Curious Why There Aren't More Pics In Reports ?

[Cameron]

I have not been able to fish in 3 years do to my move off the mountain, so nothing to post
I always tried to post pics of fish because it seemed to me that folks dont want to just read a report. Pictures of what you caught or didnt catch seem to lively up a post and gives the reader something to identify with. MORE FISH PORN

Why dont you post pics????
Is it because lack of a camera, to hard to post, dont want to give any "VISUAL" clues to your secret spot, or something else ?

I am truly curious as to why this place doesn't have a HUGE amount of pics with almost everyone having a camera on their phones these days.

(on a side note) Glad to see less harshness on here these days, seems most of "MY FRIENDS" on here have vanished or dont post. Really would like to see this site be a more positive place for folks to get their fishing news fix.
Maybe a like/dislike button type thing to help folks recognize what others are thinking that are not posting.

When I first found this place I thought it was the bee's knee's and love how it breaks down the forums and all the COOL HEADS this site contains. It's helped me in so many ways and I REALLY love seeing pics of fish.
I hope to be around more because I have the itch & I cant scratch it so I turn to FNN for some pics to help "take" me on your fishing trip.

AGAIN THANK YOU FNN FOR HOSTING THIS SITE.
old pic i havent been

[trail blazer]

Great point Cameron!

I for one will try harder to put more pics into my reports,, Your comments seem solid and accurate to me.
Great observation .

TRAIL BLAZER

[seal]

Well put me on the other side of the discussion. Pictures worth nothing and a fish is a fish is a fish, conditions on the water and of the water, lures used, bait activity etc... is what actually helps a fisherman in my mind.

I'm weird that way I guess.

[DEVOREFLYER]

Seal is quite correct in that info is more valuable than a picture. While a picture of a brag fish is nice to see it often serves no purpose other than to feed the fisherman’s ego that caught it and to reinforce the time on the water and experience it took him to catch it.

The time on the water and experience that it took to catch that fish is what that fisherman invested. Often it took many years of time, learning the water and patterns and also many dollars invested in gear, equipment, fees and fuel.

We have to face the fact that the fishing waters in California for the most part are over pressured and often over fished and to broadly post every detail of the catch would bring even more pressure to your “Secret Spot”.

Sadly people on the BB are like people that go to the bank. Some make deposits, some make deposits and withdrawals and some only make withdrawals.

Too often today people do not want to spend the time to learn the craft and want the easy way out. I personally think that “Paying your dues” makes one appreciate what a great sport fishing is and makes the effort to preserve it for future generations.

Here is a pic of a Trout caught at Lake Crowley several years ago. While the picture is great it gives no info about how it was caught.

For info on the catch it was caught off Sandy Point in 9-13 ft of water. 6wt fly rod, fishing a #18 barbless long shank Crystal Zebra Midge under an indicator 18” off the bottom.

While that info is valuable will it guarantee someone the same results tomorrow, next week or next month is doubtful. There is no substitute for time on the water and experience and it isn’t free.

[seal]

Damn Devoreflyer get outa my head!

[DEVOREFLYER]

Damn Devoreflyer get outa my head!

It's better for me to be in your head than da Quagga being in your head....Just sayin'..

[cutbait]

Great point Cameron!

I for one will try harder to put more pics into my reports,, Your comments seem solid and accurate to me.
Great observation .

TRAIL BLAZER

Oh great!


That means I have to try harder

[TroutOnly]

its easier for people to tell fish stories ,pics tell stories on there own ,and when people manipulate with pics..............

[trail blazer]

Oh great!


That means I have to try harder

WHAT ARE BROTHERS FOR BRO

hay either that OR you share your new DISCOUNTED reel with me!,,LOL

[dpaulus9]

its been about four yrs since i been fishing(long story so wont get into it). havent posted much on here since. but i rarely,rarely take any pics of what i catch. usually my phone is not on me ar tooooo busy catching. hopefully i can get back into fishing as before. i like to read the reports since i can visuallize whats being said. also dont mind the accasional funny stuff either lol