I've had only a few days off the past 2+ months, but I managed to take off Monday and Tuesday (today) this week. Monday was catching up on chores, washing the car, and just decompressing.

 

I set my alarm to go off at 4:30 am on Tuesday to head out on my kayak and do some fishing. By 4:50 am I was back in bed. I decided to catch up on some sleep instead. Fast forward to this afternoon, and it's an overcast day with temps only in the low 80's instead of blazing summer heat. For summertime in GA, it's actually a pretty good day to get out there. School has started and the boat traffic should be minimal. 

 

The problem? I'm just not motivated to go even though a part of me really wants to fish today.

 

I think the problem is that my kayak and my favorite gear is stored at my hotel and I just don't want to get sucked into whatever has been going on at the property the past few days. Mercifully, my staff has (hopefully) handled anything that came up as I have only received one text message from them since yesterday. They know I've been stressed lately and their looking out for me.

 

So, have you ever found yourself lacking motivation to go fishing even though part of you really wants to get out there?

No.

There have been days where I'd wake up and "not feel like going" but as soon as I actually get out of the house and on the water, I'm happy I got out. 

You're not alone, pal

 

There's been days when I have the opportunity to go out, weather is cooperative, but I can't get up the gumption to hook up the F-9 and haul it to the ramp.

someone once told me "....80% of it all is just showing up..."

 

I wake up at 2:00 am to get to some fishing spots.  I'm irritable, nauseous, etc.  but I have adjusted.  I bring my breakfast to eat there, and I drive myself solo (thanks Covid).  once I slide out on the water, it all comes off my body..the negativity.  it's go time!!

I don't think so. I might be tired, but I still go. You never know. It could be the day the biggest bass of your lifetime decides to strike. I want to be there- and be ready fo her.

39 minutes ago, Koz said:

I've had only a few days off the past 2+ months, but I managed to take off Monday and Tuesday (today) this week. Monday was catching up on chores, washing the car, and just decompressing.

 

I set my alarm to go off at 4:30 am on Tuesday to head out on my kayak and do some fishing. By 4:50 am I was back in bed. I decided to catch up on some sleep instead. Fast forward to this afternoon, and it's an overcast day with temps only in the low 80's instead of blazing summer heat. For summertime in GA, it's actually a pretty good day to get out there. School has started and the boat traffic should be minimal. 

 

The problem? I'm just not motivated to go even though a part of me really wants to fish today.

 

I think the problem is that my kayak and my favorite gear is stored at my hotel and I just don't want to get sucked into whatever has been going on at the property the past few days. Mercifully, my staff has (hopefully) handled anything that came up as I have only received one text message from them since yesterday. They know I've been stressed lately and their looking out for me.

 

So, have you ever found yourself lacking motivation to go fishing even though part of you really wants to get out there?

 

That's a tough one.

 Perhaps it's the fact that you're 'stressed', that's affecting your motivation.

Not that you don't want to go fishing.

Getting out on the water, your happy place,

might be just what the doctor ordered. 

Hope it works out for you.

#addressthestress

A-Jay

 

 

1 hour ago, Koz said:

So, have you ever found yourself lacking motivation to go fishing even though part of you really wants to get out there?

 

Only after the fish have been totally ignoring me for a few days in a row.

 

As a bank fisherman who lives very close to the lake, it takes minimal effort for me to fish, and I think that makes a big difference. If I had to deal with a boat, I probably wouldn't go near as much.

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

Perhaps it's the fact that you're 'stressed', that's affecting your motivation

I think that’s my issue. I haven’t had the boat wet once this year. It’s been crazy busy around home and exceptionally busy and stressful at work and I think it’s taking it’s toll on my motivation to go fishing. 

This is why if I hit the lotto I'd buy a 200-500acre 100% private lake, build my home by it, on the other side create a 1000yd shooting range, in the other corner has my garden.

 

Packing/unpacking....loading/unloading......trailering.....boat launch/boat recovery.....drives to and from fishing spot.

 

I mean you gotta really love Bass fishing to put up with all the BS that goes along with it.  Just like many other hobbies. 

2 hours ago, Koz said:

I've had only a few days off the past 2+ months, but I managed to take off Monday and Tuesday (today) this week. Monday was catching up on chores, washing the car, and just decompressing.

 

I set my alarm to go off at 4:30 am on Tuesday to head out on my kayak and do some fishing. By 4:50 am I was back in bed. I decided to catch up on some sleep instead. Fast forward to this afternoon, and it's an overcast day with temps only in the low 80's instead of blazing summer heat. For summertime in GA, it's actually a pretty good day to get out there. School has started and the boat traffic should be minimal. 

 

The problem? I'm just not motivated to go even though a part of me really wants to fish today.

 

I think the problem is that my kayak and my favorite gear is stored at my hotel and I just don't want to get sucked into whatever has been going on at the property the past few days. Mercifully, my staff has (hopefully) handled anything that came up as I have only received one text message from them since yesterday. They know I've been stressed lately and their looking out for me.

 

So, have you ever found yourself lacking motivation to go fishing even though part of you really wants to get out there?

You’re tired/burnt out dude. A lot of times I have to make myself engage with my hobbies and 99% of the time I’m thankful I do.

Just now, BlakeMolone said:

11 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

This is why if I hit the lotto I'd buy a 200-500acre 100% private lake, build my home by it, on the other side create a 1000yd shooting range, in the other corner has my garden.

 

If I hit the lotto, I'm hiring 25-30 year olds in bikinis to load the gear, drive the truck, and run the boat, I might even get a little fishing in... ?

3 minutes ago, Deleted account said:

 

If I hit the lotto, I'm hiring 25-30 year olds in bikinis to load the gear, drive the truck, and run the boat, I might even get a little fishing in... ?

Quick, edit that one to include the gender of your choice,

before someone does it for you . . . .

A-Jay

Once you retire you are always rested. 

Only time I'm de-motivated is when the heat and humidity is more than I can handle...... which is often in August.

 

You’ll break out of the funk you are in but don’t continue to get more stressed out. Will get you sick. Sucks you missed your opportunity for some stress relief.
 

Not my place to tell anyone what to do but I’d get my daily ducks in a row. Have my gear where I want it and take a sick day. Dedicate a day to it during the week. That will break that funk in a hurry. 

1 hour ago, fin said:

 

Only after the fish have been totally ignoring me for a few days in a row.

 

As a bank fisherman who lives very close to the lake, it takes minimal effort for me to fish, and I think that makes a big difference. If I had to deal with a boat, I probably wouldn't go near as much.

I think that if I was back in my old SC stomping grounds bank fishing lagoons I would have one out there. But the thought of launching from my hotel and lugging the kayak to and from teh water didn't appeal to me today. I was feeling old this morning.

When I was boatless and only kayak fished, yes I had those days of no motivation to go a lot. Loading the Kayak in the truck, tying It down, get It and gear to the lake, dragging It to the water, getting wet and muddy possibly, putting gear on kayak, paddling to spot, etc etc etc.  Just sounds like a beating some days. 
 

Now I never have that. Hook boat up, back into water, 5 minutes later I’m flying across the lake to anywhere I want to go, gear stays in the boat, reach in locker and start fishing. Love It. 

3 hours ago, Mobasser said:

I don't think so. I might be tired, but I still go. You never know. It could be the day the biggest bass of your lifetime decides to strike. I want to be there- and be ready fo her.

My friend calls that FOMO.  Fear of missing out. 

42 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Quick, edit that one to include the gender of your choice,

before someone does it for you . . . .

A-Jay

I was about to do a Google search and post a picture as a response, but I thought better of it.

3 minutes ago, Koz said:

I was about to do a Google search and post a picture as a response, but I thought better of it.

LOL ~ 

Initially I did the same.

Then somehow my filter kicked in.

I haven't seen it for while.

A-Jay

6 minutes ago, Spankey said:

You’ll break out of the funk you are in but don’t continue to get more stressed out. Will get you sick. Sucks you missed your opportunity for some stress relief.
 

Not my place to tell anyone what to do but I’d get my daily ducks in a row. Have my gear where I want it and take a sick day. Dedicate a day to it during the week. That will break that funk in a hurry. 

 

My hotel owner is actually a good guy and some days he forbids me from showing up. But we were a bit short staffed, I had to fire someone for drug use, and then COVID hit a number of associates so I have been covering hourly positions at the front desk as well as my own work. It stunk, but we made it through the COVID mini outbreak and we have some new staff in training. Hopefully in two weeks things will be back to normal.

7 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

My friend calls that FOMO.  Fear of missing out. 

I call it fear of not catching a nice fish.

You’re in a tough business (one I know nothing about) can see it being very demanding with extreme needs. Hope it turns around for you soon.  Working with people and public all day is tough. Different form of service. 

Thankfully it hasn’t hit my fishing, but the last year we haven’t kayaked for fun, zip for astrophotography, and worst of all no working out. First two years of Covid was busier than ever. Work wears us down and just have nothing left by day end. Thankfully I fish for 20 minutes on the way to work and it helps me recharge and deal with some of the crap at work. 

3 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

This is why if I hit the lotto I'd buy a 200-500acre 100% private lake, build my home by it, on the other side create a 1000yd shooting range, in the other corner has my garden.

 

Packing/unpacking....loading/unloading......trailering.....boat launch/boat recovery.....drives to and from fishing spot.

 

I mean you gotta really love Bass fishing to put up with all the BS that goes along with it.  Just like many other hobbies. 

1,000 yd range. Nice!