Here is one to chew the fat on. Is fishing really a sport?
Maryland Fishing
Aug 29, 2023 17:31:37 #
Graywulff wrote:
I don’t think it was a question of why post in the first place but more just a comment on our sport being special enough for it not to matter what anybody thinks of it!!
Absolutely, it the tug that drives me!
Aug 29, 2023 17:48:55 #
vernon p morris
Loc: Maryland
Yes that's why I got a Maryland wood carved pike for the biggest one in 2001 catch at marshyhope plus sports afield pin for crappie 2-3/4 lbs.in 79 yes I think it is
Aug 29, 2023 19:03:32 #
plumbob wrote:
That you do Oh Wise One. 
All really good responses and 4 pages. I saw this and thought maybe 1 page, 2 tops. I guess the Gal that wrote this hit a nerve and may just need to take a fishing trip and experience some of the scenarios mentioned.
And they say you can believe it if it is on the internet.
Aug 29, 2023 19:34:40 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
bapabear wrote:
Whom ever said fishing lacks competition, has never launched a boat at a busy ramp on a holiday.
🤣🤣🤣👍
Aug 29, 2023 19:50:12 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I luv fishing at any level.
Fished tournaments that wore me out.
Get up at 3/4am drive 100+ miles ea way.
Spend 8 hours casting n hoping to catch.
Fight the wind the current n the wakes made by weekend craziest.
You're tired.
Nascar I won't argue that one. Those boys earn their money.
I luv baseball also but. Look at the money they make now.
Figure out how much time during a game are they are burning calories.
Pitchers every 5 days limited amount of pitches. Only bat every ninth time.
Catcher earn their keep.
I'll stick to fishing.
Don't make any money but the satisfaction I get even without catching.
Is worth a million to me.
Cheaper than a shrink 👍👍🎣🎣
Fished tournaments that wore me out.
Get up at 3/4am drive 100+ miles ea way.
Spend 8 hours casting n hoping to catch.
Fight the wind the current n the wakes made by weekend craziest.
You're tired.
Nascar I won't argue that one. Those boys earn their money.
I luv baseball also but. Look at the money they make now.
Figure out how much time during a game are they are burning calories.
Pitchers every 5 days limited amount of pitches. Only bat every ninth time.
Catcher earn their keep.
I'll stick to fishing.
Don't make any money but the satisfaction I get even without catching.
Is worth a million to me.
Cheaper than a shrink 👍👍🎣🎣
Aug 29, 2023 20:05:57 #
plumbob wrote:
According to " https://www.thecoldwire.com/is-fishing-a-sport/ " fishing is not a sport.
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
According to I watched all last week with the elites at st Lawrence river it meets all 3 requirements they said it takes to be a sport getting on the boat with three different pros and watching them for 8 hours a day was very interesting
Aug 29, 2023 21:08:42 #
plumbob wrote:
According to " https://www.thecoldwire.com/is-fishing-a-sport/ " fishing is not a sport.
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
Who ever wrote this BS sounds like a person who never fish.
Aug 29, 2023 22:16:48 #
When I was a teenager I worked on a “hobby” fishing boat. lol
Aug 29, 2023 22:41:49 #
Scudrnr
Loc: Hancock, Wisconsin
plumbob wrote:
According to " https://www.thecoldwire.com/is-fishing-a-sport/ " fishing is not a sport.
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
Commercial fishing is a business, sport fishing (it's in the name) is definitely a sport.
Aug 30, 2023 01:28:35 #
Fishing can be lots of time being bored with several minutes of absolute panic tossed in when you least expect it
Aug 30, 2023 05:58:48 #
plumbob wrote:
According to " https://www.thecoldwire.com/is-fishing-a-sport/ " fishing is not a sport
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
There are leagues and competitions, that makes it a sport in my view.
For me, it's much more valuable, though, as an enjoyable pass time. My life during my working years was highly competitive, and that was plenty of that stuff for me. The beauty of nature and the soothing qualities of being in and around the water kept me somewhat sane. Making friends & spending time fishing with family are some of my most cherished memories.
Aug 30, 2023 06:09:33 #
ranger632 wrote:
Who ever wrote this BS sounds like a person who never fish.
Totally Agree. Just some person looking to sell some copy.
Aug 30, 2023 06:16:45 #
bgorebill wrote:
I read all the comments, and like the variety of opinions. But really, in terms of the level of satisfaction gained by participating, does it matter in the least?
Nope.
Aug 30, 2023 06:19:15 #
Aug 30, 2023 08:28:14 #
CamT wrote:
Fishing can be lots of time being bored with several minutes of absolute panic tossed in when you least expect it
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