JbroBass Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 As a kid and into my early twenties fishing was my thing. I fished for most local species both fresh and saltwater, but bass fishing (LM. SM, stripers) was always my favorite. Eventually I got into rock and ice climbing and only fished sporadically over the last 25 years, certainly less than once per year on average. I recently took my dad out on a few short trips to Maine while he can still do it physically, met a bunch of nice guys that had some beautiful bass boats and were caught up on all the latest techniques, and seem to have caught the fishing bug again myself. I was very close to purchasing a bass boat, but since this would also require purchasing a new tow vehicle, I decided to step back and make sure I'm really into it again before making such a large financial commitment. So instead of the bass boat I just purchased a NuCanoe Unlimited kayak. I have at least some experience in whitewater and ocean kayaks, so I think kayaking will be a good choice for me. I plan to spend the winter outfitting the boat, getting in shape and working on flexibility, and then really start the kayak fishing learning process next year. I'm also going to spend a few bucks going out locally with a bass guide to accelerate the learning process, particularly with electronics and breaking down lakes. And I'll probably take at least one fishing vacation, most likely for smallies somewhere to the north. I've signed up to the forum because I have a ton of questions about gear, sonar, techniques, outfitting, etc. So many things have changed that I was unaware of that it's crazy. I've only recently even heard of soft frogs, swim jigs, paddletails, flukes, senko worms, chatterbaits, etc. plus all the various new rigging techniques. Braid and fluoro lines are also new to me and the spot lock feature on trolling motors is mind blowing too. Hopefully I won't ask too many stupid questions in the coming months, and I'll certainly appreciate any help and advice over the coming years. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 9, 2021 Super User Posted October 9, 2021 Hello and welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Intro A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User GaryH Posted October 9, 2021 Super User Posted October 9, 2021 Welcome aboard Jbro. 1 Quote
Super User ATA Posted October 9, 2021 Super User Posted October 9, 2021 welcome to Bassresource 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted October 9, 2021 Super User Posted October 9, 2021 Hello @JbroBass from Northern California! Welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted October 9, 2021 Super User Posted October 9, 2021 Hello and welcome to the forum. 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted October 10, 2021 Super User Posted October 10, 2021 I'm in NH as well. Welcome. 1 Quote
JbroBass Posted October 10, 2021 Author Posted October 10, 2021 Thanks all for the nice welcome. @deaknh03 I grew up in Methuen so I'm somewhat familiar with your favorite lake as well as a few others in the area like Big Island and Canobie. Don't have any idea how it is now, but Canobie was amazing 30 years ago, even if it was always a pain to launch due to off and on restrictions at the boat ramp. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted October 10, 2021 Super User Posted October 10, 2021 1 minute ago, JbroBass said: Thanks all for the nice welcome. @deaknh03 I grew up in Methuen so I'm somewhat familiar with your favorite lake as well as a few others in the area like Big Island and Canobie. Don't have any idea how it is now, but Canobie was amazing 30 years ago, even if it was always a pain to launch due to off and on restrictions at the boat ramp. The ramp is now gated and windham residents only get keys. Quote
JbroBass Posted October 10, 2021 Author Posted October 10, 2021 I'm not surprised. I was able to use the ramp a few times before they restricted it, and then I was stuck putting in a canoe at a little electric utility spot (or something like that) on the roadside north of the amusement park. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 11, 2021 Global Moderator Posted October 11, 2021 Welcome! 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 11, 2021 Super User Posted October 11, 2021 Welcome aboard! ?? 1 Quote
ArthurLK11 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Welcome. I spent two years living in Rindge and Jaffrey. Really wish I would've fished more while I lived there. Absolutely beautiful area with plenty of water. 1 Quote
PourMyOwn Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 19 hours ago, ArthurLK11 said: Welcome. I spent two years living in Rindge and Jaffrey. Really wish I would've fished more while I lived there. Absolutely beautiful area with plenty of water. That's my neck of the woods. Quote
Super User NHBull Posted October 13, 2021 Super User Posted October 13, 2021 Live Free or Die! Welcome! 1 Quote
ArthurLK11 Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 6 hours ago, PourMyOwn said: That's my neck of the woods. Nice. I did my graduate work at Franklin Pierce University. Fished Pearly Pond a ton. I wish I would've explored all the creeks and rivers more. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted October 30, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted October 30, 2021 Welcome home! We're glad you're here. 1 Quote
LadiMopar Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Welcome from N. Central Bassachusetts! I fish up over the border occasionally...Surry Mountain Lake has some great smallies. LM 1 Quote
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