Maybe I have a different perspective on running...

I'm no big pro fisherman, but I do put some value on my reputation. I have my website and some sponsors and whatnot. If I go to a tournament and run, and get caught by DFG and cited, that goes on public record. If you think people won't look you up on public record to see if you've been cited by DFG, think again. There's plenty of guys with nothing better to do than things like this. Therefore, I will never run in a tournament in a vehicle. And why should I fish a tourney on a big body of water where other guys can run but I can't due to my own principles? You guys aspiring to be pro's and fish the big boat tourneys should consider this before you hop in the truck to drive somewhere.

John's thing about using a boat to run is lame (sorry John) because that's not what these tournaments are about IMO. My favorite kind of tournament is the one where everyone fishes the same water as far as they can row or paddle. I love fishing a place like Pinto for this reason, because no one has an advantage. If you let me bring my boat and drag my kickboat around with me to fish out of, I'll happily take your money in any sight fishing tournament next year. It would be legal, but unfair to the other guys in the club. Lame if you ask me

As far as having a tube vs. a kickboat, that's a valid point. But I think that's unavoidable if you want to maintain a good sized club. Even the boat circuits allow small boats to fish team tournaments. 10hp and a functional livewell will get you in to a lot of team tourneys. If you're on the low end of boat equipment and you put your money down, that's just a choice you make.

Bottom line for me is that B-n-T ending the runners rule will mean I'm at more tourneys next year. And if SCBBBC wants to keep the rule, I don't think I'll be at the Invitational any time soon. Nothing personal, just a calculated decision on my part.

-Rob