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10-11-2012, 11:06 AM
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Always a Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: South Shore Long Island, NY
Posts: 475
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Fishing Superstitions
I've been meaning to make this thread for awhile and here it is!
Fisherman all have their "lucky" things or rituals, it can be crazy, a tradition, or, to anyone else, just plain stupid. But for us, if it works, the naysayers get skunked and we get fish from the sea and a smile.
This is all for fun!
For me, all the times that I have fished, if I wore a shirt that had a fish picture on it or anything to do with fishing, I got skunked. If I wore a hat, I got skunked. No hat, no fish apparel, I scored time and time again.
So my superstition is that I never wear anything "fishy" and I don't pay attention to my retrieval too much or else it leads to skunks. Also when I am gearing up and hear the bizarre sound of the wind blowing through the guides, it always meant it was a slow day/night. That always creeped me out.
I'll share another: my math teacher in middle school and high school was a big fisherman (actually appeared on the cover of The Fisherman once), he always had a goatee because whenever he had it as opposed to a beard or any other facial hair style, he always nailed big fish. Never saw the man without a goatee during fishing season.
My Godfather always kept the hook that landed his biggest bass of his life on his boat to remind him of the event, but also to bring him good luck. And I swear he was born with a horseshoe up his @$$
So how bout it guys? What is your voodoo?
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"Your first word was "Fishing", not "Mom", not "Dad", "FISHING." - Mom
Black, White, Chartreuse/Parrot = the Holy Trinity
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10-11-2012, 11:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Whenever Seamule say's "I feel good about this trip tonight/this morning", it pretty much means it's going to suck. I have to remind him before meeting up not to curse the trip by saying it, but he usually does anyways.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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10-11-2012, 11:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: West Warwick
Posts: 116
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Catching a fish on the first cast...   |
"I caught you a delicious bass"
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10-11-2012, 11:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 5,238
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So we're house hunting and have had two separate deals fall through because of the sellers. Each time, the misses and many other people say "that's ok. Just means that it wasn't meant to be." I think that mindset is complete nonsense. while at the same time, I refuse to buy a fishing rod that has a fish decal on it with the fish's nose pointed towards the water. My thought process is that I want all fish swimming towards me, not away.
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10-11-2012, 11:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
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When I cut my hair I couldnt help but think I'd never catch another fish the rest of my life, but I busted that myth like the first day. Also my masters hat has crazy good juju but the brims falling apart so I only take it out on special occaisons
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something clever and related to fishing
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10-11-2012, 11:32 AM
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Idiot
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Posts: 2,287
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When I owned one, I always "forgot" my GoPro. Did it work? Negative...
I have a bandana from my Unlce who passed away this spring. I will never fish without it again. This season has been my best ever... I am not a religious person even one bit, but I believe that bandana has something to do with it.
Catching a fish on the first cast has also been a bad omen for me...
I am going to try the "leave the fish apparel at home" approach...
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10-11-2012, 12:29 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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i had hot streak last season while my beard was growing, the more it grew the more i caught, i shaved cause we had a wedding to go to and couldnt connect with a fish until it grew out again, now if im doing good in the surf ill keep letting it grow, if it slows down for a few days ill trim it and repeat throughout the season.
Fish on the first cast use to be a bad omen, but now I make every cast count, proven that theory again last night, first cast fish on, second cast fish on, no more bad omen for me anyway.
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10-11-2012, 01:00 PM
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Idiot
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Posts: 2,287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chefchris401
i had hot streak last season while my beard was growing, the more it grew the more i caught, i shaved cause we had a wedding to go to and couldnt connect with a fish until it grew out again, now if im doing good in the surf ill keep letting it grow, if it slows down for a few days ill trim it and repeat throughout the season.
Fish on the first cast use to be a bad omen, but now I make every cast count, proven that theory again last night, first cast fish on, second cast fish on, no more bad omen for me anyway.
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So you're telling me its not a bad omen and I just suck?... That actually explains a LOT 
I also have an "order of preference" of sorts with my plugs. I work through them in the same order every time... habit, omen, superstition... who knows... probably another indication of suck ing (cant combine the two words apparently...) vs bad luck |
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10-11-2012, 01:55 PM
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Scarecrow
Join Date: May 2003
Location: bedford ma
Posts: 637
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When I am thinking, I make my first cast a very short one, so as to not catch. Twice after a first cast catch last year, I went hitless all night.
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.......Elvis Lives
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10-11-2012, 03:09 PM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
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I need to carry my red handkerchief and if anyone takes my photo while fishing I have bad luck for weeks.
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10-11-2012, 03:52 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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If I sing, I catch fish. If I sing out Loud, I catch more. If I don't sing, I don't catch. Others HAVE witnessed this. So much so that when they started to sing the catch and when they refuse to they don't
Fish are partial to Pink Floyd & DMB. Springsteen, nossomuch |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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10-11-2012, 04:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
Posts: 3,343
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If Soups has perfect hair and a camera, fishing will suck. If he just has perfect hair we're usually good.  |
Does your incessant whining make you feel better? How about you just shut the hell up and suck it up? It's a fishing forum , so please just stop.
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10-11-2012, 04:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 82
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yup
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Originally Posted by tysdad115
If Soups has perfect hair and a camera, fishing will suck. If he just has perfect hair we're usually good. |
We all know you are not worthy. I give and give. No need for such harsh comments. I put you in the better spots. I've given eels. I've given eel rigs and hooks. I've tried to teach. One misplaced email and I have to endure this ridicule. I AM A VERY LUCKY PERSON.
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10-11-2012, 04:37 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
Posts: 2,309
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Northbar is always first plug out of the bag.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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10-11-2012, 05:10 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
Posts: 5,366
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Eat a meal of fish before fishing to catch fish.....swear to god it works! Oh yeah and leave your fillet knife at home  |
Simplify.......
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10-11-2012, 05:19 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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If the fish are where I am, I catch fish. ....if the fish aren't where I is, I don't catch fish!  |
 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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10-11-2012, 05:34 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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I always wear a t-shirt from a tackle shop when I fish
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10-11-2012, 06:58 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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I have always thought the no bananas thing to be a crock...... Still do. But I will respect it on others' boats. trips, etc. Never been a problem on my boat. Just saying.......
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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10-11-2012, 09:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 151
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If I want to guarantee a skunk I bring a cooler.
I have a WP camera that has never been with me on a trip. I feel I might get skunked if I bring it. Eff it, camera or no I suck at catching. I excell at fishing!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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10-12-2012, 06:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
I have always thought the no bananas thing to be a crock...... Still do. But I will respect it on others' boats. trips, etc. Never been a problem on my boat. Just saying.......
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I wont even eat them if I'm going fishing.... I never did.. just out of caution... last February I had one on the way to Winnipesauki..... an hour later I fell and tore my MCL...I wont even mention the fruit if I'm going fishing now...
I MUST have a mediuim black hazelnut D.D coffee for any weeknight Bass fishing trip to be a succss.. it must be bought @ the DD at the rotary in Newburyport or all bets are off...Weekends a thermous must be in tow... no coffee.. no fishies.
If I happen to hear Blinded by the light...long version in it's entirety by Manfred man.... on my way to the boat.. the night will be a slammer... it's never failed me yet... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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10-12-2012, 06:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,574
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On Block Island Pavarotti calls the bass.
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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10-12-2012, 07:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DZ
On Block Island Pavarotti calls the bass.
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I know, Paulie already has our buggy modified for the trip 
-spence
Last edited by spence; 10-12-2012 at 03:57 PM..
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10-12-2012, 07:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
I have always thought the no bananas thing to be a crock...... Still do. But I will respect it on others' boats. trips, etc. Never been a problem on my boat. Just saying.......
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Caught a 200lb tuna with a banana on the boat a few weeks ago....myth busted!!!
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10-12-2012, 03:54 PM
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Jim H.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wakefield, RI
Posts: 184
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My 10 year old daughter gives me a big good luck fishing hug before I head out for the night.
Doesn't always work, but when it does her smile the next morning after I thank her for the good fishing is priceless.  |
Some say that there's a fine line between a Surfcaster and some idiot just standing on the beach. 
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10-12-2012, 08:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
Posts: 1,940
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The cooler issue applies to me as well. If I tell my wife that we will have fresh fish for dinner I get skunked. I usually start with a parrot darter and if I catch a fish in the first 5 casts it will be a good outing.
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10-13-2012, 06:43 AM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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Leave the scale in the car. Camera is ok, but scale always brings bad luck.
Also my black commando bag seems luckyer than my white one  |
"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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10-13-2012, 07:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
Posts: 3,127
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3 times so far i have carried my 30lb boga with me and left the 60 in the jeep, shoulda had the 60 but i know it would have been a twink fest if i had it. I lost my lucky smokey joe redfin, i have had it for about 5 years and it was the best redfin i ever had, it was loaded a bunch of times. I lost it, not to a fish, i think i drove off when it was on the roof of my truck, red fins this year have caught about 3 fish.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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10-13-2012, 10:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 147
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Dont spray bug spray while handling eels.
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10-13-2012, 03:13 PM
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Rockhoppin Dan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 100
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Always bring the sunflower seeds never leave home without em.
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Don't force it feel it.
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10-13-2012, 03:46 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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I always take a dump before I go fishing. usually a long ride wherever I go.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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