The most important thing I have learned on Bass Resource.

[scaleface]

When I joined Bass Resource nine years ago [ it doesnt seem that long ] I was already a seasoned angler but had a lot to learn and  still do . Its a constantly evolving process . When I compare the way I go about fishing now compared to then there is a stark difference . I made the sport to complicated and over thought it . Its not really the answers to questions that brought me to this conclusion but the questions themselves . My questions and others . So what I'm getting at is Bass Resource has made me a better bass angler . 

[gunsinger]

I've been a member less than a year.  I have learned quite a bit from this site, especially from the videos by @Glenn

 

The best thing I've learned was how to fish the Tokyo rig.  I fish it almost exclusively when working soft plastics and my hookup ratio is nearly 100%.

[A-Jay]

My personal list of "things I've learned on Bass Resource"

is infinitely lengthy. 

This forum members fishing / boating knowledge & experience base is impressive to say the least.

And aside from all that, how about the "Just Life" subjects; too many to list.

Pretty hard for me to pin even 5 down as 'the most important', let alone one.

Perhaps the most important thing for me, was to just join and keep an open mind.

The rest of it takes care of itself.

#sogood

Something I will forever be grateful for is growing up,

I always dreamt of catching a 10 pound bass.

BR enabled me to hook up with like a minded basshead

to make that dream a reality. 

A-Jay

 

 

 

[Buzzbaiter]

Reading the many articles on pond management here on BR is helping me tremendously in AP Environmental Science

 

I don’t know that there is any one technique that I’ve learned here to call “most important.” The biggest thing I’ve taken away from this website is that there are many ways to skin a cat. Some people examine things down to the finest, most minute details with cutting edge technology. It works for some people. Others swear by going old-school, opting for pork over plastic, intuition over electronics, and history over fads. They can do just as well. As of right now, I’m learning how I like to skin the cat (although my bass season is over, since I fish almost exclusively for brook trout once it gets cold). I realized that I like wading rivers for smallmouth. It’s what I’m best at, and it’s what I find to be the most fun. I’m excited to build on that skill when the spring comes again

I forgot to add the human element into my write-up. In my opinion, Bass Resource is easily the most supportive, helpful place on the internet. The tips and tricks that people share get passed down to new fishermen, even well after they kick the bucket or get too old for the sport. I’ve learned that positivity and helping others is the cornerstone of building a good community, and it’s what you’ll end up being remembered for.

[LrgmouthShad]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I always dreamt of catching a 10 pound bass.

This is my goal for winter break back in NC

[Happybeerbuzz]

The most important thing I have learned on BR is that Daiwa is better than Shimano and Lews.  

[roadwarrior]

 

 

        

[Catt]

The most important thing I have learned on Bass Resource.

 

There's a bunch of Bassaholics like me out there!

 

Seriously!

 

Friendships 

 

Lots of guys have come & gone, some pasted away. Some I met personally, some in personal messages, & some on the forum only.

 

 

[Cgolf]

I learned that their is a monkey that is the cause of our master closet being over run by fishing tackle and gear!

[Mobasser]

Even though I don't know all of you personally, I feel like I've made some friends since I joined BR. And, I appreciate all the good input, from all the members here. 

[TOXIC]

It’s always nice to be able to ask questions and kick around topics in a non-judgmental way.  No question is too simple or too complicated.  When you bring together a group that has a lot of lengthy and varied backgrounds, you get good informed answers.  That’s what makes a site one I will go back to.  

[RB 77]

2 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

The most important thing I have learned on BR is that Daiwa is better than Shimano and Lews.  

 

Ah, my favorite debate! Haha (for the record I'm a Shimano, Ford and Coors guy) Haha

[Chris Catignani]

The one thing I've learned is that not everyone fishes the way I do.

They dont buy the same lures I use.

...the same reels I use.

.. the same line I use.

...the same rods I use.

But thats OK...one thing we all like is to fish.

 

By no way do I consider any thing I have superior....actually quite the opposite.

[J Francho]

2 hours ago, Catt said:

The most important thing I have learned on Bass Resource.

 

There's a bunch of Bassaholics like me out there!

 

Seriously!

 

Friendships 

 

Lots of guys have come & gone, some pasted away. Some I met personally, some in personal messages, & some on the forum only.

 

 

Ditto that, and here-here!

[jimmyjoe]

   The most important thing I've learned on Bass Resource is that I'm not the craziest person in the world. Close to it, maybe, but not the craziest.  ? ? ?    

   Oh ......... and I  may have picked up a few tips about bass fishing, too.    ? ? ?       jj

[BrianMDTX]

A few things:

 

First, there still are Internet forums that have been around a long time that have not devolved into nothing but trolls, vitriol, insults and outright insanity. That’s a huge kudo to Glenn, and the mods. 
 

Second, even anglers way better than I get skunked now and then. It’s a learning tool rather than a disappointment. 
 

Third, there’s no end to the number of specialty rigs one can have to cast different presentations to perfection. But if you only have a MH/F baitcasting rig and a M/F spinning rig, you can fish a lot of different lures and still be successful. 

[DitchPanda]

I've learned the importance of expanding your repertoire and also that its sometimes equally important to scale down and get back to basics. Technique wise the most important thing ive learned is the Ned rig.

[MickD]

8 hours ago, A-Jay said:

infinitely lengthy. 

that's pretty big, A-Jay.  

[A-Jay]

27 minutes ago, MickD said:

that's pretty big, A-Jay.  

It is.

Figure at Least 2 or 3 things a week,

for something like 700 weeks.

That can add up pretty fast.

And you my friend,

have been a routine contributor.

So Thank You Sir ! 

A-Jay

 

[OldManLure]

In the brief time I have been a member of BR, I have been exposed to a wealth of information and learned quite a bit.  But the MOST important thing I have learned has to be that I know more than I realized, and for that I am grateful.  It makes learning from the information available here easier and much less daunting.

[CrashVector]

6 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

The most important thing I have learned on BR is that Daiwa is better than Shimano and Lews.  

...and that Abu Garcia is better than all of them

[Bankbeater]

The biggest thing I've learned, and the one that I use the most, is not to get discouraged when I get skunked.  It happens.

[thediscochef]

I think the most important thing I've learned is the concept of confidence baits. Like many other things in life, some lures just speak to some people more than others. Some are good with all of them. It's OK to be a one-lure type, and it's OK to do a lot of different things. And not getting bites doesn't mean you're bad at fishing - there's so many variables at play that you may never fully know why you got skunked a certain day. Just keep doing it.

[Smells like fish]

What l have learned on BR is that it’s ok to smell like a fish, have extensive chew wear on your thumb and that having more money in your lures than your vehicle is acceptable. I fish alone mostly and in hidden away ponds and streams but being a member here I know I’m not alone in this weird pursuit and lifestyle we have. If this is wrong I don’t wanna be right… 

[Catt]

It has been said that one way to get better at bass fishing is to be around guys who are good at it. 

 

Well I hang with quite a few ?