Jump to content

Do you too ever reach a state where you're happy to simply be on the water?


Recommended Posts

  • Global Moderator

I would rather be on water than dry land. I always enjoy every second floating in various vessels, swimming, wading, etc. Not because I’m tired of catching 700 fish,  I just like the water. My late pal capt Kenny nicknamed me Waterdog 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User
1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

I would rather be on water than dry land. I always enjoy every second floating in various vessels, swimming, wading, etc. Not because I’m tired of catching 700 fish,  I just like the water. My late pal capt Kenny nicknamed me Waterdog 

 

I love the water too.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Definitely. I actually got into kayaking before bass fishing...then one day I was in a pedal kayak and felt like I needed something to do with my hands so I figured I'd try bass fishing out. Now bass fishing is one of my favorite hobbies but I still like getting out on a kayak. This is also one of the main reasons I like a drop shot so much is it's a great kayak lure and you can just veg out for a bit and usually get just as many fish in the boat (if not more) than you would if you were throwing a reaction bait.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User
On 8/3/2024 at 5:49 AM, ol'crickety said:

When I'd fish a lake in northwestern Ontario for brown bass for a week, come the final morning of fishing, after I'd caught about 700 smallies, including four and five-pounders, I'd be so happy and relaxed in my canoe, no longer driven to catch scores more. I feel the same way now, having caught hundreds in 2024, my PB, and dozens and dozens of four and five-pounders. 

 

I've learned that some of you are more driven than me, but I'm wondering if some of you are like me, eventually reaching a point where you're simply happy to be on the water? I still go out and catch bass, but I cast a little less and simply witness a little more. Is it just me? Or do you too ever reach a state of contentment, where being on the water is enough?

I am in that state for last 9 years 😂, For me fishing itself is joyful, I am not saying that because I cant catch them, I know how to catch. and my kids and lady can swear on that because I told them what to do and what to use and they catch left and right always, But for me I enjoy catching on specific lure and combo on that day. So I might catch just one or even none but I am very happy at the end of the day.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Being on the water, I often relax and enjoy creation. It is a time of prayer and meditation for me, interrupted by periods of intense focused dedication to the task at hand.
 

The same as for being in the woods hunting deer. With that, it’s also a time to bond with and admire a favorite firearm and knife. 

 

With fishing I still use my knife, and I build a relationship with my gear, though not as strong as with a firearm. Probably because rods and reels are more fragile and seen more as a long use consumable rather than a lifelong companion.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User
On 8/3/2024 at 5:34 PM, ol'crickety said:

Do you too ever reach a state where you're happy to simply be on the water?

Yes. 

 

Like @GreenPig, I conciously dedicate several seconds each morning to that state.   

 

It doesn't last long, but it has great value

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User

Absolutely, as does the unwritten promise a sunrise over the water brings a certain level of optimism to start the day….

50049.jpeg

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User

If you stop fishing to photograph the Sun rising or setting, you're simply happy to be on the water.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/3/2024 at 10:57 AM, ol'crickety said:

My most powerful fishing motor ever was 10 h.p.,

But you've had a Ted Williams Gamefisher. Our lives will be forever welded by this stronger than blood bond! Not to mention the fact that we have both sunk using the aforementioned motor!

 

     For those confused by this strange passage....let me briefly explain. Way, way, many years ago, while running trot lines in the middle of the night, on a Mississippi River oxbow in eastern Arkansas, water was coming over the bow as we motored down river. All of a sudden lots of water was coming over the bow, and we nosedived! The three of us waterlogged riverboys pulled and swam the submerged johnboat to the riverbank, took off the motor, picked up the boat and turned over like a canoe, re-loaded, and after an eternity, the engine started and we went back to camp. We used the very leaky boat as a livewell and when we sank, we watched a nights worth of Chanel Cats swim away! Not to mention the floating Busch beers in the river.

     Turns out, the SAME THING happened to Katie! A couple thousand miles away no less, but sunk in the same way with the trusted Ted Williams Gamefisher from Sears and Roebuck! She will have to tell that story. Life is too weird and it sure is a small world!

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

One of the reasons why I picked up fishing is because I love being out by the water, whether it's a creek, lake, river, pond, etc. It's a joy when you hook up on a biggin or a dink, fighting the fish and bringing it in is a blast. Some days you get skunked, that's the name of the game. Simply being out there and enjoying nature in my book is one of the best feelings.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User

Most of the time when I go fishing I want to catch bass, but sometimes after a hard week at work I just like to get out and away from everything for a while.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Super User

No.  I have taken up other water sports such as kite boarding, and surfing, but all I could think of while participating in these sports, was how could I attach a fishing rod to my board, or was that bait I just saw break the surface.  If I am on the water I am fishing.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/3/2024 at 11:53 AM, Catt said:

FB_IMG_1709573509408.jpg

Boy is that a true statement !! 

To answer the original question....yes...I love being on the water !  Have since I was 10 yrs old, first boat at age 12, been a boat owner since and I am 74 now.  I enjoy the ride out and in, fishing is a plus.  I often take my boat out for a few hours just to get away and enjoy the water.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



  • Outboard Engine

    fishing tackle

    fishing

    fishing

    fishing

    fishing

    bass fish

    fish for bass



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.