Does It Seem Easier Or Harder Fishing You Now Do?

[Squirmin Wormin]

We've either been into fishing or just got into fishing, but this has to do with all of us some how i think . do you think since you started fishing is it easier and is like you have a talent or knack for the sport? Where when you go out there fishing it's like you know or doesn't take long to learn the tactics,patterns,etc.. when you were shown or taught these tactics,patterns,etc .. or does it take a while to learn for you to get certain tactics patterns ,etc. to work for you? does this apply to you ? and how does it effect your fishing if it does?

[GoDeep]

It's easier for me with time under my belt. I've learned that I don't need every color crank/plastic, I know what to throw and when, when to vary my retrieve or presentation etc. It's nice going out and not getting skunked, and on our lake it's very easy to do.

[A-Jay]

I've been doing this long enough now to realize that fishing is neither hard or easy.

 

As a purely recreational angler (don't fish tournaments) any "pressure" is self induced and a sign that I'm not doing it right.  For me, this is a hobby and supposed to be fun.  Clearly, there are times when the bite is "Challenging" and an angler must "work" to get bit.  But this is part of the sport and if I looked at this as "Hard" then it would be pretty tough for me to enjoy it.  Then again, I have no problem with a wide open suicide bass bite either.

 

 

A-Jay

[RSM789]

Easier.

 

By that, I mean the ability to catch fish is easier.  I enjoy the entire process and catching fish is the icing on the cake, although if I was getting skunked all the time, it most likely would not be as much fun.  It is enjoyable getting good at things, the theory of doing something for 10,000 hrs. in order to get real good at it seems to ring true.  When I was a teen, I only fished with crankbaits & topwaters and catching 5 bass in a day was good and getting skunked happened every few trips.  Over the years, I learned other techniques, more about patterns & seasonal adjustments and basically just figured some things out.  Now a 30 fish day is good, I have caught larger fish than I did when I was younger and I can't remember the last time I was skunked, at least on my home lake.  I still have days when I ask myself "What are these darn fishing doing & where are they?", but more often than not, I ask that question earlier in the day and come up with some kind of answer before I am pulling up to the dock.

 

I do sometimes question whether the increased success is due to me or to improvements in tackle & lures.  I have also bowled since I was a teen and fully know that the main reason I now average much higher than I did 30 years ago is based on the equipment & playing surface.  I don't have the physical skills at 51 that I did at 21, but see that the experience I have can often make up for whatever drop in ability that may have taken place.  Fishing may be much the same, that experience allows you to take advantage of better equipment to get results you never did before.

[Felix77]

I don't find the fishing easier.  That varies based on too many variables.  What I certainly do find easier is the ability to apply my experience to the situation at hand.  I find that I see the conditions I am facing and can choose a technique or 2 which best attacks that situation right away.  That has resulted in a visible improvement over time.  Before I would fumble with what to do and have the opportunity just drift away literally.

[senile1]

I enjoy myself even when the bite is tough, or "hard."  Regarding having a talent or knack, I think it is more about quality time on the water, learning from the experiences of others, and keeping the mind open to different solutions to obtain the bite.  In my opinion, these things are more important for the vast majority of us in developing our fishing skills, than some inborn fishing talent. 

 

As for learning patterns and techniques, some come quickly while others take more work.  Again though, the learning window is shortened by the three items I mentioned above.

[geo g]

My #1 goal in this sport, is to relax, and have fun. I have been fishing long enough to have several patterns that I have total faith in, on even the most difficult days. Sometimes I feel like experimenting with an new technique or new lure. I will usually give it 30 minutes to produce, or its back to one of the old faithful's. Fishing is not difficult, it is just challenging. There are loads of variables, you just have to figure it out.

[Snakehead Whisperer]

The further I progress in angling the more I look for a challenge. Today I find myself targeting fish that I would have thought impossible to catch 5 years ago. I don't think it's possible to learn all there is to know about angling. 

 

My strongest techniques in angling nowadays used to be my weakest. It was due to failure that I worked (and continue to work) to master them.

[everythingthatswims]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7RgN9ijwE4

 Squirminwormin, are you related to this kid?

   

[ABW]

Easier to fish but hard on the wallet..

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Squirminwormin, are you related to this kid?

I read the title and was like, "whaaaaatt???"

Then I saw the video. I literally lol.

Lmao!

[Catch and Grease]

HAHAHA! Omg that video...

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

HAHAHA! Omg that video...

Goes great with the verbiage of the title.

[kikstand454]

I don't think its easier at all for me really. In fact, the more I know. .... the less fish I catch. Hahahah.

No I think I know more about the locations and conditions I am familiar with, and how to adjust in some situations.

But I find that even though I "know" what to do in other scenerios- without actually experiencing them. .....I find that I faulter and don't do as well.