Thornback Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 It's a free country -- what ever that means You want to have a cold beer while fishing that's fine with me. I don't allow alcohol on my boat because I go to fish and enjoy the wilderness. I also want to have as safe a trip as possible. Even the smallest amount of alcohol will dull your senses, slow your reaction time, impair your reasoning, and that somewhat reduces the afore mentioned reasons for me going fishing.
Super User scaleface Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 I only drink when fishing buzzbaits , its part of the strategy . 9
Nice_Bass Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Almost always have beer on boat. Pretty easy to know what is safe and what is not and i have never understood the automatic assumption somone who drinks beer while fishing is somhow lazy or dangerous. Only a lazy person is lazy and a drunk person not acting safely. 2
corn-on-the-rob Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Beer is fine on the boat for passengers (in moderate amounts), maybe one or two for the boater but I wouldn't recommend it (for the boater). When I say that it is fine, it comes with a massive stipulation. People who tend to get out of control or do stupid things when they drink because of some inherent lack of control or need for attention (you know the type) will not be getting more than a beer or two as a passenger in my boat. I haven't been a boater long enough to have the situation come up; my father and I have never drank on our boat because that's not what we go out there for, like bagwell said, get home and get at it. In summary, as long as control and safety are not compromised, it is fine by me.
frogflogger Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Attitudes have changed about alcohol and boats/fishing - years ago it wasn't much of an issue and many of us drank while fishing, but faster boats, more crowded waterways and terrible accidents changed mine and many others habits. I haven't drank while running a boat for many years.
BassMaster17 Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 if its there ill swallow a few but i never bring it on my own.and im anal about who is operating a boat or anything for that matter if im a passenger.all in all though bein on the water and drunk is a bad idea .i dont care who ya are, water is inherently dangerous and eventaully if u live by the sword you die by the sword your anal about who is operating a boat, i don't think i get what you mean 1
stkbassn Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I enjoy drinking and I enjoy fishing but I have never associated the two in any way. It might be a cliche' in a country song but I don't see it happening with serious fisherman. I've had two bass boats and I've never allowed alcohol on either. When I get my third boat it won't be any different. First of all I don't have time to drink when I'm bass fishing. Secondly, I fish a lot at night and drinking and boating don't mix in any way after dark. You need to be 100% at night for your sake and others. I would say the same for daytime fishing. So, no... I have had beers while riding around on a pleasure boat though, many times...the boat driver was not drinking. 2
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 No for 2 main reasons. I'm too focused on fishing and I may have to drive the boat in case of an emergency.
Super User Bankbeater Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 I say no. Years ago we use to catfish from the boat and have a few while we were watching our lines. About 20 years ago we went down to LOZ during the summer to go after some bass. Right there I said no more in the boat. 1
BigSkyBasser Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I don't recon drinking and bass fishing really go along that well to be honest. If you're sitting on a sand bar at the local beach or river and fishing, that might be a different mood for a beer. Out on a boat I'm in a state that would never condone drinking. It's never crossed my mind out there.
bassguytom Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I don't drink while on the boat and never really have. I just find it too much fun being out on the water and taking everything in while fishing or just cruising. Don't get me wrong I like to drink like a Viking at times and raise some Cain but not while on a boat. Beside I have seen too many boaters being towed by the state police or coast guard while in hand cuffs riding in their boat with the Orange life vest on to be made an example of. I also think the blood alcohol content level is lower on the water so like 2 beers puts you over the limit. That seems like waste of time to me.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 your anal about who is operating a boat, i don't think i get what you mean lol means im a ahole .i drive for a living and knock on wood i never had a crash and im pretty much a side seat driver and tell ppl how to drive lol in otherwords a pure A$$HOLE
Ski213 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 i don't drink when I am, or am going to be operating the boat. I treat it about the same as I would on the road. I enjoy boating and I enjoy responsible drinking. I think you can do both but I also know that even if you have one or two and get in an accident that's not your fault you're going to pay. Whether or not alcohol actually had anything to do with it so I do my drinking from the waters edge. Not judging anybody, just what I'm comfortable with.
Super User RoLo Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Many moons ago, gin mills were on every corner and the bartender would knock the bar about every 3rd beer. (for the youngsters, that means a free drink). Back then, no one even heard of a DUI, and rather than arrest you, some cops would offer to follow you home so you got there safely (hard to believe today, but that is true). Back in the day, I always packed a couple cans of beer with my lunch. Then one day, long before DWI was in vogue, I decided that I'd no longer mix pleasures. Since that day there hasn't been any alcohol in my boat, which I'd guess was 35 or 40 years ago. Today of course, alcohol is forbidden in most management areas and state parks. Roger 1
Super User tomustang Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 I go out to fish, not drink. And to get into it deeper, I got to fish, not to boat. Which means the boat is just another tool like a rod or reel.
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 I hate to be the forum "drunk" but it takes like 2 seconds to take a drink. Some of you act like you are gonna miss 200 casts if you drink a few beers. I can throw out a soft plastic, let it fall and take a drink while it falls. Might do this every few casts but I wouldn't say I have completely lost focus because of it. A lot of holier than thou posts in this thread.
BigSkyBasser Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I hate to be the forum "drunk" but it takes like 2 seconds to take a drink. Some of you act like you are gonna miss 200 casts if you drink a few beers. I can throw out a soft plastic, let it fall and take a drink while it falls. Might do this every few casts but I wouldn't say I have completely lost focus because of it. A lot of holier than thou posts in this thread. I don't think everyone is looking down on you for it. You're clearly not out there just to get plastered and be an idiot on the water. However some do and those are the ones who carry the reputation of all that consume alcohol on and in boats. Most just prefer not to risk it is all. I certainly have not judged anyone who said yes. Nor is anyone one here achieving "elite" status by claiming they keep the two separate. The fact that over 75% of the responses regard admission to drinking in the first place disclaims any clear arrogance surrounding the topic.
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Not everyone's water conditions are the same. There is a big difference in being on boat in water that seldom gets more than a ripple. Rivers with current and rocks, larger lakes along with Great Lakes can get very rough. One of tougher paces to navigate a boat is coming in or out of an inlet, lots of current, tide and other boat traffic, you need to be on your toes.
Super User Sam Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 No. Only losers consume alcohol on any type of watercraft. Then they wreck and die and everyone gets sad but let's be brutally correct: we lost another loser which will help the gene pool. 2
Super User scaleface Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Theres a beer in this photo. I like beer . If I feel like having a beer , I have one and dont think anything of it . 6
tiredbobmarley Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Absolutely have beers on the boat. What else are you supposed to do while you wait for a bite? 2
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 3, 2015 Global Moderator Posted June 3, 2015 I don't care if you want to drink while you fish, but if you try to bring more than 2-3 in my boat I'll leave you at the dock, I'm not babysitting anyone or having to haul someone back into the boat after they fall out. 1
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