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Post by kercock on Jul 19, 2007 6:34:56 GMT
I really enjoy the forum,but cannot seem to find the time lately to spend much time on it.When I click on a thread which has been going a day or two and find it's been taken over by the infantile minded people arguing over stuff like spelling and grammar (or is it grammer?)
Thats when I log out.
This is a great site, entertainment,help and all sorts of advice are all there at your fingertips. Laughs, there are loads of them.
For those on the outside reading in, Don't, join in, the water's warm. There is no such thing as a daft question , there are some daft answers though ! Come in and enjoy.
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Post by splash on Jul 19, 2007 15:16:19 GMT
Interestingly enough, Francis Grant who IMHO authored by far and away the most progressive book on salmon fishing in recent years was vehemently opposed to C&R. In fact he actually went as far as saying that he would give the sport up if mandatory C&R were introduced. Probably because he frequently made a trip to Aberdeen Fishmarket earlymorning with the previous days catch before starting his days fishing. That was his standard ploy when he fished Ballogie in May. Yes that's an interesting one, speaking to people who knew him, he was certainly known for being greedy and regarded as a bit of a fishmonger, perhaps directly related to his single minded approach. Its interesting that he had such a progressive approach to salmon fishing but not at all to to C&R. Sign of the times or personal ethics  |
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Post by salmonking on Jul 22, 2007 14:34:42 GMT
I for one have noticed that say the last 3 months,some of the original members when i first joined this site very rarely log on or post nowadays,,,,could this be an indication of the long drawn out and sometimes pointless posts,and shall we say clique groups that may be on this site,plus the common sometimes childish spats between certain members or groups,and yes some of these threads can be humerous,on the other hand i think it puts a lot of others off.
any thoughts........
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Post by sagecaster on Jul 23, 2007 8:32:28 GMT
I for one have noticed that say the last 3 months,some of the original members when i first joined this site very rarely log on or post nowadays,,,,could this be an indication of the long drawn out and sometimes pointless posts,and shall we say clique groups that may be on this site,plus the common sometimes childish spats between certain members or groups,and yes some of these threads can be humerous,on the other hand i think it puts a lot of others off. any thoughts........ Great forum, but for the sniping between some members and supercilious attitude of others. Hence I think that's why there are fewer of the originals contributing. Re: Falkus, He didn't believe in catch and release and had he still been with us I'm sure he would have stuck to his guns, he was cantankerous and belligerent and could be quite unpleasant in his latter years. I'm sure he would have been banned within a few days of joining the SFF! ;D |
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Post by clydesider on Jul 23, 2007 19:46:57 GMT
I have a large collection over the years of Trout and Salmon magazine, and although I will continue to subscribe, I have learned a lot more in a short space of time since discovering this site. I appreciate that people take the time and effort to share their knowledge and skills in this forum.
The humour and patter is priceless.
Mike
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Post by greenalert on Jul 25, 2007 17:51:14 GMT
Over the last 7/8 months I have been on the forum, I have learned twice as much as I did flaffling about the previous 2 season, fished some wonderful beats, had some great buys & learned a helluva lot about lines & rods, & casting lessons, all through various forum members who so generously gave freely of their time
As time goes on hopefully my experience will grow & will be able to provide tangible advice to any newcomers in the future
Keep up the good work
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Post by billytheghillie on Jul 25, 2007 18:01:44 GMT
yes this forum is tops for great advice, and once i cast my spinner and hell did i have a fight on my hands. but as cupid stunt says " its all done in the best possible taste"
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Post by splash on Aug 4, 2007 10:16:10 GMT
Interesting to see that the number of forum members has crept over the 800 mark in the last few days and that recruitment seems to be healthy (Graham are you able to provide some figures - I suspect it must be around 50 new members per month?). Conceding that many of the new members are lurkers and may take time to post, the recruitment rate is still healthy although it pales into insignificance compared to the number of people who purchase Trout and Salmon, Fly fishing and Fly Tying, The Field etc. These run into the tens of thousands on a monthly basis.
I think that many people reach the forum by accident,as evidenced by the previous post referencing googling the Sage Z Axis review, as its not exactly the easiest web page to find. My own introduction came by word of mouth via a friend which I suspect is also one of the main ways people learn of its presence, particularly via gossip at lunchtime in fishing huts. Do members feel that its worth taking some actions to publicise its presence further such as writing to the angling magazines reminding them or do you think the current set up works fine?
cheers
Splash
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Post by ibrox on Aug 4, 2007 20:35:59 GMT
This is just my take on it, but how many potential members have we lost because of a@@holes (naming no names but we all know who I am talking about  ) and his a## kissing companions putting members down because they have a different opinion . I'll tell you shall I, hundreds!!! if you log on to other forums they've got double the membership,...... why!!!! because members talk to each other civilly and why not!!! if you ask a question it gets answered civilly! and why shouldn't it be? . I'd rather listen to a new member with an opinion and new ideas than some tw@t with a head as big as a house who clearly thinks he knows it all  !!! and thinks this forum is his to do with what he likes.( And clearly gets away with it) and the majority know it  but are afraid to speak for fear of reprisals . I ain't !!!!!!!! I personally think this could be one of the best forums going if it wasn't for these few bad eggs with the big heads who do share there knowledge,............ but at a cost . I fished with Robbie yesterday and had a great day, I met someone with a passion for angling like you wouldn't believe and a friendlier man you couldn't meet, if we lose people like this with an abundance of knowledge and a willingness to share without being big headed about it this forum ain't worth sh#t. No doubt this post will be deleted, but hopefully the majority of members see it first. Adieu Mike |
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Post by ibrox on Aug 4, 2007 21:47:35 GMT
Don't think I need to...... |
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Post by ibrox on Aug 4, 2007 22:16:38 GMT
It's the kind of guy I am, Springer, very caring!! Mike  |
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Post by ibrox on Aug 4, 2007 22:38:16 GMT
My ball's !!!! that's getting a bit personal in....it  |
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Post by altmor on Aug 5, 2007 6:33:21 GMT
I for one have noticed that say the last 3 months,some of the original members when i first joined this site very rarely log on or post nowadays,,,,could this be an indication of the long drawn out and sometimes pointless posts,and shall we say clique groups that may be on this site,plus the common sometimes childish spats between certain members or groups,and yes some of these threads can be humerous,on the other hand i think it puts a lot of others off. any thoughts........ Col, You have an inner wisdom I admire ... and of late I see you're having a good run "down the Whitey". Keep up the good work. My thoughts on the SFF ... great - a wealth of knowledge, shared by (in the majority of cases) like minded fishers with a clear passion for the rod and line, both novice and experienced. It's when passion becomes obsessive that I note a few heated debates arise, and at times there's nothing wrong with heated debate. As anglers, with a base understanding of patience and tolerance, we could at other times do well to remember, it is better to collectively assist then singularly dismiss. As Kercock aptly states " I really enjoy the forum,but cannot seem to find the time lately to spend much time on it". By the time many log on and read through the now numerous posts from the expanding forum member's list, and hone in on quality fishing content, there's not often time enough to become interactively involved - reading the "heated debates" certainly takes up a considerable degree of time and posting space these days. As I say, debate can be good - and from which we can all learn - I've learned one thing for sure Col, and that's you're getting too much fishing ..... At Last.... Cheers, Altmor. |
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) and his a## kissing companions putting members down because they have a different opinion 
!!! and thinks this forum is his to do with what he likes.( And clearly gets away with it) and the majority know it 
but are afraid to speak for fear of reprisals 
