Is the old guard losing it?

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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

Are we who have 20 years in the surf or more slipping? is a new breed of hero emerging? Is Eben the new master? Maybe the drive is gone, maybe we cant keep up with these young bucks? does it matter if you fish 7 nights a week? Hmmmmmmmm
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I have read this whole thread from start to finish and only have one question to ask.

so heres to you #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& since you started all this!!!!

how old are you and what makes you think you are part of the old guard???? Has it occurred to you that there are fishermen out there 20 years older than you that think YOU are the NEW GUARD????



Perspective (if you pay attention to it) is everything.

To answer your Question Jenn, to me it matters not how old I am but that I have surfished for stripers for 20yrs, In my book thats someone who put there time in regardless of age.........

No, there is no one out there who thinks of me as the "new guard"

My definition of new guard? The guy who has been surfishing for 5 years or less......................

I am certainly not an old timer by anymeans but I have earned my place! I have paid my dues , I have pounded the beach and I have done it on my own.I have not just fell out of my truck wanting an instant 50 when I have fished only a few seasons.

Difference between new guard old guard.

New guard way= "where did you catch those fish"

old guard= "Nice fish, good job" ( notice not asking for a spot)

New guard= " thanks for the tip bud, I went to your spot but got skunked, I know you said the bite was on eels but I used a rainbow bomber instead! why did I get skunked"

Old Guard= " Thanks for the tip, slammed them on eels tonight, you were right ! "

New guard= " hope you dont mind , I took five of my buds to that spot where you took me the other night, we cant wait to go back! "

Old guard= " Enjoyed your company, thanks for putting me on some fish, call me if you want company again, better yet I will invite you if I find some down my way, thanks again"


Is anyone getting the picture yet!!!!!