Bly Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I was just wondering if anyone on the board has any superstitions or rituals that you go through either before or while you are fishing? Or anything about your gear? The reason I ask is that I have a inexpensive Canadian Tire rod/reel combo (it’s my only fishing rod)…paid around 35 bucks for the thing. I’ve caught lots of Walleye on it this fall….including my PB 15 pounder! To make a long story short, the reel is pretty much shot and it’s still under warranty, so I was going to take it back to the store and get a new combo. When some of my friends found out they said “NOOO...KEEP THE ROD….JUST SWITCH OUT THE REEL!!!!” I never really thought about the “lucky” rod until they mentioned it. Also, if I ever pull in someone else’s tackle (and that has happened a few times this year), I don't use it. I believe there is some kind of left over karma, because when I’ve put it on my own line, it’s gone again after a few casts!!! Post your superstitions and rituals….could make for an interesting thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I don't have any superstitions/rituals well I do have one..I have to put a plug in the back of the boat everytime I don't bad things happen and bad things have happened more times then I care to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I don't have any superstitions/rituals well I do have one..I have to put a plug in the back of the boat everytime I don't bad things happen and bad things have happened more times then I care to say You have a hole in your boat? A plug seems like a necessity then.....haha. I can see why bad things would happen....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHog Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I don't have any superstitions/rituals well I do have one..I have to put a plug in the back of the boat everytime I don't bad things happen and bad things have happened more times then I care to say LMAO. I'm with Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Too funny Terry, I actually follow the same ritual and have been cursed many times as well when you don't do it. Blyght, why would you return the reel when a 15 pounder stripped the gears. That reel should be kept and mounted as a souvenir!! I believe if you get rid of the reel your karma will go south! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Dang! I was going to start the exact thread!! Yeah, I told Highdrifter a while ago that I have to put down my backpack while shore fishing. Having it on tells the fish God Neptune that you are arrogant and impatient. Neptune rewards the Zen angler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Leave the camera at home if you want to catch something big.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Leave the camera at home if you want to catch something big.... HAHAHAAHAHAHA So true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Ccmt and I used to have "net trouble", only caught anything when we left the thing in the car or at home bpsbassman... Never really thought about keeping the reel as a souvenir, I will have to give that some thought and I certianly don't want my karma going south! blyght Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Okay, so there's this Metro tow truck, used for towing big rigs, if we see it at any point during the day we don't go fishing... if we're fishng already, we pack up and head home, if we're on the way to our fishing spot we turn around and go home... seen it numerous times while planning on fishing that day and have NEVER caught a single fish when we did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Leave the camera at home if you want to catch something big.... Haha yeah and dont try and trick karma by keeping your camera phone on you instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishandchips Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I never let anyone on a boat with bananas or Tunafish sandwiches,thats just a jinx waiting to happen , Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Never been into superstitions, but after a deep sea charter in Hawaii a few years back I don't like to see bananas in the boat I do have a favorite rod though Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I almost always spark up a cigar if im alone. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 My lucky #3 Earnhardt camo hat had better be on my head, or my confidence goes south.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yup if the camo hat isnt along for the ride i throw bare hooks cuz i have no faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickNblock Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Great thread Blyght.... and a long overdue CONGRATS on your PB this year Superstitions..... ....not really But I have found Ive become increasingly nervous about going fishing with Mark, (fishdawg). The guy always out fishes me...and even more.. any place Ive brought him to...neither one of us catch a thing. Maybe I'll wear a backpack or bring my childhood reel with me this year on the ice for whities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I find I have a GREAT day no matter what when I bring a certain Brunette along with me... On the other hand when I bring this ugly bugger my catching goes for a crap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickNblock Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 geeeze Wayne.... that looks alot like burger king....... sorry Phil.... Go 'buckeyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I always sacrifice a lure to the fish gods at the start of my annual week long trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've worn this hat in Spring, Summer and early Fall for years, and yes it stays in the boat so I don't loose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Never catch a fish on the first cast.....it will also be your last Never take out the net or pliers until a fish is hooked... Always honk your car horn at the exact same spot on the trip to the fishing spot If you have a great day of fishing and you go the next day ,you Better wear the same underwear.... Never brag to your fishing partner if your having a good day,cause the tide WILL turn...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster4 Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 i never bring the landing net cuz then i never catch anything all the times i have a big fish on the net isnt there with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Great thread Blyght.... and a long overdue CONGRATS on your PB this year Superstitions..... ....not really But I have found Ive become increasingly nervous about going fishing with Mark, (fishdawg). The guy always out fishes me...and even more.. any place Ive brought him to...neither one of us catch a thing. Maybe I'll wear a backpack or bring my childhood reel with me this year on the ice for whities ok fine Pete, next time we're trolling & we're changing baits, you reel 'em in & pick up the "drowning presents" ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Do not get out the camera until the fish is landed!!! I have some clothing that is luck and unlucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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