Getting your partner a limit should be just as important as getting your own. When you're into a bunch of small keepers, do everything you can to get your co-angler his limit before leaving to search for bigger fish. Boaters should divulge the presence of underwater cover, and allow the co-angler to cast to a piece of cover before speeding away from it. If he's good enough, or lucky enough, to pick off that 3- pounder, then good for him. You should be happy.
Boaters enjoy more freedom of control and co-anglers enjoy a fairer level of competition.
As a result, more anglers will enjoy post-season competition and the rewards that go with it. We have many reasons to celebrate the new opportunities brought about by this format change. We also have the responsibility to demonstrate fairness, respect and consideration to those who share our boats. In my experience, most boaters are quite fair and do try to make the day pleasant and successful for the co-angler. Perhaps that's just the reflection of the contagious spirit of a great tournament organization and its fine members.