Are hot spots a tradeable commodity?

[Zorba]

Having uncovered a righteous panfish location while at the same time totally unable to succeed with the walleyes, I find myself with the following question. Is it considered bad form to seek a trade of information? Should I just keep my spot to myself and continue the as of yet fruitless search for walter? Or should I try to expand my circle of fishing friends and pursue a good walleye angler who has an interest in a killer panfish action. Furthermore, is even asking this question outside the boundaries of what is considered acceptable?

[fishwater]

Yea, the going rate is 5 panfish hotspots for 1 good eye spot I'm joking!!

[Zorba]

Maybe I undersold how good the spot is. Crappies up to 16 inches and gills that don't look real. Been watching the spot all year and have yet to see another angler set up over it.

[Jakesbuds]

It might help if you put out the area where you would like to fish?! South North East West Metro? Just a suggestion

[Shack]

Any images of fish from said spot

[Black_Bay]

If I had access to panfish like that I wouldn't tell a soul. As soon as you start adding people, the fishing will go downhill FAST. My suggestion would be to enjoy the fishing you have now and try for walleyes when catching big pannies gets old.

BTW are you sure there are walleyes in the lake, pond, or river your fishing?

[Neighbor_guy]

.... Crappies up to 16 inches and gills that don't look real....

I call SHENANAGAINS!!!!!!!!

If the above statement is true, that is a spot that needs to be held to the vest. No amount of walleyeage is worth giving a "honey hole" like that up. I think I would be blindfolding my fishing partners, and swearing them to an oath to go there.

[Jakesbuds]

How many emails do you have now Zorba lol?

[Wanderer]

How many eyes and what size do you need?

[GudeMN]

I say keep your mouth shut. You can't beat solitude. But solitude with quality fish is a true treasure. Be happy with your slabs and seal your lips.

[DTro]

You can't beat solitude. But solitude with quality fish is a true treasure.

I may be in the minority, but I find it a lot more fun and rewarding to share a quality fish experience with someone else. Solitary memories, are just that....solitary.

[ozzie]

I would never give up my panfish hotspot if it is producing big fish! if it is giving up numbers of medium size fish (9"-11" crappies) maybe.....

[Zorba]

I understand why shenanigans would be called and pics requested. I currently have no pics as the camera on my phone is basically useless. There is also a very well known landmark that would be tough to photo around, but I'll try

[Jordyn Kaufer]

Are you fishing in the metro or up north?

[Eckie]

I'm with Dtro....

Now given, I wouldn't be caught putting coordinates on FM, but with trusted friends and fishing partners? You bet I'd share...think of it as karma...hopefully next week that same friend would share a different honey hole with me if and when he found one.

[Cicada]

Tough call. Find a spot like that and everyone will call you a liar until you produce evidence. Share it and you can lose those fish quickly. What if the walleye spot doesn't live up to your expectations? You have now spilled the beans and can't take that back. Personally, I have a big mouth and usually share everything I know. My cousin, on the other hand, thinks his spots are "his" even though he may be fishing a community hole before anyone has a chance to get there. Once everyone shows up, he thinks you talked and brought in the crowds. I'd rather share. Just because they know the spot doesn't mean they know how to fish it.

[Bobby Bass]

Tuff call, I had a little bass lake that I only took a few select friends to. As a matter of fact one work friend was so impressed with the little lake that all he did on the way out was talk about who he was going to show it off to. I quickly fixed that by turning off my headlights at every cross road on the way back out so he could not read the road signs. Made for an interesting ride back as he thought I was joking the first few times that I did it. Of all people to give up my lake my son showed a friend of his and the friend spread the word. Fishing is not nearly what is was back when I first found it but then again that was 30 years ago. I would lean to keeping it under your hat and don't tell anyone, even family !

[hondarider550]

If I was you I would keep that spot to myself. It just would not be worth ruining a great spot in trade for a walleye spot that could be questionable... Enjoy your crappies!!!

[BartmanMN]

16 craps and jumbo gills, who needs a walleye?

[bustin lips]

trading info is a great way to expand your spots, but 16" crappies are better left alone for yourself. maybe trade your #2 panfish spot and if the walleye spot is awesome maybe a blindfolded venture could be arranged for exchange

[CrappieBart]

Something smells in the air!!! I am thinking it's coming from Zorba's area.

[sparcebag]

I'd share it with a select few.Zorba what area are you in?

I'm willing to share eye spots in my area if your close.

email me.

I really dont need a exchange either!

[Sonicrunch]

No you cannot tell anybody your hotspots. Its in the regulations, page 22.

[deadeye]

Sure, why not. n47d 57.583 w91d 49.970m have fun getting there!

[slipperywhenwet]

Two things I never share..

Which deer stand is hot during bow season..

and which spot is hot during hard water season.

If you come along no problem, but once the word is out, who knows who is telling what....