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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: SheCrappieKilla]
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06/25/14 01:20 AM
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I believe the below is what they may be referencing.....
"A potlicker in fishing is a man who is too lazy to go find fish on his own, so he looks for someone who is already on fish and then he moves into that man's spot. He potlicks, he depends on what others find or leave him." I think everyone agrees if you find it, fish it. It is a public lake. Am I reading this wrong ? It's those who drive around looking for those who have found fish, that are Potlickers. If I couldn't go out on any body of water and put a pattern together on my own, I wouldn't fish. Like I said before, it is unfortunate that new American ways is "Why work when, I can get it for free" Am I reading this right ? You have never Went out saw someone catching in a certain Area Bp or pylons etc and went back and marked And fished ? Only when sandbass fishing! BS !!!
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: Bobcat1]
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06/25/14 02:17 AM
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5. You live on the lake and are retired, find us, approach us, mark our spot then drive off.
Shots fired Bob and Matt! Hey Bob, you still renting your BP's to the Big Crappie crew??!!...LOL.
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: jig master]
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06/25/14 02:17 AM
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IBTL! 
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: jig master]
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06/25/14 02:27 AM
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So is pot licking a person who relies on others To put brush piles condos etc out .. But they never Put in the effort of making any piles of there own .. They just fish others piles ? Please someone answer That !!! NO! Because not all piles you see on the bottom of the lake are man made. Believe it or not, there are BP's on every lake that were not put there by someone, and even if they were, they belong to whoever finds them. Once they are dropped, they belong to the fishing public. To me a Potlicker is someone who can't find fish on their own. They rely on others to put them on fish. Someone who does not take the time to learn patterns. Someone who doesn't take the time to learn how to use their electronics. Someone who cares only about catching numbers no matter how they do it. Someone who uses others for the sake of catching fish. I call them "Pockets", Because they are always in someone's pocket. That's the only way they can catch fish. To lazy to learn. Ain't that right "Pockets"? That's the bottom line.
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: texboxer]
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06/25/14 02:34 AM
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So is pot licking a person who relies on others To put brush piles condos etc out .. But they never Put in the effort of making any piles of there own .. They just fish others piles ? Please someone answer That !!! NO! Because not all piles you see on the bottom of the lake are man made. Believe it or not, there are BP's on every lake that were not put there by someone, and even if they were, they belong to whoever finds them. Once they are dropped, they belong to the fishing public. To me a Potlicker is someone who can't find fish on their own. They rely on others to put them on fish. Someone who does not take the time to learn patterns. Someone who doesn't take the time to learn how to use their electronics. Someone who cares only about catching numbers no matter how they do it. Someone who uses others for the sake of catching fish. I call them "Pockets", Because they are always in someone's pocket. That's the only way they can catch fish. To lazy to learn. Ain't that right "Pockets"? That's the bottom line. DAYUMM............ that's good!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: texboxer]
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06/25/14 02:41 AM
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So is pot licking a person who relies on others To put brush piles condos etc out .. But they never Put in the effort of making any piles of there own .. They just fish others piles ? Please someone answer That !!! NO! Because not all piles you see on the bottom of the lake are man made. Believe it or not, there are BP's on every lake that were not put there by someone, and even if they were, they belong to whoever finds them. Once they are dropped, they belong to the fishing public. To me a Potlicker is someone who can't find fish on their own. They rely on others to put them on fish. Someone who does not take the time to learn patterns. Someone who doesn't take the time to learn how to use their electronics. Someone who cares only about catching numbers no matter how they do it. Someone who uses others for the sake of catching fish. I call them "Pockets", Because they are always in someone's pocket. That's the only way they can catch fish. To lazy to learn. Ain't that right "Pockets"? That's the bottom line. So basically someone who hires out a guide? This thread is hilarious.
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: Ketchn]
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06/25/14 02:45 AM
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We all had to learn where and how to fish from someone. I'm still learning. So, I'll be potlicking for the foreseeable future.
Texboxer gets it. I think of those people as those who like to catch but don't really like to fish. Kinda like the high fence hunter who goes out and pays for the "trophy" rack and shoots the farm raised, genetically engineered deer. It's still hunting but just barely. It takes all kinds and there are plenty of fish to go around.
Like I've said before. If I meet you on the water I'll gladly share information. Now posting hotspot locations on the internet for the "catchers" who are too lazy to go looking on their own is another story. But we can all do our best to promote the sport. The number of ethical anglers is diminishing in highly populated areas. Teaching others and helping struggling anglers find fish is a reward in and of itself.
If you know what you are looking for, its easy to see the boats that are on the fish. I don't personally carry binoculars or use 360, side scan or big screen tft display imaging to find fish but that's just a matter of personal preference. Life is short, enjoy the ride. Enjoy fishing and helping others!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: Ketchn]
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06/25/14 02:48 AM
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Thats why ive never understood why people put guide advertisement on thier boats it is a big sign saying, FOLLOW ME. IM A GUIDE AND KNOW WHERE THE FISH ARE. 2 Of the best guides I know, have no advertisement on thier boats. They are also very stealthy and proactive in launching from different areas, and taking other measure to mix things up. People who are on the lake, in thier own boats, will rarely chase you down, to hire you. why would they when they can follow you from spot to spot.
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: texboxer]
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06/25/14 02:57 AM
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[quote=jig master]So is pot licking a person who relies on others To put brush piles condos etc out .. But they never Put in the effort of making any piles of there own .. They just fish others piles ? Please someone answer That !!! NO! Because not all piles you see on the bottom of the lake are man made. Believe it or not, there are BP's on every lake that were not put there by someone, and even if they were, they belong to whoever finds them. Once they are dropped, they belong to the fishing public. To me a Potlicker is someone who can't find fish on their own. They rely on others to put them on fish. Someone who does not take the time to learn patterns. Someone who doesn't take the time to learn how to use their electronics. Someone who cares only about catching numbers no matter how they do it. Someone who uses others for the sake of catching fish. I call them "Pockets", Because they are always in someone's pocket. That's the only way they can catch fish. To lazy to learn. Ain't that right "Pockets"? That's the bottom  I dis agree on your Bp logic .. Most Bp are man made .. Now I can see were you think there made by Mother Nature Because all you fish is Waco. . Floating timber and trash everytime It rains .. So I can see were your head is. .. Far as pockets Everyone had to get in a pocket to learn something .. Don't bs .. Someone had to teach you to ride a bike tie your shoes Wrap a present .. Far as numbers ? Dude it's called catching Fish .. It's called figuring the pattern out by using your Electronics .. Everyone has pot licked including you .. Is what it is ..
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: leanin post]
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06/25/14 02:59 AM
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Thats why ive never understood why people put guide advertisement on thier boats it is a big sign saying, FOLLOW ME. IM A GUIDE AND KNOW WHERE THE FISH ARE. 2 Of the best guides I know, have no advertisement on thier boats. They are also very stealthy and proactive in launching from different areas, and taking other measure to mix things up. People who are on the lake, in thier own boats, will rarely chase you down, to hire you. why would they when they can follow you from spot to spot. Totally agree !! Well said !!
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: piscatur non solum piscator]
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06/25/14 03:04 AM
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We all had to learn where and how to fish from someone. I'm still learning. So, I'll be potlicking for the foreseeable future.
I don't consider you or others that are willing to learn and then go out on their own and find fish, "Potlickers". The reason being is, you are willing and trying to learn to do it on your own. Some don't even try. They figure why learn when you can hop in someone's pocket and take a free ride. As far as paying a guide, well they are paying so there's nothing free about it. And I'm sure anyone who pays for a guide is gonna come out of it with some knowledge of how to catch crappie. The key is learning and doing it on your own. My 
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: Ketchn]
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06/25/14 03:15 AM
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I consider fishing other people's brush piles Pot licking .. Everyone in this thread has Done it .. If you havnt put your on Bp out your a pot licker ..
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: Ketchn]
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06/25/14 03:18 AM
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Pot licking can be a lot of things .
Pot licker = if you tell a friend about a hot Spot and he tells all his buddies about It not only is that dis respect but it's Pot licking ..
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: jig master]
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06/25/14 03:28 AM
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[quote=jig master]So is pot licking a person who relies on others To put brush piles condos etc out .. But they never Put in the effort of making any piles of there own .. They just fish others piles ? Please someone answer That !!! NO! Because not all piles you see on the bottom of the lake are man made. Believe it or not, there are BP's on every lake that were not put there by someone, and even if they were, they belong to whoever finds them. Once they are dropped, they belong to the fishing public. To me a Potlicker is someone who can't find fish on their own. They rely on others to put them on fish. Someone who does not take the time to learn patterns. Someone who doesn't take the time to learn how to use their electronics. Someone who cares only about catching numbers no matter how they do it. Someone who uses others for the sake of catching fish. I call them "Pockets", Because they are always in someone's pocket. That's the only way they can catch fish. To lazy to learn. Ain't that right "Pockets"? That's the bottom  I dis agree on your Bp logic .. Most Bp are man made .. Now I can see were you think there made by Mother Nature Because all you fish is Waco. . Floating timber and trash everytime It rains .. So I can see were your head is. .. Far as pockets Everyone had to get in a pocket to learn something .. Don't bs .. Someone had to teach you to ride a bike tie your shoes Wrap a present .. Far as numbers ? Dude it's called catching Fish .. It's called figuring the pattern out by using your Electronics .. Everyone has pot licked including you .. Is what it is .. Most every time I go fishing, I usually run across folks fishing, that have no real idea of how or where to fish, but yet they are out there on the water giving it a go. Usually, even if the folks are total butts to me, I will offer tidbits to help them catch fish...I only have to watch someone for 15 minutes or so (sometimes it only takes a glance), and I can tell you much about their fishing abilities, good or bad. A persons attitude is what I hope to positively influence, when I offer suggestions, tackle, tips, tricks, depths, or even fishing locations (with tips for how to fish that structure.) I just think it helps the perceptions of potential and future fisherman toward fishermen in general, plus it promotes the sport of fishing. I wasn't born with the fishing knowledge I have now, so it should be evident that I have received much help along the way...Yes, I make my own way...but that doesn't mean I am above letting someone else take the lead. In fact, that is why I like this forum and its members so much, fishermen of different skill abilities helping each other out and sharing information!
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Re: "POTLICKERS"
[Re: crapicat]
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06/25/14 03:38 AM
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Most every time I go fishing, I usually run across folks fishing, that have no real idea of how or where to fish, but yet they are out there on the water giving it a go. Usually, even if the folks are total butts to me, I will offer tidbits to help them catch fish...I only have to watch someone for 15 minutes or so (sometimes it only takes a glance), and I can tell you much about their fishing abilities, good or bad. A persons attitude is what I hope to positively influence, when I offer suggestions, tackle, tips, tricks, depths, or even fishing locations (with tips for how to fish that structure.) I just think it helps the perceptions of potential and future fisherman toward fishermen in general, plus it promotes the sport of fishing. I wasn't born with the fishing knowledge I have now, so it should be evident that I have received much help along the way...Yes, I make my own way...but that doesn't mean I am above letting someone else take the lead. In fact, that is why I like this forum and its members so much, fishermen of different skill abilities helping each other out and sharing information!
Nice post Dale 
Bobby Barnett
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