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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 10:32:11 GMT
What is particular to fishers that make us different from other sportsmen ? You know what I mean - the stuff we spout when we are forced to confess to those not of 'the brotherhood' (at a Pimm's party or in the workplace perhaps) that we "go fishing".
Announcements such as these often solicit the inevitable barrage of 'standards' - "Oh thats cruel", "Isn't it boring"?, "Have you ever drowned"?, "Standing in the pis*ing rain all day - no thanks"!
In a situation such as this, what is your usual 'comeback' line ?
It could be anything from a curt - "At least its not golf" !! (depending on how quickly you want to escape these people) ..... to a conservation or environmentally aware centered debate.
What's Yer Line ?
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Post by johnste on Oct 3, 2008 10:43:09 GMT
I usually say, "A bad day's fishing is better than a good day at work" This realises the knowing nods of people who also have their own form of escapism from the daily drudgery of modern life!
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 10:59:25 GMT
Good call there J. Bit of a 'mind feck' if you imagine it coming it from the mouth of a ghillie though. STip
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Post by hf on Oct 3, 2008 10:59:41 GMT
I usually say... (a) 'it gets me out and helps clear my head.' (b) 'its brilliant and the time just flies by' (c) 'yeah, you've got to be patient' Nothing too spectacular there! On a slightly different track, when on the river I try to philosophically remind myself that there is 'no reason why I deserve a salmon'. hf
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Post by jackfish on Oct 3, 2008 11:00:03 GMT
When the other half asks why i go fishing all the time, or starts to complain about the price etc, the reply i usualy give is, "Fishing or pub, i'll let you choose".
Needless to say fishing wins hands down every time ;D ;D ;D
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 11:05:14 GMT
Two choices only JF ? - I am impressed. There are some guys I know it would have to be " Fishing or pub ...... or weemin, or the bookies, or following the Celtic ...... or in the worst case scenario ..... rugby !
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 11:12:04 GMT
On a slightly different track, when on the river I try to philosophically remind myself that there is 'no reason why I deserve a salmon'. Bless I take it you have been, or continue to be, a 'bad boy' then ? ;D Not even the fact that you may have paid in excess of a 'tun' for your day ? - only joking guy's. ;D
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Post by hf on Oct 3, 2008 11:21:26 GMT
Bless I take you have been, or continue to be, a 'bad boy' then ? ;D If it's telling 'porkies' about 25lbers going up Golspie's big burn then I hang my head in shame. ;D (Now I think I heard about a few going up Loth burn though!!) hf
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Post by tynespeycaster on Oct 3, 2008 11:45:26 GMT
A few stoppers depending on the audience.
'Just to be on the riverbank is enough, a fish is a bonus'
'You'll never know untill you've tried it (hopefully you won't!!), once you do, you're HOOKED for life'
'I can escape pr*ts like you'
However waxing lyrical on the amazing life cycle of Salar Salmo usually stops them dead in their tracks ;D
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 11:51:32 GMT
However waxing lyrical on the amazing life cycle of Salar Salmo usually stops them dead in their tracks ;D Indeed. ;D I find the ova or alevin stages particularly effective in this situation.
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Post by tynespeycaster on Oct 3, 2008 16:42:59 GMT
However waxing lyrical on the amazing life cycle of Salar Salmo usually stops them dead in their tracks ;D Indeed. ;D I find the ova or alevin stages particularly effective in this situation. That the stomach is atrophied and the springer has to survive on its fats for up to 9 months, works very well also
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Post by stickleback on Oct 3, 2008 19:28:22 GMT
It depends hugely on who’s asking me, where I am at the time, and the sort of humour I’m in. Sadly I've no stunning retorts/one liners. I usually fall into the waxing lyrical role, reminiscing in a dreamy eyed way whilst holding a slightly satisfied smile. I don't know if it works for my audience, but it certainly makes me feel better ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Roobarb on Oct 3, 2008 20:11:16 GMT
Bless I take you have been, or continue to be, a 'bad boy' then ? ;D If it's telling 'porkies' about 25lbers going up Golspie's big burn then I hang my head in shame. ;D It wasn't true I've just booked a early spring week on the Golspie burn on the back of that 'porkie' Getting back to the original post. At work the question I always get from the non angling work mate (NAWM) is, "What do you think about while you are sat there under your brolly all day?" Me "I've never sat under a brolly in me life! I walk miles in a day and wade in the river - fly fishing" NAWM "So you stand in the river and wave yer rod around in the air?" Me "Yes" NAWM "Like the Queen Mother used to?" Me "Err... yes sort of" Being on the shop floor it usually goes down hill very quickly at this point Andy
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 20:35:27 GMT
reminiscing in a dreamy eyed way whilst holding a slightly satisfied smile. Totally ! Excellent work Andy ;D ;D
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Post by conwyrod on Oct 3, 2008 21:33:00 GMT
That's the way it normally goes for me as well Andy. I usually add that fishing is something people either love or hate, rather like golf.
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 3, 2008 21:47:36 GMT
Golf deserves a far more medieval descriptor attached to it other than the noble art of hatred - IMHO.
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Post by Tyne Andrew on Oct 3, 2008 22:08:37 GMT
What is particular to fishers that make us different from other sportsmen ? You know what I mean - the stuff we spout when we are forced to confess to those not of 'the brotherhood' (at a Pimm's party or in the workplace perhaps) that we "go fishing". Announcements such as these often solicit the inevitable barrage of 'standards' - "Oh thats cruel", "Isn't it boring"?, "Have you ever drowned"?, "Standing in the pis*ing rain all day - no thanks"! In a situation such as this, what is your usual 'comeback' line ? It could be anything from a curt - "At least its not golf" !! (depending on how quickly you want to escape these people) ..... to a conservation or environmentally aware centered debate. What's Yer Line ? The majority of the time if someone replies with those responses they are not worth talking to. I'd tell them "i'm off to the toliet" and then go and find someonw somewhat more engaging and open minded!
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Post by sinkingtip on Oct 4, 2008 10:18:06 GMT
Andrew, I understand totally where you are coming from and trust you will take no offence at the following. I am, at present "home alone" and trying to decide if I have the metal to brave the wind and rain and 'hit' a popular Middle Tay beat later this afternoon.
So ..... a sample conversation ?
Andrew : "I go fishing - mainly on classic waters BTW" (made you a 'weegie' - sorry A). Girl in room : "Isn't that being cruel to the fish ? - how beastly of you"! Andrew : "That's as maybe doll but right now am chokin for a slash - mah back teeth are floatin - later dudes" Girl in room : "Yes, and whilst you are in the cluddgie perhaps you should consider fully the folly of your ways". Andrew : "Aye, right" ! Girl in room : "My father owns Arndilly" Andrew : "Whit !! ........ can I get you something from the bar whilst I'm there" ?
If Carlsberg made 'introductions' they would probably be made like this ........
I'm off up the Tay !! ;D regards to all. STip
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Post by Tyne Andrew on Oct 4, 2008 12:33:51 GMT
Very good Tip ;D And best of luck on the Tay in the wind
I get plenty of these comments at work but most people generally take an interest if you try and explain the wider social and natural enjoyments of fishing (and show them a few photos of the places we are lucky enough to visit)
Some 'people' can be a non starter though. And as for the cruelty line there are plenty of other priority issues they can put their attention to - ask them to look at some fur trade videos on PETA for instance
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Post by tweedsider on Oct 6, 2008 15:02:40 GMT
While feeling the deepest sympathy for the non believers I usually invite them to go forth and perform the physically impossible upon themselves. Politely of course!
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