Can Fishing Bring Out the Worst in You?

[Stewie]

It wouldn't work TJ, the stork would just swim back with that big Timmy grin on his face.

or worse yet, with a big fish in his teeth.

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by Stewie

It wouldn't work TJ, the stork would just swim back with that big Timmy grin on his face.

or worse yet, with a big fish in his teeth.

So very true!

[FoliFish]

Personally, I think fishing brings out the best in me. Gives me time to think about all the important things in life. My family, friends, career, health, etc. It helps me relax so I can focus in this stuff...the real life stuff. I guess some folks let the fishing experience become a fantasy world, or a new reality and it takes over. If that reality is disturbed its like the end of the "world", the world they create to escape shortcomings in real life.

Based on what I was part of last night, I can see it certainly brings out the worst in others.
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[piemma]

Look we are all guilty of some transgression at some point in time. Years ago RIRockhound and I had guys following us around because we were catching large. We started taking 2 trucks to throw people off.

It happens. I had a former surf partner who I taught the ropes, go behind my back and pull 3 30# fish out of my honey hole and never told me until weeks later. I was fishing in another location hammering 20s and invited him. he said he was busy. yeah, busy catching 30s in my spot. So it was simple, we never fished together again.

[BigFish]

Some people forget where they came from....someone showed THEM how and where once upon a time whether they believe that or not!

[HanoverStriper]

I didn't see the original thread, but think I get the idea.

I have never been pissed off about getting to a spot and seeing someone I know there. If someone I don't know is there, yeah, I could get pissed

If I bring someone to one of my spots, I better have a good idea about the person's character before doing so. If we get into some fish, would I expect them never to go back??? Not a chance, and they could expect the same from me .

If you want to fish alone all the time, then don't bring anyone with you (my inner Yogi Berra talking).

[Fishoholic]

When money is involved it can truly show the worst in a person. I'm not talking about this particular instance, just many others I've seen in the past.

[numbskull]

Seems to me there is some tradition to being a hard man jerk out there. A law of the jungle primal type of thing. Almost sexual. You defend your turf and intimidate the upstarts. Drive off the challengers to your harem. The bigger and meaner the better.

It becomes almost expected of fishermen as they reach their peak, the act of intimidating or humiliating others as a sign and privilege of what you have "earned". A tradition that becomes an accepted behavior for the very best fishermen, and one that many up and comers are quick to emulate as they seek status and self-approval through the sport.

I note a strong tone of this in many magazine articles (C Soares in particular) as well. The talk of charter guys running others into the stones, all part of the initiation to the sport, and fair play once you've earned your place. I think it has close parallels to hazing and bullying in other phases of life. I think many of us buy into it at some point in our fishing lives.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Seems to me there is some tradition to being a hard man jerk out there. A law of the jungle primal type of thing. Almost sexual. You defend your turf and intimidate the upstarts. Drive off the challengers to your harem. The bigger and meaner the better.
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I'm going to quote myself, because that's what #^&#^&#^&#^&s do.

I think, however, I'm on to something with the Freudian crap.

Sex is important (until after you have teenagers, anyways). We are wired to reproduce at all costs (which explains marriage, and expensive restaurants). Passing on genes (i.e.sex) drives animal behavior. We are all animals (except Sauerkraut who is related to mold). Animals compete for mates, and try to collect and keep as many mates as they can find. This means they are wired to challenge for, fight for, and defend what is important. It is also why it sucks to wear glasses, but that is another story.

Well for a lot of us, fishing is important. The more important it becomes, the more likely it will trigger the same anti-social behavior that animals use to defend their sexual interests. Which, of course, means the best approach is to get laid before going fishing. Barring that, it is best to fish alone. I hope you find this helpful.

Next week we will discuss expensive reels and penis envy.

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Which, of course, means the best approach is to get laid before going fishing.

You guys are going to have to thank my wife for making me a nice guy.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by numbskull

We are all animals (except Sauerkraut who is related to mold).

LMFAO

[mag minnow]

There is no such thing as "my spot".

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I'm going to quote myself, because that's what #^&#^&#^&#^&s do.

I think, however, I'm on to something with the Freudian crap.

Sex is important (until after you have teenagers, anyways). We are wired to reproduce at all costs (which explains marriage, and expensive restaurants). Passing on genes (i.e.sex) drives animal behavior. We are all animals (except Sauerkraut who is related to mold). Animals compete for mates, and try to collect and keep as many mates as they can find. This means they are wired to challenge for, fight for, and defend what is important. It is also why it sucks to wear glasses, but that is another story.

Well for a lot of us, fishing is important. The more important it becomes, the more likely it will trigger the same anti-social behavior that animals use to defend their sexual interests. Which, of course, means the best approach is to get laid before going fishing. Barring that, it is best to fish alone. I hope you find this helpful.

Next week we will discuss expensive reels and penis envy.

Have the terms "fishing" and "to fish" Become a euphonism in this thread for sex? Just asking because " it is best to fish alone" cracks me up.
On the serious side, grown parents have been known to fight at little league games. I really don't understand this level of agressive behaviour in a pastime. And the heated arguements over the best gear. Good God get a friggin grip.
But sex makes you do strange things...especially when you substitute something else for sex.