Spot burning and surf etiquette

[Strider]

You don't step on bass to remove hooks and then kick them back into the water. If you can't hold a fish and remove the hooks, then get a lip lock device. Bottom line, respect the fishery.

[bloocrab]

"Don't even take up fishing, it's already over-crowded and over-rated"....


Drink Beer, it costs less -

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

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Drink Beer, it costs less -

Golf is the other 4 letter sport and its easier on the wallett and the marriage...

Choggie - I have thought of it in the past. But that is also part of the mission statement here at S-B. To allow fishers to become better anglers, more involved and more aware, and to give back to the fishing community....

I think MakoMike would be writing for another site

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Golf is the other 4 letter sport and its easier on the wallett and the marriage...

I don't know about easier on the wallet....or marriage. Everytime you want to golf 18 it is going to cost you at least $40 (and thats w/out a cart)and at least 5 hours of prime (for the wife) daytime hours to do it. and not to mention the $2 a ball for everyone that i put in the woods.....and thats usually at least a 1/2 dozen per nine.


definitely not easier on the wallet

[Arno]

I should've mentioned this in my post up above... but I have a friend who sometimes comes fishing with us. Great guy, however... All you'd have to do is come with us and write down everything he does. You'll have enough what-not-to-do etiquette tips to last a lifetime. <insert frowning icon here>

[striprman]

Get offa my rock

[tattoobob]

Tell them to take up golf or bowling

[chipwood]

I've seen so many guys fishing I've never seen before out there. This time of year brings 'em out anyway. There's always been magazines or books telling guys where to go and they'll always be guys or gals writing to make a buck. But being on the web I see so many guys looking for clues and spots and what to use, it's pretty unbeleivable. That's what happens with all the modes of communication and information. What ever happened to going out there and learning the hard way. Everyone wants instant gratification. It took me years before I was able to learn spots when I was younger. Meeting the right person on the water or just getting lucky and finally figuring things out. When I see guys spouting on the web or guys writing specifics in a magazine to make themselves look like they're some kind of master fisherman makes me sick. What about all those guys who've spent years learning to catch fish with their mouths shut. I'm not gonna discourage anyone from fishing because over time the people who fish to be trendy will fall to the wayside and the guys who really enjoy and respect the water will keep at it. As a person whose passionate about fishing there's a time to open your mouth and there's also a time to keep it shut.

[Bazza]

When fishing on a Jetty, leave the radio at home or in the car.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by chipwood

I've seen so many guys fishing I've never seen before out there. This time of year brings 'em out anyway. There's always been magazines or books telling guys where to go and they'll always be guys or gals writing to make a buck. But being on the web I see so many guys looking for clues and spots and what to use, it's pretty unbeleivable. That's what happens with all the modes of communication and information. What ever happened to going out there and learning the hard way. Everyone wants instant gratification. It took me years before I was able to learn spots when I was younger. Meeting the right person on the water or just getting lucky and finally figuring things out. When I see guys spouting on the web or guys writing specifics in a magazine to make themselves look like they're some kind of master fisherman makes me sick. What about all those guys who've spent years learning to catch fish with their mouths shut. I'm not gonna discourage anyone from fishing because over time the people who fish to be trendy will fall to the wayside and the guys who really enjoy and respect the water will keep at it. As a person whose passionate about fishing there's a time to open your mouth and there's also a time to keep it shut.

good post

[Striperknight]

If you travel to another state to fish take the time to learn the fish size regs and limits.