wuchikubo Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Count me in too, I'm in my mid-thirty's but I have been disappointed with the loud music and loud commercials too. Disappointing as I don't turn WFN on much now because of it. I'd rather spend my time here on the board with some more civilized folk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 LOL, wish I got WFN Turned off fishing Canada when they went Punk. Problem is its us folks who carry the industry if they don't inject more younger people in the lakes might become all jet ski's ahhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Is it the loud music,or loud music that you don't like. I like my music loud,but can't stand all this 3 chord stuff. Which cancels out 95% of the music out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 WHAT DID YOU SAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Naaa NaNaNaNaaaa..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Maybe we should all write letters to WFN? I have heard TV stations really listen to these, and might remove some of those shows that we don't like. Personally, I am very fast to change fishing shows that really annoy me like Fishing Canada, Extreme Angler, or Dimestore Fisherman (which thankfully WFN doesn't air). And considering I am paying extra for the channel, I would hope to get quality programming I enjoy watching. As I am typing this, there are really only a few shows that I like on WFN. Real Fishing (when he's not in an exotic location), Lindner's new show, TNB (about half of the time - don't like how it's so staged), and Jim Saric's Musky Hunter (my recent favourite). The fly fishing shows are cool too, but I don't watch them very often. Ok I've decided to write WFN in polite protest. Anyone with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Oh man I so agree with you Lew. especially since I am losing my hearing. When it comes to movies, I can't even hear the dialogue over the freaking background music/noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) Woowhaaat? In defense of those about to rock.. Man get back out there and shovel your neighbour's driveway ahaah. Everything nowadays is tight riffs, fast drumb beats and screaming on TV. It's supposed to add some shock value. I say bring on the loud, it might make otherwise dippy shows like Chronzie's actually entertaining. cheers HD Edited February 7, 2008 by Highdrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) I think all of the shows have a place as long as they have an audience. Xtreme Angler is probably the first one with LOUD music that comes to mind. I think that's a pretty darn good show, but better on a Friday night than a Sunday morning. Hard to go to sleep with that on. Now,at least this show has some instruction. I would prefer if it had one long segment with more emphasis on one species, one body of water per show, with techniques on how to do it right. Instead they break it up into different segments with less depth. What really annoys me is that you can see that sometimes they actually are teaching and they blare the music right over themselves talking??? Talk about a hookset though ....yikes! I can't believe Fish N Canada got thrown into this discussion (everyone sing the theme song in your head). Not exactly hard core music unless you're talking about that blooper show ..... is that still on? I'd love to go fishing with Pete Bowman. Now, I agree with the comment on Bob Izumi. I like his local shows the best, but man that peacock bass fishing would be fun if you had way too much cash. Usually my favorite shows now are the slower paced more methodical ones, like "The Fishful Thinking Show with Charlie Wray" and "Fish TV with Ron James and Leo Stakos" and "Shaun Rickard's Urban Outdoor Adventures". I guess because they're fishing local I can relate more to these guys. Actually just making a point here, on Saturday morning when Chronzy's over and Bob comes on I know to switch to channel 58 for Mr. Ron James (I think fishing with this guy would be a blast too). Now when I'm really in a "gnarly" mood I like to watch Pete Maina on the Next Bite. To me that's the ultimate adrenaline rush. I'm not sure I'd be relaxing at all muskie fishing. My heart would be beating right out of my chest. I've only ever caught the one little guy and I was pumped just knowing it was a muskie. Sorry,getting off topic there, but I guess my point was loud music may go with muskie fishing if you're in a headbanging mood. Now since Christmas ( I bought my Dad a fly combo) I've been paying more attention to the fly fishing shows (this is very strange for me,am I getting old?). While Shelley and Courtney still put me to sleep "The New Fly Fisher Show" is an equally mellow but very interesting and well done program especially when they have Grindstone Angling on fishing the Grand. So I guess I appreciate almost all genres of fishing shows. If it's good, it's good. If it's good AND local it's better. Edited February 7, 2008 by kennyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I never turn them on anymore Lew, for that exact reason. I gotta say though AC/DC CRANKED seems to bring the Lake trout to the hook when rigging ! Funny story - in November Mikeh and I were out on a charter with Davis Battah and as we're trolling around he tunes to some AC/DC says 'Muskie love AC/DC'. Mikeh and I chuckle and 15 seconds later (no lie) one of the rods bends over backwards and we're pulling in our 3rd of the day. I don't think he could have faked it any better if he had a guy in a sub following the lure waiting for the signal. Anyhow, back to the topic. I'm not a big fan of the loud music fast cut stuff either BUT if I can learn anything from it then I'll watch it and any suggestion to remove shows is nuts. It's so wonderful to have a channel for fishing shows and the last thing I'd want to do is suggest someone should not try to make a show - if its isn't some annoying brat singing/dancing/action in front of a bunch of annoying judges then its already better than 99% of the stuff on TV in my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I love the music in the fishing shows, between segments and stuff, it gets me pumped for fishing. BUT I don't like it if they play music while they are actually fishing or landing fish. It takes away from the fishing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I never turn them on anymore Lew, for that exact reason. I gotta say though AC/DC CRANKED seems to bring the Lake trout to the hook when rigging ! its quotes like that that get me excited to move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 It's true too Jamie. When nothing seems to be bitting on Lake T, I slap in Back in Black and crank it out in the middle of nowhere..where it bothers no body... and FISH ON ! Trolling Muskie with Lew... peace and tranquility.. accented by "what.. another one"! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvfisherman Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Lew. I agree with you about the loud music on fishing shows, but is TV in general. Even at "the Texas Roadhouse", which has good food, but the music and noise is so loud you cannot enjoy your meal. It must be the age that we are living in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Trolling Muskie with Lew... peace and tranquility There ya go Wayne, that's what it all about right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lew im with you on this one.. its a reminder of the days. only hearing a fish jump or a loons cry is decades back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 It's true too Jamie. When nothing seems to be bitting on Lake T, I slap in Back in Black and crank it out in the middle of nowhere..where it bothers no body... and FISH ON ! Trolling Muskie with Lew... peace and tranquility.. accented by "what.. another one"! LOL Lews stories are awesome as well... with thorpe I used to sing Kenny Rogers which drive both him and the fish crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hey Jamie, lookin forward to getting in a few more stories with you again this summer. Don't forget yer Suicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 A big part of fishing for me is getting out on the water and being somewhere quiet and peaceful while trying to catch some fish. One of the reasons I avoid the big and super-busy lakes. I'd rather fish a smaller cottager lake. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Vernooy Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Tunes on the boat are a good thing....tunes out the mrs. from asking about going to the urban barn or ikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 My favorite is when the music sounds like it's out of a bad porno movie. I delete those shows immediately frrom my recording list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Maybe next we can do a poll on how many OFC'ers are over the age of 60.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Then we can do a poll on how many of us are on a daily medication. Court ordered....check here Condition of parole...check here Did you forget your meds today...check here Edited February 8, 2008 by Hookset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 i love wfn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Maybe next we can do a poll on how many OFC'ers are over the age of 60.. I've got a long way to go yet Rich ! Note my choice of music..... got a spare hat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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