Smitty,

Well said. I can appreciate all who have spent time fishing these events and yes to each his own. I personally like and seek the competition. I guess in my last experience I didn't feel back seated because I out fished the guy 2 to 1. But my first day partner did the opposite. I adjusted just couldn't get on any good fish.

I to have been on good guided trips for that kind of dough and they were well worth it. I wouldn't suggest this kind of circuit for all, just for some.

Thanks Smitty for the discussion.
Russ

I wouldn't mind the sharing the Pro's fish thing that much, except it still sucks. But the part where you can't say, "Hey, I know this good spot over here" just bothers me. It would be tough concentrating while gritting your teeth wondering where your going next or why you aren't moving and waisting time in a dead spot or something along those lines. You could also get beat by some shmo that draws a good Pro and slays them. You beat him, but his Pro did better than yours and you lose. At least you could have some say on a guided trip you're paying for. This is just the negative side though. On the plus, you could be that shmo who's partner helps win it for you.

Easy decision for me anyway....I don't even have the money to pay my way into a backseat, and I would have as much confidence fishing against other backseaters no matter who my Pro was. 7-800 dollars is out of my league at the moment....