Excuses for getting skunked

Bryan · 01-28-09, 10:38 AM

Best I've heard was:

"The fish aren't biting because the water's so muddy. All that dirt fills up their stomach so they don't want to eat."

So what is the funniest excuse you've heard -or used yourself- after a day of no catching?

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 10:53 AM

The classic...."They (SCDNR) put soemthing in the lake to get rid of some of the weeds in the water, so it made the bass sick and they don't want to eat anymore!!!!!"

BigBassin144 · 01-28-09, 11:00 AM

Bryan, I hope that's not one you've used.

Either way, that's hilarious.

BB

Bryan · 01-28-09, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Bryan, I hope that's not one you've used.

BB

No, but I might some day

Kevin · 01-28-09, 11:18 AM

I heard this one at a seminar by a fishing guide....

"Fishing is tough when the barometric pressure is high because it wreaks havoc with the bass' air bladder and creates too much pain for them to move around and feed."

REDBULLCUBAN · 01-28-09, 01:01 PM

i used this one two days ago.

"It wasnt really about catching fish today but practice casting"

Fishnngolfn · 01-28-09, 01:52 PM

This one came from a fellow church member on a camping/fishing trip this summer.

Steve (after fishing for 4 hours without a bite) - "I don't think there are any more fish in this river."
Pastor (under his breath) - "I think I would have come to the realization that I can't fish."

I about fell out of my chair when I heard my pastor.

doc · 01-28-09, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I heard this one at a seminar by a fishing guide....

"Fishing is tough when the barometric pressure is high because it wreaks havoc with the bass' air bladder and creates too much pain for them to move around and feed."

I've allways heard that a barometric pressure plays a role in bass feeding behavior, but It seemed to me that the water raising or lowering a few inches would put more pressure on their air bladder than a degree or 2 of barometric pressure.

JB · 01-28-09, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

I heard this one at a seminar by a fishing guide....

"Fishing is tough when the barometric pressure is high because it wreaks havoc with the bass' air bladder and creates too much pain for them to move around and feed."

I've heard that one for 30 years, funny how someone always comes to the scales on a bright blue skied day with a bag full tho isnt it?

aikenyounggun · 01-28-09, 03:00 PM

those are all pretty good... definately the SCDNR... Why do they spray the grass... i find fish on grass and they say "oh lets go kill it all in Clarks Hill".

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 03:21 PM

Its a man made lake and for some reasong every so often the grass gets out of control the so they have to calm it down

carolina-rig-01 · 01-28-09, 03:23 PM

a guy in my club who is known for making guys laugh until they can't stand up used this one time after a tournament.

"the water is too wet. the water is so wet that when i set the hook on a fish it just slipped out of his mouth."

i might add that this guy was a good stick and almost always finished well in tournaments.

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 03:35 PM

that happens to me all the time!!! JK

Bryan · 01-28-09, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

a guy in my club who is known for making guys laugh until they can't stand up used this one time after a tournament.

"the water is too wet. the water is so wet that when i set the hook on a fish it just slipped out of his mouth."

i might add that this guy was a good stick and almost always finished well in tournaments.

Ha! I like that one, might have to use it sometime! Not that I ever get skunked...

Joel · 01-28-09, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by doc

I've allways heard that a barometric pressure plays a role in bass feeding behavior, but It seemed to me that the water raising or lowering a few inches would put more pressure on their air bladder than a degree or 2 of barometric pressure.

When fishing for LM's a rising barometer just drives them a little deeper. They'll still bite, but you have to find them. Smallies don't seem to care one way or the other.

As for my personal excuse when I've been skunked or just caught a few is pretty simple, and it's the truth. It's not the fish, it's just me. I sucked today.

brushhog · 01-28-09, 04:38 PM

Easy, I just blame it on whoever I am fishing with... However, I will be using the water is too wet as soon as possible.

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 04:52 PM

Some others!!!!

*I caught the big 'un but he jumped outta my boat
*The other fishermen were too noisy
* I kept forgetting which side of the boat the fish were on
*You shudda been here yesterday, I caught them all and today all of there mouths are sore!!!
*The dang worms wouldn't wiggle
*I dug the worms up at a cemetery,they must of spooked all the fish!

And the simpliest one!!!
*There is no fish in the lake

woody · 01-28-09, 04:59 PM

I've heard some blame it on use of high viso. Braid when fishin a clearer lake.

~Mark

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 05:07 PM

Some Others that are said!!!!

Fish shut down just before we started

Currents too strong
No currents

Too windy to control boat
Too calm
Too Sunny
Too Cloudy
Recent thunderstorms

Trolling wrong directions
Trolling motor troubles
Trolling too fast
Trolling too slow

Fish facing wrong way
Not enough baitfish
Too many bait fish
Wrong moon phase

Didn't have enough time
Gear not working properly
Partner not fishing seriously
Others fishing our spot

Hooks dull
Short net handle
New equipment

Followed another fisherman's advice
Tackle in other tackle box.

Forgot beer!!!!!!

jcw1503 · 01-28-09, 05:08 PM

I know one guy who has used 85% of those just last summer!!!

MississippiBoy · 01-28-09, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jcw1503

I know one guy who has used 85% of those just last summer!!!

Me

This post is too short

bamabassman · 01-28-09, 06:34 PM

i am gonna use the "it was cause of my co-angler(s)" at the get together, hahahahahaha.

woody · 01-28-09, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

i am gonna use the "it was cause of my co-angler(s)" at the get together, hahahahahaha.

I can hear it now " MississippiBoy couldn't get the phone cranking fast enough..." hahahahaha

~Mark

bamabassman · 01-28-09, 06:53 PM

THAT'S IT WOODY!!!!!!!!! YEA..... it'll work too.

rangerryan · 01-28-09, 11:35 PM

if im fishing with someone that has never fished in a boat and we hadnt caught any fish. right before we leave i point out that all the fish on the fishfinder are facing to the port side of the boat and say "we were fishing the wrong side of the boat all day"......... the funny thing is some of them believe it.

01-28-09, 10:38 AM	#1
Bryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Posts: 198	Excuses for getting skunked Best I've heard was: "The fish aren't biting because the water's so muddy. All that dirt fills up their stomach so they don't want to eat." So what is the funniest excuse you've heard -or used yourself- after a day of no catching?

01-28-09, 10:53 AM	#2
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	The classic...."They (SCDNR) put soemthing in the lake to get rid of some of the weeds in the water, so it made the bass sick and they don't want to eat anymore!!!!!" __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 11:00 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Bryan, I hope that's not one you've used. Either way, that's hilarious. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-28-09, 01:01 PM	#6
REDBULLCUBAN BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 245	i used this one two days ago. "It wasnt really about catching fish today but practice casting" __________________ Ill keep my Money, Freedom, & Guns You keep the change!

01-28-09, 03:21 PM	#11
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	Its a man made lake and for some reasong every so often the grass gets out of control the so they have to calm it down __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 11:18 AM	#5
Kevin Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 651	I heard this one at a seminar by a fishing guide.... "Fishing is tough when the barometric pressure is high because it wreaks havoc with the bass' air bladder and creates too much pain for them to move around and feed."

01-28-09, 01:52 PM	#7
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	This one came from a fellow church member on a camping/fishing trip this summer. Steve (after fishing for 4 hours without a bite) - "I don't think there are any more fish in this river." Pastor (under his breath) - "I think I would have come to the realization that I can't fish." I about fell out of my chair when I heard my pastor.

01-28-09, 03:00 PM	#10
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	those are all pretty good... definately the SCDNR... Why do they spray the grass... i find fish on grass and they say "oh lets go kill it all in Clarks Hill".

01-28-09, 03:23 PM	#12
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	a guy in my club who is known for making guys laugh until they can't stand up used this one time after a tournament. "the water is too wet. the water is so wet that when i set the hook on a fish it just slipped out of his mouth." i might add that this guy was a good stick and almost always finished well in tournaments. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-28-09, 03:35 PM	#13
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	that happens to me all the time!!! JK __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 04:38 PM	#16
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Easy, I just blame it on whoever I am fishing with... However, I will be using the water is too wet as soon as possible. __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

01-28-09, 04:52 PM	#17
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	Some others!!!! I caught the big 'un but he jumped outta my boat The other fishermen were too noisy * I kept forgetting which side of the boat the fish were on You shudda been here yesterday, I caught them all and today all of there mouths are sore!!! The dang worms wouldn't wiggle I dug the worms up at a cemetery,they must of spooked all the fish! And the simpliest one!!! There is no fish in the lake __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 04:59 PM	#18
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I've heard some blame it on use of high viso. Braid when fishin a clearer lake. ~Mark

01-28-09, 05:07 PM	#19
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	Some Others that are said!!!! Fish shut down just before we started Currents too strong No currents Too windy to control boat Too calm Too Sunny Too Cloudy Recent thunderstorms Trolling wrong directions Trolling motor troubles Trolling too fast Trolling too slow Fish facing wrong way Not enough baitfish Too many bait fish Wrong moon phase Didn't have enough time Gear not working properly Partner not fishing seriously Others fishing our spot Hooks dull Short net handle New equipment Followed another fisherman's advice Tackle in other tackle box. Forgot beer!!!!!! __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 05:08 PM	#20
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	I know one guy who has used 85% of those just last summer!!! __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-28-09, 06:34 PM	#22
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i am gonna use the "it was cause of my co-angler(s)" at the get together, hahahahahaha.

01-28-09, 06:53 PM	#24
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	THAT'S IT WOODY!!!!!!!!! YEA..... it'll work too.

01-28-09, 11:35 PM	#25
rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	if im fishing with someone that has never fished in a boat and we hadnt caught any fish. right before we leave i point out that all the fish on the fishfinder are facing to the port side of the boat and say "we were fishing the wrong side of the boat all day"......... the funny thing is some of them believe it.

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