What Was The Number 1 Thing You Learned About Fishing In 07'?

[Canalman]

Originally Posted by luds48

I learned how much I would love to have a digital camera with me but it's just one more thing too carry. Even when I fished with someone who had one we were too lasy to go back to our gear to get it.

Hopefully I'll get a few nice ones close to the truck this season.

Got my waterproof camera case for x-mas... all set

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by Canalman

This basically means that I'll be risking my life more often next year

Oh to be young again

[striperjerk1]

Learn how to keep plug bag light and tight.

[Swimmer]

Don't start on the tuna sandwich until all the gear is stowed away.

Travel lighter.

Be selfish and fish more, life is short, (just kidding).

Find someone who can wire up subliminal messages in my wife's pillows that quietly imbue her with thoughts of let Frank fish more, let Frank fish more, let Frank fish more.

And not feel guilty about when you do go fishing.

Not have as much patience with the nut purposely casting metal at you!!!!

[Flaptail]

I learned that there is way more to learn than I thought I knew. There are so many ways to trick bass and the reality is I will never know them all and never be an "authority" on the subject. Therefore humility shall be my guide.

[Mike P]

I learned that I should wear a helmet and body armor if I'm fishing the Canal across from Slipknot

[Swimmer]

Hey MikeP, Slip cast that far? Wow.

[Slingah]

I learned how to rig and fish sluggos...a lure I hadnt used that much before....and landed some fish that I might not have otherwise.....

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I learned that I should wear a helmet and body armor if I'm fishing the Canal across from Slipknot

[Raven]

and again in 06.........

not to believe everything i read or hear....

(IE: not everything goes according to the best of plans ect.)

and to be ever more observant as a biologist who studies
animals including fish thru observation.


and to look a little deeper............. before i leap.

[Finaddict]

Push myself a little further ... although be smart about it as I usually wound up falling in when doing that ... ... but wound up getting the fish too ...

... fish lighter, as I tend to use about four to six plugs everytime I am out ... I don't necessarily have to be prepared like a boy scout every time I fish - lean and mean ... or hire a sherpa to carry my crap ...

... build in extra time for fishing ...

... get the digital waterproof camera to take photos.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Finaddict

... fish lighter, as I tend to use about four to six plugs everytime I am out ... I don't necessarily have to be prepared like a boy scout every time I fish - lean and mean ... or hire a sherpa to carry my crap ...

I'm willing to help you out with this one. The best way to only fish 4 to 6 plugs.......is to only OWN 4 to 6 plugs. I know Julie wants you to throw out some of the old Plugs, You don't Want to carry around a lot of Plugs, and I have plenty of room for Plug Storage at my House.....Seeeee Its a Win-Win-Win situation.

Its the least I can do....What are friends for

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Canalman

The big thing I learned this year has to do with fishing rough water. And the reason I learned it was becuase I stopped listening to other people, who told me that it was "too rough" or "not worth it". Had a few nights this year where I would ordinarily have gone home and went back to bed.. One night really sticks out. Got to the spot with F18 there was a guy there I know... he was walking back and said, "I didn't even take a cast... way to rough." Well he was right about the too rough part because after I got on my rock I was forced backwards while my korkers slid like skates across the rocks... the surges went from dry rock to waiste deep white water.. somehow I stayed on my feet ... I changer position and took a cast BANG fish on... next cast another. There were rollers coming in that looked like the beginning of Hawaii 5-0 but the fish were there heavy. Had several fish from 20 to almost 30#... F18 broke off one that had to go much higher. This basically means that I'll be risking my life more often next year

Yup, remember that night. My body hurts thinking about it. Was a blast though.

[Bass Babe]

The number of times you go fishing per year, how many fish you catch, how big they are, how expensive your rig is, the number of casts you take, how serious you are...doesn't matter, as long as you have a good time.

[Finaddict]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'm willing to help you out with this one. The best way to only fish 4 to 6 plugs.......is to only OWN 4 to 6 plugs. I know Julie wants you to throw out some of the old Plugs, You don't Want to carry around a lot of Plugs, and I have plenty of room for Plug Storage at my House.....Seeeee Its a Win-Win-Win situation.

Its the least I can do....What are friends for

Hardee ... Har Har Har Har ... I didn't realize one of your ambitions this season was to try and become a comedian ...

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

Hey MikeP, Slip cast that far? Wow.

One of these days, he'll probably do it with the line still attached to his jig

[basswipe]

I learned that I need to hit the pipe slower in order to get all the crack smoke.

Seriously though the two main things I learned is I need to put in even more time and to explore new areas.

[surfer247]

You mean in 06.I learned you need to check for nicks in the leader everytime you catch a fish.I lost a nice one due to the nick in the leader.it happened a few times.now I learned my lesson.

[luds]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Got my waterproof camera case for x-mas... all set

nice

[Back Beach]

1. I learned how to swim with waders on. Twice.

2. Water can be deeper than it appears.

[vineyardblues]

Sounds dumb, but I am going to say it any how.
Fish a sinking needle on the beach, fish a floating needle on the rocks.
Ok I said it
Maybe someone else will not learn the hard way like I did so many times
VB

[MarshCappa]

The importance of tides was big for me last year. Keeping the tide chart handy was a big improvement in my past technique of just going when I had the spare time. I still do that but try to plan it out on the appropriate tide changes. I also discovered how relaxing chunking on the beach can be. I managed to get some quality time with the wife on the beach with a chunk in the surf and catch a few while lounging with the lady.

[RIROCKHOUND]

I learned to keep fishing..
no matter how slow people say it is.. by putting your time in at known and unknown spots... you will be rewarded...

[bttfish]

plug bag, kastmaster, and topwater Poppers are the bombs!!!
Surf fishing for the first time... Actually caught fish!!!
Happy New year all!!!
Want ta make more friends.. Wife accuse me of being unsocial.. Ya know what I mean?

[zimmy]

Don't wade 300 yards with the current at your back before checking to see how hard it will be to wade back against the current.

No matter how prepared you think you are, the big ones can still get away. Also known as: the abrasion resistance of powerpro and whiplash both stink.

[Joe]

[Goose]

See what the 'dark side of the moon' will do to ya in the winter.

[Skitterpop]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

Hey MikeP, Slip cast that far? Wow.

He can hit Scorton`s from mainland jetty

[Christian]

i learned that when i prepare to go fishing i always do much better. checking the wind speed, tide, and moon, all before i go out. it helped me locate way more fish.

also doing alot of recon along the beach at low tide, and marking on the beach whereever i saw holes, and cuts, then comming back and fishing them when they were covered. usually every little pothole held a fish, when they were in the area.

[BassNuts]

When fishing Montauk, do not fish up front or in Turtle Cove during the fall run...much better to take a long walk deep on the south side (after dark...sort of like a commando!!)