I was thinking about this more...

Maybe what they should do is rig up 50 Versa Vessel Kickboats with 6 rod holders each and two tackle bags. Let the classic contenders bring as much tackle as they care to row around with all day, and have at it at a totally unknown location. Pick somewhere at least 1000 acres and pick a plaace with great fishing.

The best guys are still gonna win and you know some dude like Ike would row about 5 miles each way to get to some unfished water :)