Bassin_0502 Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Hi all, Seems that starting an Intro thread has become the rule so here goes.... Reasonably capable salt water guy, Stripers, Tautog (Blackfish), flounder, etc. Some surf too Just started fresh water bass fishing end of last season in my canoe. Love it so went to something more stable this season, one of those Pelican bass hunters. Having a great time, even though no bass until...last time out on a Rattle Trap near shore, hit it as soon as it hit the water. Took a couple of jumps too, lots of fun. Toward the end of the day, shifted in the boat and splash goes one of my rods...naturally only had a topwater on one and a small jig on the third. Could I get them to sink so I could 'fish' my only baitcasting set out...not on your life! So I add split shot to the jig, and start trolling. After about 20 or so passes, I figure I'm going to pack it in, hey what the heck, caught my first bass today even though I did lose a rig. Besides read all about the Bait Monkey on this fantastic forum! Maybe I'll just go buy me a new one. Just then my rod picked up the tension and here she comes to the surface! Even though it was a cheap reel I still figured I had one heck of a great day. Besides, I cut out of work on a half day, what could be better. Just want to thank all of you experienced posters out there, the knowledge and learnings that you offer are invaluable to complete newbies like me. I get as much as I can, clearly some subtleties are lost such as how the heck do I know if my rod is a crankin rod or a worm rod or my jiggin rod or.....Look at all the fun stuff that's still in store for me! Thanks again all Bassin0502 (or John, at least I can remember that) Quote
Pond-Pro Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Sounds like you had an interesting day catching your first bass. ! Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted May 2, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted May 2, 2008 Welcome Aboard! Quote
skillet Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Nothing to apologize for! It's good to find out a little about new members. WELCOME ... As Ever, skillet Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted May 2, 2008 Super User Posted May 2, 2008 Welcome to the forum. It's not a rule to introduce yourself but we do like it when it happens. It gives us a chance to get to know you and welcome you to our huge family. Join in and have a ball. This is the best bass fishing forum there is and you will soon find that out. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Howdy!! Stripers, Blacks and flounder......SAY WHEN!! Quote
b@ssman Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Welcome...sorry to hear about the lost rig. Maybe you could snag it with a DD crackbait or jigging spoon. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 2, 2008 Super User Posted May 2, 2008 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you got your rig back. Quote
Popeye Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 A hearty WELCOME to the BR Forums - the BEST bass fishing site on the Net, IMO. IF I read your initial post correctly, you WERE able to snag the rig you lost overboard(??). If so, I'd say you indeed did have a great day out - your first bass catch and a retrieval of your lost rig. Congratulations! Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted May 2, 2008 Super User Posted May 2, 2008 Hi all, Seems that starting an Intro thread has become the rule so here goes.... Reasonably capable salt water guy, Stripers, Tautog (Blackfish), flounder, etc. Some surf too Just started fresh water bass fishing end of last season in my canoe. Love it so went to something more stable this season, one of those Pelican bass hunters. Having a great time, even though no bass until...last time out on a Rattle Trap near shore, hit it as soon as it hit the water. Took a couple of jumps too, lots of fun. Toward the end of the day, shifted in the boat and splash goes one of my rods...naturally only had a topwater on one and a small jig on the third. Could I get them to sink so I could 'fish' my only baitcasting set out...not on your life! So I add split shot to the jig, and start trolling. After about 20 or so passes, I figure I'm going to pack it in, hey what the heck, caught my first bass today even though I did lose a rig. Besides read all about the Bait Monkey on this fantastic forum! Maybe I'll just go buy me a new one. Just then my rod picked up the tension and here she comes to the surface! Even though it was a cheap reel I still figured I had one heck of a great day. Besides, I cut out of work on a half day, what could be better. Just want to thank all of you experienced posters out there, the knowledge and learnings that you offer are invaluable to complete newbies like me. I get as much as I can, clearly some subtleties are lost such as how the heck do I know if my rod is a crankin rod or a worm rod or my jiggin rod or.....Look at all the fun stuff that's still in store for me! Thanks again all Bassin0502 (or John, at least I can remember that) Welcome, and i'm not sure any of us qualify as experienced posters. Just some of us have a little more time. Enjoy the forum Quote
ba7ss3in Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Welcome aboard. I had to go for a little swim to retrieve one of my rigs once. I was going to leave it but the wife asked "How much did it cost?" and then she said " You better get wet!" lol. Only a $100 bucks. Quote
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