First Tournament, what to wear?

[biteme]

Getting ready for Saturday and its my first Tournament. I dont want to look like a scrub. What do you guys usually wear?

[Steve]

LOL! Thats pretty funny.

Nothing wrong with looking like a scrub. I always look like a scrub , my boat even looks like a scrub! Looking like a scrub has nothing to do with your ability to put fish in the boat.

[BMX Bassin]

Most guys wear their Birthday suits. I usually wear some suntain oil. I will even put a little oil on my lure. ....lol....jk...seriously 2 layers. One for Cold in the A.M. flying across the lake and light stuff for when it gets hot. I like to wear t-shirt and shorts with some light snowboard gear over it til it gets warm.

[biteme]

Lol ok so its the flip flops and T shirt. Just didnt want to look out of place.

[Lancer]

AS an AM I like to wear a hodie in the AM and zip off pants so when it gets hot later on i can get down to my t-shirt and shorts however first impressions are always lasting.
Wouldn't it be nice to know a guy who wore a blank fishing jersey his first tourney and looked representable and later has 3 sponsors in his 2nd year ?? I say it depends how you think you take fishing. serious ?? fun ? game ? competition ?? I'd say there is an appropriate outfit for all situations. or you could always go for the BMX Bassin way wear your birthday suit and go down in history as the only person to be arrested or kicked out of his first tournament event. Damm that would suck !!
good luck - Lancer


Go get em boys- Lancer

[350V RGR]

If you are registered with "Ranger Cup" and your tourny promots Ranger Cup. You will want to wear an approprete (sp) "Ranger Cup' wear.

In the mornig have a pair of snow goggles so you can see the logs and waives that could get ya.

Always have rain gear on board.

As far as what to wear, just like said above. wear something in the mornig for that early run. later in the day you should be able to "peel" off the outer layer.

a comfortable pair of shoes like tennies/ flip flops, a hat will also help.

and a LIFE VEST. but most of all wear a smile on your face all day long

you will want to wear clothes to keep you warm, you can always peel them off later when it gets warmer.

[Blue_R70]

Patches. Lotsa patches.

[StockOption]

I would wear a PUMA hooded sweatshirt, it's stylish and functional

Layers is the right call. Plan for cold in the morning followed by heat in the afternoon.

[tunaman]

I'm a new tournament angler this year myself, and a nobody to boot. For me, however, appearances are important as you want to properly represent yourself. At the sign-up and launch (for team and Pro/Am tournaments), I wear a tournament shirt. Same with the weigh-in and awards. During the fishing day, I'll take the tournament shirt off (so that it doesn't get trashed during the day) and end up in a tee shirt and shorts. I feel it's important not to look scroungy. Most of the tournament organizations have a statement in their rules requiring 'appropriate attire' - check your tournament organization for specifics.

Of course, I also still wear slacks and dress shirts at work, while many choose to wear jeans and polo shirts (or worse).

You'll find many different styles - just be true to yourself.

Roger

[Gator]

Hey 350V - I agree with everything you said except one thing -

In the mornig have a pair of snow goggles so you can see the logs and waives that could get ya.

You should be wearing a SavePhace mask!!

[350V RGR]

Biteme,

As Gator has so kindly pointed out. SavePhace mask is a better face protetion product. I dont think anyone wants to hit a junebug going 70 mph Plus they are a site sponsor

Also, I "waive" my rights for my spelling tobe classified as 'hand gernad spelling". If its close or you can figure it out and I dont catch it before I "submit" well need I say more

Just to re-cap a SavePhase Mask would also be helpful at anytime to help you not hit logs or get caught at a bad angle by a rouge wave

Good luck with your tourny Your question is good. It shows that you are looking at the big pitcure not just setten hooks

[Timber_Effects]

ALL DELTA FIRST TIMERS MUST WEAR:



can be found on E-bay OR PM sTONY for more info

[nipples]

ROFLMAO!!!!


stony tourney pants... too funny... I spewed soda on that one...

[Phil]

THOSE PANTS ARE COOL, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE TO GET A PAIR SIZE 36 X 30 THEY PROBABLY WOULD LOOK GREAT ON PEDRO THIS TIME OF YEAR, MAYBE SOME SHORTS LIKE THEM ALSO. YOU MAY WANT TO CERTIANLY WEAR THE SAVE PHACE IF YOU WEAR THE PANTS !!!

[bahlzar]

I would wear a PUMA hooded sweatshirt, it's stylish and functional

Layers is the right call. Plan for cold in the morning followed by heat in the afternoon.

nice one stock!!

[Blue_R70]

ALL DELTA FIRST TIMERS MUST WEAR:



can be found on E-bay OR PM sTONY for more info

That's sooooo 2006. This year, the trend in angling attire is all Victorian and proper-like:

[bassenvy]

this is hilarious....sorry bro

your asking scrubby fishermen what to wear? all I gotta say is better bring your fish catchin' clothes.

good luck out there

[Trackerbass]

just make sure your shoes match your purse!

[mod9fan]

Damn, I knew my pants would show up some where! I need them back , I have nothing to wear with my shoes and fishing rod!!!

[biteme]

Thanks guys for the input and jokes First one is done so I guess flip flops and a T is ok.

[Blue_R70]

Thanks guys for the input and jokes First one is done so I guess flip flops and a T is ok.

I read your report on the Fish Sniffer site--congrats on taking second place and big fish at Oroville. That's a great first tournament finish...

[biteme]

Thanks man! It was lots of fun!

[MikeD]

I read your report on the Fish Sniffer site--congrats on taking second place and big fish at Oroville. That's a great first tournament finish...

Link? congrats on 2nd place, agree on the "great first tournament finish"

[biteme]

Thanks Mike. I made sure to have lots of fun!!!
http://www.fishsniffer.com/cgi-bin/foru ... 1180844006

[MikeD]

ahhh, you're killing me! no options?!? that'll learn ya...

great job, now you're hooked, there's no going back

[biteme]

I know man! We didnt know what we were doing! We didnt even know what they were, we do now,lol. We just wanted to get the first one out of the way. Oh well live and learn.

[350V RGR]

Hey Great Job!!!

Yea I agree now your guys are hooked for life, if you weren't already.

Thats a great start, good job