Sometimes it's not about Fishing ar all - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 07-22-2012, 08:05 AM

I've had those days while my father slowly slipped away. He planted the love of the water in me. He wasn't much of an angler, but he really enjoyed the experience most of all.
When I see a pelican dive, a whale spout or marvel at the abilities of an Osprey, I hear dads voice telling me to "look, look ", "make sure you always see the big picture".
To all of you take the time to look and see the big picture.

taggermike · 07-22-2012, 12:25 PM

I never feel as close to the "center" of things as I do when I'm on the ocean. Mike

radastaff · 07-22-2012, 09:09 PM

what a cool post

its what we are really all after
after all

T Bone · 07-23-2012, 03:35 AM

Most men fish their whole lives,before they realize its not the fish they are after...Ernest Hemmingway

When my sons cancer treatments where in full swing,I had some really great prayer time on the water.It can definitely get Zen...

Deefeesha · 07-23-2012, 06:05 AM

Being out on the water sure is humbling. It's an opportunity to reflect upon things and therapeutical at the same time. Catching fish is just the bonus.

blitzburgh · 07-23-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

I never feel as close to the "center" of things as I do when I'm on the ocean. Mike

EXACTLY!

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 07:38 AM

Many times on the water most people like to complain and wine about not catching fish, but to me fishing isn't about actually catching fish, it is enjoying yourself on the water, the peace, the happiness, and every once and a while you feel that tug on the line is to make sure you don't pass out in the sun and get cancer!

When I am out on the water it makes me forget about having tendonitis in my back, forget about the surgeries, and help me remember the great little things in life that most of us take for granted!

MrPukaShell · 07-23-2012, 09:23 AM

Great post, I have tears running down my face because I was the only one that felt that way. I have had many talks with family members that are not hear now. I think of my Grandma when I see really cool stuff. She is the one that taught me to slow down and really look to see what beauty there is to see. I thank the ones looking over me that grant me with a nice fish for dinner and a awesome memory. Tight lines........

Hunters Pa · 07-23-2012, 12:20 PM

Could not agree more. I have had moments like that on the yak on a Sierra lake, out in the ocean, even in the harbor.

One in particular was off the coast of Malibu. The fog rolled in and I could neither see nor hear PCH, the pier, nor anyone else. Then the porpoise came through, as far as I could see in every direction. Truly felt like whatever higher spirit you may believe in created that moment just for me. No fish for me that day, but it was one of my favorite days on the water.

07-22-2012, 08:05 AM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Inner peace I've had those days while my father slowly slipped away. He planted the love of the water in me. He wasn't much of an angler, but he really enjoyed the experience most of all. When I see a pelican dive, a whale spout or marvel at the abilities of an Osprey, I hear dads voice telling me to "look, look ", "make sure you always see the big picture". To all of you take the time to look and see the big picture.

07-23-2012, 03:35 AM	#4
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Most men fish their whole lives,before they realize its not the fish they are after...Ernest Hemmingway When my sons cancer treatments where in full swing,I had some really great prayer time on the water.It can definitely get Zen... __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

07-23-2012, 07:38 AM	#7
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	Many times on the water most people like to complain and wine about not catching fish, but to me fishing isn't about actually catching fish, it is enjoying yourself on the water, the peace, the happiness, and every once and a while you feel that tug on the line is to make sure you don't pass out in the sun and get cancer! When I am out on the water it makes me forget about having tendonitis in my back, forget about the surgeries, and help me remember the great little things in life that most of us take for granted! __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

07-22-2012, 12:25 PM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I never feel as close to the "center" of things as I do when I'm on the ocean. Mike

07-22-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	what a cool post its what we are really all after after all

07-23-2012, 06:05 AM	#5
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Being out on the water sure is humbling. It's an opportunity to reflect upon things and therapeutical at the same time. Catching fish is just the bonus.

07-23-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Great post, I have tears running down my face because I was the only one that felt that way. I have had many talks with family members that are not hear now. I think of my Grandma when I see really cool stuff. She is the one that taught me to slow down and really look to see what beauty there is to see. I thank the ones looking over me that grant me with a nice fish for dinner and a awesome memory. Tight lines........

07-23-2012, 12:20 PM	#9
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Could not agree more. I have had moments like that on the yak on a Sierra lake, out in the ocean, even in the harbor. One in particular was off the coast of Malibu. The fog rolled in and I could neither see nor hear PCH, the pier, nor anyone else. Then the porpoise came through, as far as I could see in every direction. Truly felt like whatever higher spirit you may believe in created that moment just for me. No fish for me that day, but it was one of my favorite days on the water.