Why Anglers Stop Fishing

[Glenn]

I thought this was interesting....

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/fishing-decline-4512.html

Key takeaway:

The single biggest thing that would encourage many lapsed anglers to return to the water for some fishing would simply be if someone invited them to go.

[sonasam]

Couldn't agree more!

[Crestliner2008]

Well, I've been fishing for, let's see now.....55+ years. Guess I don't see me stopping anytime soon! However I will add this to the conversation. During the course of a day's fishing, I will call it quits when I'm no longer having a good time (i.e.: having fun)! If that makes any sense? I know a lot of my younger associates fish from dawn to dusk....regardless of whether or not they are catching. I know when I'm tired and beating a "dead horse" so-to-speak, so I just pack it in then and go home to a cold Bass Ale. It's all good.

[Spotswood]

That is so true. When I was between 3-12 years old I passionately loved fishing, so much that I would fish in ANY body of water, whether there was fish in it or not (more often not). But I was so discouraged by never catching fish, and having noone to teach me how to catch them. So between the 16 and 21 I stopped fishing, but one June a friend asked me to join him for a company fishing derby, I caught fish and again I was hooked. But this time I have access to Internet and videos and forums like this, so in a couple years I have improved phenomenally and regularly catch fish. All because someone invited me along.

[K_Mac]

People quit fishing for a lot of reasons, just like everything else I think. When my brother, who was my fishing partner, was killed in an accident in 1999 it took me a few years to find my passion for fishing again. During that time I found the game of golf. Like most of us 'all or nothing types' I did that with complete abandon for a while. While my wife kept encouraging me to get back to fishing (my first love), I just couldn't quite get past losing my brother. It took an invite from one of my co-workers to remind me how much I missed being out on the water. That simple invite and trip enabled me to get on with doing what I love to do. It is really easy to get into a pattern and not want to include someone new in our fishing time, but this thread reminds me that inviting someone new along can be a life-changing thing. Thanks for the reminder Glenn.

[Marty]

I've quit fishing twice for one of the reasons mentioned. Both times it was because I developed a new interest which superseded fishing until the novelty wore off. One time I quit for two years, the other time about half a year.

[rboat]

I quit fishing recently do to simple economics. I got a different job that doesn't pay much and the cost of fuel for a truck and boat is simply too much. If my income ever increases I will dive back in hook, line, and sinker.

[LgMouthGambler]

I think its because the same reason people go to AA, they are quitters, lol

[bigbill]

I hope to fish more than ever this year. I'm stop fishing when they close the lid.

[TopwaterCowboy]

The looming threat of divorce.

[Edgy]

I actually taught myself how to fish. My dad took me out once or twice to fish for bluegill at a neighborhood pond, but nothing more then that. I either found out what to do with lures, poles, etc by trail and error or asking someone on boards and just watching tv shows on verses. I dont fish with anyone very often, normally its just me and my black lab Gage. He is enough company for me, especially when he gets excited to chase ducks and when I catch a fish he gets hyper and starts smelling it and licking it lol. He is really the only company i need when i go fishing. So, saying that i wouldn't quit because i have no one to fish with. If i ever quit it would be something important, like extremely important. Such as a demanding job later down the road or something else. But i know i will keep fishing if i have a family because i would teach my kids to fish and see if they love it as i do.

[Clash City Rocker]

I actually started bass fishing because I didn't have as much time for saltwater anymore. I live atlest an hour away from the ocean, but am surrounded by lakes, so it just made sense.

[Nitrofreak]

Simple economics here too.

Although I have not used the word quit, I am just patiently waiting, for our esteemed government to quit forcing us into bankruptcy, that way I can quit one of my 3 stinking jobs and go freaking fishing !!!!!

I will keep the second one so I can afford the rising costs of the fishing licence though.

[JohnT2268]

Hello , To all I quit fishing when my best friend (brother in law ) divorce my sister .He was kind of drum out of the family , if you know what I mean . A few years went by , I found another buddy started all over again . With him we spent a lot time on the water, until him and his wife had a falling out . So now after this I started again . I must be a bad influence on these guys . All through I have 2 sons that like to fish when work premits them to go . It's always nice to spend time on the water with your kids and friends . One thing about it .This one hobby that I truely enjoy !

[Scorcher214]

I've invited a few people and am always asking if somebody wants to go. Fishing by yourself is nice, but two people makes it a lot more fun. Fishing is surprisingly a good first date too. Sure beats a movie.

[Edgy]

I've invited a few people and am always asking if somebody wants to go. Fishing by yourself is nice, but two people makes it a lot more fun. Fishing is surprisingly a good first date too. Sure beats a movie.

My girlfriend will go fishing with me, thats always fun. She will cast the line and reel it in. But if it involves touching the fish or the weeds, its a NO GO lol.

[Bair]

I've invited a few people and am always asking if somebody wants to go. Fishing by yourself is nice, but two people makes it a lot more fun. Fishing is surprisingly a good first date too. Sure beats a movie.

Really, I'll have to try that

[Deadeye-1]

One of the reasons I moved to Florida was the promise of great bass fishing. I came here with an old bass boat and fished every weekend. Then I started a Lawn Care business on the side and the old boat got worse so I sold it. Closed the LC Business and bought a motorcycle. Used to ride just about everyday. Bought another used boat and fished some, but not that much. Seemed like my free time was always used on the bike

Once I got a new job (after being laid off for two years) in a Sporting Goods Dept, my love for the outdoors came back. I am out fishing every week, except if I am hunting. I can't really see not fishing anymore, I just love it to much. To fish though I've had to park the bike. There is just No Way that you can do EVERYTHING you like to do, especially here in FL. Good-Decent Weather all year. You just have to make a choice.

I, unlike some, love to fish alone. I have had some of my best days when out by myself. I enjoy fishing with friends, but there is something special being out there with it just being Me and Nature.

[flukeking]

I figured the fiance monster would be the number one reason. I had to tell mine either she accepted my addiction to fishing or we could just not get married. Fishing is who i am and what i love. I could never quit.

[Bankbeater]

Always went a lot during summer vacation when I was in school. While I was in college and working I probably went once or twice a year. Same for the first 14 or 15 years after college. With a family and work I never seemed to have time. Since my daughters are older now my wife and I can do more of what we like. For me its fishing, for her its shopping.

[tipptruck1]

Right now I am not fishing. I have a lot of reasons why I am not fishing. The main is money. The second is I am a shore fisherman. I don't have a lot of places to fish. Third my main fishing buddy picked back up golf. So he never wants to go fishing any more.

I really cant see my self fishing this year. Do I care not really. I have more important things to worry about.

[Sunnydays]

I stopped fishing because I was fishing too much and began to get tired of it at about the same time that other things in my life were pulling me away from it (demanding my time). I would like to get back into it. I guess I'll see how it goes.

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