10-28-2006, 07:03 PM
Since I am sitting at my desk at work as I type this, I just wish I was out fishing......anywhere.....for anything[unsure].
However, super topic. I can relate at some level to just about every opinion that has been written so far. I do get excited to catch almost any fish, but as I get older, I do tend to seek out quality more. The bottom line however for me is that every trip is a chance to clear my brain and relax. I find that I can do that equally well catching small brookies in the high country, floating Jordanelle for trophy smallies, dueling with Strawberry cutts, ice fishing, or taking my daughter out to a put-n-take pond. I also find that variety is the spice of life and fishing for different species, with different methods, at different times enhances my enjoyment.
In regards to counting, I used to be a notorious counter. However, I guess that I have gone through the "stages" that TD mentioned. I now tend to lose count after 10 (or 12) like Fishound does. My wife would argue that I am not going through a progression or stage, but am a young Alzheimers patient. (esp when I "forget" about the Honey do list)[blush]
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However, super topic. I can relate at some level to just about every opinion that has been written so far. I do get excited to catch almost any fish, but as I get older, I do tend to seek out quality more. The bottom line however for me is that every trip is a chance to clear my brain and relax. I find that I can do that equally well catching small brookies in the high country, floating Jordanelle for trophy smallies, dueling with Strawberry cutts, ice fishing, or taking my daughter out to a put-n-take pond. I also find that variety is the spice of life and fishing for different species, with different methods, at different times enhances my enjoyment.
In regards to counting, I used to be a notorious counter. However, I guess that I have gone through the "stages" that TD mentioned. I now tend to lose count after 10 (or 12) like Fishound does. My wife would argue that I am not going through a progression or stage, but am a young Alzheimers patient. (esp when I "forget" about the Honey do list)[blush]
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