Can Dreams Come True??

[bassmasterva]

I dont know if they do but I am just getting into starting to take my fishing to the next level and I am determined to prove that I can compete and win with the best anglers in the country! Its all about confidence, learning bass as a species, and spending as much time on the water as possible! I will show everyone.. that dreams can come true! Whether your a seasoned pro or a beginner that has fished and studied fishing all your life! Fishing is my passion and its what I want to do with my life! Compete, win, and continue to successful at it!

[roadwarrior]

Good luck!

[Sam]

To prove that you are ready to move to the next level have you fished any of the BFL tournaments or B.A.S.S. Northern Opens?

Are you a member of an affiliated B.A.S.S.or FLW bass club where you can make the Virginia Six-Man Team and fish at the next level.

If you are really that good you need to fish the Northern Opens so you can qualify for the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Classic.

Tell us about your equipment. What type of boat and electronics? Do you have the Hydrowave? What brands of rods and reels do you use? What line is your favorite? What are your favorite techniques?

Are you better on lakes or rivers?

What is your education level? Can you speak well and master the King's English? Have you graduated college? What is your profession? Do you have the financial resources to travel across the country prefishing and fishnig bass tournaments for both B.A.S.S. and FLW?

Do you have any sponsors? Are you married? Any kids?

saying you are ready to move up to the next level sounds easy. But you need the financial resourses, equipment and family support to make it. If your girlfriend, wife or mother is an obstacle than you have BIG problems.

So let us know more about you. Maybe we can give you some help on the bodies of water you will be fishing.

Hope to see you in the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Classic one day. Good luck and all the best for a successful bass fishing career.

[Sam]

P.S. Matthew, thank you for your service to our country. It is guys like you that allow us to enjoy bass fishing.

Being a "nonboater" is a pain. You will get back boated by others, especially the pros.

Try to fish as many Opens and BFL tournaments that you can. The more tournament expreience you have will make you a better angler.

Just remember, until you have your own boat you will be at a distinct disadvantage so start looking on Craig's List and speak with others in a local bass club as there are bass boats for sale starting in the fall and you can get some good deals.

Now go out there and kick some fanny! And that's an order!!!!

Sam

US Army

1st Lt.

Viet Nam Vet

[Sam]

P.S.S. One more suggestion. Try to find a copy of Ike's book, Fishing on the Edge, and read what he says about how he became a bass pro. Very interesting read.

[bassmasterva]

Thanks you Sam! You have really opened my eyes to all the things that are really involved in this sport. I am like a sponge right now, soaking up all the information possible! I dont have any obstacles(no wife, kids) but financially, I am not ready to hit the road full throttle. I am currently trying to get my equipment and tackle built up and a bass boat will be next. 1 Step at a time is how im trying to do it. Im 25 and I dont know if that's too old or too young to start but I am very determined to make it to the pro's. I will be looking for the book and Yes I am a B.A.S.S member. I am glad someone kinda asked me all that stuff because now I know that there is much more to it than just hitting the water and fishing. I've always been a decent fisherman but now it's time to get serious and do what I have to to make it! Thank you again!

P.S. Thank you for your service, It's guys like you that inspired me to even join and serve as an Infantryman! I salute all my Vets and even know I went to Iraq and witnessed some life changing events, I can only imagine the things you went through! So thank you again and I hope to meet you one day and shake your hand!

[bluenitrouscoupe]

I'm about your same age (26) and I have similar goals. I have a boat that I think I can complete with(2005 triton tr186) its just needs major upgrades like the electronics but my goal is to fish in a bass club for a couple more years then fish the B.F.L BAMA. Just know that you can do it and don't let anyone discourage you from your dreams. Mike "Ike" Iaconilli is my ideal THANKS IKE