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View Poll Results: Rate Yourself As A Fisherman!
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Novice.....Just Enjoy Being Out There On The Water!
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12.86% |
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Average....I Do Alright, Catch My Share!
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Good Fisherman, My Skills Are Better Than Average!
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41.43% |
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Great Fisherman! Need I Say More?!
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8.57% |
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08-18-2013, 09:14 PM
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#31
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,691
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I suck 
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08-19-2013, 08:06 AM
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#32
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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the poll would have been a lot more fun if the poll wasn't anonymous   |
The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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08-19-2013, 08:30 AM
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#33
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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Originally Posted by numbskull
Unfortunately, the fish do the actual voting.
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yup... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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08-19-2013, 08:44 AM
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#34
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Geez, if 5/0 is below average and ProfessorM is just average, I should just sell all my gear beacause I stink. I grew up boat fishing with my dad and was pretty good at it. Then I started surf fishing about 5 or 6 years ago because I wanted to fish more than just on weekends. I fish when I have the opportunity, which isn't always the best time to be out there. Sometimes I do all right, other times I get skunked, but I almost always enjoy myself.
I'm definitely still learning and still make the occasional stupid mistake (like last night). I've been lucky to fish with some guys who I consider to be in the top 10% of striped bass fishermen in this area, and have been able to learn from them. I hope to be able to move up to novice within a couple more years.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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08-19-2013, 08:48 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Some days I'm great! Some days I suck. It depends on the fish not on my skills. If they are where you are then you are a superstar. If they aren't then you're a bum.
Last edited by piemma; 08-19-2013 at 04:07 PM..
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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08-19-2013, 09:24 AM
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#36
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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From boat- Average
From shore this year, I suck!
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1 @ 32 Pledge. Our beloved Striped Bass are in trouble AGAIN.
I fished through the lean years and don't want to live through another collapse of the stock.
2 fish @ 28" is ridiculous.
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08-19-2013, 09:38 AM
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#37
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
Posts: 1,627
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Lots of room for improvement and so much still to learn...
I agree with George the fish do the actual voting.
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08-19-2013, 10:02 AM
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#38
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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Where's the "fishing god" category???
I think I'm above average, but then I also think I'm a legend in my own mind so that takes care of that! 
Then if you compare my catch / miss ratio we're talking a whole other category!  |
I am a legend in my own mind! 
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08-19-2013, 10:07 AM
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#39
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Fish Fear Me...I know this because every time I go fishing they go off and hide.
Just me presence shut down an Entire Harbor this past Saturday
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-19-2013, 10:11 AM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
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We eat a lot of chicken an hot dogs at our house.
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08-19-2013, 10:58 AM
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#41
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Hampton, CT
Posts: 1,076
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Saltwater, below par. Freshwater, above, but not on same scale with many, as clearly this is a sport where the more time you spend at it, usually the better you are, and I have other sports and family to enjoy. With the time I spend at it, I feel I am of the top 10%, but the bottom of that 10%!! Did a few money tournaments back before the economy crashed, and my results showed I was right. Big thing is to enjoy it, and I really try to help others, and unless they are rude, I don't mind dealing with "googans"...they are just trying to enjoy the day (or night) as well. Been there, done that...! Love time on the water. Period.
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08-19-2013, 03:20 PM
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#42
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5/0
Johnny I like your style your one of the good guys that flys under the radar...
Your laid back,more like one speed happy go lucky , your a good fisherman as far as I'Am concerned
I'd put you up there with T O and Backbeach,Angler229,Keeperreaper,Bronko and the Chitbag Westport!
Keep fishing my man!
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Right back at ya Bob! Its always a great time whenever we hang out wether it be at your killer playoff parties, on a frozen lake, or at the hole jiggin. I really appreciate the fact I know some good fisherman that I've learned a lot from, and you're deffinately one of the great ones. As far as me being as good as you and the aformentioned company.... I highly doubt it, but I'll take it . I can think of one occaison when I caught more fish than jay, and I marked it in my log book LOL Tight lines brother! |
something clever and related to fishing
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08-19-2013, 04:34 PM
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Wishin' for fishin'
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Brockton
Posts: 1,651
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I've "lost" too many big fish to rate myself as good. Persistent perhaps.
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08-19-2013, 06:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
Posts: 1,947
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rate your self
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fisherwomen & baitcaster
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08-19-2013, 06:36 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
Posts: 5,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherwoman
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Ha! would HARDLY call either of you "average"! I rated myself as low as possible but if we did a sliding scale based on your vote I wouldnt even be worthy of voting!  |
Simplify.......
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08-19-2013, 07:09 PM
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#46
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 249
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I feel I'm Average,Mostly fish the Ditch,I Get a Few Keepers a season. Many Shorts & Blues (not this YR.) for the Blues,Would like to fish more,don't have the time. I think I do O.K.
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L.T.#2,Surf Guy.
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08-19-2013, 07:23 PM
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#47
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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My problem is that I'm not a good liar.
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08-19-2013, 07:42 PM
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#48
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ma/RI
Posts: 307
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I suck at fishing. But I know how to tie knots and get lucky every once and a while.
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08-19-2013, 07:46 PM
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#49
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the point
I suck at fishing. But I know how to tie knots and get lucky every once and a while.
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My dad used to tell me "If you can't tie good knots, tie a lot of knots". I realized when I got older he was full of it, lol.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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08-19-2013, 10:21 PM
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#50
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Not many recs are very good anglers. Take most away from their honey hole and they are below average. Lately my enjoyment comes from new areas and targets and therefore, new techniques. A Jack of all trades , yet master of none would describe it.
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08-19-2013, 10:33 PM
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must find the fish
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Shore Ma
Posts: 712
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Whelp, i just figured out my problem... i've been taking advice from "average and below" fishermen... where's the website with the good ones?
haha... too much modesty, and humbleness.
....until it comes time to tell stories of the one that got away. haha
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08-20-2013, 12:12 AM
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New Guy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Hanover, MA
Posts: 79
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3 at best
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08-20-2013, 05:11 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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I've noticed over the years that the REALLY good ones that I've talked to always seem to reference their First/Ex Wife at some point of the conversation....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-20-2013, 09:37 AM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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First ex implies a second ex.
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08-20-2013, 09:56 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Thats "First" And/Or "Ex"
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-20-2013, 10:18 AM
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#56
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Hanover, MA
Posts: 75
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I suck but I like the drinking beer part.
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08-20-2013, 11:15 AM
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#57
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 492
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I'll echo some of the others...sometimes I'm invincible and have really gotten the hang of this fishing thing....and other times I stink and will never get good at it. been having a lot of good days this year, and I'm thankful for it.
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08-20-2013, 12:27 PM
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#58
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,264
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Thats "First" And/Or "Ex"
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I always think the same thing. At least the ones I know are either single or on a second+ marriage. To be a really good fisherman takes ALOT of time on the water. You either need to be:
A. Single
B. An understanding (read EXTREMELY) spouse
C. prepared to be single again.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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08-20-2013, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Not many recs are very good anglers. Take most away from their honey hole and they are below average. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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Yup, Take me away from my spots and im chasing my tail. |
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08-20-2013, 02:07 PM
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And the search goes on
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: cape cod
Posts: 248
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I could be a lot better , you have to put the time in . We all have lives ,work ,family,kids ,age plays a lot to do with me fishing . fatigue , the constant adrenaline rush , nocks the #^&#^&#^&#^& out of me . I fish hard for few days in a row and I'm wiped out . If I was younger "I could have been a contender "
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