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When I get a "story", I'll ask a couple questions. Then according to the pause, quality of the answer, and tone of the conversation I'll make an "assumption" of the posibility.
Bottom line though (from comm. fishing days) Can't catch already caught fish. Either way I congratulate the guy (either for the insight, or the story) and do my thing, my way.
Now if it's from a shop keeper,,,,, Assume "bunk" unless proven otherwise.
If it's from someone I know,,, it depends on who it is. Some will send you south in the north bound lane, while others try to put the hook in the fishes mouth for you.
Example;
Meet with an older friend 2-3 times a week. Each time he always ask about how I'm doing fishing, then he starts his story.
"Caught 2 this morning, About a mile down the beach from my back door. 1@37", 1@29", on a rubber eel & no weight. 10:00 this morning. Then nothing. Bunch of folks came and crowded me so I stopped. An older gent came and I gave them to him because he really wanted them and I've too many in the freezer already."
Reality;
This guy is 87, has a hard time walking 75 ft. from the car to the door. Has a scope with a tripod on his back porch, and field glasses.
Probably saw someone catch the fish (maybe).
Summary;
Nice guy, his days are mostly gone (as far as fishing the beach goes). And it doesn't hurt to listen and makes the ol' codger feel good. Doesn't hurt a thing to be nice. PLUS, on a good day he'll tell stories of days gone by, leaving no doubt that in his younger days he was a very advid surfman. Listening to his stories is like a new volume of "Eastern Tides", and most enjoyable. (whether Fact, or inflated - don't matter, good stories all).
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