why was the "CCA STAR Tournament Big Trout West Leader" thread moved?

["W"]

Saltycajun is not a bad site

It's actually has the most actively out of all the fishing forums in la

Have you been on La Sportsman or RodReel ?

Casey does run a huge company plus has two boys in every sport imaginable..


We have had some huge benefit success with our crew here

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by "W"

Saltycajun is not a bad site

It's actually has the most actively out of all the fishing forums in la

Have you been on La Sportsman or RodReel ?

Casey does run a huge company plus has two boys in every sport imaginable..


We have had some huge benefit success with our crew here

Thanks W I will never regret purchasing this site I have made some many important relationships through this site and I know we have helped a lot of people along the way.Forums generally decline over time they become really popular then die down that's the life of a forum. Some like 2 cool are able to stand the test of time. I hope this one can as well and I know it has potential. Nothing has changed with how we run the site same polices same procedures. You guys started this site to have a more open forum to discuss all things outdoors/sports, etc... We never wanted to moderate it to death. When things get way out of hand we ban or move threads but try to let as much go as we can. A forum is all about the members and what you guys make of it. It can be great again but that requires posting your reports on here and not facebook. I think it's easy to post on facebook so people just do that and do not come and repeat the same post here on the site so that hurts us.I will be doing a premium drawing next week it's my fault for letting that slide. I'm planning to take next fall off from coaching football and if I do bring back the tournament if people really want it and will support it. I just didn't have time this year.

[Feesherman]

The only reason I drop by anymore is to watch the "guides" fight and make threats and to clown people for not being able to spell.

[Clampy]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

The only reason I drop by anymore is to watch the "guides" fight and make threats and to clown people for not being able to spell.

X2 made some good friends here but it's just *****ing now.


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[maddog 2]

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.

[swamp snorkler]

What ever happened to Capt Hoop?

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

What ever happened to Capt Hoop?

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

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

What ever happened to Capt Hoop?

Good question.

[speck-addict]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

Good question.

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

[meaux fishing]

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

love it

[mriguy]

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.

[keakar]

Originally Posted by mriguy

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.

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.

[jpd0144]

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.

[Matt G]

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.

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by Matt G

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.

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?

[keakar]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

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?

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.

[Matt G]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

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 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.

[keakar]

Originally Posted by Matt G

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

["W"]

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