Slumps

[grimlin]

Slumps for me is something that the fish just aren't there and biting that day.Usually i get in my car and drive to another spot where i might think the fish are in a hungry mood.Usually on the way to another spot i'll pick up something to drink,use the restroom and grab a snack on the way out of the store. I think it helps when you stop for a minute and recollect a different game plan.

The whole reason for fishing is just enjoying nature and get out of the everyday stressful environment.So slumps tend not to bother me much,least i got out for awhile.

[Willzx225]

To me a slump is an extended period of time where I don't feel like I am "connected" with the fish.  It usually takes place over multiple tournaments instead of going a few hours without a bite.  This is something that I really struggle with.  How do you bring yourself out of the tailspin that is indicative of a slump?  How do you turn the season around after you have gone multiple tournaments without a decent showing?  I sometimes find that fishing harder gets me out of it.  That will work sometimes but more times then not I end up slowing down and fishing a bait that gets me bites.  The bait that I pick up when I am in the worst of slumps usually is a Texas Rigged Zoom Lizard in Green Pumpkin.  That is a bait that I don't hardly ever throw unless I am in a slump.  It is a bait that I can always catch fish on.

[Davis]

Seriously when I'm out there and not catching a thing, I just sit back and admire Gods creation. I fish a creek that has bald eagles soaring through it. I fish a large pond that is on a hillside with beautiful sun sets and rises. Just thankful that I can have that quiet time with the Lord and I while doing something that I love.

Fishing is relaxing and recreational to me. Don't fish for money or prizes. Just for the love of nature. When I hook into that nice smallie I always release her and then just sit on the bank and praise God for that moment.