I am sorry this isn't about Crappie, but I just was trying to watch the ESPN coverage of the Bass Masters Classic. I am just amazed how ESPN has destroyed the Bass Masters. They took a very Family oriented Sport and turned it into a very commercial enity. The In-fisherman has done the same thing. The very first show of In-fisherman after Al Linder left I knew I was dropping my subscription to it. Al always said it didn't matter what lake he was fishing he showed you the tactics and technics to catch fish. When Prime Media took over the first show they said don't worry about knowing how to catch fish just go someplace and get a guide and they will get them for you.
Now with Bass Masters they are promoting speed, booze and now drugs. The only thing they have yet to promote is carrying guns so it won't be long until they have an NRA sponor. I have quit watching the Bass Masters but just wanted to see who was in the Classic today. Now they have a play off to get to the Classic. So now you can work hard to get to the Classic and can be illiminated the day before the Classic. What a Crock! Why try if it is a set up, just so they can make more money, which is what it is all about anymore. My biggest complaint is on the " Idiot in my opionion " Mike Icconalli he is nothing but a Horses Ass. The family has gotten thrown away since this thing has won the Classic. You have never seen his family, or I haven't, and he never talks about the support of his family. When he won the Classic he took the boat ride by himself and didn't want anyone taking his glory from him. But the screaming and acting like a total Ass I just can't handle and have turned the channel. They brag about how much good he is doing for the sport. As far as I am concerned he is a detriment to Bass and is part of the reason I quit Bass.
Am just wondering if any of you know of him and what you think of his antics to get publisity.