"Net" reality

[riverrat55]

There are about 10 guys on this site that think they own this site(you know who you are!!!) and would not give you the time of day!!!
Beyond that, I have found this site very usefull and with many people who will share their information with you!!!

[numbskull]

I've been fishing since I was 7 as well, which makes 45 years at it, and I still learn a ton by sifting through what other people do and think. Lots of good info on equipment and sources to get it. Lots of useful opinions on different setups and techniques. Hearing and seeing what other people are catching is also powerful motivation for me. Made new friends to fish with and have met guys that help me build better plugs. Finally, it provides a source of entertainment with a fishing theme, that I enjoy. Best thing that has happened to fishing in my lifetime.

[Circlehook]

If the net did not exist, I would still be ch#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g bombers aimlessly during daylight hours while my girlfriend worked on her tan!!

Seriously, I have learned so much on the web that I was able to put to use on the water, that there is no way I would have learned otherwise. I have learned techniques and theorys that I did not even know existed. Not to mention tackle and applications for each.

This is such a huge resource, and my angling has improved a million-fold since I began using it to help improve and learn.

Anyone who disagrees is either cheating themselves out of a chance to take thier ability to the next level, or lying.

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I've been fishing since I was 7 as well, which makes 45 years at it, and I still learn a ton by sifting through what other people do and think. Lots of good info on equipment and sources to get it. Lots of useful opinions on different setups and techniques. Hearing and seeing what other people are catching is also powerful motivation for me. Made new friends to fish with and have met guys that help me build better plugs. Finally, it provides a source of entertainment with a fishing theme, that I enjoy. Best thing that has happened to fishing in my lifetime.

I'll second that and I have pictures of me fishing at 5 so that makes 48 years. If catching became something that was predictable and I knew that going to spot X would guarantee me Y fish of Z size I would not go.
It's sort of like a giant game of Battleship.

[nightfighter]

Beach,
I use it as a reference for when fish are on the move in the beginning of the season and the fall migration. I also use it for feedback on gear and techniques, as well as classifieds occassionally. But my best use of the net has been to develop true friendships which have resulted in a number of weekend trips to places like Cuttyhunk,TFCTFN, shows, and Plugfest.
Didn't mean to derail this discussion earlier, but I couldn't resist....

[Flaptail]

As far as the net as a tool, the resource has been good for say plug building skills. As for making my fishing better, not really, not even close.

The net is what I do when I get bored and then you know what happens.

Oops I did it again.

But that's entertainment for ya!

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

As far as the net as a tool, the resource has been good for say plug building skills. As for making my fishing better, not really, not even close.

The net is what I do when I get bored and then you know what happens.

Oops I did it again.

But that's entertainment for ya!

With 4,300 plus posts, you must lead a boring life..

Really though, its a good tool. If this stuff was available 15,20, 30 years ago it would be just as big a deal as it is now, meaning people would use it if there was any implied advantage to it.
It's kind of like the WWF, nobody would admit they watched it, but secretly they couldn't get enough when noone was watching.

As far as catching more fish, not sure it helps, but in some cases the info helps me save time, which is huge.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

With 4,300 plus posts, you must lead a boring life..

Really though, its a good tool. If this stuff was available 15,20, 30 years ago it would be just as big a deal as it is now, meaning people would use it if there was any implied advantage to it.
It's kind of like the WWF, nobody would admit they watched it, but secretly they couldn't get enough when noone was watching.

As far as catching more fish, not sure it helps, but in some cases the info helps me save time, which is huge.

I don't sleep much either.

[Goose]

I find 'the net' to be very useful for fluke but a pain in @$$ when it comes to bass.

No doubt, for me it has played a big part. Just because you've been doing something for a long time doesn't mean you where doing it correctly but at the same time if you where doing something for a long time pre-net then chance are you know the fundamentals and have the experience the net can not give. Just because you wear the aqua skins, the VS's, 15#'s of gear hanging off you LLBeans or own the top of the line boat doesn't mean chit, experience teaches that.

[eastendlu]

Actually the net has helped me catch more fish i have attached gps devises on a few heres buggys and track them thru google earth so far i can tell you that Bigfish spends alot of time at dunkin doughnuts.