Rattletrap Ramblings

The first BASS Open is on the Harris Chain this year and I just slapped down $500 for the deposit on this event. The entry fee is pretty pricey but I feel pretty good about it. I’ve caught big bags at some small tournaments here and I already know what a lot of the lake looks like.

I already have some places where I know I can catch them and that gives me the freedom to try some new places.

One of the thoughts that initially crossed my mind is that some of the Harris Chain specialists know the lake even better than I do and they’ll probably beat me if they get into this tournament.

Then again, I’ve beaten them a few times as well.

It brings me to how I believe the mental aspect of fishing is so critical in your performance. I’ve got to affirm to myself that I can be a better fisherman then everyone else in the event including a lot of the full time pros that will be there.

Some may say that’s delusional, but it’s how you gotta think or you don’t even have a chance.

I’ve been wanting a new car lately and it would sure would nice to be able to afford a Black Chevy Tahoe LTZ or a Toyota Sequoia Limited. It’s funny how often you see these cars on the road after you’ve made up your mind you want one. I mean I see these cars everywhere I go now.

It goes to proves how you think about yourself and to yourself actually controls how things turn out in your life. There’s a part of your brain that controls what you pay attention to called the R.A.S or reticular activating system (man… I did learn something in college). If you think positive then your brain picks up on positive things and if you think negative, then it picks up negative things.

So my positives are that I’ve caught over 20 pounds countless times out here, I know the lake better than most of the field, I like the style of fishing on the Harris Chain, and I’ve got my eyes on the prize which is a boat, some cash, and a trip to the Classic.

Sounds good to me.