I HATE THE INTERNET

[piemma]

Well, we (myself and 3 of my nephews) had a banner day at the Canal yesterday. Not that we posted anything or said anything to anyone. The problem is, OTHER PEOPLE DID!!!
So today, the circus was in town again. Thank God the fish didn't cooperate except for a 30# one of my nephews got.
So when will the internet hero's stop? Why don't the realize that posting that a spot is on fire just draws crowds.
I counted 13 guys at the RR Bridge. There were over 30 guys where we were.
In keeping with the Larry Big Fish thread about how he misses the old days on the Back, I miss the old days when there was no internet.

[The Dad Fisherman]

did see anything on this site...word of mouth can be pretty powerful too...

[BigFish]

Though there may be less action...I try to go there when there are less ass hats!!!! Middle of the night...late afternoon. If it ain't relaxin'....I ain't interested in going!!!! Fish more....talk less!!!! I agree Paul!!

[BigFish]

Its cell phones also Paul!! I see guys stopping in the middle of catching to call others in on the fun!!!!! Screw that!!!!! If ya ain't there....ya miss out!!! Who the hell wants more peole descending on where they are fishing and fouling the good time!!! Internet Heros I guess!!!

[the point]

Seemed like Memorial Day weekend the past couple of Days,,,I've seen people leaving with fish that are Questionable about even being 28". Well hope everyones arms are nice n tired from jigging and popping them pencils...Hopefully it will clear out a bit... I've never seen it this bad. Cars parked up and down the side of the highway..Rant over

[the point]

Eels and Late night tides for now on.

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by piemma

Well, we (myself and 3 of my nephews) had a banner day at the Canal yesterday. Not that we posted anything or said anything to anyone. The problem is, OTHER PEOPLE DID!!!
So today, the circus was in town again. Thank God the fish didn't cooperate except for a 30# one of my nephews got.

A post like this is still refering to the canal and that is WAS good. Many will go because of this post just to check it out. I understand the frustration, just the modern angling world. Maybe we should add a sticky thread up about angling ethics haha. I have had many issues with people coming up to me when I'm night fishing and turning their light on me to see what I'm using, then initiating convo. Then they want to fish next to me. This is NOT how a real surfcaster should act.

Its funny, all those that write articles for OTW, post on facebook, have big circles of friends, talk to everyone - they blab about how good they do and the success theyre having where ever. People talk and others show up. Then they complain about how crowded their spots are. People just can'r resist the attention and glory!

Canals been ruined along with Cuttyhunk and all they other "in" spots to fish. You'd NEVER see anyone at Cuttyhunk, now all the allstars bring 30 guys with them to follow them around. Many other spots will continue to be ruined as guys just cant keep quiet. They'll all figure it out eventually

[sokinwet]

"Well, we (myself and 3 of my nephews) had a banner day at the Canal yesterday. Not that we posted anything or said anything to anyone. The problem is, OTHER PEOPLE DID!!!" Isn't this the internet?

[vineyardblues]

It was the other Paul.... Paul M
he did a shout out when he crossed the bridge

[Saltheart]

This is the Information Age. Yes its the internet but within minutes of someone getting a couple of fish the word goes out over the cel phones and the vulchers swoop in. In fact its a very modern technique to go with say 4 guys , spread them out along the canal , wait for a spot to get going then make the calls to bring the whole hunting party to the hot spot.

Learn to deal with it , it will never change back to the "Old Days".

[fishbones]

Fishing is stupid anyways. There are much better things to use the internet for, like porn and watching youtube videos of guys get hit in the balls with stuff. If I ever decide to fish again, I'll go in the middle of the night to places where there are no fish. That way, I can avoid the crowds.

[rizzo]

Just another heads up - I saw you posted in the boat forum about getting a 31lb bass on a bunker in narragansetts bay... the title of the thread said the fishing was hot. I told my boat buddies, they know your boat, where you launch from, they'll be hitting up your spots. Just to be safe, I told a handful of my shore buddies to post up all night at the areas you shore fish to make sure we find out if there is a night bite going on. I hope there is because me and all my north shore buddies have vacation in your area next week and we'll be out everynight. Some of my buddies have other buddies that throw tons of trash on the ground, they have no respect for anything, so sorry in advance about the litter in places. In the meantime, I'll be at the canal networking with about a dozen guys I network with down there to figure out where the bite is.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

He is right the place was an effing zoo even yesterday from the fish posted up on Monday 2 hours after catching. And if you don't think people look at that and fish the next day you are crazy. I had 2 different people tell me Monday afternoon the whole low down on the canal being on fire that don't even fish the canal. They were telling me like they were actually there. They didn't hear from word of mouth or a phone call the read a blog on Facebook. I thins its foolish myself, they couldn't have waited a couple of days to get the glory?

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

I thins its foolish myself, they couldn't have waited a couple of days to get the glory?

No kidding, whatever happened to slamming 40 pound fish and keeping it quiet and then bragging about it to everyone months later!

[Stewie]

Crowds are no fun, but anyone who can read a tide chart can tell you when the good days will be, Monday the rain helped both the fishing and the crowd control.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Stewie

Crowds are no fun, but anyone who can read a tide chart can tell you when the good days will be, Monday the rain helped both the fishing and the crowd control.

You honestly think that more than half of the people down there in the last 2 days can read a tide chart? I highly doubt it. Never-mind half of them still had plastic and price tags on their rods. These people did not read tide charts they read the internet.

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

You honestly think that more than half of the people down there in the last 2 days can read a tide chart? I highly doubt it. Never-mind half of them still had plastic and price tags on their rods. These people did not read tide charts they read the internet.

If I ever decide to fish the canal will you come with me? I figure your looks and smell will keep the crowds at a nce, safe distance.

[RIJIMMY]

paul without the internet you would never have met me and really, doesnt that make it all worth it?

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

paul without the internet you would never have met me and really, doesnt that make it all worth it?

Match.com or Craigslist casual encounters?

[GattaFish]

Originally Posted by rizzo

A post like this is still refering to the canal and that is WAS good. Many will go because of this post just to check it out. I understand the frustration, just the modern angling world. Maybe we should add a sticky thread up about angling ethics haha. I have had many issues with people coming up to me when I'm night fishing and turning their light on me to see what I'm using, then initiating convo. Then they want to fish next to me. This is NOT how a real surfcaster should act.

Its funny, all those that write articles for OTW, post on facebook, have big circles of friends, talk to everyone - they blab about how good they do and the success theyre having where ever. People talk and others show up. Then they complain about how crowded their spots are. People just can'r resist the attention and glory!

Canals been ruined along with Cuttyhunk and all they other "in" spots to fish. You'd NEVER see anyone at Cuttyhunk, now all the allstars bring 30 guys with them to follow them around. Many other spots will continue to be ruined as guys just cant keep quiet. They'll all figure it out eventually

His post was out of frustration on an already blown up spot, but the rest of the stuff I Could not have said it any better ......... Some of the articles submitted are written by the Biggest hypocrites EVER............

Quick TRUE story.... I was awakened by two guys who fished with one of the SELF proclaimed superstars talking about what was caught the night before and the biggest fish was around 15#.

Later that day the superstar told me he got a 30# that night . Can you say BUSTED..... I still laugh at this.... Pretty funny when people actually believe their own B.S.

[chapinfisherman]

I would credit that to OTW facebook page

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by fishbones

Match.com or Craigslist casual encounters?

AshleyMadison.com

or whats that site for over 40's only?

[Jackbass]

I like the Internet to read great short stories about men who fish in extreme ways.

I also learned that some of the things I do are defined behaviors who knew? Lol
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[PRBuzz]

Don't forget that many of the B&T's post on FB fishing being weighed in on their scale!
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[Justfishin']

I agree, it's the instantaneous burn of an IPhone. Last Oct. I was fishing in a spot with one other guy who was down the beach40-50 yards; I hooked a30's, he saw my rod bent and came over to see what I was doing. He called his buddies and within 20 mins there were 6-7 trucks, lights and noise. Fish moved out. I hate that.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by sokinwet

"Well, we (myself and 3 of my nephews) had a banner day at the Canal yesterday. Not that we posted anything or said anything to anyone. The problem is, OTHER PEOPLE DID!!!" Isn't this the internet?

It is but the damage was already done. You would know that if you were there today. If I had posted yesterday, I would be as guilty as the guys who did. If you notice I said it was LOUSY today. If that's a spot burn then you should get you *&^& out of bed at 2 AM tomorrow and go.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by chapinfisherman

I would credit that to OTW facebook page

Great point my friend

[Pete F.]

The canal is a place everyone should fish once. I think it is not really what I go fishing for, of course I am kind of anti-social anyways. I don't mind it in the wee hours.

[timmah]

It was so crowded I was forced to resort to RI tactics.

[MAKAI]

Never understood the need to ego stroke oneself by giving a report. Act like you've caught a fish before. Btw fishing magazines are evil.
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