Sniping!!

[johnrielly]

Just wanted to see if fisherman take any pride in finding fishing spots on there own? I mean I don't mind sharing spots with people and I have asked people about certain bodies of water that I'm not familiar with too.. Being a tournament bass fisherman I have spots that I won't even tell my best friend about. Sorry about the rant but just seems like a lot of fisherman do it the lazy way.

[bomo fisher]

sorry but not many secret spots in vt and most people like company to fish with and dont mind sharing info with others so they can enjoy the sport of fishing with them 

[fishermantim]

I like to try and get out on at least one new spot per season.
All it takes is a map book (unless you like GPS) and a sense of adventure.
Oh, and it does help to scope out new places during open water season so you will know where the ice is during the winter.

Sure, I like company, but usually AFTER I have had my initial excursion. (Do you really want to bring friends to a dead pond?)

[fishingidjit]

I have spots on  small brooks and plenty of fresh beaver ponds that "I found " and don't share. Heavy spring runoff means new pools and a little recon finds some nice brookies.

[johnrielly]

I love to fish with other people and friends. Im usual the first one to share info on fishing with somebody. All I'm saying is its so much more satisfying when I find the fishing spots and fish on my own!!

[HUNTnFISHSD]

I just head out to the crowd of people.

[btechvft70]

sorry but not many secret spots in vt and most people like company to fish with and dont mind sharing info with others so they can enjoy the sport of fishing with them 

Now come on bomofisher i know you have some secret spots on bomo and champlain you dont tell anyone about lol

[bomo fisher]

if you ask i tell you dont i btechvft70

[Lord_of_the_Perch]

I think they are all secret until everyone shows up on the same day!!!

[btechvft70]

if you ask i tell you dont i btechvft70

you got me there lol

[HUNTnFISHSD]

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[flagfishon]

I think that half the fun is to try to find that "new" spot.  Fishing or hunting.  I found new secret spots before, during the week, only to go on a Saturday and find a hundred other people there...FISHING MY SPOT!

[rboot]

I don't think they need to be kept secret, don't don't tell and turn off your GPS if you're going to take a picture!

[vt-jig]

i like to be able to go fishing, especially during open water, and have the only other guys out there be the ones i came with. The sudden lack of manners that many fishermen get when those lil brookies are stocked every spring really irks me, and i much rather do some C&R for some bass, than compete with them. having a trout stream to yourself is always nice though. Ive found that the best "secret spots" are often accessible only thru non-posted privately owned land, even if it is still a state owned pond. Sometimes a secret spot isnt even necessary though. Sometimes simply employing a technique that most people aren't dedicated enough to try, even at a heavily fished body of water, can produce some awesome fish...

[TroutWhisperer]

This is why I wait a week or two before I post pics of desirable fish I've caught.  Always keep the lurkers guessing.

[TroutWhisperer]

Hey John, check under you rear bumper.  I saw somebody installing a tracking device on your truck Saturday night behind the BOH.

[PerchHawk]

I will share common knowledge spots if asked, because I like to support the fishing based businesses around here.  I wouldn't dream of sharing a spot given to me privately. Lake Champlain is a big lake, and different areas are good for different fish.  Lots of these spots are marked on maps for sale at bait shops.

[thebigwiggle]

I believe there is no such thing as a "Secret spot" because at some point in time someone will find your Secret spot and fish there. but i believe what vt-jig said "Sometimes simply employing a technique that most people aren't dedicated enough to try, even at a heavily fished body of water, can produce some awesome fish..."
What works for you in your Secret spot might not work for me if i happen to stumble across your secret spot.
I have allot spots on Bomo and lake Champlain i would consider my spots but if  i go out there and do not catch fish , i hoping who ever i told to go to those spots catches fish and relays that info to me so i can be a little better prepared the next time i hit that spot.
Personally I get just as much enjoyment seeing fishermen and women catch then i would.
if you need someone put you on some good perch spots on Lake Champlain or bomo , let me know.

[HUNTnFISHSD]

I think that half the fun is to try to find that "new" spot.  Fishing or hunting.  I found new secret spots before, during the week, only to go on a Saturday and find a hundred other people there...FISHING MY SPOT!

  I never have luck. I just fish by one of my friends out on the ice and there tends to be people all around us.