3 spots....

[RIJIMMY]

[QUOTE=luds;801833]Your statement is condradicting itself. You start by saying what a nightmare it was that you posted a pic because people wanted info and to follow you. Then you say that it's unfair that he's getting some grief for it. He's just getting grief because people don't want to see him have the experience you had.

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I didnt say that.
no one wanted info from me or to follow me. they were from people who knew where I was fishing and were fishing miles from me, bitching that I was giving away spots and info! I got grief for just posting pics. Crazy.
I know you guys mean well, but its a little overkill. if people want to share pics/stories, more power to them. Something tells me this guys not a rookie and knows what he is doing.

[luds]

I didnt say that.
no one wanted info from me or to follow me. they were from people who knew where I was fishing and were fishing miles from me, bitching that I was giving away spots and info! I got grief for just posting pics. Crazy.
I know you guys mean well, but its a little overkill. if people want to share pics/stories, more power to them. Something tells me this guys not a rookie and knows what he is doing.

Gotcha. Definitely misunderstood though I see where they were coming from. Not saying it's right. Just that if you have a group of guys and they know where each other is fishing and then one starts posting pics they're broadcasting where fish are without even trying to do it.

Basically, if everyone worried about themselves and didn't chase posts or reports this wouldn't be an issue but that's not how it is. The only way to remedy this is to keep your catch to yourself as it's happening. Everyone does there own thing and then share the results later. Don't have to talk about when and where.

If we were all true veterans we would freeze any fish over 40lbs and then thaw them out in late November and take them into the surf for some photo ops, then post pics

You're right. This is overkill!!!!!

[RIJIMMY]

[QUOTE=luds;801847]If we were all true veterans we would freeze any fish over 40lbs and then thaw them out in late November and take them into the surf for some photo ops, then post pics

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then you could win one of BB's sweet plugs in the late season contest!

[Striper_Haven_03]

Originally Posted by luds

Yours statements condradict themselves. You start by saying what a nightmare it was that you posted a pic because people wanted info and to follow you. Then you say that it's unfair that he's getting some grief for it. He's just getting grief because people don't want to see him have the experience you had.

Surf spots and the canal are two different things and for the most part the "respected anglers" pics show up weeks after the fish hit the scale or are released.

I hope the dude nails a 50. Just think he might want to worry a little about what info he is sharing. If my fishing partner was posting this stuff we wouldn't be on speaking terms right now.



Don't hate the playa, hate the game.

fAter reading many of these replys I am done posting here. I guess I should have thought about what I posted and what it could turn into. My fishing partner does know about the pics posted but whats he gonna say. The guy never caught a fish over 40" 3 years ago, and now he a regular of 30+ lbers...why...cause I showed him MY spots. Not taking credit for his fish, he still lands them and is a great fisherman, I just took the leg work (tides,wind,current,rocks,bars,etc) out of the equation, which is 75% of surfcasting. The first time he fished we me he landed a 35lber and thought it was a 50...he went from chaing birds and schoolies to 35#ers virtually overnight. I wish I had that luxury 12 years ago. He is a great fishing partner and even better friend and I am just happy/lucky to share these experiences with him.


While I do enjoy reading some of the replys, I dont think posting on this site is for me. I guess I should have thought about that before. As they say hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20. Hope you all have a great and safe season.

-Fireman

[bart]

I think you took a lot of the responses the wrong way. most people are just trying to help you out. keep on posting, we want to see a pic of that 50 that's out there.

[Back Beach]

Keep the pics and reports coming, they're great. You might just want to delay the release by 2-3 weeks to keep the hounds off your trail or simply say you caught them in the canal. That's what I do.

[Vogt]

I dont think anyone is trying to give him grief. Just seems like fair warning to me.

Talking fish with anybody (outside of your circle) is a dangerous game when your a surfcaster. Posting pictures is even more dangerous.

[Poncho]

Striper haven you fish hard man I am impressed I love to read your post and see the pics. I am fortunate enough to fish with some of the best guys on this site and I understand what it means to not blow up a spot that I was lucky enough to be taken to and educated on how to fish. Please don’t be discouraged as timing is everything, and spot poachers may not be as successful as you. Keep it up I am rooting for you to get that 50

[ProfessorM]

I am sorry to say I got a feeling you are going to regret ever posting those pics with so much background and your addy so specific, but that is just my 2 cents. Like Chris said next year at this time of year I would expect some company. Hope I am wrong. We have all had an instance where we regretted telling the loose lips sink ships type person about a good nite at a specific spot. A good learning experience here for people that have fav. spots that they want to remain their own after hard work. Sorry for your loss and hope you get the one you are after.

[keeperreaper]

Not too hard to figure out where given the information you have disclosed on the site whether intentional or not. I went through it on the tuna forum. People following my boat, looking at the spread, etc. My own fault. I posted pics and reports constantly. I dont have a problem helping people but there come a point. I don't post many reports and if so it is vague and long past since the fish was caught. I feel your pain.

[Sea Dangles]

The damage is done already,You can contribute to the site without biting the nose,despite the face.
As you experienced,there are some folks(dooshbags) that will try to mow your lawn despite the hundreds of miles of coastline.

[Rmarsh]

Another good poster lost due to unnessary negative comments.

[numbskull]

What "negative comments" are you referring to?
All I see are people congratulating him but warning him not to be too open.
The VS line was obviously in jest and meant not for S_Haven, but rather for those of us (Luds included) who like to spend money on fancy fishing tackle.

[JohnR]

SH - definitely a mixed thread of encouragement, advice (sometimes prickly), and as usual, the peanut gallery.

Be happy - you have a nice roll going. I couldn't stumble over a nice fish the past week .

[DMenace]

How about some pix of those Forrest Fires, they must be awesome to see? Those can be the only "spot-burning" pictures you post until you hit your #50.

[JoeBass]

I know that spot! You head down the main road and turn left where the old barn burned to the ground about 10 years ago. Make a right where there used to be that tire on the side of the road. Its down there.

[JoeBass]

seriously, I hope you keep posting. Really inspired by great fisherman like you. The thing you said about knowing the tides, wind, current, structure, etc. is so true. These are the things it takes long hours and good fish sense to learn and what makes a really good fisherman vs. a lucky one. Hats of to you.

[Bronko]

Why was that thread pulled? I am with Chris, I never start trouble here but there are countless threads about. Muggings and 'spot wars' that get little or no attention or scrutiny. Why pull this one? Is it fisherman specific? An incident like this needs some the antiseptic sunlight, this isn't googan on googan crime or a canal mugging, this is two legit striperman battling over turf. Needs to be discussed.
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