Fishin-Psyantist Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Saw a website name across the back window of a pickup here in town sitting in front of a sporting goods store. Decided to check it out and found it to be a local fishing tournament website. It had a link posted for this website. Did not know so much bass fishing information existed, so I joined in September of 07. I enjoy reading the forums and posting some too. Hope to be as much of a help to BR future members to come as those here today have been a great help to me. Ive got alot to learn though. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted January 16, 2008 Super User Posted January 16, 2008 It was just another day at work, surfin the web for porn when I accidentally typed a b in fornt of my interest of the day. Lo and behold there was this strange light that filled the room and music that sounded like............angels singing. with trembling fingers I opened up the website and my life was changed forever. And that's the absolute truth bud. I have read a lot of funny stuff this year but I have to give you the top honor in making me fall out of my seat. I literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD!! I found this place October 17, 2006 by Google on bass info. I lurked until March 2007. I am really glad I joined. I feel like I missed out on something if I don't get to check it out at least once a day. Always a blast coming here. Thanks guys and gals!! Quote
skillet Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Looked up a certain TV fisherman's name and took a look at the forum on his site. Didn't really care for the way things were handled there. Went looking for something else and found BFR. Must have lurked for a year, thinking it was gonna turn into the same as the afore mentioned site. Never came across anything like that! Finally bit the bullet in Jan. of last year and found out that I had friends that I had never met... As Ever, skillet Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 It was just another day at work, surfin the web for porn when I accidentally typed a b in fornt of my interest of the day. Lo and behold there was this strange light that filled the room and music that sounded like............angels singing. with trembling fingers I opened up the website and my life was changed forever. And that's the absolute truth bud. Wow avid I am bawling laughing Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Like some others, I was searching Google for information on bass fishing, and I came across a couple articles that brought me to this site. I immediately saved the site because of the number of articles, and I didn't even know that there was a forum until a couple of weeks later. I started reading, was totally impressed by the amount of info, and the rest is history. I couldn't believe the number of active posters on the site, and when I first posted, within an hour or two there were like 8 or 10 responses, which was a huge change from the first bass forum I joined. Anyway, thanks to everyone for such a tremendous site, especially Glen and the mods. I've learned so much, and I can't wait til spring comes and I can apply all of my new knowledge to chase the bigger bass. Another thing, since joining the site and reading all of the posts in the tackle and rods and reels section, I've spent a ton of money upgrading all of my equipment; equipment I never knew existed ;D Quote
Grandpa Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I found this place after I moved to a home near a lake. I had always enjoyed fishing but was getting discouraged after not doing as well as the locals. Now that I found BR I am one of the guys people are asking for advice. Still not much of a poster here but I sure enjoy all of the information. Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 16, 2008 Super User Posted January 16, 2008 Another thing, since joining the site and reading all of the posts in the tackle and rods and reels section, I've spent a ton of money upgrading all of my equipment; equipment I never knew existed ;D Don 't blame me, you ask I reply and that 's it. Quote
Terry_ Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I found the articles one day last summer while looking for any info I could find to help me become a better angler. I read articles for days and days. When I finally checked out the forums I liked what I saw and signed up. Been hanging around and learnig ever since. I wish I could thank a few individual members but I can't name just a few. I feel I am able to take something from almost every post I read. Thanks guys! Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 17, 2008 Super User Posted January 17, 2008 Dammit Avid, you beat to the punch! > Quote
dave Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Searched bass fishing back in late 2004, came across the site. Joined in Jan. 2005. I too like 5bass was one of the first few hundred to join. There were a couple of guys that used to post all of the time. One I think was BigBill and one was a young kid that posted a lot. (can't remember his name) I always wonder if they are still around, at least looking and not posting. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 17, 2008 Super User Posted January 17, 2008 Searched bass fishing back in late 2004, came across the site. Joined in Jan. 2005. I too like 5bass was one of the first few hundred to join. There were a couple of guys that used to post all of the time. One I think was BigBill and one was a young kid that posted a lot. (can't remember his name) I always wonder if they are still around, at least looking and not posting. That young kid was Nick Barr. He still comes around every once in a while. He is a sponsored tournament angler now. He even has a boat sponsor. http://www.nickbarrfishing.com/ Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 17, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 17, 2008 Let's see, "How did I find out about this site?" Hmmm...... let me think.... OH! That's right! When I THOUGHT about it! LOL!! Thanks for the kind words, guys. I truly appreciate it. The mods, Ghoti, and I work hard on this site every day. But we wouldn't do it if we didn't enjoy it. Hearing your comments and kudos really makes it all worth while! If you're interested, here's how it all began Quote
dave Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Searched bass fishing back in late 2004, came across the site. Joined in Jan. 2005. I too like 5bass was one of the first few hundred to join. There were a couple of guys that used to post all of the time. One I think was BigBill and one was a young kid that posted a lot. (can't remember his name) I always wonder if they are still around, at least looking and not posting. That young kid was Nick Barr. He still comes around every once in a while. He is a sponsored tournament angler now. He even has a boat sponsor. http://www.nickbarrfishing.com/ I think I remember Nick's name from back then. I think this might have been someone different. It might have been Will. Profile says he is 20 now. Quote
Masshole Mike Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 It was just another day at work, surfin the web for porn when I accidentally typed a b in fornt of my interest of the day. Lo and behold there was this strange light that filled the room and music that sounded like............angels singing. with trembling fingers I opened up the website and my life was changed forever. And that's the absolute truth bud. seriously one of the funniest things i've ever read! like many others i googled "bass fishing" and ended up here, lurked for a while and started posting once i realized this site isn't full of idiots and @55holes. i can't believe the amount of info i've learned in the few months i've been here. i also can't believe the amount of money i've spent on gear in those months.... this really is the most informative and well-maintained forum i've ever been a part of. props to the mods and especially to glenn. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted January 18, 2008 Super User Posted January 18, 2008 Articles. I think I have read all of the articles that aren't tournament strategy type articles. I sifned up on the forums in the spring and lurked until I had a really good trip and couldn't help but brag a little. As for me, if RoLo, Catt, or Randall, writes it, I pay attention! Quote
ba7ss3in Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Googled bassfishing and just started yesterday but have read lots of post for awhile now . Also wanted to meet people that loved to bassfish/fish as much as I do. Now that I have a desk job I can browse the net. Quote
Mobydick Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 I found out about this site from basser89. He mentioned it and I checked it out, and here I am! I agree this is the best bass fishing forums on the web! Quote
Dean Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Found out about this site from some people over on the Basspro.com forums. This site is awesome!!! Quote
fooman Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Been reading the articles on here for a while then just recently stumbled in to the forum... THIS PLACE IS GREAT!! I especialy like the boating forum..Everythings discussed from kayaks and canoes to big bass boats..its not just focused on the $50,000 bass boats but everything.. Keep up the good post's guys Quote
2000WHITEGMC Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Google did the trick for me and now I am addicted. If the boss knew how much time I spend on here he'd flip. Keep it up guys Quote
ABC123 Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Well, I was an active member of a general fishing forum, a Walleye fishing forum, and local (state) forum. I got kicked off the local forum becouse it seems that you were entitled to an opinion, as long as it was the same as the long time posters. Whether they were right or wrong. The Walleye forum posted a poll on whether the forum should be open to registered members only, becouse of all the unregistered posting garbage. The vast majority said to leave it open to all the unregistered people to post too. I had enough and left. I was down to a nice general forum, but not many active members. I wanted to raise my Bass fishing another level or two and did a Yahoo search. This site came up as an active one, so I joined. So far, pretty darn good. 8-) Quote
FivePoundBluegill Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 It was just another day at work, surfin the web for porn when I accidentally typed a b in fornt of my interest of the day. Lo and behold there was this strange light that filled the room and music that sounded like............angels singing. with trembling fingers I opened up the website and my life was changed forever. And that's the absolute truth bud. Avid you realy do make me laugh. You are probably the most entertaining member of the forums. You always have funny stuff to say. Quote
FivePoundBluegill Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Also you know your addicted to this site when you are a senior member and have been on the forum for less than a year..... Quote
Dean Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 It was just another day at work, surfin the web for porn when I accidentally typed a b in fornt of my interest of the day. Lo and behold there was this strange light that filled the room and music that sounded like............angels singing. with trembling fingers I opened up the website and my life was changed forever. And that's the absolute truth bud. Avid you realy do make me laugh. You are probably the most entertaining member of the forums. You always have funny stuff to say. LMAO Avid that was great Quote
lsmith500 Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Found the site in a search. Definately like what I see so far and look forward to learning more Quote
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