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I dont understand why when poeple talk about how they have seen increased pressure, tresspassing, and littering on and near our lakes, since the advent and popularity of fishing forums, non-stock holders of said forums get so defensive.

I too do not want to start anything.

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Not much of a poster on this forum, but I do visit it. And as far as I know, I'm yet to contribute to the decimation of a fish population in any of the lakes I read about on here.

I do however, find it ironic that someone who so strongly complains about how these forums are used to exploit fisheries mentioned in this forum, uses it to voice his position on how they've ruined fish populations. I think everyone on here has used forums to their advantage, either to become more efficient fishermen through the use of technology, e.g. clothing, electronics, lures, etc., techniques, or locations. Very ironic.

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I do however, find it ironic that someone who so strongly complains about how these forums are used to exploit fisheries mentioned in this forum, uses it to voice his position on how they've ruined fish populations.

what better place to do it. these are the people who should be reading it.

And you just proved a long standing point that I have seen brought up time and time again. Just look at how many people read all of the info on here (number of views) for particular topics, and how many of those same people ever post anything or are even a registered user for that matter. I have seen topics with fewer than 10 posts, yet thousands of views.

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jjjohnson, if your intentions on writing that were to help keep the lakes in the area on the down low, you FAILED. Good job buddy.

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personaly, i have been on these forums for less than a year and have been only on three regional forums as far as fishing is concerned. not one post encouraged me to fish lakes other than the ones i fish anyway. crappie "villiages" have been around as long as i can remember on lakes that i fish. i fish well known lakes in the duluth area and never seen them overun by multitudes of anglers and have fished them since i have been a kid. i'm glad i have a wheeler so i can get around better. i'm glad i have a flasher to aid me with structure and fish. i'm glad i have a underwater camera to have some fun for me and my grandkids. i think HSO helped more than hurt the fishery. there is a lot of information for beginners and for me who always is looking to learn more. fishing is important to the economy of the state as well. less fishing licences sold is less income for many in minnesota and the dnr. i think there are more people who keep enough for a meal and enjoy just being out there. why participate in the fishing forums if you feel they hurt the fishery? i will continue to help anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors with ideas that i have learned from others that have made me love being outdoors. good luck.

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I dont understand why when poeple talk about how they have seen increased pressure, tresspassing, and littering on and near our lakes, since the advent and popularity of fishing forums, non-stock holders of said forums GET SO DEFENSIVE.

I too do not want to start anything.

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personaly, i have been on these forums for less than a year and have been only on three regional forums as far as fishing is concerned. not one post encouraged me to fish lakes other than the ones i fish anyway. crappie "villiages" have been around as long as i can remember on lakes that i fish. i fish well known lakes in the duluth area and never seen them overun by multitudes of anglers and have fished them since i have been a kid. i'm glad i have a wheeler so i can get around better. i'm glad i have a flasher to aid me with structure and fish. i'm glad i have a underwater camera to have some fun for me and my grandkids. i think HSO helped more than hurt the fishery. there is a lot of information for beginners and for me who always is looking to learn more. fishing is important to the economy of the state as well. less fishing licences sold is less income for many in minnesota and the dnr. i think there are more people who keep enough for a meal and enjoy just being out there. why participate in the fishing forums if you feel they hurt the fishery? i will continue to help anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors with ideas that i have learned from others that have made me love being outdoors. good luck.
WOW, one here less than a year and almost 3000 posts! you beeb busy!!!!! grinlaughlaugh
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IMO-the furom is a great place to ask for info - ice conditions, lures, baits ,etc. Greed is what drives people to fish out a lake. I have had times when i have iced alot of fish and keep just a few and times when i haven't caught any - but i still get to be out there. If i mention a small lake that could be hurt -i usually just say a local lake ( 75 mile radius of my house) With all the other info out there (books, outdoor papers, lake chips, etc) i'm not sure these forums are giving info that can't be found else where. Thats just my opinion.

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2 hours ago, JavaGuy said:

Ruby Lake by Marcell, MN has massive 28-30+ walleyes in the lake.  It's a best kept secret.  The small landing can only handle 3 trucks or so.  If you want to catch massive walleyes, just use a 1/4 oz lindy rig, plain hook, and a leech or crawler.  I'm not gonna give you the coordinates, you need to find them.

 

Good luck,

 

JavaGuy

 

Welcome to HSO  @JavaGuy....I take it you had a problem with someone while out fishing Ruby or something else maybe?

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2 hours ago, JavaGuy said:

Ruby Lake by Marcell, MN has massive 28-30+ walleyes in the lake.  It's a best kept secret.  The small landing can only handle 3 trucks or so.  If you want to catch massive walleyes, just use a 1/4 oz lindy rig, plain hook, and a leech or crawler.  I'm not gonna give you the coordinates, you need to find them.

 

Good luck,

 

JavaGuy


Yes Ruby lake has some walleye ,and yes some can be large , but with that being said it can be a tough go with it’s clear water .. been there done that years ago . 

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  • The title was changed to Ruby Lake Fishing Reports
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On 1/13/2011 at 10:01 AM, Duffman said:

And that local can be friends or family, could be stuff I hear thru Marcell church gossip,

 

 

Ha, I know it!  What the heck happen to yea in the last 9 years?  You didn't need anymore fishing spots! ?

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