Walleye Express Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I probably get hundreds of E-mails per year asking me for help when the writer of the E-mail comes to the saginaw bay area to fish. I try to answer every one of them and help anybody out I can with what might be helpful info. But sometimes, this voluntary favor and the way it is asked rubs me the wrong way. Here's and example I got yesterday. This is exactly the way I received it. how is the fishing on the bay on 3-2-09 we will be heading over there tomorrow let me know where, how deep, what color, and what kind of bait thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 This is an example of being TOO helpful. TOO helpful needs TWO Os. Some people can bug you. Being polite and helpful, has a way of coming back to you. You are a good ambassador for our area. PS I hope no one starts correcting my grammar and spelling. I was definitely being TOO Helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1musser Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ahhh..... yeah thats asking a little bit too much. I dont think i would phrase a question like that to one of my good buddies. I mean come on. I probably woulda answered with a response sending them to coordinates near Canada. That cracks me up, does he want you too help go tinkle out there also? At least he said thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Express Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 This is an example of being TOO helpful. TOO helpful needs TWO Os.Some people can bug you. Being polite and helpful, has a way of coming back to you. You are a good ambassador for our area. PS I hope no one starts correcting my grammar and spelling. I was definitely being TOO Helpful. Come'on Frank. Your a morderator toooooo. Change those mistakes you see me make with your moderator powers. :rolleyes::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dan, Not enough stroke to change a title. I know I have one coming. I'll be watching my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dan, Not enough stroke to change a title. I know I have one coming. I'll be watching my back. You have enough stroke to make the change, but lack the know how. All you have to do is ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Express Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Easy Mike. He will become a loose cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWheeler Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well Dan, I have always appreciated the free info you give in the form of posts. I had an interesting conversation with a buddy a few weeks back. Went something like this.Let's go ice fishing. meI'm not going unless we go with one of these guys who has been slamming them! budWhat? meNot going to waste my time if I know we can't catch fish. budIt really rubbed me the wrong way. I love to catch fish as much as the next guy, however, hunting and succeeding on my own really feels great. It just goes to show you how lazy some people have become. And also how much these reports effect some people. I wouldn't solely rely on someone who I have never met to put me on fish. If we just happened to be out the same day and hooked up out there, I'm all for it. But would not plan a trip around that. I tried to explain that these guys slamming the fish have put in a lot of time and energy into figuring out where these walleye are, and noted that we need to do the same and it just doesn't happen overnight. Collectively through years of fishing we would be able to come up with several locations that we find that hold fish. So in short I understand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I for one will help any one I can, and I'm not afraid to ask for help either. When I do ask, I first will ask "are you are willing to help me out", then return with the questions.I rarely if ever ask a Charter Caption though. (This is how you make your living)When asking for help you need to be as polite as you can. Asking for exact locations is a no no. When asking for help it's not a bad idea to offer some sorta compensation (lunch, a package of cool ones, or even a few of there favorite lures).Keep up the good work Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'd say the request you got is way over the top. I'd reply with a list of your open dates for charters to learn about fishing in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 You have enough stroke to make the change, but lack the know how. All you have to do is ask. I figured that out after I posted. LOL Just never used all the buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shu9265 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Do you mean you don't tell them what they want to hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Express Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Do you mean you don't tell them what they want to hear? Nope. I'm one of those weird charter guys that actually tells you if the fish are or are not biting. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shu9265 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Well sir, I have to admit. I am the same way.If I am into a good school of fish and someone asks for help, I will help them.I feel there are plenty of fish there and there is no reason for me to be secretive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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