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Author Topic: Fishing and girlfriends  (Read 5464 times)

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Offline STP Fisherman

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 :queen2:

So my girlfriend used to like to fish but she says she hates it now because I'm so obsessed with it. I tell her I'm not even bad because I only go once or twice, maybe three times a week and some of my buddies are almost every dayers during the season. How can I bring her back into the realm of fishing lovers?

Offline MTCOMMER

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Thats tough, I FEEL YA BUDDY!  My girl is the same way, she just doesnt like when I go fishing, especially without her.  I think the best way is to bring her along, even if its just bobbering for panfish.  Or take a little break from it.  If a buddy asks you to go fishing, decline and go on a date with her  ;) , You may even need to stage it.  Just show her that fishing isnt as important to you as she thinks it is!  (Even though it is pretty important).

Thats all I got, I just bring the girl out a few times with me and she is happy (only if we catch something though, otherwise she hates it).  GOOD LUCK!!   :fishing:

 :sorry:  to hear about your perdicament!

Offline Mayfly

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Haha... great post! The realm of fishing lovers eh. I had a similar problem at one point of my life. Her complaint wasn't that fishing was a problem but I started to get too serious and it took some of the fun out of it when we went. My suggestion to you is get her out and mix it up a bit. Try something new, make it an adventure for both of you. Rather than focus on one species switch it up and try for multiple species in a day. On top of that bring some snack and lunch or dock up somewhere and grab a bite depending on what lake it is. Just make it fun... you know her best so know what she likes. Good Luck!

Offline Mayfly

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If a buddy asks you to go fishing, decline and go on a date with her  ;) , You may even need to stage it.  Just show her that fishing isnt as important to you as she thinks it is!  (Even though it is pretty important)

Stage it! I cannot believe I have never used or though of that!! I'm blown away right now... That might be the best idea I have ever heard in my life! MT, Thank You!

Offline DDSBYDAY

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Keep in mind if you happen to slip a ring on her finger the rules get tougher.  :bow: just to  :fishing2:
Pai Mei tells the Godfather when it's time to tell Wayne  to pimp slap Eastwood.

Offline MTCOMMER

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If a buddy asks you to go fishing, decline and go on a date with her  ;) , You may even need to stage it.  Just show her that fishing isnt as important to you as she thinks it is!  (Even though it is pretty important)

Stage it! I cannot believe I have never used or though of that!! I'm blown away right now... That might be the best idea I have ever heard in my life! MT, Thank You!

Thats why they call me Dr. LOVE!  or maybe they dont....! :scratch:

I like Tim's idea, make a day out of it, and add in a picnic (women tend to like picnics- or atleast the ones I know do) or shorelunch!


Offline jena2010

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Haha! She has a problem with you fishing, ditch her!

Offline Mayfly

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Haha! She has a problem with you fishing, ditch her!


 :bow:


Offline boogityn

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 The ball and chain dosen't want you to fish? never heard that before HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHHAHa
  Poor :censored:,All of my male friends, 100% of them, use to always fish, now the're married, none of them fish anymore. Oh, it's not because the wife is that sweat ;), the boss said no! :rotflmao:    when you enter a relationship, you both bring what you do to the union,friends, hobbies,etc.......  We may have to trim our hobbies alittle, but not stop all together. :nerd: sorry STP, listen to jena, our future bomber driver, dump her, run while you can. :sorry:    I hear that story all the time and have always wanted to get that off my chest. Good luck STP :USA:
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Offline dakids

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A man does not know true happiness until he is married, and then its to late.
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Offline DDSBYDAY

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A man does not know true happiness until he is married, and then its to late.
;D  ;D  ;D
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If she doesn't like to go fishing don't force it.  Go fishing with the boys and have her do something with the girls while you are out.
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Offline deadeye

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I guess if she doesn't like to actually go fishing with you, she could always still clean your fish.
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Offline kayakgal

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Well only one thing comes to mind, it's a country song, ever heard it? Brad Paisley has your answer if you listen. http://www.cmt.com/videos/brad-paisley/26260/im-gonna-miss-her.jhtml
Well I love her
But I love to fish
I spend all day out on this lake
And hell is all I catch
Today she met me at the door
Said I would have to choose
If I hit that fishin' hole today
She'd be packin' all her things
And she'd be gone by noon...

Yeah, I'm gonna miss her
Oh, lookie there, I've got a bite  :dancinred:

Keep fishin  :fishing2:
and forget the  :queen2:
There's other fish in the lake!
To fish is human, to throw back is divine.