food for thought

[topbanana]

Since some people take an apparent dislike to answering other people's genuine questions, think about this.

When you first started out how did you learn the ropes ? I'd imagine it was through other folk, friends and clubs. No doubt many of you wouldn't be where you are now if it wasn't for these people giving you the help you needed, same goes for me.

So why is it so difficult to help poeple taking a genuine interest in our sport ? I'll help where ever I can, as do most others but some just plain snub people's questions. I think there's a lot to be gained from those that you have helped having a good session on a knew mark which you gave advice on. Just recently a few of my mates have taken up fishing again after failed attempts and with a little help and guidance are now enjoying the sport again.

So just remember, most of us wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for people offering their help and guidance, maybe some might not have continued with the sport that is so infectious to us.

Like I say, food for thought. And this is in NO way an invitation for an argument.

cheers

[mick303]

topbanana, top man, good point well made mate, that's one of the reasons I joined NESA, for help and a bit advice if people want to come on just to bang thier gums they should just go on fasebook.

[big phil 123]

I fully agree but I think it's the way some lads ask the question join a forum and ask what time is high water were is fishing what bait do I need. That type of question just seems the lazy option were some lads come on looking for more help but are genuinely interested in the sport always get my help.

[JUBZ]

That was one of the reasons I joined this site

I feel like I've learned more about fishing in the past month than I have in 8 years of fishing prior to joining

[Davyred]

I learned from joining Sunderland SAA in about 1980-81. At the same time, I used to go to Jack Meltons angling classes on a Saturday morning. He taught me all sorts, including how to shell mussel properly and what to use (if anyone ever seen Jack shell Mussel, you'll know how good he was) and above all, the rig I still use to this day with great success to fish the roundhead of Roker pier.

Joining the club was invaluable though as its a mine of information. The one thing I learnt though, as a spotty 15-16 year old is manners and respect. If you talk to the experienced anglers properly, they'd tell you just about anything, and I hope I still talk to people these days in the same manner.

What boils my p***, and its happened to me a couple of times on here, is the total lack of manners on asking for information, getting PMs along the lines of 'where did you fish'. No please, thanks or nothing. I've got no time for people like that.

A few lads on this forum have helped me with marks and bait beds which I can't thank them enough for, and I hope I've helped some lads in return with some marks in Scotland. This is a great Forum, its just unfortunate that you get the 'quick fix' anglers on it, lads who want the information now and every bit of information instead of doing what we used to do, go fishing and find out for yourself.

[the cod one]

Nice one m8

[marco1967]

its best to say nowt rather than reply with a snotty answer , and let someone with more patience do the answering . mays well just do away with all forums and just have "google " as your friend .

[mick303]

will be too scared to ask owt in future!

[topbanana]

I agree whole heartedly that manners are an important part of a question, but I've noticed even good mannered questions don't always get a dignified answer. I understand some questions may look lazy. For me though asking questions about which is the best bait for the time of year or a venue is genuine question. As far as I'm concerned a well mannered question should get a well mannered reply.

[Bushwhacker]

I learned from joining Sunderland SAA in about 1980-81. At the same time, I used to go to Jack Meltons angling classes on a Saturday morning. He taught me all sorts, including how to shell mussel properly and what to use (if anyone ever seen Jack shell Mussel, you'll know how good he was) and above all, the rig I still use to this day with great success to fish the roundhead of Roker pier.

Joining the club was invaluable though as its a mine of information. The one thing I learnt though, as a spotty 15-16 year old is manners and respect. If you talk to the experienced anglers properly, they'd tell you just about anything, and I hope I still talk to people these days in the same manner.

What boils my p***, and its happened to me a couple of times on here, is the total lack of manners on asking for information, getting PMs along the lines of 'where did you fish'. No please, thanks or nothing. I've got no time for people like that.

A few lads on this forum have helped me with marks and bait beds which I can't thank them enough for, and I hope I've helped some lads in return with some marks in Scotland. This is a great Forum, its just unfortunate that you get the 'quick fix' anglers on it, lads who want the information now and every bit of information instead of doing what we used to do, go fishing and find out for yourself.

Jack was that daft that he used to carry a big bucket of mussel along the pier instead of peeling them at home.
Watched him get washed off his bike one day on the South pier when about ten lads warned him the Wash end was being swamped with big swells.
He broke his arm and we had to call an ambulance.
As for giving advice,i will help anyone.
I taught Mr TT on Hendon prom everything he knows...

[big phil 123]

Jack was that daft that he used to carry a big bucket of mussel along the pier instead of peeling them at home.
Watched him get washed off his bike one day on the South pier when about ten lads warned him the Wash end was being swamped with big swells.
He broke his arm and we had to call an ambulance.
As for giving advice,i will help anyone.
I taught Mr TT on Hendon prom everything he knows...

I wouldn't admit teaching Mr tt mate

[Davyred]

Jack was that daft that he used to carry a big bucket of mussel along the pier instead of peeling them at home.
Watched him get washed off his bike one day on the South pier when about ten lads warned him the Wash end was being swamped with big swells.
He broke his arm and we had to call an ambulance.
As for giving advice,i will help anyone.
I taught Mr TT on Hendon prom everything he knows...

Aye, that was Jack, never shelled them at home as he said he used the shells as groundbait.

[markt1225]

i'm just getting back into things and have used this forum and get some great advice. I understand the point about lazy questions tide times, weather etc. As someone has said that its best to say nothing then start with insults. 90% of my experience has been good as none of my mates have any interest in fishing at all so I'm like billy no mates when it comes to my sea fishing ha! Only frustrating thing for me is when someone on here will say just let me know when you can get out and I will meet up and show you couple of marks and then proceeds to ignore your subsequent DM - my only request that people on here post what they can honour. Keep up the good work lads and thanks again!

[FISHERMAN]

Im unsure about this comment me like iv found this site to be very informative over the few year ive been on and as for new ppl joining and asking questions thats part of the learing curve there going to ask questions that have been asked a million times imagine all the ppl who have been on here for years answering the same questions over and over again but I see them still answering thats good I think coz they cud just turn a blind eye and say nowt but they dont to be fair there is alot of ppl taken sea fishing up and this site is a very helpfull step on there sea fishing route weather it be trying it out or long term or short term the ppl of nesa are here to help in any way they can not every post is gona take off with ppl replying but even if one person helps thats surely I step forward from were u were and wat you were asking about. Peace out fisherman

[cod magnet]

Jack was that daft that he used to carry a big bucket of mussel along the pier instead of peeling them at home.
Watched him get washed off his bike one day on the South pier when about ten lads warned him the Wash end was being swamped with big swells.
He broke his arm and we had to call an ambulance.
As for giving advice,i will help anyone.
I taught Mr TT on Hendon prom everything he knows...

you wish pugwash i heard TT put you in retirement