Poll for Fishing Report Contributors

[shsimons]

The site is fine the way it is. David, you could charge a membership fee. I can't imagine the pain of the running this thing or cost. Even with sponsorship, we'd be willing to donate a few bucks to help out.

I think it comes down to being respectful to each other. Us catfish guys usually have plenty of space to share with each other and it really isn't a big deal if someone is on a hole. Now when it comes to tournaments and things like that, that's where the tension can be running high. I can't necessarily blame a person for running to a spot he or she knows is good, especially if money is on the line.
I'm usually pretty open about my fishing, but I guess there's not much to hide if I'm fishing from the bank. Now if I'm out on a guide trip and it's been requested I keep a few things to myself, I will do that. I don't want to hurt someone's guide business. Some examples would be RSIMMS and SOUTHERNCATS. I will only post what those guys are comfortable with me posting.

Whatever your opinions are, this place has opened up a lot to me. It provides me a mental escape from work. It gives me info and ideas about fishing. I have been out numerous times with members. This has got to be the best forum out there.

 

[DHaun]

Thanks guys. There is no need to ever charge any membership fees. CFF is a labor of love and has never been about making money. Cost is not an issue and if this was a business venture it would have failed long ago...It would take many, many years for this site to break even on the initial programming investment alone I am just as addicted as anyone else and happy to keep it online so long as I have the time and remain convinced its a good thing for area anglers.

I guess I worry too much and just want to be sure it has a positive perception, so I need to check other opinions to validate my own concerns . My personal thinking is that a broad conservational message will always outweigh any negative impacts of a crowded ramp when the fishing is hot somewhere, but I still plan to keep the options open in the future. EricM makes some great points as well regarding PMs. I never want to discourage good information on patterns, lures, and conditions in reports and I think general locations are fine.

 

[BackOnTheWater]

First off, I think TT might have taken offence to my statement that "if you're not posting 2-3 reports per month, you ain't fishin' 'nuff". My apologies, TT. That did not come out right. Posting reports has nothing to do with it. I meant that if you're not getting out that often, you should! I think you'll agree that you wish you could go fishing more often.</p>

My vote was to give members a reason to register. I'm sure increased membership would mean something to the CFF sponsors. I would not agree with excluding ANY members, especially one who has contributed as much to this group as you have.</p>

I just wanted to make sure that I did not offend you...hope you read this...I almost sent it via PM, but wanted it out here for all to see.</p>