Alabama Rig Controversy

Posted On January 18, 2012
I just read the news about B.A.S.S. prohibiting the use of the Alabama Rig and other multi-lure rigs  in the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. Those are really big news.

As recreational angler, I was quite excited about the prospect of getting more bass with the Alabama Rig. But pondering about pros and cons, I slowly started to think that its can be a bad idea. I do like a lot my favourite spots in my area for fishing. Just exercising a scenario where, let's say at extreme top of charts conditions, 20% of the anglers of my area will start to use the Alabama Rig. That bring the possibility that they can catch more pounds than the other 80% of the anglers.

Now that can impact our fisheries. I do have the feeling that soon, provinces and state governments are going to step in to act in conservation of the fisheries, reducing the about of hook points drastically for each lure, or not allowing at all multi-lure rigs. What do you think?

 

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Marles Martins
Gatineau, QC
Joined October 20, 2011

I was very surprised when I got selected as WFN Ambassador. Being from the Capital Region in Canada, I do have the privilege of fish both in Ontario and Quebec provinces. And this is a fascinating thing: fishing!! I just discovered fishing when I moved to Aylmer, Quebec side, close by the Ottawa River, just four years ago. And I honestly think that I lost so many years of my life not fishing. From that moment, my goal was to understand fish, understand fishing and become a good angler. That's my goal: research and discover new ways to fish and understand the environment around the fisheries. As soon the knowledge is proven, methodize the system to make it available for anglers that are just starting as I did. I love every moment outdoors. Is is always a great day for finishing!!!!

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