So How Far Would You Go?

[FishermanTim]

So I guess the "No Tresspassing" signs are for everyone else but you?
Maybe the signs weren't in English?

You're complaining because someone else is doing the same thing as you?

We hear of more access lost year after year, and then we hear "tales" like this and start to understand why!

[wader-dad]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

We hear of more access lost year after year, and then we hear "tales" like this and start to understand why!

I hope you don't see Greg as telling tales that result in lost access. Greg is a known really good surfcaster and people may be following him to spots. Its possible. When some fisherman come in and leave garbage all over that is the fastest way to lose access.

[Grampa Greg]

Originally Posted by wader-dad

I hope you don't see Greg as telling tales that result in lost access. Greg is a known really good surfcaster and people may be following him to spots. Its possible. When some fisherman come in and leave garbage all over that is the fastest way to lose access.

Thanks Rob,

I almost forgot which site this was for a second.

GG

[DZ]

I've had rocks thrown at me at night while on a perch at Old Harbor on Block. Also had a shotgun shot over my head in the same place during broad daylight. Had the lug nuts removed from the vehicle I was fishing from one night at Black Rock. Back in the old days were not for the faint of heart.
DZ

[bloocrab]

Spiteful hypocrisy will gain you nothing positive... in no way,form or shape. I first heard these words from my elementary school principal many, many moons ago......."2 wrongs don't make a right"

It's happened to all of us. There's really nothing you can do about it, ...nothing morally right that is.
I do understand your frustration though. A lot of planning can go into any one given night. Sometimes I head out just because I can. Other nights I head out because I have a serious plan. Those nights hurt the most when ruined by situations like this. Someone who doesn't take this as seriously as yourself may not understand your aggravation. Heading out late at night (a work-night no-less), drive an hour, walk 45 minutes.......shadows on your perch....you were so set on fishing that spot, so much time put into finding it, getting there....it's not only physical it's mental at that point.
You just have to step back...outside of yourself....like into a "Raven" state ....take a deep breath.......put those rocks down, hang up your phone.....fish from a distance, but enough to see what they're doing...(meaning if they're catching, or even know what they're doing) evaluate what type of fishermen they are. Learn from what you see. If you pass them on the trail or back at the parking area....talk of seals, sharks and dogfish and how abundant they have become in that spot, how much things have changed...but that you like the serenity and view of the skyline from there. You have made many personal memories at this spot , fishing and non-fishing related. You and your partner often spend nights under the moon-lit sky in your birthday suits due to its seclusion. Then ask them their names....shake their hands, firmly...when they try to pull away, hold on and sexily smile at them.

Then tell them....."Hope to see you guys again"

[piemma]

I my younger days I would throw guys off "my rock" and get really pissed about it. Like a crazy man really.

Now, I just move. In the surf I have enough spots where I can hide. In my boat I have 1/2 dozen go to spots that you'd never think would hold a fish.

Just have a good backup plan.

[Tagger]

I'm sure the two guys, have told other guys of your catch .. It's over, move on .. I was pushed out and landed on another spot that was better , I fished it for years . It's all part of the game ..