retiring from fishing

[fishers]

thinking of retiring from fishing hobby as i think fishing isnt as good as it used to be and may be i have lost my passion for it. what is you other nesa members thoughts on this. am i doing the right thing or been to hasty.

[dizzydaz]

thinking of retiring from fishing hobby as i think fishing isnt as good as it used to be and may be i have lost my passion for it. what is you other nesa members thoughts on this. am i doing the right thing or been to hasty.

ive thought about it the last couple month but kept goin i just put my gear away for the winter on tuesday my season this year has been dreadful but i might be tempted back out by these sea's and wind again im only 26 been fishing for just over 20 yr now

[dazzer]

thinking of retiring from fishing hobby as i think fishing isnt as good as it used to be and may be i have lost my passion for it. what is you other nesa members thoughts on this. am i doing the right thing or been to hasty.

You would be better off just storing your gear away in a safe, dry place and keeping it.
I would not sell your gear if I was you, you might regret it if you did.

It would be more expensive to buy gear again if you changed your mind in the future.
Costs nothing to keep your gear just incase

[Kev1n]

Tell us what gear you have to sell if you stop fishing, then we’ll suggest if you should or not. :-)
Seriously though, fishing around this coast has been patchy for years, it’s easy to lose interest after a few blanks but it is hard to give up altogether. Keep your gear somewhere safe for now and wait until reports pick up again or the bug bites. Retiring from fishing is like being a reformed alcoholic, you never give up entirely, you just don’t do it anymore.

[jamiebrennan]

Keep on trying, that next bite might just be the one that you remember forever!

[KeithB]

Sound advice, I thought I'd probably chuck shore fishing, but read the reports on here, had a couple of sessions, still caught naff all but still enjoyed the fresh air & craic.

[jamiebrennan]

Some would say i retired from fishing this season, i'll make them eat there words...just dont know when it will be yet!

[smokie]

Just took up fishing last summer as a retirement hobby.(Only 8 weeks to go) Don’t know if fishing isn’t as good as it used to be, I know its not very good at the moment, but I’d rather be on the Beach Waiting for COD than in the Hoose Waiting for GOD......


Robbie

[danny boy]

Just look at the fish the codseeker has caught, STILL WANT TO RETIRE.

fishing this year has been very poor, but i would not give up fishing because we are having a lull, try changing where you fish, i have fished all over this season and my heavist is only 2lb 12 codlin.out there is a big cod with my name on and i will catch it, It may have a brother with your name on, you never know.

Danny

[treeboa]

get yourself into a bit of course fishing in the spring mate, couple decent sessions and that will get you over the depression and looking forward to the beach again, works for me

[anthony stobbart]

dont give in! sliver surfer

thinking of retiring from fishing hobby as i think fishing isnt as good as it used to be and may be i have lost my passion for it. what is you other nesa members thoughts on this. am i doing the right thing or been to hasty.

never give up fishing ! try a bit of course fishing till it picks up, we all have days dont we . not every trip out you are going to bag up ! like danny says about codseeker and if your not fishing ! your not catching try changing your rigs,baits,venue, get the passion back!

[dave craig]

surely (for me anyway) one of the big parts of fishing is the adventure of getting out amongst the rocks and beaches and being in the fresh air of one of the best coastlines in the country, admittedly not catching can be demoralising but thats just all part of it and isnt a reason to quit.
dont give up mate!!!!

[Charlton]

thinking of retiring from fishing hobby as i think fishing isnt as good as it used to be and may be i have lost my passion for it. what is you other nesa members thoughts on this. am i doing the right thing or been to hasty.

confucious say, man not enjoying what he is doing shouldn't do it, and give it a rest for a while.

[codseeker]

dont give up fella you will be rewarded eventually times i have stood next to guys pulling pigs in wondering what the hell am i doing wrong its just the right place and the right time and a bit of lady luck on ya side i just get back on me horse and keep trying probalies the best season i have ever had all the years fishing and a personal best cod and some goodins too since moving about the last 4 yrs of fishing to different marks with the help of having me own transport after passing my driving test 5 yrs back so get back out there and keep trying you wont catch fish sitting in the house thats a defo

[Gazz]

I give up fishing now & again but always keep my gear. I give up 2 yrs ago & had a few odd sessions out then started more often recently. It makes me give up when i am catching nothing but the craving always comes back.