What Are Your Expectations?

[BigFish]

My typical planned trip is to hit a spot that produces well at a particular time of year.....spring I focus on spots south of me down around the canal area.....later season I fish more local to me with occasional forays to the Capes backside or Cuttyhunk.

Mostly, regardless of the time of the season, I am simply looking for a great day or night out fishing! I am always trying to be ready when that "SLOB" might happen to take my offering but mostly I am looking for enjoyment of the place, the moment, and hopefully some productive fishing! Sure I want that trophy fish but that is not my focus when I head out! Fishing all plugs I am simply looking to entice a good bite in a place I enjoy and all that goes along with that be it a beautiful sunrise or sunset, a rainy, sloppy afternoon on a jetty somewhere or a dark night combing either a rocky shoreline or a sandy backside beach under a partial moon.....my basic reqirement for a successful and enjoyable trip is 1 fish minimum. No size requirements......just to get out and catch fish and enjoy the moment no matter where I am or when I am there.....each fish I catch is a moment savored and one that I am always thankful for! My best fishing buddies have been blessed with their big fish......mine has not come yet and I learned over the last few seasons to enjoy the moment and eventually.......mine will come in its own good time......and I will enjoy it all the more when it does!

[t.orlando]

I target large every trip, and expect to catch large every trip. Sometimes the fish cooperate, sometimes they don't. Not in the "at least it was a good sunrise, sunset, pretty moon, etc." camp. I don't drive an hour each way for that, I can do that at home. I fish to catch.

[bart]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

I target large every trip, and expect to catch large every trip. Sometimes the fish cooperate, sometimes they don't. Not in the "at least it was a good sunrise, sunset, pretty moon, etc." camp. I don't drive an hour each way for that, I can do that at home. I fish to catch.

spoken like a true warrior.....

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by bart

spoken like a true warrior.....

Amen.
I set the mark at 20+lbs, or it isn't a successful trip...

[eelman]

My goals when I set out are alway the same...To first find fish...My overall goals are to strive for consistancy! I want to catch fish everytime out and expect to do so..Thats just my attitude towards it..Confidence is the main goal, if I dont feel that I will just stay home

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by MrHunters

I am happy with something on my line per trip. I am satisfied when I hear the peel of the line that tells me its something more than a typical trip.

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

My overall goals are to strive for consistancy! ..Confidence is the main goal, if I dont feel that I will just stay home

I agree with both of you here. It just happens that you get skunked a fair amount of times and is a part of many fishing trips. Just have to learn from days like these.

-mike

[Backbeach Jake]

Here's what I expect, and I'm rarely disappointed:
I expect to enjoy some fresh air and clear my mind.
I expect to learn something new or at least see something new.
The fish are a gift, I don't expect gifts. Large of small I'm happy, but they are icing on the cake.,