Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 17, 2014 Super User Posted January 17, 2014 My wife doesn't care to play golf or fish..............I'm thrilled. 4 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 17, 2014 Super User Posted January 17, 2014 Many years ago I had some minor surgery and was stuck at home for a week. I followed my wife around the entire time and she finally threw in the towel and said I had to have a hobby. I was driving her crazy being home. So we went out and bought a bass boat. Actually, she selected the bass boat for me. Our relationship is solid. She quilts and I fish. I don't complain about the mess quilting creates and she does not complain about my fishing. In addition, I have made many, many friends via bass fishing. Guys and gals I would have never known had I not take up the sport. So to reply directly to your post: Yes, bass fishing can help your relationships, both in your family and with friends. 1 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted January 17, 2014 Super User Posted January 17, 2014 My wife of fourty years doesn't fish but has tried about a handfull of times. She has natural abilities but no interest. But she has supported me more that I could of ever have asked. I've even been kicked out of house for following her around or spacing out looking out the window. She has a passion for golf and now does it quite a bit here in east Tennessee. I do this with her on some occasions. Sure do love the fresh air and changing pictures. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 If someone would have told me I wouldn't be fishing for a year or more two years ago, I would have been uptight. After that coming to pass to deal with my son's brain tumor and my wife's cancer, fishing just doesn't seem so important. My buddy doesn't quite seem to fully understand. I would rather spend a day with my wife, my children and my grandchildren than fish. If the opportunity presents itself.....I'm going but I've never had a bass tell me " I love you " or kissed one good night. 5 Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 My wife doesn't care to play golf or fish..............I'm thrilled. I guess that although it would be nice to bring mine along...but if she was a die hard like me...then I'd have to...One thing I love about fishing is the lack of obligations haha Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 If someone would have told me I wouldn't be fishing for a year or more two years ago, I would have been uptight. After that coming to pass to deal with my son's brain tumor and my wife's cancer, fishing just doesn't seem so important. My buddy doesn't quite seem to fully understand. I would rather spend a day with my wife, my children and my grandchildren than fish. If the opportunity presents itself.....I'm going but I've never had a bass tell me " I love you " or kissed one good night. I love this site for this reason...no matter what the topic, no matter how playfully it was created, there is always someone always capitalizes on the opportunity to say something profound. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 17, 2014 Global Moderator Posted January 17, 2014 On the rare occasion we have the day off together my wife often is my fishing buddy 4 Quote
st041986 Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Mine enjoys going with me. She wishes her schedule was better so she could go more often. She's kind of awesome and I am thankful to have her. 2 Quote
tbone1993 Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Many years ago I had some minor surgery and was stuck at home for a week. I followed my wife around the entire time and she finally threw in the towel and said I had to have a hobby. I was driving her crazy being home. So we went out and bought a bass boat. Actually, she selected the bass boat for me. Our relationship is solid. She quilts and I fish. I don't complain about the mess quilting creates and she does not complain about my fishing. In addition, I have made many, many friends via bass fishing. Guys and gals I would have never known had I not take up the sport. So to reply directly to your post: Yes, bass fishing can help your relationships, both in your family and with friends. Note to self: fake injury get bass boat 4 2 Quote
basshole8190 Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 My wife knows my love for fishing so she's ok with it for the most part. sometimes i stretch it a little too far an she gets mad, but a romantic date night usually makes up for it. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 18, 2014 Super User Posted January 18, 2014 My ol' lady will go if I'm fishing for crappie or walleye. More her speed sitting and bobber or jig fishing. She and her daughter tag along on occasion to sun tan. I fish when I want and she doesn't seem to mind. On occasion I get the "How much did that cost you?" question. That's about it. 3 Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 Wow,she's a beauty...and your wife is nice too. Man, I really want to go paddlefishing now Quote
caseyhayfishing Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 I was blessed to find a woman that is supportive of my bass fishing/ tournaments. So supportive that she said in her wedding vowls "I promise to support you in everything you do, even becoming a professional fisherman!" Now 8 years later, i am slowly but surely doing larger tournaments and traveling more. She has stuck to her word. And i continue to treat her just as well as she treats me. Now wondering what will happen when we have children lol Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 I was blessed to find a woman that is supportive of my bass fishing/ tournaments. So supportive that she said in her wedding vowls "I promise to support you in everything you do, even becoming a professional fisherman!" Now 8 years later, i am slowly but surely doing larger tournaments and traveling more. She has stuck to her word. And i continue to treat her just as well as she treats me. Now wondering what will happen when we have children When you make it to the big leagues...I'll be able to say "I knew him first." haha Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2014 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2014 I was blessed to find a woman that is supportive of my bass fishing/ tournaments. So supportive that she said in her wedding vowls "I promise to support you in everything you do, even becoming a professional fisherman!" Now 8 years later, i am slowly but surely doing larger tournaments and traveling more. She has stuck to her word. And i continue to treat her just as well as she treats me. Now wondering what will happen when we have children lol Those tournaments won't seem as important when you have kids, I can almost guarantee that. I'm use to going at least 3 times a week until our little guy was born just over a month ago, I've been once in the pass month and it hasn't bothered me at all like it would have before he was here, priorities change big time 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 18, 2014 Super User Posted January 18, 2014 Finding balance in all things is how maturity is defined, I think. I concur Kirby I figure that within the next 50 years, I'll strike that balance to which you allude Roger 1 Quote
Bassfink86 Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 I have made more friends since I started fishing than with any other hobby. It's what keeps me interested in doing more and more with the sport. I am trying to get my girls interested in it. My wife is another story. mine's the exact opposite, my wife is all aboard with fishing, its my kids that are the issue, I mean they're only 3 and 5 so their attention span isn't very long Quote
Bassfink86 Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 On the rare occasion we have the day off together my wife often is my fishing buddy I see that your wife has a Pitt State shirt on in one of those pics, that's a weird coincidence my cousin plays on the Pitt State football team. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2014 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2014 I see that your wife has a Pitt State shirt on in one of those pics, that's a weird coincidence my cousin plays on the Pitt State football team. 2 of the pictures actually One is a hoodie I guess from 2 years ago when they won the conference. She graduated from Pitt, as did her little brother, and her little sister is about to graduate from there this May. I don't know if I would have gotten anything done if I attended Pitt, not with all those strip pits down there to fish! Quote
BuckMaxx Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 I have lost many girlfriends over hunting and fishing. It eventually was the demise. I drag my feet about marriage because there really isn't a good time. Spring summer fishing, fall winter hunting deer. I think this time I found the right deal, I have a girl that will stand next to me all day in the front of the boat and cast a baitcaster as far as I do. That's what it takes. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted January 18, 2014 Super User Posted January 18, 2014 ...I figure that within the next 50 years, I'll strike that balance to which you allude Roger Roger good luck with that! I am afraid if I live 50 years or 500 I will still be looking to get it right. Maturity may be over-rated anyway... 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 18, 2014 Super User Posted January 18, 2014 Those tournaments won't seem as important when you have kids, I can almost guarantee that. I'm use to going at least 3 times a week until our little guy was born just over a month ago, I've been once in the pass month and it hasn't bothered me at all like it would have before he was here, priorities change big time Yet they become more important as a way to spend time with your kids as they get older. My son has been my tournament partner since he was 15. 8 years later, I continue to fish tourneys now because of him. Quote
caseyhayfishing Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Posted Today, 10:15 AM Bluebasser86, on 18 Jan 2014 - 00:59, said: Those tournaments won't seem as important when you have kids, I can almost guarantee that. I'm use to going at least 3 times a week until our little guy was born just over a month ago, I've been once in the pass month and it hasn't bothered me at all like it would have before he was here, priorities change big time Yet they become more important as a way to spend time with your kids as they get older. My son has been my tournament partner since he was 15. 8 years later, I continue to fish tourneys now because of him. I will find out soon enough how that feels and slone thats awesome you and your son fish together. That would be a dream come true for me. Thats a lot of quality time spent together and that builds a quality relationship. That is until one of you stops puttin fish in the livewell lol Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 mine's the exact opposite, my wife is all aboard with fishing, its my kids that are the issue, I mean they're only 3 and 5 so their attention span isn't very long This comes to mind http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/bill-heavey/2005/08/girl-meets-bluegill Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 Roger good luck with that! I am afraid if I live 50 years or 500 I will still be looking to get it right. Maturity may be over-rated anyway... Maturity...I think that's the name of a lure I bought while missing my cousin's baby shower. huh. Quote
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