Definition of a "die hard" fisherman

["uffah!!"]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

So what do you consider a die hard fisherman???
Are you one ?
Have you been told you are nuts, or crazy ???
Do you think about fishing 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week ???
Do you think about it in your sleep, or even done things like set a hook in your sleep???
Do you go out in weather that is dangerous to be out in ???
Do you drop things that you really should be doing at a moments notice after getting a phone call from a bud suggesting to go netting bait all night , and then go fish them from 4:00am till about 10:00 pm that night, and then go sleep for 1 or 2 hrs, and do the same thing for 2 or 3 more days straight ???
Do you sometimes think you may need help, like a recovering alcoholic needs to go to to AA meetings ???
Capt. Mike and I have been accused of all these things and have been told we are anything from crazy, insane, nuts, ect....
I know Basic Patrick and and a few others are just as bad off!
So, are we crazy or just more dedicated than most and what do you consider you're self ???

Only one person has that title:: CLAMMMMMMMER

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by uffah!!

Only one person has that title:: CLAMMMMMMMER

Nope, he won't fish if it's above 85 deg.

[Slipknot]

There is no known cure

[RickBomba]

I guess I'm in with the wrong guys..I go fishing for the same reason I play guitar...for the chix!!!
Plover chix!!!
HOHOHO,
Later,
Rick

[kippy]

I think of fishing 24/7. Started saltwater about 10 years ago and have become obsessive the last 5. Once I get a place with a basement, I'm going to start spinning my own wood. Winter time I am looking through all the tackle, going online, going to shows, buying more stuff, researching spots. There is no offseason when you are obsessed with fishing. Went out last saturday and all we caught was blues..I did not care! I was fishing..and that's all that matters.

[nightfighter]

Hard core? Not sure I would make the cut anymore. Find I'm making choices that put mortgage and work on a higher priority... example, this morning; not going out so i can conserve energy to run the crew through another humid day outdoors.... would not have happened when it was just me, myself and I. It's now about time , and safety on the job (I like all my fingers)
Find myself fishing through the 10pm-2am hours less and less. And my eyesight, which earned me my nickname in the service and offshore, has been going through some definite adjustments over the last 4 months....need longer arms to see the knots I'm tying...but can see the 5 oh on the horizon.
Doesn't mean I don't obsess. Can support the economy with purchases I wouldn't have predicted even this time last year, ie. kayak, 'nother kayak, 'nother custom wrap rod, 'nother reel used, and a VS. (Yes it's a beauty, thanks Bill, arrived yesterday) And then the plugs and rubber.... You think my kitchen is done? heck the windows are in the garage.......
Now if I hit the lottery. I would have the time to be a complete lulu....but at this time, I can't keep up with some of youse guys