whitwolf
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This type of thing Is the exact reason why I do my best to fish when there are few others. Of course there are times when that Is not possible and in that situation I do my best to be Invisible. By that I mean fish In places that are difficult to get into or at the very least find the nastiest stuff I can fish, put my head down and mind my own business. In the event someone shows his hind end I smile, wave, pull up stakes and go elsewhere. In the Summer It's easy to get away(Fish at night) from the crowds and In the Fall the deer hunters cut the lake population In half. In the Spring I deal with the crowds in the stated ways above and refuse to fish for bedding fish. In the end the good folks far outweigh the bad and realizing there will be turds In all walks of life makes It simpler to be polite, let them have their way, and avoid as many as possible(anglers in general) to do something I love to do. As for AJ'S comment of the watering down on "goodness" In the gene pool, he's correct but with a caveat; If you read/post here long enough you get to see good men and sportsman on a regular basis.
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The power of advertisement and the need/want to replicate. It's truly a fascinating study. There was a time that I had set ups that had whatever bait I was told would guarantee a boatload of bass within easy reach. I not only had the baits but the "look" that screamed "look at me I not only know but I look the part." I stayed this way during my mid 20's through my mid 30's "thinking" I was just a few more baits/fancy gadgets away from figuring it all out. A solitary trip with my son changed my fishing for life. I will always believe when you have little folks and or beginners on board you should keep it simple and make durn sure they catch fish. He didn't care about the latest and greatest and comfort was far more Important than style. The simplicity of a cricket and bobber and the smile/exuberance of my son that day in particular, brought back memories of a time when fishing was simple, fun, and what drew me to the water in the first place to chase those majestic green fish. Through many more years of transformation/experimentation I found what works for me. Yes, there are days I have six set ups at my feet but more times than not I worry little about having what I think I "might" need and just fish. I pretty much go through a progression of what I know works for me and let the rest sort itself out regardless of time. On average I have four set ups at the ready and as the day goes on i usually put one away. Lastly, It's a decision that's entirely up to the Individual as to what to do but for me I base much of what i do with one simple tenant at the forefront; I want to catch fish and have FUN. If you fish long enough you tend to realize that most every decision you make comes from a lifetime of experience. Great thread Tom, thanks for starting it!
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