What happened to this forum ?

[Anchor Man]

For me it seems like allot of lurkers with few giving reports. Post a report and see a couple of hundred have read it with maybe a couple of responses, and if you post any real details you find your favorite fishing spot has lots of new boats there. I still post some reports with general information on baits and depth, enough to give someone an idea but leave locations out. I'll gladly PM anyone more info but not put too much out there all the lurkers. Really used to enjoy the VA board but it sure has died I believe due to the reasons I listed above.

I agree with you Roy on all you say. A lot of the posts I put and that's not much these days have 300 to 400 viewers and 4 or 5 responses. I also think Facebook has a Virginia group that don't participate in C.C.

[Anchor Man]

The seven years prior to my wife dying (unexpectedly from an aortic dissection) I was averaging fishing 68 times a year, pretty muched fished every single weekend and posted a report every time. The first year after her death I went out 45 times but then only 28 times the following year and only 17 times so far this year. Been busy chasing my girlfriend and not really a whole lot to report. The two years prior to my wife's death I averaged 49 crappie per trip, then 21, 13, and 20 this year. I lost a lot of enthusiasm for fishing and posting with her death but it seems to be coming back albeit very slowly.

Glad to hear your enthusiasm is on the rebound Tap. A lot of folks on here really followed your reports and techniques. I hope to be back on the board more soon, I have had 2 years of health issues.

[Anchor Man]

Some of you know what's been up with me. 2 years rebuilding my boat. Soon to be done. But house flooded from Mathew. Lost most of what I have spent my entire life working for. Son and daughter having troubles too at the same time of no fault of their own. Trying to finish my crops too. Sleeping on the floor on my second story right now until daughter gets in new apartment in Greenville. I wish I had time to fish. I would go in a heartbeat. I have learned to appreciate some things that I didn't before. Also devastated by things that I did appreciate but no longer have. Will post some reports when I get back on my feet.CF

Wish you lots of luck and prayers go out to you and your family.

[Anchor Man]

Back and knee issues make it impossible for me to sit in the boat for more than hour, back surgery this winter, knees as soon as recovery from back surgery. Looks like a real fun year coming up. January 2018 you're going down Farmer!

I know what you mean Boscoe, I have been going through the same kind of problems. You know what they say that getting old is not for sissies.

[The Mountain Man]

Sandy River again today. 22 crappie, small ones. Vertical jigging silver buddies. Fun day with a grandson.

[Anchor Man]

Nice going, glad you had the grandson with you.

[woodduck1956]

While the number of posts has dwindled over the years, this site is still a nice site to enjoy. I'm doing a little something to make this site a little more enjoyable. Dec this year, for the 4th year in a row, ill be hosting a bash on the chic river/lake. The only expense to you will be paying a ramp fee. 1st,2nd and 3rd place prizes. Big fish pot optional. Giveaways. Last year 20 people participated. Lets have some fun.

[ekim22]

I think you are referring to Richard, aka "Corker" with the train conductors hat. Roy tends to wear the most ugliest green and yellow hat you ever laid eyes on, something to do with being a cheese head.

Yep, my apologies Roy! I was definitely thinking about Corker. I can still see the Fort Pickett posts now with talk about the bubbler system in the lake haha

[Corker]

"Corker" with the train conductors hat.

My lucky fishing hat was an engineer's cap (suitable for wiping sweat and swatting bugs on those miserably hot summer days.) I haven't been using one lately & maybe that's the reason it's been 6 months since I had a fishing day worth reporting.

[tahoe 50]

I do remember George, Panman, Shoer, reelfun, JD, and a lot of others fishing reports. Some have moved on to other places , life has a way of getting in the way of our fishing. I do like to read others posts especially when I have to work, boat is in dry dock. But I feel that if I have nothing worth telling about then I am quiet. Lot of you folks can get out so many days to fish and do catch a large amount, that puts my few fish (usually dinks) to shame. I guess I am embarrassed to make a post with a poor catch. Like some that catch a hundred fish a day, but lets here from the folks that only catch two or three 10 inch. Maybe then some of us that only catch a few small ones are not so shy to post. I will say that this site is the best, most friendly, tip sharing, site on the net. Just go to any other site, or even a tournament and try to get any information form folks. Its that information that's helps me catch 14 inch crappie. A fellow on this board showed myself and my special needs step son how to shoot a dock, let him reel in fish after fish. I can't put a price on that day that he gave up for us. To all of you folks, its your posts, help that makes us all better fishermen and women.