Will people ever learn ???

[roadwarrior]

Fish_Chris,

You da MAN, but if you fished ANYWHERE else, I think you might find that braid is not always the best choice. As soon as I start catching bigger bass than you do (?), I"ll expand on this topic, but for now, you still da Man!

Hey Craig!

How 'bout the pics I sent you in January '05? Those babies were fresh off the press. I still haven't had a better day!

[Guest avid]

As far as I'm concerned I do not believe anything that I do not see for my self when it comes to bass fishing.

i'm really disappointed to hear you say that

it is an insult to the integrity of we long term BassResource.com members who have been scrupulous in building a reputation of truthfullness.

If  a newbie made this post it would be understandable.

they are not familiar with our culture of integrity.  but you should know better.

you have done business with many of us (myself included) and have the status of being a BassResource.com writer.

i hate to say this but my experience with people who have no trust is that they, in fact are the ones not to be trusted

[Catt]

Fish Chris you're really starting to scare me  

[Fish Chris]

Hello Novicegirl. Yes, you did miss something.... It was me who said that, but just from like a third person point of view, to make a point.... and we obviously agree on that point, as I always carry at least two cameras and two scales :-)

Hey RW, I hear these kinds of sentiments from "mono" guys from time to time.... But you must remember, "I have fished other places with braid". In fact, it was those "other places" that made me switch to braid in the first place. The timber filled lakes in Louisiana and Arkansas called for something tough enough to horse a fish out of the cover, but thin enough to be easily manageable.

Now that I have been back in Cali for 11 years, I have found that braid is just FAR superior to mono in ALL situations.... again, I'm talking from Bluegills to Sturgeon, and from gin clear resevoirs, to the murky Ca Delta.

As I often ask people, "What is it about super-thin, super-strong, super-sensitive, zero memory, that you don't like" ? ......and before you come back with visibility and / or abrasion resistence at the fishes end, don't forget about my high quality flourocarbon leader, which addresses both of these possible issues completely.  

Hey Catt, don't be scared :-) I promise I'll release them ;-)

Peace,

Fish

[p-funk]

I'll agree with FiveBassLimit, if I don't have a picture to go with the story, then more than likely I'm not going to post about it.  Same goes for the "one that got away", unless it's a specific thread about those type of events.  People can be so far off when they guess the weight of their fish if they don't weigh it.  Some people don't realize what a "5lber" is until they put it on a scale and see that their 5lber is really a 3lber.  Scales and cameras take all the guess work out of it.

Also as Chris mentioned, I like to go back and relive the catches, compare the photos of the fish and of course to have proof of a story.  You can get cheap cameras and cheap scales so I see no reason why not to have them in the boat.  

[RoLo]

I've read at least two posts from Fish-Chris touting braided line. He leaves me no choice but to stoke the fire.

Probably more recently than him, I too have undergone a major switch from monofilament (nylon and copolymer)

to braided line. In my case it's PowerPro, but the results of one line test found TUF-Line to be the strongest of all.

What's not to like about Braided Line?

Least Memory: Braid (by a country mile)

Stretch-Resistance: Braid (by a long shot)

Smallest Diameter: Braid

Life Span: Braid (all but fluorocarbon, which is approximately the same)

Abrasion-Resistance: Copolymer (but not significantly)

Knot Strength: Copolymer

In the real world, the knot strength of braid is a non-issue, because braided lines typically break

well beyond their specified breaking strength, more than offsetting any loss in knot strength.

The visibility of braid can easily be solved with a fluorocarbon leader, but I don't even bother (small potatoes).

Roger

[Catt]

No What I'm afraid of is the number ways we think alike, not sure this web site can handle it?

You must part Cajun?  

I don't feel a need to see pictures about every day fishing trips, if you have them fine, if you don't that's fine to. I trust most people until they prove other wise.

The jest of this post was about the need to preserve a once in a life time memory not to question someone's integrity.  

[Glenn]

Here is my thoughts on the matter. I dont have a digital camera anymore since my 300 dollar digital camera took a crap cause it got wet this summer and anyway I don't lie. If you don't believe me then who cares! I don't need to prove anything to you anyway. Just my 2cents

I can't really believe this, but I think we may have another one folks. Above you state your digital Camera took a crap because it got wet. Yesterday you said that your sister took your digitial camera to college.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1161307454

Another one what? I bought a chepo at the mall for like 60.00 to take on a trip with my uncle and it got wet from the rain of all things!

The wifes camera is the one that to go on a field trip to Penn State! LOL

I think I'm pretty much Cut-Off with the family's cameras.

Ya know what? I just read through this post.. Why are you guys so apt to judge every one? Are you insecure or was you abused as a child, whats the problem? I'm not sure either, but if you are interested in talking about fishing to a good christian man than I'm right here but if all your gonna do is cause trouble and bellyache over a few words then GO GET A LIFE!

I normally don't get involved with these things, but here you state it's a cheap $60 camera that got wet, but just look up a bit, and you state, "I dont have a digital camera anymore since my 300 dollar digital camera took a crap cause it got wet this summer and anyway I don't lie."

Not sure what to believe anymore. :-/

I'm not saying you're a liar.  I am merely pointing out that you're contradicting yourself.  Perhaps a little clarification is in order.

[Captain Cali]

I learned...I learned real quick! Three things I never leave home without...camera, scale, and spare batteries.

[Guest avid]

i am an eclusive braid guy.  power pro, i'ts sold everywhere and meets my needs just fine.

will use a mono leader, but mostly as a confidence measure.

there is one major drawback to braid, and it is truly a pain in the buttocks.

the limpness of braid causes it to wrap around everything!!

want to have some fun!!!  fish a spook on braided line.  

the artistry of the knot montage that will adorn your rod tip is reminiscent of the finest jackson pollack.

it can take alot of time and practice to be effective with braid in all situations.  

for me it's all about the hook setting power.  my aching joints need all the help they can get

[5bass]

Not trying to rain on everyone's picnic here but lets keep this ON TOPIC.

[Fish Chris]

Well ya' know fivebass, at least we are all still talking about something which is definately fishing related..... I mean, it would be different if we started talking about the UFC's or something....

Anyway, for anybody who is more interested in the "braid vs. mono" subject, and in case you missed it, I started a "very opinionated" :-) thread on this subject, called, "How could I convince you", in the terminal tackle forum section. Go check it out.

Peace,

Fish

[5bass]

Well ya' know fivebass, at least we are all still talking about something which is definately fishing related..... I mean, it would be different if we started talking about the UFC's or something....

Well,ya know FC......the UFC threads are in the appropriate forum and none of those have gone off topic.Just trying to get the train back on track.

Peace,

5

[Fish Chris]

No argument here... It's just that I think the original subject was just about burnt out already, anyway.

Peace,

Fish

[Guest avid]

i need to get off these meds

soon  

[Gatorbassman]

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[Troutfisher]

I normally don't get involved with these things, but here you state it's a cheap $60 camera that got wet, but just look up a bit, and you state, "I dont have a digital camera anymore since my 300 dollar digital camera took a crap cause it got wet this summer and anyway I don't lie."

Not sure what to believe anymore.

I'm not saying you're a liar. I am merely pointing out that you're contradicting yourself. Perhaps a little clarification is in order.

I just read this entire thread and have come to this conclusion. St. Croix, you have stated two things about your camera.

1) Your $60 camera was ruined by water.

2) Your $300 camera was ruined by water.

Glenn's right, not jumping on you, but, clarification?

[Vito]

Sounds to me like some poeple have ego's as big as their fish!!!!

tight lines folks!!!!!!!!

VITO

[senile1]

I have no trouble believing reasonable fishing stories without proof.  I guess I believe people are innocent until proven guilty.  It's the stories that border on incredible that I might question.  I think anytime you're going to post a catch that is considered a hawg for your area, it's not a bad idea to post a picture to protect your integrity.  Hey, I know we're not here to impress others (at least most of us) but if you are going to participate in the forum on a consistent basis this is the only way to earn the trust of others.  I haven't posted any great pictures.  Why?  Because I haven't caught any great fish since March when I started posting.  I've only reported one or two fish over five lbs, a couple of skunks, some dinky catches, and a few trips with fish in the three to four lb range.  I assume people believe these because they are not unreasonable reports.  When I catch a bass in the six or seven plus range I think it is only fair to post a picture.  FishChris could claim a 14 lb'er and I'd believe him without a picture, because he has already proven himself.  He has earned that trust.