The Attitudes of Anglers...

[manitoubass2]

I think that's a good idea MA.

As far as spots go, I can totally understand not wanting to give up really specific spots, especially when it comes to salmon, trout and the like.

When it comes to walleye and other panfish, or bass, it seems to not be such a huge issue.

I myself have no problem sharing spots and info with others, but of course it's nice when it works both ways.

I should mention I'm in northwestern Ontario though, and it seems quite abit different around here. If I (or someone else) posts up info regarding a spot, you won't have 500 people rushing to get there asap. So maybe thats a big difference in reference to those living in heavily populated areas???

But as far as techniques etc, I'm game to give up any info I find to be of use, why not? I know certain pro anglers that do and I really appreciate that.

Guys like McClung, Pete Harsh, Gary Parsons and the like are all big advocates of information sharing. And in general, these are the anglers I tend to look up too.

A few years back I had a good conversation with Al Linder for an hour or so. It was amazing how open he was. And he was very interested in my sons opinions too, and he was only 5 at the time, lol. My sons asked him if he planned on fishing the mainlake humps, in 20-30 FOW, cause that where the big fish are. Me and Al had a good laugh, then he went to the boat and grabbed a box full of yet to be released Clackin Raps, and handed it to my son. He said " I think you know better than I what to do with these baits", and again we had a chuckle.

My sons still talks about how awesome that was. Kinda off topic, but kinda on topic as well.

The sport would be so much better if more people approached it in a similar manner, IMO