Thread: Non Locals/Tourists

OK.....so what do the regulars really think of out of state/tourists when it comes to fishing the Pier? I've been met with nothing but mostly positive feedback from this forum as far as help.....but that being said! I know as far as where I live there is some resentment to non local/out of state people, although the mass majority of people up here appreciate the extra income tourists provide to the community and go out of their way to offer help, even offering up their best fishing advice. Just curious.....

I can't answer for the locals but I have never felt anything but welcome from the folks I have met.

No tourist would mean no pier.

Nobody likes it when the pier gets so crowded that it's like casting through a chain link fence, but I've sure made a lot of good friends from out of town.

I say that I'd like to have the pier to myself except for somebody to gaff fish for me, but the camaraderie and B.S. that goes on among the fisherpeople is one of the attractions of the place. We help each other---tourists and locals, all.

HAHA the stuff i read on here

I havent been on the forumn for very long, but I can say that I am impressed with the help and info I have recieved. I have been to other forumns where members almost eat you alive for asking a question.

Well, all I can say is I liked the people and the place so much... I live here now. And without tourist types, John is right. There would be no pier.

I sure hope my self esteem don't take a hit....

southern hospitality at it's finest!!!! that I always heard about and then witnessed and enjoy, I believe if you treat people well(as you would like to be treated) that will come back your way....not by all, but most....just never forget, this is there home and we are visitors....even though we pay to play, so do they and make the pier and surroundings what it is for us to enjoy for a brief moment in time....

I for the most part have enjoyed all the piers I have fished over the years,some more then others, but that was the people there....always try to be helpful and respectful ....look, listen, and take advice.... most are trying to help, it makes the rail & catching better for all....from a googan,yankee, touron .....can't wait for my next trip and a move in the future

Originally Posted by salt_water_guy

HAHA the stuff i read on here

im with you lol