Poping The Question...

lunker-lander · 08-26-07, 09:35 PM

Hey guys, found a pond only 1/5 mile down the road. Neighbor has fished in it and said 6 lbers. have come out of it. I would love to fish it, but haven't asked if I can yet. How should I approach/ask the owner for fishing permission??

bothomas · 08-26-07, 10:27 PM

Is this your neighbor's pond, or does he have permission??

brushhog · 08-27-07, 10:41 AM

Be polite and honest, be sure he understands that you will leave the place clean, won't bring anyone with you, and are a catch and release fisherman. The worst he can say is no.... If you have a mutual friend or neighbor who could introduce you or vouch for you that could help..

bassnman30 · 08-27-07, 04:02 PM

Ask your neighbor if he/she would be "kind enough" or "so kind" as to allow you to fish in there pond. Then follow up with what brushhog had to say.

zooker · 08-27-07, 07:06 PM

whew crap you was scarin me there for a second...

but what they said..

zooker

lunker-lander · 08-27-07, 08:16 PM

Thanks! But how, in sentence form should I ask them. By the way, it is a woman - mid 50's...

bassfisher02 · 08-27-07, 08:41 PM

Oh boy...

"Hello ma'am, I was wondering, if you'd be so kind, if I could fish in your lovely pond that I've recently noticed. I'm strictly a catch and release fisherman, and I will not only leave the pond the way I found it, but pick up anything that I may find in the process of fishing it, if you should so allow."

Now theres only one thing to say for her following response, no matter what it is [unless its a question, duh]:

"Thank you, I very much appreciate it, good day ma'am."

keithdog · 08-27-07, 11:33 PM

Most property owners are worried about liability issues. I'd be sure to point out you won't invite anyone without her permission first. A small gift at the end of the season would help insure you are allowed back. I did this for all the farmers who let me hunt on their property. I would hand deliver a Christmas gift to all of them. Nothing big, but something nice to say thankyou.

lunker-lander · 08-28-07, 09:48 AM

Ok guys...Thanks! I just might give this a try later...

Rodman_Rob · 08-28-07, 03:20 PM

make sure to let her know that the gang from bassfishin.com will all be there at all hours of the night if you have any luck.

bassfisher02 · 08-28-07, 07:02 PM

Very imporant that you sound and look rather 'professional.' Speak fluently, use proper grammer, and be curteous and kind, dont walk up there second guessing, be completely sure about what you are going to say, and how you will say it. The gift idea sounds like a great idea. Dont sound arrogant or cocky, and dont say anything to her about any liability issues, such as "Also, I release you of all liability of any possible injury." First of all, the simple fact that you are 'telling' her what you will not do sounds bad, even if its for something good. People dont liek to be told what to do, especially if its from someone younger than them, no matter what. this also makes the owner think about that liability issue, because she may have not even considered the fact until you mentioned it, and even with you saying you release her of liability, it means nothing. Furthermore, dont as* kiss, be nice and polite, but dont over-do it. With all that being said, go for it.

leroy · 08-29-07, 08:49 AM

And if she answers the door in her bathrobe and lets a little leg show dont waste an opprotunity...

bassfisher02 · 08-29-07, 04:07 PM

Ohhh you've crossed so many lines with that one!

JB · 08-29-07, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassfisher02

Oh boy...

"Hello ma'am, I was wondering, if you'd be so kind, if I could fish in your lovely pond that I've recently noticed. I'm strictly a catch and release fisherman, and I will not only leave the pond the way I found it, but pick up anything that I may find in the process of fishing it, if you should so allow."

Now theres only one thing to say for her following response, no matter what it is [unless its a question, duh]:

"Thank you, I very much appreciate it, good day ma'am."

02, get with the times man, thats old school

bassfisher02 · 08-29-07, 08:00 PM

Hahahhahahahha!!!!!!!

skeeter944 · 08-29-07, 11:36 PM

Rotfl@ Jb!!!!!!!

MississippiBoy · 08-31-07, 12:47 PM

My god, what has the world come to?
Now I'm gonna sue JB for cracking two or three of my ribs...

JB · 08-31-07, 03:42 PM

...........sorry bout that Mississippi.......

FAQ
Members List
Social Groups	Members List	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read

08-26-07, 09:35 PM	#1
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Poping The Question... Hey guys, found a pond only 1/5 mile down the road. Neighbor has fished in it and said 6 lbers. have come out of it. I would love to fish it, but haven't asked if I can yet. How should I approach/ask the owner for fishing permission?? __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

08-27-07, 10:41 AM	#3
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Be polite and honest, be sure he understands that you will leave the place clean, won't bring anyone with you, and are a catch and release fisherman. The worst he can say is no.... If you have a mutual friend or neighbor who could introduce you or vouch for you that could help.. __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

08-27-07, 04:02 PM	#4
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Ask your neighbor if he/she would be "kind enough" or "so kind" as to allow you to fish in there pond. Then follow up with what brushhog had to say. __________________ Lexington,NC.

08-27-07, 07:06 PM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	whew crap you was scarin me there for a second... but what they said.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

08-26-07, 10:27 PM	#2
bothomas BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, Al. Posts: 220	Is this your neighbor's pond, or does he have permission??

08-27-07, 08:16 PM	#6
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Thanks! But how, in sentence form should I ask them. By the way, it is a woman - mid 50's... __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

08-27-07, 08:41 PM	#7
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	Oh boy... "Hello ma'am, I was wondering, if you'd be so kind, if I could fish in your lovely pond that I've recently noticed. I'm strictly a catch and release fisherman, and I will not only leave the pond the way I found it, but pick up anything that I may find in the process of fishing it, if you should so allow." Now theres only one thing to say for her following response, no matter what it is [unless its a question, duh]: "Thank you, I very much appreciate it, good day ma'am." __________________ Good Fishin'

08-27-07, 11:33 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Most property owners are worried about liability issues. I'd be sure to point out you won't invite anyone without her permission first. A small gift at the end of the season would help insure you are allowed back. I did this for all the farmers who let me hunt on their property. I would hand deliver a Christmas gift to all of them. Nothing big, but something nice to say thankyou.

08-28-07, 09:48 AM	#9
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Ok guys...Thanks! I just might give this a try later... __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

08-28-07, 03:20 PM	#10
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	make sure to let her know that the gang from bassfishin.com will all be there at all hours of the night if you have any luck. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

08-28-07, 07:02 PM	#11
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	Very imporant that you sound and look rather 'professional.' Speak fluently, use proper grammer, and be curteous and kind, dont walk up there second guessing, be completely sure about what you are going to say, and how you will say it. The gift idea sounds like a great idea. Dont sound arrogant or cocky, and dont say anything to her about any liability issues, such as "Also, I release you of all liability of any possible injury." First of all, the simple fact that you are 'telling' her what you will not do sounds bad, even if its for something good. People dont liek to be told what to do, especially if its from someone younger than them, no matter what. this also makes the owner think about that liability issue, because she may have not even considered the fact until you mentioned it, and even with you saying you release her of liability, it means nothing. Furthermore, dont as* kiss, be nice and polite, but dont over-do it. With all that being said, go for it. __________________ Good Fishin'

08-29-07, 08:49 AM	#12
leroy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 212	And if she answers the door in her bathrobe and lets a little leg show dont waste an opprotunity...

08-29-07, 04:07 PM	#13
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	Ohhh you've crossed so many lines with that one! __________________ Good Fishin'

08-29-07, 08:00 PM	#15
bassfisher02 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 4,765	Hahahhahahahha!!!!!!! __________________ Good Fishin'

08-29-07, 11:36 PM	#16
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	Rotfl@ Jb!!!!!!!

08-31-07, 12:47 PM	#17
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	My god, what has the world come to? Now I'm gonna sue JB for cracking two or three of my ribs...

08-31-07, 03:42 PM	#18
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	...........sorry bout that Mississippi.......

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: