Author Topic: Do you consider posting fish pictures bragging? (Read 6471 times)

Sandbilly · « **on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:11 AM »

Do you find fish pictures offensive when posted on public forums? Why or why not?

dc

coldsteel · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:14 AM »

not really I enjoy looking at fish pics and seeing what everyone else is catching... I dont post em myself but that is because I am entirely to lazy and not that computer literate haha.

jiml · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:16 AM »

Of course it is bragging! And that is why people post the pictures! it is only natural for people to want to share their accomplishments and I love looking at the pix of the trophies people land that use this site.

CharlieBrn · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:17 AM »

Not bragging at all. Now, if I were to post pictures on a site dedicated to something other than fishing then maybe. As soon as i figure out how to work this computer stuff, I'll be posting some myself. As you can see, I cant even get my own avatar up. Work in progress

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coldsteel · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:18 AM »

ya I couldnt figure out the avatar thing either!

bluemountainlaker · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:23 AM »

i love posting pics and ofcourse its fun to have some bragging rights once in a while. and everybody likes looking at fish porn

bart · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:27 AM »

Quote from: jiml on Dec 20, 2011, 07:16 AM

Of course it is bragging! And that is why people post the pictures! it is only natural for people to want to share their accomplishments and I love looking at the pix of the trophies people land that use this site.

Well said, I just wish I could post more pics and more often.

SEF830 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:32 AM »

How could you find fish pictures offensive when they're on a forum dedicated to fishing?

I love looking at people's ice fishing pictures.

Is showing a picture bragging? What's the difference between writing about the 40" pike you caught and showing a picture of the 40" inch pike you caught? They're both telling people about your accomlishments (i.e. "bragging"). Of course, words may or may not be true, but the pictures don't lie.

I'd much rather see the pic.

GCD · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:34 AM »

Without pictures it's just another fish story (lie). Reports without pics are generally ignored because we all know how much fishermen like to lie.

... and as stated above, everybody loves the fish porn!

IcemanZ · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:35 AM »

Right you are SEF830...

Z

campfindit2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:35 AM »

Heck yea. It's bragging rights being exercised.
Would you subscribe to a fishing magazine without pictures?
This site on top of great pics has great articles.
Of the fisher, for the fisher, by the fisher.

fshnfool · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:40 AM »

Quote from: CharlieBrn on Dec 20, 2011, 07:17 AM

Not bragging at all. Now, if I were to post pictures on a site dedicated to something other than fishing then maybe. As soon as i figure out how to work this computer stuff, I'll be posting some myself. As you can see, I cant even get my own avatar up. Work in progress )

Check your pm's

rico · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:41 AM »

Good question. I patrol around alot on quite a few fishing sites. A lot of guys brag without posting pics. "I was on lake so and so and me and a buddy limited out on eyes". To me, posting your catch, justifies your report. I dont know each and everyone of you personally, so why would I take everyones word? Posting a pic validates everything as far as the success goes. Just my .02 cents!

Sandbilly · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:42 AM »

Quote from: SEF830 on Dec 20, 2011, 07:32 AM

How could you find fish pictures offensive when they're on a forum dedicated to fishing?

I love looking at people's ice fishing pictures.

Is showing a picture bragging? What's the difference between writing about the 40" pike you caught and showing a picture of the 40" inch pike you caught? They're both telling people about your accomlishments (i.e. "bragging"). Of course, words may or may not be true, but the pictures don't lie.

I'd much rather see the pic.

So what you are saying is photos add authenticity?

dc

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:44 AM »

websites would be lame if nobody posted thier trophy fish or wildlife in my opinion.

coldsteel · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:47 AM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 20, 2011, 07:44 AM

websites would be lame if nobody posted thier trophy fish or wildlife in my opinion.

x2 I wouldnt ever read anything magazines books or anything if there weren't any pics haha heck I usually just read the bold words under the pics

teamlund · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:47 AM »

yes its braggin and yes I post pics.... WHy not? It just solidifys a great story or trip... We are sahring pics with the entire fishing comuniity not rubbing it in our buddies face...

SEF830 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:52 AM »

Quote from: Sandbilly on Dec 20, 2011, 07:42 AM

So what you are saying is photos add authenticity?

dc

Yep. But they're also fun to look at.

fshnfool · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 07:53 AM »

That's what this site is all about....sharing pics and stories about our successes and/or lack of

slipperybob · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 08:08 AM »

Pictures just means, someone took time to take a photo of it. I like how parallax photo's lies.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 08:14 AM »

If you find it bragging I would have to say: You need a shrink, you have a complex. That should make you day better!

petrgill · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 08:34 AM »

Hell, love just going to the "Pictures" section. Motivates me to get better at the sport.

jchunter · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 08:40 AM »

I don't consider it bragging. I look at it more like sharing in the experience. Keep the pics coming.

fireman 1 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 08:49 AM »

I enjoy the pictures keep them coming. It might be the only fish i see IF WE DONT GET ANY ICE IN ILLINOIS

gwildeman · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 09:39 AM »

of course it's bragging!!:P
hence the phrases "bragging rights", "brag board", etc.
personally i think it's awesome!!!!
excited to share a fun, successful day and LOVE to see others killer catchers!!!
KEEP IT UP EVERYONE!!!!

NoMe · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 09:47 AM »

I like seeing pictures of the fish but when someone puts one of those humans in the photo with the fish it totally ruins it. Yea it's bragging and if I get a 10lb salmon this season I'll post some pics... of the fish.

chfishon · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 09:51 AM »

Quote from: GCD on Dec 20, 2011, 07:34 AM

Without pictures it's just another fish story (lie). Reports without pics are generally ignored because we all know how much fishermen like to lie.

... and as stated above, everybody loves the fish porn!

X2..

Martian · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 10:01 AM »

mayb, although I don't see it that way, I guess my balck bear on the wall taken with bow is bragging, but I don't think of myself as a braggert, plu I live seein the pics, gets me stoked!!

North · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 10:04 AM »

Quote from: chfishon on Dec 20, 2011, 09:51 AM

X2..

X3!

Gamedog1 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 10:10 AM »

I enjoy the pics but sometimes guys post pics of masacre and they seem to think that the more fish they kill/take, the better fisher man they are. Maybe it rubs me the wrong way cause I a catch & release 95% of the fish I catch.

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Author Topic: Do you consider posting fish pictures bragging? (Read 6471 times)