At what point did you get serious ? - Page 2

Fishnngolfn · 07-14-08, 05:04 PM

Serious? Never.

More involved to where I am actually trying to understand what I am doing in an attempt to catch more and bigger bass which as a result has caused me to spend more money? 6 months ago

cassidyta · 07-14-08, 07:25 PM

I don't want to sound too philosophical, but getting serious comes and goes for me based on the situation. When it is me and two friends out on the boat and all we have to show for it is the bragging rights over who landed the biggest, then I get rather serious about it. When it is me watching my children fish, then not so much. I have fished all over the world for both fun and money, but at the end of the day just kicking back and watching my 5 year old struggle with a dink is far more rewarding than any serious fishing I ever did.

Bender · 07-14-08, 09:36 PM

For me about 3-4 years ago. I fished a lot with my dad when I was young for bass in the strip mine ponds of eastern Ohio then drifted away from it pretty much until I was looking for a hobby.

I went to the local tackle shop and got a rod and reel and shore fished a little bit. Then I tried fly fishing from the bank of the small local river, attempting to teach myself. I gave that up quickly and a friend gave me an old beater jon boat. I put a trolling motor on it and that was fun for a while, then another friend sold me his 16' aluminum bass boat with a 40 on it and that was fun for a while. A little over a year ago I got an 18 1/2' glass boat and have put it to good use averaging 3-4 days a week on the water. Fishing a lot really keeps me out of trouble and calms me down.
Now I am at a point where I am going to have to cut back because I never see my wife and it is taking its toll.

But I am sure that there will be some balance that we can work out.

big lunker · 07-14-08, 10:41 PM

i've been fishing a fairly good sized pond and been having some luck with the bass stoppers worms any other sugestion's i'm thankful.the pond is about 25 foot deep clear with alot of tall weeds with a gravel bottem hardley any cover from trees.really big bass in there...10 to 15lbs

BassMoJo · 07-14-08, 11:01 PM

Good question made me think!

But after thinking about it ... I fish for the thrill of catching fish it never really changes. What really keeps me in it is that Im always trying to learn new things and take my skills to a different level, not to compete with anyone but, in a way to challenage myself. I also enjoy teaching my friends. I always find myself reading articles online,posting questions on this forum all in an effort to learn new things. The way I see it fishing has kept me out of alot of bad things, when im mad or sad. I go fishing, just the outdoors alone kinda takes my mind off things and thats how it has always been and well always be.

WTL · 07-14-08, 11:08 PM

The more srious I get, the more pissed off I get. We have all had those days where something goes wrong early, you are pushing it, and then you get into a bad mood and everything goes south. I avoid those at all costs by allowing myself to reset my frame of mind all throughout the day. It is a blessing to be alive and to be able to fish, and from that realization I am able to calm down and focus on little things. Ultimatly, being less serious allows me to catch more fish.

Buzz Wing · 07-14-08, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

The more srious I get, the more pissed off I get. We have all had those days where something goes wrong early, you are pushing it, and then you get into a bad mood and everything goes south. I avoid those at all costs by allowing myself to reset my frame of mind all throughout the day. It is a blessing to be alive and to be able to fish, and from that realization I am able to calm down and focus on little things. Ultimatly, being less serious allows me to catch more fish.

That's too true here as well.

fishing man · 07-15-08, 08:08 AM

i got really serious when i was around 3-4 years ago around when i was 13. i just started competitions this year.

BassAddict · 07-16-08, 03:16 PM

My dad had me fishing when I was 3-4. He was in a club and he tagged me along for member/guest tourneys when I was around 8. I've always been pretty hardcore about it. My brother and I have been tournament fishing together now for about 6 years. Tournament fishing is my "Crack Cocaine"! LOL That and deer hunting is what's probably kept me out of trouble all my life. If I didn't have fishing and hunting to do I'd be a bigger "BUM" then I already am!!

Snake2715 · 07-16-08, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by flbassman

I've always been pretty serious about fishing.....Fishin is pretty much what I love, (cost me a LOOOT of money, and a coupla girlfriends

) and it's kinda always been that way. I don't care what type, I just love being on the bank or the water, alone or with some buddies or family, and I can fish all day, with or without a bite. Just somethin about tryin real hard to outsmart an animal with a brain the size of a walnut

Thats a good way of looking at it!
Do they even use their entire brain? Seriously.

07-14-08, 11:01 PM	#30
BassMoJo BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 801	Good question made me think! But after thinking about it ... I fish for the thrill of catching fish it never really changes. What really keeps me in it is that Im always trying to learn new things and take my skills to a different level, not to compete with anyone but, in a way to challenage myself. I also enjoy teaching my friends. I always find myself reading articles online,posting questions on this forum all in an effort to learn new things. The way I see it fishing has kept me out of alot of bad things, when im mad or sad. I go fishing, just the outdoors alone kinda takes my mind off things and thats how it has always been and well always be. __________________ This is my Signature there are many like it, but this one is mine.

07-14-08, 11:08 PM	#31
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	The more srious I get, the more pissed off I get. We have all had those days where something goes wrong early, you are pushing it, and then you get into a bad mood and everything goes south. I avoid those at all costs by allowing myself to reset my frame of mind all throughout the day. It is a blessing to be alive and to be able to fish, and from that realization I am able to calm down and focus on little things. Ultimatly, being less serious allows me to catch more fish. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

07-16-08, 03:16 PM	#34
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	My dad had me fishing when I was 3-4. He was in a club and he tagged me along for member/guest tourneys when I was around 8. I've always been pretty hardcore about it. My brother and I have been tournament fishing together now for about 6 years. Tournament fishing is my "Crack Cocaine"! LOL That and deer hunting is what's probably kept me out of trouble all my life. If I didn't have fishing and hunting to do I'd be a bigger "BUM" then I already am!! __________________ Eric

07-14-08, 05:04 PM	#26
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	Serious? Never. More involved to where I am actually trying to understand what I am doing in an attempt to catch more and bigger bass which as a result has caused me to spend more money? 6 months ago

07-14-08, 07:25 PM	#27
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I don't want to sound too philosophical, but getting serious comes and goes for me based on the situation. When it is me and two friends out on the boat and all we have to show for it is the bragging rights over who landed the biggest, then I get rather serious about it. When it is me watching my children fish, then not so much. I have fished all over the world for both fun and money, but at the end of the day just kicking back and watching my 5 year old struggle with a dink is far more rewarding than any serious fishing I ever did.

07-14-08, 09:36 PM	#28
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	For me about 3-4 years ago. I fished a lot with my dad when I was young for bass in the strip mine ponds of eastern Ohio then drifted away from it pretty much until I was looking for a hobby. I went to the local tackle shop and got a rod and reel and shore fished a little bit. Then I tried fly fishing from the bank of the small local river, attempting to teach myself. I gave that up quickly and a friend gave me an old beater jon boat. I put a trolling motor on it and that was fun for a while, then another friend sold me his 16' aluminum bass boat with a 40 on it and that was fun for a while. A little over a year ago I got an 18 1/2' glass boat and have put it to good use averaging 3-4 days a week on the water. Fishing a lot really keeps me out of trouble and calms me down. Now I am at a point where I am going to have to cut back because I never see my wife and it is taking its toll. But I am sure that there will be some balance that we can work out.

07-14-08, 10:41 PM	#29
big lunker BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	i've been fishing a fairly good sized pond and been having some luck with the bass stoppers worms any other sugestion's i'm thankful.the pond is about 25 foot deep clear with alot of tall weeds with a gravel bottem hardley any cover from trees.really big bass in there...10 to 15lbs

07-15-08, 08:08 AM	#33
fishing man BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	i got really serious when i was around 3-4 years ago around when i was 13. i just started competitions this year.

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