I started when I was two. My grandpa knew every great white perch area on calcasieu river, even fished a few any fish tournaments actually placed 3rd at 9 years old with a 2 pound white perch. As I grew older about 13 I started bass fishing with my dad. I wasn't to in depth with it at that time so at 16 I stopped. I took a 11 year break. Me and my family were on rocky terms through most of my 20's. Then at 27 I started bass fishing again. My dad came over noticed a couple of rods and reels so he decided he was going to start fishing as well, bass fishing has literally restored my relationship with my family so when people ask why I'm so die hard about it, it's hard to explain but there's a big reason