Rank yourself!

[Bobby Bass]

Now that we are a few weeks into fishing how would you rank yourself as a fishermen? What are your strong points and what do you need to improve? I'll go first well 30 plus years gives me some experience on the water, I do pretty well on Bass my chosen fish I land Northerners when I go out looking for them and I have not fished for walleyes in years. I have a very good memory which can be a bad thing as I fish a lake and remember all the good spots and may spent to much time on places where I have caught fish before. I am willing to change baits and try different tactics but I do give a decent amount of time before I start to experiment. I should go back and fish for panfish and do some fly rod fishing. Over all I would rate myself a b- not nearly good enough for the pro circuit but good enough to survive for a while eating fish..How about you?

[stmichael]

I am going to Rank myself as an "N"

Needs Improvement. Somehow this has stuck with me since Kindergarten.

[senkoskipper]

I GIVE MYSELF A+ THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS I DONT HAVE A RANGER OR A TRITON. OH AND ONE OF THOSE TAN PRO STAFF SHIRTS THAT SAY RANGER ON THE BACK.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I would probably give myself a B... but then again, if you have watched any of the HSO shows here on the net, you would probably beg to differ and give me a D.. LOL

[TSCTSC]

I am maybe a C, sometimes a D. Still need a lot of work. I only do well with easy fish or when I get lucky.

[harvey lee]

I will give myself a B for panfish,B for slimers and a c+ for walleyes.I need to spend more time fishing eyes to get better.Those pannies are just so much fun.This of course is my ranking and not the ranking of Matt,who might say I'am a C for pannies.

[hanson]

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I am going to Rank myself as an "N"

Needs Improvement. Somehow this has stuck with me since Kindergarten.

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I like it! I'm constantly learning and striving to improve so I'm not afraid to be critical of myself either.

[magic_minnow]

I'm originally a trout/salmon fisherman from the Northwest....but here in MN...thats a different story. I'd say i'm a "C" ...theres always much to learn. =D

[picksbigwagon]

I will rank myself as "N/A- absent to often"

[Fishin4Life]

Are we ranking by the fish we catch, buzz we catch, or tan we get. Because on average of those three I would probably be an A! haha, if you rank them seperatly one area might be lacking a bit on the **cough cough, # of fish cought***. LOL

My mom always told me as a kid it was all about having fun, haha

[Desperado]

I'll go with Satisfactory

because

I'm satisfied with my abilities as an amateur.

No desire to wear one them w40re shirts.

I catch enough to keep it fun, but I fish for recreation and relaxation. The pressure to produce, that tournament pros and guides have, would be anti-productive for my recreation/relaxation.

[deepportage01]

dido for me

[Fishin4Life]

well put.

[LoonASea]

I would have to rank my self a "W" (work in progress) I can catch fish using live baits and cranks but I havent gained the confidence in plastics yet...but Im getting there ...My goal for this year is to get away from live bait completely ...I have recently started to use plastics drop shotting with some sucess so I dont see My goal as unachievable

Randoid

[The_Duckslayer]

I would get an F. Thats right, Fun! Fishing to me is a lot like hunting... The quality time that I spend fishing with some one far outweighs any fish that are caught. There is no CPR in hunting though! Have a good one and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[paceman]

I concurr with desperado. Sometimes fishing seems so easy when the fish cooperate and other times I think the only lure that would work would be dynamite. But that is the way I like it........

[hitthebricks]

I would give myself the packman, a "C". I can find the fish but most people with me , outfish me. I would also be a "W" cause I am always trying to learn and improve. HTB

[walleyeaddict]

Guess I would give myself an A...just wish I had the time off of work and money to apply it professionally!

[Bauer and Standke]

I would rank myself an A+ for usually going out and spending time on the water the fishing part is another story I dont even want to go there.

[Wade Joseph]

"B" for fishing, "C-" for catching. As for a fishing partner, I would say I am as good as any. I am a great netter. Can pass a beer from the cooler with the best of them, I am proficient at anchor deployment and retrieval. I am an excellent backer. I am also proficient at boat ops. Tiller and console if the need arises (this includes scrambling to the drivers seat to turn around and pull you from the water should the need arise). I am versed in all trolling motor models, bow and stern mounted. I can operate most cameras or when required, perpetuate the "story" as needed. Overall, "B+"

[Wade Joseph]

For extra credit, I might add that I am an excellent fish cleaner, provided I get to set the size limits for what goes into the livewell.

[Fishin4Life]

Well put Wade. It reminds me of the bud light commercials. hehe

[snowgoose]

I would myself a NI. Needs improvement. I have fished for 25 years but last year I bought my first boat. This is a whole new game to fishing than sitting in the bow and catching fish. I am more concerned with my boat control than anything. When I get that down I would say that I could strive to be a C+ walleye fisherman.

[ocf]

C- u can never learn everything about fishing and i never get on the water panfish though prolly b+ and bass B

[Blake]

I just asked my kids and they said I was an "A+". I am great at baiting their hooks, untangling their lines, taking off their fish, and taking their pictures.....Did I miss anything???