7/11 PM

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Thanks as always for the support Matt, you are a true friend.

Brad, this was not meant to be a personal attack, just a way to get people thinking and talking. You did push my one big button on the cali thing. It was not the keeping of a Calico it was the.
Photo holding up tuna and the I got 3BF 1YF 1 dorado and YT five days in a row. Now I need to kill a rat yellow and calicos for dinner just a couple of days later. It just screams of gluttony and everyone knows how I feel about Calicos

I was not raised on the East Coast I am a west coaster and have spent my entire life in or around the water. I was taught to use and respect what it has to offer. Catch fish, keep fish eat fish, go do it again. Always with the idea of rarely freeze it, it is better fresh. No fish in the freezer means another excuse to go fishing. I was also taught about catch and release and fishing for sport. Which I really enjoy, I do keep fish but I am not what would be called a meat fisherman. I fish to be on the water and enjoy the sport of catching fish. Believe me I understand the killing of fish, how much shit did I take for killing a Marlin. I was just never taught or have bought into the feed the village mentality. Sure I also give fish to friends on occasion but it is certainly not what I go fishing for nor do I feel the need to do it or that it justifies killing more fish that I could go out and catch next time for my family. So now you know how I feel and Brad please accept my apology if you felt this was an attack on your character that was not the intent. Like I said you just kind of pushed my button.

Ryan, I don't know you and as far as I know have never spoken with or seen you. I guess with your comments you have seen me and have observed one of my classes. I don't think you have ever taken one. Please let me know what it is that we are doing that is causing this clusterfuck for you. I am sure you have years of experience from which I can learn from.
Honestly dude, I try to teach people how to do this sport safely and with consideration of others on the water with a bit of ethic. How does this pain you? I certainly get clients that don't know up from down, think how they would be if they didn't take a class and headed out to fish next to you. :shock:

If you do decide to start the cat kicking competition let me know, I have one running around in my house that I am willing to donate to the cause.