Drinking and fishing
Feb 19, 2021 18:56:53 #
hemihappy
Loc: pawleys island s.c.
If a guy wants to bring a beer along ok but why do you want to. When it's 99 degrees a beer is the worst thing
you can dehydrate your self with. Worst than a beer I never allow a banana on the boat, some of you may know why. More than 2 beers is a no no also. If in charge of the boat you should leave it alone.
you can dehydrate your self with. Worst than a beer I never allow a banana on the boat, some of you may know why. More than 2 beers is a no no also. If in charge of the boat you should leave it alone.
Feb 19, 2021 19:16:55 #
Feb 19, 2021 19:56:06 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
hemihappy wrote:
If a guy wants to bring a beer along ok but why do you want to. When it's 99 degrees a beer is the worst thing
you can dehydrate your self with. Worst than a beer I never allow a banana on the boat, some of you may know why. More than 2 beers is a no no also. If in charge of the boat you should leave it alone.
you can dehydrate your self with. Worst than a beer I never allow a banana on the boat, some of you may know why. More than 2 beers is a no no also. If in charge of the boat you should leave it alone.
Okay...what's the banana thing?
Feb 19, 2021 20:03:21 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
I know a lot of guys that enjoy drinking a few co... (show quote)
Ben, I’ve never drank alcohol in a boat or while hunting. Not only is it against the law to have alcohol on your boat, it’s very dangerous. I worked with a friend who was a volunteer Harris County Marine sheriffs deputy. He used to bring pictures to work of boat accidents and some with the dead people on the boat. It was always alcohol involved. Sometimes the drunks on the boat were only hurt after they crashed into another boat and killed those people.
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Feb 19, 2021 20:34:38 #
Raymond Vipperman
Loc: Republic, WA
A toddy after a successful fishing trip is a must, both to brag and to quench the thirst. A good day of fishing is the best we can have.
Feb 19, 2021 21:05:09 #
Crappie 007
Loc: Adams Tennessee
Ben Bragg wrote:
spot on Ben. I feel the same.I know a lot of guys that enjoy drinking a few co... (show quote)
Feb 19, 2021 22:04:15 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
The "bananas on the boat" thing:
When sailing from the "New World", european sailors started the "bananas are bad luck" idiocy, because they were too stupid to check the banana bunches for spiders before loading in the hull. Depending on the voyage length, the spiders inevitably crawled out and some being poisonous were responsible for some sailor deaths while underway. Often the spider was simply a tarantula, surely scary to find crawling around on a boat, but only a few species are capable of killing a human.....their venom is intended for lizards and birds, etc., their normal prey.
Unless you are planning on buying/bringing an entire "five foot, six foot, seven foot bunch !" (thanks, Mr. Belafonte), or you are simply "Mr. Oblivious", you needn't further this centuries-old B.S.
Simply an "old sailors tale"....much like its cousin, the "old wives tale".
Besides.... bananas are an excellent healthy snack, in addition to having a very environmentally-safe "packaging".
They're also an excellent source of potassium, a known leg-cramp preventative.
Mayhaps I could just go ahead and disturb a wider range of "naysayers" by making fresh banana daiquiris on my pontoon boat (yes, they make a 12v blender).... you can refer to me as "that dastardly Oregonian Capt. Morgan" !
When sailing from the "New World", european sailors started the "bananas are bad luck" idiocy, because they were too stupid to check the banana bunches for spiders before loading in the hull. Depending on the voyage length, the spiders inevitably crawled out and some being poisonous were responsible for some sailor deaths while underway. Often the spider was simply a tarantula, surely scary to find crawling around on a boat, but only a few species are capable of killing a human.....their venom is intended for lizards and birds, etc., their normal prey.
Unless you are planning on buying/bringing an entire "five foot, six foot, seven foot bunch !" (thanks, Mr. Belafonte), or you are simply "Mr. Oblivious", you needn't further this centuries-old B.S.
Simply an "old sailors tale"....much like its cousin, the "old wives tale".
Besides.... bananas are an excellent healthy snack, in addition to having a very environmentally-safe "packaging".
They're also an excellent source of potassium, a known leg-cramp preventative.
Mayhaps I could just go ahead and disturb a wider range of "naysayers" by making fresh banana daiquiris on my pontoon boat (yes, they make a 12v blender).... you can refer to me as "that dastardly Oregonian Capt. Morgan" !
Feb 19, 2021 22:48:30 #
Feb 19, 2021 22:50:29 #
Let’s see I am either wading in a river (I am 60+ years) as I need every bit of stability to do this safely and actually catch a trout. Alcohol doesn’t work here. Or I am in my Yak , carefully scoping out fish. I don’t need beer to cloud my vision. I save the booze for the end of the day after the rods are stored and the boat is in its berth
Feb 19, 2021 23:20:36 #
bozokarl
Loc: south central Pa
It depends on the situation. If I'm out on my boat or wading for trout one or two max. If I'm bank fishing for catfish, as long as there's a dd, I'll fill the cooler and drink as many as I want.
Feb 19, 2021 23:46:53 #
FixorFish wrote:
There's always beer on ice in my boat cooler. br T... (show quote)
Without a doubt that is a major red flag. A mentality that FUN and the consumption of alcohol go hand in hand is one I retired long ago. I'm happy to report that yes, I was so very wrong.
Feb 20, 2021 00:03:41 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
One of my father's favorite sayings...."None so self-righteous as the reformed"..... seems apropos here, NorCal.
Feb 20, 2021 00:35:13 #
RuffplayOR57
Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
Ben Bragg wrote:
I know a lot of guys that enjoy drinking a few co... (show quote)
I don’t drink while I’m boating, powered or paddled. But if I’m having lunch at the “lake” I have a beer with the Brauts, then I have No problem going back out and fishing. Now, let’s not get Crazy, No one should drink anything that impairs their reaction times. We are out there to have a Great time outdoors or on the lake, and getting home safe and sound is the best practice. Stay safe Ya all!!
Feb 20, 2021 08:19:08 #
FixorFish wrote:
One of my father's favorite sayings...."None so self-righteous as the reformed"..... seems apropos here, NorCal.
This quote is highly problematic in this instance sir, for you know nothing about me at all. Defining NoCal Steve as "self righteous" to his family, church, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, would lead to many opportunities to resolve your ignorance.
Feb 20, 2021 08:56:52 #
FixorFish wrote:
There's always beer on ice in my boat cooler. br T... (show quote)
For me, if ya take a look at the original post I said something to the effect” I don’t knock those who do ,and am not judge mental ...
I’m not trying to campaign for any moral cause here. Nor am I trying to say anyone is right or wrong. Do your own thing. I’ll do my own thing.
This has been a good post and a lot of folks have given great input.
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