Fish Chris Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I guess most of my life (except for the time when I'm already on the water ;-) involves some level of fishing fever..... but sometimes it's worse than at others. This morning it's worse ! I joked on another thread, about coming here, as being like group therapy :-) I mean, when I walk into my work place and tell them, "I need a fishing fix REALLY bad" ! They usually just laugh.... but it really kills me, because they just don't / couldn't possibly understand ! I wonder if anybody has ever seen a psychiatrist for "fishing addiction" ? I mean, when you consider that fishing has undoubtedly ruined at least a few careers, relationships, etc. it has to be a very serious thing sometimes, huh ? But then, I think about what they tells alcoholics and addicts..... Nobody can make them stop. They have to "want to stop"....... And darnit.... I don't want to stop ! :-) Oh well. What's a fishin' fool to do ? Peace, Fish Only 1 1/2 more days :-) Quote
Bassassasin12 Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I am like that during the winter because up here in NY there is a little bass fishing wrecker called ice and I am only able to go ice fishing like once a month. I know what you are saying. Sitting in school during a sunny day kills me too. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 Rehab is for quitters!! Don't even entertain the thought,lol. We get the fever bad here in the northeast. Frozen water makes it hurt real bad! Quote
dwhite Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 If I have to sit home more then 3 nights during the season I am the same way The Fix is needed people @ work just think im a loon as well I guess unless they are bass fisherpersons they can not understand in the hard water times here in the northeast I turn to online gaming in the winter to curb some of the cabin fever.. Quote
George Welcome Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I definitely feel bad for you: as a matter of fact, so bad that I am heading to the lake right now with the trip being dedicated to you. Thanks! All I wanted to do was watch TV. Quote
CJ Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 Well I have been fishing a bit lately but I still haven't gotten my fix in a couple of weeks.I haven't caught a fish over 5 lbs. in almost 2 weeks.The lake I fish has been dropping,the weather has been funky,the fish are scattered,and I need a fix.I guess it's like a drunk going to the bar to find out all they have is soda! :-/ Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I turn to online gaming in the winter to curb some of the cabin fever.. Those videos we make help too. Also we plan our yearly trip for the 3rd week in March to break up the winter a bit. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted September 3, 2006 Super User Posted September 3, 2006 WELL FISH, I'VE HAD THE SAME ADDICTION FOR 52 OF MY 57 YEARS. EVER SINCE MY DAD TOOK ME TO THE DETROIT RIVER IN 1954 TO FISH FOR PERCH. ONCE I FELT A FISH ON THE END OF MY LINE THAT WAS IT. I WAS HOOKED!!! THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD FISHING WITH MY DAD WAS HE WAS CONTENT CATCHING PAN FISH AND I WANTED TO CATCH BIG FISH. I AGREE THAT UNLES YOU ARE A FISHERMAN YOU DON'T OR CAN'T UNDERSTAND. I HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO GO OUT AND GET YOUR "FIX" SOON. GOOD FISHING, FALCON P.S. I'M GOING TO BE CHASING LAKE ST. CLAIR SMALLIES TOMORROW AT 7:00 A.M. (I'LL NAME THE FIRST ONE AFTER YOU) Quote
tipptruck1 Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I think I got you all beat. In a few weeks I will be come a over the road truck driver. I will be home only 4 days of the month. I will be also getting a ranger boat this comming spring/summer. The money will be great but no fising time. I will also not have any bills. Snice I will be only home a few nights a week iam not going to rent a home. The grandparents will let me stay at there house. Quote
anglerintraining Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I think the difference here, Fish, is that alcoholics & addicts need to give those substances up completely--moderation does not occur for them. Although one can, I suppose, become truly addicted to just about anything, the real question is: Does it cause a problem for you? Are you sacrificing important things like primary relationships &/or your job to focus on fishing? If not, then where's the problem? Life is about dealing w/limits at times--makes us appreciate the activity all the more! If so, then there obviously is a problem, but quitting fishing probably isn't the answer. Once a person could deal w/the life problems they're avoiding by fishing, I think they could most likely still maintain a passion for fishing w/o a problem. OK--I know everyone's thinking, "Oh, brother..." BUT I have a feeling that your question was serious in nature. When there have been things in my life that seem to take over & I'm feeling bad about it, there've always been other things that I'm avoiding. Even w/alcoholics (and I've known many), when they do quit, there is a lot still to figure out/deal with. Alcohol wasn't the original problem--it was the attempted solution. I'll shut up now. Quote
Fish Chris Posted September 4, 2006 Author Posted September 4, 2006 Thanks to all, and hey anglerintraining, in a certain sense, I was being serious ! I do go through bouts of fishing fever which are so bad, it feels like I have drank 10 big cups of strong coffee, then strapped into a chair, and not allowed to move ! But now, as far as your question > Are you sacrificing important things like primary relationships &/or your job to focus on fishing? < Oh absolutely I am ! I have been single for 10 years, and I refuse to get a 'real' Monday through Friday job..... But is this wrong, if these are calculated decisions ? I mean, I have had "serious relationships" and "serious, career type jobs"...... but all that did for me, was allow me to compare lifestyles, so that I would know how much happier I am, living the life that I am now ! :-) If I sounded like I was complaining about anything, it's that I can only manage to fish three 8 to 10 hour days a week, instead of five. Oh well. Fish Quote
Brian_Reeves Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Rehab is for quitters!! Don't even entertain the thought,lol. We get the fever bad here in the northeast. Frozen water makes it hurt real bad! Try going to Iraq for a year. ;D Quote
Valascus Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Thanks to all, and hey anglerintraining, in a certain sense, I was being serious ! I do go through bouts of fishing fever which are so bad, it feels like I have drank 10 big cups of strong coffee, then strapped into a chair, and not allowed to move ! But now, as far as your question > Are you sacrificing important things like primary relationships &/or your job to focus on fishing? < Oh absolutely I am ! I have been single for 10 years, and I refuse to get a 'real' Monday through Friday job..... But is this wrong, if these are calculated decisions ? I mean, I have had "serious relationships" and "serious, career type jobs"...... but all that did for me, was allow me to compare lifestyles, so that I would know how much happier I am, living the life that I am now ! :-) If I sounded like I was complaining about anything, it's that I can only manage to fish three 8 to 10 hour days a week, instead of five. Oh well. Fish I agree with Fish Chris here. I get bouts of crazy amounts of nervous energy if I haven't been fishing for a while, or haven't had a good fishing trip in a while. As far as "addictions" go fishing seems like a pretty harmless one to me. Yeah so ya don't have a serious job ...yeah so your single . So what? If yer happy then screw it all and quench those fishing fevers to your hearts content. I can't do that sometimes...between marriage, my 17 month old daughter, and work I sometimes just have to deal with the fever. But that's not that bad since I love spending time with my wife and daughter....work on the other hand... Quote
J-Salvati Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I feel ya...i hate the rain here in florida....i mean hurricanes > Quote
anglerintraining Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Thanks to all, and hey anglerintraining, in a certain sense, I was being serious ! I do go through bouts of fishing fever which are so bad, it feels like I have drank 10 big cups of strong coffee, then strapped into a chair, and not allowed to move ! But now, as far as your question > Are you sacrificing important things like primary relationships &/or your job to focus on fishing? < Oh absolutely I am ! I have been single for 10 years, and I refuse to get a 'real' Monday through Friday job..... But is this wrong, if these are calculated decisions ? I mean, I have had "serious relationships" and "serious, career type jobs"...... but all that did for me, was allow me to compare lifestyles, so that I would know how much happier I am, living the life that I am now ! :-) If I sounded like I was complaining about anything, it's that I can only manage to fish three 8 to 10 hour days a week, instead of five. Oh well. Fish Hey Fish, You're happy, you're not hurting anyone. How can this be a wrong decision? As for the uncomfortable "withdrawals", maybe try telling yourself what you would tell your best buddy. What would that be? Quote
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