Are you A miserable fisherman or do you know someone who is?
 

If so you or the miserable person should find a new hobby!

I'm a 36 year young man who loves to fish and have been doing it now about 13 years and enjoys fishing around socialable people.No this is not a add for a partner.
I no this guy who thinks his %$%$%$%$ doesn't stink who thinks he's god's gift to fishing.He hates anybody who is younger then him fishing in what he thinks is his waters, including anybody using light tackle in anyway, boat guys, flie guys bait guys and pretty much any one who isn't over 60 and is fishing anything other then what he is fishing with.

I aproached this man who came 10 feet from me and starting fishing next to me.I asked him very respectfuly and nicely what his problem is and he said he is anti social, fine no problem then he continues on and says he doesn't like all the people who fish around him and says he is getting sick of it and will start throwing people in the water or shooting them he doesn' care anymore.

If I ever get that bad I will quit fishing forever and hope my life is over.

Can't we all just get allong.

Geez, was that you the other night?

:rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

Just kidding......

Im not a miserable fisherman, but Im not socialable while Im fishing. I fish with very few people, mostly because I dont want to babysit or compromise on what I want to do. If fish to fish, I rather be with my wife and kids then BS with other fisherman. the time on spend on the water is incredibly precious to me and I dont have a lot of time to spare. That being said, I see no excuse for rudeness towards others I may come across while fishing and I would always lend a hand to someone if asked or if I see they need help.

The guy is depressed....best give him room.

Did he call you d_ck breath? :deer:

I'm a miserable person in general, but I'm less miserable when fishing. I prefer to fish with one person because I just feel safer. I'll usually talk to others that I run into, but I give them their space. I can't stand being crowded or having my line crossed.

If someone's in the spot I came to fish, I'll fish a different spot in the same area or move on all together. First come, first served. I'd never act like the guy described above.

As for the grump you ran into, I kinda feel for someone who can't even enjoy time spent fishing. That guy must be a real peach when he's working or doing something he doesn't like to do.

Sounds like the kind of person that, if they were on fire, and jumped into the water to put it out, would complain that the water was too cold and too deep.:doh:

My mood always lightens up when I go fishing, thats why I go....I also go because I want to get away from people. But if the fishing dies out, or you both happen to be back on the rocks or the beach, some friendly banter between strangers isnt a bad thing...actually it can be very good, friends can be made, info and ideas can be exchanged, techniques learned, etc..... unless the other party is drunk, then just stay away and keep an eye out behind you.

That's an old technique used to just get you to move out of 'his' spot. I probably would haved moved though just in case. ;)

I am with RIJimmy......when I am fishing I am for the most part all business.....though I do on occasion get a little fun streak in me and have a few laughs with my buddies! When I am fishing there is not much room for talking.....talking is for after the fishing is done!;)

Slingah knows someone who might fit the bill though!:rotflmao:

I agree, fish first and talk later.

Of course there's also the "misery loves company" angle, but if I'm not having a miserable time, why would I want someone else to bring me down?

I try to limit my converstion to small talk and passing on tips to those that have been less fortunate catching ANYTHING.
We all know how we jate getting the skunk, particularly during the fall run.

I should note that I do have lengthy discussions with my bunker or eel.

Yea, I'll bet they really give you some contentious discourse. :rtfm::rotflmao:

-spence

I don't talk to alot of strangers! They always tend to bend my ear about their fishing "war stories" and give me tips on how to fish.....like I don't know how to fish!! Know what I mean??!! Like they invented the sport!!! I don't bore people with my tales of yore and I don't want to be bored by theirs!:yawn::yawn::yawn:

I don't mind talking to people when I bump into them on the beach...I will say that while my line is in the water I usually like it quiet though....Thats why i am out there.

Oh...and I forgot to mention their story always concludes with the ritualistic telling of all the 30's they were getting..........and of course I have to ask for clarification......"30 pounds??"......"no...30 inches!!!".....oh great story.....thanks for making my ears bleed for the last 20 minutes.....please shoot me now!!:rollem:

LOL Lawrence. I will keep to myself next time.:chatter. I wouldn't want to cause any inner ear problems. I do talk to myself a lot, but never seem to have an intelligent conversation though. It's all about fun for me and don't mind banter, but I am pretty observant and can take a message.

:jester: Paul I was not talking about you! I don't think I have ever seen you catch a 30 inch fish!:jester: You are one of those I was talking about when I mentioned having a few laughs! You, Mayor Paul, are fun to fish with!:tooth:

Six years ago this time of year I tried talking to this big miserable jerk of a man who I had been seeing on my local rockpile during some great daytime blitzes. He basically didnt want to hear anything I had to say...and I walked away thinking what a d*ckhead!!!....his buddy Joe was okay though...:jester:.....then I started seeing him down the cape in this old jeep ( I think he was following me ).....well, its a small community...just be careful who you start talking to on the beach :bshake:

Slingah is my hero!:tooth:

Don't take this down again...you have no right or reason...besides....I will keep putting it up so let it go!:laugha:

:tooth:

I agree when i'm fishing I value the time just like when i'm with my family and don't want to get into a long conversation with someone.But here is a guy who can't stand to see people fishing near him understandable.He comes 10 feet away from me this morning and cuts my casting area in half and has the balls to treat me like I invaded his space what a jerk. I don't like when someone comes into my area when i'm fishing either but as long as they are fairly nice and asks if I mind I don't have a problem with it this time of year there is plenty of fish to go around anyway.If this guy was younger he would have been swimming.

The water is still warm luv2fish......give him a nudge if he won't budge!:tooth::laugha:

Those cliffs in gansett can get pretty slippery.

Cliffs? Even better....drop him like a stone...just make sure there are no witnesses!:btu:

I agree with you 100% Whoever is next to ya always speaks as if I just bought the Rod & Reel. I don't know why this is, when I show up and someone's there it's a simple Any Luck? and I'm on my way.

Its funny isn't it CanalGuy?? :tooth:

I fish to have fun. It really doesn't bother me if someone is near me or in "my" spot as long as they're not rude or in some way impacting my fishing. I usually like to fish with family and friends because they love to fish for the same reasons I do. If I ever got to the point where I'm being nasty to strangers who are around on a public beach or piece of water I'm going to quit fishing and just work all the time because it means I've lost the ability to enjoy my favorite pastime. If someone anchors right on top of me or crosses my line or something like that, that's a different story but in general I can put up with a lot because I'm fishing and not working. Life is way too short and fishing days are way too infrequent to sweat the small stuff. If somebody wants to be a jerk I would just leave them to be miserable by themselves.

I'd like to fish with this miserable guy.We'd get along fine.

I concur indubitably with capt mike