I like the BB just the way it is. From the spirited debates to the water cooler/bathroom banter. As a new DB'er I have started a few posts on related subjects and received many responses, some of which, I have even successfully implamented!

I particularly enjoy any discussion on tackle and techniques. I did not catch a ling on a fly this year but I now have some killer flies that will catch fish in the future. Thanks to this BB. I also like the fact that many of the regular posters will occasionally drop a real golden nugget amongst all the manutia.

Just to show I too can give as well as take I will leave you all with the #1 secret to steelheading. You may want to print this out or at least make sure you write it down. If you follow this advice I guarantee you will catch more steelhead.

BE THE REPORT !

Since you're so busy, should some of us cure your bait and tie your leaders too?

Keta, you forgot Sleds
Cupo brought up a good point a while back, he chose the kind of lifestyle that affords him time on the river. The same for alot of us, many people critisize me for fishing when i should be taking care of other obligations.

The bottom line is, you chose a different lifestyle that doesnt afford alot of fishing time. Hence, the REPORTS you wish to find on here. Maybe another site is more appropriate??

FishHamster,

Send me a PM about the river conditions in my area and I'll give you the straight scoop. Ask how the Nooch is doing on the board and I'll tell you it is "puking mud and whole trees".

Some things are better discussed off line. Areas like Sekiu, Neah Bay, the Columbia, Grays Harbor, etc, I'll let everyone know how we did. Fishing on one of the 4 "W" rivers in my neighborhood will be discussed person to person.

Yeah, my 1600 posts have gained me some unwanted attention, like my first posts to Cowfish, but I learned a lot, and met some folks. I've probably fished with 40+ people from this board, and met another 40+, due to the fact that I interact with them, not sit on the sidelines sifting for info. Sorry I haven't been around as long as you, but I have been here for 4 years and I have contributed.

For those who can't find the time to fish, sorry for you. I work 50+ hours a week, I'm in a masters program (running a 3.85 average), I have 2 kids with little league (sometimes it is 6 days a week), and I have a wife, but I still manage to get out about 4 times a month on the water. It is all how you budget your time.

Cool. You did better than us. Only one to the boat before it came unbuttoned. Saw a good number of fish brought in though.

Thats not the point dude cupo! The point is, it was harmless question and most of you guys are so selfish you won't answer!

You could slam you kids in daycare and make the wife work so you can fish more . I know it works for a few people here.

Fishingdud, you made the comment that if you don't have much time to fish and you can only get out once every month or two that it would be nice to get out and be able to catch a fish or two. To me, that is a very unrealistic expectation. If I was able to fish a couple times a week and get things dialed in then I would expect to catch a fish or two along with some skunkings.
In the situation that you described I do think your chances of catching fish are greatly reduced compared to someone who is on the water regularly. But, it is not their fault that they appropriate the time and energy to get things dialed in and I for one don't expect to be able to sit here at work and have them tell me where, when, and how! There is already too much pressure on our resources and broadcasting stuff over the internet won't help me find peace on the water.
Again, there will be plenty of opportunities this summer to catch some fish and I hope that you find a few also.

Dave

I agree with this assessment.

I do need to point out, however, that there are a few of us who are trying desperately NOT to be "in." Please count me as one.

That does not mean I am above passing on some info about fishing etc. Problem is I have not been out in about 2 months. But we are getting closer to salmon season...

I think I'm gunna puke.

I may be desperate, but it's not to be in our out of a clique. It's just for a little of the old in and out.

Stam, An admitted Buckley hillbilly answering a post from a guy named Blackmouth about the old in and out only needs dualing banjos playing in the background to be complete

"back in da day dont ya know" should of been here at da begining no snievling was allowed

just fish-dont need to know where just go eh

fish on

Oh, I get it now. Gving reports is an obligation. I was under the impression it was optional.


TK, people hang out with likeminded people because WHO would hang out with people that bug them?

DanS,

How do you know they bug you if you never hang out with them? I hang out with people just to see how much I can bug them sometimes

How long does it take to figure it out?

I bet you bug people plenty.

I have striper reports

fishindude- since cupo has volunteered to cure your bait and tie your leaders, i will row your boat, clean your fish, and smoke & vacuum seal them for you!! why should YOU waste YOUR time and gas looking for fish when everyone else can do it for you?? i've driven hundreds of miles in a day, scouting many different rivers, looking for fish(sure, gas was about half the price what it is now), and many times i have come up empty....all that effort has put me in a position now where i don't need to chase reports...put your time in, do some research, there's a lot of good info here...i just got back online today after two months of having my computer down and i'm hearing more whining on this thread than i hear from my 6 month old son(and yes, he has already reeled in a few fish, 2 trout and 1 bass from down the street!)...getting skunked is not a purely negative experience, learn from everything you do, keep a log, especially for those who smoke(i can pee clean anytime these days!!)

GUYS!

Its not an obligation, its not that I don't get out and fish. I get out and fish LOTS. Do I catch everytime? NO! I am talking for the people that won't stand up for themselves. The ones you guys beat down when they ask a simple question! I used to be in those shoes. I know what its like.

Stam,

I am a 5th generation Washington hillbilly I am am only sophisticated because we have been at it longer than most.