08-25-2003, 08:00 PM
[cool]Right you are, SJ. I have my fun with those guys, but I readily admit I have both learned a lot and gained some inspiration for some of my own creative ventures.
If nothing else, they do provide entertainment when you are stuck at home and need some kind of fishing "fix"...so you don't go totally whacko and start running up and down the street firing an assault rifle.
My only criticism of any of those shows is when the host tries to show off something they do not know well...like float tube fishing. Another thing that bothers me is the host that holds fish out of water too long, while yammering on and on, while the gills dry out. Either that or holding the bass's jaws at a damaging angle...which shows them off for the camera but does not do the fish much good.
I have seen more than a few shows where the fish were allowed to belly flop back into the water, when being released, rather than a gentle sendoff or a bit of reviving. I had reliable info from a buddy who watched one of the major personalities do a show, and the water was covered with "floaters" when the filming was over.
Still, these shows are good for novices and more experienced fisherman alike. They do a good job of informing of new tackle and techniques, and I generally learn something from every show I watch...even if it is what NOT to do.
By the way, thanks for dropping in and sharing your insight.
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If nothing else, they do provide entertainment when you are stuck at home and need some kind of fishing "fix"...so you don't go totally whacko and start running up and down the street firing an assault rifle.
My only criticism of any of those shows is when the host tries to show off something they do not know well...like float tube fishing. Another thing that bothers me is the host that holds fish out of water too long, while yammering on and on, while the gills dry out. Either that or holding the bass's jaws at a damaging angle...which shows them off for the camera but does not do the fish much good.
I have seen more than a few shows where the fish were allowed to belly flop back into the water, when being released, rather than a gentle sendoff or a bit of reviving. I had reliable info from a buddy who watched one of the major personalities do a show, and the water was covered with "floaters" when the filming was over.
Still, these shows are good for novices and more experienced fisherman alike. They do a good job of informing of new tackle and techniques, and I generally learn something from every show I watch...even if it is what NOT to do.
By the way, thanks for dropping in and sharing your insight.
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