is this forum broken??

[deathb4disco]

Anybody wanna talk about plastic sandwich bags or Neely Henry?

[Locator79]

Tourneys and lurkers put a tight lip on most

[DaveB40]

Tourneys and lurkers put a tight lip on most

That's sad. Only goes to show how insecure some guys are!
In the meantime, come on over to the Illinois forum. Got some
great crappie spots in southern IL. Rend, Lake of Egypt, Crab Orchard,
just to name a few.

[Locator79]

Anybody wanna talk about plastic sandwich bags or Neely Henry?

I belong to another forum for my sandwich bag discussions, members only!!!!

[wannabe fisherman]

I belong to another forum for my sandwich bag discussions, members only!!!!

[deathb4disco]

I belong to another forum for my sandwich bag discussions, members only!!!!

So, you're just too good to talk sandwich bags with us common people, huh?

ELITIST!

[RMGeorge]

This used to be an awesome forum but it went downhill and now it is useless

What were you trying to use it for? I find it's a great place to get information on techniques, equipment, places to fish and camp and general fishing knowledge. And it's a really great place to meet new friends! Really sorry you are not enjoying it.

[cevans]

WOW! I am busting my butt at this time of the year working and finally log on and see this posting!!! Well,,,you asked for it and here goes as some of you won't like my comments. But first,,I get paid and fish for 4 months while getting paid,,so I make all the postings with pics,,yep,,gravy train job...but by July,,the job finally kicks in and I travel alot to tons of trade shows etc,,and now I log on after 2-3 weeks and see this question. Heck no this forum isn't broken, but,,WELCOME TO THE INDIANA FORUM. And I will tell you my opinon as to why you would ask this question. Remember,,,now,,as I upset someone,,its just my opinion. But,,,its the Indiana Forum on the awesome Crappie.com forum of which I really love. but,,back to Indiana.
1. We don't have tons of water,,so most you guys,,never report true reports on fishing, cause you don't want anybody fishing your water or spots. Come on, Slab has even offered prizes for pics..postings,,etc,,,to build it up...but its true..Are you afraid,,someone might catch more fish than you and fish your spot out? Yep,,is the answer..but guys,,,,you can take a dude fishing,,and HE still has to find and catch the fish!!!!

2. Now this is going to cut deep. Number 2. Lets face it,,ever since Indiana Slab Master quit posting how everybody caught their fish, posting fishing reports, catches, and even pics on the forum..THEY want everybody to go to their weigh ins. They want everybody to go to their web site. They want everybody to join their club. Did I say club,,or is it a Tourney Trail??? Great use of the indiana Forum and we the members of the forum lost alot of nice information, when they went cold and still mouth'd and to me, that is one sided as all get out..but hey!! This is just my opinion,,RIGHT??? So don't take it serious if I cut someone to the quick!! Remember also,,,if you add money to fishing and club tournaments, money creates and changes a Club and its members and their actions. I know this from years ago, in building Indiana Bass Fed. and fishing the most early tourneys of Ray Scott, when they were only 50 and 100 bucks to enter and there wasn't a big payout back then. It was all friendly back then till the purses skyrocketed.

3. We in Indiana have no get togethers like the other state forums. Where is the comradery in teaching fishing and having friendly get-togethers in Indiana??? So is Indiana forum truly teaching and supporting each other in fishing technics? A few of us are...but,,,its only a few and you know who you are in your postings and I thank those that do great postings. Keep it up.

I do have to appoligize as I haven't been on the forum. Tis the season I am working alot, and trying to do alittle deer hunting and so you haven't had any postings from me. Its still the best forum in the world and you can learn learn learn from others. You have the Main Crappie forum, you have all the other state forums you can participate in. You can band together and work to make Indiana better. You can even maybe join Indiana Slab Masters and if there are enough of you joining it,,you can change it also. You can also start a new club if you want. And,,I will post,,I promise,,come spring with pics,,with educational postings hoping to get others into fish as I have nothing to fear cause I still have a freezer full of crappies (ask Billbob ) and eat them each week now. All of my postings hasn't kept me from catching fish!!! And!!! this forum is what YOU MEMBERS..... make of it so make it better!!!

Also, support the advertisers and sponsors of this forum by buying their products. It keeps it strong. Now flame me all ya want!

[skeeterman1]

I'm here. I haven't been on here for almost a year. Between tournaments and the high fishing pressure on Indiana lakes, most guys don't say a word anymore. Most guys are using social media to post pictures and some reports. Indiana has very high crappie pressure with the least amount of productive waters. Once 1 guy shares a good fishing report, watch out! the boat ramp will be full the next day. Most of the productive waters I have fished for years are really in bad shape now with all the fishing pressure and no size limit on crappie in Indiana. Most waters are not managed properly by our DNR and are in terrible shape to support the guys who only fish for eaters. I usually give fishing reports on Facebook for those who I want to share info with and not the whole world who just wants to steal your spots and take limits home for dinner. I love Crappie.com but it's just a different world now with endless social media. Just my opinion but most would have to agree. Fish On!

[cevans]

I'm here. I haven't been on here for almost a year. Between tournaments and the high fishing pressure on Indiana lakes, most guys don't say a word anymore. Most guys are using social media to post pictures and some reports. Indiana has very high crappie pressure with the least amount of productive waters. Once 1 guy shares a good fishing report, watch out! the boat ramp will be full the next day. Most of the productive waters I have fished for years are really in bad shape now with all the fishing pressure and no size limit on crappie in Indiana. Most waters are not managed properly by our DNR and are in terrible shape to support the guys who only fish for eaters. I usually give fishing reports on Facebook for those who I want to share info with and not the whole world who just wants to steal your spots and take limits home for dinner. I love Crappie.com but it's just a different world now with endless social media. Just my opinion but most would have to agree. Fish On!

I always enjoyed reading your your fishing reports when you used to post a lot on here. However, you and I both know because of your attention to the tournaments and the desire to win, you primarily don't do any fishing reports anymore and give anything away due to other competitors in the tournaments. Same goes for the other tournament fishermen that used to participate in reporting for a lot of years on here. That a fact! And I don't blame you or anybody that fishes the money tournaments in Indiana as it would be crazy to give fishing reports while fishing the money tournaments. Good luck in your tourneys as we all miss your fishing reports.