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View Poll Results: Rate Yourself As A Fisherman!
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Novice.....Just Enjoy Being Out There On The Water!
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12.86% |
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Average....I Do Alright, Catch My Share!
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37.14% |
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Good Fisherman, My Skills Are Better Than Average!
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41.43% |
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Great Fisherman! Need I Say More?!
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8.57% |
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08-18-2013, 06:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 577
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I'm just happy to get out on the water. I've been lucky enough to fish a bunch with another member from this site who's has taught me a bunch when it comes slinging eels which has improved my success rate. I think it's all about watching, listening, and trial and error.
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08-18-2013, 07:32 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
Posts: 2,309
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Every time I think I am good something happens to tell me I am not. I try and follow patterns think like a fish. Follow movements etc. Then I have a moment where nothing happens as it should either for good or bad.
I had a learning experience this weekend as a matter of fact. I stood on top of a dune looking down at fish swirling slurping finning etc. eating ravenously. Decent sized as well. I grabbed my to headed down and proceeded to cast everything in the bag on top of splashes in between etc so on and so forth. I could not buy a bite. If I had a teaser with me or a fly rod it would have been game on I am certain. But I was completely unprepared to present a lure that could match. Never again.
I think being good above average has a lot to do with preparing yourself adequately to be able to catch. Not just knowing how to catch. But how to catch no matter what the forage base is. Wether it be chunks eels lures tin doesn't matter. If you want to b successful you have to be prepared.
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08-18-2013, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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i tend to Over prepare and bring everything
even the kitchen sink like a doomsday prepper
instead of traveling lighter ....which keeps me
from having as much success as i might have with
less gear. i can't walk hardly now,  so therefore i
am horrible at best. i like to float my boat the most. |
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08-18-2013, 08:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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Whenever I think I know what I'm doing I fish with someone who actually does. I then spend every opportunity picking their brain.
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08-19-2013, 08:48 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,901
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Some days I'm great! Some days I suck. It depends on the fish not on my skills. If they are where you are then you are a superstar. If they aren't then you're a bum.
Last edited by piemma; 08-19-2013 at 04:07 PM..
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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08-19-2013, 09:24 AM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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From boat- Average
From shore this year, I suck!
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1 @ 32 Pledge. Our beloved Striped Bass are in trouble AGAIN.
I fished through the lean years and don't want to live through another collapse of the stock.
2 fish @ 28" is ridiculous.
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08-31-2013, 10:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bean Town
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Some days I'm great! Some days I suck. It depends on the fish not on my skills. If they are where you are then you are a superstar. If they aren't then you're a bum.
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That just about sums it up.
The only time that real skill is involved is when fish are there but do not want to feed, or when they are in the vicinity but need to be located. |
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09-03-2013, 02:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: South County
Posts: 1,070
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I'm pretty good at catching fish, but where I really shine is talking about fish and fishing on the phone with other fishermen.
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08-19-2013, 10:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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Where's the "fishing god" category???
I think I'm above average, but then I also think I'm a legend in my own mind so that takes care of that! 
Then if you compare my catch / miss ratio we're talking a whole other category!  |
I am a legend in my own mind! 
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08-18-2013, 09:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,720
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I suck 
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08-19-2013, 08:06 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,126
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the poll would have been a lot more fun if the poll wasn't anonymous   |
The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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08-19-2013, 09:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
Posts: 1,627
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Lots of room for improvement and so much still to learn...
I agree with George the fish do the actual voting.
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08-19-2013, 10:07 AM
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#13
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
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Fish Fear Me...I know this because every time I go fishing they go off and hide.
Just me presence shut down an Entire Harbor this past Saturday
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-19-2013, 10:11 AM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
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We eat a lot of chicken an hot dogs at our house.
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08-19-2013, 10:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Hampton, CT
Posts: 1,076
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Saltwater, below par. Freshwater, above, but not on same scale with many, as clearly this is a sport where the more time you spend at it, usually the better you are, and I have other sports and family to enjoy. With the time I spend at it, I feel I am of the top 10%, but the bottom of that 10%!! Did a few money tournaments back before the economy crashed, and my results showed I was right. Big thing is to enjoy it, and I really try to help others, and unless they are rude, I don't mind dealing with "googans"...they are just trying to enjoy the day (or night) as well. Been there, done that...! Love time on the water. Period.
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08-19-2013, 04:34 PM
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Wishin' for fishin'
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Brockton
Posts: 1,651
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I've "lost" too many big fish to rate myself as good. Persistent perhaps.
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08-19-2013, 06:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
Posts: 1,947
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rate your self
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fisherwomen & baitcaster
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08-19-2013, 06:36 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
Posts: 5,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherwoman
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Ha! would HARDLY call either of you "average"! I rated myself as low as possible but if we did a sliding scale based on your vote I wouldnt even be worthy of voting!  |
Simplify.......
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08-19-2013, 07:09 PM
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#19
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 249
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I feel I'm Average,Mostly fish the Ditch,I Get a Few Keepers a season. Many Shorts & Blues (not this YR.) for the Blues,Would like to fish more,don't have the time. I think I do O.K.
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L.T.#2,Surf Guy.
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08-19-2013, 07:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,503
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My problem is that I'm not a good liar.
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08-19-2013, 07:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ma/RI
Posts: 307
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I suck at fishing. But I know how to tie knots and get lucky every once and a while.
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08-19-2013, 07:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the point
I suck at fishing. But I know how to tie knots and get lucky every once and a while.
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My dad used to tell me "If you can't tie good knots, tie a lot of knots". I realized when I got older he was full of it, lol.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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08-19-2013, 10:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Not many recs are very good anglers. Take most away from their honey hole and they are below average. Lately my enjoyment comes from new areas and targets and therefore, new techniques. A Jack of all trades , yet master of none would describe it.
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08-20-2013, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Not many recs are very good anglers. Take most away from their honey hole and they are below average. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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Yup, Take me away from my spots and im chasing my tail. |
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08-19-2013, 10:33 PM
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must find the fish
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Shore Ma
Posts: 712
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Whelp, i just figured out my problem... i've been taking advice from "average and below" fishermen... where's the website with the good ones?
haha... too much modesty, and humbleness.
....until it comes time to tell stories of the one that got away. haha
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08-20-2013, 12:12 AM
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New Guy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Hanover, MA
Posts: 79
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3 at best
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08-20-2013, 05:11 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
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I've noticed over the years that the REALLY good ones that I've talked to always seem to reference their First/Ex Wife at some point of the conversation....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-20-2013, 09:37 AM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,519
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First ex implies a second ex.
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08-20-2013, 09:56 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
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Thats "First" And/Or "Ex"
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-20-2013, 12:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,267
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Thats "First" And/Or "Ex"
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I always think the same thing. At least the ones I know are either single or on a second+ marriage. To be a really good fisherman takes ALOT of time on the water. You either need to be:
A. Single
B. An understanding (read EXTREMELY) spouse
C. prepared to be single again.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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