Birds of a feather...

[THE DARKHORSE]

Despite the rumor mill of revamped posts from yesteryear it's been business as usual. Nothing's changed; the same guys who catch fish are catching fish. The internet is chock-full of chatter and banter; from professionals of exactly that. Chatter and banter. It's like watching a flock of a thousand Cormorants---while I keep catching fish. You know, that social bird? The ones mysteriously staring you down until they see another Cormorant. Yeah, that one. They're in a constant state of finding new friends to fly with. And in doing so, the fishing itself sits idle on the back burner. Why go fishing if you can talk about it, right? I mean who are we kidding, there's just too many Cormorants to meet up with. They might all look the same to you, but apparently each of these birds is unique and has something to offer---to other Cormorants.

Which is great if you're a Pelican. A pelican, as annoying and determined as they might be, are always focused on finding the fish. They're all business! They pay attention to the Dolphins, kayak anglers, sport-boats and Cormorants, but don't just dive down on every opportunity. Oh they'll dive down, mind you. They'll slam your Sardine without hesitation. Even if it means getting hooked. Then they'll slam your Sardine again. Which is an admirable quality in and of itself. That's a supremely focused bird if you asked me. With the pace of software gadgetry I have no doubt birds will one day be sporting the latest and greatest, new best thing, too. Each year these gadgets are smaller, faster and take less brain cells to operate. Soon every Cormorant on the Coast will be able to locate other social circles without even having to fly. Only bound by the second tier priority of actually finding fish. That said, regardless of software updates I find it highly unlikely the Pelicans would give a $h!t. After all, there's just too many fish to catch!

You might be asking yourself: What in the hell do said birds have to do with me? And that my friend is a question only, you, can answer. I realize each and every one of us are wired differently; and for that matter, it takes all types to make the world go round. Regardless of the fact that you fit in with the Cormorants or Pelicans, you still have a place in this world. You're special in your own way. I'm of the opinion, though, that If everyone had Williams syndrome this world would be a better place. Until then, I'll just have to make do with what I've got.

Despite what the fishing reports of 2006 have to say: It's not wide-open; and everyone isn't catching White Sea Bass. Or, Yellowtail for that matter. It's the same ebb and flow of the Sea---year after year. Conditions are in a constant state of flux, mind you. The moon comes and goes. The tides change accordingly. The same guys who catch fish, keep catching fish. The internet chatter/banter is going full speed and will continue to do so. Regardless of what's actually happening, of course. Which depending on how you look at it, is, a good thing. If you decide to live your life vicariously through the internet, more power to 'ya!
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Which leaves me with one question: What kind of bird are you?

[Billy V]

...that sleek Hobie Revo makes you look thinner. Much more so than the portly pro angler... or it might be that you are in the background of a fat fish.

I'm not sure, it could be a combination of all of it.

[Rav3n805]

I'm a dam penguin:o my ice is melting, soon will be a sea eagle. just need some more time to finish school then I will be flying high w ya all.... oh yea nice :wsb:

[bigbarrels]

nice one Josh!:D

[Drake]

Definitely had to read that post a few times to make total sense of it, but as I read through it a few times it begins to make sense. You can certainly see cliques within the circle. While I don't know everybody who posts on here and fishes out there, I have had the pleasure of meeting a solid group in the short time I've lived her.

For the most part, I've met great people willing to help. Others, with an attitude leaning toward "Figure it out yourself" or people with hear/say all the time

It's all a matter of what type of bird you want to surround yourself by.

The rumor mill has got me going on the water a lot more than normal this weekend, but not because of the hype associated with it. I've been around long enough to know the internet is 90% bs. So what if there were 15 YT on Tuesday, doesn't mean there are 15 YT today or tomorrow. But, I at least got out to find out for myself. I find that I'm a pelican at heart, but it takes time being a cormorant too. If that makes sense?

When I started surfing, I paddled into the biggest group I could find and talked to every surfer I could meet. How do I do this, how do I do that. Meanwhile I'm too busy chatting and reading and figuring out which board is better than that other, that I missed all the waves. After my time as a cormorant were finished, or the phase passed, I became a pelican of surfing. On the water everyday, paddling into any wave that scared me. One day I became a surfer. 15 years later, I'm a cormorant again. But not in my own eyes, but in the eyes of other cormorant. They view me as a social bird, someone they can come up to, ask a few pointers, stuff that like. So I play the role of a cormorant, but am a pelican at heart when it comes to my surfing.

That's a lot to digest =)

Nice fish :wsb:

[Gigafish]

The daily grind persistence paid off. Nice catch.

[William Novotny]

Not everyone can be a proffessional guide, and while I sit at my boring job from 5am to 4pm...yes, I will be living vicariously through fine chaps such as yourself on this world wide interspace. While im at it I'll banter. And joke. And gosip like a school girl. And stay light hearted because I don't have a huge stick up my ass.
On the same note, as I leave my job when the bell rings this fine 4/20 I'll be packing up, hitting the road, and doing what it is we do, because this shit is in my bones.
Its easy to classify people. I guess noone should even post on this site since we should all be religiously fishing 7 days a week.

[lbsurf2ca]

These Birds have had a big role on this forum as well...

[bus kid]

nice work.:cheers1:

[MattRabasco]

This bird is still snake bit. Lots of peddling chasing yellows yesterday - I think I set a new personal record for miles peddled in a half day. Seems like everytime I come back from a long day of GETTING SKUNKED out there I get to see a post by Josh of another fish he has caught! Well done! Nice fish as usual. In my next life, I will surf every day and fish whenever I want - and get paid to do it!!!!:jig:

[blitzburgh]

HOLY CRAP NICE FEEESH! I want to be a pelican desperately! For now, I guess I'm a Crow?:trytofly:

[lowprofile]

I'm a damn seagull . Nice fish!

[mtnbykr2]

I feel like a duck....:o

[deepdvr]

Nice one JP. Just remember it is bad karma to pass off unwanted sea lions on your fellow yakers. :biggrinjester:

[Iceman]

You sir have just ruffled my feathers. :D

I have been stricken with The Spring fever :luxhello:

[Whizz Bang]

Great post (loved the bird analogy), nice pic, big fish. Well done JP!
:cheers1::wsb::cheers1:

[PapaDave]

I'm a chicken hawk...

[TJones]

I am ready. :reel:

[GR6RR]

http://i.imgur.com/B85DI.gif

[tagyak]

nice analogy with the the sea birds josh. fishing for a living and to be successful you have to be the PELICAN. love that huge fish more.
looking forward to getting out on the water; hopefully very soon and trying my luck.
in the mean time i guess i must be a vulture, lurking on the forum looking for scraps of info and fish porn......:D

[RK]

Beautiful Fish Josh :cheers1:

I like to think of myself as a little retarded chick with a gimp leg that is dillusional in thinking that he is a cage fighting rooster on steroids.

I only wish my ice chest looked like it had an overgrown peacock in it :D

[j mo]

Gald to know someone still fishes a Revo...

[walrus]

Well said, Josh.

I'll add this quote:

"The ninety and nine are with dreams content, but the hope of the world made new, is the hundredth man who is grimly bent on making those dreams come true."

P.S. This was written over one hundred years ago and is not about the occupy movement. However, it was true then and is true now.

[NextBite]

Simply Amazing Josh ;)

[Jimm H]

Not everyone can be a proffessional guide, and while I sit at my boring job from 5am to 4pm...yes, I will be living vicariously through fine chaps such as yourself on this world wide interspace. While im at it I'll banter. And joke. And gosip like a school girl. And stay light hearted because I don't have a huge stick up my ass.
On the same note, as I leave my job when the bell rings this fine 4/20 I'll be packing up, hitting the road, and doing what it is we do, because this shit is in my bones.
Its easy to classify people. I guess noone should even post on this site since we should all be religiously fishing 7 days a week.

Many of us can't spend 8-15 hours a day sitting on a piece of tupperware looking to hook a fish. For those of you that can, congrats on your independent wealth. I don;t have to worry about you responing because you are still out there fishing and won't have time to read this.

Those many of us that fuel, maintain, or guide the engine that is this country remain at our posts performing the tasks required and viewing the boards periodically.

Congrats on the fish and having the considerable time to put in to catch it.

[silverbullet]

LMAO.......:you_rock:

[theluckypig]

:cheers1: i may be a dodo...

[ericko]

Do pigs fly???

[steveooo]

"God provides enough food for all the birds, but he does not throw it in the nest."

My wife like birds, and feels really sorry for them when they fly into our sliding glass patio door. I tell her that if she really really felt sorry for them, she would move the bird feeder to outside our house :D I'm sure there is an analogy in there, something about not being able to catch fish from behind Windows or PC's or something like that....

Spring fever is upon us, although it sure looked & felt a heck of a lot like summer today. Nice fish Josh :cheers1:

[Monovasia]

What gets me on the water is free time and weather....I am happy for those that caught fish and sympathize with those that got skunked...great sport, lots of fun, cool people, great times...

[roadx]

i think im a seagull? you know the one that hangs at the launch, sooner or later they get one. blind luck and patience
plus im always bugging everyone at the launch :D


NICE fish bro

[William Novotny]

I reread this report umpteen times as I often do when something irks me. I shouldn't be so quick to be defensive. I obviously identify with the the comparisons mentioned do to the fact that I actively participate in the meaningless banter that takes place in these forums. I like to joke, tells stories, lie about fish, basically interact with my kinda people instead of deal with my dumbf:)ck coworkers 60 hrs a week. Then come home and cook and care for a 19month old little girl. So bwe is my only consolation to make me feel closer to the water. If thats not what this site is for then maybe im in the wrong site. I guess your supposed to catch fish, report it and thats it....no wait, that cant be right. Catch fish, dont report it, hold onto the info till the secrets out, then post....this is getting confusing. Ill be at lj tomorrow. if youre a pelican and not to high and mighty to wave at a fucking cormorant, ill be on a green xfactor with a trolling motor doing burnouts in the kelpbeds scaring all the fish away.

By the way josh that is a beautiful fish, jealousy my be partially responsible for the tone of my rant.

[bubblehide]

...Which leaves me with one question: What kind of bird are you?



Well Josh, in some circles, I might be considered a sheep of the black color.


With that said, congratulations on another excellent, and a great write-up!

[yaky yak]

With in every profession, or Art, or hobby there are masters, who for reasons us non-masters can't fathom, excel and make it look effortless what they do. You Josh are a Master. Great fish.

[Whizz Bang]

I reread this report umpteen times as I often do when something irks me. I shouldn't be so quick to be defensive. I obviously identify with the the comparisons mentioned do to the fact that I actively participate in the meaningless banter that takes place in these forums.......................By the way josh that is a beautiful fish, jealousy my be partially responsible for the tone of my rant.:rolleyes:

W<O:p</O:phat happened to this guy????????


<O:p</O:pSo is getting bent out of shape when you've been hornswaggled. People need to step down from their moral highground and realize......shits just not that serious:doh:
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Or, this guy?????
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And stay light hearted because I don't have a huge stick up my ass.:doh:

<O:p</O:pUnlike JP who, because of the fact that he is a guide, is encumbered by the need to stay somewhat politically correct, I am not. A clue that you may be in the wrong is when your immediate support is this guy….
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"Watch out guys, were dealing with a badass over here"

<O:p</O:pSonn, AKA GR6RR, who has been on this board all of what? 2 months? If I remember correctly his first thread back in February of this year was trying to figure out if his kayak would float when he put it in the water.
It is neat that you are making friends, both of you, but try not to make too many enemies in the process. I myself am a bit of a smartass, and have a few of both on this site already.
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AND….Bumping old posts to confuse or mislead is LAME.
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Cue the irate responses.....

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<O:pPost script: Sorry for the thread jack Josh, I WILL return your fish bag.

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[taggermike]

Was this even a fish report? I caught a fish but I won't say when, where, or how. Josh, thats a hell of a nice fish and good advice about not following the crouds, but maybe doesn't belong in the "fishing report" section. I enjoyed your bird metaphore and found it though provoking. I'm thinking of a blue heron for myself. Maybe we need a "philosophical waxings" area on BWE. Mike

[Fiskadoro]

Well Josh, in some circles, I might be considered a sheep of the black color.

Turkeys are black, but so are crows. I'd say your more of the former, and I'm more of the latter.

[William Novotny]

Would someone mind telling me what im "in the wrong" about? And thanks but I dont need "supporters" im not running for office here, just bullshiting on a fish forum. You on the other hand are doing a great job as lobbyist. Next time you should use powerpoint for your presentation. And colorful pie charts.

Are we "fishing enemies" now? Are there any related colors I should steer clear of when clothes shopping and do I need to "watch my back" on the water?

[lowprofile]

and this is what happens when people don't just go fishing....

shut up, grab your yak, head out and fish Or... go back to your awesome life of making this world turn and quit bitching about guys who catch fish.

i worked 94 hours this week... and still fished twice and am going again.

[WahooUSMA]

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[Gigafish]

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Therapist has to figure that one out. Well played.

[William Novotny]

and this is what happens when people don't just go fishing....

shut up, grab your yak, head out and fish Or... go back to your awesome life of making this world turn and quit bitching about guys who catch fish.

i worked 94 hours this week... and still fished twice and am going again.

I fish man I swear, I just dont catch. Noone was bitching about guys catching fish. If you read the post its guys catching fish bitching about guys who dont because we are to busy on the internet. I drove 200 miles and went 36 hrs without sleep to fish LJ yesterday and I'm fishing Newport today. I just don't think one mans fishing ability gives him the right to classify another man or make assumptions about his dedication to this sport.

[dmrides]

Hmm, what kind of bird am I? One that is green with envy. You have a way with words that rivals your skills to put fish on deck. :notworthy:

[smithers]

Nice fish.

Everything else going on in this thread I can do without, but damn fine fish!

[Old Man in the Sea]

going to San Diego State...

[StinkyMatt]

Bet you 25 cents that last post is from a "regular" LJ kayaker trying to get fish reports to stop.

Classic.:D

[lambadmin]

or a boater, ex kayaker :D

[MattRabasco]

A few months ago I was being harassed by a cormorant, it kept going for my Mac. It would'nt leave me alone. I looked at it a little closer and noticed its beak was wrapped tightly shut with black electrical tape. Funny, this thread made me think about this day. I suppose one fisherman got sick of this guy stealing their bait and taped it shut. But after reading this thread, I started to think that maybe the real reason was that someone was trying to silence it. Could it have been a Pelican with a roll of tape? I lured it closer with my mac and with one skillful swoop of my hand, caught the poor cormorant and freed him from his impending doom. Afterall, all birds have the right to catch fish even if they are not as good at it as others.

[WahooUSMA]

or a boater, ex kayaker :D

What are you trying to say...once a yaker always a yaker!

[yotasan]

:paddleersmilie:

[lambadmin]

Nice fish Josh :cheers1:

We need to chill, the same old drama every year is getting old.

[bubblehide]

Therapist has to figure that one out. Well played.


No that one was easy; oh wait, I am a therapist, doh!

[Regor]

Not sure what kind of bird I am but that's one helluva Bass :luxhello:

What kind of bird goes chasing YT when there was a WSB bite going on....


Is this the new JP for 2012?
~ Revo vs Pa
~ A Simon Cowell black T-shirt vs a button up Dress Shirt



:D

[littlesquirt]

The bird bird...bird is the word I said the bird bird bird...the bird is the word, and you are the man. The daily double was awesome. Again unbelievable.

[Tinhman]

i was out there fri, think i saw you from a distance with the proangler with a client. I was in the yellow hobie had one wsb on board and lost one with them damn sealions, got back just the head. btw nice fish as always:cheers1:

[bellcon]

Well done Josh
So your saying you can't catch fish from behind a keyboard?
No wonder there are so many people upset...


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PS
next time I ask to try out that 3rd reel on the right... please just say NO!
:doh:
Fuggin arms still hurt:D

[Gigafish]

[QUOTE=William Novotny;115391. I just don't think one mans fishing ability gives him the right to classify another man or make assumptions about his dedication to this sport.[/QUOTE]

Well said.

[Bennyblanco]

Not much of fish report,it's more of a classification question.consider me a raven if you realllllllyyyyyyyy wanna know.

[William Novotny]

After a long overdue weekend of fishing ive decided each man is entitled to their opinions. I'll get myself through the workweek the same way I always do and look forward to my next skunk. Squwaaaaaaaaaak

[bellcon]

Come on guys get over it.

I see the report within the story:

Despite what the fishing reports of 2006 have to say: It's not wide-open; and everyone isn't catching White Sea Bass. Or, Yellowtail for that matter. It's the same ebb and flow of the Sea---year after year. Conditions are in a constant state of flux, mind you. The moon comes and goes. The tides change accordingly. The same guys who catch fish, keep catching fish.Bennyblanco, you might want to contribute at least 1 fishing report before you jump on a soap box and criticize someone else’s. You have 79 posts? You started 3 threads? And not one is "fish report".:doh:

But fair warning, as much as some criticize the style in which information is shared, "not much of a fish report" etc. etc. and wants to be hand fed information.
There is a whole other genre of flaming fish reports, I don't see it here... yet?
But having experienced it first hand I can tell you some out there want NOTHING shared EVER!

Guess it's true you can't please all the people all the time. But Josh knows that, and he contributed anyway. The same cannot be said for many who have posted on this report.

As the great comedian Steven Wright, he once said:
There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. ~Steven Wright
Or
There’s a fine line between fishing and just sitting behind the keyboard like an idiot.

PS:
After a long overdue weekend of fishing ive decided each man is entitled to their opinions Well then William it was a productive weekend for you. I'm sure if you keep at it you will get the fish your after, looking forward to the report.

[Bennyblanco]

I see the report within the story:

Bennyblanco, you might want to contribute at least 1 fishing report before you jump on a soap box and criticize someone else’s. You have 79 posts? You started 3 threads? And not one is "fish report".
:musicus::musicus::musicus:

But fair warning, as much as some criticize the style in which information is shared, "not much of a fish report" etc. etc. and wants to be hand fed information.
There is a whole other genre of flaming fish reports, I don't see it here... yet?
But having experienced it first hand I can tell you some out there want NOTHING shared EVER!

Guess it's true you can't please all the people all the time. But Josh knows that, and he contributed anyway. The same cannot be said for many who have posted on this report.

As the great comedian Steven Wright, he once said:
There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. ~Steven Wright
Or
There’s a fine line between fishing and just sitting behind the keyboard like an idiot.

PS:
Well then William it was a productive weekend for you. I'm sure if you keep at it you will get the fish your after, looking forward to the report.[/QUOTE]

[deepdvr]

I bet huntingthebigone would know how to handle this stupid thread.

:linesnap:

[JoeBeck]

Gulls—the larger species in particular—are resourceful, inquisitive and intelligent<sup id="cite_ref-rspb_4-0" class="reference">[/URL]</sup> birds, demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly developed social structure. For example, many gull colonies display mobbing behavior, attacking and harassing would-be predators and other intruders.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull#cite_note-rspb-4)</sup>Certain species (e.g. the Herring Gull) have exhibited tool us behavior, using pieces of bread as bait with which to catch golfish, for example.<sup id="cite_ref-henry_6-0" class="reference"></sup> Many species of gull have learned to coexist successfully with humans and have thrived in human habitats. Gulls have been observed preying on live whales, landing on the whale as it surfaces to peck out pieces of flesh!

CUCKOOOOOO!! CUCKOOO!! CUCKOOOO!!
<sup id="cite_ref-bbc_gull_whale_8-0" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull#cite_note-bbc_gull_whale-8"] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull#cite_note-henry-6)</sup>

[KatFish]

All these giant fish pic's are driving me crazy! I have an itch and it needs to be scratched!!! GREAT CATCH :drool5:

[dorado50]

Broaden your horizons and search out the "Frigate" it will lead you to the honey hole! :drool5:

[Aaron&Julie]

Another day, another nice toad. Congratulations.

[ashmoz]

damn dude that looks awesome! cheers :cheers1:

[THE DARKHORSE]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/The_Birds_.jpg

All this time I thought I was surrounded by Pelicans! :D

In response to some of the feedback, apparently, my original intent of the post was lost in translation. I thought the analogy was funny; and still do. After all, it's just a silly post meant to either inspire you to get off your a$$---or simply improve the flavor of your morning coffee. I'll be clear when I say you don't have to do, either. You don't have to drink coffee. And I'm not going to force anyone to go fishing. How you choose to live your life is ultimately up to you. Obviously.

Honestly, after reading it a few times now, I can't imagine anyone being offended by the post. Unless, of course, that person spends an incredible amount of time on the computer? In addition to that, my post had absolutely nothing to do with fishing skills---or lack there of, mind you. It certainly had nothing to do with having an opportunity to fish more often than others.

William, if it's not obvious by now, when I wrote Williams Syndrome it has nothing to do with a guy named William, specifically. Look it up! :eek:

Is it a fishing report? Now, if you can't find the value in the contents of this post, I really don't know what to say. Nor will I try. A picture of a giant, White Sea Bass, in clean-green water, with obvious line-up markers in the background 'ta boot? It's the end of April, folks! Without going into too much detail, the same exact thing, happens every year at this time.

I'm pretty sure a few guys got the message and managed to read between the lines---capitalizing on the "fish report"---with a trophy-fish of their own!



Well done Josh
So your saying you can't catch fish from behind a keyboard?
No wonder there are so many people upset...


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PS
next time I ask to try out that 3rd reel on the right... please just say NO!
:doh:
Fuggin arms still hurt:D

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCF0132.JPG
Nice fishing with you, Don! Watching you get your butt kicked was the highlight of my day! :cheers1:

[blitzburgh]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCF0132.JPG
Nice fishing with you, Don! Watching you get your butt kicked was the highlight of my day! :cheers1:

That shot is AWESOME!!!!!:luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

[RK]

YEaahhhhhhhh Don!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah dude.............................................. ..

[seriola_killer]

Outstanding report, er, reports Josh. Can't wait for the 12 hours of wisdom with you. I'll drop ya a line when it works out schedule-wise. And its always refreshing to read a thought provoking report.

[dwntwnall4u]

Josh your post did have a affect on me. And I did get off my a** and went out fishing this past Tuesday and got skunked but did manage to locate macs for bait which was a first for me. I had fun just getting out there and getting time on the water.
Thanks for the motivation I needed.

[tagyak]

hey josh always love those fish reports. always very colorful and insightful. and of course i know that there will be a beautiful fish or two at the end. sometimes with some very hot girls to go along.....:D

keep them coming: never can have too much inspiration in the day!

[-scallywag-]

WOW....cant believe u got so much flack for this one....not a report?...jesus, that fish was not even 24hrs dead when u posted it, I can see the line-up clearly in the background (gps#'s), I see a sabiki and a bait stick (also a jigstick without a jig:rolleyes:) on your boat so its safe to assume it was caught on finbait and the lighting says it was near sundown. What else do you want in a report? hook size? line test? underware color?

If ya'll weren't such a flock of squaking f'n keyboard cormorants, u could have went out the next day, or the day after that or the next day exc..., made a few macks, trolled them near the kelp and had an excellent shot at a fish :doh:

At some point it becomes so much easier to just be a dick, than to share info with flock of ungrateful squakers. :the_finger:

PS. I'm diggin that bellcon bendo shot....HOT HOT HOT!!!

[Old Man in the Sea]

Don't be discouraged - and keep posting > it isn't the first or the last time
a cormorant will be squawking when pelican dives into the flock and pulls out a fish that is too big for a cormorant to handle...

[Tman]

Maybe if you quit catching so many nice fish and quit posting your novelettes that start threads all by themselves you wouldn't have so many critics?

Oh wait, it's good to have critics, it means they are actually reading your chit and paying attention...

Never mind...:doh:

Josh, as long as you don't start posting pics of how you cooked the fish like someone we know, I don't think you need to worry about the Least Terns...now if you can cook like that someone and post pics, the vultures will come out...

Bellcon - Killer Shot!

[Roon]

There are many different types, but I am THE bird! Josh your posts are awesome and incredibly articulate (are you a writer?). Thanks for being so provocative, keep rustling feathers!

[littlesquirt]

I have kept a close eye on the not so dark skinned DARKHORSE and these last few posts specifically; I have got me on defcon4 as a fair weather angler I watch and wait. I concur with ROONEY given em all the bird. You and only you can prevent getting skunked, and if you fail over, over, over, over, and over again, it is then you will finally shut up and FISH with your true instincts, use all resources, Listen and read between the lines, or just follow the horse out the stable and stalk the unshaven redhead dude on the yak. It is only then when you finally look yourself in the waters reflection, that you will realize, truly you are nothing other than a cormorant. Keep on squakin josh!

[William Novotny]

I guess it all boils down to this. Your "funny" post was judgmental of people that you don't know. I spend ALOT of time on my phone on this site because like most people, I do have a very demanding job. I dont think anyone needs coaching to get off their ass to fish. If I had my way id quit my job and be the only none fish catching kayak fishing guide and id follow you around watching you pull fish from the water in awe. but alas, I cannot. I will continue to get myself through my work week fucking around on this board and fishing my ass off every weekend.

And I know very well williams syndrom has nothing to do with me. I talk way to much to be associated with that.

[William Novotny]

And at scallywag.....why don't you finish that fucking sentence. Must be a what? Now thats some fucking internet macho shit because I bet your ass would be mum if you ever met me on the launch. Guaranteed

[bigbarrels]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/The_Birds_.jpg

All this time I thought I was surrounded by Pelicans! :D

In response to some of the feedback, apparently, my original intent of the post was lost in translation. I thought the analogy was funny; and still do. After all, it's just a silly post meant to either inspire you to get off your a$$---or simply improve the flavor of your morning coffee. I'll be clear when I say you don't have to do, either. You don't have to drink coffee. And I'm not going to force anyone to go fishing. How you choose to live your life is ultimately up to you. Obviously.

Honestly, after reading it a few times now, I can't imagine anyone being offended by the post. Unless, of course, that person spends an incredible amount of time on the computer? In addition to that, my post had absolutely nothing to do with fishing skills---or lack there of, mind you. It certainly had nothing to do with having an opportunity to fish more often than others.

William, if it's not obvious by now, when I wrote Williams Syndrome it has nothing to do with a guy named William, specifically. Look it up! :eek:

Is it a fishing report? Now, if you can't find the value in the contents of this post, I really don't know what to say. Nor will I try. A picture of a giant, White Sea Bass, in clean-green water, with obvious line-up markers in the background 'ta boot? It's the end of April, folks! Without going into too much detail, the same exact thing, happens every year at this time.

I'm pretty sure a few guys got the message and managed to read between the lines---capitalizing on the "fish report"---with a trophy-fish of their own!





http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCF0132.JPG
Nice fishing with you, Don! Watching you get your butt kicked was the highlight of my day! :cheers1:



Nice Don! WSB on a Jigstick?:drool5:

[Big T]

I know this is politically incorrect, but as some of you have realized about me, I have no problem saying the old saying... It makes so much sense.

Arguing on the internet is like running in the special olympics... even if you win, you're still retarded.

I can say that because I have a retarded friend. :rolleyes:

I got the fish report out of it as well, but I always take the "photos" and think more along the lines of,"He probably caught that fish 2 hours ago and moved somewhere else to take the picture..." LOL

But You can bet your ass I'm gonna put MY ass on that picture spot first!! :)

[-scallywag-]

And at scallywag.....why don't you finish that fucking sentence. Must be a what? Now thats some fucking internet macho shit because I bet your ass would be mum if you ever met me on the launch. Guaranteed


haha, i'm sure you'll get your chance sooner rather than later.... but ur right tho, if u saw me at the launch i would say mum.....I'm not much of a social butterfly!

[j mo]

<U>HowTo:Win a fight on the Internet

With a bit of practice (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Trial_and_error?action=edit&redlink=1), you can defeat your enemies (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Nerd) in online arguments (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Fight). First of all, you must redefine words like "defeat", "enemy" and "argument".
<TABLE id=toc class=toc><TBODY><TR><TD>Contents



1 Basic Steps (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Basic_Steps)

1.1 Easy topics for beginners (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Easy_topics_for_ beginners)

2 Step 1 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_1)
3 Step 2 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_2)
4 Step 3 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_3)
5 Step 4 (Optional) (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_4_.28Option al.29)
6 Step 5 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_5)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
</U>Basic Steps
Its easy enough to get in a fight on the internet. Once you're in it, here are the steps you must take to win:

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Tip Poor spelling is important. It gives you something to go back on. If someone is able to turn what you said around on you, you can say that you actually said something else and that you're just a bad spellre.

Step 2. The other person will defend themself. Retaliate with untrue (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/False) accusations. If they prove you wrong in some way, drop it and move on. A common mistake here is to step back and look at the situation. Never look back. Some people continue to be proven wrong and this causes them to research their claims before they state them. This is always a big mistake.

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Step 4. Always get the last word. You can't lose if the fight isn't over, so make sure that you always get the last word. Beware that if you resort to calling your enemies Nazis, they are obligated by law to reply telling you that it is in fact poor argumental skills to call someone Nazi. This is universally understood to be the end of an argument. Be prepared to break the Geneva Convention (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Geneva_Convention?action=edit&redlink=1) with more name-calling and declaration of victory (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Victory).

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Easy topics for beginners
As chinese (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Japanese) Kung-Fu (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Kung-Fu) masters will tell you, pick your fights. On the internet (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Intraweb?action=edit&redlink=1) it doesn't matter on which side (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Side) you're on. Feel free to even change sides, if it is required for victory (See Step 2 above). Your main objective is to insult your opponent to submission.

ps
Ka Ka doodle do

[smithers]

In his second post the admin sounds like a nice guy but my reaction to the first was "OK, if you are such a badass then why did you bother logging on to the internet and showing off your catch to these people you look down on so? "Shutup and fish" seems to apply as much to him as to anyone; preening like this makes you a Peacock!"

I recognize his right to be provocative. But of course some people when provoked will want to sound off. The threats made against those who did are the worst thing in the whole thread. I'm sure there are many more who thought it obnoxious but quietly moved on.

I trust the OP has a tough skin and won't be bothered by my comments. I have the utmost respect for his fishing skills, just think the the tone of the first post was a bit more insulting than he intended. I'm not saying this because I'm afraid of any tough guys out there, but because one day maybe I'd like to hire him as a guide and learn a thing or two.

The thead should probably be locked. If it gets deleted please at least leave the pic of that incredibly fine, glorious fish. If I ever land something like that in the yak I'll have a stroke and they'll find my cold body cradling the fish with a huge grin.

[Old Man in the Sea]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLcQBkMYxKE&feature=related

[Papasledge]

For all of you that got your delicate feelings hurt over another guys post stop being such a big

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w371/brainsplatter44/4c2502b4_vbattach386642.jpg

[bigbarrels]

<u>HowTo:Win a fight on the Internet

With a bit of practice (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Trial_and_error?action=edit&redlink=1), you can defeat your enemies (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Nerd) in online arguments (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Fight). First of all, you must redefine words like "defeat", "enemy" and "argument".
<table id="toc" class="toc"><tbody><tr><td>Contents



1 Basic Steps (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Basic_Steps)

1.1 Easy topics for beginners (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Easy_topics_for_ beginners)


2 Step 1 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_1)
3 Step 2 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_2)
4 Step 3 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_3)
5 Step 4 (Optional) (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_4_.28Option al.29)
6 Step 5 (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Win_a_fight_on_the_Internet#Step_5)

</td></tr></tbody></table>
</u>Basic Steps
Its easy enough to get in a fight on the internet. Once you're in it, here are the steps you must take to win:

Step 1. Make up lies about the other person. Don't bother to know the facts (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Truth) -- it will make you look too determined. This way if you lose, you can just say that you didn't care anyway. This is also known as an ad hominem (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Ad_hominem) attack.

Tip Poor spelling is important. It gives you something to go back on. If someone is able to turn what you said around on you, you can say that you actually said something else and that you're just a bad spellre.

Step 2. The other person will defend themself. Retaliate with untrue (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/False) accusations. If they prove you wrong in some way, drop it and move on. A common mistake here is to step back and look at the situation. Never look back. Some people continue to be proven wrong and this causes them to research their claims before they state them. This is always a big mistake.

Step 3. If it ever looks like it is going downhill for you, call the other person a Nazi (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Certificate_of_Hitlertude) . This is equivalent of an argumental nuclear bomb (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Nuclear_bomb).

Step 4. Always get the last word. You can't lose if the fight isn't over, so make sure that you always get the last word. Beware that if you resort to calling your enemies Nazis, they are obligated by law to reply telling you that it is in fact poor argumental skills to call someone Nazi. This is universally understood to be the end of an argument. Be prepared to break the Geneva Convention (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Geneva_Convention?action=edit&redlink=1) with more name-calling and declaration of victory (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Victory).

Step 5. If all else fails...make a comment about how many more myspace comments you have than the other person...cause you know...How many myspace comments one has is directly proportional to the coolness of said person...therefore you are insulting his ability to project coolness unto himself severely damaging his selfesteem and scarring him for life...this particular approch will stun your apponent for a few seconds while he tries to figure out exactly what you said...giving you ample time to leave the conversation hanging (see step 4).

Easy topics for beginners
As chinese (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Japanese) Kung-Fu (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Kung-Fu) masters will tell you, pick your fights. On the internet (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Intraweb?action=edit&redlink=1) it doesn't matter on which side (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Side) you're on. Feel free to even change sides, if it is required for victory (See Step 2 above). Your main objective is to insult your opponent to submission.

ps
Ka Ka doodle do



:D that sum funy shiit rite theire

[William Novotny]

In his second post the admin sounds like a nice guy but my reaction to the first was "OK, if you are such a badass then why did you bother logging on to the internet and showing off your catch to these people you look down on so? "Shutup and fish" seems to apply as much to him as to anyone; preening like this makes you a Peacock!"

I recognize his right to be provocative. But of course some people when provoked will want to sound off. The threats made against those who did are the worst thing in the whole thread. I'm sure there are many more who thought it obnoxious but quietly moved on.

I trust the OP has a tough skin and won't be bothered by my comments. I have the utmost respect for his fishing skills, just think the the tone of the first post was a bit more insulting than he intended. I'm not saying this because I'm afraid of any tough guys out there, but because one day maybe I'd like to hire him as a guide and learn a thing or two.

The thead should probably be locked. If it gets deleted please at least leave the pic of that incredibly fine, glorious fish. If I ever land something like that in the yak I'll have a stroke and they'll find my cold body cradling the fish with a huge grin.
This is the most accurate, eloquently put way to describe my original feelings on this thread. My initial comment was made directly to the man intended but due to the platform on which the comments are made, a whole new door is open for hecklers, peanut gallerys ,naysayers and everyone elses 2¢.

Im not a tough guy. I dont go around disrespecting people. Especially not behind the mask of internet anonymity. And I realize as I type this even more people wil chirp in with thier meaningless blather. Im not throwing threats out there. Im saying ive never met an angler on the water that talkes the same highstepping garbage he spews online.

[chris138]

Scallywag is right... Everything you need to know is in the picture. Darkhorse was even throwing us a bone by posting a picture with the shoreline in the background. What more do we want! He's practically finding the seabass for you:you_rock: Scavenge why dont you u tenacious seabirds!

Just wait til the WFO squid bite then once we all get 40 lbers we can just laugh about all these finicky early season she-monsters:D:wsb::cheers1:

(Just as long as scallywag doesn't keep the dope to himself!:the_finger:)

[dos ballenas]

Scallywag is right... Everything you need to know is in the picture. Darkhorse was even throwing us a bone by posting a picture with the shoreline in the background. What more do we want! He's practically finding the seabass for you:you_rock: Scavenge why dont you u tenacious seabirds!

Just wait til the WFO squid bite then once we all get 40 lbers we can just laugh about all these finicky early season she-monsters:D:wsb::cheers1:

(Just as long as scallywag doesn't keep the dope to himself!:the_finger:)


Up until a few years ago we DID NOT have squid runs like we've had recently! I hope we get another one this summer, but don't count on it!

Just go fish!

ps: Nice fish Josh!:wsb:

[Gigafish]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCF0111.JPG

Helatious catch - Congrats.

[blitzburgh]

OK, nobody post anything else on this thread or the dog gets it.

[GR6RR]

http://i50.tinypic.com/2hocw3k.png
last one I'll post in this thread, I promise. :cheers1:

[RK]

(Just as long as scallywag doesn't keep the dope to himself!:the_finger:)
Dont worry he won't..:D

This just in, this isnt the MMA forum its a kayak forum.
We fish from the gayest looking platforms on the planet
(although we catch a lot of fish might I add.)..............Its a well known fact that pelagics like 7x's better than Ipads and 6xjr's better than keyboards thats never gonna change.
Soooooooo ADI and ANDY: without further ado, although this post has everything its missing two crucial elements

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc373/koubster/images.jpg
Coke


and

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc373/koubster/prostitutes.jpg

Hookers.....


Now that we got that outta the way.

Lock it up boys.

Thanks everyone for reminding me why I'll never post another fish report. :cheers1:


Josh nice fish and great entertainment.

[Regor]

I just wanna know where the long sleeve dress shirt went to.........