Fishing with bananas? Well, there’s an age-old superstition among fishermen that bringing bananas on board can bring bad luck. Some say it’s because bananas spoil quickly in the heat, attracting insects, and potentially other critters that could ruin food supplies or indicate spoilage of other goods. Others believe it’s more about the symbolism of the banana itself, which historically was associated with shipwrecks or mishaps at sea.

Whether you believe in the superstition or not, it’s become a fun tradition for some anglers to avoid bananas on fishing trips, just in case! But hey, if you’ve ever caught a big one while snacking on a banana, you might be the one to debunk the myth.