Video Fishing Reports

[Phil Lilley]

I'm sorry I posted the videos...

Sorry, Eric.

[Bill Babler]

Yes, I believe that Phil was just using these as a common thread for all type of how to reports or video blogs weather it be general fishing or for that matter any type of advertising.

He did not mean it nor did I as a critique of any individual that does this type of advertising. As I have reiterated time and time in my posts on this blog.

I believe the question is do you like video Fishing Reports and do they have value.

I like them, but mostly for entertainment value and that alone.

Good Luck

[Jason Essary]

But my question is could we ADD the Gorgeous Redhead? And not to be racist, anything similar would do.

[buddygr53]

Phil please continue putting out videos.

[Quillback]

Phil please continue putting out videos.

Yeah I agree, doesn't hurt to post them.

[crazy4fishin]

But my question is could we ADD the Gorgeous Redhead? And not to be racist, anything similar would do.

Well it seems to work for football right?

[Pepe]

When fishing time is limited, as it is for many of us, hiring a guide or going out with a friend who has been fishing everyday is the best way I know of to learn what is really working.

[Champ188]

Here's my 2 cents' worth. Bill makes some very valid points ...

(1) This is a conversational site of tremendous value to those of us who frequent it. In my opinion, it is without equal in the world of fishing forums. Heck, it's probably without even a rival. We share more information here in ONE DAY than most internet sites do in a YEAR! Don't believe it? Go try to find even a smidgeon of this kind of reliable, local information anywhere else.

(2) The unwritten but well understood standard here is that any fishing reports are reasonably fresh and include a time element (i.e., when the author of the report went fishing).

(3) Finally, I don't think anyone, including Bill, is saying we shouldn't have these video reports. Fact of the matter is, Pete Wenners does give a time element as to when he was last on the water; Eric does not. Common sense should dictate that you read what you will into that. It sure appears that Eric's report is more commercialized. Again, let common sense be your guide.

(4) Bill is our moderator and the leading contributor of information, hands down. He does not EVER advertise his guide business on here so I think we can safely deduce that he doesn't view these video reports as a threat. His interest is simply in "keeping it real" in every sense. Enjoy the video reports, but if you are viewing them for take-it-to-the-lake information, do so judiciously.

Thanks for letting me have my say.

[willyfish]

I live in St. Louis and don't get to fish all the time. Any story or report I get to read or see I'm grateful for, makes me feel like I'm there in some strange way. I guess I'm a little jealous.

[gabe]

Here's my 2 cents' worth. Bill makes some very valid points ...

(1) This is a conversational site of tremendous value to those of us who frequent it. In my opinion, it is without equal in the world of fishing forums. Heck, it's probably without even a rival. We share more information here in ONE DAY than most internet sites do in a YEAR! Don't believe it? Go try to find even a smidgeon of this kind of reliable, local information anywhere else.

(2) The unwritten but well understood standard here is that any fishing reports are reasonably fresh and include a time element (i.e., when the author of the report went fishing).

(3) Finally, I don't think anyone, including Bill, is saying we shouldn't have these video reports. Fact of the matter is, Pete Wenners does give a time element as to when he was last on the water; Eric does not. Common sense should dictate that you read what you will into that. It sure appears that Eric's report is more commercialized. Again, let common sense be your guide.

(4) Bill is our moderator and the leading contributor of information, hands down. He does not EVER advertise his guide business on here so I think we can safely deduce that he doesn't view these video reports as a threat. His interest is simply in "keeping it real" in every sense. Enjoy the video reports, but if you are viewing them for take-it-to-the-lake information, do so judiciously.

Thanks for letting me have my say.

Well said Champ. I do enjoy the videos and especially Pete Wenner's. Pete normally qualifies his video with a statement regarding when he was on the water last. I appreciate that and thus have more confidence in the report. Just tell it like it is. If the fishing is tough then say so.

This is a great forum and a joy to spend time on.