Digging deep for the motivation…

Well, what did you do?
 
If I remember correctly you ran a steelhead fly swap this last spring. A number of members were involved tying their favorites. Now if that does not increase motivation fishing some new flies, I am not sure what will...
 
krusty said:
I learned long ago not to depend upon my mood (or feeling 'motivated') to spur me into action. This is true for trips to the 'sticks' or getting stuff done around the house.

The reality is that positive mood or motivation most often FOLLOWS action, not the other way around, and this is often even more pronounced as we age.

At 70 years of age a great many outdoor adventures I've very much enjoyed over my lifetime would not have occurred if I'd waited for the right 'mood' or motivation to get going.
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You have added to this discussion in a valuable way. TYVM. By taking steps forward, away from the downward spiral, adds to a positive reinforcement that can be built upon. Positivity builds upon Positivity.

No Eeyore here nor needed.
 
Better to regret something you have done, then something you haven't...
I don't fish near as much as I used to, can't make room for 180 some times a year anymore...but while I fish less often and for shorter durations I enjoy it as much or more.
He who has the most fun wins....
;)
 
Dr. Magill said:
Yes……. sometimes
I’ve found fishing with a partner can help getting you off your ass.
Also if I just GO I’m almost always glad I did.
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I had a fishing buddy who was going with me to the OP, so I make it to his house to pick him up and he opens the door to a dark house and says don't look, and as I say what he flips the light on and is standing there with a t-shirt on and his dong hanging out talking about he just got done drinking at 3. I said dude hurry up and grab your shit I'll be in the truck. I reversed right out never to fish with him again. I guess the moral of the story is make sure your partner likes fishing more than getting wasted.
 
I thought that I added something to this thread, but I guess I didn't.

So here goes. I tried that thing of fishing with a partner but it didn't take. When you go and do it alone you control your own destiny. I really don't like to wait for anything. It's about the only thing I hate. I took my one son and I had to wait for him because he took off by his self. I just don't like to wander around in the woods looking for somebody that didn't have the brains to keep in touch. Then I took my idiot SIL to a creek I like. But the drive there and the fishing was a little slow so I said lets bag it. I get tired easy now. I guess getting old has something to do with it. I let him drive me home in my P/U. He put the truck on 85 and away we went. Well I don't drive my truck like that. I like to drive about 70 or 75. not 85. I asked him to back off a little, But I guess he's deaf also. Starting next year, I'm going to do the alone thing again. I just won't go as far that way. I have a few smaller creeks to try. Plus I can go and come as I like.
 
Snakes said:
After a chaotic Fall full of work, sports, family, and volunteer stuff…I can FINALLY break away tomorrow to go fishing. But man, I’m feeling a pretty severe lack of motivation


That sounds like a pretty full plate. Maybe even overflowing, considering your choice of words, like "chaotic, FINALLY, f....g exhausting". So I wonder if your feeling of severe lack of motivation is your "inner wise self" giving you a time-out signal, to preserve your peace of mind. There's often a lot involved in going fishing. Maybe you just don't need the pressure right now. Maybe instead of fishing, just give yourself a well-deserved break, and do nothing. Enjoy a nice cup of coffee with a fresh muffin or donut on the side. We only have a finite amount of energy. Sometimes we are at our limits, and just need to be still and recharge.
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Snakes said:
After a chaotic Fall full of work, sports, family, and volunteer stuff…I can FINALLY break away tomorrow to go fishing. But man, I’m feeling a pretty severe lack of motivation.

I’ve got the Deschutes in my sights for Sunday. Maybe stretching it out to 2-3 days would make it feel more worthwhile? I don’t know dudes...

Just the idea of digging out the drift boat, waders, fishing gear…feels fuking exhausting. In my 20s and 30s I’d have already been on the river by now after sleeping in my truck on a dirt road somewhere.

Is this what getting older feels like? Fuk.

(Thanks for listening to my rant.)
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That sounds like a pretty full plate. Maybe even overflowing, considering your choice of words, like "chaotic, FINALLY, f....g exhausting". So I wonder if your feeling of severe lack of motivation is your "inner wise self" giving you a time-out signal, to preserve your peace of mind. There's often a lot involved in going fishing. Maybe you just don't need the pressure right now. Maybe instead of fishing, just give yourself a well-deserved break, and do nothing. Enjoy a nice cup of coffee with a fresh muffin or donut on the side. We only have a finite amount of energy. Sometimes we are at our limits, and just need to be still for awhile and recharge.
 
This is probably going to sound wierd...
I fish waaaaaaayyyy less than I used to. But I enjoy the times I go out more. And at the end of the year I think I'm into fishing more than ever. Everything used to be kept rigged in the car ready to go, but now rigging, checking leaders etc. is a part of it. So for me making it more of a 'to do' but doing it less is the secret recipe. Also, keeping a few fish and bringing fish cleaning and cooking into the experience, makes me look forward to going.
FWIW
 
I know it’s is NFR, but I’m pushing myself to load up and hit the trap range tomorrow. The upside after a few rounds is lunch and an ale in the lounge. The ferry ride is the downside…
 
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