Is there such a thing as too much fishing?

[bow3022]

I am currently a student in highschool, a jr. I get good grades, honor roll, good gpa. I never get in trouble at school, or with the police. I don't go out with friends much, don't do drugs, nothing bad. My only habit is going fishing, ALOT. Now, i go fishing about everyday, afterschool till yesterday. My mom yelled at me for going fishing to much, for the adults in this forum with children, how do u feel about this? I mean, im not doing anything bad, i go to school, afterschool go fishing, and im home at 7 by the latest.(Usually im home at 6ish when its dark). I myself do not think that this is bad at all. I've even heard by other people that i fish with(adults) wanting their kids to be like me. Just fishing and thats it.

[roadwarrior]

Sometimes adults have bad days. You need to sit down with your mom and discuss this, just like you are doing here on the Forum. I'm sure you two will work this out. Also, if you are really fishing all the time, maybe your mom just misses having you around.

[eastkybass]

My kids aren't that old but when they get that age I hope that all I have to worry about is that they need some fishing equipment replaced.  You seem to have your head on straight.  Maybe you should be out drinking partying and coming in late every night.  Maybe that would make her feel better. :

[bow3022]

I mean, sometimes i buy expensive stuff. My most expensive reel is 100$, but then again it was my money. My rods and reels, i pay for all of it. My parents don't even have to worry about replacing my equipment because i replace it myself.(if i needed to replace it..)

[Troutfisher]

If you do something all the time and never have a break, like if I fished every day for 5 weeks without not giving it a rest, you would get tired of it, and it would seem like a dull job that something exciting.

[Siebert Outdoors]

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Sometimes adults have bad days. You need to sit down with your mom and discuss this, just like you are doing here on the Forum. I'm sure you two will work this out. Also, if you are really fishing all the time, maybe your mom just misses having you around.

I agree,  went through the same thing.  As I got older and grew up I was still a little guy in my mom"s eyes.  Your growing up and wanting freedom from the nest.  She is just missing hanging out with you.    Just my opinion but if you really are fishing that much I would slack a bit and hang out with mom some.  Might not make alot of sense now but later down the road it will.

[powerman970]

Seems to me that your parents should be glad you have a hobby other than partying.  If it were my child, I would be glad he was making good grades, staying out of trouble and FISHING.

[Zel]

Your mom worries about you. I personally feel part of the growing up process, which will help you later on in life, involves a well-rounded environment Family, Education, Sociability, Decision Making, Responsibility, Physical Fitness and Spirituality. You seem to have the education part down, but if you're going fishing so much, how are your social skills and your other responsibilities? Maybe your mom cares a lot about you and worries about you. Worries you won't fit in if you don't get out and expand your horizons. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of worse things you can be doing, but as a parent we try and protect and lead our children down the right path. I remember when I was 16, I didn't think my mom and dad knew very much, but by the time I reached 20 (and got a little smater) it was remarkable how much they had learned.

[marlboroman]

Zel is right. Your mom is just worried, try finding a buddy to fish with and enjoy being with others, weather your fishing or playing sports or what ever. Make sure to have some MOM and DAD time, you will miss it if your not careful.

[NHfroggin]

i dont think you can ever fish to much. you are always learning new techniques and how to use different lures. the more you fish the better you will be just like anything else. and if your parents are worried about you spening too much money 1 shop at wally world 2 dont buy tons of gear at a time buy on or two things everytime you go. thats wat i do       my  2 cents

Bassmaster6

[bassmaster8100]

Im gonna agree with roadwarrior , discuss this with your parents. But from an anglers view you can never spend to much time on the water. The more time on the water the more you learn to sharpen your techniques, locate fish and just get that experience.

[bow3022]

I will NEVER EVER EVER get bored of fishing.  06' i went fishing everyday in the summer. I wake up at 12ish, eat, get out to the lake by no later than 3. Fish till 9, do my other activities, friends girls etc, and repeat.

Zel, only family i have here where i live, in the us is my parents and one brother and a cousin. As far as education, im doing pretty decently, i think. Decision making? Am i making a bad decision going fishing and staying out of trouble? Responsibility ties with education. I get my hw done, i get maintain good grades. Physical fitness, i play soccer, im in shape, i weigh 125lbs and i benchpress 140lbs. As far as i know, i am in shape. Spirituality, im gonna admit i got no idea what you're talking bout when u say that....haha

[extreme1018]

your mom is worried. being a parent myself i would much rather have my child out fishing instead of out drinking.no one else mentioned it but have you ever invited your mom and dad to go fishing with you. you will almost always create a memory that will last the rest of your lives. remember this one fact that im sure everone here with children will agree on

as you get older the things that once made you cry will make you laugh, and the things that once made you laugh will make you cry

[Catt]

It's momma's job to worry about you  

I would like to add that we have the finest bunch of youngster

[bigdog]

Ask your mom to go fishing with you someday..

[bassrogue]

I agree with RW and others. If you say "Nothing bad" and this is true then BRAVO! If fishing is your only vice then don't worry. Your mom just worries about her kid as all parents do. If this comes up again just remember, keep your cool explain the facts as you have explained to us. Communication is the key. Let her know how you feel and respect her opinion.

You started a great hobby way earlier than than I did. You have alot of time to fish ahead of you. Keep at it and this will work itself out.

IMHO, keep your cool when trying to talk with worried parents. If they are not there with you then they worry. It's just their nature  

BR  

[Guest avid]

If you would have asked this question a year ago, I would have given a resounding NO.

However after I retired I moved to florida and fished virtually every day.  

I now have chronic tennis elbow and a torn rotator cuff that will require a SECOND surgery.

Of course I was stupid and didn't listen to my body, but I can assure you, there is such a thing as too much fishing, and it hurts.

[Bluecraw]

I can only hope that my son likes to go fishing that much.  The more you fish, the more you stay out of trouble...I think you've proven that.

But, you're still young, she's your mom, you live in her house, you should live by her rules.  She'll see how much it bothers you not to go fishing and will snap out of it without you giving her a hard time.

Hang in there. :

[bow3022]

avid, no offense but, i do not think i have to worry about that till i am alittle older.

My parents do not fish. My mom is a chem engineer and my dad is a realtor. I got no clue where i got the fishing bug from, honestly. My brother, used to fish but hes grown out of it. I have been fishing since i was about in 2nd grade, so, for almost 10 years of my life, i have been fishing. Mom never picked up a rod, she doesn't like it, nor does my father. I guess its a mother's job to worry, but, im fishing! whats gonna happen to me, a cold at worst in cold weather. I've never got hooked, i never got cut during fishing. Although my skin on my thumb kinda gets torn up from lipping the bass. lol

[fourbizz]

All things in moderation, my friend.

[deepsessions]

socially fishing can take a toll on you as you don't have alot of interaction and you are often concentrating pretty hard...I've noticed this since I like to fish more by myself(due to wanting to stay out LONG hours despite the action) what I do now is take the radio out and listen to talk radio in one ear as it helps me focus on other things and allows me to work slower and more methodically.

my advice is to invite a girl every now and then and let her hold your rod   ;D :-* ;D 8-)

mom will always worry about her son

[bow3022]

lol leftcoast, that was a good one. I fish with my cousin, i never fish by myself. Yes socially it can take a toll, because often friday nights im out fishing instead of the mall, or party, or a friends house. But are you crazy? inviting a girl fishing...Maybe to go out to the lake a relax and enjoy the scenery, maybe pull out a string and catch a sunny lol. But i don't think i would invite a girl fishing, unless i see her fishing..lol

[deepsessions]

my girl likes to go fishing when its warm out....its actually pretty sexy seeing your lady fish in a bikini ofcourse that's all lost when she says I have to pee or I'm too hot. LMAO its funny I tend to use those same excuses after being in the mall after an hour.  ;D

[justfishin]

Fishing is a wonderful thing. I go as much as possible. Just remember, life is all about balance. You are young so try to experience all the good things life has to offer. Spend some time with your Mom doing something you both have a interest in. You will only have one Mom in life and when you get older and have a family of your own you won't have time to spend with her.

[Grey Wolf]

Talk to Mom and find out why she thinks you are fishing to much. You stated your parents don't fish.

I believe you and your parents need to find a middle road that makes both sides more comfortable.