Favorite tip you ever got on BBC

[bkeenom]

What is your favorite bit of information that you learned on BBC?

The one that sticks with me is how to remember which side is Port and which side is Starboard. Someone said the Starboard is where the star sits. Easy way to remember it. (I dont get out much) What is your favorite thing you learned on BBC?

[cowtrimmer]

When to sit back and watch. ....................but fishing stuff ? You usually get the jump on new fishing technique here before you read about them anywhere else.

[stratos284]

I have been reminded several times that I need to learn to spell and maybe try some .,!?,.. every now and then

[TNT]

to always carry a roll of TP in the boat

[m.t.hands]

this is a C&P that i have kept for years( i am sorry i do not remember who originally posted it here ), but these items will still help anyone, at any level ...good fishin everybody

1. NOTHING beats time on the water, period!
2. Yesterday was just that, YESTERDAY. Today will hold a new set of challenges in finding and catching fish. When they change, you need to change.
3. The harder you work, the more success you will have. There are no shortcuts or magic baits.
4. Do not blame equipment, weather, other boats and anglers, etc. Just fish hard and stay at it when it gets tough. Success will come one cast at a time. Do not allow excuses to exist in your boat. Take ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.
5. If its too cold. too hot, too windy, too rainy and even if you are too tired go fishing anyway. You can bet your competition is out there.
6. Don't be afraid to take chances, learn to listen to that little voice in your head and follow your instincts.
7. Don't be afraid to try new techniques. Its only new until you catch a fish doing it and gets easier with every cast.
8. Don't worry about what the rest of the anglers are catching or how they are catching fish. Worry about getting your limit your way.
9. The hardest fish in a limit are the first and the fifth fish. Always is and always will be.
10. You will lose baits, break rods, and tear up equipment. Get over it.
11. Even the best anglers only win 5-10% of the tournaments they enter.
12. Fish hard but don't forget and enjoy yourself along the way. When it ain't fun anymore simply stop.
13. There is a reason why the same guys finish in the Top 10 week after week. Its called HARD WORK.
14. Whatever your favorite bait, rod&reel, hat etc is always have a spare. Better yet try and carry two of everything. From tackle to measuring boards you are gonna lose them.
15. You will encounter jerks on the water and at weigh ins. Kill' em with kindness and a smile. There is kharma in bass fishing. it all equals out in the end out there on the water.
16. Fish hard from start to finish. Countless tournaments are won in the last few minutes on a regular basis.
17. Surround yourself with anglers that are better than you and pick their brains, pay attention to their habits and don't have too much of an ego that will get in the way of learning something from someone. Jump at the chance to fish with anyone that you think is better than you and it probably will not hurt to fish with folks you think you are better than. None of us are as good as we think we are and no one is as bad as we think they are. You can learn something from anyone, even if its how NOT to do something.
18. If you want other anglers to stay off of the spots you are fishing then STOP fishing community water. Put the time in to find the spots on the spots and your own little honeyholes. Find your own water.
19. The best way to get over a missed bite or a lost fish is to simply make another cast.
20. Tune out folks who say NEVER and ALWAYS in relation to bass fishing. Neither word applies to the sport as the bass don't read the same books, watch the same TV shows or hear the same dock talk that we do. The bass have no clue they are ALWAYS supposed to be in an area and do not realize that they NEVER supposed to hit that bait at that time of year in that depth in that area.


Hopefully this list will help a person out there like it has me. I refer back to it quite a bit especially when I am going through a slump or not fishing well. Thanks

[Rodney Bledsoe]

Beware of Hunt 22-250

[basscat21]

!. To keep all warm bodys away from HUNT..........his intentions are more than
the tip.......

2. Tundra's need a brush gaurd to be Manly

3. Never buy Knock off silver buddies

[Chiefsfan]

I think the razor blade dipped in alcohol... has saved me a ton of money!

[DIXIEDOG]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Chiefsfan &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think the razor blade dipped in alcohol... has saved me a ton of money!

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That's a good one

[bkeenom]

Another one I learned:

Ranger, Allison, Stratos, Champion, Triton, Nitro, Legend, Procraft, Blazer, Bullet, Stroker, Phoenix, Skeeter, Charger, Cobra is the best bass boat out there.

[DIXIEDOG]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bkeenom &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Another one I learned:

Ranger, Allison, Stratos, Champion, Triton, Nitro, Legend, Procraft, Blazer, Bullet, Stroker, Phoenix, Skeeter, Charger, Cobra is the best bass boat out there.

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Bad info...1980's Winner boats are where it's at

[-Joe-]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by m.t.hands &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">this is a C&P that i have kept for years( i am sorry i do not remember who originally posted it here ), but these items will still help anyone, at any level ...good fishin everybody

1. NOTHING beats time on the water, period!
2. Yesterday was just that, YESTERDAY. Today will hold a new set of challenges in finding and catching fish. When they change, you need to change.
3. The harder you work, the more success you will have. There are no shortcuts or magic baits.
4. Do not blame equipment, weather, other boats and anglers, etc. Just fish hard and stay at it when it gets tough. Success will come one cast at a time. Do not allow excuses to exist in your boat. Take ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.
5. If its too cold. too hot, too windy, too rainy and even if you are too tired go fishing anyway. You can bet your competition is out there.
6. Don't be afraid to take chances, learn to listen to that little voice in your head and follow your instincts.
7. Don't be afraid to try new techniques. Its only new until you catch a fish doing it and gets easier with every cast.
8. Don't worry about what the rest of the anglers are catching or how they are catching fish. Worry about getting your limit your way.
9. The hardest fish in a limit are the first and the fifth fish. Always is and always will be.
10. You will lose baits, break rods, and tear up equipment. Get over it.
11. Even the best anglers only win 5-10% of the tournaments they enter.
12. Fish hard but don't forget and enjoy yourself along the way. When it ain't fun anymore simply stop.
13. There is a reason why the same guys finish in the Top 10 week after week. Its called HARD WORK.
14. Whatever your favorite bait, rod&reel, hat etc is always have a spare. Better yet try and carry two of everything. From tackle to measuring boards you are gonna lose them.
15. You will encounter jerks on the water and at weigh ins. Kill' em with kindness and a smile. There is kharma in bass fishing. it all equals out in the end out there on the water.
16. Fish hard from start to finish. Countless tournaments are won in the last few minutes on a regular basis.
17. Surround yourself with anglers that are better than you and pick their brains, pay attention to their habits and don't have too much of an ego that will get in the way of learning something from someone. Jump at the chance to fish with anyone that you think is better than you and it probably will not hurt to fish with folks you think you are better than. None of us are as good as we think we are and no one is as bad as we think they are. You can learn something from anyone, even if its how NOT to do something.
18. If you want other anglers to stay off of the spots you are fishing then STOP fishing community water. Put the time in to find the spots on the spots and your own little honeyholes. Find your own water.
19. The best way to get over a missed bite or a lost fish is to simply make another cast.
20. Tune out folks who say NEVER and ALWAYS in relation to bass fishing. Neither word applies to the sport as the bass don't read the same books, watch the same TV shows or hear the same dock talk that we do. The bass have no clue they are ALWAYS supposed to be in an area and do not realize that they NEVER supposed to hit that bait at that time of year in that depth in that area.


Hopefully this list will help a person out there like it has me. I refer back to it quite a bit especially when I am going through a slump or not fishing well. Thanks
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I'm pretty ssure that was Mark Perry's list.

[Lizard Dragger]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Chiefsfan &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think the razor blade dipped in alcohol... has saved me a ton of money!

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Definitely! And I also learned that Mastercaster is a Douchebag!

[ChampioNman]

Not to piss off Al.

[mxmike]

Gelcoat restoration from Basscat7

[local16]

I've gotten quite a few 'tips' in IMs but can't repeat them here..

[bilgerat]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Chiefsfan &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think the razor blade dipped in alcohol... has saved me a ton of money!

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Funny, I just got a pack of refill blades for my razor and while I was there I grabbed a bottle of isopropyl alcohol to do just that.

Is that the right kind of alcohol I hope ??

[haveme1]

I got a call from an old fishing buddy ....... He had just seen an A-rig and was saying he was totally in awe of this NEW thing he had found ~
I told him "Old News" ..........

The best thing I can say I have come up on here is the rallies & ppl. I have a connection to ppl across the USA through this site.

Non fishing friends ask "You go there alone just to fish ?" I tell them"NO" Then about "this internet site"
They all kinda (edit) their heads and say "Well, OKaaaaaaay ?" I guess it seems like internet dating to them !

My world would be so small without this site .......

[Bryanmc57]

I guess I missed the razor blade and alcohol tip. What was it?

[Crappieman]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by local16 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I've gotten quite a few 'tips' in IMs but can't repeat them here.. </td></tr></table>

Is it safe to assume the tips you received through IM's were not fishing related?