Every day on the water is a gift, enjoy every moment.

Tom

I agree with Tom "Every day on the water is a gift, enjoy every moment."  and I do!

I fish to relax and enjoy being out.  I like to catch 'em but my day isn't ruined if I get skunked.

I get out and enjoy nature when I go fishing in the winter.  I don't expect to catch anything, I can slow down and look around.  When I go fishing in the warmer weather I want to catch bass. 

On 4/13/2020 at 8:16 AM, Catt said:

 

Since you're new here I have a pitching/casting range setup in my backyard. 69 yrs old & still practice pitching-n-casting!

I would love to come over have a few beers and embarrass my self on the course. 

On 4/12/2020 at 12:02 PM, BassSteve said:

Are you like me and just go fish sometimes to simply cast, enjoy nature/the weather, whether you catch anything or not? 

That is the primary reason the I go fishing.

 

Tom

! quit fishing for 23 years after being in this area for 2 years.  Fishing sucks real bad unless you have a boat and even then it's bad unless you have a boat that you can use on the Delaware River.  Decided to get back into it in March '09.  If I fished to catch fish, I would have quit again by April '09.  I go to get out and enjoy the weather and try out new and new-2-me gear.  I enjoy casting....a lot.  Catching a fish is an unexpected (very unexpected) bonus...........but always welcome.    Fish are returned for the live worm fishermen to keep.  

 

If fishing were good here, I'd have a lot fewer rods and reels.  New gear is what keeps me going out.

22 hours ago, Koz said:

I enjoy relaxing in the outdoors and walking the banks. I also enjoy catching fish.

 

Those two things don't always happen on the same day.

^ This

On 4/12/2020 at 1:02 PM, BassSteve said:

Are you like me and just go fish sometimes to simply cast, enjoy nature/the weather, whether you catch anything or not? Sure, landing bass or other fish is great while your at it, but sometimes I find myself going out just to relax. Or do you feel that if you take the time and effort to get things ready to fish, you better be catching fish or you quit for the day. Interested in peoples opinions ?

For me, 'fishing' & 'catching', while inherently related,

can also be two separate deals.

And a few of the smaller waters I make my way back into

are easily some of my favorite; for several reason. 

A-Jay