That's Photoshopped!!

[Glenn]

Answer me this - why is it that whenever somebody posts a picture of a terrific catch (e.g. a huge bass), there's always some yahoo that says it's Photoshopped - probably from some guy who's never used or seen Photoshop to begin with.  Seriously.  Many photos these guys say are "Photoshopped" aren't even possible to create in Photoshop. 

 

Or the latest one I saw, some dude commented that the fish in the photo was a fiberglass replica.  Ya, the guy hauled out a fiberglass replica with him out on the boat just to take a picture of him holding it.  Ya right.  How do people come up with trash like that?

 

Why do people - who weren't there when the pic was taken...who don't know the person in the photo....who have zero first-hand knowledge about the catch or the angler who caught it, have to make up garbage like that and downplay somebody's Personal Best moment?

 

If you haven't guessed by now, it's a pet peeve of mine.  This sport is so small and shrinking, that there's zero space for negative attitudes like that anywhere.  It's not needed, not necessary, unwarranted, and just plain old juvenile.

 

To those that make comments like that - grow up or take up another sport!  Take your false accusations elsewhere!

 

 

[iabass8]

The smallmouth in your avatar look photoshopped 

[macmichael]

Actually the fish are real. Glen is photoshopped!!!!  

[WVbassin87]

Couldn't agree more Glenn

[WRB]

Jealousy and the fact the pin heads can hide their identity.

Yes, the avatar photo is a replica, the real photo of this bass could use some photoshopping, it's on the site somewhere.

Tom

[starcraft1]

Glen, I said it it more than one of my comments. The so called "new pros" have this tude that makes them (in their eyes" the best") How in the world could anyone catch a bass bigger than theirs? It's not possible, it must be fake! Got tired of that B.S. a few yrs. ago and dropped out of the circut fishing to concertrate on making jigs. Now I see pics. of 5 to 8 lbers. and pat the guys on the back. It's not only the "photo shop" guys, it's the sport in general. This clown act way of thinking has got to go or it'll become what Mr. Scott pulled it away from. Way to much wrong and not enough right.

[Bluebasser86]

I don't really know how to tell the difference unless it's obvious. I always try to give the benefit of the doubt because I've taken plenty of pictures of big fish that looked small and vice versa. If I catch a big fish and weigh it I don't care what others say anyways.

[RoLo]

Photoshop costs about $700. 

With that kind of cabbage you can buy a St Croix Legend rod and Shimano Core reel.

At least say the photo was 'Gimped' (Gimp is open source).

Neither Photoshop nor Gimp can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

 

Roger

[Catt]

Jealousy and the fact the pin heads can hide their identity.

Yes, the avatar photo is a replica, the real photo of this bass could use some photoshopping, it's on the site somewhere.

Tom

I got a fairly good copy of it you sent me years ago!

[tomustang]

You guys should check out some real photoshop experts then.

 

 

I think the real problem is others lying about their size catches. Although that's everywhere. It's silly seeing guys post 3lb bass pushed all the way up to a camera and claim it's a 10lb.

[slonezp]

Don't you have a website or something to run????   No need to get caught up in the menial BS

[Glenn]

^^ spot on ^^

 

Frankly I don't care if somebody embellishes how much a fish weighs.  It doesn't affect my life in any way. 

 

Don't get me wrong, I love to see a huge fish as much as the other guy.  I just don't care about the actual weight.  A big fish a great to admire regardless of the actual weight stated.

[Hi Salenity]

Trust me I've thought about editing a pic several times but just to make ME look skinnier !

[slonezp]

Trust me I've thought about editing a pic several times but just to make ME look skinnier !

If I stand next to you, you'll look anorexic.

[FlipSide]

If I stand next to you, you'll look anorexic.

Lol me and u can stand on both sides of him. He will look like a male model

[Mattlures]

Glen I have to respectfuly disagree with you. Here is why. If you set out to do something difficult and you succeed then you have accomplished something. If it was easy and most everybody could do it then its not really an accomplishment. If what you did can only be done by a small percentage then your most likely proud of that accomplishment. Now lets apply that to bass fishing. Only a small percentage of guys have actually caught a 10+ pound bass. Even fewer with a 12 pounder and there are not many who have ever caught a 15+. The guys that have done these things know they accomplished something when they did it. So when tons of guys post pictures of 6-8pound bass claiming they are 10 pounders its an insult to the guys who have caught legit trophy bass. When guys lie about it, it diminishes the accomplishment. You say its your pet peeve when guys call them out, well its my pet peeve when guys claims a fish is much bigger then it is. Now I agree with you if the picture in question looks close or is reasonable. After all most of us get excited when we catch a good fish and tend to over estimate the weight. But when its obviously exaggerated I think they should get "educated". I think there is a balance. Some should get called out when its obvious, and when its reasonable then let them have their 15 minutes of fame.

[Hi Salenity]

Lol me and u can stand on both sides of him. He will look like a male model

Then you 2 are welcome on my boat anytime! LOL

[tipptruck1]

Glen I think its the way we humans are any more. Every thing is fake to them. I don't know how many times I see fake on youtube. Even though its a highlight, or a full video of a real event. Many of the videos I watch. Are of past races. Most of which I was watching live. People are just dumb.

 

I don't know a single person that has a legit copy of Photoshop. Thanks to torrent sites. It makes it very easy to get Photoshop for free. I have way to many computer nerd friends to know this. There is also a free program out there. I cant recall its name. I will say there is very little difference between that program and Photoshop.

[RoLo]

There is also a free program out there. I cant recall its name. I will say there is very little difference between that program and Photoshop.

 

Gimp

[Lund Explorer]

Glen I have to respectfuly disagree with you. Here is why. If you set out to do something difficult and you succeed then you have accomplished something. If it was easy and most everybody could do it then its not really an accomplishment. If what you did can only be done by a small percentage then your most likely proud of that accomplishment. Now lets apply that to bass fishing. Only a small percentage of guys have actually caught a 10+ pound bass. Even fewer with a 12 pounder and there are not many who have ever caught a 15+. The guys that have done these things know they accomplished something when they did it. So when tons of guys post pictures of 6-8pound bass claiming they are 10 pounders its an insult to the guys who have caught legit trophy bass. When guys lie about it, it diminishes the accomplishment. You say its your pet peeve when guys call them out, well its my pet peeve when guys claims a fish is much bigger then it is. Now I agree with you if the picture in question looks close or is reasonable. After all most of us get excited when we catch a good fish and tend to over estimate the weight. But when its obviously exaggerated I think they should get "educated". I think there is a balance. Some should get called out when its obvious, and when its reasonable then let them have their 15 minutes of fame.

 

My condolences to you for being insulted by the supposed accomplishments of others.  If possible, can you imagine how bad it must feel to others who live where certain bass live naturally when they see people bragging about the invasive species they caught?

[Fishing Rhino]

Then you 2 are welcome on my boat anytime! LOL

 

To borrow, and modify a line from the movie JAWS, "You're going to need a bigger boat"

[Mattlures]

Lund your missing the point. Say you won a silver metal at the Olympics and you were proud of that accomplishment. You worked hard, and you trained for years. How would you feel if every other person you talked to claimed they also won Olympic silver and gold metals and they had a picture of their metal. Wouldn't you be annoyed if you knew they were lying. At some point wouldn't you call BS on them? It has nothing to do with being insulted with the supposed accomplishments of others. If somebody catches a big bass then I am happy for them. I honestly think that awesome. Its when they are claiming a fish is much bigger then it actually is and he and I both know he's full of it. Think of you telling a bunch of friends a story and then there is that one guy that always has to 1 up everybody's story. Except he's lying. That wouldn't bother you?

[SirSnookalot]

Can't say I'm aware of a photoshopped picture, but I've seen many embellished by some that have that pose perfected.  I'm not guiltless, have done it myself, for the future I'm going to do my best not to.  As beautiful as some of the pics are, they distort reality.

[Lund Explorer]

Lund your missing the point. Say you won a silver metal at the Olympics and you were proud of that accomplishment. You worked hard, and you trained for years. How would you feel if every other person you talked to claimed they also won Olympic silver and gold metals and they had a picture of their metal. Wouldn't you be annoyed if you knew they were lying. At some point wouldn't you call BS on them? It has nothing to do with being insulted with the supposed accomplishments of others. If somebody catches a big bass then I am happy for them. I honestly think that awesome. Its when they are claiming a fish is much bigger then it actually is and he and I both know he's full of it. Think of you telling a bunch of friends a story and then there is that one guy that always has to 1 up everybody's story. Except he's lying. That wouldn't bother you?

 

Sorry, but I think you are missing my point.  It's obvious that this subject really bothers you, and as I said before, I'm sorry about that.  Maybe if I had been lucky enough to catch a legit trophy I'd feel the same way.  Perhaps if I lived in a part of the country where it was even possible to do so would change my attitude.  It must be that I'm missing all of the benefits the legit trophy fishermen get that makes them upset when someone fakes their way into their ranks.  Do you lose the reserved parking spot at the boat ramp?  Lost stud fees? 

 

Seeing as how you mentioned the Olympics, I have to say that the only true measure of size really comes when a person is competing against their peers on a level playing field.  After fishing in week-end warrior tournaments for close to 25 years, I know where I stood against the men I competed against.  I wasn't the greatest thing since sliced bread, and I wasn't the guy that always donated my entry fee.  I was proud of my accomplishments, and didn't lose a wink of sleep or ever felt my manhood was in question. 

 

The bottom line is that someone's PB is relative to so many things I have no control over, that I refuse to be upset if that person decides to embellish it.  If you'll notice, I've even changed my profile with regards to that very question.  I only wish that we had the option of entering "Who Cares!" into that spot.  I won't get upset if others judge a person by that yardstick, I just choose not to.

[edfitzvb]

I was a professional musician for many years, traveling all over the United States in a modified tour bus with bunks, etc. We spent a lot of time on that bus going from job to job, and we talked a lot about many things, in my case often about fishing. I told the road manager that if I ever caught a DD bass I would release it and have a fiberglass mount made to commemorate the moment. He looked at me and said, "Just buy the mount. Who would know?" I said, "I would." After all, if I can't be honest with myself, how could I expect to be honest with anyone else?