Why cant you bring bananas on a fishing boat?

Question

Why Cant You Bring Bananas On A FIshing Boat?

Answer 1

I've seen this while watching the pro circuit. Certain professionals are very superstitious. The banana is supposed to be bad luck, sorry don't know the origin. The pros will try to find ways to hide them on a comrades boat, such as sticking it in the livewell or rod storage compartment when they aren't looking. I've seen it quite a bit on Bassmasters on ESPN. I think it kinda adds some light humor to what is otherwise a serious competition also.  

Answer 2

They attract insects, especially mosquitoes.  But not so seriously, because then it would be a banana boat.

Answer 3

Do bottles of Banana Boat sunscreen count?

Answer 4

Its an old myth that bananas can cause the fish to stop feeding because of their scent, to be honest its never been proved and if i want to eat one i will, its never affected my catch rate in all the years ive been fishing.

Answer 5

i would say mabey cause ppl can slip on the pealings

Answer 6

you might slip on it but i dont know  

Answer 7

It's a fact that Bananas on a fishing boat are   "Bad Luck".

The tale originated when early day (17th & 18th Century) ships that were carrying bananas, ran aground, lost crew members, or became lost at sea. All indicators are that bananas sheltered the deadly tarantula spider, bugs, and snakes.

Answer 8

Bananas are considered BAD LUCK on a fishing boat.  

Ancient opinions say that bananas emit a gas that will rot the hull of wooden ships.  Others say that bananas attracted poisonous spiders (tarantulas, I think) and that sailors would die in their sleep when being bitten.

Even though we know that these are untrue, most anglers will not take bananas on a boat NOR do captains allow bananas on their boat.  

Why tempt fate?  

Answer 9

i've taken fruit on a boat before so i'm not sure where you live that that would be a issue

Answer 10

i have 2 boats, that have a smooth floor & there is a good reason that i don't want a bananna on ( in ) my boats

if you have NEVER stepped on a banana skin or piece of bananna, that was dropped on a smooth surface, it is doubtful that you would understand the reason

Answer 11

As already said, it's superstition. Bananas bring bad luck etc.. View my source for a couple of versions of the origin.

Answer 12

This same question was asked 3 months ago and got some good answers. Type in "bananas and fishing" in the search for questions box and click on the question. It's just a superstition whose origin is lost but still makes for fun when fishing. But there are some charter captains who take it very seriously.