Depressed?! - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

doktorfaustus77 · 10-16-2008, 08:03 PM

I just feel desperate to get a few more good fish in before the season craps out. My dad gets the S.A.D pretty badly. It is a fact for some..nothin girly about it!

Nebe · 10-16-2008, 08:06 PM

Sounds like its time to test out some new plugs...

MarshCappa · 10-16-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebe

Sounds like its time to test out some new plugs...

Priceless! Now I can send my wife plug shopping!

Nebe · 10-16-2008, 09:23 PM

UserRemoved1 · 10-16-2008, 08:44 PM

nebe I like the other side is more fun they make good beach whistles

rwilhelm · 10-17-2008, 07:27 AM

I really enjoy this time of year. College and pro football, baseball playoffs, and basketball starting soon. Cold crisp mornings that warm up in the afternoon. I will be fishing for about one more month. Also Octoberfest is my favorite beer.

Crafty Angler · 10-17-2008, 07:44 AM

Geez, Larry's just trying to talk about his feelings.

Hey, Sally, get over it, real men don't have 'feelings'

Sorry, Larry, had to get in on the pig-pile.

Okay, I've gotta admit, I'm feeling it too - the wasn't the season I'd planned, life got in the way and threw a change-up on my schedule.

It hit me on the rocks last night - it's me or the fish or the full moon or just that time of season. I'm wanting to take Alberto up on his offer to come down to Montauk...I dunno, I guess I'm starting to look forward to 'tog season...doesn't seem like it oughta be winding down but looking at the calendar....well...

Somebody hold me, I feel so alone...hey, group hug you guys...no?....ah, nevermind

BigFish · 10-17-2008, 07:50 AM

Children must play Chuck!

l.i.fish.in.vt · 10-17-2008, 07:54 AM

i guess i am one of the few who gets pumped up at this time of the year.i can look back at the great time i had on the cape all summer. i can look forward to heading to LI for some reall fall fishing. when that is done i take out the skiis and ski all winter.life is only as good as you make it

Jenn · 10-26-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by l.i.fish.in.vt

i guess i am one of the few who gets pumped up at this time of the year.

So many people get depressed when winter rolls around. I always tell them that they live in New England and have the joy of all four seasons. Make the best of it! Just like you wouldnt go to the water without proper gear you dont enjoy winter activities unless you have the proper gear. Winter can be fun (in fact last winter I had SO much fun I didnt want fishing season to start!) I go through phases where I cant decide if I enjoy the fishing season or snow season more and this year it was definately the snow....to the point where it put me in a "funk" as far as fishing was concerned.

and besides...if fishing is where its at for you....there is always winter forms of fishing! Depression not needed!

Nebe · 10-17-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Somebody hold me, I feel so alone...hey, group hug you guys...no?....ah, nevermind

Ah.. the perfect moment for some unicorn pics...

Slipknot · 10-16-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

I am in a bit of a funk the last couple days.....kind of tired and down??? No energy!!!??? I think I am lamenting the season coming to a close? Anyone else feel this way??

ya it's a little depressing with the season winding down, I didn't get out enough and the past few days I have been tired. I just finished up a 5 month job, the largest I ever did and I am drained. I went out tonight and glad I did, got my best fish of the year this evening. Get out there before they're gone, it's a long winter.

UserRemoved1 · 10-17-2008, 03:34 AM

OMFG I think I split a gonad

johnny ducketts · 10-17-2008, 07:40 AM

Um, yeah.. wrecked my shoulder back in the middle of september, and have not been able to make a single cast for the fall run. Need another MRI, and pending the results of that, possibly surgery. Oh yeah and my wife is having a baby in 6 weeks!..... I'm a little disheartened to say the least, not about the baby though.. it's the fact that I might be gimpy when he's born and not be able to help her out like she deserves.

The Dad Fisherman · 10-17-2008, 08:15 AM

i think the thing that sucks the most is I am always on vacation this time of year, just to fish.....just not this year.

I'm usually stoked for it...Load the vehicle up with gear and tell the wife not to plan on me for supper.....and if you need me I'll be cruising around 127 somewhere. Always the same cast of characters that you meet up here every fall....hanging on the beach waiting for the blitz to resume and talking about your past season and whats up for the upcoming winter months.

Back Beach · 10-17-2008, 08:36 AM

I've no time to be depressed or otherwise. End of surf fishing season is actually a bit of a relief. As my partners retire for the season, it makes my life easier without their nightly reports, and thus, inspiration to fish.

Did I mention these guys too? Its a laugh a minute in my world, regardless of the season....

Kierran · 10-17-2008, 08:47 AM

I find it hard to believe people are actually even thinking about packing it in. In my neck of the woods (LIS), things are just starting IMO. Another solid month+ of surfcasting. Icefishing after that...so no time to be depressed.

Clogston29 · 10-17-2008, 09:13 AM

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I find it hard to believe people are actually even thinking about packing it in. In my neck of the woods (LIS), things are just starting IMO. .

that's the thing, that's in your neck of the woods. in my neck of the woods, things are winding down. i think sometimes people miss the fact that things vary (and I'm in no way saying you're missing it) depending on where you are. For example, I hear people up my way talk about how June is the best month. I can only assume that they are basing it on what they read and hear on sites like this. Truth is, I'll take july or august over june anyday.

Flaptail · 10-17-2008, 09:40 AM

I have said this before but it really never ends. It's really a viscious cycle. Striper fishing "ends" for me 1st week of December, you can catch bass consistently until then. They might not be huge but if you just want to have fun and aren't a snob "I only fish for large" fisherman (or woman) you can catch most every night. Just match the tackle. You would be amazed at how a 26 inch fish fights on 8 lb braid and a one handed spinning rod. Sh!t they even take drag.

As soon as the water in the ponds here on Cape cools enough which is about December 1st out comes the ultralight and it's back to wading and casting metal for trout on weekend mornings. If the water gets stiff enough to walk on by middle of January we drill holes in it and fish that way until it gets loose again at the middle of February and if it doesn't well we just keep wading and casting all winter. All of a sudden it's April 15th and uh oh, it's time to haunt the south cape shore for the first "bright" fish and here we go again.

No need to be depressed and at night we repair to our basement workshops and make plugs. No time to be depressed. And no reason.

The Dad Fisherman · 10-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Historically the 2nd to 3rd weeks of October are the Swan Song weeks up on the North Shore...after that the fishing starts to slow real quick and by the 1st of November is practically non-existent.

Most of the guys in the club usually head to Rhody starting the last week of October to keep fishing.

Goose · 10-25-2008, 09:46 PM

A good book not fishing related works wonders. Trying to please our minds with the same thing day after day week after week isn't enough, its like eating from the same menu..it's not fullfilling.
For me its inspiring or inspirational reads , what ever soothes your palet. Books are unlike movie news ect. in that they expand your mind in every espect.