I guess the answer for me goes back to my childhood. As long as I can remember I would never want to leave the water. Anytime we had to leave Regardless of who I was with, I would get mad when it was time to pack up and go home. I just loved being on or near the water. Catching fish was not always a high priority for some I would go fishing with. For me it was the purpose for the late nights and early mornings. That tug on the pole, that feeling of not knowing what was on the end of the line. As a kid I had not clue what i was fishing for i just knew i was going to catch something, it truly did not matter what. Bluegill, bass, trout, crappie, catfish, carp, striper, hybrids, red eyes, creek chubs, etc. If it would pull on my line i was happy. I would hit the creeks after school with a slice of cheese, and what ever I could come up with for tackle.
I still have the same feeling when I am fishing. i love the whole aspect of fishing. I can't give on thing over another that makes it special for me. I enjoy it all from catching bait, to the big ones, and everything in between. I have friends that will through a fit if they catch a small cat. Not me, i enjoy all of them, no matter the size. A trip without fish is still a success for me.
As far as getting away from the spouse. Not the case for me. Heck, she is the best fishing buddy i have. Only thing is trying to get her to split the gas cost. :smile2: She says i paid for everything while we were dating why should it be any different now. :smile2: Just joking around on that. We don't have a system of that is mine and that is hers, it is all ours.
I would rather fish than eat and that is a big statement coming from me. :big_smile:
Some of the best things in life are the hardest to explain.
Thanks
David
