Whats your favorite part of bass fishing?

[GeneinTX]

I love the time I get to spend with my 15 year old son. This is true quality time. Even if he does try to fish the front of the boat with me. He tangles all of my rods and gets in my way constantly. Luckily he isn't as accurate with his casting as I am so I always hit the sweet spots before he does. We get to discuss alot and have a great time.

Just this past Saturday morning, as I went to step onto the bow of the boat, he pulled the boat back and out of my path...... luckily the water was about 69.7 degees. I went butt over tea kettle into the water. Luckily for him he was about 50 feet away before he stopped! he has now told everyone in Central Texas this story. I went and changed in the truck and he tried again and got it. We had a good day fishing. Strange but true.

I also love nature and surface feeding fish, but I hope that all my life I will get to fish with my son. I hope that he lives near by when he gets older and that we always have the bond that we do.

[Catt]

That small still voice that says, look around, I created of this just for your enjoyment  

[Avalonjohn44]

The quiet solitude, the smell of anise on my fingertips, and the zing of my drag as a fish strips line.  And, if they're not biting in the summertime, a quick dip to cool off.

[Guest avid]

Lately it's been finding all the tackle I've lost in the past two years  

[bassassinator]

It is just too cool to tell your buddy....see that log over there, there is a fish in there, I make the pitch and bam! I called the shot! 8-)

[Rattlinrogue]

I love being on the water right when it starts getting light in the morning,and the bass start hitting the top.Throw that topwater bait and wait for that first bass of the day.

[fishing man]

my favorite part of bass fishing is the surprise of a bass hitting my line while im carnking a rattle trap threw the water and then i just feel everything stop for that one second, and it feels like everything around you stops with it, then the fish starts fighting like crazy.  ;D

[Bassboy15]

I like yelling at my dad to get the camera!!! ;D

[dink]

That sound of fishing line cutting through the water like a knife through hot butter.

Reading this thread has been quite enjoyable.  Whoever said man has detached himself from Nature has never met a bass fisherman.

Kudos to you, Fivebass.

dink

[michbass]

Just being able to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Nothing beats the feeling of the warm sun on a cool spring or fall day. It is like being in another world where I can leave my worries behind. Ten hours on a lake always seem to fly by way too soon.

[Davefromwarwick]

getting away from the hustle and bustle of the neighboorhoods

9even if they are only a couple yards away llol ;D)

and the feeling of having a big bass on

the best feeling is landing a huge bass and watching it swim off to be caught another day.

[senko_77]

I really love the sound of a motor getting up on plane.  That loud rouring sound.  It's just awesome.

My other favorite part is when you first hook a fish and it's a good one, it makes that initial surge from the shock of the hookset and your rod really strains but you have no idea how good it is.

[foul hooked]

I like reading all the little clues about where they should be, then finding them there.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

OK, I'll be the guy to say it,....SHOWIN' OFF!!

*Like being Glenn and hitting a 9 in front of a bunch of the boys.

*Like today when I was describing how it would go down and then casting and making it happen exactly as you called it,....repeatedly

*Like being Fluke and being able to tell your friend who is working and just called you on the cell that you've got 30+ fish in the boat, they're feeding on a stable supply of bait and he's in the right spot at the right time.

*Like being Fishchris on the ride home with digi pics just waiting to be shown in "My Tournament"

*Like being Senko77 and not just showing up to play but winning,....often

*Like being Triton21 and having a beautiful 9 w/ a great story that you just yanked from the livewell to show everyone back at camp

*Like Randall or Jim B. or George W or Tom R., putting a customer on a fish of a lifetime

etc

etc

[Rob G.]

I love the taste of bass, fried.  Bass eggs taste much like caviar too.  j/k.

[Pa Angler]

Getting away from the Rat Race plain and simple.

[abelfisher]

To me, the favorite part is the whole experience.  From the time I get up on Saturday mornings, anticipating the day.  Loading the boat up, getting everything ready.  Even the drive is a good experience usually 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Then getting on

the water and trying to put all the knowledge and experience to work.  Really exciting when what I've learned from reading and just fishing, starts paying off.  So for me its the whole day, nothing on my mind but fishing before, during and after.  I love being able to tell my wife and kids the experinces I had on the water.  Its really cool when my 24 yr old son can join me.

Also, during the week, getting things ready for the next trip.   I try to take a few moments after each trip and ask myself, "What did I learn today?"    

Fishing to me has become addictive.  I need it every week.  

What have I created?? ;D