3 things to do . . .

Wishing2BFishing · 08-13-08, 02:47 PM

Learn as much as you can from other fisherman and the members on this site.

Learn to use a baitcaster . . . and learn to use it well.

Go join a bassclub (marrying my wife and joining a bassclub are two of the best decisions that I ever made but I am not recommending marriage just the bassclub)

Fishnngolfn · 08-13-08, 02:47 PM

What are some bassclubs in the Birmingham area?

JB · 08-13-08, 03:01 PM

i learned more in a couple of years in a bass club than 12 years prior on my own..best part is exposure to lakes you've never fished and the club has fished it for years

Fishnngolfn · 08-13-08, 03:25 PM

I did an internet search for bass clubs in the Birmingham area and a lot of the clubs look like you need a boat. If I were to join one, I would not be able to fish as often as many of the other members and I would have to tag along with someone else's boat. Not sure if those are the kind of members they would be looking for.

Jim80 · 08-13-08, 04:08 PM

#1 check
#2 check
#3 plan to when my kids get a little older

the only thing i could add to your list is to spend as much time on the water as possible all the knowledge in the world is great but wasted if not being put to use .

MississippiBoy · 08-13-08, 05:45 PM

#1 Working on it. Hopefully won't ever quit.
#2 See above
#3 Maybe some day

bamabassman · 08-13-08, 06:51 PM

ditto to what sissippibowe (yea BO-WE,LMAO) said.

zooker · 08-14-08, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Wishing2BFishing

Learn as much as you can from other fisherman and the members on this site.

Learn to use a baitcaster . . . and learn to use it well.

Go join a bassclub (marrying my wife and joining a bassclub are two of the best decisions that I ever made but I am not recommending marriage just the bassclub)

are ya lookin for the weekend release inmate fishin? since your brown nosin the warden in this thread...

i do recomend a bass club also..although i also recomend once you get to the advance club level spending 5 years minimum as an bfl non boater..you will definatly learn how to put bass in a boat consistantly doing this...

marriage i would not recomend to my worst enemy.imo there is things worst than death marrige is one of them...

zooker

Captmikestarrett · 08-14-08, 08:33 AM

Why a bait caster I ask..

I mean I use them and have for many years but I find a spinning rod far superior if used right. But very few know how to feather, slide, flip with one.
"Challenge your self and learn to cast a big hair bug on a fly rod."

An educated thumb is very handy in combat fishing.

Capt Mike

cassidyta · 08-14-08, 10:40 AM

I would add something to your list. I know I only joined this site recently, but it wasn't till yesterday that I started reading some of the articles. I know that there are some very good fisherman in here who can answer direct questions, but I think that the articles might help a new fisherman understand what it is he needs to ask...

cassidyta · 08-14-08, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zooker

marriage i would not recomend to my worst enemy.imo there is things worst than death marrige is one of them...

zooker

Marriage must be great, why else would I have done it 3 times

zooker · 08-14-08, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

Marriage must be great, why else would I have done it 3 times

thats what happens when the lil bald dude does the thinking for you...

nuff said...

zooker

Wishing2BFishing · 08-14-08, 02:19 PM

Why a bait caster I ask..

CaptMike,

I always used spinning gear until I learned to use a baitcaster. Simply stated, I like the baitcasters better although I still use spinning gear for certain applications. And, I believe that the baitcaster is one of the "tools of the trade" so if you are going to join a bassclub, it is worthwhile to learn how to use the different tools.

Abbeysdad · 08-14-08, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

Marriage must be great, why else would I have done it 3 times

Now folks, here's a fella that just doesn't learn from his mistakes!

Don't listen to me, I've been married to the same woman fer 35 years - I guess I just resist change and hate movin!!!! LOL

Fishnngolfn · 08-14-08, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Abbeysdad

Now folks, here's a fella that just doesn't learn from his mistakes!

Don't listen to me, I've been married to the same woman fer 35 years - I guess I just resist change and hate movin!!!! LOL

I have been married for a short 3 years and with any luck it will last as long as yours and more. And when I say luck, I really mean that I won't do anything stupid to make her want to leave. I definitely got the better of the deal in my marriage.

cassidyta · 08-14-08, 03:05 PM

The first couple of times were 100% youth and a desire to not be alone. I don't count the first one too much because I deployed for 10 months six weeks after the wedding.
I decided to try some thing dumb like Love this time. Been just over 7 years now. I might not make 35, but that is only because I will die of natural causes or she will kill me.

zooker · 08-14-08, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

I might not make 35, but that is only because I will die of natural causes or she will kill me.

i belive hen pecking to be consitder a natural cause..

oh don't get me wrog i have come close to making THAT dumb mistake several times..

i am still free and answer to only my bank account..

zooker

Jim80 · 08-14-08, 06:55 PM

been married myself for 6 years did it young at 21 and never looked back, some win at that game and some lose but i got the better end of the deal imo .

08-13-08, 04:08 PM	#5
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	#1 check #2 check #3 plan to when my kids get a little older the only thing i could add to your list is to spend as much time on the water as possible all the knowledge in the world is great but wasted if not being put to use . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

08-14-08, 08:33 AM	#9
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Why a bait caster I ask.. I mean I use them and have for many years but I find a spinning rod far superior if used right. But very few know how to feather, slide, flip with one. "Challenge your self and learn to cast a big hair bug on a fly rod." An educated thumb is very handy in combat fishing. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

08-14-08, 10:40 AM	#10
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I would add something to your list. I know I only joined this site recently, but it wasn't till yesterday that I started reading some of the articles. I know that there are some very good fisherman in here who can answer direct questions, but I think that the articles might help a new fisherman understand what it is he needs to ask... __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

08-14-08, 03:05 PM	#16
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	The first couple of times were 100% youth and a desire to not be alone. I don't count the first one too much because I deployed for 10 months six weeks after the wedding. I decided to try some thing dumb like Love this time. Been just over 7 years now. I might not make 35, but that is only because I will die of natural causes or she will kill me. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

08-14-08, 06:55 PM	#18
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	been married myself for 6 years did it young at 21 and never looked back, some win at that game and some lose but i got the better end of the deal imo . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

08-13-08, 02:47 PM	#1
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	3 things to do . . . Learn as much as you can from other fisherman and the members on this site. Learn to use a baitcaster . . . and learn to use it well. Go join a bassclub (marrying my wife and joining a bassclub are two of the best decisions that I ever made but I am not recommending marriage just the bassclub)

08-13-08, 02:47 PM	#2
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	What are some bassclubs in the Birmingham area?

08-13-08, 03:01 PM	#3
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	i learned more in a couple of years in a bass club than 12 years prior on my own..best part is exposure to lakes you've never fished and the club has fished it for years

08-13-08, 03:25 PM	#4
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	I did an internet search for bass clubs in the Birmingham area and a lot of the clubs look like you need a boat. If I were to join one, I would not be able to fish as often as many of the other members and I would have to tag along with someone else's boat. Not sure if those are the kind of members they would be looking for.

08-13-08, 05:45 PM	#6
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	#1 Working on it. Hopefully won't ever quit. #2 See above #3 Maybe some day

08-13-08, 06:51 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	ditto to what sissippibowe (yea BO-WE,LMAO) said.

08-14-08, 02:19 PM	#13
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Why a bait caster I ask.. CaptMike, I always used spinning gear until I learned to use a baitcaster. Simply stated, I like the baitcasters better although I still use spinning gear for certain applications. And, I believe that the baitcaster is one of the "tools of the trade" so if you are going to join a bassclub, it is worthwhile to learn how to use the different tools.

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