Nosy ramp guys

[drew4779]

I don't mind sharing info on the water.  In fact, I typically ask guys I come across how they did.  I don't horn in on others spots or press them about every detail of their day, but most guys i come across are more than willing to share.  Exception:  Tournament days.  I don't fish tournaments, but if I did, I wouldn't want anyone screwing with me and because of that, I leave those guys alone.  

Now... rifling those some else's stuff is just plain crazy.

I spent a lot of time out of town this last month and was looking to do some fishing in my down time.  Everyone I talked with was as cool as could be and definitely helped me out.  I even ran into a guide while fishing and he approached me to give me some tips about the area.  I couldn't be more appreciative.  Because of instances like this, I always try to pay it forward. 

[bassguytom]

I will share information with guys at the ramp up to a point. Usually depth and technique. Never location. I can't imagine someone going through the stuff on my boat. 

[soflabasser]

20 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

 It is another when folks demand to know how many you caught, what you caught them on and where.

Sadly this type of behavior has become very common in this day of age of instant gratification. I have meet many of these types of fisherman that demand info ,yet are very rude the way they ask for information.These are the type of fishermen that I will never invite fishing with me.

[Gilgamesh]

My dad always told me: "Son, it's never OK to lie.  That being said, if anyone ever asks you how many fish you caught, you tell them you got skunked!"  Sounds like you should have adhered to this ole piece of advice

[MassYak85]

I never really understood why people don't like telling others how they are doing on the water, with exception of tournaments. Most conversations I have with other fishermen usually start out with, "any luck?" and then we swap how we did that day, and if they are friendly we might share techniques. I just can't fathom the reason for lying about something as trivial as how many fish you caught or if you caught any big ones, it's funny because the stereotype of fisherman is that they brag and exaggerate....except apparently when it comes to other fishermen. 

[Gundog]

I think sharing info is a personal preference. Some do, some don't. I don't judge a person for not sharing but I'm not the kind of person that asks questions of other anglers. If I can't figure out the water on my own, its my fault I get skunked. To me its part of the challenge and fun of fishing. Especially if I'm at a lake I've never fished before. If I'm asked I usually give general answers and let them piece together the puzzle. The second part of this, the part about a stranger touching my gear, is a huge no-no. I'm not an aggressive person but that would put me in rage mode right then and there. I've had people try to walk away with fishing rods and tackle boxes before so something like that gets my blood boiling. Don't touch and don't ask to touch.

[MassYak85]

40 minutes ago, Gundog said:

I think sharing info is a personal preference. Some do, some don't. I don't judge a person for not sharing but I'm not the kind of person that asks questions of other anglers. If I can't figure out the water on my own, its my fault I get skunked. To me its part of the challenge and fun of fishing. Especially if I'm at a lake I've never fished before. If I'm asked I usually give general answers and let them piece together the puzzle. The second part of this, the part about a stranger touching my gear, is a huge no-no. I'm not an aggressive person but that would put me in rage mode right then and there. I've had people try to walk away with fishing rods and tackle boxes before so something like that gets my blood boiling. Don't touch and don't ask to touch.

Oh I completely understand not wanting to share specifics, I'm talking about simple stuff like, "you catch any big ones", or "did you have a good day?". Answering those isn't going to give anyone an edge unless they were watching how you caught those fish for the entire day. 

[Airman4754]

My answer to every question at the ramp; "A crankbait.'

[jr231]

Yea . I got skunked. In my BA bass boat with all my electronics. And my rod locker full of rods with enough baits and terminal tackle to fill up 2 backpacks. (And Odds are  the owner has fishing experience) he likes fishing for a reason and it's not because he gets skunked. , I rarely believe people when they tell me they got skunked. I dont get Skunked that often and I have no electronics and only like 3 rods. No electronics. just a jon boat with 2 swivel seats. 

Tell em how you really feel. You don't have to lie. If you didn't get skunked , and you are approached "catching any? " Just be short and be honest. Tell them what you think truly.  If they are digging through your stuff they are obviously thieves or creeps. And either way need some attention in a negative way. 

[OCdockskipper]

19 hours ago, Torn Thumb said:

I don't see why it's bad to help a fellow fisherman with information, even if they're nosy. I don't have a boat and I bank fish so maybe I'm out of my realm here but I thought everyone was all about community and spreading the hobby/sport of fishing.

I'm not a people person by any means but I'll talk fishing with anyone that wants to talk fishing.

For me, the difference is how it is approached.  As simple as it sounds, there is a huge difference between someone saying 'Do you mind me asking what you caught them on?" compared to bluntly demanding "What did you catch them on?".  I sound like an old-timer saying this, but the latter reflects an attitude of entitlement, that they deserve to know what you worked to figure out.

I would doubt there are many, if any, anglers on this website that would not help a fellow fisherman with information.  I'll go out of my way to help a newbie or kid catch fish.  The problem is with the disrespectful folks who consider every other angler to be their personal fishing report.

[Ghostshad]

For Myself i would not lie ,  turn around & walk off ,i'm a Christain & i would not lie about fishing . That's just me & my opinion , i worked with Dave & he told some other guys we worked with that he had never heard me tell a lie & that felt good . I had friends that lied to me & my Son about where they caught their fish at . I ain't never forgot they lied to me & its been about 20 years . Glad it wasn't me .  GodBless 

[Surfcaster]

I have no problem with people asking how I did.  I have no problem with people looking at (not touching) my stuff.   I may ask someone how they did or glance at what they have tied on.  I would never riffle through someone's boat like it was the bargain bin at Walmart and I personally have never seen anyone at a boat ramp go through someone's stuff without an invitation.  Maybe the people at the OP's ramp were just over-exuberant lookers or getting ready to fish a tournament and  was looking for any advantage they could get.

[riverbasser]

Just yesterday I was coming in from the river and saw a father and son already loading up. As the dad was going to get the trick I asked the son how they did. He told me it was tough and they only caught a few. As I went to get my truck I asked his dad the same question and his answer was "we smoked em". So you never can trust people even with a simple question like that.

[MassYak85]

37 minutes ago, riverbasser said:

Just yesterday I was coming in from the river and saw a father and son already loading up. As the dad was going to get the trick I asked the son how they did. He told me it was tough and they only caught a few. As I went to get my truck I asked his dad the same question and his answer was "we smoked em". So you never can trust people even with a simple question like that.

This is what I don't get....I might get flak for saying this, but that to me is the behavior of a compulsive liar. 

[riverbasser]

23 minutes ago, MassYak85 said:

This is what I don't get....I might get flak for saying this, but that to me is the behavior of a compulsive liar. 

I agree since I didn't ask anything specific at all

[WRB]

Everyone is different regarding asking questions at the ramp or marina, if someone ask I will share  how the bass bite is.

When fishing alone my rods are stored before getting to the marina dock, theft isn't uncommon where I fish. Fishing with a partner the boat doesn't get tied up to a dock, it's loaded and pulled out to a shady area and wiped down. If someone walks over to chat we share if asked. One of my partners loved to talk to people he was very outgoing and passed away this year.

Never had anyone touch my stuff without permission that I know of and it wouldn't be tolerated.

Tom

[Molay1292]

These are some traits of a Narcissistic personality disorder.

• Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
• Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
• Exaggerating your achievements and talents
• Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
• Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
• Requiring constant admiration
• Having a sense of entitlement
• Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
• Taking advantage of others to get what you want
• Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
• Being envious of others and believing others *** you
• Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner

Sounds like a lot of the bass fishermen I know.

[Rick Howard]

I share with almost any body, when asked.  Almost anybody, though the type of folks I wouldn't share with tend not to ask.  Kind of like the fella trifling through your rig.

[Yakalong]

I don't mind sharing info but never go  through someone else's boat. That could get u shot!

[gim]

On ‎10‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 10:13 PM, HardCider said:

had some guy rifle through my boat looking at my baits while getting truck

 

Can you be more specific?  Did this individual literally climb into your boat, open up your tackle boxes, and check out your gear?  I would call that trespassing and therefore illegal.  Or did he just walk past your setup and observe what you still had hooked up to your rod n reels?  I think there needs to be some clarification here.

[Gundog]

Here is my thinking on giving info to someone. The reason I'm general about the info I give is I don't know someone else's level of expertise. Telling them I caught a bunch of bass fishing deep on a drop shot rig using small flukes on a size 1 hook may not help any if the person doesn't know how to or doesn't want to know how to fish a drop shot rig. That's why I give general information. 

[buzzed bait]

On 10/16/2016 at 0:56 AM, Mosster47 said:

My answer to every question at the ramp; "A crankbait.'

"nightcrawlers" that'll get 98% of them to move on!

[CybrSlydr]

As much as I'm all about sharing locations, tips and baits, I'm NOT cool with someone nosing through my stuff without my permission.  There are certain lines you don't cross and getting into others property is one of them.

[.ghoti.]

I'll talk to anybody who is polite about it. I tell the knuckleheads that I limited out throwing dough balls.

Never had anybody go through my stuff. Not sure how I would react to that, but I would not be polite.

[JoePhish]

Makes me appreciate the young man who asked me for permission to look at my kayak the other day at the ramp. 

I slayed them that day but he and his buddy caught nothing.  I shared what I caught them on.  Tomorrow is another day and what they are biting on may change too.