Anglers helping other anglers

[David 7]

It really dawned on me how great, generally speaking, the fishing community really is.

After going to the gym I scoped out a nearby pond in the town next to me that I’ve never been to. Was wondering if people can put a kayak in, and saw a gentlemen with a small pedal boat loading up his truck. Approached him and we got to talking. He told me the lowdown on everything with the pond, and even shared some info on his favorite spot in another nearby county. He even offered to let me try out his Ugly Stick Carbon combo because I commented on it (have been thinking about buying one). I likewise shared some info on my favorite pond which was nearby.

 

We really do have a good community, and this forum is an obvious testament to that. Just feeling grateful this evening. Fishermen tend to be good folks. 

[Catt]

I find that to be true ?

 

You will have some disgruntled people in every sport.

[Jigfishn10]

True dat!

[detroit1]

We are all  sons of fishes, and we share with our brethren.

[jimmyjoe]

   I might be naive, but I believe if you treat someone decent, they'll treat you decent. That's just human nature. Common interests just break the ice sooner.       jj

 

                   

[DitchPanda]

I don't have a ton of on the water interaction except with other fisherman that I know personally. I will say this site is filled with generous knowledgeable people.

[LrgmouthShad]

And a lot of people that I’ve met that aren’t into fishing are very curious about it when they find out that it’s my hobby. It’s just an intriguing sport, most people view it as relaxation but it can be more than that too. 
 

can’t tell you how many people have asked to come fishing with me back at college 

[soflabasser]

Most fishermen are willing to share if you are respectful towards them and you show that you respect the environment.

[DaubsNU1]

#Truth!  I scoped out a new spot last week...got to talking with a couple of anglers...we ended up standing by our trucks, talking fishing until around 10:30 PM. They shared good information on this lake...and I shared information on some other lakes in the area.

 

Fished a new lake on Saturday...got to talking with guys at the boat dock, and later in the morning spent about 30 minutes talking with them on the water. They were super friendly, offered some good advice.

 

 

[J Francho]

There's a difference between sharing info and giving it away. Once you understand the difference, you realize there aren't really any secrets. I've never been bitten by sharing info, but I've regretted times I have given it away. 

[David 7]

8 minutes ago, J Francho said:

There's a difference between sharing info and giving it away. Once you understand the difference, you realize there aren't really any secrets. I've never been bitten by sharing info, but I've regretted times I have given it away. 

Certainly a fair point. For me I definitely let my guard down with a fellow pond hopper who is either bank fishing or car topping. I won’t give away an exact honey hole, but I’ll give the low down on some general stuff. It’s a good way to learn too! 

[Mike L]

Never regret Paying it forward. 
We all still need each other one way or another 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[gim]

On 8/7/2021 at 7:49 AM, jimmyjoe said:

I might be naive, but I believe if you treat someone decent, they'll treat you decent.

 

I always try to give someone a chance.  Not just in fishing, but in every day life.  Treat people how you would expect to be treated.  Clean up after yourself too.

[CrankFate]

It happens. I talk to people from time to time. No problem getting and giving information about the area. It’s one thing if your talking to a guy that’s sensible. It’s another thing if he’s cutting the line at the rod tip in the tree, throwing plastic six pack rings on the ground and sitting on a bucket of fish that were supposed to be released.

[Bluebasser86]

I enjoy helping others catch fish, especially people just getting into it, almost as much as I enjoy catching fish myself. 

[ironbjorn]

I can't trust anyone with my local holes because you'll find 30 guys on buckets keeping everything and leaving trash. It's a virus; one infected guy spreads it.

 

[Ratherbefishing75]

9 hours ago, ironbjorn said:

I can't trust anyone with my local holes because you'll find 30 guys on buckets keeping everything and leaving trash. It's a virus; one infected guy spreads it.

 

Unfortunately there’s a lot of guys out there that will go out and leave their trash where they were either if they’re fishing or just going out there to hang out there’s been many times where I’ve come across beer cans trash and all kinds of garbage that I’ve personally picked up and removed from the water just to try and help keep it clean or not everybody has that same mentality I wish everybody wouldUnfortunately there’s a lot of guys out there that will go out and leave their trash where they were either if they’re fishing or just going out there to hang out there’s been many times where I’ve come across beer cans trash and all kinds of garbage that I’ve personally picked up and removed from the water just to try and help keep it clean or not everybody has that same mentality I wish everybody would

[GaryH]

Helping a fellow sportsman whether it be fishing or hunting is just what I believe a sportsman is all about. I’ve never had a issue sharing information with a fellow fisherman. Heck the best ones are when you run into kids fishing. I always try to ask how there doing and congrats on whatever fish they’ve caught. I go as far as going back to the boat and getting some bags of soft plastics and some terminal gear for them. Just seeing there faces light up makes the trip a success.

 

 

[bulldog1935]

We should all be good ambassadors.  

It's right up there with being good stewards of the resource.  

It will also pay back down the line.  

[Catt]

On 8/9/2021 at 8:35 AM, Mike L said:

Never regret Paying it forward. 
We all still need each other one way or another 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

Anglers helping other anglers

 

Pretty sure that's why we're all here!

[desmobob]

1 hour ago, GaryH said:

Helping a fellow sportsman whether it be fishing or hunting is just what I believe a sportsman is all about. I’ve never had a issue sharing information with a fellow fisherman. Heck the best ones are when you run into kids fishing. I always try to ask how there doing and congrats on whatever fish they’ve caught. I go as far as going back to the boat and getting some bags of soft plastics and some terminal gear for them. Just seeing there faces light up makes the trip a success.

 

Remember times when a total stranger gave you some assistance or a lure or bait when you were a kid?  Those are the kind of things that kids don't forget.  Acts of kindness and offering help will likely have a positive effect on their actions in the future...  the best kind of "pay it forward."

 

 

[Bankc]

I tend to avoid other anglers when it's politely possible.  It seems like there are four, equally populated, groups of anglers near me.  Group one is the angry guy/gal.  They either don't want to talk, or if they do, it's to yell at you for something they have no right to be angry about.  They hate their life, and now you're a part of it.  Group two is the family guy/gal.  It's their first time out fishing in ten years, and they just wanted to show their kids what fishing was all about.  They're breaking rules, both written and unwritten, but the kids are cute and the parents mean well, so nobody minds outside of group one.  Group three is the tall tale guy/gal.  They seem helpful and want to give you all kinds of pointers.  But if you know a little bit about fishing, you'll quickly realize that they're making everything up.  And they'll lock you into a two hour "conversation", which is basically them talking non-stop and you making polite excuses to get away that they refuse to pick up on.  Group four is the actually helpful guy/gal.  They've been fishing a long time, and these conversations always progress slowly, as if to gain a feel for the other person.  You have to pass their test and offer up something if you want something in return.  It doesn't have to be of equal value, but if you outright ask them where or what to fish, the conversation is over.  

[bulldog1935]

think I'd give them the benefit of the doubt and move on.  

After awhile, you figure out all the fish are gravy.  

What matters in the long run are the people and the places.  

 

 

This happens to be a church fly fishing life group, and we always began with a prayer, which always ended with "and put us on fish" - after all, fishing is an act of faith.  

 

 

Anthropormophizing fish (pets, objects) and rejecting people isn't healthy.  

[Mobasser]

When I was younger, I had older more experienced guys help me out. I've always tried to keep that going, and help other anglers however I can.