On May 10, 2:12*pm, wrote:
On Fri, 09 May 2008 16:14:13 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
"Reggie is Here wrote:

The serious answer is for bass tournaments, where everyone starts at a
specific location. *You have only so much time to get to your fishing
location, catch your fish and get back for the weigh in.

Fishing is supposed to be fun and relaxing, not stressful.

Obviously you have never watched Tournament Fishing. *

Since the outboard companies are big sponsors of fishing tournaments
it is not surprising that they juggle the rules to favor the fastest
boats. Then your average Joe gets the idea that he needs 250HP to fish
his 1000 acre lake

yep... it's all about the sponsors...