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John,
My post was ment to first get a reaction, but then with a quick follow up post (obviously not quick enough) make people realize that there are thousands of great spots, some involving more work to fish than others.
I just wanted people to realize that their knee jerk reactions are often over the top and that they are too quick to jump down someones throat. I DID NOT INTEND ON STARTING A FLAME WAR, the list of spots was nothing more than arbitrary areas where Loran lines met the shore.
I can remember when only a small tribe of people fished Beavertail, when Sachuest point was open to the degree that you could drive all the way around to Third Beach. I'm also aware of areas being closed to the public because of the trash and disrespect shown by others, i.e., Newport Causeway during squid run, URI dock, Sachuest Point, etc.
As far as my being in the camp of "tell all" writers, I think my record speaks for itself. All my lectures and videos deal with generic areas other than when they are common knowledge. A list of lighthouses in New England would be a good example of commonly known hot spots. I work harder at trying to give people the skill sets necessary to find their own productive water -- after all, that's the most satisfying feeling isn't it.
I've been quick to share details when it comes to areas like Cuttyhunk because I know the area is remote and there is very little shore based fishing taking place there.
I have nothing to gain by insighting a flamewar...on the contrary I was reacting to the posts that were starting to slam OTW for a show they didn't even air yet.
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