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We men tend to try to provide solutions when someone comes to us with what we perceive as a problem. I know. I do it all the time with my two daughters who are 23 and 19. Usually, they just want someone to listen and I'm always trying to solve their problems. So, I'm not going to give you any advice (not that it would be any good, anyway ). You're a sharp Dude, and, as the Great Mook quoted, "All things will pass." We're listening.

Actually, it's the women that just want someone to listen.  Men actually want their problems fixed unless you're making some type of insinuation about fourbizz.   ;D

We men tend to try to provide solutions when someone comes to us with what we perceive as a problem. I know. I do it all the time with my two daughters who are 23 and 19. Usually, they just want someone to listen and I'm always trying to solve their problems. So, I'm not going to give you any advice (not that it would be any good, anyway ). You're a sharp Dude, and, as the Great Mook quoted, "All things will pass." We're listening.

Actually, it's the women that just want someone to listen. Men actually want their problems fixed unless you're making some type of insinuation about fourbizz. ;D

 I had no intention of questioning the manliness of fourbizz, though after posting this, I thought that the comment could be taken that way.   I just meant that I find myself always trying to give advice and I was going to lay low on this one.  

I had this happen to me in the summer, were I was fishing EVERYDAY for usually 6 hours a day and then I enthusiam for fishing went down. I took about a week off, and read some articles on here, got a few new baits, and I got pumped for fishing again and couldnt wait to try some new stuff.

the women are beautiful

x2!!!!!!

Whatever you do, do not sell your gear.  I got burned out on fishing big time back in early 2003 and only sold my boat.  It took 4 years for me to get the urge again and I'm glad I kept most of my stuff.

the women are beautiful

x2!!!!!!

LOL. There are SOME very attractive girls in the south, specially in Texas, but that might be the only redeeming quality of California, the girls here are unparalleled. When I moved here, i was blown away at just how many really gorgeous women there are.

You should see them in  Brooklyn!

What a depressing thread!!!  Nobody likes emo lol

Fourbizz, please consider Catt's advice.

Living in the land of fruits and nuts is nothing compared to the deep south, where the weather is always warm, the women are beautiful and the fishing is out of this world all year long.

Head south, young man. Head south.

You will never regret it.

Sam says he lives south, I was thinking more like Florida, Texas, Gerogia or the Carolinas.  But no, wait, wait, hes in Virginia.  Thats not south because it still snows  ;D

Fourbizz, please consider Catt's advice.

Living in the land of fruits and nuts is nothing compared to the deep south, where the weather is always warm, the women are beautiful and the fishing is out of this world all year long.

Head south, young man. Head south.

You will never regret it.

Yeah, but you live in Virginia.   :-?

LOL. There are SOME very attractive girls in the south, specially in Texas, but that might be the only redeeming quality of California, the girls here are unparalleled. When I moved here, i was blown away at just how many really gorgeous women there are.

We have to fish in Virginia because our girls are ugly.

Not knowing the particulars of your life or your fishing habits, I would agree with Cravin.  My advice:  put down your fancy equipment, your maps, etc. and pick up a cane pole and a can of red worms or crickets.  Fish for bluegill or bream (or whatever panfish are called in Northern California).  Get aquainted with a comfy lawn chair.  Go fishing when you want to go and not when you feel you ought to go.  Stop counting the fish you catch.  Reaquaint yourself with nature and it's complex simplicity.  Take some good deep breaths and learn to appreciate that you still can.

(I'm sorry if I'm getting a bit sappy.  My mom just had a stroke and I'm coming to realize how many things I take for granted).

Take up another hobby. I do alot of stuff besides fishing. Motocross, mountainbiking, bmxing, video games, guitar, paintball, rc cars, and skateboarding. I have enough hobbies to keep my busy when I get burnt out of fishing.

Like others have said dont give up on it, find something else to occupy your time.  For me I divorced my wife and gained custody of my three little girls...

Just kidding, I didnt divorce her for that but It did reduce my fishing time dramatically...virtually none in 2008. I have missed a lot of time but i cant wait till i hit the water again.

Burnout on fishing ?    Blasphemy!!

Jay, all it takes is a phone call. The damage on my home has now toped 18,000.00 from Ike and we are not through. You are welcome at any time just like Catt said. There is more work than you would imagine.

FYI, the bass fishing around here might supprise you.

Thanks FFD and all the others who offered advice, help, and sarcasm ;D

I am seriously considering moving for a large number of reasons, least of all fishing. But if I did move it would be to CO, WY, NM, ID, MT, or TX.

I could be just as into Wild Trout fishing as I am big baiting for LM. In the meantime, I'm gonna spend very little time trophy hunting this winter, and probably get into a different boat.

I might just get liquored up and play pool all winter, lol. I'm sure by late February ill be cocked locked and ready to rock with the big baits again.

You better be ready late Feb. And if your not I'll drag you out anyway.