Ice Fish Ohio Forum
Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: icebucketjohn on January 30, 2018, 07:20:31 AM
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... Gotta say this season is the lowest amount of forum/website activity I've seen on IFO ever. Even during lean years of ice, it seemed there was more chatter and input.
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I think fisherman are reluctant to post when they have a off day(myself included)............ >:( >:( >:(
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I kind of agree with Gary. I’ve gotten a few nice crappie and bluegill, but if I wasn’t into the big bass this would be a kinda slow season for me. I’ve heard similar reports from public water. A lot of guys are having slow bites or getting dinks.
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I do agree , there doesn't seem to be the traffic like usual . but , its been a couple of crummy years of ice , and a lot of folks I meet on the ice haven't heard of IFO .. but I do thank everyone for sharing on here, goes for the days I cant get out I can at least see what others are doin..
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I think FB is killing most sites like this. Honestly from what I see the information shared far outweighs what is posted here. Typically there are around 10 members here that post back and forth but it's more of a I'm going to be here kind of thing. On FB there are hundreds of people showing images of ice conditions, tackle, results and what not on a daily basis. I think perhaps it's because that site is more user friendly so to speak from a social media stand point.
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I look at the site a lot, but unfortunately don’t get out as much as I’d like to so really don’t have too much to post. Pretty new to ice fishing so I find the site very helpful, but I am not on FB.
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It has to be up to us to keep IFO on the map. The welcome page shows we’ve had about the same new members introduce themselves as last year. A little too late this year but maybe next year we need to plan some more IFO “advertising” on the ice - flyers, stickers etc.
I’m part of a few FaceBook groups and the major difference to me is that FaceBook doesn’t have the same sense of community that IFO does. When we post here the responses are from folks we know or, eventually will get to know and meet. I think that’s important....
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I agree. The family sense here is what I like. And we get to know and trust each other’s reports and we don’t drive a long way on a bogus report. I’ve met some great friends through this site!
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Agree with Andy and slab. I consider the people I have met and many I haven't met as family. I trust the reports and pointers that are posted here. I haven't gotten out as much this year since I got put on day shift from third shift, limits my Indian trips to weekends. Hope we get another round but I still enjoy the posts whether we get on the ice or not.
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I've spent the last few hours in deep thought about this issue. I don't get involved with any social media outlets so I can't speak on them. What I can speak on is IFO because it has been a constant in my life for the last several years. This site is unique to say the least. We are only as good as our members, we have an amazing base of guys and girls that I look forward to hearing from each year. IFO has alot more to offer than people realize. To experience the true reach of this site and all we have to offer you can join us at the docks or our seminars or get togethers etc! I can't remember the last time Twitter had a get together at lake erie! We work hard to keep this site going and continuing to be great. We are more than a social network we are tangible, you can join us, ask question, share ideas, stories. Ice fish ohio can be anything you want it to be, just get involved! If we feel that the enthusiasm is down and we want to change that then let's work together and build, bring new members,plan get togethers, get active in eventsmake suggestions. We are all ears!
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I agree hard year ive never struggled so heavily in ohio,but this place has been a ghost town ive been on the fb site and sadly as i may say thats where fresh info is, im loyal i cut my teeth on this site, i like family n traditions passing it down. I fish every weekend there is ice n i check here n even pm guys but ive yet to fish fish with someone on ifo this year. This younger generation doesnt want to pay u respect n nicely ask for tips which....i may say depending on who u ask n how on here is a 50/50 chance someone even answers at all, as if u have to earn it n i dont mind.n feel i have but these people are just blunt when asking a flowing with responses and move on if you dont. I agree with one thing it is on us to do something about this if we wants the traditions of our family continue
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I personally have been on and off IFO the past several years. One part of it was the lack of good ice. The other part of it was kind of feeling like certain folks just wanted to show off catches and not share info on what they were catching on, how deep of water and conditions. Showing off catches is a big part of what we do as fishermen but also sharing techniques and little things will help. The Facebook crowd doesn't have that close knit feeling we have here sometimes. Sure there is info out there and some sharing but it's not the same. I've met a few great great guys from here and know there are many more that I haven't met but seem to be good all around people.
Good luck the rest of the season!
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I just did my good deed for the day and posted our logo on a couple of FaceBook sites; Ohio Ice Fishing, Indian Lake Fishing. I suggest doing the same if you are members of different groups on FaceBook....
Andy
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I completely agree that this site has a family feel to it. When I first started to try and learn about ice fishing this is where I came. At that time there was an effort being put together to submerge fish habitat's at CJ Brown which is ten minutes from where I live. I kind of just read what was being posted and became familiar with the tone of the regulars. Once the ice season started I felt comfortable asking newbie questions and was always treated kindly.
What I like here is the old school feel it has. For me that is it's best attribute.
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I don't have Facebook and this site is where I go for my ice/ fishing reports. From my first season 4 years ago I have found a lot of the guys on this site to be extremely helpful. They have taught me a lot and I've made some good friends along the way. We might not have the number of people on this site but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I trust that the info i get here is accurate especially regarding ice conditions. I appreciate the guys that keep this site going and look forward to using it for many years
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Andy i seen ur post and i will say i wanted too the same but because how they operate on facebook i was scared the same guys i learned from in the old school feeling would be upset toward me beacuse theyre are so many if anyone has seen it youd understand my hesitation ...thanks for doing it i will do my best to help to be a bridge gapper at 37 years young i can do my best to mingle between these polar opposites far as communication but they all like an intrest in ice right
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I am not on Facebook either,I found this site a couple weeks ago and joined up.Enjoy all the info but don't fish the places a lot of the members do,need to try portage lakes and would like to try nimmy.Great site
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I agree with you guys , you meet people on here and you get a sort of neighborly thing , not like fb where ya can just surf in the back ground and fill up your bucket with the word of the day.. its a good thing there is a good solid member base here because all of us enjoy teaching , learning , and as the fads come and go the stand up guys here will always be willing to share and help. we get lots of fish , so should you heheh
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I just did my good deed for the day and posted our logo on a couple of FaceBook sites; Ohio Ice Fishing, Indian Lake Fishing. I suggest doing the same if you are members of different groups on FaceBook....
Andy
Getting a few likes.....but whatever. Sometimes Cozy is good!
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I think Facebook has a lot to do with it as well. I have seen a general slow down on a couple different forum sites i am a member of as well as one i run myself.
Forums, in general, look clunky and outdated to the younger generation. It takes a different mindset to keep track with the forums but anyone can scroll away through Facebook. It is just a lot more simple and convenient for many to use. I get on and look at it, but rarely post there. I also agree that forums in general tend to be more of a community feel than FB. I've met up with 10 or 12 different people now from forums........ never met up with someone i talked with on FB. My 15 year old daughter still reads me the riot act every time i say i am meeting up with some guy i met on the internet. haha
I've been on IFO 4 or 5 years now and only have a handful of posts. Biggest reason is that members from the NW are few and far between. Either that or the NW members just don't talk much because of the limited fishing areas?
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I think a lot of what has been said is all correct in one way or another.
Facebook is easier, although I don't have an account myself. And outdoor forums in general all seem to be slowing down. I am a moderator on 2 different forums and have slowly watched the post count drop every year. One of these other forums is geared toward a specific activity, much like ice fishing is and it seems like every year the number of people participating has slowly dwindled.
Like Attica said, I have been coming hear for some time, and been a member for around a year, but just don't post much and for the same reasons he said. Not much activity up here in the corner of the state and what few members there are don't really post much. I do most of my ice fishing in Michigan so usually don't think it goes on the Ohio forum.
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I have to admit that I have not been posting like I used to. The fishing Expo has taken so much of my time. I am worn out.
This is a great thread and I agree with everything that has been said. We have a great family of friends and offer great events. I think next year we will improve the connection of the site and Facebook to make posting easier and there for more posts.
Keep up the great ideas
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Good forum for sure. Facebook dominates a lot of things, has changed many things. I use my personal page heavily to share with friends and family. I do a lot of reading on there but have never posted on a facebook fishing page in my life, I'll read but not post. At the same time you are bragging you are sharing to a much larger number of unknowns, they will be bugging you by the 100's wanting to know spot, lure, gps numbers, etc. In that arena I feel like its a one-sided deal the person you give the info to will not return the favor. Here you get that return and even though the profile portion is of a lesser extent I feel like it's a more personal response. I would post a lot more of my information on the Lake Erie page since I fish it religiously but I don't feel like it's useful to many guys or no one comments so who am I really helping lol. I'm always here if someone needs up to date info, I get an email if I get a PM and try to respond fast but sometimes I suck. Anyway I don't get on another forum anymore often but he shares links on his forum facebook page to interesting topics that come back to the forum, seems like a nice technique and with the ice fish ohio facebook that could be fairly easy to do. Helps bring people in that are just scrolling and can sign up if they are serious.
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I come here often and lurk but I don’t post. Part of the reason I don’t post is because I don’t personally know many of the members here. I know some and I recognize some names from another site where I’ve been posting regularly for many years. This site definitely has a close knit feel among the regular posters. Sometimes I want to join a conversation on here but am hesitant to do so because I feel like an outsider intruding on a conversation amongst friends. I don’t have the relationships here that I have on the other site where I regularly post. Which I guess is my fault for not posting here. I have fished a few of the panfish tournaments in the past and had a great time. Which is what caused me to join this site in the first palace.
Another reason I don’t post here is because of the lack of a general hard water forum. I see all the individual lakes I could post reports to but I personally don’t post site specific information in a public forum I have personally experienced the negative effects of posting site specific information in the past. I have no problem posting conditions,baits, depth ect... But I don’t and won’t name specific lakes. And I feel as if it’s frowned upon to post here without getting site specific. I’ll usually tell someone in a private conversation about a certain lake I’ve been fishing unless that person is known for posting site specific info. I spend a lot of time fishing and finding good lakes and locations I’m not looking get a bunch of neighbors out there. Sorry if I sound like a greedy jerk but it’s a lot of work finding fish at times.
This season has been up and down for me I’ve had epic days and I’ve had awful days. I fish on average 5-6 days a week during the winter. I’ve drilled a lot of holes this season and I’m looking forward to drilling some more!🙂 Good luck out there to all sorry about the long drawn out post just wanted to give a little insight as to why I don’t post here. Maybe there are others like me who feel the same way.
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Thanks for your input bobberbucket! You can always feel welcome on IFO, We value everyone's opinion and respect them just the same. Thank you for your support of the site and the NE OHIO PANFISH SERIES.
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Bobber, you sound a lot like me!
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Sometimes I want to join a conversation on here but am hesitant to do so because I feel like an outsider intruding on a conversation amongst friends.
Feel free to join in and don’t hesitate. Being a member of the site means you are a friend of IFO. There are a lot of members I haven’t met either. Everyone joins in the discussionsand respect differing opinions and views.....this is what makes the site great.
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the friendly responses. I’m going to put more effort into posting here and getting to know more members here on IFO. One question is there a section someone can post a fishing report on here without posting under a specific lake?
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Bobber, you sound a lot like me!
If you are obsessed with ice fishing we are alike!
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I can create a board for that. I’ll put it under the Lakes section, but just name it “general observation” or something like that. Once the baby gets to sleep I’ll get on that. And feel free to join any discussion and ask anything!!
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Thank you! That would be great I look forward to posting there! I won’t post about today’s terrible bite tho 😊
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Bobber I'm sure we saw each other at one of the northeast tournaments. I didn't make it up this year but was at ones before that.
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Board up!! And sometimes we learn more from the bad days than the times we catch a bunch!
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Bobber I'm sure we saw each other at one of the northeast tournaments. I didn't make it up this year but was at ones before that.
I’ll bet our paths have crossed a few times.
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I have only gotten out 3 times. Between the new job and moving I haven't had time. Now that we are moved it's game on.
I may have an opportunity to partner with IFO next year for a ice kids derby or something like that. Need to talk to someone about that. I don't want to mention where I work on the fourm.
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That’s a cool idea! It would be great to do something like that for the young ones!
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I was just recently introduced to the FB page but I've been on this site for a few years now. When comparing the two, FB is a lot more "noise" as it seems to have everyone posting from all over and there isn't much discussion. I haven't seen where FB is organized in it's community.
This site is more organized with the different lakes to give you better information on the lake you are planning on fishing. Also, there is more specifics about equipment, presentations and tactics. I haven't really seen that on FB.
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bobber always glad for postings, jump in the conversations don't be shy. its different here we all just post away and hope to meet new friends here and on the ice... when I meet folks out on the ice and ask them if they know of I F O and the common answer is no, so if ya people are trolling for info stop and say a few lines, that way we know your out there ... welcome is what ya get when you chime in here, try that on face book..fb may be fast but we are friendly ...hahahahah
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Welcome aboard bobber. Feel free to join in any discussion. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussions and should not feel like an outsider. We can all learn something from the discussions so feel free to contribute. Personally, I don't mind posting spots I fish but not sharing spots doesn't bother me. It takes time and some luck to find fish under ice so I don't fault people from not mentioning their spots.