How do you guys make fishing buddies?

[Dogbreath]

Howdy Folks, I too find it difficult to find friends to go on fishing trips or just day trips. I'm new to this forum and I've been invited to go to Port Eliza this season, and I want to go. Problem being, I have no one to go with.

Check your private messages (called 'conversations' here)

 

[trophywife]

Was, until this Father day, that day will never be the same again.

this is a bit cryptic, i hope that you can get through this as i read it. if you need to reach out? we are here.

 

[Fizzishin]

People who are not welcome on the boat:

-Anal Retentive know-it-alls
-People who don't like children (can just gtfo of my life, really, you crusty loser)
-Greedy people who are only out to "fill the freezer", don't even want to play their own fish
-NDP'ers
-Drunks. We're fishing, not getting loaded in the sun

I have been lucky enough to meet one dedicated fisherman buddy, and my 6 year old son is coming along nicely, can't quite reel in a big salmon yet but he can handle 1meter swells no problem

 

[Aces]

People who are not welcome on the boat:

-Anal Retentive know-it-alls
-People who don't like children (can just gtfo of my life, really, you crusty loser)
-Greedy people who are only out to "fill the freezer", don't even want to play their own fish
-NDP'ers
-Drunks. We're fishing, not getting loaded in the sun

I have been lucky enough to meet one dedicated fisherman buddy, and my 6 year old son is coming along nicely, can't quite reel in a big salmon yet but he can handle 1meter swells no problem

I like your list

 

[Aquaholic]

People who are not welcome on the boat:

-Anal Retentive know-it-alls
-People who don't like children (can just gtfo of my life, really, you crusty loser)
-Greedy people who are only out to "fill the freezer", don't even want to play their own fish
-NDP'ers
-Drunks. We're fishing, not getting loaded in the sun

I have been lucky enough to meet one dedicated fisherman buddy, and my 6 year old son is coming along nicely, can't quite reel in a big salmon yet but he can handle 1meter swells no problem

would this be a list of your friends though?

 

[Fizzishin]

would this be a list of your friends though?

Mostly just one friend and his insufferable wife lol I gave them an honest shot though.

Hopefully her gullet gets satisfied lmao

 

[kaelc]

People who are not welcome on the boat:

-Anal Retentive know-it-alls
-People who don't like children (can just gtfo of my life, really, you crusty loser)
-Greedy people who are only out to "fill the freezer", don't even want to play their own fish
-NDP'ers
-Drunks. We're fishing, not getting loaded in the sun

I have been lucky enough to meet one dedicated fisherman buddy, and my 6 year old son is coming along nicely, can't quite reel in a big salmon yet but he can handle 1meter swells no problem

Federal or Provincial NDP?

Got a nice little two speed slow pitch jigging rod and reel combo and my son who was 6 last year reeled up a nice chicken from 150 feet with the rod in the rod holder. He’s likely able to reel in a spring this year with a little help, his jungle gym abilities are amazing.

 

[Fizzishin]

Federal or Provincial NDP?

Got a nice little two speed slow pitch jigging rod and reel combo and my son who was 6 last year reeled up a nice chicken from 150 feet with the rod in the rod holder. He’s likely able to reel in a spring this year with a little help, his jungle gym abilities are amazing.

Either or, I don't discriminate

Going to pick up a cheap 9' moocher for my boy this year, a bit stiffer and easier to wield.

 

[Doug]

It's good you guys are taking kids out fishing.
We need more kids out fishing and not being on one of the electronic baby sitter.
They make a great fishing buddy, and in future years they just might be taking you fishing.

 

[Aquaholic]

Either or, I don't discriminate

Going to pick up a cheap 9' moocher for my boy this year, a bit stiffer and easier to wield.

My guest rods are all 9', such a difference maker.

 

[1marko]

For sure, my bud Tim passed a little over a year ago.
Lots of good memories

I'll fish with ya Scott. Where u at..?

 

[pescador]

My fishing buddies are two only. One I've had since high school (50 years) the other a guy from work who started fishing with me 20 years ago. To be honest, the best way to find a buddy is to buy the biggest mother boat you can afford, pay for all the maintenance gas and insurance. People will come outta the woodwork.

 

[Fishing?]

this is a bit cryptic, i hope that you can get through this as i read it. if you need to reach out? we are here.

There are worse things than just dying of a drug overdose, sometimes they live on for months until a parent has to think of quality of life, they don't say that much. This forum helps distract but I don't know if fishing will be the same. I guess time will help. Next boat trip is to give him to the sea, he loved Bamfield.
He wanted to name the boat "Catchin" because we always had good luck, I said no because it seemed arrogant and bad luck .... but I guess now it will be named.
His biggest fish was much bigger than mine, 52 lbs in Alberni inlet a couple of decades ago, was a surprise to me it was THAT big, I figured maybe in the lower forties, he was just a kid then. Some bystanders took pics but we didn't have a camera or phone.

Steppenwolf had and appropriate song, The Pusher.

Why do these governments let this happen?

 

[kaelc]

I was at a memorial this past weekend for a great man and fisherman. I cried a bunch and hugged my friends and family a little tighter. Online is no replacement for friends in person that will listen or just walk/fish in silence and listen well when we are hurting.

Glad he had a great fish tale that most of us can never tell.

Great thread and to the original poster, still waiting on my brake callipers so up for telling fish tails and connecting you with as many fishermen as I can.

 

[ab1752]

There are worse things than just dying of a drug overdose, sometimes they live on for months until a parent has to think of quality of life, they don't say that much. This forum helps distract but I don't know if fishing will be the same. I guess time will help. Next boat trip is to give him to the sea, he loved Bamfield.
He wanted to name the boat "Catchin" because we always had good luck, I said no because it seemed arrogant and bad luck .... but I guess now it will be named.
His biggest fish was much bigger than mine, 52 lbs in Alberni inlet a couple of decades ago, was a surprise to me it was THAT big, I figured maybe in the lower forties, he was just a kid then. Some bystanders took pics but we didn't have a camera or phone.

Steppenwolf had and appropriate song, The Pusher.

Why do these governments let this happen?

Grief is a journey that can't be fast forwarded, wrestled to the ground or kicked in the nuts. I'm so very sorry you have had to experience this in such a painful way, and have the foresight to send him off in a place he clearly loved, and shared with you.

You are absolutely correct, fishing and certainly Father's Day for you will never be the same, but you can leverage these events and milestones to keeps his memories alive and close to your heart.

Take it easy on yourself, and one day the tears will be less present than the smiles. Cheers.

 

[jackfish]

There are region specific forums here for fishing reports. Maybe offer half the gas to anyone in your area who needs a first mate?

I've taken out acquaintances as fishing buddies. I do appreciate it if they offer to split the gas.

 

[Rain City]

There are worse things than just dying of a drug overdose, sometimes they live on for months until a parent has to think of quality of life, they don't say that much. This forum helps distract but I don't know if fishing will be the same. I guess time will help. Next boat trip is to give him to the sea, he loved Bamfield.
He wanted to name the boat "Catchin" because we always had good luck, I said no because it seemed arrogant and bad luck .... but I guess now it will be named.
His biggest fish was much bigger than mine, 52 lbs in Alberni inlet a couple of decades ago, was a surprise to me it was THAT big, I figured maybe in the lower forties, he was just a kid then. Some bystanders took pics but we didn't have a camera or phone.

Steppenwolf had and appropriate song, The Pusher.

Why do these governments let this happen?

I'm sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine.

And you're right about the people that have been "saved" by naloxone. I have lots of friends that are outreach workers and firefighters and the stories they tell about the brain damage that is caused is heartbreaking. The government loves to spin it as this great work they're doing. The reality is that people caught selling toxic drugs need to be sent away for life.

 

[Goats22]

i have met most of my good fishing buddies on the rivers. during fall i end up seeing the regulars at the rivers more than i do my own family so you tend to get to know them.
some have become friends where we see each other outside of fishing and some i just see every fall.

 

[seahorse]

Not to derail but my wife accompanies me to Port Hardy and Nootka but only wants to fix locally if our family and grandson is on board, most of the time she is on her horse. We are not too serious and often tell each other it’s their turn to grab the rod that is bouncing. About 6 or 7 years ago in Nootka we needed one more spring to limit out, she was in a hurry to get home on our last day and told me I had until noon to get the last fish. We were in front of camel rock and both rods popped. My rod had a smaller fish so I released it, I said to her just play it out no rush. She says no way I’m muscling this fish into the boat, I lean over to net the fish, the hook comes out and right into my forehead. She was laughing so hard, I’m bleeding, I said well at least cut the line so the flasher isn’t making it bleed more, too funny.

 

[ab1752]

Not to derail but my wife accompanies me to Port Hardy and Nootka but only wants to fix locally if our family and grandson is on board, most of the time she is on her horse. We are not too serious and often tell each other it’s their turn to grab the rod that is bouncing. About 6 or 7 years ago in Nootka we needed one more spring to limit out, she was in a hurry to get home on our last day and told me I had until noon to get the last fish. We were in front of camel rock and both rods popped. My rod had a smaller fish so I released it, I said to her just play it out no rush. She says no way I’m muscling this fish into the boat, I lean over to net the fish, the hook comes out and right into my forehead. She was laughing so hard, I’m bleeding, I said well at least cut the line so the flasher isn’t making it bleed more, too funny.

Haha reminds me of the time I put the filet knife through my thigh off silva bay...asked for the first aid kit 3 times and she handed me the flare gun 3x...fenifh of the comedy show, flat calm so booted back to sechelt, hopped in my car with a cloth and knife fully inserted still, off to st Mary's solo...good thing she's hot!