Spot X

[RIJIMMY]

What I dont get is that a few months before in OTW, there was a 4 page article on fishing PJ light. It went into more detail (hence the 4 pages) than Steve's article. Why wasnt anyone upset about that?
Steve works in a tackle shop, obviously he knows the impact of his article, I truly do not think its a big deal and I fish 4 of teh 5 spots he mentions.
Everyone, regardless of skill level, commitment, expensive tackle, knowledge has a right to fish any of these spots, whenever they want. The serious bass fisherman do not have anymore right to these spots than total googs.

[piemma]

RIJimmy:
You missed the point....at least the point Bryan and I were making. I don't care where anyone fishes. I've done this long enough so I have seen the sharpies come and go. The point is the article brought increased pressure on certain spots. This leads to problems with the public because of litter, parking, peeing, noise etc.
Steve wrote an article on PJ. So what? You ever have a problem with crowds at PJ? No, because it's a tough place to fish and you have to work for your fish. Besides, it's public access with lots of public parking. Try to fit more than 2 trucks at the private access to the A-Frame. Different story.
So, let's open the Kimona to every good spot that has limited access and throw the entire RI surf fishing scene into a real mess. How about you start with your 5 favorite spots and give directions to everyone and include where to cast and what to use and how to fish it.
And to quote you "Everyone, regardless of skill level, commitment, expensive tackle, knowledge has a right to fish any of these spots, whenever they want. The serious bass fisherman do not have anymore right to these spots than total googs."

So that's my point.....

[RIROCKHOUND]

Jim, what he said...
I had NO problem with them being there, I never felt crowded etc.. I just wanted to make a point that I felt the article brought more attention/people to that spot...
Also, I bet that the weekend after the PJ article came out, there were more people there...
The total googs have as much right to fish wherever they want, you're right... but in my opinion they shouldnt have detailed info handed to them on a silver platter... earn your spots/stripes is all I ask.. god knows I have/still am earning mine...
Bryan

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Jim, what he said...
... earn your spots/stripes is all I ask.. god knows I have/still am earning mine...
Bryan

My feelings exactly. Allot of us work hard for our info. It's a slap in the face when it's given away by someone who knows better.

[choggieman]

And to think we get ridiculed for being upset over the article! I guess the proof is in the pudding. There is and will be an influx of new faces in those 5 spots and most of the other spots on the shore between goose and nap. Piemma and rirockhound are just affirming what many of us feared..........Thanks guys. I have seen many a new face with a 5 gallon bucket and a lantern at a place very near one of the spots mckenna mentioned, so the effect will be felt in other areas near to his 5 spots.

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by choggieman

Thanks guys. I have seen many a new face with a 5 gallon bucket and a lantern at a place very near one of the spots mckenna mentioned, so the effect will be felt in other areas near to his 5 spots.

That is to be expected this time of year. Fall brings the White Bucket Brigade out in force. Always has. I never used to fish before Labor Day back when I was a card carrying member.

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

... earn your spots/stripes is all I ask.. god knows I have/still am earning mine...
Bryan

I think this really is at the root of it all. How many of us had a grandfather or father teach us how to fish, without ever really giving much direct information...they led us and with their help we really learned (earned) on our own.

It's really about instant gratification anyway and cheap thrills. The vast majority of people don't care about being a good surfcaster, they just want to catch the fish.

People have the freedom to do what they want, but if your aim is to help preserve the tradition, there's nothing wrong with a little protectionisim. Just keep away from my spots

-spence

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by spence

I think this really is at the root of it all. How many of us had a grandfather or father teach us how to fish, without ever really giving much direct information...they led us and with their help we really learned (earned) on our own.

-spence

Or learned it all on there own. My father is a great man, but DAMN why couldn't he have fished??!?!?!?!?!?!

[RIJIMMY]

I guess I still dont get it.
PIe, I'd gladly post my favorite spots, but I cannot honeslty say anyone would catch fish there.
I'm 99% sure I know where spot X is, based on what you described. I had my best night in the surf there 2 years ago. Since then, nothing special.
I really cant debate this becasue I dont feel strongly about it. Most spots I fish, like PJ, have lots of parking and access. They hold good fish, although I dont catch any, and yet I'm alone 99% of the time.

[RIJIMMY]

Whats with the "white bucket" comments? I carry my eels in one, where do you carry yours? Waders?