Do You REALLY Enjoy Fishing?

[padon]

3 hours ago, tracker01 said:

You know fishing own’s you when,,,,,,, your skunked at the end of the day and still look forward to fishing tomorrow.

That’s me, and I’m in my 70’s. A lot of water has passed under that bridge.

exactly.sometimes when its getting dark and i havent caught a fish in hours i think 'man if i just had another hour i could figure them out."

[J Francho]

10 minutes ago, Bankc said:

Is that an AC-30 in the background?

Yes.  It's a reissue.  Also have a Crate Vintage Club 50w 1x12 with a hotwired head and Sovteks.  Michelle plays a Les Paul through it.  Jesse plays a Fender USA Custom through the AC30, but not before hitting around 30 effects pedals, lol.  

 

Have a listen if you want to hear the last release from my prog band:

https://theconcussed.bandcamp.com/album/bodies-boats

 

The last song, 5-6, is my favorite.

[TnRiver46]

28 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Yes.  It's a reissue.  Also have a Crate Vintage Club 50w 1x12 with a hotwired head and Sovteks.  Michelle plays a Les Paul through it.  Jesse plays a Fender USA Custom through the AC30, but not before hitting around 30 effects pedals, lol.  

 

Have a listen if you want to hear the last release from my prog band:

https://theconcussed.bandcamp.com/album/bodies-boats

 

The last song, 5-6, is my favorite.

One of my favorite lyrics from ray wylie Hubbard, “you know I’m funky and strip bar dirty and I like a les Paul through a vox AC30”

[Bankbeater]

I enjoy everything about fishing.  From getting skunked to the bait monkey, it's all good.

[slonezp]

I hate fishing. The only reason I frequent this forum is because of all the single ladies.

[ATA]

On 1/21/2021 at 12:09 AM, Biglittle8 said:

To me fishing is one of the most relaxing things a person can do. It is also one of the most exciting things. Not knowing what will be on the end of your line is like being a kid at Christmas for me. The satisfaction of picking the right lure or bait...The right presentation in the right spot is so gratifying. It's hard to not get caught up in all the technology and information that helps us become more successful at catching Bass. But in contrast , I also love watching my Grandkids fish or sitting down with a bobber and bait and catching some panfish. Sometimes I tend to forget that just being on or at the water(pond,lake or river) is a blessing no matter what I catch. I really do love fishing...Not just catching fish! *Disclaimer...Of Course I still seek that double digit Bass!?

Is it even a question? 

[Jaderose]

Of course I love fishing but I also get as much enjoyment out of just being in nature.  I get to see things that not a lot of others do.  I'm not talking about big, grandiose things, just nature being nature.  Seeing a riotous display of blooms in the spring that were not planted by man and do not care if a human ever sees them.  Seeing a momma raccoon teaching her babies how to wash food.  Having a platter sized snapping turtle surface next to my boat just to check me out.  I LOVE those things.  And THEN you get to feel the old familiar tug on the end of the line or see and feel the explosion on a frog.  Best thing in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[frogflogger]

Fishing allowed a blue collar kid to dream and learn. Over the years it has taken me to places from farm ponds and strip pits to the flats and the wall off Key West, to the  gulf stream and the Bahamas, to marlin off the coast of Haiti, bonefish, tarpon and permit in Belize,  marlin and swordfish off Kona.

While a multi species angler and/or guide in many roles, bass fishing has always been my passion and as an article in Marlin magazine pointed out bass fishing makes you a good angler for any species. So now on this end of it I bass fish and learn something dang near everytime I go out. They are the best fish.

[Deleted account]

I used to think I really liked fishing, then it turned out I actually liked catching, now I am convinced that It's just an addiction...

[FishinBuck07]

Love fishing?  Yeah I guess I do, I love being outdoors and fishing is the one thing that keeps me sane in a crazy world.  Like many have said, fishing has made it so I ha e seen things that many people never will.  I also love collecting tackle, so fishing gives me an excuse to do that as well.  I love everything about the sport of fishing, figuring the bass out, seeing things in nature that make you smile, and also the friendships that come from loving this sport!

[A-Jay]

Nope.

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A-Jay

 

[billmac]

I wouldn't say I am stressed when fishing, but I don't know that I would call it relaxing either.  I enjoy nature and fresh air, clean water, etc.  But I'm out there to catch fish, so that's what I'm doing.  Unless I'm in a school of something, I'm always on the move.  I usually regret when it's time to stop.  If I'm fishing with someone else, usually their call to quit comes before mine.  I don't like to stop for drinks or food.  I'll get them in the car on the way home.  I sometimes think I might have made a decent tournament fisherman.

 

That said, catching or not catching, I love fishing. I enjoy it thoroughly.  I've often come home wishing I had caught fish, but I've never come home wishing I hadn't gone fishing.

[jaimeastin]

I love fishing... Been fishing since I was 3 years old.  Everyone who knows me know that I need to fish a few times a week.  I don't need anyone with me and it  can be for 5 minutes or 5 hours... It does not matter.  I don't care how big or small...  I fish for bass, but when I get tired of bass fishing, I change species and it is all over again.  

 

With this being said, since I started hunting 3 years ago fishing has finally met its match.  I cannot explain it... I think it is only because hunting has a  season and I fish year round.  But you never know what is about to pop out... or nothing at all.  You can lure fish in, but animals you have to be on their time and pay attention.

 

I remember growing up and talking about fishing and my friends who hunted always said "they cant wait for hunting season".  I did not understand till now... I'll be fishing saying i cannot wait for hunting season.  When I hunt, I take a fishing rod in the truck... I will fish during breaks.  LOVE BEING OUTDOORS and taking food from nature... The only thing fishing has over hunting is you can throw the fish back... Hunting, when you don't want to eat... you don't hunt!

[Sam]

Yes, I really enjoy fishing, even when I am not catching anything.

 

Seeing nature's beauty is a great way to relax and see what the birds and other animals are doing.

[Jaderose]

2 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

The only thing fishing has over hunting is you can throw the fish back... Hunting, when you don't want to eat... you don't hunt!

You could always just take a camera

[Jaderose]

23 hours ago, Jaderose said:

Of course I love fishing but I also get as much enjoyment out of just being in nature.  I get to see things that not a lot of others do.  I'm not talking about big, grandiose things, just nature being nature.  Seeing a riotous display of blooms in the spring that were not planted by man and do not care if a human ever sees them.  Seeing a momma raccoon teaching her babies how to wash food.  Having a platter sized snapping turtle surface next to my boat just to check me out.  I LOVE those things.  And THEN you get to feel the old familiar tug on the end of the line or see and feel the explosion on a frog.  Best thing in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ha...even now looking at pictures I took and places I've caught fish, I look at these pictures and think.."Oooooo....I'd cast to that stump or under that overhang."  I HAVE!  I DO!  It's an addiction...lol

[NoShoes]

I enjoy fishing until I’m finding I’m not catching. I’m okay with 2 or 3 fish days, getting skunked a couple trips in a row I get frustrated and need to step back. 
 

... but I always come back though. 

[jaimeastin]

On 1/23/2021 at 12:50 PM, Jaderose said:

You could always just take a camera

Well, I do go and just watch nature.  Very thrilling the closer they get and go without spotting me.  I film sometimes.  

[Fred Allen]

I only started fishing again in August and I am going nuts now that I cant fish. I got so used to fishing every week that now I dont know what to do. I cant even enjoy anything any more I just want to fish. Soon as the ice melts im going to be crying of happiness. 

[The Maestro]

It's not bad.

[schplurg]

Sometimes when I'm on my front porch I'll pretend the street is water and imagine spots I would cast to - under that tree across the street, between two parked cars... I do this in a lot of places actually. I really enjoy fishing.

[Trox]

On 1/21/2021 at 10:29 AM, Fishnski48 said:

For me it starts the night before getting all my "toys" ready, making sure I have the gear, cigars and lunch packed and made.  Getting up the next morning and getting to the water just as the sun comes up, throwing the first cast and spending the next few hours fishing and catching.  Even if the catching isn't great, the experience always is, fish generally don't live in ugly places.  I'm fortunate because I can do this 12 months of the year.

This right here... Even the quiet roads at 4 or 5am

[WRB]

Some things are in our DNA heritage that drives us towards the goal we were borne to do. 

My heritage is on my fathers side is 40/30% Highland Scot and Irish, my father was a naturalized citizen. Mothers side is DAR (1705 Daughters of the Revolution)  western European and Dutch/German.  All my relatives were outdoors people. Hunting and fishing is a big part of me.

I grew up fishing for everything that swam. I like all types of fishing from backpacking Golden Trout fly fishing to big game marlin and fun a fishing. Bass fishing was at my doorstep conveniently available and willing to strike a wide range of lures and baits. I like boats and gadgets that also factor into bass fishing. My life long goal was to catch the World Record Bass, that goal is now beyond mt grasp. 

Today it’s hard to get motivated to fish.

Tom

[volzfan59]

I too love fishing, mainly smallmouth Bass fishing. Before retiring from Law Enforcement, I truly believe that fishing kept me sane at times. For me, it was an escape, especially if it was one of "those days/ weeks". I have been known to go out, simply to be away, by myself. Kind of like Henry David Thoreau said, "Many men fish all their lives without knowing that it's not the fish they were after".

I've been fishing since I was about six or seven. I'm 61 now.

[roadwarrior]

I like fishing, but I like catching more.