Super User *Hootie Posted October 18, 2010 Super User Posted October 18, 2010 I have been reading this forum for months but I have never posted. So I hope my first post doesn't make everybody mad at me, but if it does, so be it. I have been bass fishing for over 40 years, and I must say I enjoy looking on the various bass fishing forums. But I have a question. Many times someone will come on with a question about a particular rod or reel or bait, or whatever, and it never fails, out come the slammers that seem to call anything they don't use, junk. WHY??? If the manufacturer is making it, and has been for years, obviously someone is buying it. If it is junk it will soon be discovered and discontinued. If I buy a rod or reel that you don't use , why must you condemn it? Just wondering if there is something I am missing. I mean, is my BPS combo supposed to make my breakfast, or mow my lawn. If so, then darned right, I'm angry! I got cheated! But if I take my BPS Extreme combo, or my Zebco 33 reel and Shakespeare Ugly Stick, and spool up with Vanish fluorocarbon, {also junk, in some opinions}, and go fishing, catch fish and enjoy myself and have a great day, isn't that the extent of it? If not, help me out here. I want to know what everybody else knows. I want a reason to regret my purchase so I can be just as miserable as everybody else. Yes, I am being facetious here. I in no way want to offend anyone. But this me, me, me, attitude is disgusting. Everything I have is better than anything you have. I know everything, you know nothing. Listen to me. I am the smartest person in the world. I can make all your decisions for you. YUK!!! So I guess all I'm saying is be a little more supportive of the guy who only has a Zebco 33. Maybe that's all he can afford right now, or all he will ever have access to. MERCY! Thanks for allowing me to get on my soapbox for a moment. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 18, 2010 Super User Posted October 18, 2010 Some things are junk, and I think its pretty easy to find the consensus exactly what those products are. Others are just brand favoritism. many simply know that what they have works for them, and since they never tried anything else, its all they know. Yet others have had a singular experience with a product, so bad that it has tainted their opinion of that entire brand. So how about a proper introduction here, and tell us about yourself? Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted October 18, 2010 Super User Posted October 18, 2010 Welcome to the site, good to see you started posting. Not sure how to explain people who are so stuck on what they use being the best. There are some posters who will do it, some even post pictures of what they use as if we couldn't figure it out. I just ignore those replies, and listen to who gives what they have tried and what they thought instead of the "just use my favorite" type of "answers". Don't let it deter you though, join in the conversations. This site is great!! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted October 18, 2010 Super User Posted October 18, 2010 Welcome. You have arrogant people and snobs in every aspect of life , it's no different here. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 18, 2010 Author Super User Posted October 18, 2010 Yes J Francho, I guess a proper intro is in order. First, thank you guys. Apparently I didn't make anyone mad. I'm glad. I guess I was being a bit opinionated myself. About me, I am 3 years retired and loving it. Spent 45 years as a welder. I am a Grandpa and now a great Grandpa.That is also a good job. I just got hired at Bass Pro Shops for the Holiday season. I am going to be an elf. How cool is that for a Grandpa? I really like this forum, even the hard opinions. I have learned a lot from you guys, especially concerning all the new tackle. You see, I have been away from bass fishing for about 20 years. I had some catching up to do. I still have my old Ambassadeur 5000's, 2 of them, still in excellent condition, and a 5000c mounted on an old Fenwick LunkerStick. I must say,I really like the new low profile reels. This forum put me onto the BPS Pro Qualifiers. I now have 4 of them. Oh well that's enough jabbering about me. Thanks again guys for letting me vent. I think I'll go fishing tomorrow and try to get over myself. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 18, 2010 Super User Posted October 18, 2010 Nice job, one of Santa's Helpers. Put in the good word for an SI unit for me. I've been an occasional good boy this year, LOL. Quote
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