inernet posting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tylerdurden · 02-20-2008, 10:57 AM

The WCW "competitors," especially those at the top all share info with some of the others they are supposed to be competing with. Keeping reports private has nothing to do with keeping other WCW competitors in the dark for the most part. More information on these boards goes out, than comes in.

It's funny, all those that like to live through others reports and think everything should be publicly available, are the ones that have the least to offer. Maybe we should just bump reports from years ago to keep them entertained and enable them to live through others. lol I fish for my own amusement, not to amuse others.

Anyone notice that BD inshore reports have pretty much died off too? We've all seen those guys out there cashing in on the January run too. Reports attract not just crowds to the water but negativity and bickering on the internet. Anyone ever look at spearboard.com? Many of those guys are very protective of their spots becuase they know increased crowds put more pressure on fish, and often decrease their own chances.

Many of us got into kayak fishing to fish on our own terms and get away from a crowd. If I wanted to tangle with a bunch of other people I'd jump on a cattle boat.

I think the internet has given people in general a growing sense of entitlement to information, not just fishing either. People seem less willing to work for information, and think it should be readily available. In cases like fishing, some spend many hours for said information, and don't think others should freeload.

It's ironic that people complain about the crowds and tangling in posts, and yet still put it up, is that becuase you know you aren't coming back in the next couple days?

Just something to think about for anyone that fishes...
If you stumble on a wfo bite, and plan on fishing it the next 3 days, do you advertise it on the internet knowing what will happen crowd wise, and that all the extra lines in the water often spook fish, that people will be trolling all over each others lines including yours? Or do you instead share the info with a couple of your closest fishing buddies instead so you can fish it the way you want. If you aren't going to fish it the next couple days, do you post it and spoil it for those that also stumbled on it?

People are never going to agree on this issue and it won't go away. Just some of my thoughts. Plus I wanted to throw some more fuel on the fire. I'll sit back and watch it burn now. It's not like this topic hasn't been beaten to death already.

nmbrinkman · 02-20-2008, 11:06 AM

I will say that a winter bite doesn't seem to be affected by crowds and idiots as much as surface bite.

madscientist · 02-20-2008, 07:10 PM

Spend a few days in Baja and none of this shit matters. Bring on the MLPA!

Holy Mackerel · 02-25-2008, 08:31 AM

Here ya go, found everything anyone would need to know about posting on the internet...

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

dorf · 02-25-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

Here ya go, found everything anyone would need to know about posting on the internet...

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That was great!
Thanks for posting it.

Handymansd · 02-25-2008, 02:05 PM

Thats good!

madscientist · 02-25-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

Here ya go, found everything anyone would need to know about posting on the internet...

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

Better email that link to Froman.

Corey · 02-25-2008, 03:13 PM

lol. Good link Chris.

Siebler · 02-25-2008, 03:50 PM

I like Tylers Idea of bumping old reports to give people something to look at

Like he said, the reason no reports are posted on time is that for most people it is not their bite, thats defiantly why Nate and I have not posted reports right away. Ive been told of hot bites and im going to respect that I did not discover the bite and its not mine to post about. Of course there is something to do with how I can fish every morning these days

I just want to know when the Threshers move in, still looking for a kayak First, im always out of town when it happens. Last year I was having a great trip at the river. Then austin called and said Troutman got one, kinda made my stripers and smallies look weenie

02-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	The WCW "competitors," especially those at the top all share info with some of the others they are supposed to be competing with. Keeping reports private has nothing to do with keeping other WCW competitors in the dark for the most part. More information on these boards goes out, than comes in. It's funny, all those that like to live through others reports and think everything should be publicly available, are the ones that have the least to offer. Maybe we should just bump reports from years ago to keep them entertained and enable them to live through others. lol I fish for my own amusement, not to amuse others. Anyone notice that BD inshore reports have pretty much died off too? We've all seen those guys out there cashing in on the January run too. Reports attract not just crowds to the water but negativity and bickering on the internet. Anyone ever look at spearboard.com? Many of those guys are very protective of their spots becuase they know increased crowds put more pressure on fish, and often decrease their own chances. Many of us got into kayak fishing to fish on our own terms and get away from a crowd. If I wanted to tangle with a bunch of other people I'd jump on a cattle boat. I think the internet has given people in general a growing sense of entitlement to information, not just fishing either. People seem less willing to work for information, and think it should be readily available. In cases like fishing, some spend many hours for said information, and don't think others should freeload. It's ironic that people complain about the crowds and tangling in posts, and yet still put it up, is that becuase you know you aren't coming back in the next couple days? Just something to think about for anyone that fishes... If you stumble on a wfo bite, and plan on fishing it the next 3 days, do you advertise it on the internet knowing what will happen crowd wise, and that all the extra lines in the water often spook fish, that people will be trolling all over each others lines including yours? Or do you instead share the info with a couple of your closest fishing buddies instead so you can fish it the way you want. If you aren't going to fish it the next couple days, do you post it and spoil it for those that also stumbled on it? People are never going to agree on this issue and it won't go away. Just some of my thoughts. Plus I wanted to throw some more fuel on the fire. I'll sit back and watch it burn now. It's not like this topic hasn't been beaten to death already. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th. Last edited by tylerdurden; 02-20-2008 at 11:17 AM. Reason: spelling errors

02-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Spend a few days in Baja and none of this shit matters. Bring on the MLPA! __________________

02-25-2008, 02:05 PM	#6
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Thats good! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

02-25-2008, 03:13 PM	#8
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	lol. Good link Chris. __________________

02-25-2008, 03:50 PM	#9
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	I like Tylers Idea of bumping old reports to give people something to look at Like he said, the reason no reports are posted on time is that for most people it is not their bite, thats defiantly why Nate and I have not posted reports right away. Ive been told of hot bites and im going to respect that I did not discover the bite and its not mine to post about. Of course there is something to do with how I can fish every morning these days I just want to know when the Threshers move in, still looking for a kayak First, im always out of town when it happens. Last year I was having a great trip at the river. Then austin called and said Troutman got one, kinda made my stripers and smallies look weenie __________________ CJ Siebler

02-20-2008, 11:06 AM	#2
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	I will say that a winter bite doesn't seem to be affected by crowds and idiots as much as surface bite.

02-25-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Here ya go, found everything anyone would need to know about posting on the internet... http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

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