New Members/lurkers, introduce yourself!

[JB]

Since some people have an opinion that bassfishin' forum isn't 'friendly', I suggest creating the New Members forum to be a regular spot of welcoming. I agree that General Discussion has been pretty heated in the past several weeks, but hopefully, with the instituting of the New Members forum, people will post here to get themselves introduced and started off in calm waters before swimming with the sharks.
Hopefully Kevin can make this post as a "sticky"

[Andy K]

Well I'll go first. My name is Andy Klingerman and I am 29 years old.
I've lived in Southwest Mi my hole life and have grown up fishing a little bit of everything.
The last 3-4 years I have been strickly fishing bass. This year I started fishing some small local tournaments. I have found out that i have alot to learn.
My first tourney me and my partner got skunked. My partner then bailed on me. Since then i hooked up with a guy that i work with that has been showing me some new tricks and techs.
We fished our first tounament together 2 weeks ago and finished 6th out of 18 boats.
We have another one this weekend and it suppose to be raining so I'm pretty nervous about that.
Any tips for fishing in the rain would be great.
Thanks, Andy

[Rebbasser]

Good idea, JB.

Welcome to the forum, Andy!

Fishing in the rain can be real productive. The lower light wil pull fish away from cover and the rain adds oxygen. I've done well with just about any kind of bait. Plus, there won't be near as many folks on the water. PnJ-another member here-is the rain guru. I'm sure he'll chime in.

[flbassman]

In the rain, I have personally done quite well on both a zara spook and a buzzbait. Welcome to the site!

[Vabass22]

My turn, I am 14, and just started fishing recently, I don't have a boat, but someteimes I go out with friends on their boats, or rent a boat.

[JB]

Thanks for the intro's and WELCOME aboard...don't bring any banannas rofl

[PowerBass]

Welcome to Bassfishin.com, hope ya like it here!

[kevin85193]

Names Kevin, 21, from East Brunswick, NJ. I just got back into fishing last year, and recently acquired a boat. I was sick and tired of fishing from land! Still waiting on the tow hitch for my jeep!! Haven't gone out that much this summer, but the boat will change everything

[lizardsrule]

Welcome to all the new folks. Everyone can get testy from time to time. But for the most part we have a fun time, and also seem to learn a few things along the way. All folks interested in Bassin are welcome here. Have fun, enjoy the forum, and fish as much as you can. JB who said this wasn't a friendly forum, I need to go kick the , oh never mind LOL.

Lizards

[crankybait]

East brunswick? you're about 1/2 an hour away from me! if your ever in monmouth, let me know.

[Bill Couch]

Hi, the name is obvious have been bass fishing for along time but haven't seriously in about 5 yrs. Spend most of my time striper fishing along the NJ coast but occassionally I venture out in the ponds. Used to fish local tournys and was a fannatic when I was younger. Still a fannatic but usually trying to see what I can catch with the fly rod. Heres an old pic.

[crankybait]

and what part in NJ are you from? have you ever striper fished at Sandy Hook?

[ToPwAt'R GuY]

Welcome to all the new members.

[bassintom]

welcome all.......kevin and bill,2 more jersey anglers...we may be almost caught up to them fla.boys.
as you've already probably noticed,the crap gets really deep in here sometimes.a good pair of chest waders may help.but i doubt it.
watch out for that bassintom guy.he gets a little rowdy when he hits the bottle.lmao!(hic)

[Bill Couch]

crankybait, I'm in Salem Co. and no have not fished the hook. I fish in Cape May, have a summer place there and will be fishing for stripers tomorrow night with the fly rod.

[crankybait]

I see... cape May is a blast. Have tons of fun, and good luck. You really should come fish the hook sometime, its a nice place.

[bassintom]

stinky,before i go to the hook again i'll be sure to find out if you'll be there..if you are,i'll cancel my trip..lmao!

[Bill Couch]

crankybait, I have a friend who fishes there and it sounds great. There are alot of places that would love to fish, problem is with three kids and bow season coming up not enough time. I fish from April til end of Oct every weekend in the salt and usually three times a week after work in the pads.

[kevin85193]

Originally Posted by crankybait

East brunswick? you're about 1/2 an hour away from me! if your ever in monmouth, let me know.

hah, I was just in monmouth tonight. Went to a little car meet right by monmouth mall :0

[crankybait]

Bill- Being a kid i know i can take tons of time... Well, the hook, point pleasant, and wildwoods are all great. hopefuly you'll get there one day.

monmouth mall... 10 minute drive from here. Have you ever fished Manasquan reservoir? Great place... I never caught there but I've seen giant bass from there.

And Tom, all joking asides, I think it would be a pleasure if I ever got to fish with you. You may not think the same of me, but hey when fishing i put on my serious face

[Vabass22]

Is that little yellow one your seerious face?

[crankybait]

erm actually that's my happy face, but yes you could call it that.
[joking] here is my real serious face- [/joking]

[bassintom]

bill,did you catch my fish?

[crankybait]

um i see no pic... but i see the top is in hindi, obviously another brown guy like me ... my serious face is the one in my av.

[bassintom]

i had a feeling this wouldn't work too good....trolls don't want to intro themselves....i thank and welcome the members that have used it.

has bassdork22 been reincarnated yet?.............i think so..different name,same troll.

WELCOME again to all the new members that that have introduced themselves and filled out their profile.