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Originally Posted by tombanjo
Someone said I was a bit harsh. People who pull this shit get me pissed off so it wasn't really directed at you. The pool is gambling. They used to shoot people for cheating. Things may have calmed down a bit since then but the cheaters count on the inherent intimidation those in charge have built in plus the challenge of bringing the confrontation of the accusation. Ever been faced with someone coming back at you aggressively shouting, "You calling me a liar?!!" Most back of searching for a more diplomatic solution at that point rather than saying yes, I am. Balance scales are easy to check. Make sure each arm is exactly equidistant to the center. It's an old trick easily thwarted by insisting on switching sides.
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For my part there was no offense taken..your replies are typically always well thought out. As stated, I have learned quite a bit on this thread from the enlightened insight of other NJF members..
Next time out [in 4 or 5 months
], I plan on asking the captain about repositioning both pool contending fish and centering the scale with both fish, and if it would be a problem with him on his boat.. That will be done in the morning as part of my early morning conversations with the captain, as I am usually one of the first on the boat..
I am not one for angry confrontation with strangers, especially those younger, faster, stronger, and more full of piss and vinegar than myself.
In a younger day I was much different, but have become much more docile than when I had access to raging torrents of testosterone.
I recall way back when as a younger fisherman, some captains would announce the dollar figure of the pool, and I think it should still be done today.. I also can recall the days when the mate walked the deck calling for pool fish, would hang any fish you handed him, and always center the scale, and it ALWAYS moved one way or the other.. this was not done that way at all, . In retrospect the fault was 100% mine, I should have said something right then and there, accusatory or not.
Its no big deal really, just something I wanted to discuss and get some opinions from others on a good fishing forum in the throes of mid winter doldrums... Your opinions are valid as always, and certainly well appreciated... bob
