conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on May 7, 2008 16:56:26 GMT
I once read about the 3 stages that trout fisherman go through, as they gain more experience. I think this also applies to salmon fishing.
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hf
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Post by hf on May 7, 2008 17:30:42 GMT
I went for number two as I reckon more sport would be better than waiting for something to come along that could be ages away. I would prefer to have 10 smaller salmon in a season than only one very large one.
However I would be happy to go for number three if I was still catching salmon regularly throughout the year. (he dreams on ;D)
hf
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Post by pondolive on May 7, 2008 18:31:56 GMT
What about the other option? The one that says 'I love the river environment, the joy of watching the line come round, the anticipation of who knows what?' Catching, for me, at least, is a bonus that doesn't really matter all that much.
ttfn
Richard
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Post by sinkingtip on May 7, 2008 18:44:22 GMT
No disrespect to the compositor intended but "3 stages" only is a bit skimpy and woefully inadequate - especially for an auld geezer like me.  If I were to extend the list it might read as follows - 4) Be thankful you still have a license (driving). 5) Be thankful you still have fishing cronies prepared to put up with you. ....... and lastly ....... 6) Be thankful that you still get 'that' feeling of TOTAL elation every time you feel 'the take' - when that goes thats when I'll jack it in and take up junior league 'blow football' refereeing full time. STip |
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on May 7, 2008 18:48:43 GMT
6. the take - is it still better than when your numbers come up on the bingo Tippy? ;D
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Post by sinkingtip on May 7, 2008 19:10:43 GMT
6. the take - is it still better than when your numbers come up on the bingo Tippy? ;D Yes ! ;D - even whilst "waiting for one" and with "a sweat on" - thats bingo terminology gentlemen |
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severnfisher
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Post by severnfisher on May 7, 2008 19:12:04 GMT
If I remember right, there's a fourth stage: to catch a special fish.
What it is that amounts to 'special' is determined by the angler : It could be your first salmon on a night time surface lure, or low water, hot summer, dry fly, or catching from a particularly hard venue i.e. to be the first angler to catch a fly caught Trent salmon in 100 years, or some similar kind of thing..
Tom
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on May 7, 2008 19:18:34 GMT
You could be right Tom.
Put it this way, if you catch a Trent salmon on fly, you'll definitely win the forum prize for hardest fish of season. ;D
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severnfisher
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Post by severnfisher on May 7, 2008 19:39:58 GMT
You could be right Tom. Put it this way, if you catch a Trent salmon on fly, you'll definitely win the forum prize for hardest fish of season. ;D It won't be me John as I've got enough challenges on my own doorstep. However, if I was an 'exiled' salmon angler living near Burton on Trent and only able to manage the occassional trip north or west then I would give it a go. I know for a fact that a few salmon have been caught on the quiet on bait from the lower Dove (I teach guys working for the big manufacturing concerns round there - many of whom are fishing mad - and as a result I've even seen some pics ) so a fly angler prepared to put in some hours near to one of the weirs at the back end could expect to get a chance or two. After all it was only because there were salmon anglers prepared to catch a 'special fish' that any were ever caught from the Thames in the 80's and 90's. Tom |
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Post by shedhed on May 7, 2008 21:05:19 GMT
0 - the thrill of just getting out there and doing it. Maybe after a few of these 'thrilling' days i'll be progressing rapidly onto 1  |
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Post by hornet on May 8, 2008 11:17:48 GMT
For me it is ,
The build up knowing i'm getting oot.
The nicht before getting your gear and piece ready.
Moving the front passenger seat all the way back as Stp is a big mother.
Trying to find the bloody place.
Reading the water and getting the advice of the ghillie. Whit flee, whit flee.
Then once i get going it's about just enjoying it, a gid day and a gid laugh hopefully with a fish to show for your efforts from thrashing the water to death ;D.
Cheers
Hornet
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Post by chalkie on May 8, 2008 15:16:41 GMT
I'm a 0 as well. I just like being on the river and my thrill is just getting a pull . We are lucky to be able to get out and fish and thank him above for this privilege. By the way I am lucky as I do get into a few fish during the season.
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Post by salmonking on May 8, 2008 17:19:07 GMT
I get most of my satisfaction catching a fish,,,and a lot more returning them,,,,,,but it's always a pleasure to be on the river
especially in the early morning,,with so much going on concerning nature it's not the be all and end all if i don't hook up.
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severnfisher
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Post by severnfisher on May 8, 2008 17:34:16 GMT
I think anglers need to be honest with themselves about why they go fishing.
We've all got fishing buds and have a good time, like having our legs pulled, the craic etc, etc, and we all enjoy being out in the countryside at one with nature, however, we go fishing to catch fish.
One of the most astute bits of writing in angling is the account by Hugh Falkus in sea trout fishing of his expereince of a week with the guy who declared that with such fine scenery etc he wouldn't mind if he didn't catch.
'Lacking in self awareness' was one of the nicer things Falkus said about him.
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