eastwood1980 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 For the married people out there how many times do you guys go fishing in a month? Everytime you go fishing does your wife gets upset? Can too much fishing turn your relationship into hell? For the singles out there how many times do you go out fishing in a month? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Mines fine... She likes to plan things without telling me though so for the next 2 weekends I'm apparently "booked up" which gets very frustrating. But yeah she lets me go when ever i want although she does say that if we have afternoon or evening plans that i need to give myself time to get an hours sleep in between else i get grumpy. Best advice - drag her along with you! Happy wife - happy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 While I would love to spend all my spare time fishing, I just try to balance the time. If I am fishing it generally means she is looking after the kids which I think causes the most issues if I am out and they give her a hard time. If we have something to do then that takes priority, but if all we would be doing is sitting in front of the TV I tend to just say I am heading out. From her point of view she just would like to spend time together rather than me being at work or off fishing all the time. Usually I can get out once a weekend. If I actually came home with more fish though I think she would believe it is more worthwhile! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 What a topic. Don't you know that some wives read the posts on this site? Talk about stirring the pot! Not going there, I have a happy marriage and have no intention of commenting on this one. Ha, Ha Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwood1980 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 What a topic. Don't you know that some wives read the posts on this site? Talk about stirring the pot! Not going there, I have a happy marriage and have no intention of commenting on this one. Ha, Ha Cheers Paikea Lol You must have a really happy marriage Should give some pointers for the strugglers out there like myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwood1980 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've realised that when I come home empty handed = angry wife Catch a feed = ok wife It's like a must catch a fish or even stop by the fish market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 What a topic. Don't you know that some wives read the posts on this site? Talk about stirring the pot! Not going there, I have a happy marriage and have no intention of commenting on this one. Ha, Ha Cheers Paikea Haha hank! As the saying goes happily married??She's= happy Your= married For the record, I fish whenever the weather allows me too! It's not up to my wife if I can go fishing! I guess I set the ground rules early! But tbh I'm a pretty lucky man. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galini09 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I advised my Girlfirend before we got engaged that I need time for fishing, it was quite clear that if she didn't allow me time to go fishing at least every fortnight then it wasnt going to work. (my trips are a day adventure its not worth me taking the boat out and cleaning for jsut and hour or so). So twice a month for me and yes she gets whingy but the trick is every other weekend you have to do what she wants so she somehow still wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysinmexico Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I get to go fishing at least once a week by myself, i generally try and take the little fella on a seperate trip once a week and the minister for war and finance and the little princess will come along about once a month. Having said that if the right fish are getting caught on the forums i.e. flathead then the wife will pester me almost daily about going to get her a feed. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I work on the weather, if the weather is good I then mention it to the wife to see whats planned for that day . I then get the leave pass! averaging once or twice per month & thats plenty for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire63 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I guess I'm pretty lucky. I get to go when ever I get a chance. No dramas. Often I get home to kids asleep in bean bags on the floor, wife passed out on the lounge, empty box of chockies on the coffee table and some silly girlie movie on the tele. So they have girls night in. Sundays they like to come with me for a shot around the Lake for Flathead or Bream followed by coffee and B&E rolls or croissants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have a good set up,as I told the wife.I work 5 days for the family,1 day for the wife{cutting grass,cleaning,or what else she tells me to do} and that leaves 1 day for me..for fishing.....if Im aloud out..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Going fishing on Saturday, Anyway last weekend went shopping with the misses and told her I needed some squid , I said it will cost about 20 dollars , So I got some squid big ones and some small bottle squid and 3 slimies , The lady wrapped up the goods , Yes that's 53 dollars, OUCH My wife paid for it and then walked out, LOL, Got in the car SILENCE. Still got to get money for fuel. UM I don't know how I am going to hit her up for t 2 motors when I need them, WOW that's going to be a big ask. PS TO MEMBERS with WIFES say they don't want us to go fishing , Think about they have time to themselves AH HA. Who's playing who. Keep it a secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have to have a say here fellas - I am female and OWN fishraider Now I have noticed lots of things since I became involved with fishos. There are several types of members on here: young boys who stay with us as they grow up and go through school - they love their fishing. Generally they become less frequent visitors once they start working, going to uni and meeting a partner, a natural progression and we love to see them back later newly married guys who love to look and remember when they had no repsonsibilities returnees that have married and had kids and start to get back into fishing - they always consider the family and enjoy teaching wives and kids and involving them older about to retire people that have more time to fish again then there is the sad group of lonely men whose marriage's have broken up because they spent too much time fishing and not paying attention to the needs and wants of their wives and kids!! eastwood don't become one of the last group unless you want to be a lonely old bloke with only a fishing rod and lures to keep you company and chocolate I won't even comment on your post and the "secret" PS Moral is be kind to your family and be a man and attend to their needs, get a feed for the table by all means but don't overdo it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oziodin Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Got a very understanding Wife I keep her Happy and I can go fishing any time Except when she has thingies marked in her Diary then its a NO Fishing Day . She is Cool & very Understanding . Boys got do what they gota Do . Cheers Oziodin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywang34 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yep, uni is my wife and life so usually i can get out a few times a month but she dictates how much fishing i can get done. There is always two times a year for a period of about a month where she will say i have some exams for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I go when I want(allowed) [emoji7] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I go when I want(allowed) [emoji7] can ban admin too if I want new badge will be given to member who gives best solution to this issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh1 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 My wife doesn't mind me going fishing at all. She likes me having a hobby. I suppose I am pretty lucky. It would be nice to come home with more fish though. You tend to feel like a loser when the missus says "how many did you catch today luv" and you hang your head down in shame and say "nothing was biting today". Also, I take her out with me sometimes but not out of the estuary as she gets nervous and asks me to slow down and go back. Overall she is happy and I don't have any problems yet. Keep in mind I have only had the boat for just over a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Generally my Mrs does not mind what I do, so I guess I am one of the lucky ones. But My Soloution in my house hold is to take my daughter fishing with me. that way the Mrs gets some time for herself and cant complain. Regards, Nathan Edited November 5, 2014 by beginner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 When do I get my new badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocler Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The best solution is to invite her/them along. I am actually lucky, she has always enjoyed fishing, I make sure she is fully involved, if she makes the choice to not come along then that decision is hers and I have to find someone else to go with. It is usually her though that checks out the weather and tides and lets me know when it is a good time to go out.....hell she will even drive over to pick up the bait whilst I get the boat ready.....hang on....maybe she is trying to get rid of me! I have learnt over the years, if you make it sound like you will be disappointed if she doesn't come along....extra bonus points and usually a promise of "maybe next time" J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi Mate I have been fishing land based for the last 5 years and only recently got married last year. I bought a boat in May this year. What I have found to work best is honest and open communication ( assuming your partner is reasonable and fair), and just being diligent with general house and family duties. I go fishing every week if I can, preferably on weekends and on my boat, if we both have weekend plans I use my past landbased spots for a night time fish. I don't neglect my commitments to go fishing and in return I take the best opportunity during the week to go wet a line. This generally works well and my missus is happy. I have an unfair advantage (over some others in this forum) in that we don't have children as yet, so while I'm out fishing on the weekends or weeknights my missus also has the opportunity to have some girl time with her friends, shopping, coffee catchups or just having her own relaxing time at home. I guess once children come along this agreement may have to adapt, but the theory is the same. Make time for the wife/house and then take the best opportunity in the week to go fish. There have been some weeks where there's too much to do and no time to fish, but on the flipside I have had weeks where I have been out on both Saturday and Sunday ! Common sense can go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yup, it's all balance, priorities and a bit of empathy. I try to work fishing around whatever else needs to be done, and only sometimes book time for it in advance. I think work is more responsible for making me miss good fishing than the family Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephanb79 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Right!!! Been married for 12 years and I just bought a new boat is this is what I have found * anything she says I says YES * do the beds in the morning she happy * do the dishes she is happy * do washing she is happy * help with the house work she is happy * bath the kids she is happy If I cant manage to do all this WHICH I DO and tell her im going fishing she is happy BUT if I dont she get angry !!!! So whay I have learnt in 12 years ??? HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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