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Everybody thinks that there spot is special and nobody knows about it. Sorry, that's not the case. Anyone with Google Earth and the internets can figure these things out. Trust me, I'm not running over to Martinsdale to go fishing.
Lol no problem. The fishing at the lake is currently fine. The overall outdoor experience in this area has just taken a massive hit over the last decade. A large part of that is social media. That being said I'm on here trying to figure out new spots so I'm part of the issue. I just wish people wouldn't draw as much attention as possible to the area. I like the Montana fishing and ice report forum. It lets people have an idea of what's going on but still have to figure stuff out for ourselves.
Actually massive is not the right term. Comparative to a week ago there have been quite a few people though. And none of them are locals. Still not a ton of people by Any stretch compared to other lakes. But Martinsdale does not handle pressure well. I've fished it a lot for 35 years now and my family has for long before that. There are not many good spots and they get pounded. Especially on years like this where there are only pockets of good ice. Also be careful on it this year. There are a ton of little half acre holes next to really good ice that freeze over and Open every couple days. I have never seen ice like it before here.
why you are not just accepting what even the locals are telling you rather than just saying that you don’t care what others think and move on
Keeping your mouth shut should be one of the first rules of a good fisherman, but to help the naive folks that don't quite get the big picture, here is a good blog post that basically sums it up: http://www.fishing-headquarters.com/fishcast/has-social-media-ruined-fishing-spots/"The methodology to gaining information isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of being adventurous, making personal discoveries, and finding honey holes on your own."
Your obviously missing the point boomer. Also the first fish was a sucker not a whitefish.
I guess the question at this point is WHY you want to name a lake? Seems to me it would make nodifference. Then I guess the next question why you are not just accepting what even the locals are telling you rather than just saying that you don’t care what others think and move on. At this point I have no idea what your motivation is in terms of making and posting videos in the first place. If you say it is a public service, it seems to me most will disagree. There is a real threat to the resource by doing so especially on smaller lakes. I also lived in ND when in the AF when they waters were rising and fish came back. 1000 acre lakes got raped and trashed through over fishing when the word got out. This is exactly why tv guys never disclose exact locations. Now you obviously not get that much exposure but the principle is the same.So back to the real question, what do have to gain by hot spotting? Why are you defending it so vehemently?
im literally dumbfounded at this point. But i bet we get more justifications.....
is there perch in that Res?
I'm literally dumbfounded that you continue to comment on this post while literally adding nothing positive or valuable to the conversation.
Being as new to this sport as you are I guess its not suprising that you haven't clearly seen issues reguarding increased pressure and over use. You make the argument that Montana's population is so low that there is no possible way for increased pressure to negatively affect any users experience. Ive been fishing long enough to personally see the increased use and pressure on local waters on an annual basis. You're entitled to an opinion, but you just dont have the experience to base that opinion on facts. Others here do have that experience and our opinion that social media ruins honey holes is not anecdotal, nor does it need to be validated by your opinion in order for it to be true. Nationally hunting and fishing numbers may not be growing, however as a state our user groups increase annually as well as our population. You can disagree all You want, but based off the majority of responses to this post alone should make you seriously question whether you want to provide details like this in the future. I wouldn't dare ask a stranger where they harvested their deer or elk, and if I was asked for that information I would instantly judge their character. Fishing is no different in my opinion and information regarding success should be held close to one's heart. Unless your fishing for likes and follows, then I guess all is fair.