"I'm done for the year" - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Back Beach · 10-25-2007, 11:41 AM

Last night, with great conviction and in all seriousness, I made this statement(three witnesses) and firmly believe its over for me. I left fish biting, no more interest or drive. Fished the last 10 of 14 nights and I've had enough. So has my wife.

Do you ever hear yourself saying this towards the end of the season, only to sneak back out for another attempt or two at glory?

eelman · 10-25-2007, 11:45 AM

That didnt take long Mike! Welcome to the no drive club...I had such an awesome year I just know I cant top it...I am outa gass and done for the season! Saturday its candy apple day with the family at Jasweel farms! Sunday I am heading out to see the pats! Awesome 5th row end zone seats on the pats sideline! Then its halloween...No sense in going on further, I am quite content and happy at this point...Glad you had a great couple weeks and enjoy that Baby! time goes fast!

BigFish · 10-25-2007, 11:54 AM

Yup! (Right Slingah?) It last a couple weeks until you take 3 or 4 solid skunkings and then you know its over!!! Good luck though when you head back out!

riverrat2 · 10-25-2007, 12:10 PM

I got another week or two left in me, not so much tired just feel like after a while a chance at a good fish is slim.

striprman · 10-25-2007, 12:11 PM

until next season

Glad to hear you guys did so well. I was happy to go just the few times I was able. Time is catching up to me. The "last trip" is always a kind of sad day. I've been LMB fishing the headwaters of the Taunton river the last couple weeks. Always get one or 2 on medium shiners from my favorite spots. No pajamas for me this year, had my chances though. Until next year. BBJ, ever go ice fishing for brood salmon in Lake Pearl ?

eelman · 10-25-2007, 12:14 PM

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until next season

Glad to hear you guys did so well. I was happy to go just the few times I was able. Time is catching up to me. The "last trip" is always a kind of sad day. I've been LMB fishing the headwaters of the Taunton river the last couple weeks. Always get one or 2 on medium shiners from my favorite spots. No pajamas for me this year, had my chances though. Until next year. BBJ, ever go ice fishing for brood salmon in Lake Pearl ?

a sad day? nope...you just look forward to next season and its nice because the pressure of descision making is gone, no more weather reports, no more tide charts, no more BS reports, no more embelishing, none of it...just time to relax.......

striprman · 10-25-2007, 12:16 PM

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a sad day? nope...you just look forward to next season and its nice because the pressure of descision making is gone, no more weather reports, no more tide charts, no more BS reports, no more embelishing, none of it...just time to relax.......

exactly, not sad, just time to "reflect" on the enjoyment of life.

Back Beach · 10-25-2007, 12:24 PM

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until next season

Until next year. BBJ, ever go ice fishing for brood salmon in Lake Pearl ?

Ice fished there a lot, but mostly for bass. Will likely do some fly casting close to home for a few weeks.

Regardless of the quality of the fishing, I just lose interest this time of year. Maybe its the short days and the impending end that puts me into a tail spin.

In my earlier days, I rarely fished after the end of september, primarily due to the fact that you coudn't sell fish and I figured why bother at all. The last several seasons I've stretched it due to a renewed interest in surf fishing.

tynan19 · 10-27-2007, 05:35 PM

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Ice fished there a lot, but mostly for bass. Will likely do some fly casting close to home for a few weeks.
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Why don't you and Tony come up here. I had to black it out for spot burning purposes.

k-e-v-i-n · 10-25-2007, 02:09 PM

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That didnt take long Mike! Welcome to the no drive club...I had such an awesome year I just know I cant top it...I am outa gass and done for the season! Saturday its candy apple day with the family at Jasweel farms! Sunday I am heading out to see the pats! Awesome 5th row end zone seats on the pats sideline! Then its halloween...No sense in going on further, I am quite content and happy at this point...Glad you had a great couple weeks and enjoy that Baby! time goes fast!

What section you in #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& for the pats on sunday... I am 141 , 5th row end zone...

eelman · 10-25-2007, 02:17 PM

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What section you in #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& for the pats on sunday... I am 141 , 5th row end zone...

My brother said its section 114?...its right at the end of the pats sideline near the tunnel where they come out

Pete_G · 10-25-2007, 03:54 PM

I still enjoy the late season fishing. I guess it's like hitting a home run in the bottom of the ninth and I enjoy the challenge. I don't mind the cold so I'll be out there until I'm sure the chance of large has passed.

Some inspiration is attached.

I have to admit I needed some after last night as well.

The first pic is a year ago today. 42 pounds for my buddy Jim Debonis. Somewhere in Mass. Then the next is the year before that a few days from now.

Like it or not though, the window is rapidly closing, no matter what the water temps. For big fish anyway. I saw 61 degrees last night. Warm, but whether it matters or not is a different story.

Slingah · 10-25-2007, 04:57 PM

I'll get out a few more times...but thats it...
I hiked up Mt Monadnock today..so I doubt Ill fish tonite..

zacs · 10-25-2007, 08:06 PM

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My brother said its section 114?...its right at the end of the pats sideline near the tunnel where they come out

thats a great section. i share season tix in that section row 15.

thortum · 10-26-2007, 05:54 AM

The change of season just means a more laid [or layed] back time of year. Head for the hard water, cut or chop holes, and relax. I fish a spot that doesn't get a lot of pressure, and only has a few houses vizable[wrong spelling?] I love the peaceful feeling that comes with being the only one on the lake a cold windy day, and feeling the cold biting at my face while I'm warmly dressed. Either you love or you hate it! I think that you have to have done it [and enjoyed it] as a kid to be able to do it when you get older. It's probably difficult for a lot of people to realize how a sane person could enjoy that, but that's ok with me. I love the solitude. If we all liked doing the same things [golf; hunt; bowl; etc.] it would get awfully crowed out there. I wish everyone a good, safe, and healthy winter. And one last thing----STAY OFF OF MY LAKE.

Vogt · 10-25-2007, 12:14 PM

I've been striper fishing since March 20th, so I'm starting to burn out a little bit.
For the past week I have been picking and choosing my nights, rather than going out everynight.(Still lots of good fish) Thats probably how I'll play it up untill the end.

t.orlando · 10-25-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Last night, with great conviction and in all seriousness, I made this statement(three witnesses) and firmly believe its over for me. I left fish biting, no more interest or drive. Fished the last 10 of 14 nights and I've had enough. So has my wife.

Do you ever hear yourself saying this towards the end of the season, only to sneak back out for another attempt or two at glory?

So...............what time you picking me up?? I too have lost some drive, but will make a few more trips.

RIROCKHOUND · 10-25-2007, 12:36 PM

I'll take the rest of your eels Mike

Clogston29 · 10-25-2007, 12:44 PM

i'm with you. i'll head out another time or two, but I'm done with the hardcore fishing. had a great season and the drive is pretty much gone. mid august through early october were a blur of all nighters and work. i'll make a few trips when its convenient but that's it. heading to BI in early nov. that'll be my last trip of the year i suspect.

riverrat2 · 10-25-2007, 12:54 PM

I want a 40........I don't have the excuse of being old to stop fishing so I gotta give it hell.

HESH2 · 10-25-2007, 12:54 PM

not done yet but fussy on weather,don't like the cold.

RIJIMMY · 10-25-2007, 12:56 PM

i have a few more weeks in me. few more boat trips, few surf trips.

The last hurrah for me is always schoolie fest in SoCo the week before T-day.

Johnny C · 10-25-2007, 01:00 PM

my wife is due in a few weeks with number 2. I am done. I cleaned all my gear and Hung it up till spring.

MrHunters · 10-25-2007, 01:21 PM

i never say it, just stop one day and then start again in mid april

I actually like the off season, time to think about what to do, make stuff, and of course buy stuff

The Dad Fisherman · 10-25-2007, 01:23 PM

This weekend is my Swan Song.......Nov. 1 is when I hang it up for the season.

Then I'll start Smelt fishing for a couple of weeks....and then its wintering in Man Town over the lathe

caumsett · 10-25-2007, 01:42 PM

I never have that problem, because I don't get to fish nearly as much as I want to. The "drive" never goes away

flyben24 · 10-25-2007, 01:54 PM

im nearing the end of the road as well... the schoolies that used to always take my lures at a UDL, dont even follow up my lures anymore since a few days ago..... may giv boat fishing one more try

hyefisherman2 · 10-25-2007, 06:20 PM

nice pics pete

gone fishin · 10-25-2007, 07:11 PM

BB - showing your age eh???

numbskull · 10-25-2007, 07:20 PM

I've lived long enough to know each trip is one less in the allotment I have left. The act of going brings as much pleasure as what I catch. These late season trips when everyone else has quit and my expectations are low are the ones I cherish most.