Unmotivated
May 17, 2020 13:03:30 #
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May 17, 2020 14:13:21 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
Take every opportunity to watch. I have often gone out and left my rod at home just to watch. Those are the most productive days I have had even though the payout is not until another trip when I actually fish. Stay back out of the way. Watch for details.Watch for details. Watch for details. Just a few examples: location the lure lands in, lure, lure size, lure color, retrieve method, retrieve method when a fish bites, what does not work, lure change out and if there is an apparent reason, sun glasses color, leader length, loop or direct knot, pin, swivel or weight, splash landing of soft landing, etc. A pair of binos and a notebook helps. I often ask if I can watch. There is nothing they can do if I don't ask, but by showing respect, many fishermen will tell you what they are doing then demo for you. Fishermen in general like to have their skill acknowledged (except during a tournament). I have even been invited to sit in the back seat. Again, detail, detail, detail. I still remember a quote 50 or 60 years ago in a fishing magazine that is now burned into my head. Best advice ever. "It is not the fly Mack. It is how you use it" RTKF
May 17, 2020 15:36:19 #
May 17, 2020 16:56:00 #
I was at work today. Be thankful you got to go. It’s called fishing for a reason.
May 17, 2020 18:20:44 #
FS Digest wrote:
Went fishing for four hours today. Didn't get a single bite. When I'm leaving, an old man throws in his first cast and catches a bass like clockwork. What am I doing wrong?
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May 17, 2020 18:44:32 #
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May 17, 2020 20:14:04 #
I've always told my son, who's a better fisherman than me; watch, listen, and talk to every fisherman, even if you think he or she is the dumbest person whoever fished. You can always learn something from them even if it's what not to do, and often that's worth it's weight in gold. Steve.
May 17, 2020 21:46:31 #
RHW: keep in mind, it’s called “Fishing”, not called “Catching”. If you’re not having success with your methods, it should be obvious you need some new tricks. Suggest you learn how to rig and fish plastic worms.; inexpensive and virtually fool-proof on vast majority of bass waters. Also, a suggestion to watch any of Roland Martin’s youtube video how-to’s. Any day you are not catching, simply take in the beauty of the surroundings; and further, most experienced fishermen are willing to share some information to those who are earnestly seeking it.
May 20, 2020 15:31:53 #
FS Digest wrote:
He's had umpteen years to figure out exactly what ... (show quote)
Common Man.....4AcidRayne.....Let's HEAR the 3 Individual Tips/Techniques!,...U have Learned!...would Appreciate it!...and Thanks!
May 20, 2020 16:46:41 #
Well Hoss, You don't learn a thing if the first time you do something when you do it right! If you caught a PB bass the very first cast, you would probably quit then! Where's the challenge?
Actually, we will learn more by failing a few times. That causes one to have think, rethink, and try, try, again! If we are correct the first time, we then assume we know everything, whether we really do, or not. It could have been just a fluke bit of luck! As fishermen, we know that a single try, whether it is a success or failure, doesn't make for full knowledge of any thing we've attempted on the water.
I have posted elsewhere about taking my district fishing at Toledo Bend. No one wanted to fish with Ray because he was not an accurate caster, he would either get hung up in the trees, or he caught a bass. Only,
later did they realize that that was where the fish were. You had to get in among the trees to find any fish!
We have to learn not to be too quick to judge the effects of some action or situation until we've had adequate time to study it and really analyze all the facts surrounding. Flukes do happen. We as fishing flakes have to
spend more time to grasp the situation accurately. Just Sayin...RJS
Actually, we will learn more by failing a few times. That causes one to have think, rethink, and try, try, again! If we are correct the first time, we then assume we know everything, whether we really do, or not. It could have been just a fluke bit of luck! As fishermen, we know that a single try, whether it is a success or failure, doesn't make for full knowledge of any thing we've attempted on the water.
I have posted elsewhere about taking my district fishing at Toledo Bend. No one wanted to fish with Ray because he was not an accurate caster, he would either get hung up in the trees, or he caught a bass. Only,
later did they realize that that was where the fish were. You had to get in among the trees to find any fish!
We have to learn not to be too quick to judge the effects of some action or situation until we've had adequate time to study it and really analyze all the facts surrounding. Flukes do happen. We as fishing flakes have to
spend more time to grasp the situation accurately. Just Sayin...RJS
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