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piemma · 03-19-2005, 06:55 AM

I have been a subscriber to the fisherman for over 12 years and I had been saving every issue. So ther are 50 issues a year times 12 years equals about 600 mags. I started going thru them and cutting out articles I thought worthwhile as reference material and then throwing out the rest.

What I found was quite interesting. The mag repeats the same articles periodiacally. Almost exactly as printed. I found articles that Tim Coleman wrote in 93, reprinted verbatum in 98 and again in 02.

I always found that the fishing reports were inaccurate. This clearly is not the fault of the mag but the tackle store dealers who inflate the catches to get guys in the door.

I believe that Zack has a tough job and works hard at what he does with virtually a skeleton staff. The mag is probably good for new guys but I personally will not be renewing when my subscription runs out.

03-19-2005, 06:55 AM	#43
piemma Very Grumpy bay man iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 10,824 Blog Entries: 2	Fisherman Mag I have been a subscriber to the fisherman for over 12 years and I had been saving every issue. So ther are 50 issues a year times 12 years equals about 600 mags. I started going thru them and cutting out articles I thought worthwhile as reference material and then throwing out the rest. What I found was quite interesting. The mag repeats the same articles periodiacally. Almost exactly as printed. I found articles that Tim Coleman wrote in 93, reprinted verbatum in 98 and again in 02. I always found that the fishing reports were inaccurate. This clearly is not the fault of the mag but the tackle store dealers who inflate the catches to get guys in the door. I believe that Zack has a tough job and works hard at what he does with virtually a skeleton staff. The mag is probably good for new guys but I personally will not be renewing when my subscription runs out.
	No boat, back in the suds.