Sure is Sad........

[Clammer]

OH Silly People >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just Remember [STAR} running in the FMS on the threadmill >>>>>>>>>>>>

[nightfighter]

And here's the difference between then and now when it comes to the internet and fishing; Cheaters and chest beaters were quietly shamed out of the picture instead of being made into heroes or the focus of attack....

We just did it (fishing). And didn't judge so much in public.... It was for enjoyment of both the activity and the people....

[piemma]

You are so right Ross. In 94 and 95 we hammered 20 to 30# fish by the hundreds at the 2nd Rip, Mission Bell, High Head and Peaked Hill Bar. No one except the guys who were there knew anything about it.
I was fishing with Lanny Grazini, Tony C, George Calzone, #^&#^&#^&#^&y Conyouer (sp), Steve Mills, and occasionally Luchini. No one other than them knew anything. Guys would ask us "where are the fish?"
We'd send them to Long Nook or Coast Guard beach.

[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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[bart]

Originally Posted by Clammer

bART /just roll one /Look up & stare at the sky over the water til it turns to night …………….…...then all those stars .it will quickly calm you down in awe of this universe &&&&&&&&&&&& ENJOY ><><>

I.ve been blue crab watching this week .not catching .just watching how they move , set things up .etc its all good

Thanks, Mike and I feel ya. It used to be that way for me, burn and enjoy feeling like you’re on another planet.. catching was a bonus... it just costs a lot of money to go that now and I’d still like to go large in the places I used to find them.., with hardly anyone around. I guess times have changed... I need to adapt or ...

That’s cool about the blue crabs...
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[bart]

Originally Posted by l.i.fish.in.vt

Bart,i am so secretive sometimes i forget where i am.still fish just about every night from early may till late october,really could care less what others are doing or saying.my 2 passions in life are fishing and skiing,i accept the fact that some days are good and some days not so good but nevertheless i keep doing what i love as long as i am able to it.at 65 i feel real luckly to still do what i do the way i do it.

I hear you and I appreciate the convos we’ve had. I respect what do. Thanks for chiming in.
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[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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[bart]

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, input. Just frustrating the way things are going, but I’ll adapt.

And I apologize for all the singular quotes... been on this site for 15 years (that’s awesome) but still don’t know how to do singular quotes

Thanks all, tight lines
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[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Clammer

OH Silly People >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just Remember [STAR} running in the FMS on the threadmill >>>>>>>>>>>>

[piemma]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

It's Clammer code, Tony. I didn't understand it either but I love Mike so WTF, roll one and burn.

[nightfighter]

He is referring to the afterhours treadmill races at the hotel after a TFCTFN years ago.... Starfish, (missed here for some years) was a fan favorite, before Redlite and the Bombas got in the competition.... Not sure what FMS stands for though.


editors note; I was driving home when it all went down.

[Clammer]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Tony knows very, very well

[Clammer]

just think of all the memories we had [NOT} fishing ……………………………..….. the 4 legs , TCTFF , Hooters, wakes, ride abouts, parking lots {GS] Ferry Boats rides <

some of the characters we have met . thru this site

the Cutty trips .especially the ones at Gregs Place ………..awesome //PRICELESS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEST DRESSED <><><>

&&&&&&&&&&&& a bunch of other fu c kin shi t ><><

[Got Stripers]

Hooters nights were fun, beer, wings, stories and nice tee shirts. Cook outs at Mikes shop always fun and good eats.
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[Guppy]

Originally Posted by piemma

I'm a regular poster. No longer a regular fisherperson....until next year...maybe.

I guess I meant just regular person, u ain’t that by a long shot

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Guppy

I guess I meant just regular person, u ain’t that by a long shot

Thanks Ray. Really miss the boat. Gonna downsize next year, buy a smaller place and a boat.

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Clammer

just think of all the memories we had [NOT} fishing ……………………………..….. the 4 legs , TCTFF , Hooters, wakes, ride abouts, parking lots {GS] Ferry Boats rides <

some of the characters we have met . thru this site

the Cutty trips .especially the ones at Gregs Place ………..awesome //PRICELESS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEST DRESSED <><><>

&&&&&&&&&&&& a bunch of other fu c kin shi t ><><

Yup....fish catches get forgotten.....the other fun stuff is what gets remembered

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by Guppy

I’m enjoying the hell out of this thread, just saying

me too

[hq2]

Yeah, posts aren’t what they were 10 years ago. I think there are 3 reasons

1. Facebook

2. The fishing has declined a bit.

3. The site and people are getting old. I mean, if you like at the start dates for the posters, most have been on the site for 15 years or more. Hey, we need some new posters!
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[MakoMike]

Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

[Guppy]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

This

[Cool Beans]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

Does someone hold a gun to your head to make you read the political posts. I've never even read one of them!!

Yes.... first Clinton held a stinky cigar to my head, then Obama's Muslim friends made me read it... and now Trump makes me read it because I'm scared the Mexicans are gonna get me.

Seriously though: this post was never meant to be negative or illicit rude comments. It was just a simple fisherman missing how it used to be, where most of the conversations were on fishing, friends, family fun, boats, kayaks, and fishing from rocks. We are fishermen and not politicians.... they tell lies for a living.. we tell them for a hobby.

[Redsoxticket]

All will change to the better when the website is upgraded hopefully before most of us are in our grave.
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[piemma]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

All will change to the better when the website is upgraded hopefully before most of us are in our grave.
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What would you like to see?

[Redsoxticket]

Originally Posted by piemma

What would you like to see?

I will name two and maybe other members can contribute to the list.......

Upload pics and video directly from mobile devices.

Clean up the sponsor forums, add new sponsors that are committed to being active otherwise delete inactive sponsors.
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[chris L]

Originally Posted by niko

Ur such a cumt
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Use die fotze or die muschi . its german with the same meaning and won't be changed to &^%*$@

Oh yeah the reason I was here .
Political forum FOOOOEYYYY . Never been there in all the years IT has been on the site . There are certain things that are not worth the argument over someone else's opinion that doesn't jive with your own . I very seldom talk religion or politics with humans and neither topic are even in the same realm . It is just me !

I deleted the rest
Nevermind

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

I will name two and maybe other members can contribute to the list.......

Upload pics and video directly from mobile devices.

Clean up the sponsor forums, add new sponsors that are committed to being active otherwise delete inactive sponsors.
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All valid suggestions. The sponsor point is well taken. Habs is still at the top of almost every page.

For what it's worth, I'm not sure John is into the site the way he once was. Lot of work with very little monetary return.

[JohnR]

He wants me to do the update I've promised the last 67 years ; )

I don't blame him

Originally Posted by piemma

All valid suggestions. The sponsor point is well taken. Habs is still at the top of almost every page.

For what it's worth, I'm not sure John is into the site the way he once was. Lot of work with very little monetary return.

What I was doing for a while was putting this site (and fishing) in front of my family and the mortgage. Sorry - can't do.

If someone with a bit of tech and fishing prowess wanted to partner ; ) I would consider it.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by JohnR

He wants me to do the update I've promised the last 67 years ; )

I don't blame him





What I was doing for a while was putting this site (and fishing) in front of my family and the mortgage. Sorry - can't do.

If someone with a bit of tech and fishing prowess wanted to partner ; ) I would consider it.

John, I hope you didn't take my comment as criticism.

[bassballer]

Originally Posted by piemma

Thanks Ray. Really miss the boat. Gonna downsize next year, buy a smaller place and a boat.

That's the ticket Paul. Hope to see you out on the water again next year.