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What requires more skill: Bass fishing or deer hunting?
Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:42 pm
Had this discussion with some friends the other day and want the OB input. My argument in terms of getting a trophy buck vs trophy bass was their is a certain amount of luck involved with both, but infinitely more things a skilled bass fisherman can do to constantly land large fish.
Unless you're talking about bow hunting specifically, which they weren't, I say bass fishing requires more skill. What say ye?
Unless you're talking about bow hunting specifically, which they weren't, I say bass fishing requires more skill. What say ye?
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Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:44 pm to GoldenSombrero
It really depends on the area that you are doing either activity.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:47 pm to GoldenSombrero
Trophy Bass Fishing with a Zebco 404 takes more skill than even bow hunting hands down!
Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:47 pm to bayoudude
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Posted on 5/16/16 at 1:54 pm to CFDoc
imo trophy bass more skill than trophy buck.. And im a diehard deer hunter
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:11 pm to GoldenSombrero
I could see an argument being made for either, but I think both is as hard or easy as you make it on yourself. I just want to leave this here.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:24 pm to GoldenSombrero
Fishing unless we are talking spot and stalk with a bow
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:26 pm to GoldenSombrero
Trout fishing is exponentially tougher than either one of the two you listed.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:51 pm to GoldenSombrero
both depend on where.....
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:52 pm to 34venture
quote:
Trout fishing is exponentially tougher than either one of the two you listed.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 2:54 pm to 34venture
quote:Take out boat. Put on live shrimp. Catch alot of trout
Trout fishing is exponentially tougher than either one of the two you listed.
The struggle is real
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:00 pm to lsupride87
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Take out boat. Put on live shrimp. Catch alot of trout
Trophy trout? Nah. A lot harder than that my friend.
But it is like all the other activities. I can put you where the big trout are, set up your boat, show you what kind of bait, line, hooks, etc. to use and you'll catch the big ones. Just like putting you in a box stand where there's tons of trophy deer, give you a 7mm and say pull the trigger when the 10 pointer walks out.
ETA: Trophy bass fishing is extremely tough. Even in an area with big fish.
This post was edited on 5/16/16 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:03 pm to Mr Wonderful
People may be talking about specks as opposed to actual trout?
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:04 pm to GoldenSombrero
Depends. Location makes all the difference in both.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:22 pm to GoldenSombrero
Bass fishing is tougher. But I live in Iowa, and finding deer and bass is also relatively easy here. And deer hunting here is about as easy as it gets anywhere.
Not sure about what type of trout fishing in being referred to here, but fly fishing for native freshwater trout is the most difficult outdoor sport (in my opinion, as there are a lot of moving pieces). Followed closely by bow hunting.
Edit. I should say it really doesn't matter to me if a bow hunter, a fly fisherman, a shotgun deer hunter and a trophy bass fishermen want to argue which is toughest. I''m just happy to be outside and clear my mind. It happens so rarely for me any more, I cherish each and every time.
Not sure about what type of trout fishing in being referred to here, but fly fishing for native freshwater trout is the most difficult outdoor sport (in my opinion, as there are a lot of moving pieces). Followed closely by bow hunting.
Edit. I should say it really doesn't matter to me if a bow hunter, a fly fisherman, a shotgun deer hunter and a trophy bass fishermen want to argue which is toughest. I''m just happy to be outside and clear my mind. It happens so rarely for me any more, I cherish each and every time.
This post was edited on 5/16/16 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:23 pm to Pettifogger
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People may be talking about specks as opposed to actual trout?
Yep. Get back with me after you can catch a trophy Cutthroat on a dry fly.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:26 pm to CadesCove
Native cutthroat especially. It's similar to catching a native brook trout high in the mountains. Doesn't matter if the only one you catch is only 8 inches.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:37 pm to GoldenSombrero
I'm going to say the location your hunting or fishing greatly improves your chances. Now in my opinion catching any kind of trophy fish is harder than hunting. When your hunting, your in the same environment and can physically see deer sign or even have pictures of the animal knowing it's there. When your fishing your just taking a guess on where a trophy fish should be.
This post was edited on 5/16/16 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:44 pm to GoldenSombrero
You've got to be more specific.
150" whitetail with a bow on public land vs. 12# largemouth
150" whitetail with a bow on public land vs. 12# largemouth
Posted on 5/16/16 at 3:45 pm to GoldenSombrero
I say that in every single instance, it's better to be lucky than skilled.
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