Why post fake reports?

[camobass]

It boggles my mind why someone would feel the need to post a fake report- especially Barrett?

It’s Barrett, it’s an amazing fishery.

Maybe some feel they need to embellish numbers like lost count over 100… maybe insecurities, justifying far drives from out of town with a lot of expenses? Who knows, makes no sense… beware.

[DarkShadow]

I love the dudes that are like, "I caught 124 and a half," as if they literally counted each one.

But who's posting fake reports?

[vito1023]

I know my best day was around 25 and my buddy and I left at 1:00 we got tired, arm was feeling weak, so I think catching 125 seems a bit much to me.

[JWall]

Another one (youtube) went up after this weekend. Maybe time for the admins to step in. The group here is looking for helpful intel, not videos begging for views or bragging stories.

[EL_prowler_619]

As a barrett regular i agree with you brotha .... I usually just tell they don't mike long yourself lol..also catching 100 fish a day is doable last month david and I diff had about 100 fish each but not all we keepers, unless its on video, picture, or somebody well known says it I dont really believe it..... perfect example everyone i tell that I use lizards laugh at me but its seems like people are pulling out the lizards now lol

Also must add i enjoy you calling people out for B.S... including me on the venom kit keep it going bud.....

[falafeluver]

Yea I know that for me (us), we all use separate golf click counters and we don’t “click” off, till it’s lipped. I see others saying “oh, about xx#’s”, that means they’re guessing at best. I discount their claims right off the bat!

Before we started to use the clickers, we know it’s very easy to “lose count” but using the clickers for several years takes the “mystery” of our true and accurate numbers!

Yea, I don’t bother with reports myself and besides others here are pretty good writers and I’d say they are correct in their reports. I’m not the best to articulate as well as them.

Get the golf or fish counters! Stop making guess wishes!

[VinnyBass]

It boggles my mind why someone would feel the need to post a fake report- especially Barrett?

It’s Barrett, it’s an amazing fishery.

Maybe some feel they need to embellish numbers like lost count over 100… maybe insecurities, justifying far drives from out of town with a lot of expenses? Who knows, makes no sense… beware.

While it has been years since I fished there, I do agree that I had some great days and many guys that regularly bass fish can catch very large numbers of bass. It is not like any lake, like our city lakes for example, but there are times when it just
is not as good. I have spoken to guys who felt like they failed by not catching huge numbers of bass. At least they were honest.
I personally agree with @camobass that why do some guys need to post a fake report to embellish the numbers of bass caught when they actually did not catch that many? Is it that hard to be honest?
And because seeing other guys talking or posting high numbers they figure no one would doubt them if they said they caught a huge number of bass. I heard a few crazy stories and thought about equipment loading time, travel time between various spots on the lake, etc. and took a calculator as a guy told me one time that he only fished for just over 4 hours and it would be next to impossible for him to catch that many in that short time frame. I just smiled.
Again, my comment is not directed at you guys out there that have amazing days and catch tons of bass, but to the guy or guys who just have to BS and add lots of numbers to their totals just so they can look really good.
If you don't get huge numbers one trip, they maybe the next trip you will....just have fun and try to be honest.
Tight lines

[EL_prowler_619]

My 1st time at barret was a few years ago during opening month .. and I was only able to land 7 bass(biggest about 2lbs) the next few times I only landed 10-15 fish a trip (all day) I remember saying to myself "why all the hype " and ''there's no way people catch 100 fish a day".... fast forward a few years later and I'm catching like never before ... this site is very helpful and if you can't land fish there is pleanty of people here that is willing to give you pointers and ever the bait and color down to the last detail... heck some people will even go with you and show you. we all get skunk and have periods where we forget how the feel of catching a fish is but its only for a short time ...main point i rather be on the lake catching no fish and enjoying what God made for us rather then home watching the soccer game from last year

[Shawnster]

My 1st time at barret was a few years ago during opening month .. and I was only able to land 7 bass(biggest about 2lbs) the next few times I only landed 10-15 fish a trip (all day) I remember saying to myself "why all the hype " and ''there's no way people catch 100 fish a day".... fast forward a few years later and I'm catching like never before ... this site is very helpful and if you can't land fish there is pleanty of people here that is willing to give you pointers and ever the bait and color down to the last detail... heck some people will even go with you and show you. we all get skunk and have periods where we forget how the feel of catching a fish is but its only for a short time ...main point i rather be on the lake catching no fish and enjoying what God made for us rather then home watching the soccer game from last year

Well said Prowler! We started bass fishing three years ago. Our first time to Barrett we caught 4 fish between four people — two bass and two bluegill — over the course of almost 14 hours. I wasn’t afraid to post those paltry numbers. Every subsequent trip we would do just a bit better by applying what we’ve learned in these forums and asking for specific advice here and on the lake.

I saw reports of 100+ half days and I still posted my meager-by-comparison but growing PB numbers of 10, 17, 21, and only now 40 landed fish. 40 fish from dawn to dusk is nothing for many of you. But what benefit would it be to post inflated numbers? Impress hoards of non-existent women? So strange. 40 fish is awesome for me! 6 fish a few weeks ago on a different lake was awesome for me (@VinnyBass i never thanked you for the advice — we had a great time).

I’m incredibly proud of our progress and also know that we have a long way to go in terms of knowledge and skill to reach 100. But we will get there. And I know it’s possible — a buddy of mine who’s fished Barrett for 30 years showed up at 2:30 and caught over 80, compared to my 40 after showing up at 6am. And I know he doesn’t need to inflate his numbers—I’ve seen him fish.

[Early release]

I try to post a report every time I go to Barrett. I do it, just to share the information with a bunch of people who I have gotten to know through this site and when I do, I hope it is helpful to others. Those people who see me on the water, know that I'll share what's working, if I have a pattern and most know if you want a lure that works, I'll give you that too. I'm not unique in that way of acting, this is for the most part a generous group. Let's focus on the good in this site and view the storytellers as entertainment. They are usually pretty obvious.

[KillinTime]

Fishing it in the 80s back in high school days, everyday was a 100 fish day. That really does not count as the lake was closed to fishing.
During the Lottery Days there were a couple of hundred fish days for me right in the beginning. As time progress with fishing pressure counts got much lower than that. I remember the Barrett Zombie fish year (right before the lottery stopped) when the lake had the shad die off. I still managed around 30 non fighting fish for the day. You did not want to lip the bass too aggressively, as you could hear their jaws cracking under their weight (these were the skinniest, weakest fish I have ever seen).
Then when the Ticket Master days started the fish counts varied by a lot. I have had a 100 fish day after Ticket Master, but most were under this amount.

I was a regular there until about 10 years ago. My long life fishing friend and I would fish from opening until they kicked us off the water. Rental boat with our trolling motor mounted on the front side with pieces of wood to clamp on to and a homemade PVC rod holder. We had some unforgettable days and he was great as keeping track of the count for us. I am horrific at keeping track. I struggle on a 15 fish day to keep track. Thank God for Friends =D

Barrett is like any other body (including the ocean), fishing pressure slows the fishing. I personally watched ( as a lot of you have) the counts go down, then stable off since the opening back in the 90s. It's still an amazing fishery and from the reports I see posted over the last several years, the fishing seem similar to 10 years ago during my last trips there.

IMHO 100 fish days are still possible, but far and few between. I think a lot of you out there would know better...

[SLURP]

Its possible and I have legitimately clicked each one but let me tell you it takes the whole day of seriously wide-open fishing to actually get to 100. It’s not possible with most baits so keep that in mind. You’re not catching 100 on a senko the time it takes to sink a senko prohibits this.

It’s a simple math problem to know that most are BS’ing on the 100 counts. I do believe it is not an intentional lie – it’s easy to lose track and turn 20 into 35, or 50 in to 70 or 65 into 100. I love hearing the reports of 100 fish days because that means the fishing is good. So, to all of you reporting 100 fish days please do so, I appreciate the unintentional lie.

Let’s be respectful to each other out there, enjoy it for what it is as it is special. Share and share alike. I wish everyone 100 fish days forever and all eternity. Play nice, keep the staff happy, park and drive safely and respectfully, clean up after yourself, keep the bitching and moaning off the boards and to a minimum, do not give the city an excuse to take it away again. If the city screws us again, we will all end up at Lake Murray or SD river and although Vinny Bass would be OK with this in theory I do not want to encroach on his territory! LOL

Tight Lines & Slurp!

[JWall]

It seems like this post has gotten on a fish-count track, all well and fine, but I think it started due to old catch pics being included or even other lakes. Then yesterday a video was posted as this weekend and the lake was obviously higher than it is this year. The road down to the dock, parking, and dam in the background being the giveaways. I can only assume that was to generate more views for the posted youtube. I am less concerned about fish counts as, especially at my age, remembering past 10 is nearly impossible. And yes I bring two clickers always but even that gets foggy lol. But to post other years’ videos and pics is a fool’s folly.

[camobass]

I remember when the lottery system existed, 100 fish days were common. I believe they can still happen.
Yes, I’m talking more about the opener report vs big numbers. Guy had pics from different lakes, pics from a post a year ago and multiple pics all with a different hat, facial hair etc. if you look at his posts, he didn’t even get an opening day ticket for a boat and was asking all kinds of questions. Ain’t no way someone bowed out on an opening day boat reservation. He posted a long winded report of how he and his buddy caught over a 100 each and stopped counting with bogus photos. I started thinking today, maybe he’s cheating on his old lady and made a false report so she could see where he went??? Which is even worse…

It’s Barrett, place is priceless, no need for a fake report. Plus it can throw off people who are genuinely seeking info. I rarely post fish reports, I prefer answering questions or advice when asked.

[camobass]

I love the dudes that are like, "I caught 124 and a half," as if they literally counted each one.

But who's posting fake reports?

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[camobass]

It boggles my mind why someone would feel the need to post a fake report- especially Barrett?

It’s Barrett, it’s an amazing fishery.

Maybe some feel they need to embellish numbers like lost count over 100… maybe insecurities, justifying far drives from out of town with a lot of expenses? Who knows, makes no sense… beware.

While it has been years since I fished there, I do agree that I had some great days and many guys that regularly bass fish can catch very large numbers of bass. It is not like any lake, like our city lakes for example, but there are times when it just
is not as good. I have spoken to guys who felt like they failed by not catching huge numbers of bass. At least they were honest.
I personally agree with @camobass that why do some guys need to post a fake report to embellish the numbers of bass caught when they actually did not catch that many? Is it that hard to be honest?
And because seeing other guys talking or posting high numbers they figure no one would doubt them if they said they caught a huge number of bass. I heard a few crazy stories and thought about equipment loading time, travel time between various spots on the lake, etc. and took a calculator as a guy told me one time that he only fished for just over 4 hours and it would be next to impossible for him to catch that many in that short time frame. I just smiled.
Again, my comment is not directed at you guys out there that have amazing days and catch tons of bass, but to the guy or guys who just have to BS and add lots of numbers to their totals just so they can look really good.
If you don't get huge numbers one trip, they maybe the next trip you will....just have fun and try to be honest.
Tight lines

Maybe it’s JIMBO’s Cousin hahahaha

[Osidecoffee]

If a 100 fish day isn’t guaranteed, then I guess I don’t need to fight you all on Ticketmaster tonight as a Barrett noob… haha

[KillinTime]

I love the dudes that are like, "I caught 124 and a half," as if they literally counted each one.

But who's posting fake reports?

viewtopic.php?t=3689

Confusing, misleading and helps no/know one? Why???

[KillinTime]

I remember when the lottery system existed, 100 fish days were common. I believe they can still happen.
Yes, I’m talking more about the opener report vs big numbers. Guy had pics from different lakes, pics from a post a year ago and multiple pics all with a different hat, facial hair etc. if you look at his posts, he didn’t even get an opening day ticket for a boat and was asking all kinds of questions. Ain’t no way someone bowed out on an opening day boat reservation. He posted a long winded report of how he and his buddy caught over a 100 each and stopped counting with bogus photos. I started thinking today, maybe he’s cheating on his old lady and made a false report so she could see where he went??? Which is even worse…

It’s Barrett, place is priceless, no need for a fake report. Plus it can throw off people who are genuinely seeking info. I rarely post fish reports, I prefer answering questions or advice when asked.

The photos are what blows me away? I don't get it... Why??

[MaxZmus]

Although I did not have the pleasure of fishing the opener,I can honestly say that an above average angler can boat 100 in a whole day. I’m talking 6am-6pm. If you kept throwing jigs and plastics the possibility was there. No matter how good the bite is, there’s always that late morning to early afternoon lull. That’s why I always bring a counter and a scale.