I would agree that it is detrimental to remove bedded bass from the area, as in tournament fishing.

In my neck of the woods, we can not tournament fish during this time of year.

Shaunpm, in all the tourneys I have fished, we are supposed to let the rider(non-boater) pick where he wants to fish the second half of the day. And I always offer.

Actually, we are supposed to let them run the boat at this time. I have only ever had one person point this out to me, that they should be running the boat.

With a $40,000.00 deposit.... I would gladly go along with the request!