Why Do You Fish?

[drc9805]

6 hours ago, A-Jay said:

First Off ~ Thank You for your Service.

Secondly - I'll say that I feel much the same way.

And Lastly - If you haven't been doing it already, I'd like to encourage you (and every bass angler), if the opportunity is there, go bass fishing at Night.  It's a way to take this great sport to the next level.  All of the feelings & excitement your sense experience during the day will be heightened & Stimulated in a whole new way.  The first few times out, ones intestinal fortitude is tested a bit, but after that, Night Ops will take your angling to a place you never thought possible when fishing only day light hours.

A-Jay

A-Jay, what times do you usually go when you night fish? 

[A-Jay]

38 minutes ago, drc9805 said:

A-Jay, what times do you usually go when you night fish? 

Sent you a PM -

Didn't want to hijack the thread.

A-Jay

 

["hamma"]

I fish much for the same reason you do luna,.. and a couple funny but true stories

I grew up in salem massachusetts, the ocean is right there. I had 3 older brothers that teased me as a kid when they would go with dad fishing, and i was too young to go. and boy could they rub it in,.. then at the age of 4 dad took us all to sunapee lake in nh for a week in a cabin on the waters edge. I finally got to fish, I was so excited, I'd run from bluegill bed to bluegill bed catching any fish i could see. That night I had a dream that someone stole my fishies, (I was told later by my parents) I had woken everyone up at 2;30 AM,... I was up sleep walking ransacking the whole cabin looking for my fishies , every bureau drawer in every room got checked, even the kitchen drawers, the refridgerator, the stove, and while i was doing so i was sobbing "someone stole my fishies, where are my fishies" and no one could wake me up.,... i finally passed out on the couch at about 4 am. 

Maybe im still searching for them, im not sure, but i know I havent stopped fishing since,.

 At the age of 7 we moved to neighboring Peabody ,...At the age of ten i had a paper route, and fridays was payday. i looked forward to it every week, saving money for my own saltwater fishing rod. I had drop lines already, but that shiny reel with that awesome black and red rod  I saw at jerrys department store in downtown salem,.. I desired more than anything. So every morning before school id pedal my butt off on my bike (which I bought with paper route earnings) to get the route done before school. Finally the day came that I had enough to buy my rod, i couldnt wait to get out of school. School lets out and Im on my way to jerry's, going down a steep hill im pedaling like the wind trying to get there as quick as I can, when a car comes out of a sidestreet right in front of me, I jam on the brakes and the bikes rear end slides out from under me, and we tumble about eighty feet down the pavement. When I woke in the hospital battered, blooded, and bruised, my mom asked " do you want anything?",... My reply?  "that black and red fishing rod in jerry's front window" ,. when the hospital finally released me, it was lying on my bed when i got home.

 So like many here, I've been doing my whole life, it's what I do, my vice you could say. Some say Im crazy owning almost seventy rods and two boats with the idea of two more, enough tackle to embarass a good stocked tackle store, and wanting more. Maybe I am crazy, or mentally disturbed,... but if you were to ask a shrink? I could point out my brothers taunting me about fishing from day 1 has twisted my thinking from the very beginning... lmao!!

[Yudo1]

When I was younger I used to do the night crawler and bobber deal and always enjoyed, but it wasn't until I was introduced to bass fishing that I became an obsessed maniac.  I used to see different lures and not understand why a fish would be fooled.  One day me and my buddy were bank fishing on the river with shiners.  We caught a couple smallies but then my buddy pulls out a bag of senkos.  He throws it out there and immediately got bit.  He and I were in shock when he caught more fish in 15 minutes than we caught all day on shiners.  I was hooked.  The next day I bought 5 bags of senkos and the rest is history.  

[crypt]

I love every aspect of fishing,the prep,organizing,making my rods,modifying tackle,reels. even sharpening hooks ! then getting up at 4 am,driving 3-4 hours.getting there and the weather turns to crap…..that's what I love……..can't wait to go this weekend.  at least until I die.then we'll see what happens after that…...

[gim]

When I was younger and had FAR less patience, I went to catch fish and to harvest them.  As I grew older, my patience got to be a lot better and I appreciated just the time out on the water.  Nowadays its more about getting away from my job, emails, cell phones, traffic, and the other items that consume me on a daily basis.  When I started deer and turkey hunting it was the same way - no patience.  Now I can sit there for hours and hours.  A guy can sure get a lot of thinking done.  Catching fish is a bit of an afterthought now but it sure makes the day better, that's for sure.

[Luna2406]

23 hours ago, Dye99 said:

I grew up in Texas bass fishing.

-Thank you for your service, glad you were able to get help and find it in the most unexpected place. No matter whats going on in life I know that on the water none of that matters. Tight Lines!!!

13 hours ago, A-Jay said:

And Lastly - If you haven't been doing it already, I'd like to encourage you (and every bass angler), if the opportunity is there, go bass fishing at Night.  It's a way to take this great sport to the next level.  All of the feelings & excitement your sense experience during the day will be heightened & Stimulated in a whole new way.  The first few times out, ones intestinal fortitude is tested a bit, but after that, Night Ops will take your angling to a place you never thought possible when fishing only day light hours.

A-Jay

-Ive always wanted to try it, just not sure where to start and what I would need haha if you wouldnt mind sending me a PM with some info I would truly appreciate any info on night ops!! haha thanks!!

11 hours ago, BASSnRacks said:

Same reason I hunt. I live to be outdoors and I love the challenge of catching bass and shooting big bucks. I also find nature to be extremely calming and reflect upon life. I also find time to talk to GOD and find I can appreciate the world HE created much better then staring at a pew in front of me.

-I couldn't have said it better myself man, I feel like I have my own relationship with GOD and being on the water is my version of going to Church. Love being out on the water seeing what HE has created. 

11 hours ago, jtipton91 said:

I found bass fishing while recovering from a methamphetamine addiction 2 years ago. Needed something to do to fill my time so I picked it up on a whim. Found out I enjoyed the never ending learning process and pure fun, and now I'm addicted to bass fishing. Lol

-This is awesome man, you never know what road people have traveled to be where they are at. Wish you the best, tight lines man!!

11 hours ago, Crestliner2008 said:

Fishing has defined me for over 50 years. It is what I am.

-Hoping to be writing this years down the road! 

[r3825]

I grew up fishing with my grandpa, it was our thing, he has 33 grandkids but I was his fishing buddy.  I'm all grown up now and he doesn't get around like he used to so now we talk fishing instead of going and I share all of my fishing magazines with him.  Lots of great memories made with him in the past and I make more with my 3 kids every chance I get.  I love it.

[Luna2406]

4 hours ago, Keith "Hamma" Hatch said:

 So like many here, I've been doing my whole life, it's what I do, my vice you could say. Some say Im crazy owning almost seventy rods and two boats with the idea of two more, enough tackle to embarass a good stocked tackle store, and wanting more. Maybe I am crazy, or mentally disturbed,... but if you were to ask a shrink? I could point out my brothers taunting me about fishing from day 1 has twisted my thinking from the very beginning... lmao!!

-haha thanks for the stories man, fishing has definitely defined you. I love trying new baits and seeing what I can get my hands on. Sometimes I wonder what I'm doing with all the gear and tackle I have but hey it keeps me sane haha 

1 hour ago, crypt said:

I love every aspect of fishing,the prep,organizing,making my rods,modifying tackle,reels. even sharpening hooks ! then getting up at 4 am,driving 3-4 hours.getting there and the weather turns to crap…..that's what I love……..can't wait to go this weekend.  at least until I die.then we'll see what happens after that…...

Theres something about fishing in rain/bad weather that I love, not many people will be out there but I love it!

[A-Jay]

8 minutes ago, Luna2406 said:

--Ive always wanted to try it, just not sure where to start and what I would need haha if you wouldnt mind sending me a PM with some info I would truly appreciate any info on night ops!! haha thanks!!

Fortunately for both of us the Bass Resource Articles Section has plenty of solid information on all things Bass including angling at night.

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/night_bass_fishing_tips.html

The bottom of that page (linked) there are more night bassing articles as well.

A-Jay

[mrmacwvu1]

The first fish I caught was with my great grandfather my grandfather my father and brother. I have known no other way of life. Since then all have passed other than my brother. Now it is him and his son. It should always be passed down. To me it is like breathing.

[crypt]

amen to that 

[Buffdaddy54]

I love being outdoors, not a hunter nor a true angler yet, but I love being outdoors. In fishing I love the aspect of "it's just you" If you catch a fish "it's you" if you miss a fish "it's you" there is no one else taking the credit nor is there anyone else to take the blame. Same way with golf. There is this feeling you get being alone outdoors with just you and your creator. Very humbling know that while you are out there the world does not stop. 

When im walking my dog in the woods there is such a peaceful feeling that engulfs me that it is hard to put into words. Same feeling I get when I fish. I used to think that it sucked not having a boat but now I have come to enjoy the world around me, trees and their different make ups, flowers, snakes, bugs, Sky,so many things I used to take for granted. Now I relish every opportunity and I agree with others here, for me it's not about catching fish, if that happens great. It's more about being out and enjoying what are creator has gifted us with.

The earth and the heavens truly do declare the glory of our creator.

 

now I'm off toBP to appease the bait monkey??

[Bass Turd]

... because it's cheaper than therapy... mostly...

[Luna2406]

2 hours ago, Buffdaddy54 said:

I used to think that it sucked not having a boat but now I have come to enjoy the world around me, trees and their different make ups, flowers, snakes, bugs,

-Im with you all the way...minus the snakes...haha i have a fear of them and it seems like lately I can't go anywhere without seeing them. 

[Catt]

On 5/20/2016 at 3:45 PM, A-Jay said:

Sent you a PM -

Didn't want to hijack the thread.

A-Jay

 

Alright not secrets!

Start a new thread?

[lmbfisherman]

Relaxing, fun, challenging, collecting gear and most of all the hunt for the big one.

[A-Jay]

8 hours ago, Catt said:

Alright not secrets!

Start a new thread?

OK ~ I'll start an "Everything Night Fishing Thread" in a bit

But we both know who the Night Bassing Rock Star is & it's not me.

Once it's up I'd certainly appreciate some of your incite.

A-Jay

[Catt]

41 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

OK ~ I'll start an "Everything Night Fishing Thread" in a bit

But we both know who the Night Bassing Rock Star is & it's not me.

Once it's up I'd certainly appreciate some of your incite.

A-Jay

You know I will!

[racedad]

It relaxes me and frees my mind of all the day to day BS.

[Bankbeater]

I like getting out by myself, and leaving everything behind for a while.  Out on the water it's just me, nature, and the bass.

[scaleface]

My dad is my fishing partner and got me fishing    as a toddler . When we would travel somewhere all I wanted to do is fish at all the bodies of water I saw and he   allowed me if possible . Luckily I grew up two miles from the Mississippi river and my parents would let me to go about anytime , by myself . Bass fishing is something that I slowly got into . I spent many years cutting my teeth on bluegills , bullheads , crappie , channel cats , carp...

Dad worked for the corp of engineers at a Lock and Dam. Lots of time I would go to work with him , night or day and fish below it for eight hours . How lucky could a kid get .  

 My fishing  partners birthday was yesterday  and hes in a nursing home now , unable to get out . It breaks my heart everytime he says he would like to go fishing . 

 

 

[Luna2406]

When I started this thread I didnt expect to read some of the stories I have read. Guess another reason I fish is the fishing community in general, I have yet to meet another fisherman I do not like. I've never run into a fisherman that isn't friendly and isn't all about helping a newbie out. If I'm ever out on the water and I see kids fishing, I stop and give them bags of baits just to keep their passion going. Thanks for sharing some of your experiences with us, its awesome hearing where people come from and what has shaped them into the person they are today. Tight lines everyone!! Looking forward to reading many more stories about what got us hooked on this amazing past time. 

[Willbroberg]

Found this in one of my textbooks I think. Just about sums it up for me. I enjoy my own company sometimes, and can take along a friend at other times. Looking into the water knowing something is in there and figuring out how to bring it out. It's like a constant puzzle.

[the reel ess]

On 5/22/2016 at 9:13 AM, scaleface said:

My dad is my fishing partner and got me fishing    as a toddler . When we would travel somewhere all I wanted to do is fish at all the bodies of water I saw and he   allowed me if possible . Luckily I grew up two miles from the Mississippi river and my parents would let me to go about anytime , by myself . Bass fishing is something that I slowly got into . I spent many years cutting my teeth on bluegills , bullheads , crappie , channel cats , carp...

Dad worked for the corp of engineers at a Lock and Dam. Lots of time I would go to work with him , night or day and fish below it for eight hours . How lucky could a kid get .  

 My fishing  partners birthday was yesterday  and hes in a nursing home now , unable to get out . It breaks my heart everytime he says he would like to go fishing . 

 

 

I have that same boat, Procraft F/S, but mine's red. And I can relate about the fishing partner. My dad's gotten old and doesn't want to fish anymore. Says he's just too old and tired. My fishing buddy's dad has Alzheimer's and he's unable to go. So we're in the same boat, so to speak.