Lucky socks or a lucky rod?
I have somehow got it into my head that if i'm settled in to a swim for a long session and miss a run or get a fish that drops the bait, in the first hour. I will blank for that session!
Just curious.
Michael.
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BarbusFan |
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Does anyone have any superstitions as far as fishing is concerned?
Lucky socks or a lucky rod? I have somehow got it into my head that if i'm settled in to a swim for a long session and miss a run or get a fish that drops the bait, in the first hour. I will blank for that session! Just curious. Michael. |
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mikehodgkiss |
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May be a bit of the self fulfilling prophecy here Michael i.e miss your take ,bad omen,confidence goes , positive mental attitude takes a dip , and bish , bash, bosh -you blank ! As for superstitions , I have loads , favourite bits of tackle , i.e ,if for any reason If don't have my ' favourite ' reel from my barrage of ancient Mitchell 300's I feel somehow less confident .Although illogical , if something knocks your confidence then this will be detrimental to your fishing . The best example of this is having a run of blanks . Other superstitions I will not reveal , as they are silly and the Ousemeister micky taking crew will swing in to action if I reveal .
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NoddyT |
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I mate of mine always feels confident if he sees a bird of prey when walking to his swim.
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davhall |
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sound s stupid but i always set my landing net up last before i cast...don't ask me why...
i always feel unplanned trips are the best,wake up and just go. dave.
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Sane |
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If I see buzzards and kingfishers it's going to be a good session. One or other on their own doesn't do it.
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chech221 |
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i have a superstition also daveh,if i set my landing net up before i cast out il blank and its been quite alot this season
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chrisevans |
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I always have to put a splash of orange lucozade in my groundbait after accidently spilling some into my bait bucket a couple of years ago ended up in one of my best sessions ever.
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Precious McKenzie |
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i always set my net up after i have cast dont know where it came from its something i always do
proberbly a load of @#%$ to be honest!!! |
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BarbusFan |
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Its interesting to see how many people have these little quirks. At least i'm not alone.
As for the landing net thing, i also do that, but have never thought about it like superstition. It just seems like your tempting fate, set it up before your rods because i'm gonna need it, 'cos i'm gonna catch loads today? Eh? Michael. |
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horsesnipples |
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sunday evenings
cheers john |
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blueflyingtonight |
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When deciding to finish a session I always countdown from 60 seconds before winding in. I had one with 5 seconds to go a few nights ago. This has happened on more than one occassion! Could this be the power of a postive mental attitude or am I simply going bonkers from staring at isotopes for too long?
Steve |
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thisisjohn |
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a guy who is a very well known carp angler always tosses a silver coin in the lake at start of the season, he says you must pay the lake...j.w
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rob swindells |
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Perhaps not quite a superstition, but just before packing up to go home I take my "Maverick cast". Basicly just cast into the most unlikely part of the river and give it a few mins.....you just never know
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robbo 06 |
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i allways whip arround the shank of te hook 12 times when tying a knotless knot
Rob |
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hendersons |
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i've got lucky trousers always make sure i'm wearing them unfortunately on a recent trip to bristol avon fell in and badly ripped them havent caught a barbel since i stopped wearing them.think I'm going to have to make something out of the bits that are left so i can still take them any ideas?
nick |
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davhall |
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depends where they are ripped,,could try make some shorts from them but all you might get then is chub...
dave.
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Young Dave Burr |
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I don't have any superstitions and I never will have.....
touch wood. |
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hendersons |
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not good for shorts these ones dave my little winkle would stick out
nick |
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BarbusFan |
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Well i'm glad thats settled then.
It now official, we are all completely crazy. And this is just the ones people well tell you about. |
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Si705 |
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I have some days when i fish like a tw*t!!! I have 19 odd years experience as a general angler...18 months as a barbel fisher...but there's a few days in the year that really wind me up....anyone else????
Si |
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BarbusFan |
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I guess we all have our moments.
Like coming out of the bivvy half asleep and striking into a fish...........on the landing net handle M.R. |
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