I recall the "old days" of the "internet" when we had actual web pages and web sites. This place was pretty active. I notice less and less activity here. Is it being siphoned off to other sites or social media sites? Are we going the way of AOL and modems?
I guess there is something like 8000 members but only about 300 are "active" now. WHat was the most active members we have had? It just seems that things have slowed here considerably. (esp since the facebook revolution)

I know no one wants to talk about problems but it could help.
Do we need more threads like Giada D's breasts?
Or I love tramp stamps? (or, God forbid...I love nipple piercing:shocked:)
Or should we enter the spot burning arena like all the other forms of media today that tell you where/when/how". Face it spots are burned weekly in many places. Maybe we should take it the next step and post lan/lons and time to be there.
Or
Sell fishing crap online at discount prices?

I like a lot of the people that "live" here and that is why I hang out. But what do I know?

I know none of the above are easy to swallow but something should happen or maybe it is just time to fade away into cyberspace.....

age factor //


&&& not as many get togethers .when we had the 4 legs to had a great group .....:buds:

plus IMO its shifted to a more central bass group / which is fine , But to be honest .......
We use to fish together quite a bit .:fishin:
In the last f years . I,ve only fished with two members that I met on this site //& one won,t fish with me anymore ..since I enforced topless fishing .... she didn,t like the bounce .

John R & I havn,t even fished together & we live 1/2 apart .

&&&&&&&&&&& yes Sandman .......Facebook has taken a toll on alot of sites ,,,,,,,,,,I see alot of guys & photos from this site on there <><><><:uhuh:

Notice how no one even posts a picture of a fish here, for fear of bearing chastised for keeping a legal fish or 2?

To Jim's point: https://www.facebook.com/FishingHotties?hc_location=stream

or

https://www.facebook.com/bikini.fishing.girls

Facebook is most of it
Maybe everyone's actually fishing?
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some of what the clam man said..aside to running into a few guys at the big river I haven't fished with anyone here in a couple of years. anyone remember the intense lightning show on race point after a sb get together.

I for one have fished with a few guys met on the site quite a bit this year. I literally knew nothing about fishing 4 years ago. Slingah told me to check in here, Ty and I can't begin to thank all you guys enough for what you have taught us. We've met alot of great friends and have been given great opportunities, all a direct result of SB. So thanks everyone.
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Facebook is better.
We right thinking people can tell #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& Liberals to #^&#^&#^&#^& off and moderators don't edit !

some of what the clam man said..aside to running into a few guys at the big river I haven't fished with anyone here in a couple of years. anyone remember the intense lightning show on race point after a sb get together.
I think I was there Don. Maybe Fred and Larry too if that is the time you're talking about. Many good times were had down the Backside and locally fishing with all you bums. A great chapter in my life and a real feeling of belonging to something special (S-B.com)
I think that the back beaches drying up, crowds and greed at the Canal and Facebook for sure all play into this site being different and less active. A lot of the old regulars have slowed down too. Fishing and posting.
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I remember Don! can't talk about much on here without the judgemental critiques.....FB is more private and selective.....and they don't count all my posts....thank goodness! LOL! I love it here though....lots of great people and happy to call them friends!
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I for one have fished with a few guys met on the site quite a bit this year. I literally knew nothing about fishing 4 years ago. Slingah told me to check in here, Ty and I can't begin to thank all you guys enough for what you have taught us. We've met alot of great friends and have been given great opportunities, all a direct result of SB. So thanks everyone.
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Meeting great people like you Andy makes this site the best
I've met a lot of fishermen and women here and feel privileged to call them friends.
Hi Jim :wave: I enjoy your posts

sometimes life gets busy, little time to fish, family comes first, work and other interests. maybe facebook has put a dent in traffic here like was mentioned.
I have to sleep sometime

I wasn't around in the SB.com "glory days", but I can tell you, that as a 33 year old fishing nut, this site has been a god send! People like Nightfighter, Tysdad, slipknot, piemma and proff m, spincognito...etc have all gone out of their way to give me advice I believe I can't find anywhere else, at least not without being made to feel stupid for asking new guy questions. So, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Yes I have facebook, but it isn't as much fun getting 56 "likes" on striped bass pictures when the questions are "is that a shark?", or "nice cod". The people here understand, and even though there's little pissing contests every now and then, this has been the most inviting site I've had the privilege to find. So don't go anywhere anytime soon guys, I have lots more questions, pictures to post to make piemma bust on, and people to invite to fish with.

I think people that really fish like many of the contirbutors here are weary about posting their catches anywhere. I haven't posted a single fish anywhere all year. I really don't want people other than friends to know when I am catching. So many are looking for a quick fish grab rather than actually figuring things out on their own. That being said in general. I think a site with 300 good posters is more enjoyable than a site with 100000 heroes. I don't know of a time when any one asked a valid question on here and was lambasted as opposed to given valid advice.
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I have to sleep sometime

Tonight was not for sleeping ...I'm going to bed now, slacker.
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I'm still on here every day. I know that at least for my bro (lots of people who work at schools stay off of FB), that this is really his only networking site.

I also have noticed that the site has been slow. i think it may be the time of year. I'm still posting as much as ever but I don't see a lot of the guys that I use to, here. maybe it is a sign of the times. Facebook certainly has siphoned off a lot of the picture posting.

All of the above. Facebook, fishing, get togethers, getting people on the same page, ny access to the site has been less than I'd like.

How do we turn it around?

Good question John. Not sure. I don't think it's anything you did or the site failed to do. It may be just a sign of the time. If you look at the other site they get a ton of traffic but it pure muck.

Stuff like:
My bail snaps shut of my 704, why. What pound line should I use?.Stuff thats been answered a million time. Maybe the younger guys just are not gravitating here. I don't know the reason.
It does seem the social aspect of fishing is disappearing. Guys I use to fish with are loaded down with family and financial responsibilities. Even my nephew hasn't wet a line with me in 2 months. Just to busy with work, kids, etc.
Perhaps it will change over the winter

Personally I'd like to see more people joining fishing clubs and ACTUALLY meeting other people with the same interests.

The clubs have suffered due to the internet sites (so they say), now the sites are suffering due to FB? I don't' get it.

Nothing better than getting out of the house for an evening, going to a club and shaking hands with fellow fisherman/women. Small talk, have a beer or a coffee. Listen to knowledgeable fishermen.

Just my 0.02....

I wasn't around in the SB.com "glory days", but I can tell you, that as a 33 year old fishing nut, this site has been a god send! People like Nightfighter, Tysdad, slipknot, piemma and proff m, spincognito...etc have all gone out of their way to give me advice I believe I can't find anywhere else, at least not without being made to feel stupid for asking new guy questions. So, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Yes I have facebook, but it isn't as much fun getting 56 "likes" on striped bass pictures when the questions are "is that a shark?", or "nice cod". The people here understand, and even though there's little pissing contests every now and then, this has been the most inviting site I've had the privilege to find. So don't go anywhere anytime soon guys, I have lots more questions, pictures to post to make piemma bust on, and people to invite to fish with.

Hey I only bust balls on people I really like and I love your passion and enthusiasm for our addiction.

Hey I only bust balls on people I really like and I love your passion and enthusiasm for our addiction.

hahaha.....I know. lol

I think, it's a little of everything above...there's only so ,many ways to say things with out beating it to death.. this web site is busier than alot of them, even though most of the members fish and reside in new England, take a look over on NE sportsman... I think the salt water section hasn't seen a post since April...Stripers 247 is all but dead,.. everything in life is cyclical... I feel internet web sites are not exempt to that...

I still stop by, usually first thing in the morning and then at the end of the day. If work ever blocks this type of forum I would be here less :biglaugh:

IDK, some of the really good conent of years past has dwindled, the "how to's" and with some many folks paranoid about access and spots, the "where to's" have disappeared all together.

How to get it back? How about a forum titled "This Week's Best (or worst) Experience". Personally, what I enjoy most these days (since I already know it all and where to fish :biglaugh: ) is the detailed stories that are sometimes posted that capture the fishing/catching experiences that we encounter. A fish pic is cool, but how you fooled her and under what conditions is what really interests me.

Do we need more threads like Giada D's breasts?
Or I love tramp stamps? (or, God forbid...I love nipple piercing:shocked:)....

Yes..............Facebook blows as far as fishing stuff gos. Definitely putting a dent in traffic.

I'm a member of a spearfishing/ freediving website. It's a big forum. California, Florida, etc. It's broken down into regions. I hang in the New England one. Whatever. Who gives a sh*t.

My point is that one of their most popular posts is a bikini thread--the thing literally goes on for infinity. Even I have been in there looking around--my goodness have swim suits become tiny. When did that happen? The weed is stronger and women's suits have become tiny. Those are my observations about life.

Most of the original guys still post and to me they are all great friends, all the best people I've ever met. I enjoy their posts and the feeling of how special each one is in their own way. Many times their posts make my day.

That being said, I think most people are so busy with their lives,kids, work, etc
that they just don't have the time anymore. I'm retired and seem to have less time for myself now then ever. Working on the house, 6 Grandkids, too busy to make plugs anymore, and fish half as much as I used too. Throw in age too. :)

But to me this site is home, many great memories and a lot of gratitude for those who are so willing to share their knowledge and selves to help.
Great Political Forum and Grumpy old guys too for letting off steam too. :hihi: :D
Can't beat this place. :)

I have formed some great friendships through people met here on S-B. Maybe we should try to bring back the old get togethers as they were not only a ton of fun but helped to bring members together and introduce each other. I'll never forget the first time I met Redlite at a Rhody GTG and he pulled out a "sex toy" from under the seat of his truck and proceeded to inset hooks into it like a new surf plug. Ah... good times!

The weed is stronger and women's suits have become tiny. Those are my observations about life.

You are wise beyond your years humble goosefish....

I for one miss reading Notaro as much as we used to. What the hell happenned to Wee Wee? Sweetie Face? I miss mister mullet himself Chris L.

(since I already know it all and where to fish :biglaugh: ) is the detailed stories that are sometimes posted that capture the fishing/catching experiences that we encounter. A fish pic is cool, but how you fooled her and under what conditions is what really interests me.

Maybe a thread where you can post a pic, and a little description on how you enticed her to eat your hook. Fish porn is always good in my opinion, regardless of how big.

we have lost some important members to the big pond in the sky....

that and there's been a desecration of our shores due to seals meaning it's not as pristine as it once was plus all the restrictions from plover's reducing access , over fishing by people down south in Maryland using nets and not getting caught poaching ,pollution in the Chesapeake bay.

Each one of these is a contributing factor.

Facebook was fun at first being new and all but then they decided to use your "likes" for their own advertising purposes which is why i left..
and now they have taken that a step further by using your picture next to those same ads as your personal endorsement.

Theres not alot of younger guys who are involved in "the scene" on the sites. Im 31 and fish with alot of guys my age, who fish ALOT, but im the only one who frequents this site. Probably becuase i work in an office scene.

Maybe a changing of the gaurd is needed!! :devil2::devil2::devil2:

Seems like there's a core group that posts a lot, and not that many
new folks; kind of what things were like in the late 70s before the moratorium
when there were only trophy fish and no schoolies. I have been an occasional
poster the last 10 years, but I have tried to stick to fishing and not other stuff
(I don't think anyone here gives a s--- whether I'm going to my cousins wedding
or not this weekend).

I think Facebook has a lot to do with it. I personally have avoided being on Facebook,
mostly because I believe it's bad policy to put personal information on the Internet,
where anyone can get it and use it. It's clear the site has slipped some, but I don't
think it's in danger of going extinct, like Surfcaster did a couple of years ago. Still,
some new posters would be nice. I note that Reel-time is going downhill too; hardly
any freshwater poster over there any more.
Probably going to be less folks here in the future though; too bad.

I am still around to insert a comment to stir up some nasty
controversy. Let me think about an example or two.......
I'll get back on that but for moment I suggest an S_B
get together in RI this fall.

I think Joe put it very well, things like this are cyclical in nature, the fact that this site has been as popular as it has for as long as it has is pretty amazing and a testament to the fact that there are great core group of guys here.

Still, it's bound to fall out of favor for some people as things change. Ballballer makes a good point as well, not many younger guys on sites like this, maybe they are on facebook or would rather just talk to their buddies and not meet new people, I don't know! I'll tell ya what though they are missing out. As a younger guy myself (not so much anymore, pushing 35), when I started here the guys on this site were just super generous with info and they still are today for newer people.
I know from experience that real brick and mortar clubs don't usually operate like that!

I hope it doesnt fade away...

*i dont use facebook at all, never plan to.

* i cant stand the "other" site. Its basically a flea market, and a forum for stupid
threads where guys who I doubt even fish often argue about which reel is better. it 's a joke. Not to mention it always pissed me off the way people walked on egg shells for the site founder and constantly thanking him for letting them exist on his forum. I dont like dancing for the wizard of oz...

This is just about the only site I visit multiple times a day, every day

Ballballer makes a good point as well, not many younger guys on sites like this, maybe they are on facebook or would rather just talk to their buddies and not meet new people, I don't know! I'll tell ya what though they are missing out. As a younger guy myself (not so much anymore, pushing 35), when I started here the guys on this site were just super generous with info and they still are today for newer people.

I averaged all the join dates from everyone who posted on this thread. The average join date was April 2004, more than 9 years ago. Only three were from people who joined more recently than 2009. I think that says a lot.

Interesting!

Facebooking is like wearing too much pink.

And , what the F is a tweet ?
Really ?
You gotta call it a tweet ?
C'mon man !
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Maybe things will pick up in the winter, when we all are suffering from cabin fever. I look forward to being able to meet the gang at cutty next year. I have met a ton of great people here, and I hope that continues in the future.
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I look forward to the winter flame wars
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TIMES LIKE THESE ?????????

I couldn,t load the good ones because they kicked /cuz they have been loaded before >><>:love:

I just got an email from AMEX saying that I can now sign up to get my AMEX alerts on Facebook. Oh great! Just what I need.

I have a Facebook account strictly for family.

I like the site and joined somewhat recently.
The porkfrogging post was hilarious, even if nobody knows what it means.
I like the plug forum and have received good info from guys on here.
Also, since surfcasting is a niche sport where we buy some equipment from other sports to use for our own purposes like dive shops, hardware stores, snowmobile studs, etc... places that seem like they have nothing to do with fishing, I have used information / troubleshooting posts found here and it has saved time, money, & aggravation.
Outside of meeting CT surfcasters club members, I've only met 1 other SB.com member.

Some thoughts. First, I think this site is the best - its not about spots and not about the best equipment and not about bragging.

So its about feeling part of a group and getting some escape from work and going on and seeing what is up. Its great when a new guy asks for help and advice and guys here are very willing to help out. When there are no fights the threads are shorter- so no fighting is a good thing??.

I think fishing has been slow -at least for me- and that dampens enthusiasm. Good nature ball busting makes things interesting and there has been less of that. It helps when threads such as the recent ones started by Grandpa Greg (on relationships and injuries) get bought up to get good discussion). I am on Bill Wetzel's site and when things get slow he bumps up good threads from years ago that get the discussion going again.

If you look at the Fishing Charters and Sponsor Specials threads on the first page- most are as many as 2 years since the last posts. That just looks bad- maybe John can come up with new sponsors who can at least say what they are up to or what shows they are going to be at.

I agree with a lot of what Ivan said..... I don't do Facebook or paypal

Clammer, great pics, great memories. Looks like I was playing pocket pool....

I think a Fall Leg is in order to bring back some of the old ways around here.....most have never been to one

even though i don't post much i still check out the forums in the off season.not much internet time for me from may till fall.have had the pleasure of fishing with alot of the members,more so years ago than now.

I like sb probably more than any other site (lots of Sox fans helps..haha).
I just find some places so nasty last few years that I kind of come here and that is about it. Yeah, I guess most stuff has been rehashed to death but its also true that younger generations find FB more to their liking

This site has an archive of data to obtain information so that new threads are not always needed. Also there are S-b members that have posted lengthy thought out posts that are unlikely to repeat themselves.
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sb and ice shanty are the only two fishing sites i visit. sb every morning and night until there gone and then its the hard water addiction kicking in. both of which i have met some really cool fisherman!

and learned a real lot (not that you can tell by my fishing success)

I think a little of all of the above. I think FB has taken a lot away from here. The "other sites" dont even phase me and I never go there because I fell like this is my home. I havent been to any of the gatherings in many years because life and work consume too uch of my time. Fact is I dont fish the salt much at all anymore because I simply dont have the time, gas money or energy left at the end of the week. I still feel like I can fish the salt "vicariously" because of this site. Pathetic I know but it's true. I dont have the luxury of living 5 minutes from the coast so if I want to fish spontaneously I fish the freshwater. Just dont have it in me to drive 2-4 hours after work on a friday night to fish all night and "paying for it" the next day "costs" more on the body than it used too.

I used to enjoy the get togethers back in the early days and lets face it I felt more comfortable because it was a smaller group and I felt like even those I never met were like friends I had yet to meet rather than strangers from the internet.

I have to sum up my own feelings on this subject as less fishing, less time, getting older and times a changing.

Besides know one wants to fish with me anymore after the reputation I got from fishing with Clammer, the rumors and the black and blues lasted for weeks :) Now he sasses me online because he thinks I dont love him anymore, which couldnt be farther from the truth. The truth is "it's me, not you"! I need to find a way to get my (fishing) life back!

:love::topic::screwy:

keep the ideas flowing - I've been a little stales as of late and it is leaving its scent on the site. I also have been crappy lousy work this year - nothing fluid, all over the place.

I love this place.My browser doesn't auto login to it.I still swing by and read it almost daily.I don't do the FB thing.Honestly this place feels like a club to me.Only I am the guest of a member who never showed up.I don't really know anyone here but I toss in a post or two.Everyone seems friendly enough.I have learned some stuff and still have tons more to learn.I honestly am terrible at fishing.I go out and first cast I get a birdsnest in the reel and eventually reel in line knotted with heavy seaweed.I then march back to my car and go home.

I would be totally bummed if this site faded away. I have met and fished with so many guys over the years and call a lot of them friends and see a lot of them weekly. I consider this site like a club. I have no interest in facebook. I just like the family, community, feeling we have here. We try to help each other out in trying situations, we bust each others nuts all the time. I think it is just that people are fishing this time of year and it is a little slower than normal but I'll take slow. Works for me. I do think we could use a little more legs to get the guys, gals, together but we always have a blast at plugfest and too cold to fish nite and get great turn outs for those. I don't think I would enjoy fishing as much as I have if I had not come onto the site and got to enjoy the good and bad times with the people I have met here. I say leave it alone it will be fine.

Don I do remember that lighting storm. I was with Slip and Notaro following the lunatic Bassmaster around.

I have met some great folks here and learned aot from tackle, rigging gear ect.. I do not do the facebook thing. One thing I think many people do more of is the whole text messaging with friends when there are fish around. Many people are busy with kids, sports, getting older, developed other interests...
Maybe a fall get together would be a good start

Suggestion: JohnR can delegate to selective people the authority to make decisions to organize events, etc because we all know that he is to busy with work and family.
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lets just get back to f #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g laid or licked :uhuh::uhuh::uhuh:










&&&&&&&&& f uck me shoes ><><><<><:buds:

&&&&&&&&&& the winter meetings @ HOOTERS

I give those less than ten minutes........:biglaugh:

Gotta love Clammer to stir the pot... this place still rocks

:rotf2:

Block leg!!!!!!

It's the only association where when I see an s-b sticker on a bike or a car I have no problem saying hello. Great group of guys with a lot of info. From a younger perspective. Just sayin.....
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oh well .I,m going to hell ><><><:devil2:

lets just get back to f #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g laid or licked :uhuh::uhuh::uhuh:








&&&&&&&&& f uck me shoes ><><><<><:buds:

I love it!!! But you have finally lost your mind :love:

&&&&&&&&&& the winter meetings @ HOOTERS

I'm in.

I visit the site a couple times a day, do not post nearly as much as i use too. I think the other site has had an effect on this one, as well as facebook. I think with the facebook, a lot of people are addicted to it and it takes up a lot of time. Twitter, i know its popular i have never been on it, hash tags can kiss my ass. I had some really fond memories of the get togethers at M&d's. Some really good times were had there and not cuz i kicked ass at the raffles, thanks Felecia :). I have learned a ton about fishing from this site. When i first moved to mass a dozen years ago i had a bit of saltwater experience, just wasn't very good at it. I asked some questions, read a lot fished with a few people. This site has lasted as long as it has because of the people that are here, the community that it has become. It will stick around as long as the Boss man pays the bills.

I don't think it's the site fading away. It's the internet that's fading away in general. I said when Al Gore first invented it that it wasn't going to catch on. While it was pretty popular with a small group of people for a while, they soon realized that the only things the internet is really good for is porn and shopping. And those are things that you don't have to have a computer to do.

I still check in daily, but not as much as I used to. Partly because I'm fishing more, partly because I have a lot going on with my son's sports, and mostly because of work. I got a bigger office and they didn't tell me it came with more responsibility. Now, I really have to work hard to get everything done in my regular 5-6 hour day. I used to be able to get my work done in 2 hours then relax. Now it's like a real job that requires me to do stuff.

I don't think it's the site fading away. It's the internet that's fading away in general. I said when Al Gore first invented it that it wasn't going to catch on. While it was pretty popular with a small group of people for a while, they soon realized that the only things the internet is really good for is porn and shopping. And those are things that you don't have to have a computer to do.

I still check in daily, but not as much as I used to. Partly because I'm fishing more, partly because I have a lot going on with my son's sports, and mostly because of work. I got a bigger office and they didn't tell me it came with more responsibility. Now, I really have to work hard to get everything done in my regular 5-6 hour day. I used to be able to get my work done in 2 hours then relax. Now it's like a real job that requires me to do stuff.

I WANT your job. I start conference calls with London at 2 to 3 AM EDT and finish my last call with the West Coast at 7 to 8 PM.
12 to 15 hour days is my normal day.

It will stick around as long as the Boss man pays the bills.

Rob, the real problem is that with a down turn in site traffic, John will have a more difficult time getting sponsors to keep the lights on. That's why a site fades away. Here's an interesting stat: Members: 8,942, Active Members: 751

Less than 10% of the site members are active members.

I too hope the site doesn't fade away. I'd be lost. S-B.com is the only site I frequent, no FB, Twitter, etc., at all. I only access the site from work and it's up from when I get in to when I leave and though I don't even post a lot, I take in all the advice, humor, opinion, how-to, photos of people doing things I'd rather be doing in places I'd probably rather be. Few forums go unvisited. It is very much like a club. On rough days, which I seem to be having more of lately, it's also like my own private breakroom.
But if the site should fade away, would that make my S-B.com hat increase in value? I'm curious does anyone else still have one?

theres a natural life cycle to everything... including fishing sites. lets face it, theres nothing (or virtually nothing) thats left to talk about thats really new and different. thats a part of growing older (in internet terms). I still frequent SOL, and the BST board there is a homerun if ya gotta sell something....
I think mostly because they attract new faces with little or no experience that are looking to buy gear. I do get tired of hearing about what spinning reel do I buy, or whatever....

I think some new et togethers would be great though

1. Cleanup or have the 12 or so listed sponsors update/ participate.

2. Bring back the season long tournament and the 4 leg tournament.

Have the get togethers and people will go. Folks can't get together if there isn't anything planned formally. If the chief is too busy lets get some folks who like to do this sort of planning to set up the legs, run the tourney etc. AND we can discuss this over some wings and hooters :)

My first interaction with anyone from this site was salt heart mentioning a gathering at weekapaugh bait and tackle. I showed up and have been heckling everyone ever since :)

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i originally came to the site because i needed more info on how to catch fish from shore. i started tossing frozen macs with an ugly stick and drinking beer on my beach chair at night. i've come a long way but still need to learn more.

haven't seen many posts as of late about fishing technique, good plugs to try, bass behavior, new gear, etc. i learn something new every season and i'm sure most people on the site do too. i think this info may be useful to everyone.

i also consider myself to not be as seasoned as most on the site and don't initiate posts frequently unless it's a question. i lurk a lot.

I will add a link to here on my FB group page. I also have a thought provoking post regarding technique I can add. Just gotta clean it up a bit.

Maybe the boss can share his vocal method for catching fish we have heard so much about ;)
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i started tossing frozen macs with an ugly stick and drinking beer on my beach chair at night. i've come a long way but still need to learn more.

Strange, that's where I'm heading.

i originally came to the site because i needed more info on how to catch fish from shore. i started tossing frozen macs with an ugly stick and drinking beer on my beach chair at night. i've come a long way but still need to learn more.

What more? Don't confuse me.
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Pure and simple, this site has HUMILITY and CHARACTER/S.

What it doesn't have is a------. I think that's one of the things that
wrecked Surfcaster; there were some obnoxious characters over
there that kind of messed things up. In the 10 years I've followed
this site, I've almost never seen the kind of nasty personal stuff
you see on some of the others (or maybe the moderators have
been quick to kibosh it). That's one reason it's been as good as it
has for so long. But, maybe Facebook is basically now becoming
a black hole which is pulling in all new potential posters. If so, then
this site's days are numbered. But I've sure enjoyed reading the
stuff people have put up here; informative, and often funny too.
A really good bunch of guys.

1. Cleanup or have the 12 or so listed sponsors update/ participate.

2. Bring back the season long tournament and the 4 leg tournament.

Have the get togethers and people will go. Folks can't get together if there isn't anything planned formally. If the chief is too busy lets get some folks who like to do this sort of planning to set up the legs, run the tourney etc. AND we can discuss this over some wings and hooters :)

My first interaction with anyone from this site was salt heart mentioning a gathering at weekapaugh bait and tackle. I showed up and have been heckling everyone ever since :)

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yeah I agree...maybe "clean up" and/or eliminate some of the stagnant areas like the hunting section. Good Idea at first but not much traffic....things like that. Maybe bring back the legs or at least an gathering here & there. Maybe somewhere that has a pavillion for rent, park with camping, etc.

I for one kind of miss crashing out in Weekapaug B& T parking lot in the fall with the wind cranking & rockin the truck. I swear it was always epic wind everytime I went :) Everyone getting together to shoot the poop and grill some grub

An all giada section.
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WEEKI changed hands so ya never know :love:

Maybe it's because of the threads I start? Facebook is for dudes that want to bang girls they went to high school with 20+ years ago. Most of which will have no chance. Or to have a bunch of friends that aren't real friends. But think they can impress their fake friends with pics of striped bass. Facebooker s can pick the corn out of my wet chit! If you haven't hung out with someone in the last 12 months or made phone contact odds are that you are not friends, never were or never will be.
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Maybe it's because of the threads I start? Facebook is for dudes that want to bang girls they went to high school with 20+ years ago. Most of which will have no chance. Or to have a bunch of friends that aren't real friends. But think they can impress their fake friends with pics of striped bass. Facebooker s can pick the corn out of my wet chit! If you haven't hung out with someone in the last 12 months or made phone contact odds are that you are not friends, never were or never will be. Suck a dik to FB!
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Ruh roh
Its a full moon, we're not fishin, and the mafia is on da sauce
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Maybe it's because of the threads I start? Facebook is for dudes that want to bang girls they went to high school with 20+ years ago. Most of which will have no chance. Or to have a bunch of friends that aren't real friends. But think they can impress their fake friends with pics of striped bass. Facebooker s can pick the corn out of my wet chit! If you haven't hung out with someone in the last 12 months or made phone contact odds are that you are not friends, never were or never will be. Suck a dik to FB!
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Are you still a member of hermaphroditebook.com? The threads in there haven't been the same since you stopped posting.
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Are you still a member of hermaphroditebook.com? The threads in there haven't been the same since you stopped posting.
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Yes but that's a little different. FB is gayer than hermaphroditism
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Ruh roh
Its a full moon, we're not fishin, and the mafia is on da sauce
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Your just mad cause u have a FB account
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I think a forum where Westportmafia (and anyone else) could post more adult humor, like the short lived but hilarious urban dictionary thread would be great. Just make it password protected so the kids can't access it.

And I also think the sponsors area needs to be updated. And it would be nice if the sponsors were more active on the site.
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Yes but that's a little different. FB is gayer than hermaphroditism
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Takes on a whole different meaning when you tell somebody to "Go @#!& Yourself" :hihi:

for Slip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7sNSduf7Gc

for me (luv the black and white Stone videos)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt_zum97kjE

and the original (bop bop bop bop bop)

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

The hypocrisy in some of these posts is just laughable. Some of the people bashing the Book are friggin' cell phone whores, but act like that's OK too. confused...

I love this site and have met some of the best people here...

there was a large group that started on SB.com when it first was created. there were only a couple northeast surf fishing sites back then and guys were looking to post, chat, get together, etc. the site grew fast. guys were sponges looking for the new method, tricked out or new reels that people bought and tested, rods, lures, beach buggies, etc. plus, all this was new and exciting back then. S-B also helped a lot of the "garage builders" of wooden lures, soft plastic lures, rods, etc., get established, have a local presence, and help the site indirectly by their participation, myself included. i think it's great when these guys participate in threads and don't feel they are too good to post or afraid they will be slammed for posting like on other sites. i don't post much on the rod building forum anymore because it's almost dead, which is weird since there is so much new technology and products for fishing rods in the last few years! it used to be great fishing and you went up to a guy or they came up to you and asked if you were online and you said your handle and you put the face to the posts.

like john, i got way too busy to post on here much anymore. i'm lucky to get time to jump on here once a week these days due to work and just life in general. it was nothing years ago to post or surf on the site several times a day. but, going back to what jim said, the site has gotten a little stale. i wouldn't want to lose the "club" feel that this site has always had by bringing in a ton of sponsorship either. maybe the site needs a few gatherings each year and we have a raffle, donation jar, or entrance fee to help support john, but also get together to say 'hi'. free is nice, but we should also support the cause. i've been guilty myself as i should probably donate a custom rod one day to help keep the lights on, and maybe this is a good a time as any, but it's just doing it instead of saying it. back to the gatherings - winter ones are always great after the holidays as guys are bored and the shows are a couple months away. gatherings during the shows for guys local to those events may be good. and, who doesn't like hooters?! they, um, have nice wings. a canal spring/fall tourney, MS club spring/fall challenge group, catch a fish on a habs plug tourney, whatever. i have some great memories from guys i met on this site at these gatherings.

i don't think you will ever lose the repeated threads of best rod, best lure at night, best knot and many don't use a search feature. yes, the flame wars, i do miss them. so glad i never participated in them...

I think bringing back the legs would be great, but one of the things i noticed is too much emphasis is placed on dates to please everyone, making everything last minute. I think if you do the four legs, and set definitive dates by march. Most people will fit them into their calander if they are serious. As a parent I am often explaining to my daughter how we can't make every birthday party, activity, or event. The same holds true here, you make the one or two you can o rall if possible, it brings us all together.

one thing I also noticed is that the site seems to have cliques, kind of like HS. I think having the legs would make it less so.

I have seen few people from the site over the years, more because I have been fishing less, but it is always nice to see friends and chat

I think the political forum was the worst edition to this site ever!

Yes facebook is doing a good job of keeping us away too

i lurk...but like the site...!

Billy ...I saw u .but really only cared about seeing your beautiful wife :smash:

Hi all! Met some great people from here. Specialist is probably my best bud now. Funny my wife talks about the party we went to where her and Billy's wife were doing shots with the other wives and girlfriends!:biglaugh:

some of what the clam man said..aside to running into a few guys at the big river I haven't fished with anyone here in a couple of years. anyone remember the intense lightning show on race point after a sb get together.

I certainly remember that storm. One of the most fun but fishless nights of my life.

Maybe it's because of the threads I start? Facebook is for dudes that want to bang girls they went to high school with 20+ years ago. Most of which will have no chance. Or to have a bunch of friends that aren't real friends. But think they can impress their fake friends with pics of striped bass. Facebooker s can pick the corn out of my wet chit! If you haven't hung out with someone in the last 12 months or made phone contact odds are that you are not friends, never were or never will be.
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Posts like this don't help the site. Not even a little bit.

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=13214&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1135439258

only pic I could find of that night. The others are probably marooned on a coupla crashed hard drives laying around the house. I'll rescue them one day..

That's it fred :). I remember fishing till we had to jump in our trucks. That was a good day. We need more of those.

Posts like this don't help the site. Not even a little bit.

Like I said maybe its because of me. FB is for dudes who like to poke eachother. It's more queer than fantasy football.
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Btw my better half of over 14 years has more FB friends than anyone on this site. I bust her chops all the time. But she doesn't whine or get a complex about it. Go figure
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Btw my better half of over 14 years has more FB friends than anyone on this site. I bust her chops all the time. But she doesn't whine or get a complex about it. Go figure
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I think it less what you said but how you said it - balance Daniel-san.

I think it less what you said but how you said it - balance Daniel-san.

He's been very insecure because no one will porkfrog him.
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I am Mark I have a FB account and play fantasy football.

But I don't listen to Queen to get worked up to go fishing.
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Like I said maybe its because of me. FB is for dudes who like to poke eachother. It's more queer than fantasy football.
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The circle jerk you engage in at the Cribbin' is mostly certainly "gayer" than FB

When I started surf fishing a lot this site really flourished. Saltwater Edge moved away from fly fishing and started carrying more surf gear. As I got more into surfcasting I noticed more builders making custom plugs and this site got a lot of traffic.

As I slowed down my fishing I've noticed the S-B.com slowing down.

Now I'm not saying there's a correlation here, but the timing is a bit odd.

-spence

The circle jerk you engage in at the Cribbin' is mostly certainly "gayer" than FB

That's another place I fished only once this year. Fishing there has turned into an episode of "Sponge Bob Square Pants".

The circle jerk you engage in at the Cribbin' is mostly certainly "gayer" than FB

Probably not. Feel free to cum down there one night and engage with us
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I am Mark I have a FB account and play fantasy football.

But I don't listen to Queen to get worked up to go fishing.
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Your rate just went up
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I think it less what you said but how you said it - balance Daniel-san.

That's no fun
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When I started surf fishing a lot this site really flourished. Saltwater Edge moved away from fly fishing and started carrying more surf gear. As I got more into surfcasting I noticed more builders making custom plugs and this site got a lot of traffic.

As I slowed down my fishing I've noticed the S-B.com slowing down.

Now I'm not saying there's a correlation here, but the timing is a bit odd.

-spence

Yeah, that must be it..... for the record, you slowed from fishing a little bit to not at all...

Yeah, that must be it..... for the record, you slowed from fishing a little bit to not at all...

....which is not a bad thing for my sanity.:rotf2:

All joking aside I have fished with atleast 15 people from the site this year between RI, WP,the ditch and the boats. And I'm sure Ill be getting out with the elusive Spence soon.
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:bshake:Posts like this don't help the site. Not even a little bit.

it actually adds entertainment makes it funny,it's times like this where it's time to adapt or die.:lurk:

I think it less what you said but how you said it - balance Daniel-san.
ahh his filter is clogged.

He's been very insecure because no one will porkfrog him.
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trouble maker:devil2:

The circle jerk you engage in at the Cribbin' is mostly certainly "gayer" than FB

who you callin gay

Since being married and having a child I'm not very active anymore, posting or fishing. When I was, I really enjoyed the camaraderie and all the great advice like Mako Joe’s awesome eel bucket (which I still have). Though I don’t see many of the folks in person anymore, I have some of the best memories of my life that originated from SB.com and the cool people I met and had the opportunity to fish with like drumcorpfan, sandman, Casey, Dennis and so so many more. While I don’t fish much or post much anymore I still enjoy popping on the site and living vicariously through others, reading about their adventures and catches, especially during the MV derby. It would be a very sad time for me if this site went away. I might have to start fishing a lot again and we all know what that can lead to, to quote a member, “my last wife didn’t like me fishing so much :-)”. Can’t have that happen so for now I will continue to read about others fishing and wet the occasional line from the surf or an annual trip for cod or tuna on the Helen-H (another amazing memory for me).

Btw my better half of over 14 years has more FB friends than anyone on this site. I bust her chops all the time. But she doesn't whine or get a complex about it. Go figure
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Or she's just really good at ignoring what comes out of your mouth? :) :smash:

And I'm sure Ill be getting out with the elusive Spence soon.
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But same deal as before, you have to put the eel on my hook.
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Spence is actually great to fish with. We have some epic Block trips wih the Rockhound that I will never forget. Just great times.

Or she's just really good at ignoring what comes out of your mouth? :) :smash:

You Jenn are most likely 100% correct.
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who you callin gay

Hi Bob :wave: :devil2:

I fished with Spence a couple years ago and he tried to turn me gay.
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The circle jerk you engage in at the Cribbin' is mostly certainly "gayer" than FB

:biglaugh:

to get back on topic:


I'd say it's Morphing into something better

like fine vine Wine it's gaining flavor

Like C^@*:love:

IMHO the political forum needs to be deleted and the political talk needs to end here. I'm certain many people have left because they read one too may negative polarizing post.
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IMHO the political forum needs to be deleted and the political talk needs to end here. I'm certain many people have left because they read one too may negative polarizing post.
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If say leave it. I don't usually go in there but atleast there is the option. Some of those guys love to go at it. It's like a strip club. If you find it offensive just don't go there.
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True. But....
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I don't talk politics or religion......so I stay away!

A friendly observation
I liken SB to a forum I joined back in the late 90's. It was run by the people that produce the design software I use. The posts became censured by the software people so only the good side of the program was available to read about. We started another forum on Yahoo some time after that and became larger than the company owned. It's all but dead now but we had close to a 10 yr. run. Met and communicated with some great folks from all over the planet.
I like to think I was a strong contributor,,,, I and other full time users of the software must have answered some of the same questions a million times. Answering a question with "do a search" was a no no. The cool part of it was that over the years a lot of the people who where asking a ton of questions began to take over answering the greenies questions or adding to an answer that may have been too short. The site grew!
The software people finally followed suite with their competitors with a well run open forum, that, along with one of the down turns in the economy did us in.

Another observation (going to catch hell for this one)
It's my opinion the threads that read like a private conversation about something that went down last night or happened recently and only the people participating in the thread have the slightest idea what happened probably turns people away. Seem to me if someone is going to spend the time to participate on line and become involved (contribute?) with SB activities, they'll be less apt to given the above.

With that said,,,, At my age I don't understand a f*&%^&%n thing anybody is talking about here, especially all the f)&*(*%n letters,,,,, it took me a month last winter to figure out (find out?) tfctfn ..... LOL :biglaugh:

If say leave it. I don't usually go in there but atleast there is the option. Some of those guys love to go at it. It's like a strip club. If you find it offensive just don't go there.
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You want a political forum? Go to the other place. Door -> butt.

Its done a great job of polarizing people against one another for lame effing reasons. It really began the downfall of this place.
Hell, its a good portion of the reason He Who Shall Not Be Mentioned isn't here anymore. Before that forum, yeah he was/is a little loopy, but it just sent him over the top on here. I still consider him a good friend and am happy to see him at the shows. But not online.

You want a political forum? Go to the other place. Door -> butt.

Its done a great job of polarizing people against one another for lame effing reasons. It really began the downfall of this place.
Hell, its a good portion of the reason He Who Shall Not Be Mentioned isn't here anymore. Before that forum, yeah he was/is a little loopy, but it just sent him over the top on here. I still consider him a good friend and am happy to see him at the shows. But not online.

who are you talking about? If you won't/can't mention his name on the thread shoot me a PM.
I do not haunt the political forum because I know better, I have no clue as to whom you are talking about.

oh well .I,m going to hell ><><><:devil2:

Dont worry I will be there too . I will meet you there .


Mikey :wave:

I dont go east too often due to being the best Dad I can be .

The point in calling him "He Who Shall Not Be Mentioned" is so that "He Who Shall Not Be Mentioned" is not mentioned....I think

Chris .......take one ride east & have some fun catching tog .Its been too long for friends ><>>:buds:

Goose just goes & gets married /he don,t care anymore :smash:

I have always come here and have meet a few guys here! This is a great site! But over the years I have started my own site that takes up a lot of my time, and now have sold my boat due to health reasons. I have only fished 3 times this year :( I have never been much of a shore guy and really not sure on how to or were to go fishing. I know the canal is close to me, but I can't get down the rocks or even walk that far so I just stay away. I have had a few offers from guys here but taking me out is like going with a 3 year old! I can't tie my own line bait most hooks or even gret the fish off the line as my hands are shot from my health. Guys I have fished with for years understand and when I go with them, they help me a lot! Gut to the guys here that have offered I don't want to be a burden to anyone. So i sit on the side lines reading all the posts and not saying much, but make no mistake I am still here and greatful to all for the help and offers everyone has offered!!

Joe

I gave away all my secrets and spots. Now I have nothing fishing related to contribute. I did go fishing 1 time this year, in August. Caught some nice weeds..I might go again in a few days.. lol

life would be Boring without change
the older you get the more inevitable it becomes

:love:

I fished with Spence a couple years ago and he tried to turn me gay.
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If I remember correctly, I mentioned the guy who cuts my hair had a bleach blonde mohawk and dressed as a woman at times and your response was...

"I know exactly who you're talking about"

He no longer cuts my hair BTW.

-spence

:love:

weewee likes men.

life would be Boring without change
the older you get the more inevitable it becomes

The older I get that's all I seem to have is change. Nickels couple quarters 5 dimes and a penny
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Sites not going away, not as long as us old guys are around. We need a naked woman page to keep the young guys here. Along with us dirty old men.:rotf2:

IMHO the political forum needs to be deleted and the political talk needs to end here. I'm certain many people have left because they read one too may negative polarizing post.
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Its done a great job of polarizing people against one another for lame effing reasons. It really began the downfall of this place.


:uhuh: