I've got a great idea. Let's just keep everything about fishing a secret. Then we'll never answer questions. Or ask them.

We can all go back to reading magazines, because we all know how great most of those publications are.

Idk people that take the time to read someone post and then reply with use the search that just seems childish

Simply give an appropiate response to the persons question and that's it. If no need to "add to you post count" lol with use the search button.

When you ask someone for directions, I'm sure you are the first person to ask them for directions in their whole entire live, do they respond ask google?

 

Here's something funny in regards to this thread. If you decide to google a topic more times than not, google will direct you to a thread on BR regarding the topic. LOL.

Whoever said about the Google search took the words right out of my mouth.   I'm also guilty of the "try doing a search" reply myself. I'm a relatively new member compared to most but I also try to be active and helpful where I can.  I understand everyone has to start somewhere but I also believe if you keep spoon feeding people answers that they"ll never learn on their own. I've came to this conclusion from being a member on another forum for about 11yrs now.  Coming from an automotive background you learn to find the answers you're looking for by reading things on the net. Generally you can't post a question at 2am when you're in the garage and expect an answer to it right away. Plus 90% of the time somebody,somewhere has needed the info you seek and the answer is right there on Google.

For more refined searches I use google to type in what my search is and add Bassresource

Is it really spoon feeding if they took the time to locate a bass fishing forum (the biggest in the world), registered, validated, logged in and *gulp* posted a new thread?

I see your point but I'm 50/50 on it. Yes those things take time and some effort but when your first 4 posts are...

Opinions on *** rods

Why does my line pile up on 1 side

BPS Carbonlite rod

Lews tournament pro reel

It kinda just seems like doing a search would be easier then asking for the answer. On more then 1 occasion I've been told I'm different so maybe that's just it. I'd rather look for myself then ask.

Google directed me here back in the day before the current interface and it still pulls alot from here. But as the site keeps growing and members turn over you will get it from time to time. I just dont go to those threads if its something ive read a bunch already.

I just don't care for lazy people.  There are plenty of them that come in here and just ask questions even though the same topic is flowing 5 threads down on the same visible page. I've come to just not read threads started by some individuals at this point.  I can recall towards the end of summer/start of fall there were literally 5 or 6 "Frog" topics on the same page with the exact same questions and answers being supplied.

 

It's easy to tell the difference between someone genuinely seeking help vs a lazy person just wanting an immediate answer because they're not willing to read.  And not just read the forum, but all the articles here too.  There is LOADS of info here, just take time to read.  When that doesn't supply your answer, then come and ask.

 

There is also a difference in a question/answer topic vs a discussion topic.  Discussion topics are far more interesting to read, I think we can all agree to that. 

Oh no captain over-dramatic is here. No one is saying don't help they are saying at least try.

 

 

 

Can someone tell me what they think of 2014 Curados. I have been thinking about buying one.

My favorite topic are the ones that come up 14 seconds after a new product is released, asking for reviews, lol. 

You mean like every product listed in the tackle warehouse 25 days of savings?

One way of looking at it, and hopefully, it's how i've approached it, is from a genuine desire to know the information and be able to ask "WHY?", if something sticks out. For example, in my time here I have asked about Rods and then Reels in 2 seperate threads. There are A TON of threads about these, yes, but when I joined here, I had never heard of Shimano, Pflueger, St. Croix or ***.  I didn't know what a spinning reel or a baitcaster was.  I just bought what was suggested. So how do you search for something you know nothing about? 

 

I view it as having my own conversation, and asking my own questions, rather than read someone else's thoughts who may have different needs than I do.  **Now before you jump all over me, once I get a bit of information I can then search for MORE information. ** I knew nothing of the differences between rods, and reels and getting the little clues I have learned a ton.

 

I fish in a bubble for the most part. I don't have a mentor to fish with, I didn't grow up fishing as a kid, so this is a place to ask.

 

Part of what I do for a living is teach animation to students. And just like fishing, there is so much information out there, but it's overwhelming when you're just starting out.  I remember how it was when I was a novice. Now that I can do it professionally I think it's important for me to remember not everyone starts out on the same footing.  Sometimes it's not being lazy, maybe they don't know where to begin.

 

That being said, I am expecting an amazing gift from Mrs. Claus this Christmas, chosen from what I have learned here on the forums from you fine people. I'll also be setting my boy up with a really solid setup as well. There's a lot to learn when you're bobber fishing on $30 combos, and I have learned a ton of it here.

I think you should always search for a topic, unless its about shimano 

One way of looking at it, and hopefully, it's how i've approached it, is from a genuine desire to know the information and be able to ask "WHY?", if something sticks out. For example, in my time here I have asked about Rods and then Reels in 2 seperate threads. There are A TON of threads about these, yes, but when I joined here, I had never heard of Shimano, Pflueger, St. Croix or ***.  I didn't know what a spinning reel or a baitcaster was.  I just bought what was suggested. So how do you search for something you know nothing about? 

 

I view it as having my own conversation, and asking my own questions, rather than read someone else's thoughts who may have different needs than I do.  **Now before you jump all over me, once I get a bit of information I can then search for MORE information. ** I knew nothing of the differences between rods, and reels and getting the little clues I have learned a ton.

 

I fish in a bubble for the most part. I don't have a mentor to fish with, I didn't grow up fishing as a kid, so this is a place to ask.

 

Part of what I do for a living is teach animation to students. And just like fishing, there is so much information out there, but it's overwhelming when you're just starting out.  I remember how it was when I was a novice. Now that I can do it professionally I think it's important for me to remember not everyone starts out on the same footing.  Sometimes it's not being lazy, maybe they don't know where to begin.

 

That being said, I am expecting an amazing gift from Mrs. Claus this Christmas, chosen from what I have learned here on the forums from you fine people. I'll also be setting my boy up with a really solid setup as well. There's a lot to learn when you're bobber fishing on $30 combos, and I have learned a ton of it here.

You're missing the point. 

 

Someone can read all they want, but if you want to get someone's opinion on something whether it's product or techniques, I think it's best to ask people who have been at it longer.

You're missing the point. 

 

Someone can read all they want, but if you want to get someone's opinion on something whether it's product or techniques, I think it's best to ask people who have been at it longer.

Just giving you trouble... But those articles are all written by guys who have fished longer and they are opinion.

Is it really spoon feeding if they took the time to locate a bass fishing forum (the biggest in the world), registered, validated, logged in and *gulp* posted a new thread?

Posting "just search it" all its doing is bumping the thread. If it bothers you ignore the thread, and it will go away. No one is forcing you to read the thread or post in it. 

 

Posting "just search it" however makes you look like a jerk, and in my eyes discredits you. 

 

This is a common problem with the internet people get to hide behind a computer screen, people love to be a *jerk* to other people online. My only guess is they suck at life and being a jerk online makes them feel better. 

 

*edited for language*

Posting "just search it" all its doing is bumping the thread. If it bothers you ignore the thread, and it will go away. No one is forcing you to read the thread or post in it.

Posting "just search it" however makes you look like an asshat, and in my eyes discredits you.

This is a common problem with the internet people get to hide behind a computer screen, people love to be a dick to other people online. My only guess is they suck at life and being a jerk online makes them feel better.

lololololol.... it's too bad Muddy or Burley aren't around to respond to this topic.

 

As for the topic; I simply refuse to let things(duplicate threads) bother me and like some others have said, sometimes I respond and sometimes I skip that particular thread.

 

One of the things that make this a great place Is the wealth of Information and the willingness with which a good majority share.

 

I might be an idiot but for the most part I give new folks the benefit of the doubt because when I first started posting here there were many, many, genuine people that answered what I asked and gave more without hesitation.

 

This community Is filled with great folks and that alone makes It an enjoyable place to be!

This site is a social gathering place after all. Even if the question is redundant it opens the door for conversation. Isn't that what its all about? If you didn't feel like answering the question why did you open it in the first place? I enjoy people's responses, and read threads that I already know the answer to incase there is something new. I'm am still learning and can't get enough info inside of this noggin. I've asked redundant questions and like others have said it took me a few months to realize my questions ( which I thought were original) get asked quiet often. Just my two pennies.

I'm always a dick... I give repect to those who have given or earned it..

I'm always a dick... I give repect to those who have given or earned it..