Actually I am more of a trout guy but my cabin is 4 hours away. So I actually bass fish more but it is by default.

Mostly bass fish. Sometimes I will go after Northerns just because they get big and mean and fun (if you're prepared for them). I will also occasionally go after Bluegill and Crappie if I feel like having a fish fry.

I had one of these experiences yesterday, nothing negative at all but this is how I handle things.  I went to a spot where I catch peacocks, usually I'm alone but yesterday 2 bait fishermen were fishing the other side of the canal.  It was quite weedy and they were having no success.  I spot some peas and sight casted and after a few casts I pulled one in.  Big smile came over their faces, no jazz they just asked me how I did it.  I not only gave them the fish but caught a couple more for them.  I then gave them a pack of crappie jigs just like what I was using and showed them how to work it.  I also caught a nice 4-5# bass on that jig as well, I threw that one back in.  I wished them well and left, I hate fishing weeds.

Negative vibes yield negative reactions from people. 

If it swims I want to land it. I often put out my catfish jugs and then go bass fish while they soak. I also won't hesitate to pick up a light rod and croppie jig to wear out a school of whites or croppie.

I have gone chasing stripes busting shad on the surface in the middle of a tournament.

I get a lot of grumbling from guys when they see me turn a keeper crappie, walleye, or catfish loose sometimes.

 

I'll fish for anything that bites, although I mainly target bass. I grew up catfishing and still love doing that today except I mainly target big blues and flatheads instead of channel cats. Winter time is white bass and wiper time on the power plant lakes. Crappie and bluegills are fun when they're big and biting well. I catch drum everywhere I go and have even been known to sight fish them when the bites slow. Sight fishing for big longnose gar is a good time. I used to fish for carp a few times a year also, not many fish can match them for speed and power in freshwater.

I know exactly how you feel..... on the lake where I live, it is full of northern, and everyone up there just fishes to fish they enjoy just being outside and enjoy the excitement of anything (and they will take anything on the end of the line).  That used to be me until last year when I fell in love with bass fishing and bass fishing only.  Everyone up there does not get me when I say I am only going for bass.  My grandpa and dad think that I am crazy for not using a leader, not a braid or mono, or floro leader here, we are talking about a 9-12 inch wire leader..... but I am not bashing them they install the love of fishing in me and when they come back with their catch or come back with a picture, it is massive compared to my bass..... my dad caught a 48" Muskie, that he fought for 15 plus minutes, so I see what you mean.....

But at the end of the day we are all one in our obsession of fishing.....

I chase a few other species. I don't care what others think of my stuff or what I use. If they have questions, I help them out. As for competition, they are welcome to donate their entry fee to me. Let me know the time and place, lol.