Fishing Myths and Fishing Facts

[Stumpjumper]

bannana sandwiches are ideal fishing snacks.

On boats for sure! LOL.

[williwonder]

Banana are bad luck
I never catch fish when i take them on the boat or when i eat them for breaky

:banana: That must be my issue.

[Texas]

Banana are bad luck
I never catch fish when i take them on the boat or when i eat them for breaky

:banana: That must be my issue.

As explained to me on the cod trip
On sailing ships, bananas would go off quickly
Their gas made other produce go off quicker than normal
So considered unlucky, especially if your hungry
No truth regarding fishing, but ask the captain first.
Cheers Gra

[PhilN]

Ok - I’ll bite...
Fishing myth - having a Tinder profile picture with a big fish ( eg the Tarzan me provide look) gets you more likes....

(I’ll refrain from pointing out the absurdity in the salt water, barometer, swim bladder theory....)

[cheaterparts]

Bleeding and gutting Gummies into the water you are fishing puts others gummies the bite - this old wives tail hasn't ever stopped a hot bite on gummies while I have fished for them

gutting them into the water makes no difference

[Nude up]

Bleeding and gutting Gummies into the water you are fishing puts others gummies the bite - this old wives tail hasn't ever stopped a hot bite on gummies while I have fished for them

gutting them into the water makes no difference

I am with you on that one never made a difference for me I like to gut them asap

[CarlG]

Only fish gutters on beaches.
Poppycock.
I've caught tons of salmon in washes, as well as a fair few mullet.

[bilby]

Myth: You need deep water to catch mulloway.

[smile0784]

Bleeding and gutting Gummies into the water you are fishing puts others gummies the bite - this old wives tail hasn't ever stopped a hot bite on gummies while I have fished for them

gutting them into the water makes no difference

I am with you on that one never made a difference for me I like to gut them asap

X2

[DougieK]

If you make single word or phrase posts which contribute nothing to the discussion on a fishing forum for each comment you want to respond too instead of using multiple quotes in one post, your post count will get higher and people will think you are more knowledgeable.