I think Plankton said it best////

Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, no matter what a couple of people say.

These fishing websites are here just for that.

Ask away.

Then sit back and read all of the answers, no matter how sarcastic some of them may be.

Take it all with a grain of sand(not salt):bl:

But don't take anything too seriously.

Hello All:
I have been a member "lurker"of this forum for a couple of years now, and I find it to be informative and entertaining. However when it comes to asking questions I have been hesitant. partly because I can usually find the answers by searching previous posts and partly due to the attitude of some forum members that cant tolerate those of us with less experience. There are many helpful and smart people here, also some who are just smart asses. Yes there are many books available on the subject and I have read several, but sometimes I have a very basic question I would like to ask without being told by some that the information is already out there and to go find it. Overall this is a great forum and I will continue to visit here often.
Thanks Bob M

I too am a newbe to posting but have been registered for 1 1/2 yrs. I must admit I am reluctant to post most often due to the "old" guard" sarcasm, which doesn't always come off as intended in text. Ths sight offers a wealth of info, and I suggest you search for answers to question first, before posting, to avoid issues with others, that are more often than not, tongue-in-cheek. :buds:

I suggest if you feel a reply or post may cause contention, you should sleep on your reply, or at least pause first. It's too easy to say or write things you may regret of feel were inappropriate later on.

My $0.02 anyway.

How's someone new supposed to know that?That's an insanely flawed answer.He doesn't know certain guys are "pros",how could he?He's NEW here!

To the rest...if the many "feel" they've answered the same question too many times......THEN DON'T RESPOND TO THE GODDAMN QUESTION!!!

44mike44 keep asking questions.Screw the "Stuffed Shirts"!

You said it.Period.

I am also in the boat of not wanting to ask questions here and only reading this board instead of engaging in it. That's why I have gone to a different board where people show others newer to salt water fishing more respect. Honestly this guy was kind of asking for it with all his questions which were poorly written and easily researched. But who cares honestly? We are all just people no matter what fish we have caught or how long we have been doing it. We all deserve respect.

This is just an example of how this forum makes people feel. Maybe you people who flame might want to take a look in the mirror for some self evaluation.

I suck at fishing so what:) But I am great at standing by the ocean and feeling relaxed.

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44Mike44

Don't worry it has been a long winter,,,,

Today your asking questions,,,,, Tomorrow you will be answering them for some more new guys,,,,

Welcome, Glad to have you.....

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

GattaFish for President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Basswipe! I dont expect them to know!!

I apologize if my answer was misleading. After re-reading my entire post I see that how I meant it to sound and how it did sound are very different! C'mon now... why werent you reading my mind?
I certainly dont want to discourage ANYONE from asking questions if they have them. What I meant by my comment was that there ARE people that moan and groan about having to answer the "same questions" over and over...I was trying to make the point to 44Mike44 (and ALL newcomers) that these people do exist and complain and to take those people with a grain of salt. I whole heartedly agree that if you dont want to answer a newbie question than dont. Its that simple....there are plenty of others that will be glad to. As far as opinions go...it's true that you can ask 10 fishermen whats the best technique for spot X and you will get ten different answers!! Maybe even twelve or thirteen!!!

Don't be afraid to ask dude.

Don't pay attention to all the negativity.

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I know this is off subject but I can't get over the fact that there is someone besides me who truly knows who Darrell Abbott is!

Awesome,my friend.Very awesome.

i just joined up about 5min ago and wow i have never seen anything like this. did i miss something? obviously yes

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Glad to have you,,, Welcome aboard,,,

You did not miss anything,,, :rumble: It is just winter time,,, Guy's wives are driving them crazy, Lack of :humpty:and no one is fishing yet,,,, other than that everything else is fine,,, especially for me,,,:rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

Enjoy the site and don't worry if a few people seem cranky there are lots of great people here,,,,,,,,
:hidin:

welcome.... and get used to it, at least in the winter time :tooth:

Is it spring yet? :)

Agree. Somtimes these forums can be like high school.

:lama::lama::lama::lama::lama:

Welcome;)

I think we all need a nice, long post from Notaro to lighten the mood in here. I've never met him, nor have I ever spoken with him, but his posts are funnier than anything I could find any place else on the internet. Please update us on your hairy girlfriend who farts a lot, your gimp roomate and your run ins with the campus judicial board. You can leave out the stuff about your bowel problems, though. Sometimes more is less.:lama:

A website about striper fishing and a guy new to the site asking questions about striper fishing and many of the asinine replies in this thread are the result?

All this as a result because two so called "pros" don't like to answer what they perceive to be "stupid" questions?Huh?

The whole goddamn idea of this place is the exchange of info and ideas.The two guys that don't want to give away their precious info need to simply not participate.DON'T REPLY!!!Freewill gives you that option,exercise it.

:btu::btu::btu::btu::btu:

LMAO

Pro's...Funny..:hihi:

How come nobody jumps on this make-a-believe fisherman for asking questions???Just kidding!! Is that for the Largest Bass of the Season??

i think its the "still rockin' the moustache look even though its 2008" award