Phlosophy

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We have had a fishin story contest going, now lets get a philosophy contest going. Here's the kicker, this being a fishing board, your philosophical sayings must be about fishing. The contest should start today and go through Thursday November 9th. At the end of the contest we should appoint a judge to determine who wins. I think it should be Jennie. Anyway I'll kick it off with my driftboating philosophical statement.
"With every stroke of the oars, another one of my stresses floats down the river".
Come on ifish. lets see what ya got

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There's No Nookie Like Chinookie

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By The Way,
The Grand Prize will be knowing that you are the most philosophical fisherperson on the board. Maybe 2nd prize should be a box of glazed donuts courtesy of RT.


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There's No Nookie Like Chinookie

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

"Are all Liars Fishermen, or Do Only Liars Fish?"

[Dances]

To live is not necessary, To fish is necessary
William jeffery

[Dances]

To fish is be free
But no man will ever be as free as a fish

[Deleted User]

Howdy,
A long time ago, a boy was fly-fishing the Stillaguamish with his favorite yellow-spider pattern for Sea-run Cutthroat. A cast into a deep back-eddy side channel brought up a magnificent 20in. trout for a look. The next cast, an upstart 12incher raced over and grabbed the fly. The boy hoped the commotion didn't ruin his chance's. Next cast, BAM! the big trout greedily took, but no hook up. Again the following cast it smashed his fly. With no connection. Visably shaking, the boy cast to the infuriated trout. A bowling ball hitting the water would have made less of a splash as the trout took a third time, Fish ON! and just as fast off.

Inspecting his fly, the boy sees its missing the point up to the bend. He thinks about a cast that hit the rocks behind him after releasing the 12 incher. And to this very day he wonders who was more ****** off, the 20 incher or him?

[fish_on]

I fish, therefore I am

[This message has been edited by fish_on (edited 11-03-2000).]

[garyk]

"We'll be remembered not for the fish we've caught; but for what we leave behind for future generations to enjoy." garyk

[Wog]

No rain, No gain .........

[finclipped]

I did not write these, but they are still good.

When the wind is in the east,
Then the fishes bite the least
When the wind is in the West
Then the fishes bite the Best
When the wind is in the north
Then the fishes do come forth
When the wind is in the south
It blows the the bait in the fishes mouth.

"There ain't but one time to go fishin'and thats whenever you can" Diron Talbert

"If you wish to be happy for an hour, get intoxicated
if you wish to be happy for three days, get married.
if you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it
If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish" Chineese Proverb

"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope" John Buchan

"When I get up at five in the morning to go fishing, I wake my wife and ask, 'What'll it be dear, sex or fishing? and she says, 'don't forget your waders'"
Paul Quinnett

Story: Ernest Hemingway caught the first two tuna brought whole into Bimini off his famous boat the "Pilar". At times he used a tommygun to keep sharks away from his catches.

[Deleted User]

Can we enter more than one philosophy Tanner? .... 'Every day you fish adds an extra day to your life'? Wish that saying was true, because many of us on here would then be immortal! ... 'A fish a day keeps the doctor away', lame. Porbably somewhat true though. This is hard; going to have to erase most of mine I think. ... 'Fishing is so soothing to the soul, just keep your @$$ off my lines!', that's better. Brainlock, be back after some Genseng tea.

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Know fish or no fish. - RT

[DanS]

I fished as a boy. I fish now as a man. I'm a different person than I was then, but the joy from fishing remains unchanged.

Fish on.......

[craigzilla]

OK how about this shorty: "Fishing.... cheaper than psycho-therapy!!!". I'd also like to say I enjoyed the John Buchan quote above from Finclipped. Who is/was JB??

[WaterDog]

Fishing is not a matter of life and death, it's much more important than that. http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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EAT, SLEEP, FISH!

[steelie67]

The best head is STEELHEAD !!

[rhansme]

I don't know how philosophical this is but here goes:->
The joy of fishing is not all in the catching. My joy comes from just being on the river with a good friend enjoying quiet times. The mink on the log jam chattering at me to get away from his house. The eagle up high in a tree spying on me to see if I will leave a sucker on the bank for him to eat. The sun filtering through the trees making the water sparkle like diamonds. All of these things make up my fishing trips. I say a prayer on the river thanking whatever god made this miracle of life for us to enjoy. For those of us lucky enough to experience these things, be thankful, be careful, and return those natives to live another day.....

Ray Hansmeier

[Deleted User]

Geez Ray, what a wus! Catching fish is all that matters. (jk=just kidding) You are right on sir!!! Amen. - RT

[Snagly]

I've been reading Tom McGuane's "The Longest Silence", a collection of first-person fishing stories split between Montana and the Keys. This fellow can write! His best words begin to capture the joy I feel when I'm standing in a beautiful river either pursuing or momentarily connected to a remarkable creature, a wild steelhead. I'm not a religious person but if there is a God then I won't get any closer to him in this life than when I'm on a wild river.

McGuane says it all a lot better, and he also tells some great (and funny) fishing stories along the way. Put it on your Christmas lists.

[happybrew]

Geez, I have a degree in philosophy, and I can't figure out what to write. I think fishing is more in the doing than in the saying. It is one of those activities that defies rational explanation. In fact, it is probably one of the most absurd activities that people engage in. Imagine this: Week after week, no matter what the weather, we are outside. We flail away at the water endlessly. Even if the fish are not biting, we are out there. When we do get one, we whoop and holler, and carry on about our victory over the lower species. We lie about it. We forsake family and friends for it. We spend too much money on it. And when we finally obtain our quarry, we are as likely as not to let it go free again. And all for something that could be obtained much more cheaply, in terms of time, convenience, sacrifice, and money, at any grocery store. Fishing is proof that we are all idiots! But at least we are happy idiots.

happybrew

[Deleted User]

Oh man Happy, you went and ruined it for us now. I never looked at that way. How can I go out and enjoy it after reading your accurate portrayal?..... OK, just kidding around. Actually you can put an absurd spin on just about everything we do. But let's stick to the benign recreational issues. Take golf. It's the world's most participated in recreational sport. I enjoy golfing for some of the reasons I enjoy fishing; getting outside in a beautiful setting, camraderie with friends, and the thrill of great shots on occassion. Yet in reality, we spend a lot of money to swat a little white ball all over the ground and into the woods. About 1/4th the time we play and feel very good out there and 3/4 of the time we want to break our clubs in half http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif . And we don't bring any fish home to eat after golf. But we keep going and can't imagine not being able to get out and golf; and fish too! Strange beings we are in a strange world. Or not; depends on how you look at it http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif .

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Know fish or no fish. - RT

[Dances]

To live is to fish or is it TO fish is to live.
and Happy IF an idiot stands on the river to watch a pretty sun set and pitch eggos in to the river then so be it but remember to enjoy a sun set and maybe hook a fish at the same time is price less even for an Idiot http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[smilesforu]

Thoughts of fishing experiences are reborn with every cast.

Memories conquered fade faster than ones savored.

Hope lives at the end of my line.

Just one more cast.....

[Ron BoB]

To go along with your post RT. "God dosen't take the time away from your life you spend fishing"

This is why I belive this.

Several years ago my Dad was told he had 1-2 years to live (cancer). He lived for 7 years. I figured that was about right.

[Tanner]

The best friend you can have is a fishing friend. Who else will share their only soggy bologne sandwich with you when you forgot your lunch. Who else won't get mad if you call their house at 4:00 A.M. Or brave a lightening storm with you while you are floating down a river in an aluminum driftboat. The best friend you can have is a fishing friend

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There's No Nookie Like Chinookie

[drifter]

Fishing philosophy is not just about WHY you fish, it is also about WHAT you choose to fish for. To that end, the words of President Jimmy Carter come to mind,

"The worst day spent steelheading is better than the best day spent bass fishing."

Enough said!!! drifter.

[_LIPPEE]

The worst day fishing is better than the best day working.

[Fearsnofish]

The magic recieved from fishing is truely the very best of all.

[Dances]

To fish or not to fish what a stupid question
sorry shakespheare http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
With in the pool's abysmal dun
A salmons eyes the shattered sun
Salmon and water move as one

[Gone Fishin]

I now know why God intended for us to fish...

...so we don't have to golf!!! http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tanner]

Amen Gone Fishing, Golf, what a miserable sport.

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There's No Nookie Like Chinookie

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

Don't tailgate my boat, or I will flick a booger on your windshield.

[Big Willie]

Well said, well spoken Marty! But if I see you the river wearing plaid pants I'll know somethings going on! http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Gary

[STRIKE ZONE]

Ain't no head like steelhead ?
Ain't no hoh like coho ?
Ain't no nookie like chinookie ?

Gotta get me one of them !!!!!!!

STRIKE ZONE

[Big Willie]

Hey_yall, that was hilarious!

[Gone Fishin]

More golf stories:

A man pulls his new DeVille into the service station after finishing a round at the local country club, the attendant while filling up, notices the golf tees the man has lying on his dash.

"Mister, can I ask you what them things are on the dash of your car?" The attendant asks.

"Why sure son, those things are what I use to place my balls on when I drive" the man replies.

"Man 'o man, them Cadillac people sure think of everything!" The attendant says. http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We need some rain..........SOON!

[TideWater]

He who dies with the most eggs in the freezer wins.

hi ya

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

He who fishes to live..still dies.

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

Fishing is Life.....
Everything else is just details.

[live to fish]

I live with fear and danger everyday, but
occasionally I leave her and go fishing.

[Deleted User]

Hey you crackers, golf isn't for wussies! http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif And you're right 'Yall, fish is life and everything else is details .... and de'tails make good crab bait. http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif - As for your post SZ, either you don't know how to enjoy real nookie right or I don't know how to enjoy fish nookie enough! http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif - RT

[Gizmo Man]

unless you put your line in the water, you won't catch a fish.

http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif So why are we here posting http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Giz...

[Dances]

If not for fishing. Man would go insane

[happybrew]

Jesus favored fishermen.

happybrew

[Dances]

Is golf even considered a sport. I always thought of it as a past time when the rivers are out of shape. and as for plad have never worn it dant ever plan to either.

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

Golfing With Cows

A man staggers into an emergency room with two black eyes and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat.

Naturally the doctor asks him what happened. “Well, it was like
this,” said the man. “I was having a quiet round of golf with my
wife when she sliced her ball into a pasture of cows.

“We went to look for it and while I was rooting around, I noticed
one of the cows had something white at its rear end.

“I walked over and lifted up the tail and sure enough, there was
my wife’s golf ball-stuck right in the middle of the cow’s
butt. That’s when I made my mistake.”

“What did you do?” asks the doctor.

“Well, I lifted the tail and yelled to my wife, ‘Hey, this looks
like yours!’”

[Dances]

No man is born an artist nor and angler

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

Looking into her child's eyes as he gazed across the waters, she knew her child would be fishing before he ever could speak.

[Beerslayer]

"Lifes short Fish Hard"
unfishing related
"A**holes make sh*t happen"

[Dances]

Men live like fishes
The big one's eat the little one's
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