Question for all...

[Roger]

I try to be pleasant and polite, even when out fishing. If I run into a stranger and they start asking questions, I'll respond with a vague generalization. If they start asking specifics, I'll start lying, while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
--- So if you're askin', don't believe anything

OTOH, if a random person starts telling me about a fish he caught, and how, and where, I'd probably believe them, but would not likely change my plans.

Bait shop owners? I don't ask, nor do I believe any of their "free" advice.

[numbskull]

It seems that everytime I get a tip from someone, I get my expectations too high, and am unhappy when things don't work out. I find it more enjoyable to just fish where and when I want, and avoid crowds by doing so.

[fishpoopoo]

don't you just hate it when strangers come up to you while you're fishing and want to have a little chit-chat about thisnthat?

don't know about u, but it drives me absolutely nuts.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Bassturbation

don't you just hate it when strangers come up to you while you're fishing and want to have a little chit-chat about thisnthat?

Yea, but what do you think about this wind? or light peanut butter? or chrome valve stem caps? or ...

-spence

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by numbskull

It seems that everytime I get a tip from someone, I get my expectations too high, and am unhappy when things don't work out. I find it more enjoyable to just fish where and when I want, and avoid crowds by doing so.

same here George...I gave up on all types of reports/tips....spoken, written...whatever
I go when I go...and I go where I want...and make my own reports