LOL Bill! Most of the guys I fish with "partake" well before the first fish is landed......heck, before the first cast hits the water.

It's thirteen wraps on the bait loop.

Always dip your net in the water when starting fishing.

No Bananas.

baitloops must have 13 wraps.
gatorade (original lemon lime) before you get on the boat.
Cheese nips (the perfect food)
no one pees in the porta potty, just hang it over the side.

And DEEP.

kiss every fish you release, and rub you hands and leader area with eggs before you start

1. Never shave when fishing, the grubbier I feel the more "in-tune" with nature > fish.
2. Always cast two more times after telling yourself or others "just one more cast/drift".
3. Repeat step #2......
4. Wear that special fishing hat. Yeah the one that's all stained & lost its shape.
5. If the person who doesn't buy the derby ticket always catches what would have been the winning fish, then don't buy a ticket! All that money would just spoil you anyway.
6. Last, but not least, forget to bring a writing pen along. This will guarentee you of catching a fish that needs to be recorded on your punchcard!