I am always looking for ways to make my buddies feel like dirt for stupid, and not so stupid mistakes, that result in missed takedowns, lost fish, and bringing bananas in the boat. I hear that one guide likes to bring a rag doll and remove the head and limbs for each rim fire on a strike or for lost fish. When the doll has no head, arms, or legs, you're done for the day.

I was at a tackle shop just off of the Burlington exit the other day and saw a bright hunter orange cowboy hat and I am thinking of picking one up and putting some peacock feathers sticking straight up out of it. When somebody screws up, they'll have to sport that God awful orange hat all day until they land their next fish and make up for the mistake.

This is meant to be all in fun as Parker is constantly crackering off fish and Brian is always bringing bananas. I want them to be on their toes from now on for fear of sportin' the orange hat all day.

What are some of the things you guys do when your fishin' buddies screw up?

Justin

Just a thought for you Justin.

In golf, if you bone your drive and don't make it past the ladies tee box, you have to walk the hole with your Johnson out of your fly. I recommend you try this during the winter steelhead season. Gotta think they'll pay reeaaal close attention for those takedowns.

Cracker off three and the hat goes sideways. Then you get the pleasure of tellin every boat ya talk to about the crackers in your boat. Either that or Johnnycoho has a great eagle hat ya gotta wear. The wings are the ear warmers.

Tight lines

Kevin

hi justin, you could always leave them at home and take me instead, (jk) any way need to hook up dire need to go fishing, one opening is fine, let me know

hi justin, you could always leave them at home and take me (jk) i'm in dire need to go fishing, one opening is ok, tryed to post this earlyer having problems with my computer so if it post twice i really am that desprat talk to ya later doug

Hey Sauk,

Wow, what a friend, I mean how thoughtful of you to always look for a way to "make them feel like dirt", lol. What's funny is that I thought my group of buddies were the only ones with this strange sense of humor. The hat idea is great....well so long as your not the one wearing it.

MY buds and I are always looking for ways to make the other guy feel awful about losing his fish or missing the bite. In jest we will say things like, "gee, that was probably your last bite for that day" or "oh, you probably didn't want to catch it anyway", or how the lost steelhead was "probably not much over 20 pounds". Anyway, sounds like a good time Sauk. My sympathy goes out to your fishing partners.

jed .......><>

Doug, I wouldn't do that to you. Don't worry. I'll let you get a few more steelies under your belt before you are subject to humiliation. Parker, however, is toast! He's in California attending a Mac World conference and I don't think he's going to be checking the board until he gets back on Friday. I have some time to plan accordingly. Where can I get one of those Eagle hats?

Three fish and the hat goes sideways? You guys are way too nice! SteveJ, there is no way that I'm walking around with my Johnson hangin' out and I don't care to make my buddies do that either, but that is pretty funny! Instead, I'll tell the girls that I fish with that they have to pop the top when they cracker one off from now on.

RiverMan, look for an e-mail from me on pluggin' tactics in the near future.

Justin




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The eagle hat is a one of a kind-one of those "white elephants". I was sportin this weekend (not that I cracked any this weekend-I had no hookups to crack) I wore it for the eagle watchers "hey you guys see any eagles? Hey get this one off my head". Its Quan

Sauk,

I got a picture of a buddy with it on I'll email ya with the pict so ya can look for one. Was thinkin what you can do is put a t-shirt on the buddy who crackers off the fish that says "ask me why I'm wearing this?" on the front and on the back in BIG letters "BECAUSE I'M A CRACKER". And make the shirt extra large so it could be slipped on and off. And the more I think about it have it fluorescent yellow. heheheh


Tight lines

Kevin

I bought a cheap, extra large yellow raincoat today. I am deciding between the following words and phrases to put on it for the fishically challenged folks that fish with me:

1) On the front will be a big "S" logo that looks just like the one that is on Superman's costume. On the back will be big letters that read "SUPERCRACKER".

2) Big letters "I'M A CRACKER" (Thanks Kevin)

Thanks for the replies so far, guys, I have only a few days left until supercracker, Parker from this board, returns. I need more ideas! I want him to have to suffer as that guy is always hooking fish before I can even drop the anchor or pitchin' his gear in before daylight while I'm putting rods together, etc. HE WILL PAY!

Remember that this is all in fun and newby steelheaders fishing with me will get a break from the humiliation.

Justin

When your buds break one off accuse them of "horse'n it in"......when they miss a hookup they're "sleep walk'n".....when a fish spits the hook just say "set the hook next time" and of course you have to tell as many fishermen as you can for extra humiliation. You'll find most of your fish'n buds get quite defensive when accused of these steelheading misconducts.

Summer before last I went to AK with SteveJ, and at that time the "punishment" was a straight shot of Wild Turkey. Come to think of it, that was the reward for catching one too. Crossing casts, unsolicited advice, etc... all had the same reward/punishment. No wonder I had so much fun!!!!

As Kevin and Coho have told Ya already, I have the ultimate cracker hat for clients that break the 3 strikes your out rule. Three strikes are your 3 chances at fish. Ya cracker off 3 in a row. Ya wear the cracker hat and become a member of the elite "Team
Nabisco" and get a nick-name like Triscuit or Graham. If Ya cracker off 2 and then land one Ya get to start over again at the beginning. Too fun!!!!

Heh-heh,
reminds me of one time when my daughter and I were fishing and I hooked into one and was having a great time with it and we could see this fallen tree out under the water and the dang thing swam under and around it, snapped off, got me poed and then the next day or so my daughter brought me home a baseball cap with a picture of a fish, a stick glued to the bill and a short chunk of line hanging off the stick with the word "snagmaster"
written across the front. Now whenever we go out I try and remember that hat just so when it happens to her I can be sure and "present" it to her.

Could someone please explain why losing a fish is referred to as "Crackering"?
Does it have something to do with the crack of the line when it breaks? Inquiring minds want to know.
As far as a cracker hat goes, you could buy a box of saltines, eat the crackers, and make a hat out of the box.

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BillyBob,

The term cracker is believed to have originated from the deep south term "corn cracker". Ya know, like "Jimmy crack corn and I don't care......". I belive that it is also derogatory term for white boys derived from the south. I think that the southern bass fisherman used to be referred to as crackers and this is how it stuck. It is common place at present day to refer to our inexperienced fishing brethren, or as I like to call fishically challenged, as crackers. Don't ever call somebody a cracker unless:

A) You know them well (friends, jokingly)

B) You are ready for a fight, as some folks who are experienced steelheaders will not take it lightly!

I also don't care if your white, black, martian, or what have ya, if you can't fish then you are a CRACKER...or worse yet, gulp, a NEOPHYTE!

Justin
Former Cracker turned Pro



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the yellow rain slicker is awesome. However, in my boat the offender has to fish with a pocket fisherman and the biggest spin glo I've ever found...

I always carry a small package of crackers in my fishing vest.

When (it's never a question of if) Saukit2em crackers off his fish, I just toss him a pack of crackers.

Parker

I would rather cracker off my fish then hook into a nasty-old-boot coho (kojo) like you did today. Grrrrrossss!!

Hey, Parker. Too bad you couldn't have kept it because I would have glady given you a spoon and straw to eat it with.

Here is the deal...if they miss a legitimate fish then you get to shop through their baits until you find something you like. you can acquire some nice flies and or baits that way, depending on what you are using.
The hat is also a good option, I would venture to guess the color will be bringin' in de ladies soon
JRD