What Really Happens on “Fishing Trips” With the Boys…see more
The boat’s cooler is packed with beer, the rods are barely used, and the only thing getting reeled in is a tall tale or two. “Fishing trips” with the boys are rarely about fish—here’s what really goes down when men escape for a weekend on the water.
1. The “Early Start” That Never Happens
- Planned: “We’ll hit the lake at dawn for the best bite!”
- Reality: A 10 AM launch after a greasy diner breakfast, three gas station stops, and one forgotten tackle box .
2. The Fish That Got Away (Because No One Was Paying Attention)
- One guy’s rod bends dramatically—until they realize it’s snagged on a beer can.
- The “big catch” photo op? A single sunfish passed around for everyone’s Instagram .
3. The Real Bait: Whiskey and Bad Decisions
- Half the group is “fishing” from lawn chairs onshore.
- The other half is debating exes, conspiracy theories, and whether they could survive a shark attack .
4. The Mysterious Disappearances
- Two guys vanish for an hour, return with a suspiciously detailed story about “checking the other dock.”
- Someone’s phone accidentally stays in the truck all weekend .
5. The Unplanned Nightlife
- The “quiet cabin retreat” turns into a moonshine-fueled poker game.
- At least one guy ends up fishing his keys out of the lake the next morning .
Why Wives Should Be Suspicious
- The group chat goes dead after 8 PM.
- The only fish brought home is store-bought.
- That sunburn looks suspiciously like a bar patio pattern .
The real catch?
The fish are the only thing not getting hooked this weekend.
But hey—at least they remembered to text “love you” at midnight.