Some Newer Nostalgia
- Thread starter The Happy Wanderer
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Just wondering, are people not posting reports anymore for fear of spot burning or basically don't want to give up any information these days? I've been on this board probably since 2010 but had to re-register and I remember more reports and/info when I first started fishing. Now theres barely any reports. How was the message board with reports before?
I noticed people these days post pictures on social media just to show off their catches but will always omit the locations/area. I call them Instagram fisherman. Same pic/pose with the same species of fish over and over again. The shore anglers mostly. I don't get to fish too much due to my schedule so I kind of live vicariously through those pictures.
I noticed people these days post pictures on social media just to show off their catches but will always omit the locations/area. I call them Instagram fisherman. Same pic/pose with the same species of fish over and over again. The shore anglers mostly. I don't get to fish too much due to my schedule so I kind of live vicariously through those pictures.
There is a little issue called Covid-19.
People are asked to stay home.
Piers are closed, parking lots are closed.
Myself, I gave up on local piers due to many issues even if they are open.
Lately I have saved my trips for out of state, long trips. You may have noticed my ice fishing trips with soooooo many pictures.
On a side note:
July 20th-25th I will be in a small town in Alaska for boat and river fishing. Report to follow.
One issue that is currently putting a damper on my mood lately is the Covid-19 testing required by the state of Alaska.
They asking for a negative test (3) days before entering the state. In my case, I have to test on Friday, for the Monday flight.
Not sure labs are open on weekend, and even if they are, all estimates are for 5-7 days.
People are asked to stay home.
Piers are closed, parking lots are closed.
Myself, I gave up on local piers due to many issues even if they are open.
Lately I have saved my trips for out of state, long trips. You may have noticed my ice fishing trips with soooooo many pictures.
On a side note:
July 20th-25th I will be in a small town in Alaska for boat and river fishing. Report to follow.
One issue that is currently putting a damper on my mood lately is the Covid-19 testing required by the state of Alaska.
They asking for a negative test (3) days before entering the state. In my case, I have to test on Friday, for the Monday flight.
Not sure labs are open on weekend, and even if they are, all estimates are for 5-7 days.
Part of the problem is simply a change in technology with many glued to YouTube videos and other sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TickToc, etc. Part is simply the current lack of fishing, especially in places like L.A. Part is that people's attitudes have changed (in many ways). You rarely see the same friendliness, interest, or sharing of information that we once saw. Given that the initial goal for the site was the sharing of information (not just spots but knowledge and technique) to help one another, perhaps it's outlived its usefullness?
Thats a great observation. The SF Bay Area isn't huge and all the spots are pretty well known and if a few people hear that there are fish to be had at a certain place, you're right..it will be packed the next day. When I fish, I go to all the known spots, the Yacht club, Crissy Field, Oyster Point, Candlestick. They don't always produce though.
Fishbrain is pure garbage. It’s the vanity of social media coupled with geotag spot burning. The worst of both worlds no doubt compiled into an app. But hey, if you have no clue or desire to learn and educate yourself of the “how” and “why” rather than just “what” and “where” then that’s right up your alley.