I second this

I love it because not only are you at natures helms but piecing the puzzle together is only one deboggle. Making em eat n trucking em to think that ur bait is better than aaaall the other baits/fish etc. catching when no one else is makes it better but I'm a sucker for letting ppl in on secrets because if not for ppl like spinna and a few others on here I wouldn't have had nearly the amount of success I have had this yr. sunrise and sets 2. I love taking pics. Ain't nothing like 3 stops nothing 4th stop game on! Or something everyone else passes up and u drop pp and lay hamma and burn 1/8 of a gal of gas. Meeting new/good ppl is another great reason to fish.

fishing is my stress reliever along with hunting and being in the outdoors, I have learned more about myself on the water than anywhere else and no matter what is going on in my life i can always go chunk a line and all my worries go away and as much as i enjoy smoken em I enjoy helping someone else catch fish even more. Also, you cant beat the taste of fresh fish.

For the adrenalin rush of that "Thump"!!!! Lean back on my rod, listening to the drag scream, and enjoying the dance of a water thrashing yellow mouth!!! Damn, I get chills just thinkin about it. Nuf said.

Can I get an Amen to that! Great response sir!

X2! well said.

Esp. #2 when it concerns my kids.

The thrill of the hunt!!!!!!!!!!
getting that bite!!!!!!!!!
Felling a live animal on the other end of the line!!!!!!!!!

The poem below that my wife wrote says it all for me!!

A "Reel" Passion

He can barely see his hands in front of his face as he blindly yet mechanically rigs his gear.
The sun is almost up and he knows the specs will be biting close in this time of year.

He turns his cap backwards, and braces himself for the spray of cold water as he gets on step.
"Adjust trim tabs, standing by on channel 16, John Conlee CD on and the G.P.S. is set".

His heart races anticipating anchoring at his newly discovered "secret spot".
"Now who is this moron eyeing my location and coming in way too hot".

He casts to the west but his eyes are competitively watching the invader anchored at his bow.
A bite!... Set the hook; a sly southward glance, and a silent "How do you like me now?"

A beer, some sandwiches, the legal limit, and salt on his sun-chaffed lips,
Yes, lock in these coordinates: This was surely one of his best spec trips.

But the day became perfect watching porpoises as he came back in through the canal during a light, sunny rain....

Gleaming down at his little boy who was already begging,
"Daddy, when can we do this again?"

Andrea 2003

Think everyone on this site should quit fishing and start playing golf....once you mastered golf than you can fish again

I'm goin in the morning, I'll post a report and a pic of my scorecard - is it worth salty cash?

Pagaha played for 17yrs and shot in the upper 80s to low 90s consitantly, best ever was a 74 at frasch in sulphur, still got the clubs abd the motto was anything under a 100 was A GOOD ROUND OF GOLF, that also always included a dirty round of drinks on the back nine:) Anyone want to play soon....

You want to see a Golf course... I'm in Orlando Fla right now and this is one fine city...

You better have some money to live here!!!

Florida and hawaii have the best HANDS DOWN MANICURED COURSES IVE EVER SEEN....12-14 on stint meeter greens...THEY LOOK FAKE...

I'm in for a Salty Cajun round of golf and I'm pretty sure I can get DWA to tag along!!

a better question would be what don't I like about it. lol Whenever I go by myself, my enjoyment is one figuring them and just to think that if I'd ever make it big this is how it'd be just me and the fish and then just fishing my tail off. Trying new things and succeeding is just a phenomenal feeling. When fishing with someone else, my favorite things are fairly simple things like enjoying the weather or environment and looking for wildlife whether its fish, birds, or deer and just watching how peaceful things in nature are. My wife is finally starting to learn how to just relax in the boat instead of rushing me, and she may actually enjoy going out just to relax and its just awesome to experience the serenity of the outdoors with someone who means so much to you and see them enjoy it as much as you did.

I could definitely go on, but I see a bunch of the people here love it for the same reasons, which is just to share the experience and of course chase some trophies!!

I played two rounds yesterday, lets get it.

I fish because I love a challenge. I just took up salt water fishing last year and I am having a blast learning about it. Even the trips where I don't catch much I still love it. I am now introducing my wife and girls to it and I hope they get bit by the bug too. Solo fishing is kinda of like my church time. I enjoy the peaceful solitude and it gives time to reflect and have private conversations with myself and my maker.

I enjoy most of the things the others on here have said, but one thing I really love is the culinary aspect. I love to eat well, and some of the dishes that I have made from the fish and shellfish that I have personally harvested are unequaled by any restraunt at any price. I think the food tastes just a little better when you know what it took to catch it.

I used to duck hunt pretty hot and heavy. For me, I loved calling. I loved knowing I fooled that wild animal into coming in close enough to get a shot. Fishing is the same way for me. I enjoy fooling those fish into hitting my bait, and maybe this one is the biggest yet! Along with that, I just love being on the water. Catching is bonus.

I fish for the chase. I fish freshwater more so than salt but enjoy both. Saltwater is when I go to put something in the freezer and freshwater I am after a 10# for the wall. Most of all I fish w/ my father alot and his health over the last few years has really headed south. We are hitting Toledo Bend week after next for some father/son quality time. Recently I was introduced to fishing the beach areas and BL and have had a blast and was going to purchase a saltwater boat. Talked myself out of it and got a Ranger bass boat but it will be in BL regardless.