Craptastic Trip.....

[BucketmouthAngler13]

Yesterday everthing went wrong. In the course of 7 hours I cought 8 dinks. And I left the pond $260 of tackle lighter. I lost almost all the line I have left and my new line isn't coming intill saterday, and I lost 10 hooks and now I'm down to 3, and I dropped my last Owner hooks into the drink off of a log.

Now if that wasn't bad enough, I was fishing my swimbait combo, when all the sudden my line jerks during a cast and my one and only bluegill goes sailing into the wild blue yonder.

If all that wasn't bad enough, I find out that my line jerked back becuase my reel had something busted inside the brakes! (it wasnt becuase of backlash)

So I start to take my reel apart out on the log, but then I remember that sean was doing just that when he lost his drag cap for his shimano. So I go up to the bank and lean my rod up against a tree, figuring that I would deal with it later.

Well after a while, we moved to a different spot. I forgot my rod, and when I rembered I just figured I would get it on the way back. Well on the way back, I forgot again. By the time I rememberd, it was dark and I was already late for getting home. I went and looked for it but couldn't find it. This mourning I went and looked for it, AND IT WASNT THERE!

Now if that isnt "craptastic" I dont know what is. I spent my hard earned, back broken, sweat and blood $200 for that combo. :'( Any slim chance I had of catching the state record this year are shot. Infact, what makes things even worse, is that I hadn't even cought a fish on it yet.

There was two other fisherman at the pond and I'm usuming they took it. If I ever see them again they better hand it over quick if they know whats heathly. That rod was my pride and my joy.

I dont mean to rant, but this week has been one "of those weeks". My mom is in the hospital, my dad closed the trunk on my brand new MP3 player, now this.

[tallydude]

Wow. You are definitely having a bad week.

[The Unabasser]

bummer man....you are having a bad week....hope your Mom is doing OK

[bassholebuster14]

ooooo that sucks bad

[BucketmouthAngler13]

to be honest i feel bad for ya but really who leave a 200 dollar combo sitting against a tree. that thing would be at my side all the time. u obviously weren't using heavy enough line for the swimbait so thats our bad choice again.  hope you find it but really dont be mad at them for picking it up i have found fishing setups sitting around and atfer i wait  and wait for someone to come back for it i say oh well better me than someone else finding it

why do you believe u need that combo to catch a state record?

I was using 30lb powerpro. I have no idea why it snapped. I left the rod against the tree beucase thats the only place I could put it. (i was fishing off a log) We all left out fishing stuff there and went down the bank a ways, and when we came back I forgot my rod becuase It was down by the log and not on the trail.

And my chances of catching a 12lb 0oz bass in NJ are higher if I'm fishing swimbaits.

And to add one more thing to the list, I was running up the stairs two seconds ago and I slipped and the railing fell of when I grabbed it and smash into my knee. :

[BucketmouthAngler13]

you sound like a drama queen to me, man up

How is telling fellow bass fishermen how my trip went in detail being a "drama queen"? I'm not saying it wasn't my fault its missing, infact I could have easily kept it from happening. But it did happen. And I posted it here for the same reason you posted about your really good trip. To get positive responses.

[s_self88]

you sound like a drama queen to me, man up

How is telling fellow bass fishermen how my trip went in detail being a "drama queen"? I'm not saying it wasn't my fault its missing, infact I could have easily kept it from happening. But it did happen. And I posted it here for the same reason you posted about your really good trip. To get donated equipment out of pity.

Fixed it for ya.

[captbob]

The power pro "snapped" at the leader knot??? Can't tie braid/leader any ole way, braid cuts. Albright knot. Sorry bout your run of lousy luck, just proved it can come in more than 3's. Now you deserve a PB to balance the scale's.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

you sound like a drama queen to me, man up

You sound like someone picking on a young kid to me....

Geez. Ease up on the kid.

I am all about sniffing out fakes and beggars.....he just doesn't seem to fit the mold. Just like you said, NJFISHINGGUY, if you find a combo laying around the pond....good for you.

If he happens to get something from someone with the means to provide it to him, good for him.

Wayne

[BucketmouthAngler13]

you sound like a drama queen to me, man up

How is telling fellow bass fishermen how my trip went in detail being a "drama queen"? I'm not saying it wasn't my fault its missing, infact I could have easily kept it from happening. But it did happen. And I posted it here for the same reason you posted about your really good trip. To get donated equipment out of pity.

Fixed it for ya.

Just for in information, I have been offered free stuff here recently and refused. I'm not here for stuff.

Besides, if your only rod broke and you couldn't afford a new one, and someone wanted to help you and send you one, wouldn't you acept? Thats what I did last summer, and I dont see why everyone thinks I'm a sucker.

[BucketmouthAngler13]

The power pro "snapped" at the leader knot??? Can't tie braid/leader any ole way, braid cuts. Albright knot. Sorry bout your run of lousy luck, just proved it can come in more than 3's. Now you deserve a PB to balance the scale's.

I wasnt using a leader. I tied it directly to the eye with a double loop Uni knot. Besides it didn't break at the knot, it broke about half way. I checked my line the night before and It was fine, so I'm not sure what caused it to fail.... :-/

[BucketmouthAngler13]

...he has done some things to annoy me purposly....

Like what?

I never did anything to annoy anyone on purpose on this forum.

[BaitMS]

DOH!!!

[flechero]

njfishinguy and s_self,

You guys are proof that age and maturity are completely independent of one another.  

[SPEEDBEAD.]

well im not an old man by any means most of you wuld call me a kid also lol. but i talk to the kid other than here and he has done some things to annoy me purposly so i dont mind busting his chops haha.

Maybe while referring to you maturity level....

He has done some things to annoy me purposely?

Even with that being said, in the grand scheme of things does it really affect your life that dramatically? I doubt it.

If it does....i think you may have some things to discuss with your doctor.  

[BucketmouthAngler13]

...he has done some things to annoy me purposly....

Like what?

I never did anything to annoy anyone on purpose on this forum.

dude i had to block you on aim for months becuase you were being stupid lol

There is nothing "LOL" about it. I dont have and never did know why you blocked me. Tell me exactly what i did? I'm a open book. If I was wrong, then tell me. Dont go around making false comments.

Muddyman once said "all a bunch of great guys that really care" refering to this forum. I think he needs to change that "all" to "most".

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Was that really too difficult?

Seriously, I dont have a problem with you one bit. But, he is a rather young kid with a pretty good track record on here (as far as I know).

Everyone has bad days, weeks, months, years.....doesnt necessarily mean they are looking for a handout, but I GUARANTEE they are not looking to get their problems discredited either.  Say some words of encouragement, or if you dont feel up to it.....dont say anything at all.

This is supposed to be a special "club" that people feel free to share their triumphs as well as their defeats....kinda difficult when there is a possibility of an inconsiderate member telling you "Good for you, you deserve it"

Wayne

(off the soapbox now)  

[s_self88]

njfishinguy and s_self,

You guys are proof that age and maturity are completely independent of one another.

Trust me, others were thinking it, I just actually posted it.

[bassmasta7]

Sorry for your loss bucketmouth. I have never lost anything that was $200 but i can imagine how it feels. It sounds like you have had a terrible week but i would get back out there because it can only get better from here.

I dont know what is wrong with some people. Pickin fights with one of the more respected members on here. If you guys dont have anything nice or helpful to say, you dont have to post anything about it. It did not sound like he was asking for free equipment, it sounded like he just needed to vent and knew the people here would listen and maybe make him feel a little bit better. Some of those comments are uncalled for.

[edbassmaster]

Dude sorry, but you are the funniest storyteller...I know its true, but you make it sound like a movie. You should be a writer...hahaha. Seriously though, sorry for the lost rod.

[BucketmouthAngler13]

wow man im sorry to hear that. hope it turns up for ya and and everything works out.

better guys.......

Why did you delete your post? Couldn't accept the truth? I'm sorry but that is uncalled for.

S_Self

Trust me, others ARE thinking it. They can think what they want. It is one thing to misunderstand, and Its another thing to misunderstand and go around saything what your misunderstanding. If you think I'm a sucker looking for freebes, then pm me about it like a man. We could have a civil conversation and cleared things up.

[turkeyhunter2112]

then pm me about it like a man.

lmao, the internet sure is serious business.

[BucketmouthAngler13]

then pm me about it like a man.

lmao, the internet sure is serious business.

When your on a forum with alot of friends, and someone starts dissing you for somthing you didn't do, then yes you are correct.

edbassmaster:

lol glad somone found humor. I was reading over my post and found it kind of funny myself. Its kinda like when you fall of a log and smash your nuts. It really stinks, but then afterward its funny in a way.

[edbassmaster]

I knew you were just venting...it sucks to lose any fishing stuff. Last week I was at a lake fishing the banks with two rods. I had my favorite baitcasting combo resting on a tree and walked a couple hunred yards away...I suddenly realized I left it and ran all the way back and thank God it was there. Your a good dude. Talk to ya man...and keep an eye on your tackle.

[mainebasser]

Dude- that sucks. I know you've heard it before, but it can only get better from here. Sometimes the powers that be test your resolve before rewarding you with something great. It's their way of making sure you don't forget to appreciate the good stuff- like a 12lb bass.