Fish Catching Travel
I published this comment yesterday:
“jeeesh, why dont you change your name to bassfishlaw or coletolaw. I know, I know, I dont have to read it. HMMMMMMM.”
I really did want to know what you folks thought of that, so without further ado here are some of the responses to it: (All the names have been deleted to protect the innocent, the confused, and of course my mom.)
“It is what it is; you don’t have unlimited funds with big sponsors and a paid staff ; your a good writer and I look forward to hearing from you know matter if your fishing or venting or just informing!”
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“Doug–There are enough jerks in the world and now we can add one more. Your fishing info is very beneficial along with your random thoughts. Many of my friends do not even fish but read your works for a great entertainment package.
I know quite a few elderly fishermen that can not venture out any longer, and look foreword to your adventures. They are so use to the news of you , friends, family,, and fish. Keep your information coming!!!!!!!!!!
In other news ” You are about to embark on the best type of fishing in the world.” If I only had one more day to live, I would ask that I be on a back lake, on a calm morning casting to redfish. The thrill of seeing their gills expand and actually suck the fly in from a foot or more. If you ever stopped writing, so many of us would very disappointed, but being a lawyer, you will only write more when someone ruffles up your feathers.
Sleep well my friend”
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“I really enjoy reading your blog. You will never please everyone in this world. Keep up the good work(fishing)!!!!”
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“chuckling”, in a sense I agree with him. But, BUT, you are the one that get’s to go fishing and you are more than welcome to fish wherever you want. I personally fish nothing but salt water and would prefer to see more(only) reports from there. That being said, I still read some of the Coleto reports. As to how to respond to that post, there’s really no need to do so, unless you just feel the need. Bottom line, keep on keepin’ on.”
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“Although it is hard to not reply with what first comes to mind, I try to always take a few minutes to remind myself that I am better than that and I need to be an example to others. My thoughts on the remark…you have always been up front on the way you write your reports, meaning that your intentions are to help others catch fish and enjoy the sport you love so much. You only post your reports and are courteous enough to honor others if they tell you where they are catching fish but do not want their posts revealed. This person must find your posts beneficial for himself also…why else would he read your posts?!? Keep doing what you do brother!”
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“I think he’s missed the whole point!! The body of water is not relevant. We are supposed to take the info you give and apply it to whatever lake we’re on. It’s about types of bait/lures, weather conditions, structures or lack of, and how those affect the fishing.
I don’t bass fish but I have a true appreciation for any type of fishing. Although my husband says I’ll fish a mud puddle. LOL. I look forward to every post no matter where or what kind of fishing.
I name him ” Jealous Jack@@@”
It’s about us following your fishing journey and getting to tag along.
Keep doing what you want – when you want – how you want – where you want, because its your blog not ours!!”
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” Dude, it’s your blog, you can write about whatever you want. I personally baas fish and fish the coast 4-5 times a year, so all of the content is interesting to me. Thanks for being so dedicated and informative. Fish on!”
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First off let me say this, I was surprised at the number of responses to that comment, and I am so humbled that you all get it. As the blog has evolved into fishing reports, methods, places, and my ramblings, I know I can not please everyone. So we have heard from you, now it is my turn.
So here is my response:
Sorry there is not enough saltwater fishing for you, but that is not the point. It is all about the fishing, about sharing information, and putting my thoughts down on paper. The folks I fish with just like to fish, most of us would fish a puddle for carp if we had to. Crappie, bass, catfish, tarpon, bonefish, permit, sharks, redfish, bluegills, I love them all. So it boils down to I try to fish for what is biting. But of course there are more practical concerns.
First is money. Retired, working, whatever, it cost big bucks to fish 150 days a year. Just a trip to the Gulf from Victoria is 120 mile round trip, plus boat gas, ice, munchies, water, tackle, dancing girls, and all the rest. And that does not include boat and truck maintenance, rods, reels, and on and on. Oh yea, and the actual cost of keeping the blog going. This page does not appear like magic folks, it ain’t cheap. The whole cost of this is born by Team Nancy.
The weather plays a large factor in destination choice, as the last few weeks here have shown. We have had storms coming off the Gulf all day for weeks, which is not a hassle if you are actually on the coast. But if you make that one way 60 mile trip and the storms hit the cost remains the same. At times it is just not worth the risk and Coleto is a quick cheaper option. Trust me, if the coast was 15 miles away, and Coleto was 60, it would work the opposite way.
I have been fortunate enough to receive some sponsorship in the form of tackle from Strike King, and it looks that relationship will be renewed shortly. It is my pleasure to be associated with them no matter how small my role. I used their stuff long before they knew me, and will be using it long after this blog is gone. And guess what? Their primary focus is on bass fishing. Of course they carry a wide range of products for multi-species, but they are known far and wide for their bass fishing lures. So it should be obvious I might write about their products, and consequently bass fishing. Plus I was a freshwater guide for around 20 years in Arkansas. I just love me some bass fishing.
And last but not least I do not want anyone to be tortured by reading my stuff. I do this for me, and I do it for you. Maybe your needs are not being met by reading my blog, and if that is so you have a choice. So please do what is best for you. The thought of someone suffering as they read my stuff is not something I enjoy thinking about.
So with all that said, that will be the last time this subject is addressed on this blog. Just like the complaints from folks when I have written about “their” spots, this discussion is over. This blog is a celebration of our love of the sport of fishing. It is about sharing ideas. Those of you who have been with me from the beginning get it, and I can not thank you enough for your support. So keep stopping in if you want and thanks for reading my stuff.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
