Hi -
I am coming to you from Joliet, IL. This was my first year fishing. I was always interested in fishing but never committed to doing it. I went with a friend this summer and had an absolute blast. I purchased my first rod/reel from Gander Mountain. I went with an Ugly Stik GX2. It was only a few weeks later that I was able to get my second rod/reel through my 5 year work anniversary. It is a Fenwick rod with a Pflueger reel. I have been trying to go as much as possible. I carry two slim tackle boxes with worms, frogs, crankbaits, poppers and jigs. I am addicted to crankbaits. I do almost all my fishing from shore in local ponds. I landed two of my biggest fish just this week! Catch and release of course!
Let's go!