The topic of running or not running seems to be a subject that people have strong opinions on. Some for and some against. The arguments for and against vary for many reasons and I want to hear what some of your thoughts are and why. For or against.

Here are some arguments I have heard and my opinions on them.

Pros
It spreads a large field out so we aren't playing leapfrog all day.
Not a bad thing, we all like to have good water to ourselves if we have the choice!

You can have multiple locations on a lake to choose from.
Again, not a bad thing, conditions vary by location and some will be better than others. I would have to make choice again as to which location to fish.


Cons
There is a problem of fish mortality.
No data is available to support this theory one way or the other so I will not take a side on this. I will say that with the new permit regulations in place it isn't any worse than a non running tourney. And If you compare the BnT open in May and the SCBBBC State Classic in October there is a bigger problem at the May (non running) tourney with mortality than the October (running) tourney.

It is illegal.
True, but only when done without the permit that makes it legal.

It's not fair to those that can't pre fish.
I would say this is true no matter if you run or not.

It's not "man" power
The man power rule pertains to when you are on the water. Not how you get your stuff to the water.

You can probably see where I stand on the issue. Bottom line is this for me. I am always about giving people choices and not making decisions for them. If running adds more choices then that's why I am not against it.

BnT is not a Running club and has no ambition to become one. I am good with that!

The SCBBBC is a running club and they always will be. I am good with that!

One is not better than the other, unless you want to take a holier than thou attitude, they are just different. I am good with that!

MT