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Pete F. · 12-29-2004, 07:16 PM

Interesting subject
How much of the surfcasting mystique stems from the days when surfcasters fished for a paycheck, when if someone else knew your hotspot it meant less money.
Is the knowledge of how to catch big fish worth much unless it is shared?
Is teaching others to care about the fish important?
I am reminded of Bernard Moitessier who in a race around the world that he was leading said it's not important and went around again.
If you caught a 50 would you let it go? An answer is'nt necessary for me, but it is for you.

12-29-2004, 07:16 PM	#30
Pete F. Canceled Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: vt Posts: 13,429	Interesting subject How much of the surfcasting mystique stems from the days when surfcasters fished for a paycheck, when if someone else knew your hotspot it meant less money. Is the knowledge of how to catch big fish worth much unless it is shared? Is teaching others to care about the fish important? I am reminded of Bernard Moitessier who in a race around the world that he was leading said it's not important and went around again. If you caught a 50 would you let it go? An answer is'nt necessary for me, but it is for you.
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