sneakem
Well-known member
I think having solid contacts in other States that you can ask for advice is wayyyy better than anything else.
There is a network of people that just flat know WTF is going on all the time, you're either in that loop or out of it. That's where you get the best information and can take advantage of some great hunts/areas that aren't on the radar. By the time the trend catches up to the publications and on-line services...its usually wayyy too late.
IME, with being in the loop, the street is a 2 way deal, sometimes you have to share information to get information. Works well for those in the know.
My 2 cents.
That might be one of the best responses I've heard on this site. Can't beat real people with boots on the ground vs a company with an agenda.... I find it to be very true...