Just sayin' hi

Old Hooker · 09-13-10, 01:00 AM

Thought I would stop lurking and jump in with both feet. My name is Jim and I live in East Tennessee. I was a bass fishing fool through the 80's and early 90's, but two teenage boys and my job took over. Earlier this year I decided to start pursuing my passion again. Having a lot more free time while I'm home and a much better job make it more fun now. I drive a 18 wheeler and am only home on Monday and Tuesday, but I will stop in a run off at the mouth about my favorite pass time every chance I get.

nmanley · 09-13-10, 01:49 AM

Welcome aboard Driver.
Your past is similar to mine in respect to previous fishing and family/job putting a break in fishing.
I'm loving the time on the water again after getting over the shock of tackle prices.

I have my Class A and drove for my fathers used heavy equipment business only on the side but not since late 90's.
Government job kept me off the water.

Bubba_Bruiser · 09-13-10, 02:14 AM

Welcome to the place to be O'Hook, glad you could stop in. I too have 3 little boys that limits my water time, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Old Hooker · 09-13-10, 09:54 AM

Bubba, my little boys are now 27 and 24, with the youngest being in the Army in South Korea.

I've got two grand sons that are 4 and 3.

Nmanley, my government job was what got me started bassin'. Mid 80's I was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK for about 18 months and that place had some killer fishing. I would love to go back there for about a week and see if it's still as good. And I know what you mean about the tackle prices.

Jrob78 · 09-13-10, 10:32 AM

Welcome aboard Jim, glad to have you!

bamabassman · 09-13-10, 04:55 PM

first of all.....i GOTTA tell ya man..that name is the BOMB!!! hahahaha, i thought we had a bot here or something when i read the head line, BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA. then i thought ol bassinbandit shipped a show gal from vegas here or somehting. i am STILL laughing at it, LOVE THE NAME MAN!!!

now, (still giggling), WELCOME TO THE BEST FISHING SITE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. i think you are gonna fit in real nice around here.

Old Hooker · 09-20-10, 10:26 AM

What can I say Bama? When I went to sign up it just popped in my head. (It's scarey when things do that!)

HarveysMinnow · 09-20-10, 05:51 PM

Welcome, Jim, and there's nothing wrong with being an old hooker, so long as you're not worn out.

It's definitely the free time that makes fishing worth living for. Just remember, it's like somebody else said: "Work is for people who don't know how to fish."

Glad you decided to jump in and join the fun.

.

Vegasspider · 09-21-10, 02:38 PM

Welcome I sure you will like it here. The best Bass Fishing board on the net.

woody · 09-21-10, 05:57 PM

Welcome to the site, Jim.

East Tennessee, that sure is a beautiful part of the Country, very scenic. Looking forward to seeing some pics. We love pictures.

-Mark

09-13-10, 01:00 AM	#1
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	Just sayin' hi Thought I would stop lurking and jump in with both feet. My name is Jim and I live in East Tennessee. I was a bass fishing fool through the 80's and early 90's, but two teenage boys and my job took over. Earlier this year I decided to start pursuing my passion again. Having a lot more free time while I'm home and a much better job make it more fun now. I drive a 18 wheeler and am only home on Monday and Tuesday, but I will stop in a run off at the mouth about my favorite pass time every chance I get. __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

09-13-10, 01:49 AM	#2
nmanley BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Daleville, AL Posts: 265	Welcome aboard Driver. Your past is similar to mine in respect to previous fishing and family/job putting a break in fishing. I'm loving the time on the water again after getting over the shock of tackle prices. I have my Class A and drove for my fathers used heavy equipment business only on the side but not since late 90's. Government job kept me off the water. __________________ 2015 Triton 18 TRX, Evinrude 200HP

09-13-10, 02:14 AM	#3
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Welcome to the place to be O'Hook, glad you could stop in. I too have 3 little boys that limits my water time, but I wouldn't have it any other way. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

09-13-10, 09:54 AM	#4
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	Bubba, my little boys are now 27 and 24, with the youngest being in the Army in South Korea. I've got two grand sons that are 4 and 3. Nmanley, my government job was what got me started bassin'. Mid 80's I was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK for about 18 months and that place had some killer fishing. I would love to go back there for about a week and see if it's still as good. And I know what you mean about the tackle prices. __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

09-13-10, 10:32 AM	#5
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Welcome aboard Jim, glad to have you! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

09-13-10, 04:55 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	first of all.....i GOTTA tell ya man..that name is the BOMB!!! hahahaha, i thought we had a bot here or something when i read the head line, BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA. then i thought ol bassinbandit shipped a show gal from vegas here or somehting. i am STILL laughing at it, LOVE THE NAME MAN!!! now, (still giggling), WELCOME TO THE BEST FISHING SITE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. i think you are gonna fit in real nice around here. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

09-20-10, 10:26 AM	#7
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	What can I say Bama? When I went to sign up it just popped in my head. (It's scarey when things do that!) __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

09-20-10, 05:51 PM	#8
HarveysMinnow BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central NC Posts: 224	Welcome, Jim, and there's nothing wrong with being an old hooker, so long as you're not worn out. It's definitely the free time that makes fishing worth living for. Just remember, it's like somebody else said: "Work is for people who don't know how to fish." Glad you decided to jump in and join the fun. . __________________ It's time for less talk and more fishing!

09-21-10, 02:38 PM	#9
Vegasspider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 570	Welcome I sure you will like it here. The best Bass Fishing board on the net.

09-21-10, 05:57 PM	#10
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Welcome to the site, Jim. East Tennessee, that sure is a beautiful part of the Country, very scenic. Looking forward to seeing some pics. We love pictures. -Mark

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