BLOG: GOING TO THE DARK SIDE?
In a recent fit of insanity — yep, another one — I decided it would be fun to sprout a mo and raise a bit of coin for a good cause. That was two weeks ago, and by the time the mag hits the shelf I reckon I’ll be the proud owner of one bad-arse scrap catcher.
So what has that got to do with anything? Well, to be honest, I’ve been going through a bit of a change lately, and haven’t quite been feeling myself. I’ve seen a councillor and even had a private consultation with the local priest. I’m starting to have strange yearnings, emotions I’ve never felt before. I’m trying to fight it, but the temptation just seems to be getting the better of me. My wife even caught me on a chat room the other day, now she’s suspicious, too. I think…I feel…
I might be…a wakeboarder.
There, I’ve said it. And now that it’s out there, I’m starting to feel a bit better about things. I don’t know where this has come from, and I’m uncertain whether I should act on my feelings, but they’re just so strong. It’s always been rods and reels for me. I don’t recall any lustful feelings for boards or bindings or ropes, but now…
In a desperate effort to resolve my situation, I’ve revisited a list I wrote in jest some time ago. Maybe the writing was on the wall a long time ago (right).
It’s amazing the influence flashy wake machines packing 1000hp between them can have on a person. Flick across to AGB Watersports in TrailerBoat #289 (last month's issue) to see what made me turn.
I’m still tempted to give it a go to see whether I really am going over to the dark side. I’m still packing the rods, though.
The fishing/wakeboarding translator | ||
Term | wakeboarders | fishos |
Air | The distance between the rider | The stuff fish |
Bail | Falling, intentionally or otherwise | Essential part of a spinning reel |
Bone | To “bone out” means to straighten | The net result of taking off the fillets |
Bonk | The act of touching your board | The reward from the missus for bringing home |
Butt Check | When a rider slaps their butt | What some people (not me, of course) |
Butter | A term used for smooth water | A slice of bread’s best friend |
Duck | Putting your front and back bindings | What you do when your uncoordinated mate is casting |
Fat Sack | A water-filled bag also known as ballast | Mmm... |
Goofy Foot | Boarders who ride with their right foot forward | An appendage attached to |
Lube | A slippery substance to | A slippery substance to help in sticky situations |
Perfect Pass | Add-on to boats to help maintain a | An A+ |
Pop | The “pop” generated when you release | The old fart that comes fishing with us |
Tail | The end of the board farthest from the boat when riding | A fish’s outboard motor |
Wreck | When a rider can no longer hold on to the rope and falls | What a frisky Mako does to the inside |