Author Topic: What do you do to pass the time when fishing is slow? (Read 13098 times)

jimfish · « **on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:16 PM »

When I go out to the lake for the day there always seems to be an hour or two where nothing is happening and bordom starts to set in. I tend to eat everything I brought with and then I don't want to move. Looking for other ideas.

dogfish · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:23 PM »

Fishing, slow? I do not understand. The action is always red hot with me. Ha
It is half the reason (slowness that is) that I bring the dogs, they are great time passers.

firsticerules · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:24 PM »

the best thing to do is to play harmless practical jokes. or just walk around and scout for good spots.
thats what i do and i do have alot of "slow" time.
just my opinion.

grumpymoe · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:32 PM »

if things quiet down for a little while, i use this time to freshen up some rigs, clean and organize the tackle box, think about moving the shanty, some of the better days catching fish, tidying up the shanty and whatever you can do until that next BIG ONE hits!!! not much else unless you decide to pack up and go. (not a good thing) grump

FullTmeDad · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:36 PM »

Light up a cigar, sit back and just enjoy being outside.
FTD

Muskie Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:54 PM »

Organize tackle, walk over and talk with other people out on the ice. I don't think there are another group of people as hospitable as ice fisherpeople. PC hey? Used to have a few but that got old. Man it's nice to come home after a day on the water and actually get things done. It's easier to get time to go from the warden because of it.

Oagie · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 03:56 PM »

Wrestling. Usually, someone in our group has their kids with them. Anywhere from a couple to a half dozen with us. We have one big wrestling match, usually until someone cries. Sometimes thats me.

bigfish57 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 04:34 PM »

I read or shoot the bull.

Oldfart · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 04:47 PM »

Curse the very sport that brought me onto the ice to begin with. ...................... ...................... ...................... ...........Hockey!

Bottom bouncer · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 04:59 PM »

Reach for a cold one, seems if you are slightly handycapped or not paying attention things start happening.straighten out the tackle box , hall some stuff I'm not using to the truck , or just sit down and try to relax, seems to spark some action.

billditrite · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:03 PM »

cribbage anyone?my son brings his air hog and usually a football and EAT!!!!

bigredonice · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:11 PM »

if the fishing is slow, i move

Polar · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:11 PM »

Drink some coffee, check the minnows on the tipups.Throw snowballs at buddies tipups try to spring the flag.

fishfearme77 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:35 PM »

Put a cowbell on your rod and take a little siesta.

FishDeepCreek · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:43 PM »

I move and cut more holes!

Mr.Seaguar · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:52 PM »

I eat.

BASSandICE65 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:55 PM »

Take buddies beer from cooler and inform him he is too drunk lol doesn't realize how much he had lol' Kidding I talk with others on the lake and try to figure out a pattern. Worse comes to worse I crappie jig holes... Oh the embarrassment lol

Good luck all

Luckydog · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 05:58 PM »

Slow time is social time for me...I walk around, chat with the closest fishermen, compare notes on what's been working or not working.... have a cigar. Decide if it's worth it to punch some new holes...get ready for the bite to start back up.

pigpen · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 06:06 PM »

Put in an even bigger dip 8)

rgfixit · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 06:14 PM »

I'm with Fishfearme...I take a snooze!....After lunch.

RG

acsacmboy · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 07:12 PM »

have fun. run around. check tipups,change jigging locations.

shortrod · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 07:22 PM »

I goto the nearest tavern and toss afew down and come back.Sometimes I dont come back.

TGF · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 07:30 PM »

I'm moving on too.

crappieloo · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 09:51 PM »

Move.

Fat Boy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 13, 2004, 10:32 PM »

If your goal is to catch fish, more fish, and/or bigger fish each time you go out (to catch as many fish as possible), then Bigredonice, FishDeepCreek, Terrygonefishing, Crappieloo, Acsacmboy and anyone else that said to move have the right answer. If you're fishing in a boat and have the entire lake to fish, do you stay in one spot all day when the fish don't bite or do you move? What's the difference on the ice? Be mobile and catch more fish.

If your goal is to have a good time and catch a few fish while doing it, then all the answers are good ones. About the only thing that I will do when fishing is slow would be to maybe rig a couple rods or set my lantern up for the night bite...then I move. It's all about catching and finding fish. I might eat and move at the same time, cut holes between bites, but often my lunch stays in my sled until the ride home.

mooseslayer · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 14, 2004, 12:18 AM »

TAKE A SNORT OFF THE BLACKBERRY BRANDY AND GO SHAKE UP THE TIP UPS.THAT DOESNT HELP PICK UP AND MOVE.

billditrite · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 14, 2004, 06:47 AM »

i work on my baiting skills,i'm hoping to be a master someday

kinkyfish · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 14, 2004, 07:47 AM »

Usually I move, but if I am fortunate enough to have my crazy buddy Brad along (everyone has one of these guys for a friend), he will provide plenty of entertainment in the form of his famous minnow dance, or his biting off the heads of panfish(perch are his favorite). Bluegill are kind of tough for him but I bust a gut every time seeing the struggle

Kinky

Jenk · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 14, 2004, 08:41 AM »

Oh there are so many things that can be done. Usually chip the ice from the holes, check the tip-ups, drill more holes and jig a bit, eat, drink, sip soup, etc. Of course, I do have that crazy friend as well and he has perfected the Mexican Ice Fish Hole dance as well as lay down and scream into the hole(doesn't make the flag go up, but it's fun to watch). If there are a ton of people on the ice, just for kicks and giggles, run as fast as you can to the furthest tip-up, hover over the hole and pretend you're bringing in the big one. Gets everyone's attention and kills a few minutes. Also, if there are chunks of ice laying around or hard snow, we grab our ladels and try a nice fun game of LaCross. It's not too easy to fling ice/snow from the bent part. And if it's REAL slow, we'll bring out the camera and check out the bottom structures around the lake. No matter if we catch fish or not, it's still a blast being out on the hard water.

billditrite · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 14, 2004, 08:43 AM »

Quote from: kinkyfish on Jan 14, 2004, 07:47 AM

Usually I move, but if I am fortunate enough to have my crazy buddy Brad along (everyone has one of these guys for a friend), he will provide plenty of entertainment in the form of his famous minnow dance, or his biting off the heads of panfish(perch are his favorite). Bluegill are kind of tough for him but I bust a gut every time seeing the struggle ;DOH YEAH MY FRIEND IS BOBBY AND HE TOO IS A HEAD-BITER! ONE TIME WE WERE STRIPER FISHING I CAUGHT A 2' EEL AND BET HIM 20 BUCKS HE COULDNT BITE THE HEAD OFF IT HE DID AND IT WASTHE BEST 20 BUCKS I EVER SPENT.IVE TOLD THAT STORY SO MANY TIMES ANDEVERYTIME I CAN STILL SEE THAT EEL SWIRLING AROUND HIS HEAD AS HE PROCEEDED TO "CHEW" THE HEAD OFF THE POOR EEL !!HEE HEE :'(GOOD STUFF

Kinky

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Author Topic: What do you do to pass the time when fishing is slow? (Read 13098 times)

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