Del from philly Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 a liked that last poll, here is another ------------------------------------------ WHATS A BETTER DAY ON THE WATER???? AND WHY? (a) The day where every other cast is a bass, just not very good ones.....dinks and med size bass...but action all day long (OR) ( The day where you dont catch nothing all day, and then BAM.....you get 1 in, a "lunker-sized" bass ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personally, im with ( even though i hate those slow days...... the way my flood starts flowing, and my hands start shaking when I might have my best one yet.....nothing compares to that.....that feeling of desperation "I NEED TO GET THIS FISH IN!" WHATS A BETTER DAY???? Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 17, 2007 Super User Posted October 17, 2007 Both. Why ? because fishing to me is not how many or how big, just being out there is what makes fishing so good. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted October 17, 2007 Super User Posted October 17, 2007 Hard question...I think I would pick the catching frequently, although I have days like only catching one big one in the early spring often. Quote
Mepps Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 Nothing like catching fish after fish, but as I stated in this thread http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1192545659 I'm kinda getting tired of the same old dinky fish. I'm torn! Quote
Brian_Reeves Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 A boat full of medium sized bass will put you in the money more often than one big one. I like the constant action because I know what I'm doing is working and if it stops working, I get to put the puzzle back together again. I find fishing enjoyable because it's constanly a puzzle. that and I get to collect squishy and shiney things with points on them Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 17, 2007 Super User Posted October 17, 2007 What I like are: Good ol' biguns and big ol' gooduns! Go big or go home. I would rather catch nothin' than snag little fish. Quote
Jake. Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 As Raul said, both. Being out there is what counts. Quote
surfer Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 It depends on how my last trip turned out. Since I caught 1 fish on my last trip out and it was a new PB I voted lots of fish. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted October 17, 2007 Super User Posted October 17, 2007 I fish for as big a fish as I can catch. I get skunked a lot because I'm not interested in dinks. JMHO Ronnie Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 17, 2007 Super User Posted October 17, 2007 If I can catch one big, my day is complete. I'd rather spend all day in search of a monster than catch a bunch of dinks. I guess I'm still looking for that trophy bass I have always wanted. Quote
jeremyt Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Since I am gaining confidence in bass fishing now, I feel better if I can catch a few fish versus hawgs at the moment. My best day so far has been about 8 bass, but the bite seems to be picking up a bit now. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 What I like are: Good ol' biguns and big ol' gooduns! Go big or go home. I would rather catch nothin' than snag little fish. gotta go with r.w. on this one!!! ;D Quote
Branuss04 Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I'm kinda torn on this one. So here is my opinion: If i'm fishing a body of water that I fish frequently and have caught many fish there before, I would rather catch one big fish all day. But if i'm fishing new water or water I have only fished rarely, i would rather catch more fish to build confidence. Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Honestly a tie for me I love 'em both All pumped whn landing the big one but bored on the days where I get skunked so I'd say a tie. I just love catching bass it is a blast and I'm not too proud to catch 10,11 or 12" er's. I have a blast with them all, just something about bass that fascinates me. Quote
Super User David P Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 Tough call, if it's 10lbs+ I'd take that FOR SURE! Quote
Super User islandbass Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 I don't wish to straddle the fence but depending on my circumstances, I like both. Sometimes I want to catch numbers to beat my record for a day. Sometimes I target big bass. Usually it goes like this: I spend the day goin' for big mama. Then as my fishing liberty approaches expiration, I start praying and hoping I catch anything, even a dink, because I don't like going home skunked. : ;D Quote
Davis Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 One fish rarley wins tournaments. Agreed but I don't fish tourneys so my answer is.......... The Lunker!!!! ;D Catching numbers is fun, but what puts that smile on my face for the rest of the day or weekend is that one monster that I was able to land. 8-) Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 One fish rarley wins tournaments. Not true, you are only looking at stringer tournaments. We have lots of Big Bass Splashs where an easy half million in cash and prizes are given away. Totally for amatuers only, no guides can fish on that lake if they have guided for pay within 90 days, no pros that have fished with and entry over 450.oo in calendar year. One fish can win you, an amatuer, 120,000.oo in cash and prizes. 2 years ago, remember the 11 year old that was the youngest to win over a 100,000.oo? 2009, on Sam Rayburn in April for 3 days, 25th aniv. Bob Sealy is uping the payout to a cool 1 million dollars, $250,000.00 going to first place, the Sportsman package has normally been, New Hummer H2, New Triton Bass boat, New travel trailer, and a Bad Boy Buggy. I'd love to see some of you guys come down for that one with me. So one fish can win you lots of money. Matt Quote
George Welcome Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Commonly heard: "George, I am only interested in catching a big fish!" Followed up after a relatively short while: "George, where's the fish?" I agree with Raul and others that fishing is about being out there. However, it's not many that enjoy getting skunked. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 Unless you are fishing with George Welcome, Randall, Catt or a few other guys on the Forum, you're going to get skunked targeting "Big Fish Only". It's just part of the program. As Fish Chris might say, "Getting skunked just means you were one cast away from a monster!" Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 I'm with Raul, I enjoy being on the water. Although I would like to break the 7# mark on the smallies, I've been stuck on 6-15 for too long. Falcon Quote
BackOnTheWater Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Both. Why ? because fishing to me is not how many or how big, just being out there is what makes fishing so good. I totally agree w/ Raul. I could also say "neither"...haha. I get out 2 or 3 days a week, so I stumble across enough small bass (3 lb or less) to make my answer "lunker". I set out for quantity over quality, but if I can only catch 1 bass all day, I want a big 'un! Quote
tntitans21399 Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I love to go out and get a lunker, but usually get a couple of small ones. But the main reason I go out their is just to be out their. So even if I don't catch anything, it is still better then then work or something else. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 18, 2007 Super User Posted October 18, 2007 My #1 priority is simply to be on the water, I love the smell of smoke from a fireplace, tears streaming down my face from the cool crisp autumn air, listening to the sound of a 2-stroke in the distance. My #2 priority is to catch Quote
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