There are 8 or 9 active threads in the political forum (past 24 hrs) while there's only 2 or 3 on this forum, which were "no fish", "it's raining" and "what I did or wanna do last weekend"...…

There used to be so many really good posts on this site concerning fishing, lures, baits, lure making, moon phases, tides and actual people fishing.

I guess as this site has aged, so has the majority of the regulars.... Everyone has become "get off my lawn" cranky old farts that sit on the porch complaining about politics....

I miss the old site where fishermen talked about fishing.

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I don't post in the political forum. I post here but not a lot about fishing as I don't fish anymore. If the stocks recover and someone with an oz. of brains puts some realistic bag limits and size limits in place, I will fish again.

It has nothing to do with my age as I work harder and more now than ever and I'm 71. I also play golf 2 or 3 days a week. It has to do with the fact that my beloved Stripers are in real trouble.....AGAIN!

I know, I know, there are other fish. When I fished 100 nights a year, I fished for Stripers. I'm not interested in Fluke or Scup or BSB. I use to pride myself on being a Striper fisherman. Perhaps I am being myopic. That's my prerogative.

I think everyone will agree that fishing isn't what it once was. On top of the stocks in trouble, we have the seals taken over the Outer Cape, the plovers on The Back and restrictive forces closing beaches in RI and ROWS.

So there Cool Beans. That's my 2 cents.

paul . the problem with what your saying & I agree is try telling it to the all the guys fishing BI . the commercial when it was open ...which they personally closed very quickly …………………...the charter boats from RI, MA CONN< NY . the black market boats &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& all the rec boats ………...all these boats get to slam them every day …& the next day & the next day .
I really don,t know for sure what difference it makes , but it can,t be helping to be catching these XK breaders .40, 50 & 60,s on a regular basis .
& catch and release .I question the C&R when they are caught on wire .with jigs & umbrellas ……….. when hooked .pulled thru the water while most boats keep on jigging hauled in the boat & at some time tossed back in .
again I,m no saint & I do commercially fish them & if I could I would fish BI .
But it would be nice to put it off limits & enforce it but the charters will never let that happen ……….. even thro when they arn,t killng them at the block the majority of these same guys are crying .>there ain,t no bass ……………. which is B/S ………...just that its not like fishing in a hatchery or these same guys don,t have a clue on how or were to find them

Yes it was a very difficult year to catch commercial size bass in the bay……………. it took less than a week for the 100, s of boats that have been fishing the spring run to completely disappear .
Yet there were a handful of very hard core bass fisherman that had very successful season ….. but they truly earned it ><>

Game fish status, look at the success FL has had and imagine how well the stocks would rebound and charter business for catch and release booming. I have targeted stripers one day all year and that was only because schoolies were busting on route to catch sea bass and one tog.
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Sorry! I have been out kayak fishing and making lures!:btu:

I used to fish to relax and take it all in. Now, you are either denied access or be prepared for a knife fight with an asylum seeking DB.
So I’ll just bobber fish a trout pond in the fall. Until those fish get targeted for sale in my local restaurants.
Sad
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I don't bother posting because no one cares about fish caught, or fished for North of Boston., especially if they are caught from a boat ..for the record, it's been good, not saying it's been easy, but large fish have been present all the way to Maine, and those putting in their time are being rewarded.
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I am just out of action.... waiting to recover for the fall fishing. To OP, I couldn't agree more. Been posting same message for a while on and off. When I check New Posts and see its all Political forum, I am off to the other site.

How’s thisBeans
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I don’t post about fishing much but I still fish a lot. Yes, it’s getting worse for stripes so I do target them often at all. I just enjoy my time on the water whether alone or with friends.
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I would love Piemma to come Albie fishing with me and Ross just for the sake of singing reels.
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I don’t understand why John R doesn’t shut down that political forum.
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I would love Piemma to come Albie fishing with me and Ross just for the sake of singing reels.
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I been thinking about an alby fest..... better chance with the weather than tog me thinks....

I would love Piemma to come Albie fishing with me and Ross just for the sake of singing reels.
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I am there Chris. Just give me a couple days notice this Fall when they arrive.

I am there Chris. Just give me a couple days notice this Fall when they arrive.

Maybe get your boss on board too!
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Well, I will be out this afternoon fishing and checking my lobster pots.
My daughter and I have caught a few nice stripers, starting to get nice keeper fluke in the bay, BSB have been plentiful but mostly shorts. Oh and I've been seeing blues again in the bay. Went a couple years without any and last week we caught 4 blues while fishing for bass. It's good to see them back in the bay. On a side note we haven't been seeing many scup at all, normal years we'd catch them all the time while fluking or after BSB, I wonder why their numbers seem to be down.....

Maybe get your boss on board too!
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Chris, I'll talk to Mike Friday.

Other things have come up and taken me in other directions. Been doing some sweet water fishing every once in awhile. Maybe make a couple of trips in the fall and see what I can do.

We should nuke the political forum.

There's lots of people out fishing now...I'm not one of them.

I'll try to put stuff up when I go out from now on. Just a light recap. No boobs.

It easier fishing in the political forum Lol... actual fishing this year has been poor .. and I've been fishing 3 days a week .. even in Hilton head its slow fishing
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I would love Piemma to come Albie fishing with me and Ross just for the sake of singing reels.
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I am so "in" for as much as I can! Definitely have to work up to full work weeks, so will be ready! Probably not launching mine at all if I can get enough on other people's boats (OPB) this fall. :ss:

Wet your whistles on this...
The big bopper today

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Wet your whistles on this...
The big bopper today

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That’s an average day for my son Leo & he’s out every day of the week in the harbor.
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It looks like a striped bass, only smaller
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It looks like a striped bass, only smaller
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You should get that looked at man.
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Go Fish

I don’t understand the “new post” thing. I’ve never once had to click on that and be directed towards the political forum. I just go to the home page and click on stripertalk and just choose what forums I want to view. Usually end up here.

As far as fishing goes, social media has really destroyed my passion for the sportt. Even when I’m not on FB and IG, you can still tell when people are posting real time reports. It’s turned into an absolute chit show out there, even in once quiet places. Just not worth the headache anymore .

I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

And I agree with what was stated earlier. I’m not anti comm, I held a permit at one point. I’m more disgusted with what I see from the rec community. I’m all for game fish status at this point.
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I don’t understand the “new post” thing. I’ve never once had to click on that and be directed towards the political forum. I just go to the home page and click on stripertalk and just choose what forums I want to view. Usually end up here.

As far as fishing goes, social media has really destroyed my passion for the sportt. Even when I’m not on FB and IG, you can still tell when people are posting real time reports. It’s turned into an absolute chit show out there, even in once quiet places. Just not worth the headache anymore .

I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

And I agree with what was stated earlier. I’m not anti comm, I held a permit at one point. I’m more disgusted with what I see from the rec community. I’m all for game fish status at this point.
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So we post day old posts about fish and friendship... post your fishing stories here and not on social media,,,, to hell with FB and other sites.... like a true fisherman never actually tell "where" you are fishing exactly but it doesn't hurt to tell members "how" you were fishing ..

You guys do realize about 70% of fishing is the BS story you tell afterwords? Have fun catch fish and help each other be better fisherman..... its not a battle or a war.. just have fun.. enjoy the water, friends, family and above all else enjoy FISHING... stop being a bunch of old farts being A holes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXGFbsFWAfg

So we post day old posts about fish and friendship... post your fishing stories here and not on social media,,,, to hell with FB and other sites.... like a true fisherman never actually tell "where" you are fishing exactly but it doesn't hurt to tell members "how" you were fishing ..

You guys do realize about 70% of fishing is the BS story you tell afterwords? Have fun catch fish and help each other be better fisherman..... its not a battle or a war.. just have fun.. enjoy the water, friends, family and above all else enjoy FISHING... stop being a bunch of old farts being A holes

Dude I’m 36 years old and don’t need the lecture. I’m probably one of the most secretive people on this site. I’ll make my own decisions as far as what me makes me happy.
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Here’s some fishing advice... there’s pnuts around and the Aug new moon is approaching. The fish will be staging to make a push. Might be the best time of year to go large in any part of New England considering recent trends. Commit to eels at night and throw white pencils at dawn from the rocks. Don’t pay attention to water temps...
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Jeez Bart,that was not a lecture. It seemed like friendly advice. It’s too bad kids can’t resist the social media and the drama it adds to fishing. Do what makes you happy and f the naysayers.
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I don’t need my fishing acumen questioned. He stated what a “true fisherman” does while quoting me. I haven’t posted a fishing pic online since April when I was into fish out front (that pic was posted on here) and I’m obviously not an “old fart, but I will admit I can be an “ahole.” But you won’t find one recent pic on my social media accounts... I went back on recently and lasted all of two days.

He asked why people aren’t posting and I stated my reasons. I don’t know what people see in the political forums because I’ve never had a reason to venture in there.
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This should not be a touchy subject. Smile more,have more fun. It’s just fishing.
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I don’t need my fishing acumen questioned. He stated what a “true fisherman” does while quoting me. I haven’t posted a fishing pic online since April when I was into fish out front (that pic was posted on here) and I’m obviously not an “old fart, but I will admit I can be an “ahole.” But you won’t find one recent pic on my social media accounts... I went back on recently and lasted all of two days.

He asked why people aren’t posting and I stated my reasons. I don’t know what people see in the political forums because I’ve never had a reason to venture in there.
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Love seeing pics of your niece
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Love seeing pics of your niece
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Thanks, Chris. She’s something else and has certainly filled a void that fishing has left behind
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Cool Beans... I apologize. I’m just having hard time grappling with questioning one of my true passions in life... whether it’s worth it anymore. Also been a struggle with recently moving back to the interior as I like to call it after living a mile from the beach. I appreciate the discussion you started as this site is the reason I met so many good friends and my two fishing mentors who i consider some of the best in the game.

Tight lines
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I’m a proud card carrying pessimistic old fart anal sphincter 🤐
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I’m a proud card carrying pessimistic old fart anal sphincter 🤐
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We come from the same lineage so that’s somewhat comforting :)
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That’s an average day for my son Leo & he’s out every day of the week in the harbor.
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Ur such a cumt
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bART /just roll one /Look up & stare at the sky over the water til it turns to night …………….…...then all those stars .it will quickly calm you down in awe of this universe &&&&&&&&&&&& ENJOY ><><>

I.ve been blue crab watching this week .not catching .just watching how they move , set things up .etc its all good :love:

Ur such a cumt
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Truth.
He’s worked on the Skip A Dory the last 2 seasons
(learning from the best around !!! )
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I think ur missing my point. Rather than being positive or just saying nothing god forbid. U went the opposite direction and just had to be a bit negative. Next time you find yourself typing or speaking negatively just do us all a favor and delete it or stfu. Leo is a fine young man and this is no reflection on him or his fishing skill.
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I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

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Hey my friend, I live in the "interior" called Burrillville. When I was fishing 100 nights a year it was Narragansett, Watch Hill, Tiverton or the Cape. Everyone of those were 125+ mile R/T.

Back in the 80s, pre-moratorium, during the moratorium and after the moratorium. I got skunked for 2 Friggin" years coming out for the moratorium.
You mentions "too much effort for not much reward" If you are a Striper fisherman, that was what you did. Now, everyone goes to the Canal with their smartphones and waits for a post with a pole number so they can kill a 40 and, after they take a million selfies, they throw that noble fish in a god damn dumpster.

I think ur missing my point. Rather than being positive or just saying nothing god forbid. U went the opposite direction and just had to be a bit negative. Next time you find yourself typing or speaking negatively just do us all a favor and delete it or stfu. Leo is a fine young man and this is no reflection on him or his fishing skill.
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Not missing the point at all Paul.
We got every boat in the state up in the harbor now because every internet hero post a picture on fb or forums as soon as the Fish is unhooked !
I’ve been chartering longer than you & I know there’s a certain amount of self promoting we have to do to sell Charters.
Most of my reports are weeks old.
Your post could have used a lot less details
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Dude I’m 36 years old and don’t need the lecture. I’m probably one of the most secretive people on this site. I’ll make my own decisions as far as what me makes me happy.
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I definitely wasn't directing anything towards any one individual, but more complaining how slow this site has become. I honestly think the political forum ruins things a bit. Political opinions and all out arguments in that forum, I feel sours some people from fishing with other people. My only point to this thread was I REALLY miss the old site where it mostly fishing talk. Especially in the current environment, politics should be far from fishing. I get mad at myself every time I read that forum as it has become nothing but the same 2 sides telling each other they are full of crap or racists. Ya I know "then, don't click on that forum Dummy" but when its the only thing to read, I cant help but read it. It's like when you were in the bathroom (Pre smart phone) and would read anything near the toilet, including the back of the shampoo bottle or toothpaste. Ok my rant is done... for a while this site was like Field and Stream was for me as a kid... it left me feeling entertained and educated about fishing and family. I miss that.... and to me.... that is sad.

I tried to start a good flame war, that’s like the old days. There were some great #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& threads. It won’t even let me type his name, lol
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I tried to start a good flame war, that’s like the old days. There were some great #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& threads. It won’t even let me type his name, lol
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He is no longer my B-I-L (:jump1:), so yeh. I under-censor probably to a fault but not everywhere nor everyone.

I tried to start a good flame war, that’s like the old days. There were some great #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& threads. It won’t even let me type his name, lol
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Must be talking about Lawrence Wentworth.
This site was so much better with him, just ask the workers at the local Dunkin Doughnuts near his house 😜
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I’m enjoying the hell out of this thread, just saying :happy:

Bart,i am so secretive sometimes i forget where i am.still fish just about every night from early may till late october,really could care less what others are doing or saying.my 2 passions in life are fishing and skiing,i accept the fact that some days are good and some days not so good but nevertheless i keep doing what i love as long as i am able to it.at 65 i feel real luckly to still do what i do the way i do it.

Good point,do what makes you happy. If social media ruins fishing then I know which one I would pick.
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I think a good debate over best methods to catch during the summer, the best show to hit in the off season is fun stuff or the pros and cons of making our beloved striper a game fish. The heat goes up with each subject as it’s now touching on someone’s potential seasonal revenue source, but thoughtful exchanges are educational, maybe enlightening and maybe proves some impetus for change. I don’t know why the activity on the main boards has lessened, but I suspect if it parallels my lessened interest in putting in the time to fish; it’s the natural progression of a board with aging members.

I personally don’t see the political board as a negative, although at times it certainly can get that way, but being involved and passionate about the direction our government and the world as a whole can’t be a bad thing.

You want more meat on the main boards than bring it. If you want advice ask for it, there is a wealth of experience on this site. Want to meet some of the members you haven’t or possibly get out and fish with them, I have found everyone to be more than willing to get you out.

As my good buddy Clammer says, be thankful for what you have and spark one up and chillax
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He is no longer my B-I-L (:jump1:), so yeh. I under-censor probably to a fault but not everywhere nor everyone.

Ya, and 90% of the folks on here now wouldn't know who the hell he is. He hasn't fished in 10 years.

On another note, I think Cool Beans did us a great service by starting this thread. Got a lot of people talking. Hell, Dangles, Guppy and I are like the only regulars now.

Ya, and 90% of the folks on here now wouldn't know who the hell he is. He hasn't fished in 10 years.

On another not, I think Cool Beans did us a great service by starting this thread. Got a lot of people talking. Hell, Dangles, Guppy and I are like the only regulars now.

Since when have you been regular? Hit em straight and long :wave:

Straight and long, don’t use those words while Clammer is on the board, not unless we are talking about starting a golf board.
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Since when have you been regular? Hit em straight and long :wave:

I'm a regular poster. No longer a regular fisherperson....until next year...maybe.

Of course, I might have caught a fish or 2 in the past.

I remember..... Was when I was just cutting my teeth fishing...

Days of Manzi…. and Habs….. Of keeping eels in Fishing Club bath tub. Great insights from Steve VS. And Nolan stories. Some of the great times on this board IMHO..


Does anyone remember Patrick? He must be all grown up now. Or not...

Saw Steve this past Spring. Retired from Quaker but still fishing Frenchman's.

OH Silly People >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just Remember [STAR} running in the FMS on the threadmill >>>>>>>>>>>> :gh::lurk:

And here's the difference between then and now when it comes to the internet and fishing; Cheaters and chest beaters were quietly shamed out of the picture instead of being made into heroes or the focus of attack....

We just did it (fishing). And didn't judge so much in public.... It was for enjoyment of both the activity and the people....

You are so right Ross. In 94 and 95 we hammered 20 to 30# fish by the hundreds at the 2nd Rip, Mission Bell, High Head and Peaked Hill Bar. No one except the guys who were there knew anything about it.
I was fishing with Lanny Grazini, Tony C, George Calzone, #^&#^&#^&#^&y Conyouer (sp), Steve Mills, and occasionally Luchini. No one other than them knew anything. Guys would ask us "where are the fish?"
We'd send them to Long Nook or Coast Guard beach.:hihi::hihi:

I definitely wasn't directing anything towards any one individual, but more complaining how slow this site has become. I honestly think the political forum ruins things a bit. Political opinions and all out arguments in that forum, I feel sours some people from fishing with other people. My only point to this thread was I REALLY miss the old site where it mostly fishing talk. Especially in the current environment, politics should be far from fishing. I get mad at myself every time I read that forum as it has become nothing but the same 2 sides telling each other they are full of crap or racists. Ya I know "then, don't click on that forum Dummy" but when its the only thing to read, I cant help but read it. It's like when you were in the bathroom (Pre smart phone) and would read anything near the toilet, including the back of the shampoo bottle or toothpaste. Ok my rant is done... for a while this site was like Field and Stream was for me as a kid... it left me feeling entertained and educated about fishing and family. I miss that.... and to me.... that is sad.

Totally agree with your sentiments and again my apologies. Tight lines
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bART /just roll one /Look up & stare at the sky over the water til it turns to night …………….…...then all those stars .it will quickly calm you down in awe of this universe &&&&&&&&&&&& ENJOY ><><>

I.ve been blue crab watching this week .not catching .just watching how they move , set things up .etc its all good :love:

Thanks, Mike and I feel ya. It used to be that way for me, burn and enjoy feeling like you’re on another planet.. catching was a bonus... it just costs a lot of money to go that now and I’d still like to go large in the places I used to find them.., with hardly anyone around. I guess times have changed... I need to adapt or ...

That’s cool about the blue crabs...
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Bart,i am so secretive sometimes i forget where i am.still fish just about every night from early may till late october,really could care less what others are doing or saying.my 2 passions in life are fishing and skiing,i accept the fact that some days are good and some days not so good but nevertheless i keep doing what i love as long as i am able to it.at 65 i feel real luckly to still do what i do the way i do it.

I hear you and I appreciate the convos we’ve had. I respect what do. Thanks for chiming in.
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Hey my friend, I live in the "interior" called Burrillville. When I was fishing 100 nights a year it was Narragansett, Watch Hill, Tiverton or the Cape. Everyone of those were 125+ mile R/T.

Back in the 80s, pre-moratorium, during the moratorium and after the moratorium. I got skunked for 2 Friggin" years coming out for the moratorium.
You mentions "too much effort for not much reward" If you are a Striper fisherman, that was what you did. Now, everyone goes to the Canal with their smartphones and waits for a post with a pole number so they can kill a 40 and, after they take a million selfies, they throw that noble fish in a god damn dumpster.

I hear you, Paul. I used to make the drive from Franklin 3-4 nights a week. I guess I just need to adapt. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, input. Just frustrating the way things are going, but I’ll adapt.

And I apologize for all the singular quotes... been on this site for 15 years (that’s awesome) but still don’t know how to do singular quotes :rollem:

Thanks all, tight lines
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OH Silly People >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just Remember [STAR} running in the FMS on the threadmill >>>>>>>>>>>> :gh::lurk:

:shocked:

:shocked:

It's Clammer code, Tony. I didn't understand it either but I love Mike so WTF, roll one and burn.

He is referring to the afterhours treadmill races at the hotel after a TFCTFN years ago.... Starfish, (missed here for some years) was a fan favorite, before Redlite and the Bombas got in the competition.... Not sure what FMS stands for though.


editors note; I was driving home when it all went down.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Tony knows very, very well :kewl::kewl::spin:

:rotf2:just think of all the memories we had [NOT} fishing ……………………………..….. the 4 legs , TCTFF , Hooters, wakes, ride abouts, parking lots {GS] Ferry Boats rides < :buds:

some of the characters we have met . thru this site :buds:

the Cutty trips .especially the ones at Gregs Place ………..awesome //PRICELESS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEST DRESSED <><><>

&&&&&&&&&&&& a bunch of other fu c kin shi t ><><

Hooters nights were fun, beer, wings, stories and nice tee shirts. Cook outs at Mikes shop always fun and good eats.
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I'm a regular poster. No longer a regular fisherperson....until next year...maybe.

I guess I meant just regular person, u ain’t that by a long shot :humpty:

I guess I meant just regular person, u ain’t that by a long shot :humpty:

Thanks Ray. Really miss the boat. Gonna downsize next year, buy a smaller place and a boat.

:rotf2:just think of all the memories we had [NOT} fishing ……………………………..….. the 4 legs , TCTFF , Hooters, wakes, ride abouts, parking lots {GS] Ferry Boats rides < :buds:

some of the characters we have met . thru this site :buds:

the Cutty trips .especially the ones at Gregs Place ………..awesome //PRICELESS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEST DRESSED <><><>

&&&&&&&&&&&& a bunch of other fu c kin shi t ><><

Yup....fish catches get forgotten.....the other fun stuff is what gets remembered

I’m enjoying the hell out of this thread, just saying :happy:

me too

Yeah, posts aren’t what they were 10 years ago. I think there are 3 reasons

1. Facebook

2. The fishing has declined a bit.

3. The site and people are getting old. I mean, if you like at the start dates for the posters, most have been on the site for 15 years or more. Hey, we need some new posters!
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Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

This

Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

Yes.... first Clinton held a stinky cigar to my head, then Obama's Muslim friends made me read it... and now Trump makes me read it because I'm scared the Mexicans are gonna get me.

Seriously though: this post was never meant to be negative or illicit rude comments. It was just a simple fisherman missing how it used to be, where most of the conversations were on fishing, friends, family fun, boats, kayaks, and fishing from rocks. We are fishermen and not politicians.... they tell lies for a living.. we tell them for a hobby.

All will change to the better when the website is upgraded hopefully before most of us are in our grave.
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All will change to the better when the website is upgraded hopefully before most of us are in our grave.
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What would you like to see?

What would you like to see?

I will name two and maybe other members can contribute to the list.......

Upload pics and video directly from mobile devices.

Clean up the sponsor forums, add new sponsors that are committed to being active otherwise delete inactive sponsors.
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Ur such a cumt
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Use die fotze or die muschi . its german with the same meaning and won't be changed to &^%*$@

Oh yeah the reason I was here .
Political forum FOOOOEYYYY . Never been there in all the years IT has been on the site . There are certain things that are not worth the argument over someone else's opinion that doesn't jive with your own . I very seldom talk religion or politics with humans and neither topic are even in the same realm . It is just me !

I deleted the rest
Nevermind

I will name two and maybe other members can contribute to the list.......

Upload pics and video directly from mobile devices.

Clean up the sponsor forums, add new sponsors that are committed to being active otherwise delete inactive sponsors.
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All valid suggestions. The sponsor point is well taken. Habs is still at the top of almost every page.

For what it's worth, I'm not sure John is into the site the way he once was. Lot of work with very little monetary return.

He wants me to do the update I've promised the last 67 years ; )

I don't blame him


All valid suggestions. The sponsor point is well taken. Habs is still at the top of almost every page.

For what it's worth, I'm not sure John is into the site the way he once was. Lot of work with very little monetary return.


What I was doing for a while was putting this site (and fishing) in front of my family and the mortgage. Sorry - can't do.

If someone with a bit of tech and fishing prowess wanted to partner ; ) I would consider it.

He wants me to do the update I've promised the last 67 years ; )

I don't blame him





What I was doing for a while was putting this site (and fishing) in front of my family and the mortgage. Sorry - can't do.

If someone with a bit of tech and fishing prowess wanted to partner ; ) I would consider it.

John, I hope you didn't take my comment as criticism.

Thanks Ray. Really miss the boat. Gonna downsize next year, buy a smaller place and a boat.

That's the ticket Paul. Hope to see you out on the water again next year.

Saw Steve this past Spring. Retired from Quaker but still fishing Frenchman's.

Miss going in the QL and BS'ing with Steve. Picking his brain. One of the good guys. Im only 37 but seems like a long time ago. Miss those surf nights. I still fish a decent amount and will really hit it when the fish show up in my neck of the woods, but since havin a family I really enjoy the boating aspect as well. We spend weekends on the boat going to block island and MV, hanging at the marina. And guess what...… Sometimes I don't even bring a rod!!!

smaller place yes.smaller boat [no] WE need one with A/C & spot on trolling motor so no anchor :bounce::bounce::bounce:

John, I hope you didn't take my comment as criticism.




Nope - not at all ; )

Miss going in the QL and BS'ing with Steve. Picking his brain. One of the good guys. Im only 37 but seems like a long time ago. Miss those surf nights. I still fish a decent amount and will really hit it when the fish show up in my neck of the woods, but since havin a family I really enjoy the boating aspect as well. We spend weekends on the boat going to block island and MV, hanging at the marina. And guess what...… Sometimes I don't even bring a rod!!!

Jay, family memories become more important than any fish. Happy for you guys.

I don't post in the political forum. I post here but not a lot about fishing as I don't fish anymore. If the stocks recover and someone with an oz. of brains puts some realistic bag limits and size limits in place, I will fish again.

It has nothing to do with my age as I work harder and more now than ever and I'm 71. I also play golf 2 or 3 days a week. It has to do with the fact that my beloved Stripers are in real trouble.....AGAIN!

I know, I know, there are other fish. When I fished 100 nights a year, I fished for Stripers. I'm not interested in Fluke or Scup or BSB. I use to pride myself on being a Striper fisherman. Perhaps I am being myopic. That's my prerogative.

I think everyone will agree that fishing isn't what it once was. On top of the stocks in trouble, we have the seals taken over the Outer Cape, the plovers on The Back and restrictive forces closing beaches in RI and ROWS.

So there Cool Beans. That's my 2 cents.
PLUS 2 MR. PIEMMA. +2.
But: I have not stopped fishing. I am 72; therefore, you and I will be dead before any of today's 15-20 inch yearlings are 40 pound fish. I am fishing over an ever dwindling number of viable adult fish. You should keep going as there is no second chance.

Separately, I took a 41" just under 31 lb. bass this AM. My first over 30 this year! You gotta be kidding? And we had a methodical and beautiful release; but this example means nothing to the witnessing crowds and hoards of people present, to whom the resource means nothing other than a $$$ sign, or a brag, or a meal far inferior to a 12 lb. fish.

Yours,
A very sour SauerKraut.

I am

PLUS 2 MR. PIEMMA. +2.
But: I have not stopped fishing. I am 72; therefore, you and I will be dead before any of today's 15-20 inch yearlings are 40 pound fish. I am fishing over an ever dwindling number of viable adult fish. You should keep going as there is no second chance.

Separately, I took a 41" just under 31 lb. bass this AM. My first over 30 this year! You gotta be kidding? And we had a methodical and beautiful release; but this example means nothing to the witnessing crowds and hoards of people present, to whom the resource means nothing other than a $$$ sign, or a brag, or a meal far inferior to a 12 lb. fish.

Yours,
A very sour SauerKraut.

I am

Awesome!!!!