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Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I notice this forum, (my favorite), is being used less than it used to be. Maybe because a lot of fisherman can't post photos anymore with the newer phones and file size. I also see GS Pier Rats is becoming the "go to" site. I don't have the answers but I'm missing my favorite old forum.
Maybe it will pick up if they don't close the Pier and the fish start biting.
Hope your wrong, I quit Facebook years ago. No desire to go back, tried Instagram until I discovered its another Facebook.
I'm with Robert on this. I think a lot of it my have to do with the fact that not much is happening on the pier right now. Nothing much being caught except tiny white trout. I'd really hate to see this forum waste away---I have a facebook account but don't use it much.
Yep, take a moment to look back at traffic during previous February's. Then take a deep breath because they will return ;-)
Funny how I see your flag on the pier multiple times in Cajun's videos , but No report here those days??Quote:
Originally Posted by fshntime
Pictures aren't mandatory to make a report.....
That moment you break the sound barrier
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Posting pictures is not an issue for me. I've just not been going fishing nearly as much this winter. The adverse weather conditions for the last six weeks or so have kept me inside and working on other things. The times I have been to the pier have mostly been just walk-throughs which I've reported on. Water conditions will improve and if the pier remains open, I'll report from time to time. I'd like to see everyone contribute reports, though. I know that there are regular fishermen who frequent this site, but don't ever contribute to it.
The reality is that because of the water/weather conditions that have the water dirtied up, the whiting bite has not been especially robust. Furthermore, there are only three winter fish for the most part - sheepshead, white trout and whiting. I don't usually fish for white trout (they seem to have been mostly small this winter). I'll get back to fishing again when the water clears and/or the other species start moving back in when it warms up a bit. If the pier is open then, that is.....
I hope your all correct on this issue.
I don’t usually post unless I am down there fishing, but I do check nearly every day to see what is going on. This forum is a valuable resource for those of us who can only venture down a few times each year. I appreciate the reports.
We were down for a couple of days this past week for my wife, but I only did a walk on to see how things were going. I didn’t think it was worth hauling all the “stuff” so only tried a little surf fishing.
I check the forum everyday as well.
Mostly because I don't want to miss the next Haywire medication story.
This time of year i check in almost every day. When fishing should start heating up (this year, please, kings and cobia), it is several times a day. I can account, then, for at least my share of the traffic decline....
I look at the forum several times a day, probably a little more when the fishing is better. I want to thank everyone that post reports. I have been downsizing my life in hopes of retiring well before my full retirement age of 67. A few years ago I thought I may be able to purchase something in the general area but the sharp increase in property values has about taken me out of the game. At the very least I hope to be a "snow bird" along with some well timed trips in the spring and fall. I hope the forum stays strong, I enjoy it more than words can express.
I check in here a couple times a day , Post when I have a question or something relevant , I keep planning on coming down but with In-law's in PCB that are getting on in years my wife wants to see them , There's 2 Piers their so GS Pier will have to wait a bit .
This time of year mostly all the Fishing Forums are slow
I usually check every day but post only occasionally. I spend a month every fall at Four Season and usually make it to the state pier at least once that month. At my age and physical limitations the Four Seasons pier is easier for me. The news about the state pier is extremely important to keep me informed on what is going on. I usually make at least one other trip in the spring for a week or two and stay various places. Sometimes I squeeze a summer trip in. This week I considered a short couple of day trip to provide my wife a shopping trip to the outlet malls but the weather forecast was just too poor and the fishing reports tend to point to dirty water. In any case I just want all to know that I appreciate your reports and hope they continue.
Yeah with almost 300 views in less than 3 days on this thread alone we can safely say these forums are NOT ready for the scrap heap just yet ;-)
Also saw this on the Admin stats:
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Most users ever online was 549, 01-21-2020 at 03:20 PM.
This forum is alive and well-we have some exceptionally fine contributors that go to a decent amount of effort to keep people in the loop. I hear a lot of complaining when the reports don't pour in as fast as some would like but some of those people seldom go to the trouble to post themselves.
The forum is a good source of information but that's not it's primary purpose. The key is the sharing of information and ideas. I'll take this opportunity to thank Pier#'r, Haywire and eym-sirius for doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It's because of members like y'all that I care so much about our forum.
I sure do like the forum format and end just about every day with checking the forum.
I am no fan of farcebook,....it’s ten miles wide,...and a half inch deep. Lots of “posts” that are just one or two words, or some weird saying or whatnot.. I don’t know what to call em, but sometimes it seems there’s some joke or info I’m not privy to and I don’t understand. So I guess because of that I’ve looked at that site maybe five or six times in the past few years, while I consider this site required reading. Sometimes I ration myself (especially this time of year when there’s not much happening) and skip a day or two so that I can get a few posts built up when I hit the “new posts” button and I’ll have some good reading to do.
There are some really good writers who post here, and you can really get to “know” some folks if you pay attention. Yes, it’s easier to post pictures on farcebook it seems,...but sometimes a thousand words is worth a picture.
Winter fishing doldrums and pier-closure anxiety (will it, won't it, when and how long) have made watching and reading the participation mode of choice. But we'll be back.
I have run out of time to do the things I have obligated myself to do more lately than I ever have before.
I'm closely watching this forum, along with the weather channel, to determine when the warm spring weather is really going to set in. That way I'll know whether or not to shave my legs in preparation for wearing shorts for the rest of the year. Don't want anybody to miss seeing my varicose veins.
Thanks David, but you do yourself a disservice for not putting your own name in that list.Quote:
Originally Posted by david lea
Seems to me this past summer, you were vying for the title of 'Most Common Reporter' ;-)
Thanks to everyone who contributes in any positive way. Large or small, we love you all!
Thank you David. "Most common" alright........:)
LOL! You know what I meant ;-)
Howabout MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR!
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...earchid=349029
Of course, Tom is tops in that category!
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...earchid=349031
But you guys carry MOST of the load, and it is greatly appreciated!
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And we would be in remiss to not mention our resident 'Court Jester' Haywire ;-)
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...earchid=349033
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I (WE!) thank you guys so much...
Awwwww. That's just my inner psychopath shining through the experimental meds they give me on a trial basis.
David was certainly MOST DEPENDABLE and MOST FREQUENT poster last year. He has more energy than two-year old twins with puppies.
He also catches lots of fish, which is most important.
Believe it or not this is my only form of social media. Being a teacher I thought it best I stay off the other sites. Without this site I would go crazy. Guys you do not want that for my students.
I have tried to give my fair share of info even though I'm sure it's not as detailed as others. I love & am grateful for the forum and the years worth of info from the regulars/veterans of the GSPier so I try to contribute and "give back" if I can.
I started fishing here in 2019 when I went on a little "vacation" to Gulf Shores for a week. And lemme tell ya I COMBED the forum for info, finding stuff from years to go to use (or attempt to, LOL) to my advantage. I am grateful for the forum, there's tons of information here that can truly help people + the daily reports.
For me, other than Ellis and Kirk (and the other kind folks..) posting the reports on Pier Rats there is simply too much garbage you have to scroll/click through on Pier Rats. Fake fishing reports :confused:, politics (that don't even relate to fishing..), fish from piers that are 20000 hours away, trolling, etc :crap. I thought the whole point of a fishing group was to talk about fishing. To each their own..
I am sure as the weather improves the activity will improve. I go through the same spurts every year. From about March on, I'll look at the forum daily until September or so. Then I go back to my fantasy football kick for a few months while we thaw out up here.
Keep up the good work to the regulars who take the time to post reports and tips. It is incredibly helpful to those of us with limited time on the coast. I'll continue to post what I can when i am fortunate enough to wet a line.
I noticed your flag flying Sunday Feb. 23rd in Cajun's video..... but no report as to the day..... ???Quote:
Originally Posted by fshntime
Pictures aren't mandatory for post
But are easy with a little effort
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