bigdaddytre81 Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 So, I recently started posting a bit on here and I never took the time to provide a proper introduction, so here goes. My name is Tre, I'm 25, and I live in Georgetown, Kentucky. Currently I work in the automobile industry, but I hope to move on to insurance underwriting in the near future. Until the last two months, I had hardly ever fished in my life. My father is an impatient man and after two trips with many crossed lines and an 8 year old who wouldn't shut up and wanted to eat the hot dog bait, and that was the end of any fishing for a long time. Luckily, he had kept his old poles and was kind enough to give them to me, and so my addiction began. Anyways, I'm glad to have found this site. Its very obvious there are quite a few very knowledgable anglers on this site and I can see my grasp of bass fishing growing exponentially. I'll be the first to admit I still have quite a bit to learn though. Currently, I am on a very tight budget (no boat, no fancy rods/reels just a good ol' Zebco spinning rod), so most of my fishing is limited to wade fishing the Elkhorn Creek. Haven't had too much luck yet, but I'm getting there. In fact, the other day, I almost posted on here to ask if using a curlytail grub as a trailer for a spinnerbait would be effective. Turns out, I didn't need to ask. I managed to pull in a 15 inch smallmouth. Put up one heck of a fight for such a small fish. Shame I forgot the camera, but at least my fiancee and best friend were there to witness the catch. Anyways, I'm glad to be a member of such an active and helpful forum. Tre Quote
Valascus Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Welcome to the best bass fishing forum in all of everdom. You will definately learn a lot here and do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have. There are a lot of knowledgable and experienced anglers who will try their best to answer your questions. And remember there is no such thing as a stupid question. We all like to look at this forum as a fantastic place to learn. Nice job landing that smallie and again welcome! Quote
Tom Bass Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Well Howdy Tre It sounds like you are well on your way to havin' a lot of fun. There is nothing wrong with using Zebco equipment or old tackle. It all works great as long as it's catchin' fish and providin' you with fun, memories and fish. You have caught bass on your equipment, so you are well on your way. Have you ever noticed that shore fishermen cast out from shore but boat fishermen cast in towards shore? Depending on where you fish, the guy on shore might just have the advantage, not to mention less bills. You'll get that boat someday. When you do, you'll cherish the memories of shore fishin'. And, you'll open yourself up to a whole bunch of new adventures in your boat. Enjoy yourself Partner and keep wadin' that creek. Use what you got and have fun! Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 7, 2006 Super User Posted July 7, 2006 This is a super site. Just ask and you will receive an answer. Probably many answers. Check out the library, too. It is loaded with a lot of information. And don't worry about your tackle. You wll start to accumulate stuff like the rest of us and make some mistakes along the way, too. Just go out and have a good time. Quote
Bassassasin12 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome to the forums and get ready to learn so much more than you could ever imagine. Quote
langs15 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome to the boards! Watchout for the baitmonkey as he will stop in your head and then in your wallet pretty soon if you look/post on this forum regularly. Quote
bigdaddytre81 Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome to the boards! Watchout for the baitmonkey as he will stop in your head and then in your wallet pretty soon if you look/post on this forum regularly. Oh, the baitmonkey has already taken hold of me. I can't even walk in K-mart to buy feminine products for my fiancee without having to run back and check their less than adequate fishing section. Plus, I've had many run-ins with the bait monkey having had my tackle box stolen this past month. Well, that and learning the hard way that crankbaits are not the best idea for a creek that's waist deep. Plus I have the darnedest time losing roostertails to that creek. ;D Quote
basser89 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Hey Tre, Welcome to the boards! This is THE BEST bass boards on the net! As others have said, if you have a question, don't be shy! Ask away! There are a bunch of great anglers here that are willing to help out however they can! Sorry to hear about your tackle being stolen and congrats on the smallie! Those little buggers, of whatever size, do put up one heck of a fight! Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted July 7, 2006 Super User Posted July 7, 2006 Tre Welcome to the forum. BTW, Your buying of feminine products may be an example of too much imformation. ;D ;D Quote
NEBassMan Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome...glad to have you here to share in the awesome amount of knowledge of the sport we love, BASS FISHING!! Jason Quote
Super User Hookemdown. Posted July 7, 2006 Super User Posted July 7, 2006 W E L C O M E ! ! ! ! ! Quote
Rattlinrogue Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Welcome Tre.Glad to have you with us.You can learn alot on this site,but don't be afraid to share your knowledge with us.I'm here to have fun,form friendships,and especially to learn more so share your bassin' wisdom too! Again welcome. Quote
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