What does this phrase mean?

[homercles337]

If someone (in this case from texas) says that someone, "needs to learn when to cut the bait and start fishin'." What would you infer s/he meant? In this case, i figured it out via context. But since im not from texas or a fisher/hunter/outdoorsman i really dont know what it means. Any ideas?

 

[kinev]

Crap or get off the pot = fish or cut bait

 

[jjones]

The phrase is "fish or cut bait" and it means that you need to make a decision, either do what needs doing or just give up altogether.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: kinev
Crap or get off the pot = fish or cut bait

I prefer that one.

- M4H

 

[homercles337]

Ah, yes of course. Thanks guys. I thought it might be a bit more complicated than the proverbial, "sh!t or get off the pot."

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

I personally like the saying: "Either F*ck, Fight, or hold the Flashlight!"

 

[h8red]

Originally posted by: JoLLyRoGer
I personally like the saying: "Either F*ck, Fight, or hold the Fleshlight!"

fixed

 

[Tobolo]

Either do something or shut up.