What's it all about

[Jackbass]

Originally Posted by JohnnySaxatilis

Besides moose I feel like one of the youngest aglers around this board.
In my opinion the biggest effect the internet has on fishing is creating the illusion its easy. And everyone here knows it sure as hell is NOT easy. Having a good teacher/mentor (Like moose has), or making friends with skilled anglers and learning from them is absolutely esssential to honing your skills in this sport. You can read all the posts you want, but until you're out there actually doing it, all that knowledge means nothing.

All people see in this "instant post to the internet from your phone era" is your fish. They dont see the bad knee from the fall last season, they dont see the splits in your knuckles, or the bruise on your arm, the bloody anguish of fouling up your line, the countless mornings waking up in the dark. People are being fed a false reality when it comes to fishing. Thats where the retards are born, they see it and go, "well sh!t I can do that!" They have no concept of the work thats put in to accomplish catching that fish.

I feel like I've been lucky getting to know some of the people out in the surf and on this board (Cuz this is the only board I post on) because they've essentially taught me everything I know about striper fishing. My dad layed down the foundation surfcasting early in life for blues but his enthusiasm has faded in his older years when mine started to strengthen. So I guess I just wanna take this opprotunity to say thanks to all that have taught me something along the way. All you geezers out there that have shared a laugh and a lure with me. Its much appreciated. And I have a lot more to learn so keep it coming you gummers!!!!

Great post Johnny that reminded me to put my teeth in! Though I learn more from you in spots than you from me
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[piemma]

Writing the stories that Toby has been publishing has been my way of giving back to the younger guys. I told Toby that I felt it was necessary to pass on some of the stuff from the past.

I also have had the great privilege of teaching 4 nephews how to striper fish. I can't show them how to Fluke or 'Tog because I suck at them but I do know how to catch fish with 7 stripes. It had been a real treat to give them my custom plugs and teasers and watch as they experience the wonder of catching Stripers.

I knew Bob Pond. Not well but I did have the privilege of fishing with him in the late 80s a few times at the White Church in Barrington.

I have an article that I sent Toby called "Fishing with Legends" and it's about a night on "The Back" with the likes of George Calzone, Lanny Grassini, Tom Murphy, Tony Bucci, Tony C, Steve Mills, #^&#^&#^&#^&y Counoyer and a few other old timers from NY.