Sure is Sad........

[bart]

I don’t understand the “new post” thing. I’ve never once had to click on that and be directed towards the political forum. I just go to the home page and click on stripertalk and just choose what forums I want to view. Usually end up here.

As far as fishing goes, social media has really destroyed my passion for the sportt. Even when I’m not on FB and IG, you can still tell when people are posting real time reports. It’s turned into an absolute chit show out there, even in once quiet places. Just not worth the headache anymore .

I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

And I agree with what was stated earlier. I’m not anti comm, I held a permit at one point. I’m more disgusted with what I see from the rec community. I’m all for game fish status at this point.
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[Cool Beans]

Originally Posted by bart

I don’t understand the “new post” thing. I’ve never once had to click on that and be directed towards the political forum. I just go to the home page and click on stripertalk and just choose what forums I want to view. Usually end up here.

As far as fishing goes, social media has really destroyed my passion for the sportt. Even when I’m not on FB and IG, you can still tell when people are posting real time reports. It’s turned into an absolute chit show out there, even in once quiet places. Just not worth the headache anymore .

I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

And I agree with what was stated earlier. I’m not anti comm, I held a permit at one point. I’m more disgusted with what I see from the rec community. I’m all for game fish status at this point.
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So we post day old posts about fish and friendship... post your fishing stories here and not on social media,,,, to hell with FB and other sites.... like a true fisherman never actually tell "where" you are fishing exactly but it doesn't hurt to tell members "how" you were fishing ..

You guys do realize about 70% of fishing is the BS story you tell afterwords? Have fun catch fish and help each other be better fisherman..... its not a battle or a war.. just have fun.. enjoy the water, friends, family and above all else enjoy FISHING... stop being a bunch of old farts being A holes

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[bart]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

So we post day old posts about fish and friendship... post your fishing stories here and not on social media,,,, to hell with FB and other sites.... like a true fisherman never actually tell "where" you are fishing exactly but it doesn't hurt to tell members "how" you were fishing ..

You guys do realize about 70% of fishing is the BS story you tell afterwords? Have fun catch fish and help each other be better fisherman..... its not a battle or a war.. just have fun.. enjoy the water, friends, family and above all else enjoy FISHING... stop being a bunch of old farts being A holes

Dude I’m 36 years old and don’t need the lecture. I’m probably one of the most secretive people on this site. I’ll make my own decisions as far as what me makes me happy.
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[Cool Beans]

Originally Posted by bart

Dude I’m 36 years old and don’t need the lecture. I’m probably one of the most secretive people on this site. I’ll make my own decisions as far as what me makes me happy.
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I definitely wasn't directing anything towards any one individual, but more complaining how slow this site has become. I honestly think the political forum ruins things a bit. Political opinions and all out arguments in that forum, I feel sours some people from fishing with other people. My only point to this thread was I REALLY miss the old site where it mostly fishing talk. Especially in the current environment, politics should be far from fishing. I get mad at myself every time I read that forum as it has become nothing but the same 2 sides telling each other they are full of crap or racists. Ya I know "then, don't click on that forum Dummy" but when its the only thing to read, I cant help but read it. It's like when you were in the bathroom (Pre smart phone) and would read anything near the toilet, including the back of the shampoo bottle or toothpaste. Ok my rant is done... for a while this site was like Field and Stream was for me as a kid... it left me feeling entertained and educated about fishing and family. I miss that.... and to me.... that is sad.

[bart]

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

I definitely wasn't directing anything towards any one individual, but more complaining how slow this site has become. I honestly think the political forum ruins things a bit. Political opinions and all out arguments in that forum, I feel sours some people from fishing with other people. My only point to this thread was I REALLY miss the old site where it mostly fishing talk. Especially in the current environment, politics should be far from fishing. I get mad at myself every time I read that forum as it has become nothing but the same 2 sides telling each other they are full of crap or racists. Ya I know "then, don't click on that forum Dummy" but when its the only thing to read, I cant help but read it. It's like when you were in the bathroom (Pre smart phone) and would read anything near the toilet, including the back of the shampoo bottle or toothpaste. Ok my rant is done... for a while this site was like Field and Stream was for me as a kid... it left me feeling entertained and educated about fishing and family. I miss that.... and to me.... that is sad.

Totally agree with your sentiments and again my apologies. Tight lines
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[piemma]

Originally Posted by bart

I also think there’s way less fish around, at least inshore. I know where to still find them, but it’s just too much time for not much of a reward at this point.

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Hey my friend, I live in the "interior" called Burrillville. When I was fishing 100 nights a year it was Narragansett, Watch Hill, Tiverton or the Cape. Everyone of those were 125+ mile R/T.

Back in the 80s, pre-moratorium, during the moratorium and after the moratorium. I got skunked for 2 Friggin" years coming out for the moratorium.
You mentions "too much effort for not much reward" If you are a Striper fisherman, that was what you did. Now, everyone goes to the Canal with their smartphones and waits for a post with a pole number so they can kill a 40 and, after they take a million selfies, they throw that noble fish in a god damn dumpster.

[bart]

Originally Posted by piemma

Hey my friend, I live in the "interior" called Burrillville. When I was fishing 100 nights a year it was Narragansett, Watch Hill, Tiverton or the Cape. Everyone of those were 125+ mile R/T.

Back in the 80s, pre-moratorium, during the moratorium and after the moratorium. I got skunked for 2 Friggin" years coming out for the moratorium.
You mentions "too much effort for not much reward" If you are a Striper fisherman, that was what you did. Now, everyone goes to the Canal with their smartphones and waits for a post with a pole number so they can kill a 40 and, after they take a million selfies, they throw that noble fish in a god damn dumpster.

I hear you, Paul. I used to make the drive from Franklin 3-4 nights a week. I guess I just need to adapt. Thanks for sharing
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