I came for the "Hottie Thread".

No wait. Seriously.

I have an affinity for large women. I Googled "big girls" and wound up here.

Ummm...no.. that wasn't it either.

Actually, after using "yo-yo" baits successfully for the first time this past year, I needed additional info on them. Google led me here. I had been striper fishing for about 10-12 years from a boat, and thought I knew what I was doing. I have subsequently discovered that sometimes, "you don't know what you don't know", and now I eagerly absorb any and all info, hoping to improve my fishing skills beyond googan status.

its only fair that everyone gets lovin . Im just glad your taking care of that group .

Actually, it was about four years ago. I needed to get some experience with the internet. A guy in my IT department suggested I pick an "appropriate" topic I knew reasonably well and see what I could find. It was at a time when I'd taken a hiatus from fishing, my kids were older and I wanted back in, so I typed in "striped-bass fishing". Why I stayed is many-fold. Because the site offers so much in so many different forums. I can express an opinion or seek advice or just read what the more experienced are saying or doing (like the plug builders work I am daily in awe of). There's other sites here in NJ I look at on occasion, but S-B is up on my laptop from the time I get to work until I leave, maybe in part it's because I have a history and strong family ties on Cape Cod and that's ultimately where I will to be. I can jump back in from time-to-time and see what's new and it relieves the stress of my day. Because of the underlying theme we all come here for, I've formed friendships I don't have with people I regularly see face-to-face. The way members support each other in times of crises is practically unimaginable. The site has an integrity that's highly regarded and rarely broken and no matter the level of expertise of the person making a post, it's generally received and responded to with equal integrity and respect. Unless warranted, no one is ever made to feel bad or stupid about asking a question or giving an opinion. I can ramble on for a paragraph and not put into words all the reasons I come back each day. Maybe the better question to ask would have been, "Why aren't you here?"

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The community
The razzing
The meaty threads
Both plugs and flies
The incredibly helpful people
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The Ho'ing.....
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YO YO FISHING ?????????????????????????:angel:

are ya not familiar ///wit (yo-yo's////?????
there F%#&(*@ Xpensive (///// take a loottaa werk to make
F@!$%^& SUX when the bloooooooofish grab em!!!

:crying:

Beats workin' for a livin' :D

Striped bass brought me here.
The community made me stay.
Thanks JohnR!

Same reason people take up guitar!!!
For the babes!!!
Oh, well...maybe not!!!
I'm here for the jugs, I love jugs!!!
Later,
Vegas Rick

I'm here because there's a MakoMike an a macojoe.
Where else can ya get that.
An because I also don't know what daY IT IS.

I stumbled here some time ago after a search on the net for striped bass. I live in the mountains, several hours from the ocean in a couple of different directions. Due to the distance and life things in general, I only get the opportunity once in a while to go salt water fishing. I love the ocean and fishing in general. Fishing is always a great experience, whether it is in the ocean or in a mountain brook. For salt water fishing I lack information on tackle, technique, "spots" (grins, I pay attention to spots) etc. I have found this site to be very informative and am very glad and proud to be a member.

I'm here because I like to listen to all the lies the people tell. About all the big fish that got away. All the war stories. I think I'm in fantasy land. Wait..........I need another drink.

John's site has great people associated with it, lots of fishing knowledge/wisdom, great sponsors, get togethers for fishing and BSing, lots and lots of plugs to drool over.... Always learning something new to try.

To learn a few things, to pass on my minimal knowledge and to have fun.


oh, and to be inane too

I came for the info , and ended up with an addiction! You dirty bastages got me addicted to plug building, and i want to thank each and every one of you in the plug forum , because all the detail and experience dealt out freely is amazing!

Its the only place I can use the word inane!:laugha:

Whats up Steve?:)

Also I was promised free all I can eat plover wings and seal ribs!

I've been good lately:angel:

Well, I don't know about you guys but I'm here for the porn.... ehhh... not of the naked women varieties but the centerfolds of striped bass, these make my winters go by...:bl: :bl:

Snuck in about the same time as MikeP and Saltheart and I can't get out. I've met some good people here and fished with some. Youe #^$&$ers have got me wrapping rods, pouring plastic, making plugs, tying teaser flies and I can't #$^*(%$ escape HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

I don't remember how I came here but I came to learn about the NE mentality towards us ("Yankees") or non-NE'drs since a business was launched that would need this community if it was going to go anywhere. I still haven't figured out the whole thinking process thing but that's what makes it interesting.:gf:

I stayed because as so many have said, this is by far one of the most close knit group of down to earth, genuine people anyone can ask for. :kewl:

John, has said it best, this site seems to bring out a lot of the good in what we as fisherman and sportsmen are, in so many ways. Personally I feel honored to be welcomed here and to have made so many friends and aquiantences that I wish I could see more often.

As a business owner, I have also learned a lot about what the public thinks and wants and it has helped in defining our path to a degree. I have gotten suggestions, feedback & ideas that are invaluable as well as help and guidance from a few guys here that I would consider good friends and who I cannot thank enough. We have gotten your support and I believe we have gotten your belief in AquaSkinz and I want to take this opportunity since it seems so appropriate, to thank each and everyone one of you for it.:thanks:

Oh, and John, you seem to have hit a lot great spots over the years...but you are missing one :uhuh: ... The "Mecca" awaits your arrival sometime in June or September of 2006...so load er up and hop in your:ss: and head South my friend soon: :point: :wave: .

Seems like a friendly bunch here at S-B.com,so I joined up :uhuh:

Plus,I would really like to broaden my fishing horizons, to learn more and fish more places.
Being in PA.,I mostly fish local(Jersey)water with a yearly trip to the Cape's.
Cod and Hatteras.
Week long trips.Not alot of time to get really,really familiar with the beaches.I've done alright,but I'd like to learn more to get into that "big fish" or 10% club ;)

Steve

ditto. I just like the smell of this place. It smells like a bait shop. I know we don't all agree on everything (it would be boring if we did) and sometimes we get po'ed with some posts...but that is what is so great about this place. The fact that we can disagree on somethings yet fully agree on other things and pick up a few tips along the way. I don't think anyone can say that have not learned something from this site.
I for one have learned a thing or two over the years (and I am very greatful to those that have helped me...you know who you are) and more important to me, I have made many good friends along the way.

Besides as odd as this may seem to you, this is actually a big part of my "social" life.:wiggle:

:wiggle: not odd at all Sandman.....big part of mine as well

Me. I'm trying to learn how to catch fish rather than just go fishing.
Sarge

I'm along with Newboater... fairly new to the site and want to learn all about all there is.....as an old guy on the Cape told me: it's not called catching, it's called fishing...

Because I have an addiction and there is no such thing as FA yet so this will have to do. It's all about the people. I could care less if someone caught a 50 lber or a 10 lber or 20 50 lbers everyone has something to share of equal merit. You'll never know everything and to me learning is what life is all about and you will get that here, and if you are lucky you might just help someone out and to me that is what makes this site tick. The constant ball busting is icing on the cake. Paul