My wife saw me do something that made her concerned 2024
Wizzlebiz reply :
I like the smell of bass. I enjoy it very much. So I generally will lip the fish, take the hook out, admire it for a moment, release it and then smell my hands...
My wife saw me smell my hands after a release and looked at me like I was insane. She is a supporter of my love of fishing. But this one threw her for a loop. I also love puppy breath. But thats a bit off topic.
I cant be the only one who does this.... right?
r83srock reply :
Lol you are fine, weird people just don’t understand. It’s like the smell of manure on the fields in spring time, it stinks but you really can’t beat it.
BassWhole! reply :
Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "smell my finger"...
TnRiver46 reply :
Bass smell great but don’t eat it raw! I’m not proud to say we tried that once. Young and stupid, worst sushi of all time. Dog breath??? ????.
Frog Turds reply :
except when they give off that occasional nasty musky funk, that smells like pure @ss...
Wizzlebiz reply :
On 9/29/2019 at 9:20 AM, TnRiver46 said:Bass smell great but don’t eat it raw! I’m not proud to say we tried that once. Young and stupid, worst sushi of all time. Dog breath??? ????.
No not dog breath. Puppy breath. It is distinctly different. I have had my dogs since birth. I just miss it. Lol
813basstard reply :
Ha...haha. So many ways you can go with this title. If that’s all she’s worried about, your good bub. Don’t come home smelling like a fresh shower. That sir, is the kiss of death.
Glenn reply :
To answer your question - I like the smell too. Especially the first bass of the new season.
MN Fisher reply :
On 9/29/2019 at 10:03 AM, Glenn said:To answer your question - I like the smell too. Especially the first bass of the new season.
That first catch of the year does smell good...even better after it's filleted and broiled
(deep inhale) AHHHHH!
BigAngus752 reply :
Not weird. Carry on.
Burke reply :
I do the same thing ... Dont worry about it 
Bankbeater reply :
At least you didn’t kiss the bass before you released it.
Wizzlebiz reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 12:56 AM, Bankbeater said:At least you didn’t kiss the bass before you released it.
Thats my buddies thing. He does it with each fish.....
Shimano_1 reply :
Not too crazy about the smell of a bass...thought I was the only one who liked puppy breath tho. I definitely miss my old boy being a pup!
Sweet Tater Pie reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 12:56 AM, Bankbeater said:At least you didn’t kiss the bass before you released it.
Am I the only one who does that??
I always kiss any quality fish I catch and say thank you...
scaleface reply :
I like to smell catfish bait . A store clerk got pretty upset when I popped open a jar of Sonnys in the store .????
The Bassman reply :
Jimmy Houston likes it so much that his trademark is to kiss every one he catches. And FWIW I know what you mean by puppy breath. Goes with those little needle sharp teeth nipping you.
On 9/29/2019 at 10:03 AM, Glenn said:To answer your question - I like the smell too. Especially the first bass of the new season.
My first bass of the season was on New Year's Day this year and I couldn't smell a thing in 35 degree weather.
NYWayfarer reply :
Lake Fork Guy, Justin Rackley sniffs his fish before release.
i for one am not a fan of the smell. Hate how it smells on my hands and reel and rod handles. I clean them with Dawn after every trip. Catfish, Fallfish and Carp are even worse.
I always carry anti-bacterial hand wipes to clean up before my ride home.
Wizzlebiz reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 6:14 AM, NYWayfarer said:Lake Fork Guy, Justin Rackley sniffs his fish before release.
i for one am not a fan of the smell. Hate how it smells on my hands and reel and rod handles. I clean them with Dawn after every trip. Catfish, Fallfish and Carp are even worse.
I always carry anti-bacterial hand wipes to clean up before my ride home.
She ended up sneaking purell into my fishing bag. I use it now after im done fishing. Its just good hygiene but if they made purell that smelled like bass or puppy breath id use it.
tcbass reply :
Hello, Hannibal Lecter.
Big Rick reply :
I completely understand. I don't necessary enjoy the odor of bass, but I sure like getting the smell on me!! You can't get bass smell on you and NOT be having a great time! They go hand in hand. I love the smell because of what I relate it to: and that is good fishing and great times...
schplurg reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 2:00 AM, Sweet Tater Pie said:Am I the only one who does that??
I always kiss any quality fish I catch and say thank you...
To you it's a thank you, to the fish it's "Oh my gawd he's about to eat me AAAAA!!!!!"
flyfisher reply :
Probably something you should have kept to yourself...just sayin' lol
Luke Barnes reply :
On 9/29/2019 at 8:34 AM, r83srock said:Lol you are fine, weird people just don’t understand. It’s like the smell of manure on the fields in spring time, it stinks but you really can’t beat it.
Sounds like my mom! She has horses and I'm like man it smells terrible here!! Oh no it's just horse poop its great!! But yeah.... I totally smell my hands after a bass..... and I like it!
Also to me, puppy breath is one step above dead skunk. Yuck!
Wizzlebiz reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:45 AM, Luke Barnes said:Sounds like my mom! She has horses and I'm like man it smells terrible here!! Oh no it's just horse poop its great!! But yeah.... I totally smell my hands after a bass..... and I like it!
Also to me, puppy breath is one step above dead skunk. Yuck!
And for me horse poop is akin to a rotting corpse. Everyone has they're weird. Lol
Chowderhead reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 6:14 AM, NYWayfarer said:I for one am not a fan of the smell. Hate how it smells on my hands and reel and rod handles.
I always carry anti-bacterial hand wipes to clean up before my ride home.
Glad I’m not the only one.
A little too much “weird” in this thread... ????
Luke Barnes reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:55 AM, Wizzlebiz said:And for me horse poop is akin to a rotting corpse. Everyone has they're weird. Lol
I'm right there with you on horse poop! My mom tried to have Yankee Candle make her a custom scent called Horse Dung. They said no.
Bass Junke reply :
I smell my hands after I catch a fish all the time. Haven't figured out if I like the smell yet, but I still do it.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:45 AM, Luke Barnes said:Sounds like my mom! She has horses and I'm like man it smells terrible here!! Oh no it's just horse poop its great!! But yeah.... I totally smell my hands after a bass..... and I like it!
Also to me, puppy breath is one step above dead skunk. Yuck!
In my line of work, dead skunk smells like cash money!
A-Jay reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 9:50 PM, TnRiver46 said:In my line of work, dead skunk smells like cash money!
My friend, it may be time for a new wallet ~
A-Jay
TnRiver46 reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 9:57 PM, A-Jay said:My friend, it may be time for a new wallet ~
A-Jay
Funny you would say that, the stench stays in leather longest when one fires off. My boots, belt, and wallet always smell the worst. Ive had to replace a lot of wallets! Already caught one skunk so far this morning, he's riding around town with me calmly so far
JediAmoeba reply :
On 9/30/2019 at 6:14 AM, NYWayfarer said:i for one am not a fan of the smell. Hate how it smells on my hands and reel and rod handles. I clean them with Dawn after every trip. Catfish, Fallfish and Carp are even worse.
It honestly depends a lot on the water you are fishing and their forage. It never bothered me much fishing waters in western pa but here in eastern pa the smell about gags me and seems to stick on my hands and gear forever.
BassWhole! reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 11:00 PM, JediAmoeba said:and seems to stick on my hands and gear forever.
vinegar or lemon juice.
shootermcbob reply :
+ 1 on the puppy breath...I don't know that I intentionally smell my hands, but I can just smell the "odor" of the bass. I am happy to have caught one, but I always clean the "slime" off with lake water
newriverfisherman1953 reply :
I like catching them but I’m not smelling no bass! Nope.
Raul reply :
My wife saw me do something that made her concerned
me walking like a zombie into BassProShops with my credit card in my hand ....
Tony johnson reply :
On 9/29/2019 at 8:34 AM, r83srock said:Lol you are fine, weird people just don’t understand. It’s like the smell of manure on the fields in spring time, it stinks but you really can’t beat it.
smell of manure spread all over fields smells like money... my uncle had a feed lot cleaning buisness and also sells parts/complet spreaders
TnRiver46 reply :
On 10/2/2019 at 10:45 AM, Tony johnson said:smell of manure spread all over fields smells like money... my uncle had a feed lot cleaning buisness and also sells parts/complet spreaders
I grew up next to a field like that. Shew buddy you could smell it at the gas station, the school, and the church! Haha all about 1-2 miles away
Hutch13 reply :
I think of it as the smell of success. You have to enjoy that!
NorthernBasser reply :
I don't love or hate the smell of bass. But Pike...those slimy scoundrels smell.
N Florida Mike reply :
I sniff a bass every now and then. Have always loved it.
puppy breath ? Not so much.????
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