Indian Creek Report 05.01.2010

[drew03cmc]

Drew, thanks for your two cents, but I already understood what some of the other posters were saying. I simply disagree with some of the thoughts, or at least the way they were presented on this board.

I do not believe for one second that mentioning the name of the stream a person is fishing is going to "ruin the resource." I could probably upload a google map of the exact spots I am catching fish and the fishing pressure would remain more or less unchanged, because most folks aren't going to wade a mile or more to catch fish. Anyone that is willing to, is probably going to have a solid set of conservation ethics. I fish Indian more than anywhere else because I live just a few miles from the stream. And in the 2 years I've lived here I have NOT ONCE seen a single other soul fishing the creek. I've seen a few floaters but no one fishing (however I'm POSITIVE there are others that fish it). I think its pretty safe to assume that fishing pressure is low from Lanagan upstream. With that said I would love to see some folks out there fishing. I've met very few fisherman that don't want to take care of and promote the resource they love.

I just don't believe that maintaining the secrecy of fishing holes does anything to promote the conservation of resources.

If you disagree, tell us why. Don't just sit there and say you disagree. Why do you feel that mentioning the stretch of river where you were fishing couldn't potentially increase pressure? You may not fish every day, or may not monitor the activity on the stream, but more publicity does invariably raise pressure. Why do you think people don't post the names of creeks or accesses for their primo fishing holes?

[poker fisherman]

If you disagree, tell us why. Don't just sit there and say you disagree. Why do you feel that mentioning the stretch of river where you were fishing couldn't potentially increase pressure? You may not fish every day, or may not monitor the activity on the stream, but more publicity does invariably raise pressure. Why do you think people don't post the names of creeks or accesses for their primo fishing holes?

I'm gonna start this by saying I am in no way trying to argue with anyone. If you want to be super-discreet about your fishing holes, thats your prerogative and no one can hold that against you.

So..... Of course it could "potentially" increase pressure. But the likelihood of mentioning the stream name, causing dramatic shifts in fish populations is low. As I more or less said above, people are lazy. On a stream like Indian, with fairly limited access. Most folks are just too lazy to set up a float and shuffle vehicles around etc, let alone wade any considerable distance. And your right I do not fish here every day, but I have fished Indian 10 times from Jan 2 - May 9. And I do drive down there most every evening, just looking around picking up trash (Stream Team 4141), looking at deer etc. And have yet to see anyone fishing except from the bank at hole near the HWY 71 bridge at Anderson and occasionally at the McNatt church.

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  - another very similar type of report

  There are plenty of folks who posts all the details of their trips and those are the some of the most interesting threads to read. Go through the threads - and you'll find lots of them.

  As to why people don't post names? I dunno - I think most fisherman keep some things secret mainly because its just part of the culture. Your buddies and friends ask ya what your using to catch all those fish and its fun to jab at them a bit and make 'em wonder what their doing wrong. This thread has had 446 views as I type this. Do you really think that is going to cause a massive influx of fishing pressure? Its safe to assume that most of those views are folks viewing it several times as new posts are made. Someone mentioned "lurkers" just watching for where the good fishing is and coming out and stripping the stream of all the good fishing. Really?

  There are plenty of folks who posts all the details of their trips and those are the some of the most interesting threads to read:

  I am happy to share - I would rather share what I'm doing that makes me successful and pass it along to others, especially youth. Hell, I'll pass it along to anyone that wants to listen if thats what it takes to get more people outdoors. Its one of the best ways to promote the outdoors; especially the ethics and values that "most" outdoorsmen collectively share. Keeping it all secret in a sort of Underground culture is a great way to ensure that less and less people get outdoors and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. We're already the minority, and our rights/priviledges are attacked in one way, shape, or form nearly everyday. I'm will continue to "Pass it On" because I believe thats what it will ultimately take to ensure a strong conservation ethic in this country.

[GloryDaze]

Poker- don't go throwing me under the bus now! Just joking man, I enjoy writing the reports as much as I enjoy reading the reports. Bottom line- I enjoy fishing, but love floating that's why the majority of my reports revolve around scenery, food and beer. I throw in the occasional shot of a fish to prove to my wife I actually fished:)

As I've stated before on here, sometimes fishing is a good float spoiled. So I try and soak it all in. I realize not everyone feels that way so I've come to the conclusion: right wrong or indifferent we are all entitled to our own opinion. It just so happens, the only one that matters is mine.

[drew03cmc]

Oh, well...