bkraig4life Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Hi to all! After a ten year down period, just recaught the fishin bug. I'm 39 years and a few months young. I loved fishing as a kid and and am now restarting that passion all over again! As a youngster around 7 groing up in San Diego, my first experience came at a little lake with a stick and some line with cheese trying to catch a catfish. It worked just fine till I pulled him in and grabbed around the body, Ouch! Then got my Pocket fisherman for my summer trips to Texas to visit Grand Parents. My brother and I would go to creeks and Perdinalis river to fish, not much luck but fun. When they moved to northern Texas the fishing and summers were more productive. (Still using the Pocket Fisherman) My brother and I would go to the Brazos river and were introduced to Gar. Lots of Gar heads lying on the banks, guessed that no one wanted to touch them! Icaught only one but was still a good memory! The Grand Parents bought a cattle farm with 3 ponds and little creek near by. While still using the Pocket Fisherman and live grass hoppers, started nailing cat fish, much fun! A couple years later on the next trip, my Uncle was loading pond with bass, Wow what an amazing time I had! Using Rapala Jointed minnow and Knocking them out! One bass was two forearm lengths long, and fat! Best fishing day of my life. Never went back to Texas after that, moved to Pennsylvania as a teenager, and fished a little here and there for whatever would bite. Started bow hunting after that, and then fizzled out all together as a working dad with girls and new passions. Last year my bud got me to start fishing again and had a great time! The only problem is January and I dont want to ice fish! Its COLD! I did alot of fishing last year (for me 2-3 times a week alot!) Most of the time using plastic baits on my old spinning gear (no more Pocket fisherman). Tryed a baitcaster at the end of the season and was a great time! Oh, I backlashed it, frontlashed and birdneasted it in everyway imageinable but was so fun! When I got thumb right and threw it right I was very surprised with the length and accuracy. I just bought a Citica E with a Prodigy split handle rod and was throwing it in the back yard yesterday. I had a blast practicing and snagging on pieces of ice in the yard. Surprisingly a lot less of a mess on the spool. I just cant wait for the ice to go away and the fishing to start again! Sorry to ramble on, but you decided to read this! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 30, 2009 Super User Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome aboard! You bought a great reel, I'm sure you will really like it, too! 8-) Quote
bkraig4life Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks and oh by the way I am a noob here and know jack about fishin, but am having a good time! Quote
Btech Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 You'll be a pro in no time with this bord - I started out knowing nothing and now im 30X better thanks to the awsome members here Welcome to the best Bass Site on the Net! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 30, 2009 Super User Posted January 30, 2009 Spend some time in the BassResource.com Library, "Fishing Articles" and "Tacklebox" at the top of the page. We have an extensive collection of tips that are written for both newbies and seasoned anglers. I think you will find the topics to be both interesting and helpful. Good luck! 8-) Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted January 30, 2009 Super User Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome to BR Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 30, 2009 Super User Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome to the family Quote
bkraig4life Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks for all the good stuff, been reading for only a month, but you guys know your shiiite! Cant wait for the thaw! Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 31, 2009 Super User Posted January 31, 2009 Welcome. Keep those questions coming. We are here to help you in any way we can. Quote
Big-O Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Welcome and wade right in.... Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
LAO162 Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Sounds like its too late for you to retreat. You're hooked (again). I started fishing again a couple years ago. Even though I don't get much time at the water, I now spend more time thinking about fishing than my other vices. I guess that's a good thing It's great that you have a good friend to fish with you, that will only enhance your experience. Have fun!! Leon Quote
Calcutta Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Hooray! A fellow yard caster. I practice with my fly rod in the yard all the time to keep good at it.Were glad youre here. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 2, 2009 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 2, 2009 Welcome Home! Quote
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