Hello everybody! Although I have crept through the forums of this site numerous times, I only recently became an official member. I wanted to make my first official post and it seems this is the spot to do it. I currently live in Columbia, MO and consider myself pretty green when it comes it comes to bass fishing. Growing up on the east coast of Florida, the majority of fishing I did was of the deep sea variety. Even though I still enjoy catfishing, I have to say that bass fishing now has my heart and my wallet (and not necessarily in that order). I do 90% of my fishing from my kayak but I did just buy my first boat (flat bottom John)! I've read so many posts here but I know how to use the search function so I haven't had a need to post anything yet. I look forward to being a part of this awesome community!! CHEERS!