Fishing superstitions

[marshrunner757]

Just like a lot of baseball players, I believe we have superstitions. For example a player will do certain things prior to stepping up to the plate. Mine is a certain shirt for fishing. This year, I have tried to prove it wrong. But, I finally break it out and wear it for the first time this year and I have my best trip of the year. Needless to say, this only solidified my superstition and I won't be on the water without it. So, am I the only one like this? Figured this could be a fun thread.

[tim3516]

I have some good luck clothes as well. Anyone heard of bad luck from bringing bananas in a boat? Not sure if it's just a bass fishing thing. Been wondering about this for a while and am curious to see what else comes up. Thanks for bringing it up marshrunner!


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[marshrunner757]

Not sure about the banana thing. I'm allergic to them lol. Should see some peculiar replies on this subject.

[Mako19]

I asked a giude we used in Venice about this and learned that a lot of banana boats used to sink or be stranded in the Caribian so now captains in GOM consider them badluck.

The real reason so many of them sunk is because they were poorly constructed and maintained.

I don't remember if it was captain hoop or captain Eddie that said this.

[PATHOP]

I have been catching specks & red for 35 plus years with banans on board. must be just a myth.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by Mako19

I asked a giude we used in Venice about this and learned that a lot of banana boats used to sink or be stranded in the Caribian so now captains in GOM consider them badluck.

The real reason so many of them sunk is because they were poorly constructed and maintained.

I don't remember if it was captain hoop or captain Eddie that said this.

I was always told that bananas on a boat are bad luck, because when the larger ships used to ship bananas they often came with a dangerous spider that was known to bite/kill people onboard.

And yes I have a shirt that I think brings me good luck, and its an old long sleeve Hollister shirt. I have no idea why, but when I look back at pictures I always see this shirt with nice catches.
Also, I always look at the cows, if they are feeding this brings my confidence WAY up! If they are laying down, this hurts. I've found it fairly true as well.

[Bakermanjr]

Mine has always been to throw any and all change in my pocket overboard at the dock before leaving. Just more of a habit now, there's probably $50 in change around our pier by now.

[marty f]

I have found that if I leave my wife at home I catch more fish................ just saying

[BuckingFastard]

yall must believe in horoscopes as well. fire gods?

[BuckingFastard]

Originally Posted by marty f

I have found that if I leave my wife at home I catch more fish................ just saying

hahaha that is a true statement

[AubreyLaHaye458]

Originally Posted by BuckingFastard

yall must believe in horoscopes as well. fire gods?

I've found its good luck to follow somebody around that's catching fish. Just gotta stay just out of casting range.


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[Goooh]

Originally Posted by marty f

I have found that if I leave my wife at home I catch more fish................ just saying

Yep

[tboy]

Very superstitious here. Never ever leave the dock without an ice chest full of beer.

[Mako19]

No one opens a beer on my boat before the first fish is landed......unless we don't land a fish by 8:00 am.

[RichWentFishing504]

No Fly rods. Every time somebody brings one the winds start blowing 100 mph

[Southern Sportsman]

Originally Posted by tboy

Very superstitious here. Never ever leave the dock without an ice chest full of beer.

The only time I went fishing with out beer my motor fell off and is on the bottom of the lake near cow island !! don't leave the doc with out at least a 6 pack now. And I have a lucky fishing hat, swear it works

[Reefman]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

Also, I always look at the cows, if they are feeding this brings my confidence WAY up! If they are laying down, this hurts. I've found it fairly true as well.

This is great!!!! Number 1 on my list of good luck signs!!!!!!

[marshrunner757]

Originally Posted by Reefman

This is great!!!! Number 1 on my list of good luck signs!!!!!!

I think this is more of a science than a superstition but who knows.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by marshrunner757

I think this is more of a science than a superstition but who knows.

I think we should take up donations to fund a study with MathGeek as the lead.

[slaunchdonkeyslayor 6969]

Never catch a fish on the first cast