detroit1 Posted May 8, 2021 Posted May 8, 2021 I never really looked at this forum, but it seems James doesn't answer anyones question. 1
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 8, 2021 Super User Posted May 8, 2021 When he's not on tour he's pretty responsive from what I've seen. He's busy during tournament season. 3
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted May 11, 2021 Super User Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 4:39 PM, detroit1 said: I never really looked at this forum, but it seems James doesn't answer anyones question. Not really, but I guess he is busy. It doesn't take long to log in and check the forum though. But my job doesn't revolve around fishing for a living, so this is probably last on his to-do-list. 2
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 11, 2021 Global Moderator Posted May 11, 2021 He is really a good man and always willing to help. Never have know him to purposely shy away or ignore anyone who needs help. I’d give him the benefit of the doubt. Mike 4
ironbjorn Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 It takes significantly more time and effort to create, edit, and upload videos on YouTube, which he does regularly. He's not too busy to log into a forum and type something if he can do that. I think he's either forgotten about this place or lost interest.
detroit1 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 Well, my thought is if Glen gives him this avenue, he should be thankful and participate more.
James Niggemeyer Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 4:44 PM, MN Fisher said: When he's not on tour he's pretty responsive from what I've seen. He's busy during tournament season. Been a super busy year...sorry for long delay in response. Appreciate your patience. On 5/11/2021 at 5:08 AM, Mike L said: He is really a good man and always willing to help. Never have know him to purposely shy away or ignore anyone who needs help. I’d give him the benefit of the doubt. Mike Appreciate the kind words Mike. On 7/11/2021 at 3:24 PM, detroit1 said: Well, my thought is if Glen gives him this avenue, he should be thankful and participate more. Hi there Kicker...sorry for the long delay in response here. Do you have a specific question in particular that you'd like me to respond to? 6 minutes ago, James Niggemeyer said: Been a super busy year...sorry for long delay in response. Appreciate your patience. Appreciate the kind words Mike. 6
Junger Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 Put yourself in his shoes, and you’ll probably realize how they big are. I have 2 tweens, a mortgage, a boat, an aging father, needy in-laws…I could go on and I’m tired from day to day life. James does what he can and that’s all we can expect from him. You don’t see other Pros doing anything similar (that I know of) because real life is time consuming and he goes out of his way for this board. Be reasonable, he’s a good man. 3
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 14, 2021 Global Moderator Posted July 14, 2021 If you consider how much goes into tournament fishing, the prefishing and preparation, the actual tournaments, sponsorship obligations, social obligations with BASS, family, just living life, you can't expect the man to be sitting around waiting to answer questions on the internet (for free and out of the goodness of his heart at that), at all times. He was pretty active last winter during the offseason. Personally, glad to have a pro here that is willing to participate and answer members questions in whatever capacity they're able to. 4
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 14, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 14, 2021 ^^ This ^^ Nonetheless, I have removed the forum. The expectations - whether real or perceived - are causing problems. And seeing members dog a pro as a result doesn't work for me. If I were a pro and saw that, I wouldn't be interested in posting anything at all. 7
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 14, 2021 Global Moderator Posted July 14, 2021 I’m Sorry you did that. Kinda understand it, but sorry nonetheless. Jim: There ARE folks who look forward to your posts whenever you can stop by. Mike 4
PaulVE64 Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 Spoiled Privileged Self centered I dont blame Glenn 1 2
Super User MN Fisher Posted July 14, 2021 Super User Posted July 14, 2021 I always looked forward to what James would post here and didn't worry about time frame as I knew his schedule was hectic during tournament season...to see some members here diss him because of that just makes me wonder. 2 1
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 14, 2021 Global Moderator Posted July 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I always looked forward to what James would post here and didn't worry about time frame as I knew his schedule was hectic during tournament season...to see some members here diss him because of that just makes me wonder. Agree.. I just don’t get it. Mike 3
BayouSlide Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Mike L said: Agree.. I just don’t get it. Mike Me either. Always gave people on this forum more credit for being polite, friendly and grateful for any useful info being shared with them. I know I was grateful for any nuggets of experience James posted and expected it on his schedule, not ours. He also has a guiding business in addition to his pro career, and guiding is a tough, time-consuming gig. 3
volzfan59 Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MN Fisher said: I always looked forward to what James would post here and didn't worry about time frame as I knew his schedule was hectic during tournament season...to see some members here diss him because of that just makes me wonder. I couldn't agree more! 1
TriStateBassin106 Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 Despite what some have said I always enjoyed James Q&As on the forums. I don't think he forgot about us, just busy being a pro bass fisherman. 2
Super User MN Fisher Posted July 14, 2021 Super User Posted July 14, 2021 1 minute ago, TriStateBassin106 said: just busy being a pro bass fisherman. Ya - it's not a 9-5 job with weekends off. Tournament weeks - you're probably talking 6-7 days straight of 10-12 hour days. Travel Meet-n-greets with fans, sponsors, newsies Practice days Pre-tournament kick-off events Post-tournament events. If you got tournaments 2 weeks in a row (like BASS has right now), you're talking 13-15 days straight without any time off if you make the cuts...only the guys who are below the lines get days off. 2
Super User soflabasser Posted July 14, 2021 Super User Posted July 14, 2021 It looks like some people here expected too much from somebody that was giving free fishing advice. That is why it is best to be grateful for any fishing advice you get from an experienced fisherman. 2
ironbjorn Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Ya - it's not a 9-5 job with weekends off. Tournament weeks - you're probably talking 6-7 days straight of 10-12 hour days. Travel Meet-n-greets with fans, sponsors, newsies Practice days Pre-tournament kick-off events Post-tournament events. If you got tournaments 2 weeks in a row (like BASS has right now), you're talking 13-15 days straight without any time off if you make the cuts...only the guys who are below the lines get days off. I personally get all that. He's busy. He also doesn't owe us anything. I enjoy his YouTube content. But that's where the disconnect comes in for me. You're all giving him the excuse of being too busy, but as I said, it takes significantly more time to create, edit, and upload videos to YouTube, which he's been doing regularly. Why he has time to give advice the long way and not the short way (here) doesn't make any sense to me. Nobody can make that make sense to me. But here's the other thing: he doesn't owe any of us an explanation. I'm personally not upset by it at all. I personally understand the busy factor. I just can't make it make sense to me that there's time for YouTube though.
BayouSlide Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: I just can't make it make sense to me that there's time for YouTube though. Like any other business decision: greater return on investment. 3
Junger Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: Why he has time to give advice the long way and not the short way (here) doesn't make any sense to me. Nobody can make that make sense to me. But here's the other thing: he doesn't owe any of us an explanation. I'm personally not upset by it at all. I personally understand the busy factor. I just can't make it make sense to me that there's time for YouTube though. Because sometimes it's easier and more effective to demonstrate things on video, and he can monetize and control his content.
Super User MN Fisher Posted July 14, 2021 Super User Posted July 14, 2021 Just now, ironbjorn said: I just can't make it make sense to me that there's time for YouTube though. Probably because he's monetized his YouTube - they have ads, and those who opt in get a percentage of the ad revenue based on views...so his YouTube is a money-maker. Unless you're a KVD, Martins, Evers, etc...you don't make all THAT much being a pro. Public info shows that James has made an average of 70k a year over his 14 year career. Raising a family plus all the travel means it's middle-class...so you make more where you can.
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