Here is something I posted somewheres else.Too much time on my hands and caffiene...It's more about fishing in NJ.The new breed, the one hit hero and his minions.
Just when I thought I was done they suck me back in.
While I do consider myself the last bastion against stupid.It's getting harder and harder to stem the tide.
In this new fast food world of surfcasting there has to be results.Our fishery in the spring has done just that.It has also spawned a new breed of big bass men..These new anglers with chest's pumped out have no idea of what our sport is really all about.As "personal bests" fall every minute.The lack difficulty or skill means nothing.They are the new kings.They also think what happens in the spring as far as etiquette is the status quo for the rest of the seasons.I run into these types all the time while sipping a coffee.
"See any bait"."Whats your biggest bass..??"
IMO it has diminished our great sport to that of a video game.
Snag and Drop 2000..
In the mist's of all this a new way of learning has developed.With pics and coverages of the spring runs there is a new king.You can see him three times a week in all the publications.With so many jewels. The fast food anglers flock to him like the pied piper.With dollars in hand they can buy their way to the next big bass.No work involved.Just get a snag hook and get in the network..No body just goes fishing anymore, they need information.With the smallest amount they know just enough to be dangerous.
As they ride the wave it only gets larger.It makes my head want to explode.Not to worry it is my problem. I am the bad guy,The elitist..I was taught this sport under a shroud of secrecy.Now more than ever it is obvious as to why.In a few short months the mongrel horde will be upon us once again stronger that ever..Armed with the off seasons newly learned tactics and 3,000 dollars in gear.They are just enough to be dangerous.I can't wait..
I will fight the good fight.While I have this sad feeling.
There is nothing I can do or say that will make any difference in the end.