Ok guys I have read this topic's posts with mixed feelings . I am new to this sport and love to read the posts on here usually. I have often wondered why it is so male dominated. Women can outdo men in most things as we all know. So why not fishing??? I have learned lots in the last year. I researched the buying of our boat in every way possible. I knew how to work the sounder before it was even installed by practising on the wonderful demo program provided by Lowrance online. I watched a Berkley DVD the other night on fishing with soft plastics which included tackle, knots, jigheads, casting techniques etc for 2 hours with the swordfisherman, stillrockin and another fisho . This was in preparation for my inaugural trip to Glenbawn for a week. My skills are in their infancy but I can assure you I will one day outfish many men. I am a fast learner. At Glenbawn, I intend to learn the intricacies of bass fishing, mentored by one of the best fishos around (swordfisherman). There will be a group of males and me on this trip and I am sure I will fit in. The problems of toileting, swearing, drinking and talking bs are not a problem to me . I am a seasoned world traveller and have defaecated and urinated in places that most men would baulk at. As a highly regarded healthcare professional I have seen more male appendages than I care to remember, geez I can even give your prized tackle a rating out of 10 if you like lol, and I bet there are some guys that would be low down on the scale of things. But back to the real question here. Why is this sport male dominated? I have come to the conclusion after reading the posts that most fishos have driven the wife/gf away with their misguided attitudes. Its no wonder that many on here are either single or divorced, left alone with "rod in hand" to dream about the next big catch .
I feel that I have lots learn and look forward to many years of fishing with swordfisherman and any other fisho that has no problem with my gender. So come on guys give your women a fair go, you may find that not only do they provide a feast for you to eat while you fish, they can be fun. I am champing at the bit now to continue this interesting debate with any man on here!
P.S. I have duly noted the names of the "womanbashers". When you next come to ER with a fish hook where it shouldnt be I will make sure you wait at the end of the queue............