Are there any fishermen here at SBR?

[EmmaLee]

I feel bad for the fish... They do feel the pain, did you know that? Vegetarian here.

[TONY MONTANA]

rob...that would be awesome! those bastards fight like a bull.

[Brock Landers]

That is some nice lookin fish pics Tony.

My wife is from Northern Alberta, i've fished some of the most amazing fresh water lakes you can imagine there, Lesser Slave Lake, just fantastic, delicious WALLEYE!

[TONY MONTANA]

Brock I have never been to Canada, but I would love to visit do some fishing fresh and salt water....i'm scared as shit of bears thou for some reason....

[TONY MONTANA]

I feel bad for the fish... They do feel the pain, did you know that? Vegetarian here.

i understand....and if it was up to me i would release them all and i normally do....especially fresh water fish.

i released the sailfish...fyi...

[Alfie B]

Do you consider fishing a sport?

I like to fish atleast once a week. I live on the southern Chesapeake Bay and we can fish nearly all year round....it rarely gets to cold to be on the water and you can load up on some many different species it never get boring!!

I love to fish...MAY'N!!

Tony, I too like to get out at least once a week. Fishing is the best, a few brewskis and a puff and just sitting by the water, has anyone heard the saying, " a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work?" Well it is!
I'm in Ontario, so no salt water here. My personal fav is Speckled Trout, but Rainbows,Smallies, Pike, Musky, Salmon and large Channel Cats are all on my agenda and much fun.
Now let me ask a question of the SBR folk, does anyone else out there Fling a Fly? It's not as hard as many would have you believe, I'm self taught and you can catch any kind of fish on the fly given the right circumstances. I've caught carp on a fly, and a 25 lb carp on a fly rod is one hell of a joy ride.
And yes it is a sport, try fighting a 25 lb carp or 40 lb Chinook on a fly rod for 40 minutes and then hooking another 10 minutes later.

[Alfie B]

Tony, I had to award you 4 SBR points, cause I appreciate your thread and someone awarded me 4 points for a thread last week that I started. One good turn deserves another. I'd like to hear more fishing exploits from the guys and girls here, keep talking fish people. I'm going after big Channel Cats tomorrow morning.

[nj6]

I feel bad for the fish... They do feel the pain, did you know that? Vegetarian here.

I feel sorry for you.

[TONY MONTANA]

Tony, I had to award you 4 SBR points, cause I appreciate your thread and someone awarded me 4 points for a thread last week that I started. One good turn deserves another. I'd like to hear more fishing exploits from the guys and girls here, keep talking fish people. I'm going after big Channel Cats tomorrow morning.

well thank you alfie....i don't really know how the points work. i need to look into the points system.

as for fly fishing....i have only tried out in the back yard...it is tough....i am trying to learn how to throw a cast net properly now...and that isn't easy either....

thanks again for the reply!!

[Alfie B]

well thank you alfie....i don't really know how the points work. i need to look into the points system.

as for fly fishing....i have only tried out in the back yard...it is tough....i am trying to learn how to throw a cast net properly now...and that isn't easy either....

thanks again for the reply!!

Whats up Tony? Any relation to Joe?
The points are good to purchase things thru SBR, I usually use mine to buy free-plays at BP. I believe 515 pts gets you a $100 free-play. You can also get pizza up to TVs or laptops depending on how many pts you save.

Never tried a cast net, not really sure if I would be legal using one around here.

Todays fishing report. Channel cats of 12, 8 and 6 lbs. Plus an 8 lb Bowfin, all fought like hell. Great time. All are still swimming. I won't mention the 8 beers or 2 doobies, O, I just did. Fvck it. Going back Monday AM.

Come on fisherpeople let's hear from you and keep this thread going. What did you catch today??

[TONY MONTANA]

coach pitch ball for me today and the wind is gonna blow tomorrow again....hope to have a report monday...

the cast net we use to catch bait...mullet...etc..

nice report...sounds like you had a good day..

[Goat Milk]

If it is consider a sports?, indeed it is and one of the finest I will say. Started at around 8 years old and by 14 got a job as a boat crew member at a world recognize lodge here at CR, 3 summer breaks in a row with this job. Learn a lot and had a lot of fun plus meeting pro fishermen was a big plus. Like Bass as well but give a blue marlin or a roster and it will be a day in paradise. Any one coming down to CR let me know and I hook you all up.

Fishing is a sport? I would consider it more of an activity. I mean its not like it involves being athletic to fish. If Fishing is one of the finest sports what about sports like Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, that require 100 times more skill and athletic ability?

I don't think it can be considered a sport although I know many people do put it in the sports family.

[Willie Bee]

Never have fished in your part of the country, Tony. Sure hope to at some point. Got a trip to the Texas coast planned at end of the month, doing some advanced praying for no salty blows in the Gulf of Mexico at that time. Neighbor a few acres over is a local fireman, also guides fly fishing trips on the Upper Guadalupe River and I'm hoping to finagle a freebie from him soon. I've had a few lessons on ground from him, think I had one decent cast out of 40.

[Goat Milk]

I went Baracuda fishing Tony when I was in San Diego last year. Deep Sea fishing. Worst experience ever. Boat just rocking back and forth for 6 hours straight and about 50 guys on a boat getting all their lines tangled.

[Alfie B]

Fishing is a sport? I would consider it more of an activity. I mean its not like it involves being athletic to fish. If Fishing is one of the finest sports what about sports like Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, that require 100 times more skill and athletic ability?

I don't think it can be considered a sport although I know many people do put it in the sports family.

As I said earlier,fight a 25 lb carp or a 40 lb chinook on a fly rod and then try to tell me it's not a sport when your arms are falling off.

[TONY MONTANA]

I went Baracuda fishing Tony when I was in San Diego last year. Deep Sea fishing. Worst experience ever. Boat just rocking back and forth for 6 hours straight and about 50 guys on a boat getting all their lines tangled.

goat it can be boring...no doubt, but you have to be ready. the biggest flounder i ever caught was at the end of a long day...we hadn't caught shat then blammmmm.

the trips i go on...are 6 man max. makes it a lot nicer trip....

as for a sport...i'm on the fence...but a 60-80lbs class yellow fin tuna would wear your ass out....and it would kick the shat outta any nfl,nba,nhl or mlb star too...that is a fact.

[jjgold]

never fished, no patience for it.

I cannot see what it does for anyone other than relaxation

It does not look like fun

[Alfie B]

never fished, no patience for it.

I cannot see what it does for anyone other than relaxation

It does not look like fun

You hit the nail on the head JJ. Relaxation.Just go away from the world alone or with buddies. A few brews, a doob, a lake or riverside and nature wandering by. O!!! and you might catch a fish.
Winds from hell here right now I guess I'll wait for Monday to fish.

[DiggityDaggityDo]

went fishing today. caught 13 sardines. Size does not matter boys, it's how much u catch.

[Joe Dogs]

I'm heading down to wild wood N.J. for a week....Gonna take the surf rod down and hit the beach
Anyone thinking of doing any salt water fishing in jersey,be advised you now need a permit.....Which is free at the moment.
It's just a matter of time before the state will be charging us for this license to do any salt water fishing.

As far as party boats,fluke,ling,seabass,flounder...I don't think you need one.
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[jjgold]

I guess more of us need a fishing trip

I know nothing but trying to make a few bucks with various little businesses

Maybe crabbing

[PittsburghPlayer]

You hit the nail on the head JJ. Relaxation.Just go away from the world alone or with buddies. A few brews, a doob, a lake or riverside and nature wandering by. O!!! and you might catch a fish.

Second this.

[Goat Milk]

As I said earlier,fight a 25 lb carp or a 40 lb chinook on a fly rod and then try to tell me it's not a sport when your arms are falling off.

What does that have to do with athletic ability? And even if you want to bring up the strength aspect of it, its not like ANY FISHERMAN is stronger than an NBA or NFL player so that argument is irrelevant. I would assume that there is more skill in fishing than strength. You can be weak and still bring in that fish.

[MadTiger]

I'm heading down to wild wood N.J. for a week....Gonna take the surf rod down and hit the beach Anyone thinking of doing any salt water fishing in jersey,be advised you now need a permit.....Which is free at the moment. It's just a matter of time before the state will be charging us for this license to do any salt water fishing. As far as party boats,fluke,ling,seabass,flounder...I don't think you need one. ,

I look at the permits as a donation to Dept of Nat. Resources for your state/country. There are several things I will "donate" to for life: public library, public schools, and public land. (Public TV and radio when I have significant money to give). Hunting and fishing licenses help out.

[Irish Lumberjack]

Love fishing! Just went fly fishing out in the yellow stone river in Montana, It was amazing.

[TONY MONTANA]

What does that have to do with athletic ability? And even if you want to bring up the strength aspect of it, its not like ANY FISHERMAN is stronger than an NBA or NFL player so that argument is irrelevant. I would assume that there is more skill in fishing than strength. You can be weak and still bring in that fish.

if you are weak you can not reel in 40lb class tuna....and tons of fisherman play in the nfl and nba...so there are some strong fishermen...
plus have you ever seen an nba fight...i know plenty of fishermen who are much better fighters

[TONY MONTANA]

I guess more of us need a fishing trip

I know nothing but trying to make a few bucks with various little businesses

Maybe crabbing

jj....i'll take you out in the chesapeake bay fishing if you ever get down here...you can bring ur phone...make ur plays...just like at home....then we'll dock at rudee's drink some beer and eat some blue crabs....not to mention all the hotties down at chick's beach...bring brock with ya!

[StraitShooter]

I like taken a live shrimp and catching a yellow tail and fille skin off-broil 13 minutes in oven with butter sauce on top-with 5 minutes to broil add paprika and you`ll have the greatest treat in your life

[yisman]

Do you consider fishing a sport?

no, but then again I don't consider horse or auto racing sports either.

[TONY MONTANA]

yisman....i see your point. and most fishing is done for recreation, but sportfishing is different imo. fighting a marlin or tuna for an hour is very difficult and requires strength and endurance. not anyone can do it...technique is also required.

anyone can fish, race a car or ride a horse....but to do them well is different. pros in these fields practice as hard and put in as much time as any pro in any sport...

[EmmaLee]

I feel sorry for you.

Oh, no need to feel sorry for me. A vegetarian lifestyle has many benefits.

Tony...nice to hear you are releasing most fish...yet I bet they would be even happier if they were not stabbed/hooked for a short while before being pardoned...right?

[yisman]

Tony obviously you have to put in a lot of time and obviously the top guys are a lot better than the average person.

You can say that for tons of things, though.

You know how much time the top video game players put into it? Or top poker players?

That doesn't make it a sport.

[TONY MONTANA]

that may be true....but video games, banking, poker, cooking, etc...etc...don't require physical ability...sport fishing...auto racing and horse racing do....and a lot of it....they are all three more phyically challenging and dangerous than golf ...

[yisman]

golf's status as a sport is also fairly questionable.

regarding physical ability, hand/eye coordination would probably fall under that.

That's also one of the primary skills for driving cars around a track.

[TONY MONTANA]

sport is hard to define...no doubt.