When is a Skunk Really a Skunk?

[Rex]

It's a skunk. If you choose to go through the trouble of launching, getting gear ready, and looking for fish, then you went fishing--even if you never wet a line. Part of the practice of fishing is gathering intelligence and making an informed decision to go out, followed by dozens of other decisions/practices that will increase your chances of landing fish. If you chose to go out during a time of year (or day) when the waters are barren or you simply can't find the fish, then your plan was flawed and the fish won that day. At least you tried.