Super User Fishing Rhino Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Hello all, I'm 66 years old, and live in Westport, MA. In my youth, I was an avid freshwater fisherman. When my job took me to Cape Cod, I began saltwater fishing for Stripers and Bluefish. Also did some freshwater fishing on the Cape as well. We moved back to Westport in 1972, where I continued sportfishing for Stripers and Blues in the waters of Buzzards Bay and Rhode Island Sound. One thing led to another, and I became a commercial lobsterman for over twenty years. As the lobster fishery became overcrowded and overfished, not to mention the onset of shell rot disease, I shifted from lobstering to making fiberglass stock car bodies. That's another story. Anyway, when I finished lobstering, I had no interest in getting out on water of any kind, for any reason. But things and people change. I enjoyed playing golf when I had the opportunity, but with retirement looming on the horizon, and more free time on my hands, I began to think about fresh water fishing as something I could do in my remaining years. While zooming around in a full bore bass boat at 70 or 80 mph did not appeal to me, the idea of applying what I had learned in the years of lobstering to rod and reeling for freshwater fish piqued my interest. So, presently armed with a canoe, three spinning rods and two baitcasters, plus plenty of ammo from the Bass Pro Shops and the local sporting good stores, I renewed my assault on the local stocks of largemouth and smallmouth bass. I look forward to the forum being a valuable resource, and perhaps affording the opportunity to meet some of you in the future. Regards to all, Tom Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Welcome aboard! 8-) Quote
Uncle Leo Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Welcome back, you do not need a Bass Boat with 225 HP on it to find solitude. I say you have it right. Good Luck, Peace and Good Fishing. Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Sounds like you'll be bringing a unique perspective to the boards. Glad to have you here. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Tom, Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 26, 2008 Super User Posted August 26, 2008 Stripper & Blue fish! Hey Russ check this dude out! How Y'all Are? Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted August 26, 2008 Super User Posted August 26, 2008 Welcome, You and LowBudgetHookers should get along fine. He's a blue/striper transplant as well. Quote
pafishslayer Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I think you've found the right place. Welcome, Mike Quote
skillet Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Great intro and WELCOME to the forums!!! As Ever, skillet Quote
Certified Public Angler Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Welcome to the good life ;D good to meet you. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted August 26, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted August 26, 2008 Welcome Home! Quote
JShrock07 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Welcome to the best site on the net!!!! Quote
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