Stogies and fishing. ??

[The Yeti]

I've always wondered if smoking a stogie while fishing, affects the scent or catch rate? What are everyones thoughts. I'll light one up every once in a while. It's relaxing to be fishing and enjoying a good cigar. (I prefer Acid brand by Drew Estate or the Indian Tabac tubos)

[dfv87]

I normally hate smoking/smokers but do also really enjoy a good cigar while fishing. I really do not know why either. I like La Habaneras from the Dom republic. Had a brother in law doing missionary work down there and sent some back...WOW!
I don't think it affects one way or the other, just keep the butts/unsmoked parts in the boat!

[CRAPPIEBAIT]

AVO "XO" IS #1.
THEN THE GURKHA'S IN NO SPECIAL ORDER. MMMMM

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Greg

[abens1078]

I'm fortunate to have a smoke shop with a walk-in humidor within a few blocks. So far I like the Questa Ray #9 and anything from Macanudo as long as it isn't to dark. I enjoy the more mellow (light wrappers) cigars. A good cheep cigar is a Savoy torpedo. We get them for about 2$ a piece down here and they are worth it, no cigar hang over taste in your mouth.
If I go catfishing and don't have a campfire I usually light a Swisher Sweet and let it sit for the mosquitos to gag on.

[Long Gray Line]

A good cigar while watching a bobber at night on Mille Lacs or waitin' for a cat to pick up the cut bait, it almost doesn't matter what the catch rate is (notice, I said 'almost'). CAO Brazilia Samba, just about any Padron, or when there's some extra $, any of the Ashton VSG's (not for the faint of heart!!!!)

[kslipsinker]

I quit cigarettes about seven years ago, and have been doing cigars ever since. I have found that if I forget a smoke in the truck, my catch is usually much lower. I firmly believe that fish enjoy a good cigar almost as much as I do. Love La Gloria Cubana's. The best smoke I ever had was a Cuban Cohiba torpedo. Ever tried a Opus X? They are a great Dominican smoke made by Fuente.

[The Yeti]

I had a couple of Romeo Y Julieta tubos that said Havana, Cuba on the tube. Authentic cubans? Not sure. But boy, oh boy were they tasty. I also indulge in a Puros Indios once in a while. Strong stogie, but a nice draw and plenty of smoke.

[Northlander]

Macanudo! Oh ya baby! I was on the Thompson Cigar club but didnt smoke enough in a month to continue. Boy those Rum dipped are great in the BWCA!

[Gissert]

Oh yeah, gotta have the stogies! Who cares about the catch rate, LOL.

I used to be a member of the Thompson Cigar co, but their customer service gave me a lousy experience, so I bailed. Now I get all my cigars from Finck Cigar in Texas.

When I splurge, I like Fuentes 858's, or any Hoyo de Monteray. Most of the time now, I go for much less expensive cigars. Finck has overstock and factory seconds sales that notify me via email. Right now, I have a box of overstocked Casino Clubs in natural wrapper, and they are wonderful. Nice and mild. Their Travis Club Senators are also a very good cigar for the money.

[Wish2Fish]

When the action is a little better and you need a somewhat quicker smoke, try the Fuente short story! A full body in a small package. Surprisingly nice.

[JP Z]

The NICARAGUAN FACTORY COROJOS CUBAN CORONA from JRcigar are VERY good....and at $30/50 they definitely are a good buy.

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Tight Lines,
JP Z

[gundy89]

I bring one along looking for muskies. If for some reason I hook up, time to celebrate. Other than that, I don't. As far as effecting the catch rate, I haven't ever caught more than one in a night.

[IFallsRon]

Used to be Swishers and Tiparillos around all the time until the kids started messing with them.

[pikehunter]

I'm still spoiled from my Bahamas honeymoon and the steady diet of Cuban Cohibas. As said earlier, truly the best smoke made.
In the states, I like to enjoy Romeo & Julietas as well as Fuentes and Opus.
By the way, if this thread gets any longer I'm going to use it as a petition the stop the Cuban trade embargo!

[Farley]

Cuban this and Cuban that, you guys make too much money. "Backwoods" is where it's at.

[EyesnSchnapps]

I, always fire up a Fuente Hemingway or a Baccarat, when fishing. They have never seemed to effect the catch rate. I can't immagine not having a good stoggie while out on the boat. Wife never lets me have them when at home.

[cheektowaga]

Definitely goes hand in hand. But if you're like me, and can't set your rod down, you may be in trouble. Once set the hook on a bass bare arm went straight into cherry, cherry rolled down bare back and into shorts. I was dancing more than the bass.

[SportFishin']

I'm with Farley nothing beats a good old redneckin' Backwoods Sweet & a sundown walleye bite.

Later,
Chris

[This message has been edited by SportFishin' (edited 09-28-2004).]

[echotrail]

SportFishin and Farley. You guys can afford the matches to light up them Backwoods? I just break 'em in half and put 'em between my cheek and gums.

[MTstringer]

Upmann's,

Got one for my birthday from a fishing buddy. Great cigar!