Dale Rafferty

I have been carp fishing for over 30 years. I hate to see all the drama surrounding many carp anglers here in North East Ohio. There are several CAG members that don't follow the guide lines laid out by this wonderful origination. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with new anglers and share places to fish. I have been harassed for fishing in someones spot to the point I have to block them on Facebook. But you will have that. I'm sure I am not the only one who has had similar experiences. We need to promote the sport not alienate anglers doing the same thing because you think you are a better angler. So use your superior knowledge and help grow the sport and share your knowledge with the new guys learning the sport. If you spent more time sharing your knowledge you wouldn't be giving the sport a black eye. Its a sad day of fishing when you go out and your more worried about offending a carp angler for fishing too close to his spot. I had to block several guys from Facebook so they wouldn't accuse me of looking at their posts and hunting down their swims. These are the guys that are supposed to promote the sport. You all know who you are. I have all the messages sent to me accusing me of fishing in their spots. I done venting. I hope this type of behavior stops. It is hurting the sport.