Cooked Crack Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 First it was chess and now professional fishing. Is any sport safe from shenanigans? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Sports, huh? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I never understood fesh water fishing. The majority of this fish aren't worth eating and a decent size catch is the size of the bait I would use in the gulf. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabbyrwock Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Stuffing beads into things to win? These guys are just practicing for the chess circuit. 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, The Almighty Buzz said: I never understood fesh water fishing. The majority of this fish aren't worth eating and a decent size catch is the size of the bait I would use in the gulf. You catch much better fish in the ocean… but it’s simpler with less technique. I’ve never had to skip a bait under docks, work a grass line, or slowly work a lure through a wood pile to lure a big fish in the ocean. I just boat out to a spot and wait. Maybe do some trolling. Surf fishing requires a little bit of reading the land scape but it’s not comparable to working out where the big bass might be in a river. i guess the challenge makes it fun. That being said, the ocean smells better, the fish taste better, and hanging out on or near a beach all day is fun. Ocean fishing is great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Almighty Buzz said: I never understood fesh water fishing. The majority of this fish aren't worth eating and a decent size catch is the size of the bait I would use in the gulf. Because freshwater fishing has always been best when the fish are incidental to the process 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Fishing and golf occupy very similar roles for me. Basically, things I can do to be outside for a few hours with friends and 1000 beers. Keeping score defeats the whole purpose and cheating is downright hateful. Edited October 2, 2022 by PleaseBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Back when I was a kid in Williamsport PA in the 50s, we fished inland all the time. My grandfather was a taxidermist and head of the local sportsman club. We fished in streams, rivers, and my great uncle had a pond with bluegills in it. Those fish put up a fight! This was when waters weren't polluted. My best friend fishes in Delaware, throws them back because of pollution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) When you live 1000 miles from the ocean, and love to fish, it's all ya got. It's also significantly cheaper. Any time I do get to fish salt water I jump on the chance but catching bass and trout are plenty of fun on appropriately light gear. I put walleye up against most salt water fish for eating. But they are more the exception and less the rule. Seems a pretty ham handed way of trying to cheat. I remember back in the day when Bass Masters was more popular and involved quite a bit of money. One ol boy had his buddy down there in scuba gear putting big fish on his hook. Still got caught but I have to believe they probably got away with it a time or two. Edited October 3, 2022 by The 12th Commandment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoshuaj Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Amateurs, stuff them full of ice…… at least that’s what I’ve been told……😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Hardcore fishing guy is just hilariously goofy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 My husband could get strapped in the fighting chair and carry on with a fish for hours. (I never witnessed any of this, just heard the stories.) The only time I ever fished was with my step-brother and I snagged the back of his hoodie with the hook. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Why would you cheat at catching fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytoAli Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Why would you cheat at catching fish The needed to keep the saying “something smells fishy” alive and well in the sport. 🤭 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Why would you cheat at catching fish Cause money is involved? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 10:36 AM, Cooked Crack said: First it was chess and now professional fishing. Is any sport safe from shenanigans? Dodgeball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, Cooked Crack said: Cause money is involved? Smh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, ClaytoAli said: The needed to keep the saying “something smells fishy” alive and well in the sport. 🤭 Booooo lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 29 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Why would you cheat at catching fish 22 minutes ago, Cooked Crack said: Cause money is involved? Thousands upon thousands of dollars, apparently. And the guy won a boat in a tournament. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Green Fan Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) On 10/2/2022 at 11:29 AM, Destino said: You catch much better fish in the ocean… but it’s simpler with less technique. I’ve never had to skip a bait under docks, work a grass line, or slowly work a lure through a wood pile to lure a big fish in the ocean. I just boat out to a spot and wait. Maybe do some trolling. Surf fishing requires a little bit of reading the land scape but it’s not comparable to working out where the big bass might be in a river. i guess the challenge makes it fun. That being said, the ocean smells better, the fish taste better, and hanging out on or near a beach all day is fun. Ocean fishing is great. I agree with this. I've done both and with salt water fishing you're basically sitting in a boat driving around waiting for "fish on" With bass fishing as you said it's all about putting the lure in the right spot with the right action. I'd much rather catch a 4 pound bass on a top water bait at sunset. It's more satisfying because I feel I earned it more than salt water where I basically drank beer amd waited for the rod to bend. Edited October 3, 2022 by Darrell Green Fan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, Darrell Green Fan said: It's more satisfying because I feel I earned it more ... where I basically drank beer and waited for the rod to bend. That'swhatshesaid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, skinsmarydu said: My husband could get strapped in the fighting chair and carry on with a fish for hours. (I never witnessed any of this, just heard the stories.) The only time I ever fished was with my step-brother and I snagged the back of his hoodie with the hook. Never again. You never fished off the ship while underway? That's one of my favorite memories. 19 minutes ago, Darrell Green Fan said: I agree with this. I've done both and with salt water fishing you're basically sitting in a boat driving around waiting for "fish on" With bass fishing as you said it's all about putting the lure in the right spot with the right action. I'd much rather catch a 4 pound bass on a top water bait at sunset. It's more satisfying because I feel I earned it more than salt water where I basically drank beer amd waited for the rod to bend. Fishing is about 90% eating tasty meat for me. And just sitting back, BSing while I wait for the line to tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, TradeTheBeal! said: Hardcore fishing guy is just hilariously goofy to me. I didn't know you met @Destino, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 No, I was in deck division, always working. That time I missed ship's movement, I just sat with the Master Diver and watched him. Fascinating conversation, though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 40 minutes ago, Dan T. said: Thousands upon thousands of dollars, apparently. And the guy won a boat in a tournament. Jokes on him. That boats value will depreciate 15-25٪ in just the first year. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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