the bass obsession...

[bassmasta07]

everyone i know keeps complaining about my fishing addiction/obsession and all i really think about besides god and the important stuff is bass , bass , and all types of fishing. is it normal to go fishing everyday and  think about fish 24/7 ?

[Guest avid]

It depends.

Have you reached puberty?  8-)

[Marty]

everyone i know keeps complaining about my fishing addiction/obsession and all i really think about besides god and the important stuff is bass , bass , and all types of fishing. is it normal to go fishing everyday and  think about fish 24/7 ?

Yes, but take into account that I am not considered normal by many who know me.

[Raul]

Please define "normal".

[Bass Smacker]

 At your age all I thought about was girls girls and then fishing. But every one is diffrant

as long as fishing isn't inerfering with you school work you should be ok...

 just my.02    

[Long Mike]

By Definition:

An obsession is an unwelcome, uncontrollable, and persistent idea, thought, image, or emotion that a person cannot help thinking even though it creates significant distress or anxiety.

I'll leave it up to you to figure out what course of action you should take, but my personal opinion is that you need to get a life.  There is recreation (fishing), and then there is the real world (everything else).  Very seldom are they one and the same.

[IdahoLunkerHunter]

People will always have different opinions. Just because you think about fishing all the time doesn't make you abnormal. Many teens are very intense about what they like to do. Some think of football, girls, cars, baseball  etc... Your's just might be fishing. I fished 4-5 days a week in high school and which I still try to do today. Some say I might be addicted, but I have many friends that sit infront of the tv for 5 hours watching sports everyday. Make sure you get your school work done first, because having that diploma is a ticket. Don't let an obsession take over your life also. You need to have friends and a social life because it's important at your age. But I am sure there are other kids at your school that fish the same amount as you. Fishing can be a good experience and it can land some great conversations. Hell, I met my wife, introduced her to bass fishing, and now she loves it!

[bassmasta07]

yea i think alot about girls , and i make really good grades and i have a good social life , its just this fishing thing...

[Baconstrip]

 There is recreation (fishing), and then there is the real world (everything else).

What you do for recreation is what you should obsess about IMO.

[Rob G.]

It depends.

Have you reached puberty? 8-)

Funny stuff!!  Sounds like this guy knows my wife.  Hey!  Just one minute here.  LOL

[Siefer]

Well I'm obsessed with fishing as well, I have a good social life but I don't make good grades. Matter of fact I dropped out of highschool. I was sent to YDC when I was 14 and it cost me to stay back 2 years of my highschool. So I dropped out and I'm now waiting my 6 months, to get in CPCC (a community college) to get my Adult Highschool Education Diploma. No its not the same things as a GED it is a Charlotte Mecklenburg Highschool Diploma. From there, I will go to College in Computer Technology, Bio Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Right now I have no job and waiting for my 18 birthday so I can go get a job laying Carpet. That is my trade of skills next to Computers. I have built 23 computers for various people I have also been doing Case mods for computer cases. www.mnpctech.com Reason I tell my short life story to you is my obsession when I was 14 was hanging out with my "cool" friends smoking pot, selling firearms that we would steal from others. Look where my obsession landed me, in YDC. So what the one guy said about a "Social Life" may not always be a good thing. Just make sure you find a good bunch of people. As far as letting your obsession interfere with school work. I say who cares. You can mess up while your in highschool. Just get a GED/AHED most colleges will accept both of those. Most jobs accept College degrees. Conclusion have fun doing what you want while you can and if it messes up your school don't sweat it too much just do like I said. I mean be serious are parents going to be ticked off that you were out fishing? You could be doing a lot worse like smoking meth out of a light bulb.

My suggestion though would be, fish but don't let it interfere with school. Friends well they can always be replaced later on in life so don't get too attached to them. By all means associate with people though, or you will just be the guy that talks to nobody and everyone picks on.

P.S I just recently stopped smoking Pot because I have found something else that entertains me more than a relaxation "high"...FISHING!!! Plus after you smoke a bag you have nothing to show for it besides dead brain cells. Atleast if you spend it on fishing you can show off your new rod and reel to your buddy's. Though I do hit a "j" every now and again just I don't buy it anymore.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

If i weren't trying to get on the water at every possible opening, the folks around me would be concerned, not the other way around.  

Personally, I think it is very healthy to have a passion that involves interacting with your environment in a positive way.

If you were obsessed with beating up homeless people, ....then I'd be concerned.  

[senile1]

yea i think alot about girls , and i make really good grades and i have a good social life , its just this fishing thing...

If all of the above are true, and your "obsession" doesn't interfere with handling your responsibilities, then you shouldn't be worried.  

[.ghoti.]

Your job right now, young man, is to make good grades. Sounds like you're doing just fine. Keep it up, and fish all you want. They'll make more.

Cheers,

GK

[Catt]

Obsession!

I aint got no sticking obsession!

Addiction!

I anit got no sticking addiction!

Passion: a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept

Now that my boy is what you have  

[Bass Smacker]

Obsession!

I aint got no sticking obsession!

Addiction!

I anit got no sticking addiction!

Passion: a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept

Now that my boy is what you have

100% correct.

[loricarl94]

Normal is just a cycle on the washing machine!! ;

[tbone31]

Just remember fishing is a hobby unless you fish B.A.S.S. and are getting paid for it. I would fish every day if i could, but I'm not addicted because i know it's a hobby that is so much fun!!

[hi_steel_basser]

So what if your obsessed with fishing? I am, all my friends know it, My boss knows, and it doesn't matter as long as I can do my job. Like the man said earlier, there are alot worse things in the world. Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.

[bassmasta07]

So what if your obsessed with fishing? I am, all my friends know it, My boss knows, and it doesn't matter as long as I can do my job. Like the man said earlier, there are alot worse things in the world. Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.

i like the way you put it.

[Bassassasin12]

I am around your age and can understand what you are saying. I am the type of person that when I get into something and I like it, I REALLY get into it. It becomes my passion to be better at whatever it is I may be doing. This applies to obtaining good grades in school as well because it is a goal of mine to have a good job and make good money. When I first started bass fishing I became hooked instantly, and I am sure that happened to almost everyone on this board as well or else they wouldn't be here. I can honestly say I have tried as hard as possible to improve my fishing skills and this also applies to basketball which I also have a passion for developing my game in that.

I guess what I am trying to say is don't ever be ashamed to be dedicated to something you enjoy doing. Just continue to pursue pursue pursue. Who knows what bass fishing may lead you to? Don't think of it as an addiction but rather as what other posters have said, purely passion. You have a PASSION for bass fishing if you can't stop thinking about it and want to be out on the water all the time... and there is absolutly nothing wrong with that.  I think all of us here at BassResource.com have this same feeling as you do, thats why we signed up for this forum.

[bassmasta07]

I am around your age and can understand what you are saying. I am the type of person that when I get into something and I like it, I REALLY get into it. It becomes my passion to be better at whatever it is I may be doing. This applies to obtaining good grades in school as well because it is a goal of mine to have a good job and make good money. When I first started bass fishing I became hooked instantly, and I am sure that happened to almost everyone on this board as well or else they wouldn't be here. I can honestly say I have tried as hard as possible to improve my fishing skills and this also applies to basketball which I also have a passion for developing my game in that.

I guess what I am trying to say is don't ever be ashamed to be dedicated to something you enjoy doing. Just continue to pursue pursue pursue. Who knows what bass fishing may lead you to? Don't think of it as an addiction but rather as what other posters have said, purely passion. You have a PASSION for bass fishing if you can't stop thinking about it and want to be out on the water all the time... and there is absolutly nothing wrong with that.  I think all of us here at BassResource.com have this same feeling as you do, thats why we signed up for this forum.

yep

[bubbler]

Your tellin me.

My mind constantly goes over everything about fishing24/7.

I have an addiction and I alloways will.

[BucketmouthAngler13]

I stay up late at night looking at the BPS catalog.

I sit in bed thinking about catching fish.

I spend all afternoon fishing or doing somthing fishing related.

My allowances are for funding my fishing "passion" and for that only. (exept tithe)

I dont watch TV at all. Exept fishing shows at a friends house once in a blue moon.

The only reason I do my school is so I can go fish and I can later get a job so I can buy more fishing stuff.

The only site I visit reguraly is BassResource.com.

I wear my clothes to be comfertable when fishing, not to look nice.

I spend my evenings twittling with tackle and reading about fishing and mysteries.

I'd rather fish than play video games, chat online, BMX/skateboard, or other "cool" stuff.

Some people call this the baitmonkey, others call it the "bug". I think passion is the right word.

[Shakes]

Please define "normal".

There is no "normal." Didn't you ever seen the movie Angus?  ;D

I'm completely obsessed with bass fishing. No other fishing, but when it comes to bass... well, I'm sure you understand. My wife gives me this look every time I leave to head for the water. I know some of you can relate.