FishinCricket Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I thought Crickets approach was quite cleaver. Nothing beats a little well mannered respect. Either way you do it, by knocking on the door or correspondence, with your hat in hand and a humble attitude, this will usually win the day for you. Of course in the case of more stubborn people, blackmail and kidnapping may be in order! LOL Why should they be happy! LOL Agreed, thanks.. cricket.c21.com
drew03cmc Posted November 10, 2009 Author Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks and Ness...I should buy you a beer for that. That was hilarious. The problem is, many of these places are hours away from me and when they see that DG on my license plate, it will be...Ha, and you are from where? Anywho, keep the ideas coming, they may work for the local places, which, IIRC, I did obtain permission to fish one creek, by fixing a guy's flat tire at the shop... Andy
ness Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Andy: When I see DG I don't wonder where they're from, I think flaming Lawrence liberal Cricket: I hope you know I was just pokin' you in the eye. IMO, it's best to take a more direct approach. If some dude comes to my door, I want to know why he's there fairly quickly. If I get a letter full of praise, I wonder if it's sincere. I'm probably jaded, because I get 'sold' to all the time, and have for more than 20 years. To me, the best salesmen are the best listeners, not the best talkers. They listen, learn what's important, and work to get me what I need. They build trust through their actions, not through their words, and that takes a little time. So, getting back to the topic -- I'd most likely go to the door and just be upfront about what I want, and let the conversation go from there. If the guy looked pissed I was even there, and gave a quick no, I'd probably apologize for the intrusion and move on. If the guy was open to discussing it, I'd let him talk and try to learn what he expects or would like from me. John
Terry Beeson Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Cricket and Ness... Thank you for giving me my first laugh of the day!!! As a property owner with some desirable fishing and hunting, I can attest to the fact that the simple knock on the door is the absolute best approach to gaining permission. A letter would be OK seeing as how I am not at the farm very often. Nothing offends me more than someone who ASSUMES they should have the right to just take off across my private property. Or someone who will stoop to sneaking across to gain access. This practice prompted me to lease the hunting rights to the property and then post it from anyone else. It's plain RUDE. I've spent too many hours cleaning up the mess those folks made cutting fences and leaving their trash. Those who ask seem to refrain from doing that... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
bigredbirdfan Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Well if this economy continues Mr. & Mrs. Jones will have no other option but to sell their land to MDC and more access can be granted
FishinCricket Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Ness: I recognize the poke, and the joke.. You has me giggling too.. I also quickly recognize "jaded by salesman", I was happy to give you an outlet for that.. No worries. Drew: you owe me a beer too then.. I gave ness the perfect set up, that's worth something, eh? Terry: Dear Terry, May I fish in your pond? I'd ask in person, buts it's a healthy drive. Sincerely, Cricket BRBF: Seriously, buddy.. Does EVERY conversation have to have a political bent? Yeesh.. Smile man! cricket.c21.com
Wayne SW/MO Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Cricket have you tried this approach on the fella that owns Empire? Maybe you could fish the Fork adjoining his place without being intimidated. If it works let me know, I want to fish that stretch. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
FishinCricket Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Cricket have you tried this approach on the fella that owns Empire? Maybe you could fish the Fork adjoining his place without being intimidated. If it works let me know, I want to fish that stretch. Well my approach is the only option for that family as you need a code to get through the gate just to knock on the door! But, no, I haven't recieved permission or even asked. Got invited to float that section with a Plaster in-law one time.. You truly aren't missing out on anything.. cricket.c21.com
drew03cmc Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 Ness, I am not from Lawrence, so nice try on the flaming liberal...although there are a lot of flam...nevermind I grew up in Belton, MO, but defected to the Chicken, sorry, Jayhawk side of the state line, but remain a die hard Tigers fan! Cricket, that beer, well, Ness finished it off, so maybe an apple juice is in line with starting it Andy
ness Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Ness, I am not from Lawrence, so nice try on the flaming liberal...although there are a lot of flam...nevermind I grew up in Belton, MO, but defected to the Chicken, sorry, Jayhawk side of the state line, but remain a die hard Tigers fan! Cricket, that beer, well, Ness finished it off, so maybe an apple juice is in line with starting it I know your not one of them -- I saw the 'Baldwin' over there. I've got JO on my plate, and it comes with it's own set of baggage. John
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