I bet that was your tip Scott. (Give Scott some rep. if you like it).
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Originally Posted by devondave
Mr x , i visualize my self being a stone lighter before climbing , it doesn't help i'm still crap  . Will be in the Frankenjura being humilated by the local kids next week  . Anyway a tip most people might know already, if hunting Bass don't shoot the first Mullet that comes along , you may spook the shy Bass waiting in the wings . Bit of a gamble though it could be the only fish all day , which makes this tip rubbish  . |
I think we can all relate to visualizing ourselves being in better shape. The idea is to visualize yourself making the moves & clipping the gear, to iron out mistakes, reduce faffing & prepare yourself before the consequences increase; helps in selecting the gear too (I guess it's all bolts these days though). Isn't Frankenjura the place where they used to climb sandstone faces on thin holds, wearing blanket material tied round their feet instead of EBs, with only the odd massive bolt and occasional knotted cord wedge in pockets/cracks for safety? If so, I think I have some old magazine pictures somewhere c. 1980s - amazing black & white photos (the rest of the magazine is colour). Bet its changed a lot since then.
BTW I wouldn't forego a mullet for a (potential )bass - the meat is similar, perhaps even slightly tastier. Not everybody's cup of tea though.
