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Mr. Sandman · 02-13-2004, 11:14 AM

Again, Saltheart is right.. Take my word for it, it will not be a that prestigious a thing to be nominated to be on this (or any) HOF web site no mater what your intent. In fact, it may be embarrassing for the person (dead or alive) that is nominated. Most of these guys lead a low-profile life/fishing style and do not seek the glory of some web based “top 10 list” .

Begin Story:
One night on BI under the bluffs, I ran into a local fellow I seemed to cross paths with most nights. IMO he's probably one of the better surfcasters I've ever met always scoring with big fish when many went fishless. When I saw what was in the back of his truck my eyes popped. The bass were running but so were the weakfish. There were some big weaks taken along with the bass. It wasn't uncommon to see fish the low teens but he had one that went 23.5# . That is a big weakfish, at that time the IGFA world record fish (maybe still is?). I saw it weighed myself on a legit scale. And I watched as he cleaned it. I mentioned that was potentially a record fish and he should submit an app and take a photo, line, ect... and he went on a 5-minute rant and wanted nothing to do with notoriety or records.
End Story

Do you think a fellow like this would want his name on a website telling the world how great he is/was? IMO, many of these HOF'ers don't want your recognition...maybe secretly they do in your hearts, but not publicly, and surely not on a web site. I know you are trying to provide knowledge and help to others but please don't insult or embarrass your HOF’er in the process.
I think you are opening a "can-of-worms" here. My vote is pass.

02-13-2004, 11:14 AM	#65
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	Again, Saltheart is right.. Take my word for it, it will not be a that prestigious a thing to be nominated to be on this (or any) HOF web site no mater what your intent. In fact, it may be embarrassing for the person (dead or alive) that is nominated. Most of these guys lead a low-profile life/fishing style and do not seek the glory of some web based “top 10 list” . Begin Story: One night on BI under the bluffs, I ran into a local fellow I seemed to cross paths with most nights. IMO he's probably one of the better surfcasters I've ever met always scoring with big fish when many went fishless. When I saw what was in the back of his truck my eyes popped. The bass were running but so were the weakfish. There were some big weaks taken along with the bass. It wasn't uncommon to see fish the low teens but he had one that went 23.5# . That is a big weakfish, at that time the IGFA world record fish (maybe still is?). I saw it weighed myself on a legit scale. And I watched as he cleaned it. I mentioned that was potentially a record fish and he should submit an app and take a photo, line, ect... and he went on a 5-minute rant and wanted nothing to do with notoriety or records. End Story Do you think a fellow like this would want his name on a website telling the world how great he is/was? IMO, many of these HOF'ers don't want your recognition...maybe secretly they do in your hearts, but not publicly, and surely not on a web site. I know you are trying to provide knowledge and help to others but please don't insult or embarrass your HOF’er in the process. I think you are opening a "can-of-worms" here. My vote is pass. Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 02-13-2004 at 11:25 AM..