Didn't you win a trophy and a nice check prizes from one of our tourney's in which there were only 5-8 people in the event. How quickly people forget what the site has done for them over the years.

Well said.

Good idea the free drawings will be coming back next week.

You were a big part of what was great about the site. Now from my side I think you and others just moved on. Life got busy things happen I'm guilty of it to. If you go back and look at the gill net the fights back in the beginning were epic, way worse than anything we have had on here in years. That Adams thread is a joke compared to the W v/s state of Texas and Ryan R fights. I know you won free $200 sunglasses off of the site, good things happened we all get busy. It's the same site with less activity a natural occurrence for a forum.We are at a crossroad we can make the site great again and get the post count up or it can continue to decline. It's really up to the members. I've paid for the bandwidth so it's live.

See, "You're"

Would doing away with the classified part of the site help the bandwith? It seems there's not much activity on that portion of the site.

There you go! If you think that was bad, go premium. The spelling in The Gill Net is horrible. W really gets on a roll in "their". We discuss college football "poles" as well. Endless laughs for you. You would "loose" your "mine"!

I swear nobody can get lose and loose straight.

Sell and sale makes me chuckle

really! really! the man was a paying contributing member for many years helping to keep this site going and make it better and you take a cheap shot at him like that just for giving you his honest opinion and feedback?


c'mon man, I know your under pressure but damn, he didn't deserve that at all and it doesn't represent you well to act that way.

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Ratdog learn how to spell and speak

The one that gets to me is QUITE and QUIET.

Those 4 strokes sure are quite! <reggoh slams head against wall>

He don like honest opinions, he just banned a man for stating his.

So you think you should be able to speak freely but I can't? Sorry but it isn't going to work that way. I have no problem with a constructive opinion but go read what he wrote to get banned. There was nothing constructive about that just a bunch of cheap shots. As long as I still write the checks around here I'm not coming on this site to take cheap shots from any of you guys. I never have and I won't start now. If that means nobody is left then life goes on.Now if we want to turn this thread back into something constructive I'm all for it but telling me do yourself a favor and pull the plug probably is not going to sit well.

I'm sure "you're" a very highly educated successful person. We are lucky to have such an intelligent person on the site. Thank you for allowing us to read your worthless posts for the last several years. You can leave now to if you don't like it.There are few of you guys that only come on here just to criticize everything that we do. I put you in that category. Spell how you like it Einstein.

Not a cheap shot that's how I feel about that member. He use to be very helpful to the site like many he stopped posting probably had more important things to do, I get it. I do not post as often as I should because I'm busy like you guys. Telling the me the site went to **** is not constructive so why should I be. The site is down because people aren't posting as much as they once did. READ what I wrote before that is NORMAL for a forum. It's up to you guys if you want to keep this thing alive or not. Post more if you want to keep it alive the site has been and can be a great tool for all of us and benefit many.

but at the same time, you have to realize a lot of people have stopped posting because there is a group of long time members here who do nothing but act like trolls, criticizing them for their opinions rather then posting about the topic being discussed in that thread as well as making fun of spelling errors (as if we are in school needing to be spell checked).


you know who the trouble makers are, and while i like this site and its free format to speak your mind without over modification of the threads, there is a point where total lack of moderation has made people feel unwelcome to voice ANY opinion for fear of being attacked and made fun of. sure we all say put your big boy pants on if you want to be here at this site, but at the same time, this atmosphere tends to drive people away.


im not a premium member so my opinion doesn't count but if i could afford to give money i would because i like this place in spike of the group that spends its time doing nothing but trolling to nit pick others posts rather then add to a conversation or heaven forbid actually offer "helpful" advice.


i think you would be served very well by reconsidering just how loosely things are moderated and the level of trolling that is allowed here. not saying crack down in any way but things are in need of "some" checks and balances to not drive off most new members who join.


at times i just avoid posting because i don't want to hear i spelled something wrong or be told i don't have the right to have a contrary opinion on a subject.

i come here to relax and read about fishing reports and read about and share fishing advice but with the trolls left to run amuck unchallenged and unrestrained, life is too short to need to have to put up with stuff like that.


if the trolling is put in check then you will see people starting to post more and new members wont be leaving after being run off or made to feel unwelcomed.



please consider what i said, i only want the best for this site.

Dang, it's almost like u no me

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I'd probably rank Salty Cajun at the top of my list for meeting good people and getting good fishing information.

Debates and discussion quality are higher than most of the entertainment on the internet tool

But a closer connection to "real life" works both ways, as this thread has demonstrated with what appears to be successful manipulation of the CCA Tourney process.

But for me the strength of Salty Cajun has always been the best available fishing information in Louisiana and the willingness of forum members to meet in person and go fishing. This was greatly strengthened by the annual tourney, even though many site members can't participate every year.

Were you on that jersey shore show?

Thanks for taking the time to provide this solid feedback we will certainly consider it and thank you for your contributions to the site. There is more to it then just being a premium member you guys that are not but are always posting are making the site better. Thank you.

What ever happened to Capt Hoop?

I heard Jadams dropped that right hand on him. He's in a home now wearing a diaper.

Good question.

Citica 200e, still in use. Trust me, I wish this place could go back to 2011 days

Maybe we are not mature enough to reply on fishing reports. People usually don't appreciate "constructive criticism" and nobody appreciates ridicule. Maybe the time has come to limit replies to reports. More people may post if this was the case.

He stopped post most forums. Still very vocal on the hull truth. More geared around offshore/east coast stuff this site is a lot with west side big lake guys. And no offense I have started going there more so just because of the lack of jack ***'s. I enjoy the hunting thread which keeps me coming back but I don't believe half the things I read on SC fishing just Bc most of the people don't want you fishing "their" spot. And I'm referring directly to the inshore thread. The fresh and offshore threads can be good.
I am all about free speech and I'm not one to get butt hurt just stating what I see when I come on this site vs the hull truth or 2cool. That's just my 2 cents. Take it as you want. I'd love to see this get turned around. I enjoy watching reading the fights. But coming from the outside looking in I can see how people will be turned away

i don't think that's it, its not the constructive criticism that's the issue, i think its the "personal" criticism and comments about an expressed personal opinion rather then stick to posting on the topic being discussed.


everyone has a right to their own opinion but "some" on here feel the need to attack any opinion they don't agree with and insult people, rather then just stick to commenting on the topic of the thread or replying to specific questions or points made in the thread.


its perfectly fine to say you don't agree with someone elses opinion and say why, but putting others down and insulting them just for having differing views doesn't promote discussion it curtails it and makes people feel unwelcome here. this doesn't happen daily but it happens quite often and the results of that are in the number of members who left and just stopped posting


the gill net is the place for rude behavior and trolling NOT the regular forums. in the gill net it is expected and those posting there know its not for the easily offended but the average joe coming to post on a regular forum page isn't expecting or will stay around if he is insulted and harassed for expressing an opinion that he or she has every right to not have to feel the need to defend.

Maybe more people would post open honest fishing reports if they didnt have to deal with all the BS after doing so.


Im still considered new here but from what ive seen so far its all about clicks, inside jokes, and very little to do with fishing or trying to better the sport.

My .02 cents:

Look at the most active threads on here in a while.... The Trump thread and the Coach O thread. Politics and Sports. Two things that should not have been in the open section to begin with and they have been civil, constructive, and overall entertaining. I know this was originally a fishing forum, but things changed and the site has evolved. It's kind of hard to keep a forum running on strictly fishing alone. Especially when everyone is trying to keep their spots a secret or scared of being ridiculed by some members. You post a report and get a few "Good catches" and "Nice," then some come through giving flack on catching school trout or what they perceived to be trash fish. It's the same old song and dance and it gets old. I like the diversity you get on here. A little bit of fishing and hunting, a little bit of gardening, SigNate's cooking, and even some of the drama.


What I think would help this site from a business perspective would be to cut the premium membership and open up all sections to everybody. I've been a premium member for a few years now and view it as a contribution to a site that keeps me entertained throughout the day. And most of that entertainment isn't even in the premium section. I don't think what you get in the premium section is worth the $50/yr, but I'm fine paying it because I hate to see this site fail. If that offends you Casey, sorry, but it is what it is. Once things go in the premium section, it's DOA. I think opening up all sections to everyone would generate a lot more traffic to the site which would attract more advertisers. That's just my opinion. I truly hope to see this site stick around for a long time.

Fishing reports are basically knowing what color baits , water , and if they are catching

Big lake is too small to tell locations because boats kill bite period


Two weeks ago they had zero boats in tuners and we were hammering trout then few post made about fish stacked in tuners and 100 boats showed up over night and most caught nothing to little .

We have to move and find fish other places to get away from boats

I don't mind telling anyone what I'm catching on or color
I send many PMs a year
Fish respond lot better to less boat traffic

I like this site because it acknowledges the other half of Louisiana, which is barelfy if at all represented on other sites.
I also like this site because a few guys post fishing reports that help a young guy like me who wants to learn the lake the right way, does not want a spot location, realizes that understanding the fishery is more valuable than any potlicked spot, and just want to see what's happening out there the other 90% of the time that I can't be fishing.
I post what I find on my trips, and usually include a "but I'm still new and welcome advice" on each report, in hopes that better fishermen can help me understand what im missing, what im doing wrong or not doing at all.

If my $50 can keep the site going, I'll sign up.

love it

I would like to give more to the premium guys I agree with most of what you are saying. Premium is what is paying for the bandwidth right now so how can I keep our premium memberships but make it more worthwhile?

I'm guilty of not posting my hunting reports on here or facebook most of the time because I don't want to pay more for my lease next time or have it taken from me. No doubt if I run offshore and catch trout and tell people where I caught them on the internet every rig will have four boats the next day. I like to see fish being caught when I don't see any fish being caught I know its not a good time. If I know it's hot somewhere it's up to me to figure it out.

each premium membership gets a hunting or fishing trip with you, you meet them at the dock or wherever and they get to take you on a fishing or hunting trip with them.


it doesnt cost you anything and its a nice treat for them and you get to get out there more?


oh by the way, on a serious note the website smileys stopped working days ago and still don't work. im not sure if they are disabled on purpose for a reason but figured I would mention it.

that's very understandable with hunting as the lease owners can be a fickle bunch


as to fishing reports, just keep it very generalized, that's all that is needed and what the guides do. those of us reading the reports go to our own spots mostly anyway, we just need the generalities like if its too early or late and not worth going out there yet or if the bite is better in morning or afternoon and what baits and colors are working best at the time. I agree if you say where a spot is, it will have 20 boats there every day for the next 6 months and no longer be fishable

I guess the prize drawings might attract more people, but if you are giving away a prize that needs to bring in 6 more year subscriptions just to cover the cost of that one item(Yeti cooler shown earlier), I don't see it as a smart move on your part.


At the end of the day, we are paying to watch W and ASR fight like a couple of teenage girls and Shrky post pics that we can easily find elsewhere for free. It's a hard sale to make a most of us that are contributing are doing it out of the kindness of our hearts. I wish I had the magical solution for you.

I agree, giveaways are a catch 22 trap since your chasing your tail there.


at some other websites im at they have yearly donation drives to offset costs each year and it works well since money from banner ads only go so far, you should think about setting up a yearly time to have a "keep the website running" donation drive and a site I moderate at find it has the most success with it when done just before Christmas when people are in better spirits and in a more giving mood. they have the drive in the month of November, so its not too close to Christmas where money is getting scarce, but still close enough to catch that giving spirit time of year. you could even throw in a choice of a salty Cajun tee shirt or cap as a thank you gift for any donation of $20 or more.


to go along with the fund raiser you could do a summer fishing tournament with half proceeds going to fund the site and not worry about having big prizes since most just want the bragging rights anyway. something like total prize payout in the under $400 range for the whole thing. maybe its just me, but I think lower prize amounts and smaller entrant fees would see more people would enter even if they may have to back out at the last minute and just consider it as another donation to the site

Oh, you mean like all the times I did in the past?!?!

Don't give me that ****, Kinchen. You know damn well ASR and W run half the people out of there with their crap.

I tried on multiple occasions to have legitimate conversations, and it didn't happen because ASR/Waltrip would derail it. EVERY FREAKIN TIME!! God forbid you bring up McNeese in there. Why spend money to get **** on trying to talk about my school when I can have that happen for free elsewhere?

And the Gillnet is just where threads go to die. No sense in wasting time with that.

Sorry that I'm not willing to spend money I don't have on a website.

Lmao

Lmao

Sounds like you need a hug ?

Maybe bring Adams a box of Jiffy and meet him at Spicers and he will hug you ?

Can't handle the heat get out the kitchen lmao

You sound like a 3rd grader



Sports bar is not for thin skin people so keep using your skin so soft lotion

Sports Bar is not a Safe Space

ASR sits there in his parents' basement, cheetoh crumbs on his chest, Saban posters on the wall, waiting for a new post, any post on any topic to turn into a LSU vs BAMA post.


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**** you oompa loompa reject. At least my grammar isn't at a 3rd grade level, or my height.

If wasting money to argue with the 2 biggest dumbasses on SC makes me soft, then call me Charmin. That rat nest is the home of trolls and useless banter. Half of the posts are by one wannabe Saban towel boy (Know what I'm sayin, Rene?) who is a bigger troll than you could ever dream to be.

At least Salty finally decided to show back up it seems. Guess he finally came to grips with the reality that he could dish **** out and never take it when it came to his precious Sooners.

If you really think Renee really gives a single **** about Bama or Saban, you haven't been paying attention

I pay plenty attention. This is just the mental image I've gathered over time


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He cares about W and he is definitely a LSU hater no doubt. He's pissed off that he has to live neat "trashy" Baton Rouge. Just so happens that Bama and Saban have owned LSU "cents" 2012. If Moo State owned LSU like that he would be all Mullen right now. Ringing cow bells and all.

Trust me, I am 100% correct

Well said.