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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Stringman on March 27, 2012, 08:31:58 pm

Title: how do you unwind?
Post by: Stringman on March 27, 2012, 08:31:58 pm
I took some time out on Monday and hit the fishin hole. We have been having super nice weather lately and the bass were just destroyin everything that hit the water. Every now and then someone would pull over and walk up in the hills lookin for morels. One guy found 8 little greys. By noon each of us had  caught nearly 30 bass, with my 4 pounder being the biggest of the morning.

I was pretty wiped out mentally from a long weekend and this was a great way to clear the head. Let's see a pic of your stress relieving techniques.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: paulsemp on March 27, 2012, 08:43:06 pm
 bass hitting top water, love it!
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: mullet on March 27, 2012, 09:07:20 pm
Yep! kayaking and fishing is fun and peacefull. We'd be in jail with Largemouths on a stringer that size. :'(But they are tastie sauteeded in butter, so I've been told. ::) :)
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 27, 2012, 09:20:17 pm
Hey stringbean, nice to know yo have found a way to unwind from all the stress from the Mini IAJam!
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: osage outlaw on March 27, 2012, 10:29:38 pm
In the summer I go to the inlaws lake cabin in KY.  They all boat, ski, and tube.  I sit on the dock and and fish for bluegills and catfish.

In the fall I sit in a tree and wonder where are all the deer at.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Ifrit617 on March 27, 2012, 11:18:20 pm
Kayak fishing is as good as it gets... an landing big bass from one is even better... Caught an 8 pounder last year from my yak and it jumped like crazy... Only had four pound test, but I finally got it to the side of the boat... What a adrenaline rush.  >:D >:D

I am a martial artist though and for me there is nothing better to ease my stress than to work out on my heavy bag...  >:D >:D

Jon
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: fishfinder401 on March 27, 2012, 11:36:44 pm
hmm....... what do i do to unwind? well, i like to stick hooks in innocent fishies and use bows of mass destruction >:D >:D
that sounds like it was a great day of fishing,i wish it was a little warmer up here so i could get to fishing
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on March 28, 2012, 12:05:39 am
Shoot fragile things and glass with my pellet gun, there ain't nutin better >:D specially aftermamlong day of earth science
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2012, 11:40:57 am
Play music with the guys, or of course build all kinds of archery equipment.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: sadiejane on March 28, 2012, 11:59:12 am
making and shooting bows with my pals, making arrows, chipping rock, riding a bicycle thru the city.
getting out the woods any day any weather for any reason. making stuff, practicing primitive skills. reading.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: YosemiteBen on March 28, 2012, 01:43:13 pm
I go to work!
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: BearG on March 28, 2012, 03:25:59 pm
I go to work!
You so and so  >:D
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: BearG on March 28, 2012, 03:27:58 pm
I never totally unwind if I did I'd probably be a nice guy then knowone would like me. >:D
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Stringman on March 28, 2012, 03:58:40 pm
Yep! kayaking and fishing is fun and peacefull. We'd be in jail with Largemouths on a stringer that size. :'(But they are tastie sauteeded in butter, so I've been told. ::) :)

Eddie that was a private lake we were fishin out of. The owner always tells us to keep everythin under 12". He seems to think the place is over run with small stuff. And yes they were good with butter... and parmesian... and salt.   ;D

JW - I had to work like a little fat boy in a batting cage after IA Jam. Then had duty all weekend so when Monday rolled around a friend invited me to hit the water. I just called in and took off. Sure was glad I did. It was a very pleasant day on the water.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: criveraville on March 28, 2012, 07:14:49 pm
Scott that is certainly the way to "unwind."  Nice catch..  :laugh:

Cipriano
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: cracker on March 28, 2012, 07:28:10 pm
I never totally unwind if I did I'd probably be a nice guy then knowone would like me. >:D
Yeah Bear I like ya just fine the way you are don't change nuthin. >:D
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Dictionary on March 28, 2012, 08:08:17 pm
cut more wood  ;)
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: DRon knife on March 28, 2012, 11:07:48 pm
throw em back :(
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Gus on March 29, 2012, 12:43:31 am
Flounder fishing always whips the Angst outa me...  >:D

-gus
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Rick Wallace on March 29, 2012, 02:15:57 am
Dang Gus!!  Lets eat!!!    :)  To unwind I keep the beer makers in business!  >:D
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Gus on March 29, 2012, 03:12:06 am
I knew I was forgetting something Rick...
Fine Tequila aged in my own oak casks! 

:)

-gus
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: cracker on March 29, 2012, 09:32:08 am
I knew I was forgetting something Rick...
Fine Tequila aged in my own oak casks! 

:)

-gus
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Rick Wallace on March 29, 2012, 07:19:14 pm
Yall know Gus is my buddy? He is a fine feller, just a great guy!  (im kissin up ,that cask looks mighty fine)  he he he,,,,, ;D ;D
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Alpinbogen on March 30, 2012, 01:08:31 am
Personally, I'm fond of Sunday drives.   8)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii573/Gruxxx/l1.jpg)

...even if I am just the passenger.  ;)  Hopefully, I'll get to go on another before too long.
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii573/Gruxxx/l2.jpg)
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: fishfinder401 on March 30, 2012, 01:09:19 am
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Alpinbogen on March 30, 2012, 01:50:34 am
Haha, A friend in our development just picked that up.  I don't think the poor guy has had much alone-time with it between all the rides he's been giving.  ;D  What an incredible machine!

My normal speed is a little slower; kayaking, bowmaking, hiking, etc., but God, I do love the smell of Italian leather.
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Stringman on March 30, 2012, 01:29:35 pm
 ??? That ole horse an buggy is kinda pretty to look at, but where do ya throw the deer?
 :laugh:  :laugh:
Nice ride!!
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Gus on March 30, 2012, 04:57:36 pm
Nice looking Ride your friend has there Alpinbogen.
They are fun.

Stringman, you tie it on the hood... with the engine in the back and the cruising speed of this buggy you don't have to worry about
the meat spoiling before you get home...

Rick, I'll be happy to pour you a drop if you make it down this way or I make it up there... :)
I keep about fifteen gallons on hand in case there's an emergency.

-gus
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: skyarrow on March 30, 2012, 07:19:23 pm
Man Gus what bait did you use to hook that saddleblanket didn't realize we were so close to each other I'm 2 hours south in Victoria :).   My unwinding is either playing some kind of music or doing some kungfu :) plus the usual primitive stuff
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Rick Wallace on March 30, 2012, 07:39:26 pm
Nice looking Ride your friend has there Alpinbogen.
They are fun.

Stringman, you tie it on the hood... with the engine in the back and the cruising speed of this buggy you don't have to worry about
the meat spoiling before you get home...

Rick, I'll be happy to pour you a drop if you make it down this way or I make it up there... :)
I keep about fifteen gallons on hand in case there's an emergency.

-gus
  :) :)  8) 8)
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Gus on March 31, 2012, 06:10:32 pm
Skyarrow,

Was looking for a fishing picture to post and that was the first one I found that wasn't all wonky.

That was from a trip up to Alaska.
One of our stops was out a Homer, and we spanked the Halibut pretty good.

I wish we had 60 pound Flounder in the Galveston Bay System... best you can Hope for is 10 to 12 pounds.
And I like to put the big girls back in the water if they are healthy enough to make it... :)

My martial arts, Fishing/Hunting and bass playing have temporarily suffered under the weight of my two boys.
One Three year old and one One year old.

-gus
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: bubby on April 02, 2012, 03:31:47 am
gus i didn't hardly hunt while my boys were growing up between football, basketball, baseball and marshall arts there just aint enough hours in the day brother, but i loved every minute of it, Bub
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: Gus on April 03, 2012, 12:16:28 am
I hear ya Bubby...

Please don't mistake my sentiment.
I Love my boys more than anything.

One of the ways my three year old, technically his B-Day is the end of this month, likes to unwind is Worm Hunting.
I've had to start him out on a Bag Limit for Worms...
Left unchecked he'd be hunting worms every minute of day light... :)

-gus
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 03, 2012, 07:01:34 pm
Have your three year old collect plastic containers around the neighborhood and have him sell bait on the weekends from a little stand down by the lake!  Sounds like the kid is ready to get into his own business!
Title: Re: how do you unwind?
Post by: bubby on April 03, 2012, 07:35:09 pm
Have your three year old collect plastic containers around the neighborhood and have him sell bait on the weekends from a little stand down by the lake!  Sounds like the kid is ready to get into his own business!
sounds like a plan
Gus we all do what we can, i did alot of coaching and that took up most of the time, we managed to go fishing and camping and shooting, gotta keep'em well rounded, you got a lot of fun ahead, catch it now because they eventually become TEENAGERS ;D, Bub