did leave the boat to add water, and I think that there are few anglers who would even try that, other than Poche’😂😂
I think Zack is an amazing angler, and hopefully it had nothing to do with the disqualification. Those were 'people' talking online while I was trying to find out as much information as possible, though it happened hours before. A rule is a rule, but this is a weird one. Cheers and tight lines!
One we have to think about is what Zach said to the official? Did he tell him he was getting out of the boat to lower it? Or was he vague on his explanation of what he wanted to do. He could have said he wanted to get under a very low bridge, and as we have seen before people low, their jack plate set there Shallow water anchors at it's lowest potion. You also have to think of yhe safety of the others in the boat. What if with all the extra water in the boat the boat Heaved to one side, even if it could not sink, you may be forcing the cameraman and Marshall into the drink.
I think he was pushing past the limits of what you can do To get to a spot.
Let's hope they make an official statement.
To be honest I was at work and like you I was watching on and off, so I did catch part of him getting out of the boat and thought that something was jammed around his motor.
Ok tight lines.
Cheers, Steven.
I think, and I could be wrong, but the official might have thought he was asking if the area was inbounds. Maybe? I read the rules this morning, literally right now, and it states, 'MLF anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters'. And he did that, I think. Rule is a rule. Cheers and tight lines!
Area was out of bounds. It wasn't about how he got there. The borders are mapped. As soon as you cross into a bridge area. Those creeks are separate waterways.
I also thing leaving the boat deck is also leaving the boat. What are we going to start scuba diving for fish?
Seems like a massive communication problem in MLF.
Are you sure? I have not heard this yet. I agree about leaving the boat deck, and the rules is black and white. Cheers and tight lines!!
So if he could have ballasted the boat without getting in the water he would have been legal? I had a boat that could pump water into the hull (the live well system was set up to enable that). I did it pretty regularly on the Hudson River. BASS banned a whole lot more than the A Rig and that stunt wasn’t the only Randy Rule!
If he has a remote plug, he might have been able to do it. It was getting into the water that hurt him. Cheers and tight lines!
Livewell aerator?
@@NonTypicalRacing yes it was a 1984 Cajun and the live well had a drain plug that drained into the hull. Pull the live well drain and turn on the live well feed pump.
@@edwardcowan7012 ah ha.
I turned it on and shut it off when I seen ffs on a log who thinks that is hard to do
Yeah there was a lot of bank fishing and skipping and a lot of FFS stuff also. Cheers and tight lines!!
@@GetUrFishOn any rumors of the next taa?
@@Theburningseason None. I thought that we would hear something but NADA. Kinda stinks. Finding a spot is gonna be tough, cheers bro!!
Tournament director told him he could get out the boat to remove the plug.
Yes I have heard the same thing. I am hoping Zack or someone from MLF has something to say about it. I think it's going to get crazier. Cheers and tight lines!!
In other word, if he had of had a boat where he could undo the plug from inside the boat he would have been ok right???
I don't know, but I think so. This is going to get better!! Cheers and tight lines!!
The man got big balls to get of the boat on the chowan river but a rule is a rule but it should have been called the day before if he did the same thing certain rules for certain anglers I guess
I'm not sure it happened the day before, but a rule is a rule. I think he asked if the 'area' was allowed to be fished, not about sinking his boat to go under the bridge. Crazy thing. Cheers and tight lines!
I think he should’ve had a wait time like JT Tompkins on Bassmaster Live he called Lisa Towns and asked if he can get that 7 ponder in brush she said no! So Randy a ol fart and rules change since the 80s 🤣🤣💯
I think we are going to see and hear more drama about this. I am seeing a lot of stuff now that might make for another video. Cheers and tight lines!!
According to the rule, he should have been DQed. So the director screwed up by giving permission. And also the assistant director did also. But my question is, did boyd fish boat docks all day?😂🎉
Lets be real, Boyd isn't fishing anywhere these days with MLF. He's on the bottom. Cheers and tight lines!!
What would happen if you fall out of boat dq ?
I don't think so. I am reading all the rules now, and falling out doesn't get you DQ'd. Cheers and tight lines!
Trivial. If others have a auto plug, they could have done it with the flip of a switch
He could have I think so. Cheers and tight lines!!
Rules section 9 item g. also state that leaving the boat is an automatic 3 minute penalty.
Rules do state leaving the boat to access inaccessible waters is not allowed. Section 18 item a.
He didnt try to get back there prior to day 6.
What “live show” are you referencing that Zack claimed he had permission? I must have missed it.
Zack used to be one of my favorites. However, his whining and crying as of late has me shaking my head.
Rules are rules…. No matter what was said and done
Either way… we shall see what happens at the end of the year
He said it right before Period 3. They go directly to break, but he mentions that he talked to someone and they said it was okay. Cheers and tight lines.
He mentioned it today.I did hear him say he asked permission to fish back there and got it.I didn't hear him say they told him he could leave his boat to do it.If he did I missed that part
@@palerider3800 ahh ok ill check it out later. Im willing to bet Zack left out the part that he would drop into the water to lower the boat.
But im willing to bet, this week he will be on that moron Luke Dumpkins show to whine and cry as always.
@@palerider3800 he might have only asked if that place was allowed to be fished and not if he could get out of the boat. Always two sides to a story in these cases. Cheers and thanks!!
@@GetUrFishOn Thats what I thought.James Watson said Zach had permission to pull the plug.James said he asked the tournament director and the director asked if he had a remote plug.Zach said no and the director said 'well,I don't see anything wrong with it'.Then someone called during live and that's when Zach got a phone call saying he couldn't count those 7 fish.
If the judge in the boat at the time said it was okay, then it is okay and no rule violation against the angler. Let the judge be judged for his approval.
I'm not sure the official knew the rules about it. He caught 7 fish before finding out. Cheers and tight lines!
Surely he puts a remote drain in his boat
FOR SURE!!! Cheers and tight lines!!
Note to Zack get a boat with a drain plug inside the boat.
He should've been warned and kept the fish if he was told it was ok.
AGREED!!!! Hes probably having it put in as I type in the middle of the night LOL Cheers and tight lines!!
If an official gave him the green light to remove the plug then MLF has a big problem on there hands! The BPT sadly is a sinking ship!
I think he talked to the tournament director, but what was said or how it was said are two different things. I think we, or I hope we, will hear more about this. Cheers and tight lines!!
Can you make it so your boat takes on water without getting out of it.
Why dont you read the rule
#18 a.b and c
It reads like you cant get out and push. But it says you Can get out for any other reason except to fish.
It is not totally clear which is why he asked up front.
If they said ok then gave a DQ....thats terrible
Rule 9 aection g. States you can’t get out of the boat. 3 minute penalty.
He might have asked if the area was in 'limits' and not about the getting out of the boat. He broke a rule, and that's that. Hopefully we will see and learn more about this from MLF or Zack. Cheers and tight lines!
That's why you have rules.
I would now install a remote plug.
I'm sure that is happening as we speak. Cheers and tight lines!!
I'm not a MLF Fan but sounds like Zac didnt read the Rules
I agree, and a rule is a rule. I think most boats now can do this without getting out of the boat, but his isn't that way. I hope we will find out more information from MLF or Zack. Cheers and tight lines!
Rules are rules, abide by them. Cut and dry.
Get written approval if exceptions are made to support your position.
I know Randy Blaukaut done this before in another series. The official in the boat should have told him it was no good. Not a big fan of MLF
I can understand the mlf stuff. It’s been confusing and questionable at times. Randy did it years ago they said. Cheers!!
@@GetUrFishOn cheers sir! Rules should be clearly outlined ahead of time, and the official in the boat should have immediately told him
@@user-cz7ql5jb8j i agree completely. They have overturned the disqualification. Cheers!
Bass fishing needs a union
I think they are FINALLY gonna come together as a group and talk about things. Cheers and tight lines!!
This is the kind of crap that is going to destroy tournament angling.
Its gonna get worse I think with this one. I think we will hear stories and hopefully find out the truth. I agree!! Cheers and tight lines!!
Should have called the officials running the tournament he has one in the boat he should have called his boss this is why the top names are leaving MLF
I agree, this is a weird situation and something that hopefully we will learn more about from MLF, but I don't know about that either. Cheers and tight lines!
If he had a new Ranger boat, he could have removed the plug from the top of the boat...
I for one, am glad the rule was enforced.
Rules are in place for a reason. Somebody exploiting the rules should have a penalty. The rules weren't created arbitrarily because the wanted to pick on a specific fisherman but they could be in place to eliminate things that people do where a fisherman tries to bend the rules to do things they shouldn't and I bet he knew he shouldn't be doing it or he wouldn't have asked if he could do it. Regarding the allegation that somebody told him it was ok to do, are we sure somebody actually did tell him it was OK? He could have made that up. Maybe what he did the day before was called out by other anglers and maybe that is why they did something after they could prove he did it, but not before because maybe they didn't see it before? We have to keep an open mind to the report of somebody telling him it was OK as the rule states you can't get out of the boat, so, unless he confirmed it with the director, I don't see why he would have a complaint.
He could have made it up, however I think he probably asked if the 'area' was in the limits and not about getting out of the boat to sink it. I agree a rule is a rule, so no worries there, but it's something that we hopefully will learn more about in the future. Cheers and tight lines!
Im not a tournament angler, but i honestly couldn't me taking my clothes off to catch a fish in a river thats 50 miles long. There had to be more somewhere else but lets see if we can create some kind of drama. If i were a tournament angler, i wouldn't feel like i had to ask if something was allowable or not. Anglers are responsible for knowing the rules but he's going to blame someone else for his lack of understanding for the rules. And apparently everyone elses.
He broke a rule and that's that. I think your right, the anglers must know the rules. Cheers and tight lines!
facts
if he had a switch like most boats now have he would of been ok
but you can NOT get out of the boat to pull plug are pull your boat into waters ...
now if you get stuck yes u can get out the boat to get free but if u pulled yourself while outside the boat
to get to waters then u must leave that set waters
if u get free up by pushing outside boat u must leave that area
it's in the rules
no where does it say u can pull plug
the issue was getting out the boat to do so
simple
randy just likes to get clicks and good for randy it pays his bills
so roll on randy but a rule is a rule
Randy turned his video into another blasting FFS and didn't talk about the story at hand. Your correct all the way..... Cheers and tight lines!!
THE PERSON YOU SPEAK OF, WAS THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, GET YOUR FACTS BEFORE YOU TRY TO GET CLICKS!
We are learning this now, thank you. Those "facts" weren't said yesterday when the video was done. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!!
It’s the boaters responsibility to Know the rules.
Agreed 100%. He knew what he was doing was wrong when he asked if he could do it, or allegedly asked if he could do it.
Yes it is, and it is a rule. I think the person he asked must have thought he was talking about the boat being in 'limits', but who knows right now. Cheers and tight lines!
Who told him he could?
Supposedly the tournament director, but I don't know officially. Cheers and tight lines!!
If he kept his hand on the boat at all times *Then he should of been ok ? That's the rule I always thought it was ? 😊😊
I dont know if his hands were on the boat the whole time, but this is just the start to this drama. There will be more coming out, already seeing some of it. Cheers and tight lines!!
Many boats have access from inside of boat now so this is HorseSh T!!!!!!
Except his boat doesn’t have it this way. They talked about that too. Cheers!!
IF the angler remains in contact with the boat or motor it should be allowed.....MLF is losing fans over BS decisions
I'm not sure he had his hands on the boat at all times. But I agree with some of the decisions. This is going to get good and more drama in the near future I think. Cheers and tight lines!!
The crappie trails are worse
I know they are!! Cheers and tight lines!!
the bottom's dropping out of the sport. I knew it would be a matter of time before it lost its dignifying qualities. Ike yelling at a dog is just part of the quirky drama, this episode is simply dysfunctional, because whoever he asked didn't even know the rules. Yes, it's his responsibility, but did any officials know what he was doing and where he was fishing? If so, don't they have an obligation to let him know they gave him the wrong information before he spent the entire day doing it??? IS A LIE DETECTOR TEST NEEDED? WILL THE OFFICIAL HE ASKED PASS IT? 🤣
I think, and I could be wrong, but I think he asked if he could fish that spot, not about getting out and pulling the plug to have the boat sink. He caught 7 fish before finding out that there was a rules infraction. It's a weird situation. Cheers and tight lines!
@@GetUrFishOn the vagaries and fuzzy facts are definitely a sign of dysfunctional ineptitude by the admin. Honestly, tournaments are no longer the pinnacle of the sport and rapidly losing their appeal to bass anglers. The audience is certainly no longer the priority for tournaments anymore, also. It's the end of an era.
He wasn’t out of the boat when he accessed the other side of the bridge. He was in the boat the whole time going under the bridge. They can get out of the boat to land a fish., 3 minute penalty right? As far as I’m concerned, if you leave your boat in a tournament unless it’s an emergency you should be disqualified, period. That will solve all the stupid rule issues.
It is a rule that was broken, without question. It states...MLF Anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. If the boat becomes lodged while attempting to gain access into fishable water... stinks for Zack for sure. Cheers and tight lines!!
@@GetUrFishOn The problem is the Tournament director told him he didn’t see a problem with it. That’s the whole problem. I just don’t understand where tournament fishing has gone. I know where it’s headed though
I wouldn’t take someone’s word for something if there are written Rules that I could have read. Just read the freaking Rules and there’s no question. I think they fish to fast also lol
It is a rule for sure, but I think the official or whomever said it was okay probably thought he was asking if the spot was in 'limits'. But I could be wrong. Hopefully we learn more. Cheers and tight lines!
After Randy’s view on the economy, I’m wondering wtf is he thinking?
Talk about out of touch
Oh he will love this. I don't know if he keeps in touch with MLF, but I think he will do a video about why he did it and show him doing it. Truthfully, coming up with decent content is a lot of work. And he puts out a lot of videos. Cheers and tight lines!
What's the point of having an official in the boat? I would think he would have told the official what he was gonna do before he did it. Why didn't the official tell him it was illegal before he jumped out of the boat? Tournament bass fishing has become almost unwatchable.
I don't know if the official would know this. Honestly, I had to find the rules this morning and look it up. It's a weird situation, and if it wasn't filmed it probably wouldn't have been caught. Cheers and tight lines!
@@GetUrFishOn so, I would then ask the same question. What's the point of having an official in the boat if he/she doesn't even know the rules? That seems pretty ridiculous. Zach has clearly fished that area before and probably knew before hand that he was going to try to fish there during the tournament. I would think he would have consulted with the official about what he was going to do and if the official didn't know he should have made a phone call to find out. I doubt that he just pulled up on a random bridge and decided he wanted to try to get under it so he decided on the spot to just jump over board and pull the plug. Lol! Highly unlikely. That's a decision you put a lot of thought into prior to doing it.
If Wheeler or Connell would've done this they would've praised it for being a genius idea. MLF is trash. The whole professional fishing industry is in the dump currently but MLaf is sitting on the bottom of the dumpster that's on fire.
Respect your opinion. I do think this is cut and dry with the rule, but if someone told him it was okay, then we have more issues. I do think the tournament industry need a change BADLY. Cheers and tight lines!!
He should've just stuck to fishing boat docks.
Tournament fishing is Dead
Ban FFS
stupid as MLF can be. he did not move the boat just let water in. Wheeler and i would bet nothing said, not saying anything bad about Wheeler as i like him.
The rule states, and I am reading it now, 'MLF anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to gain access into fishable waters'. He did break the rule but hopefully we will learn more. Cheers and tight lines!
Theres no rules in MLF there is clown rules known as (Ducket) rules.. this group of people will ruin MLF...
I hope they get to the bottom of it and get it right. Cheers and tight lines!!
He broke the rules plain and simple be a man about it and move on , or maybe you need to take up golf or maybe checkers !
I think he moved on, but he didn't catch a fish after it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers and tight lines!
Just carry an extra bilge pump
Pump water in 😂 then pump it out
I’m quickly loosing interest in professional fishing.
I think many people feel the same way. This is something that makes all anglers upset. Rules and rules. Cheers and tight lines!!
I don’t see any problem with getting out to pull the plug to get in a area. Guys have done the opposite and lightened the boat by unloading gear and putting in less fuel so they can access an area. I understand the way the rule is intended to be used and I don’t think it was broken in that fashion. Too strict or not strict enough. The leagues are struggling right now
He did break the rule, as I am reading this morning. "MLF Anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. If the boat becomes lodged while attempting to gain access into fishable water...." It stinks. Cheers and tight lines!!
A guy has to be able to get to his plug without getting dq’d. what if you had to change your prop? I mean if it’s trashed and you change your prop, then run down the lake then you got out of the boat to access that water… per the rule right?
@@ClayWilliamson I can see what your saying, but the rules states, and I had to go in and read this today: (18a) During the event days, MLF Anglers cannot leave the boat to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. Don't know if that helps. There will be a lot more about this, it's going to get good. Cheers!!
I wouldn't watch mlf if they paid me to watch mlf. #FBD
You and a lot of anglers have that same thought and feeling. Thanks for the comment and cheers!!
Randy Blaukat's comment section is hilarious on his "the economy is good" video. Lol....about a 98% fail in backlash on that 1, unsubed. Bye Randy, good luck.
The fishing economy is not good. Lots of anglers are hurting. Cheers and tight lines!!
Well if someone told him it was ok, i wanna see who that person is, if an official then we need to educate them better, if it was a Camara man or someone else then it's Zach fault for not knowing the rules
I think, and I could be wrong, but the official probably thought he was asking about the area being in 'limits' and not about getting out of the boat. It clearly states that anglers can not get out of the boat. I am reading all the rules this morning. Cheers and tight lines!!
@GetUrFishOn well first off Steve thank you, cuz this is the content I love and I have trouble finding and understanding all the rules, but the behind the scenes , the little snip here and there thru the day,
I mean in the end it's Zach fault for not knowing the rules, especially if you are reading them and they're np grey area, I hate the bass and mlf up to interpretation rules And imaginary lines you can't fish over,
Side note, i thought the chowan river show out and it was pretty good tournament from what little I got to watch, what your opinion on this tournament, and congrats to Drew gill that was a stack championship Sunday
@@billljones979 Thanks you. Since I am reading more and seeing other posts, I think this is the start to more drama on this situation. It's going to get good. LOL I thought this was a great tournament. I love watching anglers skip baits and fish the way I LOVE TO FISH. FFS did come into play, but it was a great tournament. And great fish too. I think they need more tournaments like this. Fun to watch. Cheers and tight lines!!
This is why I no longer watch MLF.....