Thread: Makes me wonder sometimes: how many ideas presented on c.com are found useful?

Many of us have been posting opinions/ideas for years - some new, some not but still useful. I've had discussions with a few local anglers and for some, found change not in the cards even when 'the eyes don't lie'. Granted, if an angler does as well without those changes, no point in changing.

A local angler I fished with used one color Crappie Magnet on one jig weight for over a year that caught him as many fish as me using different lure shapes and presentations. This year he was willing to try some of my hybrid lures and did well if not better, asking for more after seeing how many fish he caught. He's a basic angler - cast, retrieve and, catch fish with it. Why it catches fish not important to him. Why, is what we discuss and have strong opinions on - most not universally accepted. But again if it works, it works regardless line, rod, reel or lure. The big question: how often in comparison to other ideas presented?

I guess it comes down to a few things:
The ability or curiousity to try new ideas or consider an alternate that may be an improvement - especially after trial & error testing that proved a positive change.

Being forced to accept good advice because the old way of thinking had flaws that made for frequent frustration.

Not willing to change to because what has worked continues to work - even with some flaws.

When it comes to lures, are many universal to most waters? Maybe not, but I've found that most designs do well catch fish regardless the lake - and most fish species to boot! Nothing wrong with using one lure and doing well, but just not the reason I fish: catching fish on more discovered lure designs. That's something rarely sought by others.

The old saying beware the man with one gun. He probably knows how to use it

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

The old saying beware the man with one gun. He probably knows how to use it

Quigley only carried one gun , BUT as you may have noticed was rather good with another as well
Just because I prefer one rod combo over another don't stop me from ketchn with one I don't have much use for .....

Spoon .....You are enjoying the sport not just by catching....but also by designing and experimenting

I do believe fish get conditioned to seeing the same thing time after time. It can be easily seen when shooting docks the fish will turn off, a color change can start them biting again

I have gotten a LOT of ideas here over the last couple of years. The biggest game changer was the tip and comments on trout magnets. They are now my number one go to and have been really successful. Thanks to Alphahawk on that, as well as the TSS/TCB U/L rod recommendation as well. Floats, line, reels, etc. A ton of ideas that has improved my fishing and fun. I found it all right here on CCCom.
Bob

Originally Posted by BobC

I have gotten a LOT of ideas here over the last couple of years. The biggest game changer was the tip and comments on trout magnets. They are now my number one go to and have been really successful. Thanks to Alphahawk on that, as well as the TSS/TCB U/L rod recommendation as well. Floats, line, reels, etc. A ton of ideas that has improved my fishing and fun. I found it all right here on CCCom.
Bob

Same here, I have learned a lot and made some good friends here.

Originally Posted by BobC

I have gotten a LOT of ideas here over the last couple of years. The biggest game changer was the tip and comments on trout magnets. They are now my number one go to and have been really successful. Thanks to Alphahawk on that, as well as the TSS/TCB U/L rod recommendation as well. Floats, line, reels, etc. A ton of ideas that has improved my fishing and fun. I found it all right here on CCCom.
Bob

What I pass on to others was once passed on to me. Knowledge kept to oneself is of little value. I moved to TN in ‘05 and had to buy my fish at the grocery. Everyone here took me into the fold and taught me how to be consistent in catching crappie and offered a hand in friendship. We gather info from others and while some of it works well, some doesn’t fit where or how we fish and it’s discarded. Eventually another style of fishing develops and we move a little further. Like it or not, you’re all my extended family, and thanks for teaching me when I had no clue.

Certainly is a great place to meet friendly like minded folks

I have fished with C.C members in 6 different states. All the events are great.