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Location: Essexville, MI./Saginaw Bay. | It has been my observation over the years, that certain guys I both know personally and/or have worked with while making a living, have or have not made good fishing buds. I think because spending a whole day doing what you wanna do versus what you have to do, is different and really does involve a certain meeting of the minds.
You seem to also find out in a hurry, rather your casual work friend can pitch in with both the physical and monetary help one needs to make the experience a fair one. And even though subjects like this seems to be unnecessary conversation with somebody your supposed to know quite well, often these are the things that breaks up a fishing team right away.
And I suspect I'll get the "What's a few bucks and manual labor between friends" posts, chastising me for even writing such an outlandish thread. And I'm not talking about Grandpa or your youngest son, who are expected to add some welcomed burden to your fishing day. I mean the guy who should be a 50/50 partner in every facit of the days enjoyment.
I've heard a lot of excuses over the years from different partners ranging from sheer shock to just not knowing that paying, doing or at least offering to go half is just plane expected. Of course the doing half part is often tapered by me, as I prefer to handle many things including most of the launching assignment instructions and the setting things up part in my boat myself. Once in a while you get a bud who just seems like your left arm though. He knows what to do and when to do it. He knows ramp edicate and how to either guide or back the boat down to the ramp. You both almost seem to read each others minds. He jumps in and does things exactly the way you would.
I know there are hundreds of little things that can both hinder or help when teamwork is of the essence. And I know some of these things can only be refined with some time spent together as a team. But thought it would be neat to relate maybe a few stories, incidences, lessons or suggestions to guys who may be wondering why their best (work) friends don't invite them to go fishing with them more often.
I'll start it off with what I think is the biggest suggestion for the beginner. When you get to the ramp with your buddies or a strangers boat and gear, whether your meeting there or arrive together. Or you get to the spot on the ice with your buddies shanty and gear. Do not grab anything. Do not untie or unhook anything. Do not load or unload anything. Do not do anything but ask, "What do you want me to do?" And if your not clear about what your duties are, or have a specific question, ask. This is not to be harsh to the beginner. But the guy who owns the boat, shanty and/or gear has done this a thousand times, knows all the pitfalls and idiosyncrasies of his property. Now go ahead and add yours.
Edited by walleye express 12/23/2003 10:12 AM
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To me there is 2 ways of answering your question.
The first, and most fun way, is to just take your fishing bud the way he is. If he does something that seems strange, or is in the way, just chalk it up as an interesting part of a fishing trip.
Better yet, never get so friendly that all you want to do is fish with one bud. My idea is to have many fishing buds and experience as many different and interesting trips as possible (thats what WalleyeFirst is for).
Then there is the business end of fishing, like having a partner to team up with for the sake of competition.
Now, in my mind, this relationship needs to thrive on adversity. You need a bud who will hollar back when hollared at, and then use this emotion to sharpen one's senses. He needs to give back when given too, and have a strange quality of being happy his partner has caught all the fish in any given day.
He needs to be up front with his thoughts, and make disagreement/agreement before you take action - and live with the consequences.
Then if you are good enough to receive an award, he wants to take your half of it, but then volunteers you his half. He will give you the credit for the win, of which you'll decline, and insist he is the key...
And when its all said and done, you've had many good experiences. When your grandchildren yank on your pant-leg wanting attention, or the old folks in the home your in, are bored, you will have many stories to tell and keep them coming back for more.
Edited by Rick Larson 12/23/2003 12:16 PM
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Location: Neenah Wi | I would have to agree with both of you, the more fishing partners you have the better fisherman you become.I try to take something from everyone I fish with and hopefully return the favor too.Everyone has something to help you become a better fisherman.You just have to look harder sometimes is all.I do have a few favorites and yes some are more helpful than others but thats fine with me,better than fishing alone.Ive gone out with a few people I've meet on the internet and would gladly do it again.Some I would not,you never know until you try.A good partner shares the load equally over time.Some days more some days less.A sense of humor is a must though.I do like what you said about asking what to do.I will and do ask what I can do if in someone elses boat or shack.I as many others have their own way of doing things and sometimes like to do it myself,no offense just easier that way.
Edited by Risor39 12/23/2003 1:37 PM
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Location: Rhinelander | I found the best fishing partner ever this year. Sue and I got married in May, with Beav, my second best fishing buddy, as best man. We spent every Tuesday on the water in the Rhinelander Muskie League, and most Saturdays on small lakes fishing crappies and bass, maybe even pike. We spent a week in Canada, where we caught lots of walleyes, pike, and a couple big muskies, too.
I can't begin to express how cool it is to have a friend who loves to fish as my significant other. | |
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Location: Chicago IL. | Larry Eaton .The best anyone can ask for. Watch out you WAT guys,there is a new sheriff in town. Happy holidays,John Mannerino | |
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| Someone who travels well and has a positive attitude. Partners that respect other people and their environment, both in their speech and actions. If you spend a tough day in the boat with a partner and are anxious to hit it again the next day, you have found the right partner.
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Jim O | |
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