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Old 04-19-2012, 10:00 PM   #1
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Birds of a feather...

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?
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:11 PM   #2
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...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.
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:15 PM   #3
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I'm a dam penguin 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
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:59 PM   #4
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nice one Josh!
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Old 04-19-2012, 11:01 PM   #5
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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 =)

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Old 04-19-2012, 11:05 PM   #6
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The daily grind persistence paid off. Nice catch.
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:06 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:38 AM   #8
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These Birds have had a big role on this forum as well...
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:48 AM   #9
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nice work.
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:49 AM   #10
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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!!!!
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:54 AM   #11
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HOLY CRAP NICE FEEESH! I want to be a pelican desperately! For now, I guess I'm a Crow?
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Old 04-20-2012, 06:36 AM   #12
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I'm a damn seagull . Nice fish!
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Old 04-20-2012, 06:47 AM   #13
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I feel like a duck....
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:06 AM   #14
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Nice one JP. Just remember it is bad karma to pass off unwanted sea lions on your fellow yakers.
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You sir have just ruffled my feathers.

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Great post (loved the bird analogy), nice pic, big fish. Well done JP!
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:24 AM   #17
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I'm a chicken hawk...
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:44 AM   #18
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when are we gonna catch fish?

I am ready.
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Old 04-20-2012, 08:21 AM   #19
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Old 04-20-2012, 08:33 AM   #20
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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......
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