Bill, you are absolutely right, we have different ways to enjoy the same sport. That's why fishing is so cool.
I like chasin' large too, I just happen to have a new boat and I've fallen in love with it a bit... in the fall and next season, I'll probably balance things out a bit more. But the point is that however you or I or anyone else want to enjoy it, night or day, big or small, catch or release (within the laws), its OK.
If we all did the same thing, the beach would be overrun.
Bloo, you are dead on... I fish for me, my relaxation, my escape, to get outside and on the water... sometimes I just like a nice walk on the beach or a boat ride... its just my thing. On a trout stream, on a remote canadian lake in the fall, on the beach or in the boat... and even taking my daughter to the pond for sunnies. Sometimes I like to fish with others, mostly I fish by myself.
There are people that fish because they think it makes them cool, a rugged outdoorsmen, or whatever. Ain't me, been doin' it my whole life.
And the hard-core thing is great, I don't know, I launched at 4am or been on the road to a surf spot about every day I've been off since April... sometimes after fishing the night before. This past weekend was the first time this year I wasn't flippin' out about my next trip out.
But that's about as far as I care to take it. I don't see getting divorced over it or losing your job or house as a badge of honor.
Bill, I applaud you for making that change... family is most important, but I'm sure there's still room in your life for getting out there.
Saltheart, you shouldn't be getting involved in a thread like this, shame on you. Just read the one's with "smily faces" on them
You are on a "no tweaking" diet.