Good advice Randy. Ive never fished tournaments so maybe that's why I've never gotten tired or burned out with bass fishing. Can't imagine life without it. Also when the bite is tough for me, I figure that's a good time to try a new lure or technique that I haven't tried before. 👍👍👍
I've been addicted to bass fishing for about 55 years, making it a competition in a tournament would ruin the sport for me, it's what keeps me sane.Fishing is one of the best things in life
I used to be a bass fishing addict and won a few local tournaments, but tournament fishing is work and I always wanted my fishing to be fun. So I took up crappie fishing. I started tournament fishing for crappie and won several and had a reputation of a good crappie fisherman, but I soon fell into the trap of working to find fish for the next tournament and it finally dawned on my lightning quick mind that the fun of fishing was leaving me again. So I stopped tournament fishing, based on my age (82) and went back to fishing for fun. Bluegills, Shellcrackers, crappie, and the occasional bass or catfish that hits my lures. Tailwater fishing for Stripers, white bass, walleyes, and Drum has brought back the joy of fishing. Watching Eagles and ospreys and gulls working the same water that we fish is such a joy. Much better than watching a video screen and cheating at fishing. Let me ask you guys a question. Where is your joy?
being on the water is nice. All of the birds, deer, the environment around you, and just being out in the air, is all I need to be satisfied. I do enjoy catching fish also
Great video. Thank you. No matter how frustrated and burnt out i get, i always come back and crave it. For me, it’s taking a season off from tournament fishing and just taking my wife fishing or all my buddies that aren’t into bass fishing but wanna try it. I take them out and my whole perspective changes. Works every time.
The way I avoid burnout as an angler 1) no tournament fishing, comparison is the death of joy, the only angler I'm in competition with is myself, 2) don't focus exclusively on one type of fishing, be a multi-species angler, fish for what's biting best at any time of year, and 3) get back to basics. Find a handful of techniques that you enjoy and work for you in most situations and stick to them.
When you're young you want to catch a big fish. As you get a bit older you want to catch the most fish. And then, one day, you realize it was never about the fish and you just enjoy being on the water. And this is the difference between sport fishermen and tournament fishermen.
Randy i think your talking to me i'm now 80 yo and still fishing but boy i have slipped in the last 20 years but your absolutely rt i have had my day in the sun, in 1993 my nephew and i won a boat which was the highlight of my fishing career but today i'm having trouble catching um like i used to. Your great advise on here helps lots of people keep up the good work..
I fished every tournament I could back when i was in my late 20's to early 30's. Then i fished club tournaments in my late 30's to mid 40's. I hit that wall, burn out big time. I sold everything and then 15 years later I got back into fishing, then just a small club tournament now. I got tired of doing that and now I just fun fish. I find myself enjoying my time on the water and spending time away from the mass of humanity. I go fishing when I get up without a alarm. I fish as long as I want, 1 hour, 2 or how many I feel like to. I now have no predetermined number to say i was successful or not. I am successful when I just put the rod/reel in my hand and enjoy myself. I like this much more than I ever have.
Great advice and it is nice to go through tackle boxes and reorganize and clean up everything, I do this when it gets really cold out. My tackle bags are always full of cut line (small pieces) because I there are times I don't have access to a trash can and it becomes one and it goes in there until I can clean it out. Thanks for a great video Randy!!
During wintertime and colder weather here, I shift from fishing into learning and certifications for work. It really makes me appreciate fishing when weather warms and as a bonus it normally translates into more fishing money and less stressors in my mind when I'm out there fishing 😃
Love your point about organizing tackle. I also find that very therapeutic. My mind wonders and often think about fish caught or trips when certain lures did well. Organizing tackle applies to your other comment about making fishing as easy as possible. You know where everything is in the boat instead of struggling to find something.
I would like to add that keeping yourself hydrated especially in the warm months along with eating healthy food(s) during a tournament will greatly help a person's mental well-being especially during a tough tournament.
_Therapeutic_ Bank fishing is simplest; my boat wasn't worth the trouble. Without it, I can be in therapy 20min after waking up. (line in water) Boats are loud, I've backpacked to avoid them; fishing silently in mountain trout streams. 💎 Almost sacred, good for my soul.
Another great video! I have definitely experienced it. I just watched where Dave Mercer interviewed Clark Wendlandt and Clark said that FFS is why he is retiring.
These comments are truely getting to me again , this video was done to help us older fisherman and to help with drive and you guys can never Stop with the insulting comments , this man does videos to help us all , So Please stop the insulting and negative comments , it’s truely a Sad situation , say something positively instead of always the negativity
I’ll be sitting with my fishing stuff cleaning, respooling organizing etc.. I enjoy that as much as fishing. And my old boat messing with lights on trailer etc. etc. I can do it for hours on end.
If you are tired of the crowds on the water, just go to the golf course. You'll be back on the water the next day. Be thankful you have the resources to be on the water. We never know what tomorrow may bring.
Randy I’m same age as you and I don’t have the drive to fish 10 hours a day. It used to be much easier when I was younger . I’ve burned myself out two or three times but I still love fishing and the outdoors but it sure is getting harder to motivate myself. Tight lines.
Fishing is either a passion or a hobby. Know which one you are. Also when tournament fishing becomes a job, it is no longer fun even when cashing checks.
It's the same thing you should do any time you get burned out with any activity . 1) step away completely for some period of time and do other things. 2) if after some time your interest starts to grow then before you jump back in reassess what you like and disliked about it and try to not do the same things you did before. If you can't bring yourself to step away which is the best way then you still need to take a hard honest look at what you like and don't like and try to focus on just the parts you like. I can't stand lots of other boats or tournaments or big bodies of water. Therefore I only fish small bodies, no tournaments and only during the week. I also don't care about 20 fish days of 2 lbers so I only fish where there are populations of big fish and specifically target them.
Great topic, I dont go out when its going to be windy,like 15mph steady. Also whenever I go to my fav lake/river , I always now fish a section of water I never or barely fished before. every year i try to sink my xmas tree in the lake!
This is the reason I never wanted to be a tournament fisherman. I love fishing and have fished recreationally for a long time. I dont put any pressure on myself. I just love being outdoors.
I have always taken the time to appreciate what's around me. If I see something in nature that's neat, I take the time to take a photo, even during a tournament. But I did, a couple years ago, went through a period where nothing helped me with distracting me from the bullshit I was going through. I had to let it go and turn the page as much as I hated to do it.
Drop the tournament hassles and constant whining, just fish when and where you want. And you only need a fraction of all that tackle-downsize/simplify.
He hasn't said that HE was burned out, it's a video on how to avoid it. A travelling professional MUST keep massive amounts of tackle, it's his tools for work. He relies on it to make his living and feed his family. Randy has been a pro for 40 years, you will aquire a large amount of tackle over that time. Let's be realistic.
To any man that loves to fish and feels "burned out": Stop being a wuss and man up. If you want to fish, fish, if you don't, don't. To "pro" anglers that feel burned out: retire or quit and get a new job. Burned out on fishing, give me a break.
It has happened to me, being 66. I fish for fun. It has to be fun. I fish in conditions that I am comfortable with and can enjoy nature as you say. I avoid crowds as much as possible. Great suggestions! I have way too much stuff and I need to stop buying the latest gimmick. Fishing from shore for a couple hours or fishing for panfish works.
Ditto for me at 69. It's always been me against the fish (thank God for that...) - just kidding, but I got to a point where I wanted to fish when I wanted to fish and where I wanted to fish. For me it's all about the process of fishing - getting ready, and rigging up 10-12 setups, loading the boat so I can get up early and be there for first light, and my day out fishing is always great! Sure, I want to catch fish, but the enjoyment of the process is satisfying enough cause the excitement doesn't end till I'm driving that boat back onto the trailer. Any fish I catch just serves to validate my approach. I'm retired so no more weekend warrior - I avoid weekends and go on weekdays which are not overly windy. Always trying to find new ways of catching them and fishing areas that I might have ruled out the past 20 years and many good surprises in that endeavor! Competition is fun and exciting, but I saw many friends who left bass fishing cause they couldn't make those very limited top weights. For my love of fishing, I got out of all the tournaments so my fate wouldn't end the same way. It's been over 10 years since I stopped regularly tournament fishing and I'm still like a kid in a pen knife store!
I mess with my tackle and gear all the time. I even go as far as to weigh lures to know what rod I can use them on. Some lures don't weigh what the label says they do. And I enjoy that. But what I do when I get tired of bass fishing, or the lack of catching fish, is to go lighter and smaller. I will pull out my ultralight gear and go fishing with smaller lures. I have done this while I was out fishing. I would just get tired of not catching anything. Go to the truck and pull out my ultralight. All of a sudden I notice I am having fun. And normally I will catch fish when I wasn't with my bass gear and lures. And yes I still catch bass. And sometimes big ones. And if you want fun. Catch a large bass on an ultralight with 2-4lb line. No flipping fish. No skimming them across the top of the water. But fighting that fish. Enjoying the battle between the two of you. Having to be patient and not just muscle them in. The fight is part of the enjoyment. Catching a 4 pound bass on 2 pound line can be so much more fun and rewarding than just muscling them in. I know some don't have the patience for this. And that is a shame because they are missing out on fun and rewarding times.
Randy don't forget one more thing. TAKE A KID FISHING! I like seeing the look on my Grandkids face after catching bluegill more than if I caught a 5 pounder!
To me catching bass is absolutely awesome but getting away from everyone and everyday issues while I fish is most important to me, I watch the beavers or squirrels all the wildlife around the lake energizes me.
Up. Here Minnesota it’s multiple species. Regardless Iff your bass fishing. Or not. Trying to figure out a better mouse trap. For me. Meaning trying to making your own stuff. Cheaper. Different. Keeps things fresh interesting
I tell you the same thing the bus driver asked me the other day, "Did you enjoy it?" Fishing is therapy sessions for me. To hell with tournaments. Watch the birds, the wind move thru the trees, and the critters. Time to get away from those fishing competitions and work on guiding and creating social media content; find some fun Randy.
Well, apparently according to you. You’re #1 reason of getting burnt out is not catching anything. So obviously, again, according to you. All anyone has to do is put FFS on their boat. And they won’t have to worry about not catching anything. Cause they just jump in the boat with FFS!
Good advice Randy. Ive never fished tournaments so maybe that's why I've never gotten tired or burned out with bass fishing. Can't imagine life without it. Also when the bite is tough for me, I figure that's a good time to try a new lure or technique that I haven't tried before. 👍👍👍
I've been addicted to bass fishing for about 55 years, making it a competition in a tournament would ruin the sport for me, it's what keeps me sane.Fishing is one of the best things in life
Randy, garage tour! Tells about you trophies and the stories that came with them.
You do realize that he doesn't reply to almost any of our replies? Weak... and I'm a member.
Agree. This is what I want to see
Just got home from my favorite lake and never had a bite. Looked at my phone and saw this video. I think i needed to hear this atm
I used to be a bass fishing addict and won a few local tournaments, but tournament fishing is work and I always wanted my fishing to be fun. So I took up crappie fishing. I started tournament fishing for crappie and won several and had a reputation of a good crappie fisherman, but I soon fell into the trap of working to find fish for the next tournament and it finally dawned on my lightning quick mind that the fun of fishing was leaving me again.
So I stopped tournament fishing, based on my age (82) and went back to fishing for fun. Bluegills, Shellcrackers, crappie, and the occasional bass or catfish that hits my lures. Tailwater fishing for Stripers, white bass, walleyes, and Drum has brought back the joy of fishing. Watching Eagles and ospreys and gulls working the same water that we fish is such a joy. Much better than watching a video screen and cheating at fishing. Let me ask you guys a question. Where is your joy?
being on the water is nice. All of the birds, deer, the environment around you, and just being out in the air, is all I need to be satisfied. I do enjoy catching fish also
I can’t ever get sick of catching fish when I barely catch anything 😂
Great video. Thank you. No matter how frustrated and burnt out i get, i always come back and crave it. For me, it’s taking a season off from tournament fishing and just taking my wife fishing or all my buddies that aren’t into bass fishing but wanna try it. I take them out and my whole perspective changes. Works every time.
63 years old and fishing is better than having a good day at work .
Great video! 👍
The way I avoid burnout as an angler 1) no tournament fishing, comparison is the death of joy, the only angler I'm in competition with is myself, 2) don't focus exclusively on one type of fishing, be a multi-species angler, fish for what's biting best at any time of year, and 3) get back to basics. Find a handful of techniques that you enjoy and work for you in most situations and stick to them.
When you're young you want to catch a big fish. As you get a bit older you want to catch the most fish. And then, one day, you realize it was never about the fish and you just enjoy being on the water. And this is the difference between sport fishermen and tournament fishermen.
Randy i think your talking to me i'm now 80 yo and still fishing but boy i have slipped in the last 20 years but your absolutely rt i have had my day in the sun, in 1993 my nephew and i won a boat which was the highlight of my fishing career but today i'm having trouble catching um like i used to. Your great advise on here helps lots of people keep up the good work..
I fished every tournament I could back when i was in my late 20's to early 30's. Then i fished club tournaments in my late 30's to mid 40's. I hit that wall, burn out big time. I sold everything and then 15 years later I got back into fishing, then just a small club tournament now. I got tired of doing that and now I just fun fish. I find myself enjoying my time on the water and spending time away from the mass of humanity. I go fishing when I get up without a alarm. I fish as long as I want, 1 hour, 2 or how many I feel like to. I now have no predetermined number to say i was successful or not. I am successful when I just put the rod/reel in my hand and enjoy myself. I like this much more than I ever have.
Great advice and it is nice to go through tackle boxes and reorganize and clean up everything, I do this when it gets really cold out. My tackle bags are always full of cut line (small pieces) because I there are times I don't have access to a trash can and it becomes one and it goes in there until I can clean it out. Thanks for a great video Randy!!
During wintertime and colder weather here, I shift from fishing into learning and certifications for work. It really makes me appreciate fishing when weather warms and as a bonus it normally translates into more fishing money and less stressors in my mind when I'm out there fishing 😃
Good video Randy so glad it wasn't about Pro fishing and the problems with it, I love your grass roots fishing vids the best!
Love your point about organizing tackle. I also find that very therapeutic. My mind wonders and often think about fish caught or trips when certain lures did well. Organizing tackle applies to your other comment about making fishing as easy as possible. You know where everything is in the boat instead of struggling to find something.
Im gonna order one of those reels. Anything benefitting first responders/veterans Im all in.
Your video is spot on Randy. Just having to deal with stupidity of people at the ramp and on the water makes me want to take a break from fishing now.
Uncle Randy, I already incorporate this into my trips, I am glad to hear it from a pro like yourself say this. It means alot coming from you.
I would like to add that keeping yourself hydrated especially in the warm months along with eating healthy food(s) during a tournament will greatly help a person's mental well-being especially during a tough tournament.
Really good video Randy and so true, I love bass fishing just the surroundings when you’re on the water is enough for me to want to go
Just be thankful that Jesus has allowed us to be out there in the first place. Enjoy the challenge that comes with it.
Ive been bass fishing since I started to walk and I’m still cranking at 58…..not one day have I ever felt I’m done….I love it to much….
Absolutely. The addiction can be overwhelming. I stepped away for a while, but I'm back at it. Head deep and happy again.
All great advice! Another thing which has helped me, especially tournament fishing and traveling is doing it with buddies!
_Therapeutic_
Bank fishing is simplest; my boat wasn't worth the trouble.
Without it, I can be in therapy 20min after waking up. (line in water)
Boats are loud, I've backpacked to avoid them; fishing silently in mountain trout streams. 💎
Almost sacred, good for my soul.
Right on!
Another great video! I have definitely experienced it. I just watched where Dave Mercer interviewed Clark Wendlandt and Clark said that FFS is why he is retiring.
These comments are truely getting to me again , this video was done to help us older fisherman and to help with drive and you guys can never Stop with the insulting comments , this man does videos to help us all , So Please stop the insulting and negative comments , it’s truely a Sad situation , say something positively instead of always the negativity
PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF TOURNAMENTS AND TOURNAMENT FISHERMAN. GET OVER YOURSELF
@@Larryrandom2549 who are you talking to Larry ?
I’ll be sitting with my fishing stuff cleaning, respooling organizing etc.. I enjoy that as much as fishing. And my old boat messing with lights on trailer etc. etc. I can do it for hours on end.
If you are tired of the crowds on the water, just go to the golf course. You'll be back on the water the next day. Be thankful you have the resources to be on the water. We never know what tomorrow may bring.
When I feel like burn out, I go crappie fishing. Very relaxing and can get a good meal out of it too.
Excellent video Randy happy how you address subjects.
Being a club level tournament co-angler is the ultimate burnout😢
Randy I’m same age as you and I don’t have the drive to fish 10 hours a day. It used to be much easier when I was younger . I’ve burned myself out two or three times but I still love fishing and the outdoors but it sure is getting harder to motivate myself. Tight lines.
Fishing is either a passion or a hobby. Know which one you are. Also when tournament fishing becomes a job, it is no longer fun even when cashing checks.
It's the same thing you should do any time you get burned out with any activity . 1) step away completely for some period of time and do other things. 2) if after some time your interest starts to grow then before you jump back in reassess what you like and disliked about it and try to not do the same things you did before. If you can't bring yourself to step away which is the best way then you still need to take a hard honest look at what you like and don't like and try to focus on just the parts you like. I can't stand lots of other boats or tournaments or big bodies of water. Therefore I only fish small bodies, no tournaments and only during the week. I also don't care about 20 fish days of 2 lbers so I only fish where there are populations of big fish and specifically target them.
It's just common sense which ain't so common.
Great topic, I dont go out when its going to be windy,like 15mph steady. Also whenever I go to my fav lake/river , I always now fish a section of water I never or barely fished before. every year i try to sink my xmas tree in the lake!
This is the reason I never wanted to be a tournament fisherman. I love fishing and have fished recreationally for a long time. I dont put any pressure on myself. I just love being outdoors.
I cannot agree more with the first one! I don’t love fishing, I love catching!!!! Hahahaha
I have always taken the time to appreciate what's around me. If I see something in nature that's neat, I take the time to take a photo, even during a tournament.
But I did, a couple years ago, went through a period where nothing helped me with distracting me from the bullshit I was going through. I had to let it go and turn the page as much as I hated to do it.
2 reasons I think contribute to fishing burnout .
1. Expectations on the water are far too high
2. People have let fishing consume them too far
Great relatable video.
Drop the tournament hassles and constant whining, just fish when and where you want. And you only need a fraction of all that tackle-downsize/simplify.
He hasn't said that HE was burned out, it's a video on how to avoid it. A travelling professional MUST keep massive amounts of tackle, it's his tools for work. He relies on it to make his living and feed his family. Randy has been a pro for 40 years, you will aquire a large amount of tackle over that time. Let's be realistic.
Haters only hear what they want to hear!
@@bradleyrussell1973 his current winnings and # of tournaments indicate he is pretty much retired from making a living at it.
Good Message
Spot on, great video.
I’m almost 44 and I love bassin more than I ever have. I have had really good luck past couple years tho
When I’m not fishing I’m working on my tackle. I love working on my tackle when I can’t fish. Dang it’s just fun.
WE NEED A BASSCAVE TOUR!
Very good advice
To any man that loves to fish and feels "burned out": Stop being a wuss and man up. If you want to fish, fish, if you don't, don't. To "pro" anglers that feel burned out: retire or quit and get a new job. Burned out on fishing, give me a break.
It has happened to me, being 66. I fish for fun. It has to be fun. I fish in conditions that I am comfortable with and can enjoy nature as you say. I avoid crowds as much as possible. Great suggestions! I have way too much stuff and I need to stop buying the latest gimmick. Fishing from shore for a couple hours or fishing for panfish works.
Ditto for me at 69. It's always been me against the fish (thank God for that...) - just kidding, but I got to a point where I wanted to fish when I wanted to fish and where I wanted to fish. For me it's all about the process of fishing - getting ready, and rigging up 10-12 setups, loading the boat so I can get up early and be there for first light, and my day out fishing is always great! Sure, I want to catch fish, but the enjoyment of the process is satisfying enough cause the excitement doesn't end till I'm driving that boat back onto the trailer. Any fish I catch just serves to validate my approach. I'm retired so no more weekend warrior - I avoid weekends and go on weekdays which are not overly windy. Always trying to find new ways of catching them and fishing areas that I might have ruled out the past 20 years and many good surprises in that endeavor! Competition is fun and exciting, but I saw many friends who left bass fishing cause they couldn't make those very limited top weights. For my love of fishing, I got out of all the tournaments so my fate wouldn't end the same way. It's been over 10 years since I stopped regularly tournament fishing and I'm still like a kid in a pen knife store!
I mess with my tackle and gear all the time. I even go as far as to weigh lures to know what rod I can use them on. Some lures don't weigh what the label says they do. And I enjoy that. But what I do when I get tired of bass fishing, or the lack of catching fish, is to go lighter and smaller. I will pull out my ultralight gear and go fishing with smaller lures. I have done this while I was out fishing. I would just get tired of not catching anything. Go to the truck and pull out my ultralight. All of a sudden I notice I am having fun. And normally I will catch fish when I wasn't with my bass gear and lures. And yes I still catch bass. And sometimes big ones. And if you want fun. Catch a large bass on an ultralight with 2-4lb line. No flipping fish. No skimming them across the top of the water. But fighting that fish. Enjoying the battle between the two of you. Having to be patient and not just muscle them in. The fight is part of the enjoyment. Catching a 4 pound bass on 2 pound line can be so much more fun and rewarding than just muscling them in. I know some don't have the patience for this. And that is a shame because they are missing out on fun and rewarding times.
Good advice.
I’m older like you Randy. Boat ramp tournaments do it for me. $50 a team, we are off water by 12:30. Just perfect for me at my age.
Sometimes targeting a different species will reignite me. Ultra light fishing is never a bad time
Randy don't forget one more thing. TAKE A KID FISHING! I like seeing the look on my Grandkids face after catching bluegill more than if I caught a 5 pounder!
To me catching bass is absolutely awesome but getting away from everyone and everyday issues while I fish is most important to me, I watch the beavers or squirrels all the wildlife around the lake energizes me.
Up. Here Minnesota it’s multiple species. Regardless Iff your bass fishing. Or not. Trying to figure out a better mouse trap. For me. Meaning trying to making your own stuff. Cheaper. Different. Keeps things fresh interesting
I used to use Abu Garcia until the side plates started flying off into the lake. Now I'm Shimano 24/7...
Do you ever do any trout fishing, Randy ??
Sir Randall its all good
YOU get burned out because you don’t appreciate what you have
I tell you the same thing the bus driver asked me the other day, "Did you enjoy it?"
Fishing is therapy sessions for me. To hell with tournaments. Watch the birds, the wind move thru the trees, and the critters.
Time to get away from those fishing competitions and work on guiding and creating social media content; find some fun Randy.
You need videos of you actually fishing on the water,
I switch to crappie and flathead nice change of pace
Well, apparently according to you. You’re #1 reason of getting burnt out is not catching anything. So obviously, again, according to you. All anyone has to do is put FFS on their boat. And they won’t have to worry about not catching anything. Cause they just jump in the boat with FFS!
Yo Yo Yo! What’s crack-a-lackin?
bad echo
you can send me one to benefit me, and ill wear it out
A weekly injection of testosterone improves stamina and overall health (for most people). Supervised by a doctor of course.
So glad you delete the political comments from the foamers who take every opportunity to tell you what to do with your channel and your ideas. 🤟🤟
try live bait
Taking copious amounts of alcohol helps too!
Lol lol 😂