RMcDuffee726 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I've been going out a lot lately and when I have been on the water I've realized that I haven't been into it as much as I think I should. I'm not saying that I don't love fishing because fishing is my favorite thing in the world. I think I may need a break just to get some of my ambition and motivation back. Have you guys ever needed to take a break to "get back into it"? I'm curious to see everyone's take on this. Tight lines gentlemen! Quote
Todd2 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I see a bunch of letters but I can't understand anything you just typed. 13 Quote
RAMBLER Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I am in desperate need of a break from everything else that stops me from fishing. At one time, quite a few years ago, I fished everyday for a couple of months. I never needed a break. Oh for those days. Too answer your question; NO!!!!! 5 Quote
churchcc12 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 For my hands, yeah. Mentally not really. I've had to take breaks from hunting before because I got burned out. If you think a break would be a good idea, just stay off the water until you want to go and it should be fun again. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Occasionally.... To eat, sleep and poop! 12 Quote
lo n slo Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Sometimes you do need to step away, especially if you're feeling burnt out or that you're just going thru the motions. 1 Quote
Fun4Me Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I heard there was a 20 pound bass, in that lake by your house. Still want to take a break? Just kidding, sometimes a break is good for the soul. 1 Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Fishing is my break. 6 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Sounds like it's time to do one of at least Two Things ~ 1) Fish a totally new body of water. 2) Time to master a new technique or perhaps resurrect an old one . . . I'll say that one or both of those have been very successful in helping me rekindle The Fire ~ That and a few Big Bass - that Always helps . . . . A-Jay 5 Quote
NathanW Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I finally got back into an old hobby last fall (Mountain Biking) and had thoughts at times that I should sell some of my gear and even my boat. Lasted until about May when I decided that I shouldn't miss the springtime Yakima River bite, caught about 18 lbs of smallmouth and that was that! Head over heels back in love with fishing. My wife thought it was crazy that I wasn't fishing in March and April but I didn't miss it one bit. I honestly think its a good idea to have something else, maybe something a little more active than fishing to go to during the off season or when you are feeling a little burnt out. I have fished less this year than many years in the past but have put up more 18lbs plus days this year than I ever have in the past. Time on the water definitely improves skill and technique but time away from the water could possibly improve drive by reigniting passion and removing you from your routines. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Sounds like it's time to do one of at least Two Things ~ 1) Fish a totally new body of water. 2) Time to master a new technique or perhaps resurrect an old one . . . I'll say that one or both of those have been very successful is helping me rekindle The Fire ~ That and a few Big Bass - that Always helps . . . . A-Jay Yup, spot on. When I start to get burned out I look for a completely new body of water to explore, or, pick some random tackle/lure from my hoard stash and experiment with it out on the water. My expectations that way aren't always to catch fish, but to learn something new. Of course there are days when you just want to lay down on the couch and watch a movie, which is perfectly fine. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 That thought has never entered my mind..... EVER!! Lol!! Seriously speaking, if taking a break from fishing was my thought process I would re-evaluate what's going on and probably look into something else that might re-energize my passion. If it isn't fishing, it has to be something else. If there is isn't something else, then I would have to do some soul searching. Fortunately for me however I looooove bass fishing. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I'm actually the opposite. If I don't fish I lose interest, the more I fish, the more I wanna be out on the water fishing. 1 Quote
Neil McCauley Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Do you guys ever need a break from fishing? Nope. Quote
Lunker Addict Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Every now and then I get a feeling like I need a break but mostly just to eat and sleep. Quote
a1712 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I haven't been on the water the last 2 days, first time off a day of fishing since May. I did shoot tons of worms, jig trailers and Chatterbait/Spinnerbait trailers though. I'll be back at it Monday, hopefully till Fall. Brian. 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 Like the other dude said, fishing is my break. When I'm feeling sad, mad, depressed, you name it, I go fishing. It's got some therapeutical qualities for me, I guess. It's good to get alone and think or pray. Of course, I like fishing for catching fish, but it also has that calming effect on me 3 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 I need a break from breaks from fishing. 1 Quote
ABW Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Only a break to check out bassresource.com.. then it's back to fishing 2 Quote
Cgrinder Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Yeah. Chasing enthusiast tackle is exhausting. November through March is my break. I don't shop much during hard water. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 If it's hot and humid and/or the fish aren't cooperating, yes, I do need a break. And then I have an evening like tonight (some good fish on a super fluke and a moss mouse) and I'm revved up again. But except on special trips to Canada (or wherever) the most I prefer to fish is about every other day. Every day would wear me out physically and emotionally. Quote
davecon Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Haven't needed a break so far, but then again I've only been doing this once or twice a week for 48 years ( with the exception of a few weeks here and there for major illnesses ). I'll let you know! Quote
zachb34 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I used to go through this a lot and it was pretty bad timing. I would always fish hard through the summer or winter when the fishing was so slow. I mean really hard hours and hours a day just grinding to catch a fish with very little to show for my efforts. Once spring and fall came around I was so discouraged and sick of it I had to take a break. I've also taken breaks when I needed to make/save more money like buying my first car, new truck, new boat, etc. Quote
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