I have been going through this same thought in my club tournaments. I’m doing better just relaxing and staying focused. I’ll write in my phone or a 3 x 5 card the night before on techniques/lures I’m thinking of using. Reviewing them when you feel the pressure is a good way to keep you on track. A fellow angler gave me some great advice about when you are running out of tournament time that you will naturally speed up. He said you want to make a conscious effort to slow down to catch fish. I have put this advice to work and 2 out 3 tournaments I was able to catch another bass to help my total.
P.S. BLAT - also said when you get that thought to move or change technique “just do it - right then”. I hope this helps. 😀
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29 Oct 09:42
Congratulations Brian. That’s quite an accomplishment!