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Mr. Sandman · 02-03-2005, 10:52 AM

I guess this is on the spot burning theme....

The show is pretty entertaining, it is my style of fishing and I like seeing guy’s fish in our neck of the woods (NE) for the same species we all chase… but I have to say that there is a bit of fibbing going on. Having fished some of these spots myself (in some cases rather frequently) I know some areas like my backyard. I am sure you know the landscape and topography around the spots you fish pretty good as well. I notice they say that are fishing in one spot when in reality, they are fishing someplace totally different. Their web site (which is also pretty good btw, but loaded with adds and links) has great details on the locations and gear they used. Several detailed electronic charts showing X's. But they were not anywhere near that spot....

In the case of Fluking off of MV with GC...he was not off MV where they say there were. Even my 12 year old said..."That’s not Martha's Vineyard dad!" In this case I even purchased the (the overpriced) DVD of the single show(IMO should sell the entire season on DVD not show by show) just to get a clear view of the beach...within seconds of seeing the beach I was able to id their true location without question (digital zoom positively confimed the shoreline landmarks) and because I also fish that general area all fall for bass (like 3-4 X per week)

What is the point of purposely misleading the audience? OK, I can appreciate GC not wanting to reveal a honey hole to the rest of the world but IMO that is the cost he has to pay for his exposure on TV. Or, if you don't want to say exactly where you are fishing fine, don't say where you are fishing, or just say some general position..."like 3 miles off Montauk", but don't send crowds to someone else’s back yard with detailed charts when you are really fishing elsewhere. IMO That is a poor Clintonian move and really a lot like outright misleading people.
I don't mind them showing spots...even ones I fish. But I think it is rude to send people to where you are not fishing.

Good show but lets be a little more honest.

02-03-2005, 10:52 AM	#1
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	NE angler tv show and web site I guess this is on the spot burning theme.... The show is pretty entertaining, it is my style of fishing and I like seeing guy’s fish in our neck of the woods (NE) for the same species we all chase… but I have to say that there is a bit of fibbing going on. Having fished some of these spots myself (in some cases rather frequently) I know some areas like my backyard. I am sure you know the landscape and topography around the spots you fish pretty good as well. I notice they say that are fishing in one spot when in reality, they are fishing someplace totally different. Their web site (which is also pretty good btw, but loaded with adds and links) has great details on the locations and gear they used. Several detailed electronic charts showing X's. But they were not anywhere near that spot.... In the case of Fluking off of MV with GC...he was not off MV where they say there were. Even my 12 year old said..."That’s not Martha's Vineyard dad!" In this case I even purchased the (the overpriced) DVD of the single show(IMO should sell the entire season on DVD not show by show) just to get a clear view of the beach...within seconds of seeing the beach I was able to id their true location without question (digital zoom positively confimed the shoreline landmarks) and because I also fish that general area all fall for bass (like 3-4 X per week) What is the point of purposely misleading the audience? OK, I can appreciate GC not wanting to reveal a honey hole to the rest of the world but IMO that is the cost he has to pay for his exposure on TV. Or, if you don't want to say exactly where you are fishing fine, don't say where you are fishing, or just say some general position..."like 3 miles off Montauk", but don't send crowds to someone else’s back yard with detailed charts when you are really fishing elsewhere. IMO That is a poor Clintonian move and really a lot like outright misleading people. I don't mind them showing spots...even ones I fish. But I think it is rude to send people to where you are not fishing. Good show but lets be a little more honest. Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 02-03-2005 at 11:29 AM..