Well, I don't believe in tailing, following, pull up GPSing or any type of spot stealing. But, the fact of the matter is the guy still had to catch the fish! He still had to pick the right color, still had to pick the right bait, still had to cast to the right spot, etc....
What's so different about what he did then some big name pro coming paying to have a local pro show him spots? They do it all the time, is that right? I don't think so! I believe that when you make it to the top you should have earned it, not payed for it or learned your winning spot because your on the same pro staff or have the same endorsement as someone. Bass fishing isn't like golf where the low guy that makes the cut still gets a $20,000 check for the week. It's more like bowling where the top 5 guys get the big money and endorsements and most of the other guys are scratching and clawing to survive. When you have that type of atmosphere people are going to stretch the rules and do whatever they have to do to win.