Chanesaw

1. Sometimes I don't pay full attention to where I'm casting and can't believe some of the places I get myself into. OF course its always the lure I can't bear to lose as well. 2.Smoking, I don't even think I'm doing that bad, if I"m out on the water for more than 4 hours, I better have more than one pack on stand by, I'll think I'm doing good and watching that I dont smoke so much, then I look down and the pack's empty. 3. THE WORST of ALL, (maybe best depending on how you look at it) ;D Fishing 1 or 2 hours longer than I told my wife I would, most of the time I leave my cell phone off or don't take it at all in the boat and end up getting an earful of " you told me you'd be back at this time, you could have been dead, etc etc.. Happens everytime. and even if I compensate by adding a few hours, i'll still do it haha

I had my first opportunity to fish the senko today at a small farm pond with some 1 to 5 lb bass(least those that have been caught on average) After about an hour of spinnerbaits, crankbaits, etc etc. I T Rigged a Senko and became a believer..wow. About the same time the clouds rolled in and covered the sun, but wow, dynamite is correct, I could watch the fish come out of cover to nail those things.. I actually got 5 fish in about 20 min between 1 and 3 lbs that were just tearing those senkos up. I was lucky enough to maintain the same bait through all the fish too, rather than them tearing up as badly as some people say. Great little trip and made me a believer ;D

First time I entered into a local tourney on the lake a buddy and I actually won the "biggest fish contest".. It was a modest $100 winnings a piece, but it did wonders for my "better half"'s perception of me going fishing. Truly it opened plenty of doors that I never realized before. First and foremost, when she realized it was somewhat profitable and other tournaments could possibly yield more results, my fishing time was greatly increased heheheh... Even when there wasn't a tourney.. I had to "practice".. Of course she didnt' realize all the possibilities without some coaxing and umm, shall we say excuses? Anyway, I see this is as a great way for you to use your own "cash" to justify buying new toys. Think of the possibilities, fabricate the tourney situation if you must, then use your "winnings" to buy what you need if she should ask. The possibilities are of course....endless..... just don't get caught...phew don't get caught...

Thanks guys, I'm really hoping I can fit in and provide any help/info to anyone who may need it. Im off to a local tourney for the "biggest fish" tonight at the local resevoir here in west "by God" Virginia. Hope I can do ya guys proud and catch a hawg or two.(although im beginning to wonder if I EVER will catch one over 3 lbs. *shrugs*

Hello Everyone, short term lurker, first time poster saying hello for the first time. A little backgroun info about me and my fishing obsession(errr hobby) Im a recent graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, WV with a BBA in Management Information Systems. So in short, my thing is turning data into usuable information. Obvious to see how this helps and fuels my fishing interests eh? At any rate, I spent most of my teenage years in the area just using the "old school" method of sitting and waiting for a catfish or carp come yank on my line with chicken liver blood in my fingernails haha. Recently, this spring, I happened to take a trip out on a boat on a local resevoir with a friend and the fever was on. Since then I also took a guided float trip on the New River in the mountains of West Virginia for smallmouth and between the scenery and the great fish that resulted, I figure I'm just as well give in to the demons and realize every waking moment now is concentrated on fishing. I've been stopping by the forum for a couple weeks now and enjoy reading all the info and experts that frequent this wealth of information base. I just want to say that I am looking forward to sharing experiences and hopefully big fish with everyone here and am glad to have found such a nice place to learn all the tricks of the trade. See ya on the water!