To do a fishing report or not to do a fishing report?

[wiredantz]

This is the question.

Forgot to mention, NO NAMES WILL BE RECORDED AFTER YOU HAVE VOTED

Since there is an ongoing debate to post ontime fishing report and to wait to post on time fishing report.

I started this poll.




On this PUBLIC board there are five types of people:


1) Spammers

2) Power Boaters

3) New kayakfisherman who want to know where to fish

4) Elite kayakfisherman who don't want to expose a hot bite

5) Kayakfisherman who dont' care


There are probably more:


Please post your opinions here

[YakMedic]

I say do whatever makes you happy. The naysayers can pound sand on both sides. You can't catch fish if you don't go fishing though.

[T Bone]

when I was a #3 I aspired to become a #4

Over time I became a #5...mostly...

Originally Posted by wiredantz

1) Spammers

2) Power Boaters

3) New kayakfisherman who want to know where to fish

4) Elite kayakfisherman who don't want to expose a hot bite

5) Kayakfisherman who dont' care

6: Elite Kayak fisherman, who are willing to share information with those willing to put in the time to do research themselves. (Wade, Stinkymatt, Kevin, Scallywag, Greg Andrews, Steveooo and some others)

[PapaDave]

Put me down as a #5.

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by PapaDCh

Put me down as a #5.

xxxxx2 but willing to share info to those who pm me

[ctfphoto]

I'm a number 3 newbie who could care less like in number 5.

I just like to fish and lobster and I always catch something and all I know is that this is super fun and very addicting, just ask my wife on the latter.

[jorluivil]

To each his own.

Unless you're sharing information about the 'hot bite' with someone who can get out right then and there it really doesn't matter who you share it with. Some of us have families, bad shoulders, no money, jobs(graveyard in my case) and that awful honey-do-list. Look at the every post, look at who's catching the fish on a regular basis, its the yakkers that can get out right there and then, not those(like me) that live 100miles from the hot bite. As for me, I go when I can regardless of whether or not there is a hot bite. I have three wsb this year and countless hali's....still waiting for that YT, it'll come and I'm sure it'll come when I least expect it and that isn't during the 'hot bite'.

again, to each his own

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

To each his own.

Unless you're sharing information about the 'hot bite' with someone who can get out right then and there it really doesn't matter who you share it with. Some of us have families, bad shoulders, no money, jobs(graveyard in my case) and that awful honey-do-list. Look at the every post, look at who's catching the fish on a regular basis, its the yakkers that can get out right there and then, not those(like me) that live 100miles from the hot bite. As for me, I go when I can regardless of whether or not there is a hot bite. I have three wsb this year and countless hali's....still waiting for that YT, it'll come and I'm sure it'll come when I least expect it and that isn't during the 'hot bite'.

again, to each his own

I agree x2 let's just fish...and have a good time peace out by the way great picture

[YakMedic]

Originally Posted by Drake

6: Elite Kayak fisherman, who are willing to share information with those willing to put in the time to do research themselves. (Wade, Stinkymatt, Kevin, Scallywag, Greg Andrews, Steveooo and some others)

oh noooo...... stinkymatt was named elite. Time to light up the glow sticks for the rave, he doesn't need his ego to be boosted.

Originally Posted by YakMedic

oh noooo...... stinkymatt was named elite. Time to light up the glow sticks for the rave, he doesn't need his ego to be boosted.

Haha I was hoping he was the first to see it. I'm sure a few keyboards will get spit on when people see that =)

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Drake

Haha I was hoping he was the first to see it. I'm sure a few keyboards will get spit on when people see that =)

I and a few others fish with him on a regular basis and unfortunately also talk to him on a regular basis. I know that the minute he see's this he's going to print it, show it to his wife, kids, neighbors, his students and I'm also sure he'll frame it. The worst part is that he'll probably vacuum seal a copy of it and show it to us every trip and remind us during every phone conversation.

[RK]

JUST GO FISHING!!!!!!

Thats how you better understand your environment.



Just not in the rain because the rain can hurt you and fish are allergic to the rain........

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I and a few others fish with him on a regular basis and unfortunately also talk to him on a regular basis. I know that the minute he see's this he's going to print it, show it to his wife, kids, neighbors, his students and I'm also sure he'll frame it. The worst part is that he'll probably vacuum seal a copy of it and show it to us every trip and remind us during every phone conversation.

not to mention that he DID text it to us.....LOL

[Striperman1018]

Post if you feel like posting, dont if you dont. To each his own, it is what it is. I choose not to post more times than not. Not because I dont fish much (is 2 to 3 times a week a lot?) or dont catch fish (I dont have a waterproof camera thus I dont catch fish cuz i cant prove it) but its just not my thing anymore. To be completely honest im here more to look at quality fish porn and enjoy the stories. I dont fish in most the areas you all fish anyway so a timely report on a given area doesnt bother nor make me happy. I just enjoy the reads and try to learn something new every chance I get. Id put myself in the #3 slot without the wanting to know where to fish part, and the #5 slot also cuz who am I to tell you what you can and cant post and when you can and cant do it, nor do I care.

Just my 2 cents...

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

One day even you "knuckle-draggers" who have nothing to offer will figure it out. True, it will take hundreds if not tens of thousands of hours on the water, but it will happen. While this learning-curve is taking place for you, why not sit back and watch a little before getting upset.

I concur:

Roughly 15 trips to LJ
200 miles round trip
Average of 5hrs drive time per trip
average of 6hrs on the water

Call it research, call it luck, call it the hot bite, call it whatever you want
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I'LL CALL IT FISHING

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by YakMedic

oh noooo...... stinkymatt was named elite. Time to light up the glow sticks for the rave, he doesn't need his ego to be boosted.

Lol you know matt to well rofl

Lol I luv George comment that he is gooing to laminate it and show it to his kids. Lol

The real funny part is that he is going to rub it in my face everytime we go out!

[bus kid]

I think we should go back to the Revo vs PA thread...

On my to Costco to get the big box of popcorn.
note to admins / mods, we need a popcorn smiley.

[wiredantz]

Let the POLL CONTINUE:!!!! 425 views and only 26 people voted???



What i have been taught and what i agree on... ( You can disagree or agree ) Post your comments and put in your answer in the poll. (its raining so pull out the popcorn)

Matt aka Stinkymatt, always gives me a earful for not posting current on the water reports. I use to post current on the water reports, but I use to get alot of hate messages. So now I wait a few weeks on public forums. I Also don't like to post my honey holes but I'll share a hot bite with my fellow kayakers by private messages. Especially the people who helped me learn to fish. Most of the people who share hot bites don't want me to post a bite so I follow their wishes, since they spent countless of hours to find it.


On the other hand if someone wants to share a hot bite, I do not care. I just won't post one myself because I have been taught the underground kayakfishing laws by my teachers. Have I been taught wrong? I don't think so. I use discretion now on what i post.

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Simply, the idea that you "deserve" others hard earned information is ridiculous. Be happy with what you get, learn to read between the lines, and there is no substitute for time on the water.


Oh, by the way I fished today. The water temp was 58.1, with twelve-feet of visibility, tons of greenbacks, and an entire fleet of boats with not one fish caught.

Josh said" learn to read between the lines" so I have, but it also helPs having friends that share current intel by pm.

I do like this site very much, I met most of you through the site. I am also able to get a fishing buddy through this site whenever I go out.


So to finish my story:


I will protect a hotbite because that is what I have been taught. I for one HATE trying to fish in a crowded spot, but I'll do it.



Go out and fish you won't catch anything by reading this and you won't find your own honey holes if you just stay at home. The ocean is big, make some friends and go out.



Have fun


-frank

Originally Posted by Mo Betta

Im still paying my dues, but I will say that being on a Kayak really cuts down your "fishing range" on the water, its not like I can just fire up 225horses and blaze off to the 390.

I dont blame you guys on bit for trying to keep the bite on the DL. Stealth is one of a Kayaks biggest assets. Nothing will shut it down faster then a lot of PB running around everywhere.

So keep posting the way its been going, a few days after the bite. If I need intel I'll drop by the launch or PM a few friends, better yet Ill just go fish. Time on the water is what its all about, fish are just icing on the cake.

The out of town guys, I feel your pain on the gas and time. Make a few more friends that live here and let them know you maybe coming down. Ive seen nothing but great guys paddling around out there, Im sure the info will flow. Hope to see all of you out there. Frank

[maui jim]

WHAT WAS THE QUESTION????? AND WHO MADE THE POPCORN?