Jump to content

Recommended Posts

  • Super User
Posted

I heard a quote once it went along the lines of "Many men fish their whole life without knowing its not the fish they are after" that couldn't be any more true, anytime I have problems I try to get out on the water because when I'm in the middle of a lake away from everyone its like all my problems disappear.

Of course a big ole bass every now and then is pretty sweet too!

  • Like 2
  • Super User
Posted

The quote is a paraphrase of Henry David Thoreau. The older I get, the more I understand that catching fish is only a small part of fishing.

  • Like 4
  • Super User
Posted

I totally agree. I just love being outside and appreciate the great outdoors.

  • Like 1
  • Super User
Posted

At 4:00 am it's being out there blending in with nature.

Seeing what this planet we live on has to offer. There is nothing like watching the night turn to daylite. The twilight time is so special. It's a time when the nocturnal animals go to sleep after hunting all night. The freshwater otters head to there nests too. The beavers really live up to there busy as a beaver label. I have to say inbetween fishing nature does put on a show for us.

Posted

I love the challenge of finding fish (especially big fish), the fun of using good, quality equipment that performs well and that I really like, the quiet time to think and not be bothered with the rest of life, and of course catching fish!

  • Like 1
  • Super User
Posted

Fishing is therapeutic for me along with hunting. I don't do well pent up in the house I fish year round since taking up ice fishing and I also deer and predator hunt which keeps me busy from October threw end of March.

I fished literally every single day from ice out till October 1st when deer and coyote opened. My girlfriend never understood how I could go for 8hrs and catch two fish some times no fish and come home happy. It's not about the fish they are the bonus just being out in nature.

  • Super User
Posted

Love being outside and on the water. Trying to out wit a bass never gets old.Plus it makes me who i am.Really cant picture life with out it.

Posted

Friends of mine that don't hunt or fish ask me this question often... "Isn't it boring to just sit there until you catch something?" I answer... "It can be." They obviously reply "than why do you do it?" My answer "I can't tell ya why but, I can show you."

It's not one thing.... It's everything.

  • Super User
Posted

I hunted for nearly 35 years.. No where ever, did I have a soulful connection & a peaceful disposition like I have had hunting or fishing. Mostly hunting though.. It's other worldly

Posted

get you away from reality.

All that matters is you, the water, fish and a good time with your buddies or family.

  • Super User
Posted

I used to think it was for the challenge, I mean, how hard could it possibly be right?

My very first trip out alone really early in the morning, I prepped everything the night before and stowed my gear in the camper because I was unfamiliar with the place and nervous about leaving it in the boat, I pulled up on a spot that was very peaceful, a slight chill in the air from the fall weather, nerves slightly rattled from the excitement of my very first boat, everything went according to plan until I stepped up on the bow and realized that I left my tackle in the camper, frustrated I went to fire the boat back up and head back, now the boat engine won't fire, no tools, no fishing gear, no one around, I took a minute to gather myself and looked around, the sun just starting to crest the bank, how vivid and vibrant the colors were that morning, the water was mostly clear and calm with a hint of fog, so quiet, so indescribably incredible, a deer sipping from the waters edge had cought my attention, then her two fawns showed up as she seemingly taught them to drink, engrossed in the moment a voice shouts out as the lights go out on his dock, GOOD MORNING! Everything ok ? Yes, yes it is.

It hit me, light switch! Switch! KILL SWITCH!!!

I don't know if that moment of peace is something that was meant to be, it sure made a lasting impression and helped me to realize that it is not wise to let life's problems interfere with everyday living, enjoy what we have been given and never take it for granted, I think that lesson is why I enjoy fishing so much, that and the daily dose of dock follies, they never disappoint either.

  • Like 2
Posted

The time I spend fishing...especially when I'm gone for several hours has very little to do with actually catching fish.  That's great, of course, and I'm usually fishing my a$$ off, BUT, it's not why I do it.  The first hour or so, my brain fights itself.  Thoughts of everyday life creep in.  Work...chores...bills...etc., and then everything slows down.  I start to focus.  I'm FISHING.  And the harder I fish the less "thinking" I do.  I'm reacting to the conditions, I'm trying different techniques, colors, etc., according to those conditions.  I'm saying hi to the cranes and the ducks...don't laugh..you do it too.  I'm loving being outside and doing no harm to my surroundings.  No one is looking for me and I don't need anything from anyone.  All is right with the world.  And then I hook into a big ol hog and things get exciting.  What the heck is not to like about that?

  • Like 2
Posted

I like the quiet, and I like the feel of well-tuned reels I did myself. The rods are slightly lesser parts of the equation as, though I customize mine to a greater or lesser extent, I don't have time to build them.

Josh

  • Super User
Posted

Just being outside and on the water pushes work and life stress right out the window... best preventative medicine out there for me.

Posted

It would be a waste of thousands of $$ worth of equipment.

  • Super User
Posted

I didn't think you were flexible enough to do that.

I'm quite talented

  • Super User
Posted

I read a quote somewhere about fishing along the lines of "I can't explain it to you, the only ones who understand don't need it to be explained to them" but it sounded a lot cooler and smarter. If anyone knows the quote let me know haha

  • Like 1
Posted

I was diagnosed with PTSD.

Refusing to take medication, I started using meditation and proper sleeping and eating habits.

 

Being a fisherman for many many years, it was a natural for me.

I prefer to fish alone in my kayak. The silence is the best thing for me. Its a drug. It makes things right in my thought process.

 

Not mentioning I have a amazing wife who sees the outcome of fishing trips in my demeanor, so she supports my addiction.

 

If Im catching them or not, the time I spend throwing baits, and paddling are the best medicine.

  • Like 2

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


  • Outboard Engine

    fishing forum

    fishing tackle

    fishing

    fishing

    fishing

    bass fish

    fish for bass



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.