Fish Report?

[fishdude]

With all this beautiful weather we are having has anyone been out on the water lately? WORK, WORK,WORK is killing me. :argh: Have not seen any reports lately, just wondering, not looking for info on where you caught, how deep ,what you were using, just looking for a report.
On another thought it seems when there are no reports it just might be going off. I think a feel a sick day coming on:vollkommenauf:

Thanks in advance for any reports:cheers:

[aguachico]

I fished yesterday evening. I didn't catch anything. Not many people. Lots squid boats. Lots of bait in the water.

[dorado50]

You know the best fishing report is the first-hand fishing report. One should get out on the water and see what's out there instead of seeing a second-hand report telling when & where the fish are. Getting out on a kayak and catching a few fish then proclaiming "look at the fish I caught! And it wasn't even hard work." I'm from the old school, I believe one should find the fish, then catch them. This to me is most rewarding and satisfying. Yesterday, I spent 8.5 hrs. on the water searching for fish and what I did see and find :yt: was very hard work. Thus, I would not give out my hard earned information to the public.

[gotz togo fishin]

I was out this morning. Wide open bite! thats greenback bite that is. Macs were every were! I really thought i would score a Y.T. conitions looked GREAT. Only one problem, No current! it was suprisenly crowded with PBRS and had no elbow room. wind picked up around 11 a.m.

[madscientist]

it was suprisenly crowded with PBRS and had no elbow room.

Amazing what a few BD posts about squid and a mention in the UT will do for the crowds. I had the place to myself Tues AM.

[screaming reel]

dorado, if that is the case, then I hope we never see reports from you again - keep your info to yourself and your pics and your reports and your advice. Anyone who has ever posted on the public fishing forums shares the blame for the increased fishing pressure at local spots. You have posted many times and draw in huge numbers of people to these spots. Post, post, post. Whine Whine Whine. Ha, Ha,Ha. - I don't get it.

[sdcityboy]

i went to LJ wed morning. had not fished in ocean in probably 25 years. just north of kelp couldn't drop sibiki without coming up with 4 or 5 macs. fished with iron tipped with squid also, coming up with calicos. hooked into probably yellows twice but my inexperience lost em both. that lasted from like 6:30 - 8:30 am. what a blast! thanx to the info on this board my first landing went quite well.

[Porter]

Just remember folks, in the kayak fishing reports section you dont post what, where, or when you catch them. And heaven forbid you post how you caught it.......endstate would be more people out fishing, enjoying southern california's fishery, funding many programs that benefit our fishery (by buying a license), and lastly having fun. It just wouldnt be right.

[mars]

On another thought it seems when there are no reports it just might be going off. I think a feel a sick day coming on:vollkommenauf:
I'm hoping to fish Tuesday, which means whatever "secret bite" is going on, it will stop on Monday and start back up on Wed. You all should get out there on Monday or Wed.

Just sayin'...

[hookup]

sdcityboy,

Thanks for sharing your fishing venture and giving us some info on the day you went fishing. Unlike dorado 50, he is going to catch all the fish and store it in a freezer and call it a secret. How exicitng is that ? Dorado 50, I ask you,:reddy: when you die, What are you taking with you ?

[metalbob]

You know the best fishing report is the first-hand fishing report. One should get out on the water and see what's out there instead of seeing a second-hand report telling when & where the fish are. Getting out on a kayak and catching a few fish then proclaiming "look at the fish I caught! And it wasn't even hard work." I'm from the old school, I believe one should find the fish, then catch them. This to me is most rewarding and satisfying. Yesterday, I spent 8.5 hrs. on the water searching for fish and what I did see and find :yt: was very hard work. Thus, I would not give out my hard earned information to the public.

agreed...i would rather find them myself and am gonna concentrate on LJ"North" this weekend

Good luck everyone.

[esdees]

Wow, another one of these already? Calm down people. Enjoy your own fishing, post if you like, enjoy what other people post, and don't expect everyone else to post just because you do (or would). Did I cover it all?

Saturday morning was dead.

[martuka]

You know the best fishing report is the first-hand fishing report. One should get out on the water and see what's out there instead of seeing a second-hand report telling when & where the fish are. Getting out on a kayak and catching a few fish then proclaiming "look at the fish I caught! And it wasn't even hard work." I'm from the old school, I believe one should find the fish, then catch them. This to me is most rewarding and satisfying. Yesterday, I spent 8.5 hrs. on the water searching for fish and what I did see and find :yt: was very hard work. Thus, I would not give out my hard earned information to the public.
Dorado 50 you live in lj right, so the most popular fishing grounds and no doubt the best fishing grounds for yak fishing in socal is right in your own backyard" well theres a lot of fisherman that don't live near those great fishing grounds" infact i myself live in redlands which is about a 200 hundred mile roundtrip! so we look on these sites for reports to help us determan if it's going to be worth the trip, me myself think wether a good report or not somebodys got to make it so just go anyway but you do that 2 or 3 times and every time the bite was off you get alittle frustrated not to mention $$$ on gas, i envy all you guys that live in lj or even close by for the great fishing, i can only imagin how nice it would be to be able to launch my yak before work "and catch a yt or wsb "how great"!
But for the most part the guys and gals that watch these sites are looking for fishing reports and cool stories,help,hints,rigging tips ect. and most people on these sites are very informative & cool about sharing there advise, wether it's good or bad it's there outlook,opinion or there own experiance.and theres no reason to be rude or cruel or unhelpful to some one because they just want to know how the fishing is or what the hot ticket is for a certain species of fish.
And all you guys that live down there that are avid fisherman have it good and have an advantage compaired to fisherman that don't live in the area and dont have alot of time to get down there.So you might catch more fish and more big fish but it does'nt exactly make you a better fisherman, im sure you'll outfish some guys that don't know the grounds but it's all about time on the water.:cool:

[THE DARKHORSE]

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You guys should lay off Dave (Dorado 50) or anyone else who catches "more fish than you". I'm proud of Dave, he's evolving. One day even you "knuckle-draggers" who have nothing to offer will figure it out. True, it will take hundreds if not tens of thousands of hours on the water, but it will happen. While this learning-curve is taking place for you, why not sit back and watch a little before getting upset. Once upon a time Dave would post often, in some peoples minds "too often". I can remember a couple of "sensitive-bites" that he openly shared the same day. I don't think anyone would get upset about a random fish report. Go ahead and give gps#'s, water temp, clarity, depth, iron-color, and time. I personally don't care who posts what and certainly don't consider myself someone who can say what is "too often or too sensitive". Simply, the idea that you "deserve" others hard earned information is ridiculous. Be happy with what you get, learn to read between the lines, and there is no substitute for time on the water.
:idea:

Oh, by the way I fished today. The water temp was 58.1, with twelve-feet of visibility, tons of greenbacks, and an entire fleet of boats with not one fish caught.
:argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:

[wavster]

It seems that Dorado50 was just sharing a bit of wisdom. Nothing beats
time on the water...

...it's just that his delivery was a bit "edgy". But what can you expect from
a grouchy old man. :D

D50: thanks for all the info you've passed my way over the past 6 months.
It's definitely made a difference in my fishing. Now how about that report? :D

[Mo Betta]

Im still paying my dues, but I will say that being on a Kayak really cuts down your "fishing range" on the water, its not like I can just fire up 225horses and blaze off to the 390.

I dont blame you guys on bit for trying to keep the bite on the DL. Stealth is one of a Kayaks biggest assets. Nothing will shut it down faster then a lot of PB running around everywhere.

So keep posting the way its been going, a few days after the bite. If I need intel I'll drop by the launch or PM a few friends, better yet Ill just go fish. Time on the water is what its all about, fish are just icing on the cake.

The out of town guys, I feel your pain on the gas and time. Make a few more friends that live here and let them know you maybe coming down. Ive seen nothing but great guys paddling around out there, Im sure the info will flow. Hope to see all of you out there. Frank

['Cuda]

Wow guys.....I use to envy you LJ yakkers for having one of the most profilic fishing grounds IN THE WORLD! in your back yard...not so much anymore....you need to step back and smell the greenies....count your blessings....we all get our fish eventually...try having some fun until it's your turn again.
See you in Mexico.....

[tylerdurden]

:banghead: :sleep: :goodnight: :withstupid:


:the_finger: :the_finger: :the_finger:

Does that about cover it?

[Holy Mackerel]

See you in Mexico.....

Definately! :kayak-surfer: :cheers1: :cheers: :puke: :vollkommenauf: :goodnight: :hmmmm2: :eek: :doh: :coffee: :bandit: :paddleersmilie: :yt: :yt: :yt: :yt: :yt: :yt: :yt: :cheers1:

[Adam]

If someone is the first to know that we are being invaded by another county, you better post it! If the fishing is wide open - you better enjoy it. Give me a break - "to post or not to post?" - that is not an ethical question. I like this website because it is good to see other people who love this as much as me. I post when I catch a big fish, because I want somewhere to brag - as you can tell I haven't had much to brag about. To me the whole point is to get away from the politics / B.S. of everyday life. If you're getting hung up by what others are doing, I think you're missing out on the fun.

[Matt]

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This is seriously the response??? If all you can do is call somebody a bad name, man oh man??? That's just freaking sad, D 50 wasn't trying to be superior or anything, he just wants you all to go fish and catch something for your self, spend some time on the water, enjoy the fishing the catching is an added bonus! D 50 is a stand up guy in my book and many other people's as well. Go :canabis: or:cheers1: and remember it is supposed to be fun! Also it probably isn't a good idea to be an internet thug or internet gangster because it sure as hell is never gonna get you called in on a good bite!

:bandit:

[tylerdurden]

Here's a report for ya...
there are often fish west of the line through these three points:

RB A
N32 51.204 x W117 16.235

RB B
N32 51.361 x W117 16.240

RB C
N32 51.915 x W117 16.228

You can even catch yt there year round :eek: .


I wouldn't fish east of this line, there might be fish but they are expensive.

[jscott]

This goes back and forth all the time. I am on both sides here. First-- for out of towners--there is a sentiment (resentment) of entitlement by locals because they live there....however-- many out of towners feel that they are somehow entiltled to the information. I understand in LJ-- chasing pelagics and the sheer boat traffic==> that there are volume repercussions to outing a bite. Not so much so up in Malibu fishing halibut, bass where there are several beaches to launch from and not nearly such a high quantity of boaters. Also, being an out of towner-- I also understand the frustration of driving down and back (300 miles) empty handed...but that is time OTW. If I get a tip from a buddy about some activity-- that is great! But I make it down there when convenient for me-- and if I am able to get the right bait, the right time, and the right place==> I'll get my own fish. And there is a special sense of satisfaction when you do do it all yourself-- and someone didn't just put you in the right place! That's why we are kayakfishing-- we can find our own fish, fish our own style, not worry about all the other trash with cattleboating...and a supreme level of independence. Get your satisfaction from fishing-- remember we don't pay for anything on these sites-- so to expect anything is ridiculous! I personally enjoy posting...because I get to relive my day while crafting my poorly worded story (inserting pics when possible!)....and it is kind of a record for me that I can go back and look at down the road to relive another day. That is my motivation-- if it helps anyone else-- that's a bonus! I'm not out to keep anyone away--- nor drag crowds in. I'm just a humble fisherman that enjoys what he does when I am blessed (read given the pass from the wife!) with the free time and opportunity to get out!
:paddleersmilie: :paddleersmilie: :paddleersmilie: :paddleersmilie:

P.S.--- all that said-- PLEASE PM ME NEXT TIME THE WSB ARE IN!! lol

[madscientist]

Maybe Disneyland can add a kayak fishing ride for those that want it easy. Obviously, multiple sites with extensive info and archives, realtime weather, launch webcam, and fairly up to date reports are still not enough for some people to decide whether they should go fishing.

I don't know much, but I know I've never caught a fish from my couch.

[Bill Lane]

Right Brad. I suspect you could catch one from your couch if you wanted to:D

[steamroll]

Maybe Disneyland can add a kayak fishing ride for those that want it easy.

I don't know much, but I know I've never caught a fish from my couch.

LOL

[aguachico]

I've been trying to stay out of this one, but I got a big mouth and fast fingers so here it goes.

Dave; your right. Now motor out to the Cortez Bank and have a beer :the_finger:

Now if all you experts - top fish catchers, WCW winners would just post when you DID NOT catch anything, then the rest of the once a week or twice a month mofo's would see how much time you spend on the water and don't catch a damn thing.

See the probelm is the 'experts' like to get the kudos, but without giving up any info - rightly so.

The regular non-catching shit guys like me and the other several hundred "knuckle draggers" just want a chance to be on the water when the fish are biting. Since we can not fish 4-7 times a week. That's right the top guys fish almost everyday, and don't catch shit for over 75% of the time.

So before you start calling a Dave a tool, your do the math if you fish 4 times a week and catch one fish a week @ 24 hours total, that's a lot of time sitting and not much catching.
OK maybe your Josh and catch 2 fish a week lol but then you increase you time to 5 times a week at 8 hours a session. 40 hours a week.

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

[C-level]

The evolution of kayak fisherman at La Jolla, a timeline-
</ST1:p<O:p</O:p
The first years-<O:p</O:p
Look at me!! Look at me!! I caught a fish, it's so big...I'm so cool!!!<O:p</O:p
<O:p
The helper-<O:p</O:p
Now that I know how to catch some fish, I'll do my best to help other catch some too...<O:p</O:p
<O:p
The arguer (#1)-<O:p</O:p
Thanks for the out dated report, bites over… if you don’t post, then don’t read post… your all wrong…you’re a tool… you have no right to ____!!!<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

The population explosion-<O:p</O:p
Where did all these other fisherman come from, it used to be so quiet here? Why is it that when I post my fish there is so many people out?<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

The realization-<O:p</O:p
I miss the quietness that there used to be... it's much harder to catch those fish now? I work hard and put in countless hours to find this bite. Ouch…my foot hurts from where I shot it…<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

The competitor-<O:p</O:p
I better be careful with what I say or my competition is going to get the jump on me.<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

The arguer (#2)-<O:p</O:p
Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag… way to ruin the bite…you’re a tool... you have no right to ___... how dare you...... STFU!!!
<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
The final straw-<O:p</O:p
WTF is all this politics and bickering on The Board, it's getting old... this is fishing! it's supposed to be fun... I’m done with this shit! I fish for me, my piece of mind and to have a good time with my friends. Who care what the general public thinks, I don't know them anyway... Hey buddy what's you phone # so we can share info with each other and not the rest of the world. <O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

The outside viewer-<O:p</O:p
Nothing has changed, politics, BS and more and more new people on the timeline... it will never end. Will it?

It's fishing, have fun, quit bickering...<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

Just an opinion / observation from a nobody… bring on the arguers





The preceding information has not been evaluated by BWE, use as described, results may vary.




from a fisherman formly known as C-level

[Sherm]

Excellent point. The top guys spend a lot of time on the water. Time out there is what it's all about. I had 11 trips under my belt before I caught my first :yt: For the out of town guys....there are many ways to find out what is going on other than these sites or just come on down and get on the water. Most guys "out there" will share info.

[Holy Mackerel]

The realization-<O:p</O:p
I miss the quietness that there used to be... it's much harder to catch those fish now? I work hard and put in countless hours to find this bite. Ouch…my foot hurts from where I shot it…

This one really cracked me up... The timeline is so true Todd... lol

Chris <O:p</O:p

[aguachico]

The realization-<O:p</O:p
I miss the quietness that there used to be... it's much harder to catch those fish now? I work hard and put in countless hours to find this bite. Ouch…my foot hurts from where I shot it…<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p

from a fisherman formly known as C-level


True True, the bad part is I like seeing people I know on the water. Sharing info, while on the water. Talking smack. It's too bad LJ is such a postage stamp of an area. It's funny how I go to LJ just to be out there and head south for peace and fish.

[Tman]

Just an opinion / observation from a nobody… bring on the arguers



Now someone is gonna call you out cuz ya only have 44 posts....
lol lol :notworthy:

[Dupree]

;) I blame Andy for the whole mess!:shot:

[Siebler]

Now someone is gonna call you out cuz ya only have 44 posts....
lol lol :notworthy:


Atleast we know that he is still alive.

Nice post Todd

[gary sullivan]

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW


One expert did, to wake up the knuckle dragging masses.


"They think we score all the time and are up to our eyeballs in fillets. They don't notice when two weeks go by and we haven't reported a nice fish. I'm out there 3-5 days a week, every week, all year. I didn't catch a YT in Feb, Mar, April, or May despite putting in close to 400 hours on the water. I didn't catch a point fish from Jan 6th to April 7th. Weeks like last where I load up are the reward for those long stretches of futility."

[Iceman]

I blame Andy for the whole mess!Huh?

http://andykaufman.jvlnet.com/c-andykaufman2.jpg

[gotz togo fishin]

Does anyboady want to talk about and report secret fish recipes and cookie recipes instead? I think alot of you guys are holding out!!! Thats what really BURNS me!!! I hate you!!!:hmmmm: Relax people! its just FISH!:stupid:

[Froman]

I blame this guy, but I think he is a fraud! :nurse:

http://www.timtoon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/tonyclifton.jpg

[lamb]

lol

[Handymansd]

Since this thread says "fish report"..., has anyone seen anything besides greenies the last few days, or is it a secret?

I can go out tomorrow and find out for myself... but then LaJolla is busier by one kayak on a Sat.
Or I can stay home... which means fewer yaks OTW by one.

Hmmmm, decisions....

Wait, I HAVE IT!:idea:...if everybody posts negative catch postings, or starts posting pictures of their greenies instead of YT and WSB, then the La Jolla overcrowding problem will be solved right? Then everyone will be happy?

Well then... I'll start, since that's all I catch anyways!

I went out this last week and caught 27 greenies and two mondo smelt in approximately 30 hours OTW! :D:stupid:

[cabojohn]

I blame this guy, but I think he is a fraud! :nurse:

http://www.timtoon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/tonyclifton.jpg


Check this out..
When Froman was killing it on the the bugs a while back, I sent him a PM and told him we could share lobster spots and /or I would make it worth his while.
After a couple PM's back and forth I ended up sending him a couple Costco & Hooters gift cards just as he requested to "Casa Basura" in Baja California.
- When I finally got the lobster GPS numbers ...ended up being a Aisan market in Chula Vista. :mad: Pfffftttt.

[ski]

:playingball: Anybody got a light? :canabis:

[Dennis]

Shit, bring on the popcorn... or is there a popcorn eating icon?

Is any of this going to matter if/when the MLPA has their way with the Jewel?

Let's enjoy it while we can, and stop acting like little bitches!:mad:

Okay, now I'm done.. Roll Mex, we got to set up our next hooping session... before the season ends.:cheers1:

[rdahl]

Art and C-Level, friggin classic posts!

[bigderel]

Froman - I think this is actually Tommy! Mystery solved.

:bandit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKTR8Yj5hg4

[stevo]

I am amazed on the selfishness on the water. Whatever happened to sharing information?. You plan on taking it to the grave or something?.

[spooky007]

Hmmmm, posting fishing reports on a fishing site???? What a stupid idea!!!lol

[strackle99]

I am going to target halibut tomorrow am north of scripps pier. I will let you know how it goes.

[Tailwhipped]

I may have an idea on how to solve this posting problem. Why not mount a web cam on the top three WCW contenders kayaks and we can get a real time look at all the fish reports we need.
lol lol lol

[45king]

i was out this morning for 5 hours without a fish to show for it. Is that the report we wanted to hear..hahah. same story. a bunch of bait and no fish seen today (friday).

[Matt]

To those that share thank you, to those that don't fine by me, to those that whine about people not posting but have no fish reports of their own to share..............GO FISH!!!!!! :pcguru:

[wavster]

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

OK. I'm no expert, but I thought I'd respond to this post to shed some "reality"
to those that think think that a fish report is the only info that matters.

This month I was fortunate enough to score a WSB and a YT. I'm looking for
a slam this month, so the past week has been dedicated soley to finding
a halibut.

Some things looked promising this week. Lots of squid, for one...

To make a long story short, I fished every day this week, averaging 8 hours
on the water each day, covering an average of 13 miles each day as well.

On several days, I'd get to the launch by 4am and paddle out 3.9 miles to
the light boats and squid nets looking for squid. Yes, I was able to catch
plenty of squid. Then I'd paddle 3 miles back to the fishing grounds, then
North to look for a halibut.

The past 5 days I put over 40 hours on the water, paddled more than 60 miles, and
other than a lot of frozen squid, I have nothing to show for it...

...I know that my time on the water doesn't guarantee a fish,
but it's education that will hopefully help me when the conditions are right
for a good bite.

[fishinhb]

Art and C-Level, friggin classic posts!
:luxhello: :notworthy:

Art, Todd very well said. Evolution of a kayakfisherman - outstanding!lol

[BamBam]

OK, so its been off and on lately with some squid and macs here and there for bait. Enjoy your day off work and maybe you'll catch a fish. Good Luck... and shoot us a report afterward.
:luxhello:

Wow, that was my first report and it was so easy.

The guy went out of his way to say he didn't even want specifics, and everyone makes a huge fuss. This is exactly why I don't post, and yes I read all the reports, and no I don't feel bad about it.

Next time your pissed off about the crowd, just be glad you hadn't spent your morning in rush hour traffic for 45 minutes listening to crappy morning shows, only to get to your tiny cubicle with a stupid ass tie noosed around your neck, and have your pansy boss go off on you all morning like 90% of the corporate jerk offs in this city go through daily. Come on, you're stressing about a relatively small crowd of people who share the same interests as you hanging out and catching fat ass fish together on little kayaks. What more can you ask for?

:D

[fishdude]

WOW, what did I start. :( I have been laying low the past few days, working 10 hr shifts,enjoying all the responses and man I really do not know what to say. I was just asking what it was like out there. Never did I once imply I wanted info on where the fish are or is it going off.
Believe me when I say this, nothing better than time on the water and your OWN experiances, how else are you going to learn?

I mean hell I fished from a kayak for years without a bait tank or GPS/fishfinder. I just love being out on the water, I have spent countless days from 6-6 fishing because I love it. Many trips to Mexico, Gonzaga Bay, Abreojos Reef, Mag Bay, La Paz, Punta Fenal and on and on.

Hell I am not going to tell people exactly where to go what to use, shit thats part of the fun and adventure finding it out on you own. I do share with my close friends, but even then its fishing or as I call it hunting for fish.
Anyways thanks for people who did response in my defense and for the people and dorado50 who think otherwise thanks also, but just remember we were ALL newbies at one time or another and we should not assume one does nothing but sit by the computer and look for the words WIDE OPEN. I have put my hours in on the water and payed my dues and I will continue to do so.Get out and enjoy what GOD and mother nature has provide for us, we are extremly fortunate to live here in SD. Life is to short to be bitter.
:cheers1: :canabis: Exhale, boy do I feel better.

[nmbrinkman]

Hey adi... Can we lock this one up? Either I need to shower or this beaten horse of a thread is starting to spoil in the sun...

[Dupree]

That's him! That's the Dude, El Duderino, His Dudeness ... :canabis:



Huh?

http://andykaufman.jvlnet.com/c-andykaufman2.jpg

[Matt]

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/gorillanegro/untitled.jpg


I am sorry but the above is the dude, el duderino, his dudeness.......

[esdees]

I hate it when people take my picture in the morning before I've had my white russian...

If this gets locked, fishdude's response should be the last in this topic.

[madscientist]

Todd nailed it with the evolution of the fisherman, but I'd like to submit a corollary...

The evolution of the fishing website

The early days
Small site is started by someone whose gotten into fishing enough to care and has the basic computer chops to get it going with minimal hassle

The underground
A few friends and longtime guys like the relative quiet and start to post, other serious guys find out and join in. Info flows freely.

The glory days
Most of the "regulars" get clued in and join. A jocular camaraderie is established. Info flows freely.

The beginning of the end
The regulars enjoy the new board so much they stop posting on the old boards. Their absence creates a void filled by newbs and know-nothing know-it-alls. Someone wonders, why doesn't X post anymore?

The migration
Word gets out that the new board has better info than the old board. Know-nothing know-it-alls cross over, but find the old guard insulting and condescending.

The transformation
Soon the new board starts to look like the old board. Someone wonders, "where are all the fish reports"

If a few of the regulars have a lot of time on their hands, an unnatural affinity for bran muffins, and no sense of shame, then the site can morph into a free for all BS site that just happens to have some occasional fish info. Otherwise, well, I guess we are finding out.:D

[nmbrinkman]

I think I'm the know-nothing know-it-all. That should be my signature.











Time to find my own fish report... Where's my coffee.

[dorado50]

I did'nt intend to cause an uproar by my insignificant opinion at all! If you read it again all I said was that a first hand fish report is the best report, thats all. At least Matt ,and hopefully afew others as well, understood the context of this opinion. I must say that expressing an opinion on this site is like taking your life in your hands, the rage and hostility I can't comprehend. See you on the water, I'm not going away anytime soon....... Matt :you_rock: