BigEbass Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 The perfect storm of events in life have happened and alls that I want to do is go fishing and waiting these past couple weeks has been excruciating!!! 2 weeks ago the weather here started really warming up - I would leave work on the weekdays and say, "god I wish I was fishing". Also the weekend before last I bought an HB 998 - its has been ready to try out and I have been unable to even put the boat in the water yet - was out of town this past weekend to see family - bahhh And on top of that, I have been doing alot of studying and preparation to try out a new tactic and approach - big swimbait fishin. All of this has led to the most stir crazy mind I have ever had - I cannot concentrate at work hardly, cannot wait to get out of work, cannot wait till tomorrow is over - cannot wait till early saturday morning for me to launch that boat and get to the getting!!! Have you ever been this distracted or am I the only "10 year old child" in this forum? I mean I always look forwad to my fishing weekend (every other weekend mostly) - but this is insane - its just unhealthy really - I am sure after I fish Sat. and Sun. I will get my "fix" and get back to my normal routine - this is crazy unproductive for me! Quote
texlwedge Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 You are not alone. Especially if I have a tournament coming up or a day on the water with my spousling. After the winter months the "cabin fever" turns to "bass fever". lol Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 23, 2010 Super User Posted March 23, 2010 Big E, The anticipation can be greater than the adventure. My son's Australian Shepherd goes bonkers in the car when he gets about a mile from my house as he knows he can play in the big field and we always have treats for him. I go bonkers when I turn down the road to my friend's farm with the best bass pond in the state. I now know what Simmy is going through with his anticipation to come to my house. I do the same thing when I get close to that pond. So yes, anticipation of a fun time is always a good thing and fishing is included. Sometimes selecting the baits, tackle and planning the fishing trip is more fun that the fishing. Quote
Super User Bassin_Fin@tic Posted March 23, 2010 Super User Posted March 23, 2010 Yep,I understand fully. I am an addict.1 week without and I start going nuts. Good luck. Quote
trevor Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Yeah i have to sit in school in on nice days during springtime. 8 hrs a day. Then i come home with 2 hours of homework. screw it! > Quote
Luke at Gouldsboro Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 It's a bad urge I get all the time, but a couple hours on the water usually satisfies my craving for a couple days, But living in PA these winters drive me nuts. Quote
SausageFingers23 Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 You are most definitely not the only one. Im am such a spaz right now. I went out the other day just to throw from shore with 3/4 of the lake covered in ice. I couldnt resist it any longer. My biggest problem is buying all kinds of stuff that I know I dont need just to fend off the urge. We got a nice little teaser last week with temps in the 60's but its back to 40 deg and rain again. Soon enough. Atleast thats what I keep telling myself. Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 23, 2010 Super User Posted March 23, 2010 Got that feeling every day Quote
SDoolittle Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Quote Got that feeling every day Me too! Quote
RichF Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I'm with you guys. I was out this past weekend and accidentally kicked a box of crankbaits into the water. Twenty cranks lost! I was pretty ticked. Of course, when I got home, I found myself thinking and wanting to go back out to fish again. I did just that the very next day. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted March 23, 2010 Super User Posted March 23, 2010 "The young and the restless." Anticipation is great. Quote
BigEbass Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 I like the dog in the car anticipating analogy!! That pretty much sums it up.....I am always anticipating fishing, but this time around I feel like a crack addict - a couple days on the water is going to be therapeutic for sure ;D Dude, the ice in the northeast - I am sorry for you guys for sure - there is no way that I will move to wherever water freezes in winter - no way in hell - once you taste the forbidden fruit of year round fishing, I dont think it would be healthy to take this privaleage away Take care guys - heres to getting all our fixes soon Quote
BigEbass Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 I once went to six flags during a less busy time of year...there were hardly any lines. We went strait to the big coasters and rode them....somehow not having the long lines took away the luster and perhaps the anticipation. This got me to thinking about fishing and you guys that are retired. In retirement, does anticipation and the same joy of fishing still exist - or since there are "no lines" does it start to lack the luster - the contrast from the office to the open water?? Quote
santacruz Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Quote You are not alone. Especially if I have a tournament coming up or a day on the water with my spousling. After the winter months the "cabin fever" turns to "bass fever". lol Hey tex,Is that a pic of you in profile?If so you look like rick clunn.lol Quote
fishermantony Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I understand completely. I'm over 7000 miles away from home with no chance of bass fishing until Aug and thinking about it is still keeping me awake at night. I would do practically anything to be only days away! Nice to here the passion of others, enjoy the year! Quote
HuntFishAK Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Quote I understand completely. I'm over 7000 miles away from home with no chance of bass fishing until Aug and thinking about it is still keeping me awake at night. I would do practically anything to be only days away! Nice to here the passion of others, enjoy the year! Hey Tony, hope you're doing well out there. It'll be over before you know it. The only thing I regret about getting orders is not being able to fish with you again. Who knows though, I may have to pop down on leave. Take care brother. Quote
D4u2s0t Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 in winter, I'm on the ice, catching fish while majority of anglers are home wishing they could be fishing. (boggles my mind) After ice out, I will wake up early to go before work, or when I get some free time. I'm probably out 3-4 times a week, and I definitely don't "have the time" to b out there that much. But like I said, i'll wake up early to get that fix in. Quote
jamarkwe Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 I find myself at work anticipating going home to just cast in my back yard....There is a section of my backyard that floods and I can twitch a frog or spook in it. MAN I can't wait until April 24Th... First day of CR in MI Quote
sctoddc Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 I just bought my first boat...14' jon with a 25 hp 2 weeks ago...between work weather, and getting the paperwork changed over....man, can't wait to get on the water. Quote
Wild Bill [NY] Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 [standing] Hi. My name is Wild Bill. I have a fishing 'problem'. Work and life keep getting in the way of me fishing enough. Thanks fo AA [angler's anonymous], and countless fishing tackle retailers, I have been able to spend a near fortune due to my "sickness" when I cannot fish. I now have four boats, countless rod combos, and 17 lifetimes of tackle... please help me.... I am running out of room to store it. Bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha !!!! Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted March 24, 2010 Super User Posted March 24, 2010 Quote This got me to thinking about fishing and you guys that are retired. In retirement, does anticipation and the same joy of fishing still exist - or since there are "no lines" does it start to lack the luster - the contrast from the office to the open water? As a semi-retiree I can assure you that the anticipation and the joy of fishing never goes away. It's not so much the joy of catching, but the joy of being out with nature and on the water that has me scratching at the back door. Quote
wisconsin heat Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 id be glad to take them off ur hands Quote
fishermantony Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 Hey Jake, things are well thanks for asking! I won't forget you man! You are on to beautiful Alaska, just perfect for you being the outdoorsman you are! Good luck this weekend, swing for the fences! Hey Tony, hope you're doing well out there. It'll be over before you know it. The only thing I regret about getting orders is not being able to fish with you again. Who knows though, I may have to pop down on leave. Take care brother. Quote
BigEbass Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 Glad there are other "addicts" out there - in all seriousness, my recent fishing anxiousness is seriously a problem - I am so unproductive at work - I had the boat monkey for like a month then I bought my new sonar unit, then I had to wait 2 weeks - it is killing me - not sure if the boat monkey was worse than this or not - actually this is worse - that boat is just sittin there waiting calling my name - shut up stupid boat let me sleep and work like a normal person Quote
timothy_spain Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 i lived in GA for a year. GA's bass fishing is open year 'round -- wish i knew and wish i was big into fishing then. back in MI now and i'm going nuts! so this weekend, buddy and i are going out to check if the crappies are up for a little fight Quote
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