passiton Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Some of the discussion in the reports thread got me thinking about a question that's come up on the beach for me a few times. If I'm fishing and not hooking up and see someone hooking up steadily, is it wrong to ask what they're using? Touchy subject for some, but I find it confusing. I fish a lot of bait and am a cautious plugger with little success, so maybe I just don't have the mindset that you get after spending umpteen million hours tossign away, learning throught he cold and dark hours how to dial in and turn them them on. Those of you who use artificials almost or fully exclusively have my utmost respect, as you've paid a lot of dues to learn what you know. NOBODY here has a pass to blow out someone else's candle in order to make theirs shine brighter. TLDig[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 In my opinion, no, it's not wrong. I'm going out on a limb to get in front of this and say that many are going to disagree with me. #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STRIKES Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'd be more then happy to tell you what I am throwing and having success with if asked out in the field and if I see this someone is making a honest attempt to work with everyone else around trying to land a fish.. But thats just me.. I always been that way because thats how I got into this sport,asking questions -making friends and hands on learning........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves745t Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 It's funny, I personally don't have a problem with someone asking me what I'm using if I'm catching. But it takes a lot for me to ask someone else what they're using when they're catching and I'm not. I think problems arise when you feel you're getting mugged after the person asks and then fishes right next to you or in real close proximity. A lot of times I've found that the fish will take several types of offerings so it isn't necessarily what's being used but where you're fishing. When I can, I like a lot of distance between me and another fisherman so it would take a good bit of walking for me to ask and vice versa. So to me it is OK to ask, but don't mug me after I've let you know. Just b/c you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD....(what you do DOES make a difference - be accountable)BigWave Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have no problem sharing info if asked, as other have been so gracious to me in the past. However, if you , you don't have to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tfisher Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 when I've had hot bites I've told people that have asked me - Sometimes on my way off the beach I've asked someone what they've been tossing to them - don't think I've ever asked "during" ... Professional Novice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Lech Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 if im hooking up and and the other guy isnt and he approaches me and asks.I will be more than happy to show him what im doing i will even let fish right next to me. BUT if he mugs me i just walk away. i dont care what anyone says we all started somewhere and we ALL got help from other kind fisherman. its good karma to return the favor "The finest gift you can give to any fisherman is to put a good fish back, and who knows if the fish that you caught isn't someone else's gift to you?"Lee Wulff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echopeus Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 its not wrong I'll gladly show you what and how.... I get frustrated with people running over to me and just gang rappeing my spot... as soon as i hook up..... -- the other day dude casts out 4 chunking rods 150 feet away from me.... and him and his partner just hang out... no problem.... I cast a plug out and work it a bit and BAM... fish on... as soon as that happened one guy yells to the other.... flailin his arms... they grab and reel in there rods and rush over 50 feet closer and toss their stuff out... I point and laugh... and clap a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRock Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Pass, I will gladly share info, although I am a little more cautious about offering advise without being asked. I have been snubbed off a few times before so I dont offer anymore, but for anyone who asks its there, especially for someone who is trying. >)))))))):> Got Sushi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 If the person is being courteous, giving me my space, I would help them out. I have given plugs and teasers to people before in these situations. It all depends on the circumstances that happen before the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjspei Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would have no problem with someone asking. I personally will watch someone the best I can from a distance if I notice them out catching me. I know I have the right lures but maybe they are casting farther, working their lure faster, working a different part of the surf? I do my best to figure it out on my own, even if that guy is my brother. Also if you do ask and get an answer that is not permission to then mug me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i never wanted to be bothered at night. my favorites were the guys that would see you hooking up and they couldnt buy a hit and instinctively think it was the color " hey what color are using??" would be yelled down the beach. i understand how humbling it can be for some people to ask for help (myself being one of them) but what is wrong with waiting until the person that is catching is done fishing and then maybe ask him? to me at least that showed that the non catcher had enough persistence and desire to try and figure it out (knowing there are fish around) on their own as well as that they were respectful to not bother another person enjoying their precious free time. .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richs Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 You can usually get close enough to see if its a plug, jig, metal or popper without encroaching too much. If you think you have a pretty good match and still nothing, I say sure, ask. It just a likely (or more so) that its the retrieve or he's on a specific piece of structure. No more skunks. Maybe you didn't hear about it, you been gone a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan From NJ Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 If its preceeded by casting on top of me and still not hooking up then your not going to get a friendly answer. But if your down the beach see me catching walk over and ask I am very willing to share knowledge. The wording and nature of your post seems to indicate you are not one of the mindless mugger but a respectful fishermen thirsting for knowledge. I think most guys welcome questions from those kind of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I remember a night last fall fishing a popular spot. No one was hooking up but me and BBM. The guy to my left asked what we were using. I told him, he started catching. Well about half way through the drop of the tide the fish switched lure preference. Two completely diferent profiles. Now the guy I helped a couple hours ago hooked up while we are not. The guys notices that we are both stumbling through are bags to find the right lure. He comes over and tells us exactly what we should be using. He returned the favor I am always willing to let someone know when asked. "Lucky" is a fictional character on the interwebs. Nothing "Lucky" says or does can be or should be construed as a real thought by an actual person. Objects in your rear view mirror may appear to be closer than they actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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