04-09-2016, 09:20 PM
If it was just for the meat we'd quit after getting skunked a couple times. Though I do have to say, as I get better at this I would say that the days where I'm hiking back to my car with a stringer that is actually making my arm hurt due to the weight of fish on it are starting to catch up to the days that end with a nice easy walk back while I hope that no one notices I don't have any fish....or God forbid, asks what I caught.
Another factor is going fishing for the right fish on the right day. Starting into this filthy habit three years ago I'd go whenever, especially in the summer, but nowadays I spend a little time looking at weather patterns, barometric pressure, last years reports, water temperature, water levels. (I've also stolen a lot of knowledge from you guys in regards to tackle, especially Tubedude.) Ultimately I think that having the ability to go mostly whenever I want helps because I can choose to go on days when they're biting, while guys who can only go on certain weekend days end up having to choose less productive days.
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Another factor is going fishing for the right fish on the right day. Starting into this filthy habit three years ago I'd go whenever, especially in the summer, but nowadays I spend a little time looking at weather patterns, barometric pressure, last years reports, water temperature, water levels. (I've also stolen a lot of knowledge from you guys in regards to tackle, especially Tubedude.) Ultimately I think that having the ability to go mostly whenever I want helps because I can choose to go on days when they're biting, while guys who can only go on certain weekend days end up having to choose less productive days.
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