Boat Ride To Fishing Mindset

[RyneB]

Alright guys, whenever i make a run in my boat, i have a horrible time focusing for the first 20 minutes or so. I think its the noise, wind, adrenaline and such from the ride. Then it becomes near silent and i have to focus. I have a hard time doing that. I dont know if this makes much sense to anyone. But anyone who has ran at decent speed and then stopped to fish should understand what im talking about. What do you guys do to get youre adrenaline down and focused on fishing?

[Long Mike]

I don't go as fast or very far.  I have no problem regaining my focus.  But then, I don't fish tournaments.

[slonezp]

I don't go as fast or very far.  I have no problem regaining my focus.  But then, I don't fish tournaments.

Prude!

[South FLA]

I can relate, especially after making long runs in a FAST boat, that is why I fish my lead sled Ranger more often, I am sure Dwight can elaborate.  

[Long Mike]

Prude!

 

Thug!

[slonezp]

Thug!

I'm just a little dirty.

[slonezp]

Ryne, I keep the adrenaline going when I'm fishing tourneys. Get off the big motor and on the TM and throw search baits. I mellow out after a bit, but don't do anything conciously.

[Glenn]

I used to be like that, but now I view the boat ride as that - a mode of transportation to get me to the spot I want to fish.  Once I'm up on deck, it's all business as I focus on taking apart the area thoroughly.  Really I've already thought about how I'm going to execute those first few casts, so it's just a matter of putting the trolling motor down and getting to work.

 

That said, if you're "amped" after that ride, then throw a crankbait or spinnerbait a few times. If you get bit, so much the better.  If not, then you'll calm down pretty quickly!

[Teal]

I cant really say anything to help, i am the poster child for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.

I make a plan before i start the boat then I just let my mind wonder. And once the boat stops its a little easier for my mind to focus on what i want to do.

[tritonguy]

I run a 75 mph boat and have never had that problem, maybe my boat isn't fast enough.  Go very slow next time and see if you end up in a coma.  If you do try to find a happy medium.

[Teal]

I run a 75 mph boat and have never had that problem, maybe my boat isn't fast enough. Go very slow next time and see if you end up in a coma. If you do try to find a happy medium.

Mine runs around 68 and my mind still out runs it.

[200racing]

if your zoning out on long runs your missing useful info. are the birds or fish feeding? balls of shad on the surface of the main lakes or creeks?were is everybody else fishing? any temp changes on the graph? 

[rowyourboat]

i made a lable and put it right over the top of my depth finder that says "Slow your roll, son"

dad use to tell me that when id get nervous before sporting events growing up.... sounds stupid, but it helps me haha

[tbone1993]

You honestly should have your game plan already laid out before you launch your boat. Crack the code before you even hit the water. Study the maps and know the patterns of the season.  Once you get that done and you know the areas you need to attack get out there with a search bait and find cover. Mark key areas that tell you that there is something different there than all other points/ spots on this cove. Once you nail that down then get your boat ready to launch and hit the water. This way you can enjoy the ride and as soon as you hit the spot you pick up your jig/crank/spinnerbait etc rod and go to work rather than deciding what to tie on.

[Bankbeater]

I don't stop right at the spot that I want to fish and drop the TM.  I stop maybe 50 yards away and go in the rest of the way with the TM.