Garnet Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I cut the grass, built a ramp, did the dishes today ......................so much for retirement......................and fishing burnout thats over too Garnet Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Tournaments add a whole 'nother aspect to fishing. I don't tournament fish because I don't want to get into all the other things Ts bring to my fishing. For me, it's the fishing that's fun and interesting. Having a social side to fishing is nice -in proper doses. That's just me. Some guys just love the tournament side of it all. Same here. I get more than enough of the social side right here on the board. THIS is my club, ....and it's a big one Paul, The LBH crew is always looking for another "small boat, big fish kinda guy". Friday night,...we'll get back to what it's about bud Bring the big sticks Quote
farmpond1 Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I usually experience burnout when I place too much emphasis on "achieving." Actually, I usually get the worst burnout in the early spring after a long winter of anticipation. I get out on a lake and think, "It's been a long winter! I finally get to catch something!" But of course it doesn't usually work out that way (what, with cold water temperatures, muddy water, etc) and I "burn out" prematurely. Then, I learn to "chill" as the water temperature finally warms up. It's a lot more fun when I don't invest so much of my ego into things. Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted July 14, 2008 Author Posted July 14, 2008 Tournaments add a whole 'nother aspect to fishing. I don't tournament fish because I don't want to get into all the other things Ts bring to my fishing. For me, it's the fishing that's fun and interesting. Having a social side to fishing is nice -in proper doses. That's just me. Some guys just love the tournament side of it all. Same here. I get more than enough of the social side right here on the board. THIS is my club, ....and it's a big one Paul, The LBH crew is always looking for another "small boat, big fish kinda guy". Friday night,...we'll get back to what it's about bud Bring the big sticks I'm so looking forwrd to Friday night........no frigging pressure........no time limits........no noisy gas motors. Just the humm of the electric and the sounds of nature! Hopefully I'll find a SB setup tomorrow I already made plans to p/u 3 or 4 SB's in the AM ;D Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 14, 2008 Super User Posted July 14, 2008 Had a minor tournament burn out during the mid 80s; stopped tournament fishing for several years but kicking _ _ _ again Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 haha! a couple hours sooner and.... hey, i'll be a nice guy paul, seeing as you let me fish from the tracker and DIDN'T try to gimme a hair cut like kuma's.... i'll let you watch me catch all the hawgs next time we fish together! haha ;D 8-) Yeah Mike, I gotta put you on some decent fish sooner or later our last two outings left something to be desired. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted July 15, 2008 Super User Posted July 15, 2008 The day I do not enjoy fishing is the day I put a bullet in my head. Maybe if I fished tournaments it would be different . It is hard for me to even comprehend how someone gets tired of fishing. Maybe you should see a shrink Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Shoot, I wish I would get burned out at least for a bit. I'm so ridiculously addicted to fishing it's kind of scary. I fish literally every single day unless there are serious thunderstorms. Get out of work, fish from shore from 6 or 7 to dark, then all day on the weekends in the canoe or from someone's boat. During the day at work I can't wait to get out and go fishing. This sport is like crack. I'm not getting anything else done in my life - I could use some burnout. But... I guess that's what winter's for right? Quote
Masshole Mike Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 haha! a couple hours sooner and.... hey, i'll be a nice guy paul, seeing as you let me fish from the tracker and DIDN'T try to gimme a hair cut like kuma's.... i'll let you watch me catch all the hawgs next time we fish together! haha ;D 8-) Yeah Mike, I gotta put you on some decent fish sooner or later our last two outings left something to be desired. sounds like friday night might be just what you need bud! i talked with craig from NEF and i think we might be meeting up that night so i can pick up that okuma/cardiff setup he's selling, i can't wait! ps. HEY RUSS, YOU WERE RIGHT! i'm jumpin on the bandwagon, yet another swimbait-er is born! 8-) Quote
George Welcome Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Burn-out in this sport is quite common. Without getting too philosophical: If the fish are the only reason you are on the water, than you won't last long. Learn to enjoy all aspects of this sport. The scenery, wildlife, comaraderie, and self-educational opportunities abound out here, and if you learn to add these aspects to the catching, you will never burn-out. Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 Learn to enjoy all aspects of this sport. The scenery, wildlife, comaraderie, and self-educational opportunities abound out here, and if you learn to add these aspects to the catching, you will never burn-out. Quote
Super User .RM. Posted July 15, 2008 Super User Posted July 15, 2008 No ill intent meant but, this may be the understatement of the year :-/ If you Been fishing T's for 20 years and fishing in general since I could walk. I live for 3 things, Family the dog's freinds and mother nature. Haven't climed a mountain camped sat by the water and just soak it all in or road my mountain bike in years all due to the schedule of T's club meetings pre-fishing for the T's working on the boat so I can make the T's and trying to be the best I can be in the T's and making it to evey T in an attempt to make angler of the year. Close to 20 T's in a six month span then add the number of times pre-fishing,Sir.......I'm burntout! I have nothing left to prove, I've won I've lost I've competed and hung in there with the best of the clubs(atleast the ones I was in) it's now time to stop and smell the roses. No "shoot I gotta be up at 2AM so I can make it to the ramp for 4 or 5AM with only 2 or 3 hours sleep. No more pressure to perform no more "I gotta find one more good fish" No more "I'm exhausted but a gotta make my club meeting" Just no more clubs and it already feels great! If I chose to I can fish an open if I don't feel like it I'll stay in bed and sleep late. "WOW" Haven't said that in years either. Yup there it is. You now have your priorities in order.. Kudo' to you... Tight Lines At Your Pace!!!! Quote
Rattlinrogue Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I have it right now.I haven't been fishing since spring.I've fished so much the last few years that it doesn't excite me like it used to get me.I'm gonna take off a while and deer hunt.Hopefully,next spring I'll be ready to go again. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 16, 2008 Super User Posted July 16, 2008 I have it right now.I haven't been fishing since spring.I've fished so much the last few years that it doesn't excite me like it used to get me.I'm gonna take off a while and deer hunt.Hopefully,next spring I'll be ready to go again. Good to here from you! -Kent Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted July 16, 2008 Super User Posted July 16, 2008 The day I do not enjoy fishing is the day I put a bullet in my head. Maybe if I fished tournaments it would be different . It is hard for me to even comprehend how someone gets tired of fishing. Maybe you should see a shrink You are joking , right????????????????????????? Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 16, 2008 Super User Posted July 16, 2008 I didn't burnout on fishing until I quit fishing for the fun of it Quote
hamer08 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I never dealt with clubs and Tourneys, but that would seem to take the fun out of fishing. I fish to relax not to add more pressure to my life. When I start to get bored fishing for bass, I tend to switch species. I don't have saltwater nearby, but targeting musky, walleye, crappie, catfish all bring new challenges. Another option is to go more primative, leave the electronics loaded boat at home and try fishing out of a canoe or bellyboat. This really slows the pace of fishing down and makes you notice all the other great things out there. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted July 16, 2008 Super User Posted July 16, 2008 You are joking , right????????????????????????? I am DEAD serious. I looking at fishing as more than just catching. I look at the total experience. If the day comes that I can not find any joy of seeing a sunrise, being in the beautiful outdoors, seeing dozens of animals, spending time with my family and/or friends, and catching my little scalely friends, I think that I have lost most of what life has to offer and there is little else. Quote
32251 Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? NO Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 You are joking , right????????????????????????? I am DEAD serious. I looking at fishing as more than just catching. I look at the total experience. If the day comes that I can not find any joy of seeing a sunrise, being in the beautiful outdoors, seeing dozens of animals, spending time with my family and/or friends, and catching my little scalely friends, I think that I have lost most of what life has to offer and there is little else. It used feel like this for me as well. Hoping that dropping out of the Club scene will bring back that peaceful feelling. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted July 17, 2008 Super User Posted July 17, 2008 I quit for 4 years back in the mid 80s. When I started back they were still holding exactly where I left them. Quote
Super User Tin Posted July 17, 2008 Super User Posted July 17, 2008 Paulie Walnuts, I have found my cure. Now you need to find yours. All I can say say is new, big, waters. Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 Paulie Walnuts, I have found my cure. Now you need to find yours. All I can say say is new, big, waters. The Dr's said there's no cure for me and you know this,so why do you continue to torcher me? Quote
Rattlinrogue Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks RW.Nice to be back.I've just been really busy the last few months,but I've got a little time to breath now! Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 You are joking , right????????????????????????? I am DEAD serious. I looking at fishing as more than just catching. I look at the total experience. If the day comes that I can not find any joy of seeing a sunrise, being in the beautiful outdoors, seeing dozens of animals, spending time with my family and/or friends, and catching my little scalely friends, I think that I have lost most of what life has to offer and there is little else. It used feel like this for me as well. Hoping that dropping out of the Club scene will bring back that peaceful feelling. It will,....starting at midnight tomorrow,....full moon........Bring the big rods ROGUE!!! WASSUP BUDDY??!!!! Quote
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