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Location: Tinley Park. Fish Cen IL. Bass & Vilas Cty.Muskie | I understand protecting the Lake you caught the Fish when posting a picture or report. How about posting the city or town where the fish was caught ? Even if you give the town across the lake or next town over.This would give the reader just an idea of where the Big Muskie was caught. How about saying Boulder Junction area, Central Wisconsin, Walker area, Central Ohio. I just am just tired and fed up of reading Lake X, City X. Why even post Lake X, City X ? ? I lose some Value in seeing a picture of Muskie with Lake X, City X. Thanks for listening.
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| How bout Area lake? |
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Location: Sherry, WI | As I sit here in State X, City X, within X minutes of Lake X, all I can think of is...
Who gives a rat's X? |
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Location: Detroint Lakes, MN |
The value is getting to see a picture of a nice fish.
Kind of like the value of finding your own lake X, on your own.
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Location: University of Hartford | the lake I fish on only has 1 town near it and it would be very easy to find if you knew the town and since I am one of the few that know about it I want to keep it that way. When I post pictures (rarely) of fish that I get there it will always be lake X, Town X and State/Province X unless its from eagle then its Eagle cause everyone knows my spots there. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | what reasoning are you coming from to have to know where somebody caught a fish?
the simple answer to that question should give you the answer to your complaint. |
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Location: Wausau | I would love to find out where Lake X is just so I can catch a musky while vertical jigging a Buzz Bait. I just love that answer. |
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Location: Antioch, IL | Ok, I'll let the cat out of the bag. I'll probably be persecuted for this, but I feel it is my duty (Like that masked magician guy who reveals the secrets to all those old magic tricks) Lake X is.........................................Grass Lake - Antioch, IL. Prefered method of fishing is trolling a worm harness in 3 feet of water (since the entire lake is three feet deep). Celebrate your monster catch at Blarney's. Seriously, If a guy doesn't want to tell you where he caught a fish, respect that and just enjoy a photo of a nice fish and if your lucky a good story. No one is obligated to share anything about a fish/spot. There not even obligated to tell the truth when the do give info. Welcome to the web...take from it what you can. Can we beat this horse a little more..I don't think it's dead yet.
Edited by Fish and Whistle 10/14/2008 1:10 PM
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Location: Hudson, WI | On the flipside, why is not relevant information where someone caught a fish? What constitutes Lake X in this world of information? I doubt anyone is going to pack up their stuff and head for a weekend on your lake because they heard someone caught a 46 incher out there last week. I can understand not wanting to air a lake where you put 9 in the boat and it's only 200 acres, but 90% of the Big Fish contest is SHHHH...Lake X. Nobody knows about any of the other lakes in Minnesota or Wisconsin apparently. What if someone says, say, Shamineau? Well, so what? In MN or WI everyone one of us has the opportunity to catch a fish over 45 within 2 hours, so I doubt everyone is going to flock to Shamineau based on a Big Fish post. Again, there are certain circumstances where it is warranted and it's the person's prerogative. Just playing devils' advocate. |
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Location: Dixon, IL | I agreed with Big Fish Only!
Illinois....easy to able to find!
Near Bloomington then everybody know its Evergreen Lake.
Northern Wisconsin would be different story!
You can find some big fish by doing your homework, research and contact your location DNR.
Trout Lake, North Twin, Tomahawk, etc have big fish in the past from musky books or Larry Ramsell's history books.
Top 50 muskie Lakes in Wisconsin book is helpful! Minnesota, Pa and Ohio have some information about where to catch big musky. Contact your state DNR or join Musky Club!
When I caught fish, I put down Illinois! If from Channel Lake or Lake Marie then I would put down Fox Chain.
Check out Big fish contest in baitshop location or Vilas County top ten, etc. |
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Location: Hudson, WI | That's actually my preferred method of fishing on Lake X...but don't tell anyone. |
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| jeffyd - 10/14/2008 12:17 PM
As I sit here in State X, City X, within X minutes of Lake X, all I can think of is...
Who gives a rat's X?
I agree. Who gives a rats X!
Edited by Baby Mallard 10/14/2008 1:28 PM
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| I prefer giving all the details of the catch and just not telling anyone who I am.
Angler X 
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| Angler X: There's no way that fish is 49.5".
Yaaawwwwwwwwn... |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | sure look to be struggling to hold the skinny rat |
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| Guest, you're right, it was only 36"... When you're only 4 feet tall and have no head you can make a little fish look really big, especially if you lean in towards the camera and hold the fish way out in front of you.
Edited by esoxaddict 10/14/2008 1:50 PM
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Location: Bloomington, IL | I figure if I catch a fish at any lake, its because of some tip or help that I received from people on here. So (if I ever catch another one again) I absolutly plan on sharing the when, where, with what, and how many times I jumped up and down like a little girl when I caught it. I get too much help from you guys to keep my spots a secret. Just my$.02
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Hum....now that I think about it....me saying that might make people unwilling to help put me on fish, because then I would in turn share THEIR spots. Now I don't know what to think! 
Edited by scolba 10/14/2008 1:55 PM
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| I have to say I agree with lake x town x and all of that. It seems that when a lot of fish start being talked about in any one area fishing pressure goes up to a very large extent. The more fish that get caught and talked about in a given area make that place have more a a name for big fish, and there must be a lot of internet scouters out here that ticked and feel a story a a picture is not good enough. Personally I like seeing the picture a a story and i like it when people keep their mouth shut about where they caught it. Thats just my 2 cents. |
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Location: Tinley Park. Fish Cen IL. Bass & Vilas Cty.Muskie | I especially have to agree with esoxaddict - Angler X. Mr. Horseman- You can't fool me. I am just happy fisherman are sharing their pictures of these Big Fish. |
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Location: Central Wi. | I fish Lake X regularly, and I don't appreciate all the publicity it has been getting lately. I'm leaning towards spending more time on Lake Z. |
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| i love fishing lake x but i can't believe i don't see many other boats with all the fish that come out of it...???
i love seeing big fish pics...from wherever by whoever....post away....
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| Ditto on liking to see the pictures. It's like Fishboy. Did you really give a crap where any of the Bunnies were from? Like you were going to take a road trip and find one of your favorites.
Who cares where? Do your own exploring and find your own Lake X.
Now if you'd like to find my ex, I'll give you her number.
Planet X
Rated X
X-Ray
X-Actly
X-treme
Where'd you catch that trout? X Stream |
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| Ever heard of good fisherman never revel there secret spots... they earned the right to do so. |
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI | This reminds me of a thread started on another board about blurring license plates in posted pics. Who cares?
"Angler X: There's no way that fish is 49.5"."
Looks like he Photoshopped his head out and a trout head on!
Edited by Gander Mt Guide 10/14/2008 8:38 PM
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | I fish a chain of lakes a lot, and have some really good spots within sight of Hwy X. Does this count? |
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Location: Hayward, WI | esoxaddict - 10/14/2008 1:35 PM
I prefer giving all the details of the catch and just not telling anyone who I am.
Angler X ;-)
Now THAT is funny...and a little creepy looking at the same time.
Seriously though, I have a few fish I want to enter into the Lax contest. I really like it when I read what lake the fish have been caught on, especially if they are lakes near me that I can actually fish. However, a lot of people probably don't even know the lake I caught all of my 45+ fish on has muskies in it. It sure is nice to be about the only one ever throwing musky baits out there, and I admit to being selfish and not wanting to give that up to the entire public.
So, as much as I hate to, when I enter my fish I will probably say they were caught from a "lake X." However, I won't be going so far as to far to blur picture backgrounds out. If you can recognize where I am from the pictures alone, you have already been where I am - several times.
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| who really care?
the fish is big?good
the pic is nice? good
1 thing is sure they all came from water,this is all you have to know.
some anglers dont post pics because some guys are master when its time to recognize a spot,and they just dont want to transform the lake x in a another mille lacs |
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| I used to have a cabin on Pelican Lake, until my EX took it in the divorce. I guess that is now Lake X. |
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Location: Minnetonka | 3 most common solutions used for finding "Lake X":
1) Join your local Muskies Inc. and/or muskie club. Come watch monthly guest speakers and fish with acquaintances who may know what they're doing on Lake X, and may take you there if you swear some sort of oath and/or wear a blind fold.
2) Hire a guide - they all fish on Lake X.
3) Do the work - it's 1/2 the fun when you stumble upon your own Lake X.
Catch 'em,
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Location: Tinley Park. Fish Cen IL. Bass & Vilas Cty.Muskie | I don't want to fish Lake X. I just asked if posters can post the area the fish was caught . I probably fish 30 different Vilas county/UP lakes a year. I am a explorer and hunter. You would not believe the trails I have taken my Ranger down, moving trees, the road dust in my truck and in my boat, etc. I am all for Fisherman X, if Lake X is used. There are 190 Lake X's around me. I just asked for maybe a town next time. I will stop now before I put my X in my X, Thanks > Fishermen X. |
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| NExt question is why do people even post pictures at all? Do they have some need for fame or attention? Unless the fish is really something outstanding or the picture is great I don't see why there is a need or desire to post pictures of it.
If it's a real piggy then I like seeing pictures or if it's a picture of a fish with a great sunset in the back ground or something like that I like seeing it but do we really need to see a picture of every 40" fish that gets caught in the state? In CPR the "P" is optional! I don't see the need to put undue stress on the fish to get a picture of another 36" or 40" fish. If it's your first or something then fine but what can you possibly do with 100's of pictures of fish? |
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Location: Twin Cities | what can you possibly do with 100's of pictures of fish?
Remember an outing with a friend who doesn't fish much with you, even if it's a 40.
Remember a great day with beautiful weather, even if it's a 40.
Remember that fish that finally hit after an 9 hour day with NOTHING seen, even if it is a 40, you feel like you've earned it.
Grab a snap shot of that day your dog was with you and tried to eat the fish while it was in the net, even if it's a 40.
IDK, i'm not one to take a pic of every fish caught, but i know plenty of reasons too. Granted i'm an advocate of the 10 second shot and the fish are handled very well/carefully. I'm pretty sure that in 20 years, i'll be glad to have pictures of my youthful fishing adventures.
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Location: minocqua, wi. | although sometimes guilty ... totally agree with you reelman ...
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Location: Southern W.Va. | Being one who only catches a few each year, I'll take a picture of everyone that I can. Sorry if this offends anyone but they are few and far between for me.
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| Reelman
Posting pictures? EGO. "Hey look at me"... I guess I'm guilty, because I like to keep pictures of my fish. Keep them all in a photo album that now spans more years than I care to admit. Helps me remember the day. The more years that go by, the more I enjoy looking back at those old pictures. As for posting them, though? Well, if its unusual, or a tiger, really chunky or really big, I wanna see it. I'll still take pictures of anything over 40", but I don't need to post them. Well, unless I lost my head |
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Location: So. Illinois | - Because I have not caught that many and it is still a thrill to boat one, regardless of size.
- Because different muskies have different markings and I enjoy cateloging the photos of the fish I catch - the smaller ones can be beautiful. The lake I fish has clear, barred, and spotted muskies and I enjoy the variation of the fish stocked in the lake.
- Because I have friends and family on this and other boards who enjoy hearing about my success and ask for me to share photos.
- Because I only fish a few times a year and any muskie in the boat is a thrill
- Because I am still a novice and I record what works, what doesn't and include a picture for my records
- Becuase I take friends and family members with me who have never caught a muskie and I make sure to document their first and subsequent fish.
- Because a muskie to me is still a fish of a thousand casts and to boat one is still a rare event.
- Because I have learned from the people on this board how to properly handle fish and reduce stress to the minimum. I have a pen sized net, release tools, safety equipment and camera at the ready to reduce out of water time to the minimum. I understand the effects of the environment and I know when to not fish for muskies. I would not take a photo of a fish if I didn't think I could handle it properly.
- I have caught a few tagged fish, I record the tag # and take a photo to share with my local DNR.
- Because, because, because...... I have not become synical and I enjoy seeing other peoples' success and because it is through their stories and experiences that I learn to become a better fisherman.
- Keep the posts and photos coming -- I have a lot to learn.........
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| Because a single picture is better than a boatload of nuns to validate your catch. Just saying. |
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| If you guys want to take pictures that is fine with me. What I was getting at is that it isn't neccessary to post everyone you catch on the internet. I take pictures of most of the skis I catch also and personally think a nice 8x10" on the wall looks better than a reproduction on the wall as you can look at the picture and see the background, the boat you were in, etc. and it brings back more memories than just a mounted fish.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | reelman - 10/21/2008 9:30 AM
NExt question is why do people even post pictures at all? Do they have some need for fame or attention? Unless the fish is really something outstanding or the picture is great I don't see why there is a need or desire to post pictures of it.
If it's a real piggy then I like seeing pictures or if it's a picture of a fish with a great sunset in the back ground or something like that I like seeing it but do we really need to see a picture of every 40" fish that gets caught in the state? In CPR the "P" is optional! I don't see the need to put undue stress on the fish to get a picture of another 36" or 40" fish. If it's your first or something then fine but what can you possibly do with 100's of pictures of fish?
Why?
To celebrate the moment and allow those who were not there at the time that fish hit the net to share the experience. When we can no longer celebrate a moment of personal triumph no matter the size of the fish, then I submit we are far too serious or far to self absorbed, and have forgotten what it is to enjoy muskie angling; every single Muskie's worth.
Easy answer.
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Location: So. Illinois | reelman - 10/21/2008 8:15 PM
If you guys want to take pictures that is fine with me. What I was getting at is that it isn't neccessary to post everyone you catch on the internet. I take pictures of most of the skis I catch also and personally think a nice 8x10" on the wall looks better than a reproduction on the wall as you can look at the picture and see the background, the boat you were in, etc. and it brings back more memories than just a mounted fish.
I didn't mean to get "high and mightly" on you guys - I was just thinking out loud!
Another reason is because users on this forum want to know; hence the recurring "Weekend Reports" thead under the "Fishing Reports" forum.... |
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