Listening to music while fishing 2024
gimruis reply :
Just wondering if others like listening to music while fishing or not. I listen to music about half the time when I'm fishing. I'm not usually in the mood for it when I fish in the morning. Also, do you think that the volume plays a role in fishing success? I don't blare music like they do on wake boarding boats in case you're wondering.
Yeajray231 reply :
I usually have an ear bud in. I like all types of music. From disturbed to Eminem, Hank to the Oakridge boys.
Always jammin .
blckshirt98 reply :
Never listen to music because I like to listen to the water/wildlife around me. Being a shore guy I like walking along the shoreline and only hearing the ground beneath my feet. Also sometimes I'll hear baitfish breaking surface and not having my hearing impaired helps me zero in to the location quickly.
flyingmonkie reply :
Never listened to music, never will. The sounds of fishing, my internal dialogue, and the occasional boat pal are the only things I want to hear.
scaleface reply :
I dont listen to music . I will listen to a baseball game .
N Florida Mike reply :
I occasionally listen to my phone while fishing- but only in the afternoon.
I have Amazon music on there.Got several playlists.• Instrumental bluegrass • Country ( real country ).• bluegrass songs ,esp Gospel.,. Cajun,and a little southern rock. But I don't listen to it every time or the whole trip when I do listen to it.
The fish CANNOT hear it,but if u start stomping to the music don't expect to catch anything!
jdz197 reply :
Mostly melodic progressive because it's so relaxing, which fits well with fishing. Earbuds, of course.
JDNKC reply :
Typically listen to a wide variety of country and classic rock. Not loud, just a bit of backgorund music.
BigSkyBasser reply :
I rarely listen to music while actually fishing but I do love it any other time including while moving spots or during boat rides and such.
Chill hop is incredibly relaxing and is a very popular genre for Youtube fisherman and you will find it on most of Job B's videos. Future bass is also very awesome.
Fisher-O-men reply :
The music of creation, hard to beat it! One of my favorite melodies is the thrashing of a bass on the water's surface.
MisplacedTexan99 reply :
I listen to Pandora radio with ear buds when I fish alone, which is most of the time. If someone is with me then I don't. Nothing in particular depends on my mood. Lots of George Straight and sometimes a little rock.
RoLo reply :
Music doesn't bother fish one iota, but in the great outdoors it sure bothers me.
I go out there to hear alligators roar, the cry of bald eagles, barred owls, sandhill cranes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Oregon Native reply :
Gosh....I believe I would listen to music on a beach in a lawn chair watching the world go by......NOT. Music is for in the car or home or work where I don't mind being distracted. On the water I love being distracted by nature. To each his own too.
jbw252 reply :
Nope - I never listen to music while fishing. I enjoy the solitude & the sounds of nature.
Catt reply :
Bass on the Bend love em some Skynyrd 
Don't bother me either way!
Crestliner2008 reply :
The only music I listen to is nature.
rmcguirk reply :
Early in the morning, when it is quiet on the lake, no. Prefer the sounds of nature. But when jet skiers, etc. start bombing around the lake, sure. Put my phone on shuffle and enjoy.
"hamma" reply :
I dont usually listen to music while I fish,....but when I do, it's Ozzy and Metallica,... Stay thirsty my friends,...lol
IndianaFinesse reply :
On 3/9/2017 at 11:45 AM, flyingmonkie said:Never listened to music, never will. The sounds of fishing, my internal dialogue, and the occasional boat pal are the only things I want to hear.
Same here, except for the boat pal part. I can't stand someone who talks all day when we're out fishing, especially if he is talking about something besides fishing.
Montanaro reply :
Ill put in earbuds and listen to hiphop/r&b/rock or if there is nobody around ill play it out loud.
Helps me stay focused and get into a rhythm. Sometimes I dont want to hear music though but some places I fish have traffic or planes as the "sound of nature" so I choose the music.
NYWayfarer reply :
The music of nature is all I want to hear when fishing. I love music just not when fishing.
A-Jay reply :
Can't do the music out in the boat. Too much going on that I feel I want & need to hear.
Some of it is a safety issue, something that sounds off can often be signs that there is about to be a problem (ie the out board, the trolling motor, something in a reel, something in either prop - just can't ignore that stuff). Then there is the ambient sounds of the outdoors itself which can & often does reveal clues as to where & sometimes even how to get on a few more bass. Surely don't want to miss out on any of that.
Besides, it all sounds pretty cool - to least to me.
Loons sound pretty cool.
A-Jay
Choporoz reply :
Never. And if it turns out that I'm listening to yours...from another boat....I'm considering rigging up an ounce of lead....
SFL BassHunter reply :
On the bank I don't listen to music. I don't want to have my hearing impaired by the sound of music. There are important sounds I need to be listening for around me.
On the boat on a slow day I have played music. Also a couple of my friends with boats like to play music. I have no issue with it and I don't find it affects the fishing. In a few cases we have been having a slow day and once the music kicks in we start catching. Coincidence? Maybe the music makes the fish hungry or wakes them up. Who knows?
Crop9 reply :
I tried listening in the beginning but quickly realized that each time I fish there is something to learn. And that knowledge really comes from watching the surroundings listening to the wildlife, and consuming all the information available.
Now, if I am just fishing for bluegills with a hook and bobber, I may have an earbud in.
Neil McCauley reply :
Wouldn't want to miss out on the sounds of being out on my lake even if it's just silence. Maybe especially if it's silence. I never really understood why people go out in the wilderness and then blast music when they're there.
Fishing Rhino reply :
Extensive, exhaustive studies indicate that fish in general, and bass in particular are partial to classical or opera while rap make's em puke.
The finest music I hear on the water is the call of the Loon.
2tall79 reply :
Only thing I might listen to is a Seahawks game. I love country music but never when I'm fishing. Concentration is the key to a more harmonious outcome. 
12poundbass reply :
On 3/9/2017 at 10:21 PM, A-Jay said:Can't do the music out in the boat. Too much going on that I feel I want & need to hear.
Some of it is a safety issue, something that sounds off can often be signs that there is about to be a problem (ie the out board, the trolling motor, something in a reel, something in either prop - just can't ignore that stuff). Then there is the ambient sounds of the outdoors itself which can & often does reveal clues as to where & sometimes even how to get on a few more bass. Surely don't want to miss out on any of that.
Besides, it all sounds pretty cool - to least to me.
Loons sound pretty cool.
A-Jay
Cool video. The Loon is one majestic bird with a sound no human in their right mind could ever forget or want to miss out on hearing! Natures music is all I need and all I want after being around noisy humans all day.
geo g reply :
I love classic 70&80 music. Always keep it quiet enough I don't bother others fishing. I fish for fun so it adds to my enjoyment.
jimf reply :
Never. Although I liked the suggestion of listening to a ball game, I've done that before. A little Mike Shannon on the radio with my fishing works for me.
MTBassin reply :
I'm a music person and always have music playing for the most part throughout my day. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy all the sounds of nature but I listen to music occasionally while fishing. I don't blare music but usually just turn on some on my phone and put it in my pocket. I don't have a radio in my boat so we don't listen to music unless we bring a little bluetooth speaker. Nothing in particular either. No hardcore rap though.
3rdDon reply :
Fishing is the only activity I can think of where I don't listen to music.
I'm also a bank fisherman and enjoy being immersed in the sounds of my surroundings (while also keeping my own sounds to a minimum)
If I was going to just sit and wait for a catfish to bite I could see myself downing a few whiskeys and breaking out the bluetooth speaker
WIGuide reply :
I don't and won't listen to music while fishing. Part of what I enjoy about fishing is being out in nature, and the sights and sounds of it all. Not to mention listening to music will often cause you to miss something that could put another fish or two in your boat. I might consider putting in earbuds on a long run down the lake, but like Ajay said, listening might prevent you from hearing a minor issue and stopping before it turns itself into a larger one.
Jar11591 reply :
When I'm fishing, the last thing I want to hear is music. Even when I'm in the truck on the way to/from the lake I have zero interest in hearing any kind of music. Like @scaleface, I will sometimes listen to a Braves baseball game on a low volume. It's not that I don't like music, I love it and listen to it while doing most other things. Just while fishing, it's the last thing I want to hear.
Last year I took a friend out on the boat who is not the fishing type. As soon as we got to the first spot, he pulls his phone out without saying a word and turns on music. I thought he was joking at first. After a minute I realized that he was dead serious. All I could say was "really? Come
on guy!" I was very close to tossing his phone in the water.
webertime reply :
Download old shows onto the Ipod/phone and use the Bluetooth speaker. Smallmouth love an extended Grateful Dead Jam.
3rdDon reply :
On 3/10/2017 at 4:37 AM, webertime said:Download old shows onto the Ipod/phone and use the Bluetooth speaker. Smallmouth love an extended Grateful Dead Jam.
Much more likely scenario is that they're hoping if they let the hook take them away, they won't be able to hear the Grateful Dead anymore. 
RoLo reply :
On 3/9/2017 at 10:21 PM, A-Jay said:Can't do the music out in the boat. Too much going on that I feel I want & need to hear.
Some of it is a safety issue, something that sounds off can often be signs that there is about to be a problem (ie the out board, the trolling motor, something in a reel, something in either prop - just can't ignore that stuff). Then there is the ambient sounds of the outdoors itself which can & often does reveal clues as to where & sometimes even how to get on a few more bass. Surely don't want to miss out on any of that.
Besides, it all sounds pretty cool - to least to me.
Loons sound pretty cool.
A-Jay
Call me loony, but the poignant cry of loons (and white-throated sparrows) takes me back to my native northland.
Not the least of which are the wall-hangers boated by A-Jay 
Roger
XpressJeff reply :
Normally nothing at all, occasionally a little Cream, Allman Brothers or talk radio.
Yup, I'm one of them!
RoLo reply :
On 3/10/2017 at 7:21 AM, XpressJeff said:Normally nothing at all, occasionally a little Cream, Allman Brothers or talk radio.
Yup, I'm one of them!
I say this with the best of intentions:
Turn that nonsense OFF, and you'll never again miss the unmistakable sound of a feeding bass
breaking the surface, a suicidal bass that's the easiest fish in the lake to catch
Roger
Darren. reply :
On 3/10/2017 at 7:34 AM, RoLo said:
I say this with the best of intentions:
Turn that nonsense OFF, and you'll never again miss the unmistakable sound of a feeding bass
breaking the surface, which is the easiest fish in the lake to catch.
Roger
Nothing for me but the sound of nature. Don't like
hearing other's music on the water, either, seeing
how sound just flows off the water. Pretty rude, IMO.
Now if they're wearing earphones, no biggie. Just
don't impose your tastes on me while we're both
on the water. 
RoLo reply :
On 3/10/2017 at 8:11 AM, Darren. said:
Nothing for me but the sound of nature. Don't like
hearing other's music on the water, either, seeing
how sound just flows off the water. Pretty rude, IMO.
Now if they're wearing earphones, no biggie. Just
don't impose your tastes on me while we're both
on the water.
You said a mouthful, Darren!
If someone feels compelled to interject manmade noise into the natural music of the outdoors,
that's their prerogative, but please don't abort my rapport with the beauty of Mother Nature,
she plays a large role in my being there.
Roger
razor6570 reply :
I have though about turning music on while fishing but never do. I don't want to miss something cause I am distracted by the music.
i like the sound of the water and other boats going by. I am usually fishing with someone so we are normally talking fishing so it keeps the day entertaining. If things begin to become uninteresting it time to move to a new spot.
scaleface reply :
When moving from spot to spot I blast Ride of the Valkyrie . 
GLK reply :
Don't listen on the water but am enjoying some Statesboro Blues while looking at the threads
Mumbly reply :
I listen to music quite a bit but not when I am fishing. Like some others have said, I much prefer the peace and quiet of "nature's" sounds when on the water.
I will also add that I might be one of the few that really dislikes music in fishing video's on youtube as well. I would much rather hear the full "normal" sounds like the video's made by @A-Jay and @Bluebasser86.
MassYak85 reply :
I do sometimes. It's rare though. If I'm in the boat with my dad I want to be talking with him. If I'm in my kayak I want to hear boats coming near me. Honestly I find it puts me at a disadvantage so even when I'm alone on a pond with no one else I usually don't. If the bite is slow I might just to distract me a little. But there's so many audio cues you can use to target fish from the obvious things like splashes, to frogs jumping in the water or croaking, to the small things like a reed brushing up against another as a bass pushes it aside as it's darting to chase a bluegill.
Yeajray231 reply :
Music is so B.A.. just like fishin. Perfect combo for me.
On a pontoon with ur buddy and your ladies. Good vibes all around.
Bankside just you and her, catfishin . Fishin in the dark by nitty gritty dirt band is one of my favorites.
Bankbeater reply :
I don't now and probably never will. I like to hear what is going on around me.
Bassfishin91 reply :
Most of my fishing is bank fishing in the canals here in miami and every now and then ill throw on my country sstation on pandora and just block out the ambient noise of the city and traffic. If im fishing with a friend or gf i dont play any just depends on the situation.
Yakalong reply :
Early in the morning no, but later in the day it comes on either country or 60s-80's Rock
RB 77 reply :
Nope. Never have, never will. So may reasons why. I want to hear everything around me. Breaking fish at my back? Grab the top water setup, spin around and fire out at that boil. Someone coming in hot on a plane around a corner? Get ready to move if need be. A nice tranquil morning with the sounds of nature in full effect? Priceless...
Chowderhead reply :
I've tried it once or twice - just didn't feel right. I will stick with no music.
Jaderose reply :
Nope and never will
lonnie g reply :
I love music, played professionally for 14 years. But when fishing I to listen for sounds on the water. I do sing to my wife tho. If yo feel I don't love you honey, feel again!!?
ww2farmer reply :
I have my earbuds in all the time when I am by myself. But if some one is on the boat with me I don't...that's kind of rude. But if your with me and I put them in, it a sign that something has gone askew.
I also don't play loud music that everyone else can hear, not only out on the water but every where in general. I assume most people don't want to hear it, and am respectful enough to not do it.............many other people are not.
curtis9 reply :
Sometimes I like music, other times I like the quiet. Just depends on the mood I'm in and how the fishing is going. I find when I'm fishing fast I don't care for music, but when I'm fishing slow music helps me relax and helps me slow down.
contium reply :
Depends on the lake I'm at. Lot's of pleasure boats, jet skiers etc. Then music. Quite lake, no music.
Burtonxj reply :
Sometimes I'll drop anchor in the kayak, put some headphones in and kick back for a bit..catch some sun 
toni63 reply :
NASCAR in a single ear bud on weekends. Nothing like hearing the announcers yelling "It's the BIG ONE!!!" when you're getting bit and setting the hook.
Other than that I listen to some podcasts or Christian Worship contemporary stuff. In my other spare time I play guitar in my church so I will listen to new songs we might be planning on.
Always quietly in one ear though. I like to stay tuned to whats going on where I am at, too.
Rick Howard reply :
I listen to music sometimes. Other times I just want the peace and quiet. I keep the volume reasonable and see no negative effects.
gimruis reply :
Interesting responses. I didn't expect so many to indicate that they don't like listening to music in the boat. Maybe its a generational gap thing.
Darren. reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 10:50 AM, gimruis said:Interesting responses. I didn't expect so many to indicate that they don't like listening to music in the boat. Maybe its a generational gap thing.
Don't think it is so much generational as it is simply
that some of us don't do music on the water.
I know plenty from my generation that crank the
tunes...thankfully they aren't where I fish!
contium reply :
I know a group of guys that are strictly big fish hunters. Throw nothing but huge swimbaits, glidebaits etc. Always music playing. It like a party on their boat. Probably helps with the boredom of fishing for days and weeks without a catch. But they catch more big fish than anyone I know.
RoLo reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 10:50 AM, gimruis said:Interesting responses. I didn't expect so many to indicate that they don't like listening to music in the boat. Maybe its a generational gap thing.
Though I never play music on my boat, that's not because I don't love music.
It's just that I'd rather hear a feeding bass break the surface and listen to the sounds of nature
(A place for everything, and everything in its place).
It was our generation who launched Rock-N-Roll, who propelled Elvis to stardom,
who initialized Funk, Doo-Wap and later Punk Rock from England. We used to attend
'all-night' discotheques, an event quashed by today's DUI laws. Though I played drums in a band,
I decided not to go to Woodstock with my friends.
Generation Gap?
Roger
shimmy reply :
No music. That would destroy the nature part for me. I can listen to music anywhere else. It does irk me though when people assume you want to hear their music on the water and don't turn it down when you are next to each other.
Hawkeye21 reply :
When I'm out in a boat with someone else we usually listen to music or some comedians. Since we are usually talking anyway I enjoy the music that goes with it. Sometimes we do some cat fishing at night from the shore and like to listen to music while enjoying a few beers. If I'm fishing by myself I prefer the sounds of nature since that's one of the main reasons I'm out in the first place. Nothing better than fishing a trout stream all to myself with nothing to hear but the rippling stream and nature around me. It's a humbling experience that music would just ruin.
It's most definitely not a generational thing either. My friends dad is a big rocker and loves to listen to music even when fishing. Everyone is different, even at different ages.
cpvenom reply :
I usually walk about a mile to my local lake, so often times I will play music on my headphones during the walk. If I start the day with moving baits, I will sometimes keep them in, but if I'm flipping or looking for subtle bites, I will usually turn them off to avoid distractions.
soflabasser reply :
I prefer to listen to the sounds of nature around me when I am fishing and rarely listen to music.
bmac31 reply :
Depends what type of fishing.
If I'm seriously fishing for bass then nothing at all. Just me my co-angler and nature. If just relaxing on the water and tossing some minnows and worms then I'm not opposed to a baseball game or some tunes.
Sam reply :
Got somewhat concerned when I viewed how this thread was advertised.
No, don't listen to music.
Will listen to a football game.
All while fishing!!!!
BillP reply :
Nope I don't listen to music when I fish. I'm listening to all the sounds of nature
Darren. reply :
On 3/12/2017 at 7:41 PM, Sam said:Will listen to a football game.
Now I have done this while out fishing.
But I had earplugs in!!
The Bassman reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 1:27 AM, lonnie g said:I love music, played professionally for 14 years. But when fishing I to listen for sounds on the water. I do sing to my wife tho. If yo feel I don't love you honey, feel again!!?
My wife tries to sing to me, then I go fishing.
Last_Cast reply :
I don't usually listen to music unless it's slow.
sully420 reply :
I like to listen to audible audio book while fishing.
Gundog reply :
Is Spoonplugging on audio book? How convenient would that be!
sll reply :
If I am in a boat, the IPOD is on.
3dees reply :
if you want music in my boat, bring your headphones. I tried listening to music years ago and found myself singing and tapping my feet to the beat and missing fish. I could wait till I'm back in my truck and listen on the way home.
Senko Junkie reply :
While fishing (kayak or boat)...............no but recreational kayaking or boating........yes. When I'm fishing, I love the sounds of nature around me. Similar to hunting, I like to pay attention to my environment when I'm fishing.
Choporoz reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 11:41 PM, Senko Junkie said:but recreational kayaking or boating........yes.
What is 'recreational kayaking or boating'?
I've seen people in watercraft without fishing rods, but always wondered "Why?"...."What are they doing?"
Ohio Archer reply :
People enjoying their Watercraft without any other activity attached to it. Kinda like people who ride ATVs and UTVs without rifles, shotguns, tree stands and backpacks. Sometimes it's nice to just go out boating. Looking forward to running the Ohio River with my wife without all the rods and tackle boxes.
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