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Old 06-19-2013, 09:30 AM   #1
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What intell should a real "fishing report" include?

Just stirring the pot a little here...haha
I read lots of "fishing reports" that contain almost no information, this can't in anyway be considered a fish report can it? Should BWE add another sub forum titled; 'Self-Gloating' for these so called "fish report" threads?

Shouldn't a real fish report contain at least the following:
Type of fish caught
Time of day fish was caught
Relatively specific location of the catch
Water depth
Tackle used
Specific bait / artificial used

Now I know people don't want to give coordinates to their honey-holes and all and they probably shouldn't but what's the real reason for a fishing report? I always thought the motive behind a real report was to help others chase the bite and catch more fish...a kinda pay it forward of sorts? If it's simply an opportunity to gloat then I'm all wrong.

Let the brawl begin!

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Old 06-19-2013, 09:34 AM   #2
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Just stirring the pot a little here...haha
I read lots of "fishing reports" that contain almost no information, this can't in anyway be considered a fish report can it? Should BWE add another sub forum titled; 'Self-Gloating' for these so called "fish report" threads?

Shouldn't a real fish report contain at least the following:
Type of fish caught
Time of day fish was caught
Relatively specific location of the catch
Tackle used
Specific bait / artificial used

Now I know people don't want to give coordinates to their honey-holes and all and they probably shouldn't but what's the real reason for a fishing report? I always thought the motive behind a real report was to help others chase the bite and catch more fish...a kinda pay it forward of sorts? If it's simply an opportunity to gloat then I'm all wrong.

Let the brawl begin!
Yeah I'm with ya... we should have a fishing report second and a I just want to show off section. But maybe its because I'm still the guy that hasn't landed anything worth show off yet

I find some of those show off post annoying.
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Old 06-19-2013, 09:53 AM   #3
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I agree with most of that, most of the time reports are only some vague description about the noise their clicker was making, how late/early and dark it was, or how some non-locals were in the way but somehow they managed to catch fish anyways.

We grew here, you flew here!

That is all good and I enjoy reading the stories, a lot, but it would be nice to have more pertinent information like whats below.

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Shouldn't a real fish report contain at least the following:
Type of fish caught
Time of day fish was caught
Relatively specific location of the catch
Water depth
Tackle used
Specific bait / artificial used

Let the brawl begin!

Then again, Raskal is right. If I caught several large white girls, I would post that chit and let everyone know how awesome I am too... People will post what they post and my impression is that there are not many members who are willing to share the more specific information. They want us to figure it out ourselves, who woulda thought!

haha nice post this will be fun...
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:11 AM   #4
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Good post and question. Seeing a photo of a huge fish that was caUght
Some place at some time on some bait is not really a report IMO.
Seperate forums mite be a good idea. Mike
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:27 AM   #5
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Good post and question. Seeing a photo of a huge fish that was caUght
Some place at some time on some bait is not really a report IMO.
Seperate forums mite be a good idea. Mike
Lets start working on a name for the new forum now.
My vote is:
"Hey look at me...I'm the sh!t...and you wish you were me."
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Old 06-19-2013, 01:34 PM   #6
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Lets start working on a name for the new forum now.
My vote is:
"Hey look at me...I'm the sh!t...and you wish you were me."

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12178

30,40,50 and 60lb club

maybe they posted in the wrong place, or there fish couldn't make the cut.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:26 AM   #7
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In my opinion there are no rules as to how you post your fish report. Post what you want how you want. If some people want to leave out specifics then that's their choice, if you don't like it then don't read em'.

I think some of the reasons people dont' want to give all the specifics is that those people spent time energy, money and effort to find the "bite" and don't just want to give that info away freely. Also there are people who take all the information they can get and never contribute any.

If you don't know where the bite is currently, then your not paying attention. It's pretty clear where they are biting or have been biting, there are multiple locations. It's JUNE! Almost july the fish are biting where they usually bite this time of year. Just go fishing and you'll get a lot of first hand info, talk to people while your out there, you'll find that most people are pretty friendly and don't mind giving you info.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:36 AM   #8
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money and effort to find the "bite" and don't just want to give that info away freely. Also there are people who take all the information they can get and never contribute any..
I agree here.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:42 AM   #9
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In my opinion there are no rules as to how you post your fish report. Post what you want how you want. If some people want to leave out specifics then that's their choice, if you don't like it then don't read em'.

I think some of the reasons people dont' want to give all the specifics is that those people spent time energy, money and effort to find the "bite" and don't just want to give that info away freely. Also there are people who take all the information they can get and never contribute any.

If you don't know where the bite is currently, then your not paying attention. It's pretty clear where they are biting or have been biting, there are multiple locations. It's JUNE! Almost july the fish are biting where they usually bite this time of year. Just go fishing and you'll get a lot of first hand info, talk to people while your out there, you'll find that most people are pretty friendly and don't mind giving you info.
I hope this thread doesn't turn to trivial.
It's hardly giving away top secret information when your report reads as follows.

6/19 - I caught this 32# yellow in 63' of water about 400yds NW of the big boiler rock at about 7:30am on a sardine 3oz dropper loop, 65# braid and a 20# 4' mono leader.

I guess I just can't wrap my mind around that mentality: "I spent a lot of time, effort and cash so your gonna have to as well."
It just seems so frat like...it almost falls in the hazing category...kinda gay really.
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Oh sorry you feel like your being hazed....

Just go fishing, no need to "stir the pot"...or put out your trolling lines, to get a reaction. Im going fishing this weekend how about you...or are you going to wait until somebody catches and posts up a report how you like....?
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Oh sorry you feel like your being hazed....

Just go fishing, no need to "stir the pot"...or put out your trolling lines, to get a reaction. Im going fishing this weekend how about you...or are you going to wait until somebody catches and posts up a report how you like....?
Well said. I think brokeloser guy feels left out of the bite and wants a handout? Unlike you and me that have to work really hard to get even one fish,
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Oh sorry you feel like your being hazed....

Just go fishing, no need to "stir the pot"...or put out your trolling lines, to get a reaction. Im going fishing this weekend how about you...or are you going to wait until somebody catches and posts up a report how you like....?
It was fun for awhile! brokeloser loves trolling...on bwe and he gets bit too...Can't wait for the report.

That is a good one frank! I'm laughing my ass off!!!!

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I guess I just can't wrap my mind around that mentality: "I spent a lot of time, effort and cash so your gonna have to as well."
It just seems so frat like...it almost falls in the hazing category...kinda gay really.
So your saying everyone should be equal? Take what you have and give to others? Liberalism at its finest?

I'm Gay I guess. I can remember a few times I have gone out and caught nothing and after a few days or so found where my target fish were hanging out. Fished the area for awhile (two days/three days or when I got my "fill")) without a word to anyone. Than when I did post WITH ALL the particulars...the hate mail would roll in!. Really don't bother with reports anymore.
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talk to people while your out there, you'll find that most people are pretty friendly and don't mind giving you info.
Nailed it on the head. You have to be on the water to learn what is going on.
 
Old 06-19-2013, 12:22 PM   #15
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If we know what a report should entail, then why ask what it should entail?
Sounds like we are chasing our tails.
I personally have never had a big fish report from LJ. I have had cool nature encounter reports though and share those.
I will share the report of my first Yellowtail catch.

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maybe its because

members feel so intimidated and threatened with all the hate mail ? it kinda sucks .
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we have bragging boards, its the 30, 40 and 50lb club.

a good report gives 8 digit coordinates and pics of fish, launch condition and bikini wearing women. or just the fish and women in bikinis.
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Old 06-19-2013, 07:59 PM   #18
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Even if people post the most detailed report, it wont help you catch any fish and that's exactly why this thread exists....because you're not catching fish on your own.
 
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Even if people post the most detailed report, it wont help you catch any fish and that's exactly why this thread exists....because you're not catching fish on your own.
your so blunt. This is America, were all about hand outs!

but this is true. knowing yesterdays bite wont help you today.

and more times than not, "yesterdays" bite is really last weeks, or last months bite.

i cant tell you how many times i went after yesterdays bite and came back skunked... shoot i remember a morning chasing Drakes "20 minutes ago bite" and striking out. as he pedled home with 3 on the PA before the sun could shed light on the west side of point loma.
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Old 06-19-2013, 08:29 PM   #20
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Even if people post the most detailed report, it wont help you catch any fish and that's exactly why this thread exists....because you're not catching fish on your own.
That's quite an assumption...you sound so matter of fact...you don't know me or anything about me yet you somehow know I don't catch fish on my own. I'd suppose you know this because I don't post any hey look at me pics and or spend to much time here trying real hard to make internet friends?
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