How to out fish your Fishing Partner

[Silent]

I laught when I see your topic...

Because I have the Golden rule is "Silent"

Be silence and I'm fishing and catch <>< and more <>< <>< <><

[el_carpo]

My brothers and I don't go fishing enough for me to ever even contemplate playing a prank on them that would cost them a fish.

.......heheheh but that doesn't stop me from playing other pranks whilst fishing.


A few of my favorites are:

1. When I see them fishing the bottom, I'll sit down next to them and secretly tug their line near the reel. That causes the rod tip to go nuts and they think they just got a huge hit. When they set the hook into nothing, I say, "Darn! Missed him eh? That's a shame! Looked like a big one too!" After the fifth time or so, they usually catch on and they'll hit me with the nearest rock.



2. My younger brother is terrified of bugs. He's been that way since he was knee high to a grasshopper (which he fears). This opens up a whole world of pranks for me to pull on him. The best and easiest is to wait for him to hook a fish. While he's fighting it, I'll pick a blade of grass and tickle the back of his neck with it. He instantly does the "I have a bug on me shiver" where he puts his shoulder to his ear and yells, "Get it off me! Get it off me!" Then, I'll say, "I can't risk it! It's a huge wasp and if I frighten it, he'll sting you! Besides, I have to net your fish!" After the fish is netted, he'll have me check him. I'll say something reassuring like, "I think it's gone--------unless he crawled down your shirt!" After I confess, he'll hit me with the nearest rock.



3. This one was evil and I'm not going to repeat it in this lifetime for fear of being sent prematurely into the next. I got into a snag and pretended to have a big fish on. I called to my brother, "Get the net! I've got a big one hooked!" He comes running over with the net. I said, "The water is awful shallow, I hate to ask this of you but do you think you can wade out a little and net him in the deeper water, I don't think I can get him close enough to shore." He reluctantly agreed and went out soaking his feet. Then I said, "Aw heck, he ran me into a snag! I lost him! Can you unhook me since you're feet are wet anyway?" He did. On his way back to shore, he looked at my face to see if what just happened to him, had indeed happened to him. I tried my best not to laugh but alas, I failed and gave myself away.
I can't remember his exact phrasing but I think it was, "I'LL KILL YOU!!!" That time, I got hit with the three nearest rocks (also the biggest).


There have been many others but those stand out. And just to clarify, the pranks go both ways between my brothers and I. They've got me PLENTY of times. Believe me. I still have the scars.



I wouldn't ever cost them a fish with a prank. I enjoy watching them catch a fish as much as I enjoy catching one myself to be honest. That's a good thing too because I rarely catch as much as them. Spend to much time thinking of jokes to play on them.

[Barraless]

I have a mate that I rarely fish with because if he catches the first fish it will be the only fish that either of us catch. Its turned into a bit of joke because he started to wait till I caught a fish before he casts out, which is usually a long time

[Black_Rat]

LMAO, your an evil man el_carpo,

[Raesen]

My partner is my wife who I fish with 99% of the time and she usually "out" fishes me. So she's always comming. "Check the spelling guys its all good!!! and with me that is !!!!!"
I will be at Tweed in late march to do a charter off shore (Sat) and taking our camper trailer down ther for a few four days with my fishin mate (Jan).
Can't wait!!!! Except that whilst I am 20 odd K off shore she will probably "out fish me" for the day -- who gives a s#@t !!!!
Doesn't matter - male female. brothers sisters, husband and wife--- --- it's all about being there.
Boats, landbased, creerks (off shore and creeks) who cares. Being there to do it with your mate(s) and don't cheat (however) is what it's about.
Just like a game of any description - if you cheat you only cheat yourself!!!!!
Cheers and have a good one.
Pete

[Rod Fishing]

who cares, the rule on my boat we share the fish we bring home doesnt matter who catchs them.

[disorderly]

Tinn


Surely you jest?

Burning or nicking their line!

Its not even funny ,ya clown.

I mainly fish alone,but when someone else is aboard as long as fish are hitting the deck,I'm happy.

cheers Scott

[theoldlegend]

I'm afraid I've never outfished anyone!

To me, a day on the water with good company, solving political problems, both state and federal, is what it's all about.

Any fish that I (might) catch is a bonus.


TOL

[Luc]

NO NO NO

You tell them as they're your gest, you'll try hard to put them on to good fish.

That way you're the good guy, hero, great bloke, buddy, pal, mate ........

Sickening isn't it

Luc

[sarg]

Next time you post something thats supposed to be funny Tinn, ask some people to remove the pole before they type!!! Its supposed to be fun too. El carpo very funny I bet you do have a few scars. The only thing iv'e ever done is when someones drifted away rip on there line so they think they've had a big hit. Very funny if there just about asleep they wake up with a shock striking the rod curseing that they just missed a big one, until they see me laughing.

Andrew

[kingtin]

Despite having to constantly tackle up, rebait, or unhook fish from the kids' and deckies tackle, I amaze myself by the fact that despite all the time and effort that I put over to seeing that they're fishing correctly, I still outfish them.

It could have something to do with the fact that I position myself so that I am always nearest to their rods when they go off, or somehow manage to get in their way when they reach for their rod I suppose that in itself can be considered an angling skill

kev

[Tinn]

I thought this topic would get peoples blood boiling excellent stuff

Its meant to be half joking guys comon not so serious. Anyhow if I use dirty tricks to out fish partners how come T1 always outfishes me. Like today 7 for T1 1 for Tinn

[Tinn]

Hey just thought of something maybe T1 is using dirty tactics against me hmmm might have to investigate. Have had major problems with my reel and constant bird nesting

[Black_Rat]

Tinn,

The majority know it is a light hearted post

Unfortunately the keyboard heros will have a stab at ya !

Bloody ants !

If they took the time to attend a M&G there replys would be different !

SERIOUSLY !!!

It has to be said. If you want to say something then say it !

However dont make a post here if ya haven't got the balls to say it face to face !

[ShaneC]

Simple for me, anything I catch is MINE, anything he catches is OURS..... I always win!!!! Although I did miss a gaff shot on a big Spano at Xmas, hit the lure instead of the fish thus pulling the hooks (first time in a long time mind you), just waiting for the revenge..... what goes around comes around!!!

Kev, wish your theory worked in my boat, when a good fish is on its elbows, fists and knees in all directions to get to the rod first!!!!

Good post Tinn, love it!

Shane