Bad Fishing Etiquette- Asking What Lure Their Using 2024
Brian6428 reply :
Hey guys, I was just reading the thread about drop shotting a hula popper, and i realized a lot of you guys don't like to tell guys what lure you are using if you are having success. Well I fish from a dock, and will quite commonly ask guys in boats what lure they are using. Do you guys think this is bad etiquette? I just wanted to get your guys' input. Thanks!
BrianinMD reply :
I don't think so at all, just keep in mind you may not get completely honest answers. Especially if the guys are fishing a tournament.
I would pay more attention to what they have tied on or watch their retrieve (moving bait, slow/fast bottom contact, jerkbait...)
MCS reply :
No, not bad edicate in my opinion. I ask and have had plenty people ask me. Thing is you gotta remember what guys are throwing in a boat might not be of any value to you bank fishing. It is also up to the person getting the info on imparting correct usage and action of the lure and locating the fish themselves. So I have no problem handing it out either.
A-Jay reply :
I agree with Brian, though I don't fish competatively, it may be all in how you ask.
You'll always get more bees with honey.
Additionally, I will always take a few monents to help out a youngster who seems genuine, and polite.
I've been know to cut a bait right off my set up and donate it to the right cause.
Some one did that for me way back when and I've never forgotten it.
A-Jay
HeavyDluxe reply :
Man, I would hope it's not bad etiquette to ask - if you're genuinely interested and polite that is.
I can understand not getting an answer from someone competing. And, I'm also not opposed to a little gamesmanship between competitors ("I caught them all over there..." when, in reality, I was somewhere else).
What I do think is bad etiquette feeding a line of BS to someone who asks and seems innocently ignorant/curious. It's one thing to rib one another in good fun, it's another when people use faux 'advice' to have an inside joke at someone else's expense.
Teal reply :
Absolutely not. I think there is a time, place, and manner to ask. If im fishing in the tourney, I would not unless it is a trusted person that is in my everyday life.
I dont mind talking to folks at the ramp before or after im going, if its a fun fishing day.
I dont mind talking areas and lures and techniques about my waters to guys here on this site. If im not super specific with some of the guys on this site, its because i really dont want them to hang their hopes on exact specifics and change "their game" or get in their head.
Ill talk about specific lures and techniques at the tackle shop.
Do i keep a few things secret...absolutely...we all do.
What i dont like, tourney anglers that follow my boat because they see my rod bent. Then as we cross they slow and start asking questions... not cool.
I dont like to be bothered while im in the act of fishing... unless its someone standing on a dock that im fishing...then ill speak and talk fish with them.
I am wary of people who are really generous in the info and super specif department.
Sorry for the rant, but i dont think its bad ... main thing is, dont bother folks while they fish.
To be honest tho, ive never thought that telling lures was a big deal, because all people fish differently. The best way, i can help folks to catch fish is by telling them what i beleive the fish are doing and what type of area/depth/and things to key in on.
fstr385 reply :
I dont usually ask, I just ask people if theyve had any luck in the area, and if people ask what Ive been catching on, I tell em. Ive even crossed paths with other boaters who have thrown me a worm and say "try this like this". Most of the places I go on my little boat are places you dont run into other people anyways. Who cares anyways, there are hardly any baits that are a secret. If you dont know how to use em or what youre doing, youre going to yeild less fish anyways.
Brian6428 reply :
Thanks for the replies guys, I'm glad to know I haven't been breaking some unwritten rule. And you guys are right, it is definitely about how you fish it, now just what you are fishing.
On 3/30/2013 at 12:05 AM, A-Jay said:I agree with Brian, though I don't fish competatively, it may be all in how you ask.
You'll always get more bees with honey.
Additionally, I will always take a few monents to help out a youngster who seems genuine, and polite.
I've been know to cut a bait right off my set up and donate it to the right cause.
Some one did that for me way back when and I've never forgotten it.
A-Jay
Man, we need more nice people like you around my lake. Most of the boaters I have talked to have been pretty mean. They will fish right in front of our dock when we have nowhere else to fish. One time my brother was snagged 50 feet away from the dock and a boat went 5 feet away from his lure and didn't offer to try to get him off. Then the same boater, minutes later, had the audacity to ask us to unsnag his lure when he casted onto our dock and got snagged. Talk about frustrating!
Teal reply :
To add to that, someone mentioned "youngsters" and "curious/ ignorant" .... i love helping those guys....that why im on this site daily. I normally bend over backwards to help the local young guys
And yes you do get more bees with honey... i love talking about fishing.
Bankbeater reply :
I think asking about a bait is ok. What gets me is when you are fishing from the bank and somebody comes over and stands right next to you, or pulls along side when you're in a boat, just to see what you are using.
MrPeanut reply :
I don't think it's bad etiquette either, especially in the situation mentioned. It's not like your trying to get the inside scoop in a shady way to fish a local tourney, it's just a friendly convo among fishing peers.
The way I see it, everybody has gotten a tip or a quick pointer on what to use / how to use it etc.. at some point in fishing. Isn't that how we all got our start, whether it was last week or decades ago, somebody took the time to help us out
K_Mac reply :
On 3/30/2013 at 12:05 AM, A-Jay said:I agree with Brian, though I don't fish competatively, it may be all in how you ask.
You'll always get more bees with honey.
Additionally, I will always take a few monents to help out a youngster who seems genuine, and polite.
I've been know to cut a bait right off my set up and donate it to the right cause.
Some one did that for me way back when and I've never forgotten it.
A-Jay
Like you A-Jay I have been on both sides of giver and receiver. The reaction you get when you cut off a bait and give it to someone that just saw you catch a fish or two on it is worth much more than the price of the bait. As a younger man I was given a few darter jigs and a bag of grubs along with some on-the-spot training on how to use them in that same situation. Another time I was catching very nice striper hybrids on a roadrunner. I broke off the last one i had. As I was rummaging through my meager collection trying to find something else to use a guy came up and asked what they were biting on. I told him. He gave me a couple and drove off without making a cast. I will never forget either indecent and if I can pay that back along the way I'm good with that.
MarkH024 reply :
A few years back I had someone cruise by as I was pulling in a nice 4lb Largemouth and shouted out "What are you using?" I held up my hollowbody swim bait, and said a soft body swim bait. The guy's reply to me was, "Oh man, too rich for my blood"...and drove away. I didn't really know what to think of that answer. Obviously this guy doesn't know the price on some really top end bass fishing stuff.
As for the OP, it's not bad etiquette It's nice to share some knowledge of the lakes. As long as you don't share it and then they park their boat next to you or cut you off from your path / vice versa...i don't see the harm. Some people just like to keep their "secrets" I guess.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
If I'm out fun fishing and catching a bunch, I'll tend to share info with someone I feel might be less experienced or a guy/gal who is out fishing with his/her kids.
If I'm on a big bite, that's when the BS answers come out. Honestly, I dont have to worry about too many PA guys burning my swimbait bite. 
JoePhish reply :
I don't consider it bad etiquette.
Sometimes I give comprehenive answers, especially to kids or people learning the sport.
However, most times I give vague answers to passing boats like swimbaits, worms, soft plastics, jig or crankbaits.
sarcazmo reply :
I never understood the elitism that goes along with bass fishing in a non competitive environment.
If I'm fishing and catching, and someone asks me what I'm using, I'll almost always tell them and if they dont have it give them some. Why? Because this is a leisure activity! Everyone should benefit and enjoy what time they have actually being out there!
Was a pretty big wake up call for me.
Prior to buying my boat most of my fishing was done almost exclusively in Canada for Walleye and pike. My experiences up there were almost always positive.
Bass fishermen seem like they're protecting the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Scorcher214 reply :
I fish from the bank so I get a lot of passerbys and walk by many people as well. I don't mind being asked, but I don't usually ask other people. I ask if they are catching any and that's about it. I find it annoying when people ask a lot of questions though. Like every minute detail of how I'm fishing a lure.
JellyMan reply :
I get asked ALL the time. I dont like to let my secrets out too much because then they get pressured on my go to baits. I usually respond with a very polite but vague response.
"Hey man, what are you using?" - "Oh just a worm." or "Just a little creature bait."
I think thats enough info. I had to figure out presentation and color myself. They should too. It makes you a better fisherman. As far as friends go, I tell em exactly what to use and how to use it. I want my buddies to have the best day they can.
I have asked a few times but I always tried to be as un intrusive as possible. I ask things like "Is the worm bite on? You guys using creatures? Was that bite on the bottom?". If they wish to indulge me with specific info then great.
Fish Chris reply :
Probably not bad ettiquette, but still, I'd probably just watch and see what they were throwing.... and chances are, it wouldn't be something I'd want to throw anyway. In fact, if the guy was fishing what most of the other guys in that tourney were fishing, I'd only want to know what that lure was, to make sure I wasn't throwing anything even remotely close to it.
Peace,
Fish
PS, But then again, anytime I'm on the water, I do everything in my power to stay as far away from other people (fishermen, or otherwise) as I posibly can..... So I usually don't get close enough to ask or answer questions anyway... except maybe at the ramp, before or after the trip.
JellyMan reply :
On 3/30/2013 at 1:21 AM, sarcazmo said:Bass fishermen seem like they're protecting the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
I feel this way and i'm not sure why. I would love for everyone to enjoy fishing but on the same note, I have had bad experiences.
I met a guy in my apartments and we started talking fishing. I then felt comfy enough to tell him about the little secret canal through the woods that I found on the lake, what I catch em on, ect. It wasn't 2 days later and I'm out there and he comes in with his huge boat in the little canal with about 5 guys moving lay downs all over the place, idling the friggin outboard through the canal, dropping anchors, splashing, banging. This canal is big enough fo 2 bass boats side by side max and is through the woods so it is extremely calm and quiet. I then see more people days later than I had ever seen before all throwing my go to baits. Within a month of all this crazyness in my quiet nook of the lake, the bass were so spooked and were extremely hard to catch. They also moved this huge tree that was just below the water at the very entrance of the canal. It was natural and actually acted as a wall to block big boats and only allowing small boats to enter. I was pretty mad. So I moved to another portion of the lake and caught my 11# PB. It just so happens that that one guy kind of followed me out that way and saw me catch this fish. Shortly after that this spot was getting pressured. It was unbelievable. I should have kept my mouth shut.
rmcguirk reply :
Personally, I say good morning/afternoon or nod to everyone I pass. And, if they respond in the same polite way, I might ask how they're doing. I generally don't ask what they're using. As someone above said, it is usually pretty obvious from the gear and the way they are fishing it (e.g., cranking, spinner, jig, t-rig, drop shot). If you're close enough to say hello, you're close enough to see what general style of presentation(s) they're going with.
In turn, if I'm asked, I provide honest answers. If questioned, I'll also say what I'm using.
Raul reply :
I don´t think that asking somebody what they are using is bad etiquette, personally I never ask and when I´ve been asked what I´m using I reply, the interesting thing here is, if you ask what somebody is using man you really need help, you have to get it, the answer is not going to help you catch more fish. You asked what but didn´t ask how, why and where and those are more important than what.
TNBassin' reply :
On 3/30/2013 at 1:21 AM, sarcazmo said:I never understood the elitism that goes along with bass fishing in a non competitive environment.
If I'm fishing and catching, and someone asks me what I'm using, I'll almost always tell them and if they dont have it give them some. Why? Because this is a leisure activity! Everyone should benefit and enjoy what time they have actually being out there!
Was a pretty big wake up call for me.
Prior to buying my boat most of my fishing was done almost exclusively in Canada for Walleye and pike. My experiences up there were almost always positive.
Bass fishermen seem like they're protecting the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Well said!!
Darren. reply :
Not bad etiquette whatsoever. A lot of really good things said so far in this thread.
A-Jay's experience is much like my own. Someone gave me advice freely, and I now do the same, especially with newbies, kids, et al. Goes a long way with drumming up good will in fishing, and in life.
The adage "freely you have received, freely give" comes into play here. But of course, we have to use our better judgment. If you get a bad vibe from someone, you're probably less likely to share much more than a greeting or "nice day". The converse is true as well.
mjseverson24 reply :
For me it depends on the situation. If I am pre-fishing for a tournament and someone asks what I am catching them on I usually give the generic answer of a spinnerbait/ crank bait/ soft plastics etc... I dont lie I just am not very specific. I rarely in any situation give away the location, but most often I will show whoever asks exactly what I have had success on and what depths I was fishing. I do this because I was once a bank fisherman who just wanted to catch nice fish with my dad and have a good time. It is a good feeling to pass on the knowledge that you have acquired to others especially if it can make a difference.
Mitch
Felix77 reply :
I don't consider it bad etiquette either ... Just realize that you may not get the whole truth from them. Prime example.
One tournament last year I was paired with a boater who was fishing a tube. It was my first time fishing with tubes so he offered some tips to help. I asked him what color. He said a "greenish color" would work. Wouldn't say much more.
In observation I saw his was not greenish at all. In addition he was putting some type of scent on it as well. When asked about weight he says it can vary based on the condition but didn't disclose what size he was using.
You can tell how far a person is willing to go with their advice. The key there is NOT to push it. Be grateful for the information they did share and learn and explore from there.
He ended up winning the tournament so I am glad I was paying attention. 
Bluebasser86 reply :
I don't consider to be in poor taste as long as someone is polite. I make stuff up to mess with my friends and in tournaments but I like helping others catch fish when I'm just fishing for fun.
PABASS reply :
Right now I have not hit the tourny scene which is another story, I grew up with Bill Dance and he always advised you to ask questions about lure, and depth. I will ask and in return answer however I can see what they are using anyway so its not really a secret, plus I don't run into many people that fish the way I do. Boaters when they pull up to my area will get a yelling at, you have the whole lake don't take my little spot, again it doesn't happen often.
bassman31783 reply :
I've never had a problem letting someone know what lure I was using. Telling them the exact details of how I was catching them might be a different story depending on who is asking. Obviously if it's someone really struggling, new to the lake or new to fishing all together I'll give them as much info that I can to make their fishing experience as enjoyable as possible. As a whole I don't mind at all giving as much advise as I can to a fellow fishermen that asks nicely.
Now if someone sees me haul in a nice fish and then pulls up on my spot & starts casting & asking what I'm fishing and how I caught the fish I'll probably give them a cold shoulder.
Politeness goes a long way.
Fishes in trees reply :
When someone runs into me on the lake, I've got 15-20 rods laid out around the boat. What I'm using NOW probably isn't what I was using 10 minutes ago. That being said, whenever anyone asks (which isn't often) I generally reply honestly.
jhoffman reply :
Ive given out so much free advice over the years I shouldve just wrote a book and gave out copies at times.
One of my favorite spots is a highway bridge. Its one of the only places you can actually fish the river channel in this lake without a boat and in the summer heat it doubles its niceness with some shade. Without fail when I pull up there is usually someone there fishing for crappies. I start whackn the bass and the questions start flying.
Most recent went like this
Woman Alone: What are you catching all those fish on
Me: A jig
Woman: Whats a jig
Me: Explination with showing her visually
Woman: Well how do you fish it
Me: Explination
Woman: What kind of rod is that
Meanwhile I am trying to focus as I am in a tournament. Then I crank a big one over the side and she just would not let me alone. Had I been there without money on the line I may have given her some more information. However, the moment the boat coming up the lake saw me hooking fish they came in right past me(trying to see what I was throwing) and then cut me off!
I prefer to keep to myself when its tournament time.
Snakehead Whisperer reply :
Usually I don't get into this with people I meet on the water unless we exchange some sort of pleasantries first (hey, how's it going... blah, blah.) If they seem cool then I am usually more than happy to disclose what I've been catching fish on. If I'm having a hard day I'm not ashamed to ask them what's working. I can think of lots of times when I have got a bad feeling from people and just kept the conversation cordial without talking shop, however.
The thing that I've noticed more often than not is that when people ask me what I'm catching fish on, it's usually because it's a slow bite that day. This usually means I'm throwing a finesse bait of some sort (boring.) When I tell them I'm throwing a slow moving bait, they usually look at me like "Yawn, no thanks. I'll keep fishing my spinnerbait." Even if somebody tells you exactly what the fish are biting and where they are, it takes some patience/dedication for an angler to catch them. This usually weeds out people who aren't serious about it.
On the flip side, if I see people doing stuff on the water that's not OK I let them know (poaching, littering, etc.) Be careful engaging people like this. Some folks aren't that friendly when you point it out.
slonezp reply :
As long as you're not a bucket head, I've got nothing to hide. I've even gone so far as to give one of my super secret swimjigs(Northstar bull gill) to a guy I compete against in tourneys after he had asked me what I was using to catch my limits. He is a buddy of mine who will not, under any circumstances, reveal any of his "secret" baits. To each his own.That being said, I rarely if ever give up spots.
ww2farmer reply :
No, IMHO it's not bad etiquette. I welcome questions from guys. The more people I can turn on to bass fishing , and help have some success the better it is for all. I love bass, I love bass fishing, I love the competition of tournaments........but I hate the modern culture of bass fishing. That's another rant for another time.
FishinDaddy reply :
If I'm not in a tournament, I will tell you who, what, when, where, and how. Two kids came by me last month in a john boat and asked so I just gave them a couple of packs of what was working. Then watched one catch a 4 pounder minutes later. I only carry about 400 lbs of bait so I could spare two bags and a little knowledge.
I have given spots and baits to several fellow BR members who have won tournaments with that info. And one specifically who SHOULD have won a major tournament on Kissimmee(did not listen) earlier this year and another one on Harris (forgot map) last week. Not to mention any names though gar tracker.
Silas reply :
I remember I was catching bass on a motor oil worm. A boat with 2 guys came by and asked, and I threw them a handful of the worms we were using. My brother questioned my generosity. I told him, "spreading good Karma!"
Later, when we pulled up to the dock, I backed my Dodge Van down to pull out the boat and it quit. Right in the middle of nowhere. A few minutes later the SAME guys came in with a boatful of fish caught on my motor oil worm.
Turns out one was a mechanic and fixed the problem right there and we were able to go home!
I turned to my brother then, and said, "That's why!"
I know I will be a minority on this forum, but I am having real doubts about the overall consequences of competition fishing. I'm not sure if more negative consequences outweigh the good ones.
I've been fishing over 60 years and have watched things "change." I still believe in the "humanity" of man, and common courtesy will always outweigh personal gain.
But, that's just me.
CPBassFishing reply :
If an adult manages to overcome their ego to ask a teen like me what I am throwing, I will gladly tell them. 
Or another young angler for that matter. As for giving away what is working, I would if I could. I barely have enough for myself. I will never, ever tell others what I am using while fishing a tournament.
Tuckahoe Joe reply :
I don't think its bad etiquette to ask about lures/presentations but as others have said, being polite and genuine is the key. Sometimes I ask and if someone asks me, Ill give them all the info I can. As long as they're not trying to fish right on top of me, I have no problem with it. I can recall 2 situations where information was offered to me without me even asking asking. The first was my very first time bass fishing. I was on a dam and throwing a t-rigged worm and this old guy that was crappie fishing comes over and starts talking to me. "Catching anything? How long you been fishing? I caught a couple last week on a t-rig. That's a good color worm. Work it like this. Try casting it over there". Dude gave me a little 15 minute seminar on the t-rig. A short while later, I caught 3 within about a 45 minutes. Another time on the same dam I was fishing a crankbait with no luck. There were these 2 guys trout fishing on the other side and one of them pulled in a 2lb bass. The guy holds it up to me and shouts out "Caught him on a white roostertail!". I tied one on and immediately start catching em. These 2 experiences really stuck with me. So I'm more than happy to share my fishing knowledge (the little that I have) and I'd even be willing to share some soft plastics with the right kind of person. Hard baits, I dunno. I'd like to be able to but moneys tight and lures are a bit to pricey to be giving away.
LFT reply :
I think this is a great question and I appreciate that you are concerned about your etiquette. I usually ask if they are having any luck. From that you can usually judge if they are friendly and willing to chat a bit. When I have asked in the past, I have brought up what I was using and not having luck with first. That seems to break the ice a bit. Everyone I have asked has been really friendly and I have always told everyone who has asked me. I see other fisherman as my buddies, not my competition and most will agree. Who knows, the guy who I just shared what lure I'm using with may be the guy who offers to tow me in three hours later if my engine goes out.
prjavelin reply :
I have a phylosophy for this situations.
1. I never tell bucket fishermen useful information.
2. I never ask how is the bite or tell anyone how it is.
I think that asking how is the bite is something that can sync you out either way you slice it. If they say its tough Ill get negative and I will not fish the same confidence I would in other situation. They say its good and Im not fishing the spots and lures they are using and ill also start losing confidence and fishing improperly. When I used to suck and get skunked I would ask every person I saw.
I also hate the people that ask or try to take spots from you or get really close and cast leaving you without options.
GARY YAMAMOTTO should sponsor me right now. Ive given so many senkos out its crazy. they work decently. Not like my go-to lure but decent.
RAMBLER reply :
I enjoy helping kids. When you see them, on the bank, alone, it's usually because they've no one else (like a caring parent) to help them.
Adults, that can be a different thing. I had two BAD experiences helping people and I shy away from that, now, unless it is a good friend and I know the way they fish.
There was a guy that started working in the same place I did. He was not the most pleasant person in the world, but I tried to get along with him because we worked together. I took him fishing a few times and showed him how to fish (use tackel, bait, etc.). He went crazy. Fished all the time and kept everything he caught. His wife was from overseas and liked fish. Now, this is the honest truth. They actually bought and filled, with fish, three (3) of the biggest freezers they could find to keep all of the fish in. I sure wish I had never taken that guy fishing.
Another time, I was launching and some out of staters came to launch at the same time. They asked and I told them in detail where and what. Later they came trolling right through where I was casting and pulled up one of the biggest crappie I have ever seen and asked me if that was the kind of fish I had telling them about.
You will not get specifics from me.
Fish Chris reply :
CPB, I'd probably be even more likely to ask a young guy... especially if he was fishing from shore.... how he was doing, and what he was throwing.... than I would, some tournament guy who was running and gunning, for mostly dinks 
LOL
In reality, 99% of the the "secrets" the other anglers on the water might have, would be completely useless to me...... unless maybe it was something like, "they spotted a gimongous bass" in a certain spot.... I don't even care what they threw at it. Now its my turn
Peace,
Fish
On 3/30/2013 at 9:32 AM, CPBassFishing said:If an adult manages to overcome their ego to ask a teen like me what I am throwing, I will gladly tell them.
Or another young angler for that matter. As for giving away what is working, I would if I could. I barely have enough for myself. I will never, ever tell others what I am using while fishing a tournament.
WRB reply :
There an old saying; if a Fishermans lips are moving he is lying. You can politely ask other anglers how they are doing and if they are catching anything, be aware of the reply the water. You may get better answers at the boat ramp as anglers come off the water.
At the ramp I will share very specific lure information, if asked, not locations. The whale that surfaces gets harpooned, so it's my goal to keep a very low profile on the water, out of sight out of mind.
Most tournament anglers avoid making eye contact, they don't want to ask or be asked any questions and that is OK with me! The weekend family out fishing, especially young kids, I will put them on some keeper size bass when given the opportunity.
Tom
JeziHogg reply :
I have no problem sharing information with someone that asks me. Mind you I wont give specifics, I'll just say "I'm using a crankbait or I'm using a Pig and a Jig".
But I absolutely hate it when I'm fishing and someone comes over and starts giving me advice without me asking for it.
ColdSVT reply :
ask me all the questions you want and ill give you honest answers. I however will not tell you why I am doing something in particular because I think that is something one should learn on thier own
SudburyBasser reply :
If someone asks me what I'm using I'll tell them exactly...hell, if they want to know where in the aisle I found it I'll tell them that too if I can remember.
Spots are another matter...If I think you're an idiot I'll probably give you a general location. If you seem okay I'll be reasonably specific.
Brian6428 reply :
Thanks for all the answers, there are some great replies. Using this advice, I will continue asking fellow fisherman what they are using, but will not press for any more info if they don't offer it. Thanks a ton!
Hooligan reply :
I almost always respond with "jigs" as a stock answer when I am local. If I'm on the road at a tournament, I am generally much more forthcoming with what's working and what I'm doing. I don't, and won't, give everything up, but will give the basic information.
BassThumb reply :
Whether or not it's bad etiquette depends on how you approach the person, and whether you plan to keep the fish that you catch. If you just walk up to them and ask, "Hey, what are you catching 'em on?", then yes; it's bad etiquette. If you do this with a bucket in hand, it's even worse.
If you engage them in a friendly conversation about fishing to show them that you're interesting in becoming a better angler, then it's not bad whatsoever. Both anglers can learn from these exchanges. Many of them will gladly volunteer information without you even needing to ask.
NorcalBassin reply :
I'm more than happy to help a genuine fisherman with general advice (drop shot with a 4" worm, jig w/Rage Craw trailer, etc), but I'll leave the color out of it. That being said, it's pretty rare around here to hear anyone sharing specifics on the water or at the ramp. It can get a little snobby in CA.
Sbennett9 reply :
My partner and I talk on the water with anglers all the time. Never interrupting them but especially when passing by. Being friendly not only on the water but in general is just a character trait of mine....Whether the answer they give is truthful or not i decipher from what they throw. You'd be shocked how many people will lie straight to your face. I tell everyone the truth but the details can be give or take. To all of you out there talking with younger anglers and sharing learned skills I applaud you. I wish I ran into more guys like you!
SirSnookalot reply :
I shoot the bull with just about everyone, depending on their attitude my responses may vary. I was fishing from shore in Boca one day and was talking to 2 guys in a boat, they were looking for peacocks. They were friendly enough so I gave one of them a brand new lure still in the package, I said peacock guaranteed, I wasn't wrong, lol.
On the hand this boated fisherman in my canal behind my home was bragging to me about how many fish he catches there, after he asks me what I'm using, I said you're catching so many why ask me, I'm just a bank fisherman. Don't assume just because someone is in a boat they know any more than you do.
senile1 reply :
I'm a little late on this one and haven't read all the responses so I am probably repeating someone else's information. One of the best questions you can ask is what type of structure someone is finding the bass on. Answers such as, "I was catching bass off of secondary points in 8 - 10 feet of water" or "I was catching fish off of stumps back in the creeks" provide you information that will help you find the bass without giving away spots. Once you locate the bass you can experiment to determine which lure is appropriate.
Otherwise, I would have no problem with you asking me what lure to use. The right lure doesn't matter if you don't know where they are. Of course, the exception to this would be if I were competing in a tournament.
Brian6428 reply :
On 4/2/2013 at 9:02 PM, senile1 said:I'm a little late on this one and haven't read all the responses so I am probably repeating someone else's information. One of the best questions you can ask is what type of structure someone is finding the bass on. Answers such as, "I was catching bass off of secondary points in 8 - 10 feet of water" or "I was catching fish off of stumps back in the creeks" provide you information that will help you find the bass without giving away spots. Once you locate the bass you can experiment to determine which lure is appropriate.
Otherwise, I would have no problem with you asking me what lure to use. The right lure doesn't matter if you don't know where they are. Of course, the exception to this would be if I were competing in a tournament.
That actually hasn't been said yet, that is a great idea, though. Oftentimes it is more where than what. Thanks!
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