Why Is Bass Fishing So Addicting?

[RoLo]

The 'addiction' may stem from man's inability to accept defeat

from a creature that never had an original thought in its life.

Roger

[Catt]

The 'addiction' may stem from man's inability to accept defeat

from a creature that never had an original thought in its life.

Roger

C'est fini!

[Catt]

The 'addiction' may stem from man's inability to accept defeat

from a creature that never had an original thought in its life.

Roger

C'est fini!

[WdyCrankbait]

So many aspects, from figuring out the water, to fishing and talking with good friends/meeting new poeple. My favorite though, getting that strike and setting the hook and not knowing what is at the other end of the line and when it is a MOMMA, the reaction we have, like finding a treasure. Great topic!

[BlackBass19]

That's what it's about! The days where i caught one after another don't stick in my mind. It's the days where i had to work hard for those fish. Where i spent hours catching nothing and the lightbulb went off. Running and gunning from spot to spot and watching my pattern actually work!

Yeah those days when you are about to pack up, but instead you tie something else on and figure them out. It's the best, there's something about validating your instincts that you cant get elsewhere.

That the thrill of hooking into a big one is pretty sweet too...

[CSimon2]

The adrenaline rush when fishing topwater with a frog in slop and a big ole momma just explodes on the thing is just outstanding. Like others have said, putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together and catching one, you know you are doing something right. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing them succeed. I like watching others catch bass as well as catching bass myself. I especially like it when they catch a bass using a lure or technique I told them about. It is also about camaraderie of fellow bass fishermen. People don't seem to understand us. They don't get why when we catch a huge bass, we just throw it back and let it live. We also keep this economy going just because of our quest of catching a hawg. Billions of dollars are spent each year all in the name of bass fishing. The best part of bass fishing is just getting away from our world for a bit and concentrating on bass fishing in the great outdoors. Ok, I think I am done now.

[breezy]

For me it has very little to do with "outsmarting" the fish and catching them on artificial bait or anything like that. In fact, if I just want to go have some fun or I'm taking people that don't fish I will often use live bait. Nothing beats a couple dozen shiners and a few of the private ponds I fish in. It may not be as 'sporting' as fishing with artificial lures but I will generally catch many more, and larger, fish. The biggest reason I enjoy bass fishing (or any type for that matter) is simply being outdoors and enjoying nature. It's nice to take a break from the corporate grind and for me there's very little that is more relaxing or enjoyable than fishing.

Now if the question is why do I enjoy bass fishing in particular (compared to fishing for other species) the question is a little harder to answer. Bass fishing tends to be more competitive than other species--even outside of tournaments--which I enjoy. Bass also put up the best fight in my area, outside of stripers which are much more difficult to catch without a boat and the right equipment. To be honest though, I think bass fishing equipment plays just as big of a part in why I enjoy it vs other species. I am addicted when it comes to gear. Researching, purchasing, trading and using rods/reels is almost as entertaining as fishing itself.

[Locked]

I like how when I'm fishing the only thing I think about is the fishing.

[fishermantony]

To me I think because its cheap. You can go for your first time for under 100 dollars. All you would need a rod and reel combo, line, hooks, live bait, and a fishing licenses. Compare fishing to a lot of other hoobys of mine. Fishing is by far the the cheapest.

I said that at one time. My wife is sure to remind me of it as the amount I've put into it grows and grows and grows..........with no end in sight.

[Micro]

Why is bass fishing so addicting?

Because green pumpkin and chartreuse with black flakes is super cool.

[Lesley]

Largemouth bass, to me, seems to always be angry at all the other fish and at me. But they are so tough that if I catch one that's to small, no matter how rough I set the hook, I know it will be fine if I release it. Not so with a trout where you can rip its jaw off and still be required to release it just to have it die. (Consequently I have missed setting the hook on trout because I was afraid to hurt it.)

So with that said, I think it's addicting because you can react (or over react) to that explosion of a lunker largemouth hitting your bait and you can reel that sucker in as hard and as fast as you want without worry of hurting the fish.

[CKFishin]

Because we are all attracted to shiney objects.. Haha

No but really I beleive it's the thrill of the chase when your at a pond or lake and everyone is struggling and you stay persistent fight through it changing lures, retrieves, and approach until that one fish hits an opens the door for you. Then it's all worth it...

[senile1]

Bass fishing addiction can be explained in terms of dopamine and neural conections. Normally neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, only exist in the synaptic gaps long enough to be absorbed by the neural receptors. However, bass fishing blocks the absorption of dopamine by the receptors causing dopamine to remain in the synaptic gap which results in the high we all experience. Many addictive substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, heroin . . . . and bass fishing . . . . block the absorption of dopamine. It is believed that such substances . . . . and bass fishing . . . . can damage the dopamine delivery system which results in the addiction to the feeling created by the use of these substances.

[Bassin18]

Shoot it's a thrill just for me to plan my trip every time before I go while I'm riggin my pole and thinkin of where the fish are and what they'll be eating and then getting there and catchin a big ole hawg, all around bass fishing is the best hobbie anyone can have