Why are you here?

[Backbeach Jake]

No, not planet Earth,but here at S-B?
Personally, I'm here because of Striped Bass. That was first. But most importantly, it's become the friendships that I've developed and the social skills that needed desperate attention. My social skills. And my writing skills.

[Karl F]

All of the above

Also, I post on a few other boards as well,
lurk on a couple too, excommunicated from one
But......
S-B, feels more like home, complete with putting the FUN in DysFUNction Just Kiddin'... in a way
I see at times some of the good vibes slippin away, at times and it saddens me.
However, this place is still the Best, and I will hope, and try to help it continue that way. Growing pains?
A lot to learn, still, for me, and as JPI would say,
"You guys (and gals) keep me learnin'"
Thanks all!
Lot of good info here, and sometimes some good discussion
occasional hi-jack and left turn, on some of the threads, but, I kinda like that too

Good Idea for a thread, Fred, Thanks!

[tynan19]

Jake you summed it up well.

[Striperhound]

In todays world we lack a sense of community, keep to ourselves. I enjoy the site here for the sense of community it provides. There are some quality people here willing to share thier knowledge and experience expecting nothing in return but a simple thank you.

[shadow]

Well i'd have to say theres alot of good reasons for coming to s-b. my first reason was to get plugged in and meet some guys. I've always fished alone and still do,however this past year I've decided to be alittle more social.There is also alot of good friendly advise here. It is always good and sometimes entertaining to hear other fishermans opinions.

[crash]

This board is great, The members have great info and are willing to share it. I'm a newbie, and the only person in my familly that chases fish, and I have learned a lot just from reading others posts. I also like the fact that I am within close proximity to many of the members.

[Clammer]

CUZ John pays me the Big f @#$%^&*( Bucks

great people on the site / I,ve had great times with alot of the members ..fished new area,s /made good friendships ,.,..,.,<<><<

Just a great bunch of people , plenty of info , great sponsors, a F @#$%^&*( ball are some of the F #$%^&*() thread,s

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by Clammer

CUZ John pays me the Big f @#$%^&*( Bucks

great people on the site / I,ve had great times with alot of the members ..fished new area,s /made good friendships ,.,..,.,<<><<

Just a great bunch of people , plenty of info , great sponsors, a F @#$%^&*( ball are some of the F #$%^&*() thread,s

I'm here because I always wanted to learn a second language and Clam-talk is just what I was looking for! @@$bloooofish^#>>>???///

[Pete F.]

This site is like a good sandwich, less bread more meat. I came to learn how to make plugs and I am...learning
Oh yeah I came for spots too...but that did'nt work cuz I mostly fish in Maine and there are no fish there or is it fisherman there.

[RIJIMMY]

I basically have no one to talk fishing with, even those people who I know that fish think that surf fishing at night is nuts. This site allows me to communicate with people with a similar passion, learn some new things, share some knowledge and kill time when I am not fishing. I've been extremely imperssed with the quality of the people I have met out here and in the surf. This is a great community of great people

[janiejones]

A mean man introduced me to it.
And then I stole one of his plugs.
The End.

[Squibby17]

My family likes to say that I have a "fishing problem" to the point where they joke about having interventions to make me slow down.
When I told them I joined a "striped-bass fishing website" needless to say that generated some laughs.

It was said before but, we all share a passion, and in my case none of my immediate family and friends have it. Its nice to interact with people with the same interests and I'm hopeing to meet some members and wet a line next season

[MoroneSaxatilis]

I came for the "Hottie Thread".

No wait. Seriously.

I have an affinity for large women. I Googled "big girls" and wound up here.

Ummm...no.. that wasn't it either.

Actually, after using "yo-yo" baits successfully for the first time this past year, I needed additional info on them. Google led me here. I had been striper fishing for about 10-12 years from a boat, and thought I knew what I was doing. I have subsequently discovered that sometimes, "you don't know what you don't know", and now I eagerly absorb any and all info, hoping to improve my fishing skills beyond googan status.

[chris L]

Originally Posted by MoroneSaxatilis

I have an affinity for large women. I Googled "big girls" and wound up here.

its only fair that everyone gets lovin . Im just glad your taking care of that group .

[Jimbo]

Actually, it was about four years ago. I needed to get some experience with the internet. A guy in my IT department suggested I pick an "appropriate" topic I knew reasonably well and see what I could find. It was at a time when I'd taken a hiatus from fishing, my kids were older and I wanted back in, so I typed in "striped-bass fishing". Why I stayed is many-fold. Because the site offers so much in so many different forums. I can express an opinion or seek advice or just read what the more experienced are saying or doing (like the plug builders work I am daily in awe of). There's other sites here in NJ I look at on occasion, but S-B is up on my laptop from the time I get to work until I leave, maybe in part it's because I have a history and strong family ties on Cape Cod and that's ultimately where I will to be. I can jump back in from time-to-time and see what's new and it relieves the stress of my day. Because of the underlying theme we all come here for, I've formed friendships I don't have with people I regularly see face-to-face. The way members support each other in times of crises is practically unimaginable. The site has an integrity that's highly regarded and rarely broken and no matter the level of expertise of the person making a post, it's generally received and responded to with equal integrity and respect. Unless warranted, no one is ever made to feel bad or stupid about asking a question or giving an opinion. I can ramble on for a paragraph and not put into words all the reasons I come back each day. Maybe the better question to ask would have been, "Why aren't you here?"

[Jungledog]

I stumbled here some time ago after a search on the net for striped bass. I live in the mountains, several hours from the ocean in a couple of different directions. Due to the distance and life things in general, I only get the opportunity once in a while to go salt water fishing. I love the ocean and fishing in general. Fishing is always a great experience, whether it is in the ocean or in a mountain brook. For salt water fishing I lack information on tackle, technique, "spots" (grins, I pay attention to spots) etc. I have found this site to be very informative and am very glad and proud to be a member.

[BobT]

I'm here because I like to listen to all the lies the people tell. About all the big fish that got away. All the war stories. I think I'm in fantasy land. Wait..........I need another drink.

[Bazza]

John's site has great people associated with it, lots of fishing knowledge/wisdom, great sponsors, get togethers for fishing and BSing, lots and lots of plugs to drool over.... Always learning something new to try.

[striprman]

To learn a few things, to pass on my minimal knowledge and to have fun.


oh, and to be inane too

[castn4bass]

I came for the info , and ended up with an addiction! You dirty bastages got me addicted to plug building, and i want to thank each and every one of you in the plug forum , because all the detail and experience dealt out freely is amazing!

[BigFish]

Its the only place I can use the word inane!

Whats up Steve?

Also I was promised free all I can eat plover wings and seal ribs!

[striprman]

I've been good lately

[jugstah]

Well, I don't know about you guys but I'm here for the porn.... ehhh... not of the naked women varieties but the centerfolds of striped bass, these make my winters go by...

[Fishpart]

Snuck in about the same time as MikeP and Saltheart and I can't get out. I've met some good people here and fished with some. Youe #^$&$ers have got me wrapping rods, pouring plastic, making plugs, tying teaser flies and I can't #$^*(%$ escape HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

[Rock Hopper]

I don't remember how I came here but I came to learn about the NE mentality towards us ("Yankees") or non-NE'drs since a business was launched that would need this community if it was going to go anywhere. I still haven't figured out the whole thinking process thing but that's what makes it interesting.

I stayed because as so many have said, this is by far one of the most close knit group of down to earth, genuine people anyone can ask for.

John, has said it best, this site seems to bring out a lot of the good in what we as fisherman and sportsmen are, in so many ways. Personally I feel honored to be welcomed here and to have made so many friends and aquiantences that I wish I could see more often.

As a business owner, I have also learned a lot about what the public thinks and wants and it has helped in defining our path to a degree. I have gotten suggestions, feedback & ideas that are invaluable as well as help and guidance from a few guys here that I would consider good friends and who I cannot thank enough. We have gotten your support and I believe we have gotten your belief in AquaSkinz and I want to take this opportunity since it seems so appropriate, to thank each and everyone one of you for it.

Oh, and John, you seem to have hit a lot great spots over the years...but you are missing one ... The "Mecca" awaits your arrival sometime in June or September of 2006...so load er up and hop in your and head South my friend soon: .

[Sudsrat]

Seems like a friendly bunch here at S-B.com,so I joined up

Plus,I would really like to broaden my fishing horizons, to learn more and fish more places.
Being in PA.,I mostly fish local(Jersey)water with a yearly trip to the Cape's.
Cod and Hatteras.
Week long trips.Not alot of time to get really,really familiar with the beaches.I've done alright,but I'd like to learn more to get into that "big fish" or 10% club

Steve

[Newboater]

Me. I'm trying to learn how to catch fish rather than just go fishing.
Sarge

[mekcotuit]

I'm along with Newboater... fairly new to the site and want to learn all about all there is.....as an old guy on the Cape told me: it's not called catching, it's called fishing...

[ProfessorM]

Because I have an addiction and there is no such thing as FA yet so this will have to do. It's all about the people. I could care less if someone caught a 50 lber or a 10 lber or 20 50 lbers everyone has something to share of equal merit. You'll never know everything and to me learning is what life is all about and you will get that here, and if you are lucky you might just help someone out and to me that is what makes this site tick. The constant ball busting is icing on the cake. Paul