New here...how goes it everyone

[USMCbassman]

Thought I'd introduce myself, stumbled upon the forum while do some research on reels for crankbaits, looked around, read a lot and decided I liked what I saw within the forum.

Anyways a little about me: I grew up in SE Kansas, lived to fish (did it every chance I got and entered any tournament I could), competed in powerlifting, played softball and then left for the military. I've been in the Corps for 15 years now (counting down those last 5 so I can retire), a husband and father of 3. My oldest daughter loves to fish and is my fishing partner on the weekends and any chance we get to go. I grew up fishing in farm ponds, rivers, table rock lake and grand lake. When I'm not working or hanging out with the family or fishing I will jump on the motorcycle and go for a ride or head up to the mountains to do a little snowboarding. If I'm back home and the time is right I'm all about sitting in the trees and hoping for a shot on a turkey.

I currently live in SoCal and have for many years, I just got a taste of the big SoCal lakes last weekend during a tourny and can't wait to get out on some of these again and slay some more bass. My pride and joy of fishing right now is my Kistler rod with a curado on it for frogs and jigs granted I was highly disappointed when I seen the made in China sticker on it (my rod that is). Another story after I have a moment to talk with Trey Kistler as he didn't want to discuss it over email. I love it when bass bust top water baits. I don't own a boat, but will one day!

Some may notice the IH logo as my avatar pic, I drive and love IH Scouts too. Some say I have ADD, I just say I have a lot of interests...LOL.

Anyways, I look forward to meeting some of you all and learning what I can. Great site, keep up the good work and I hope y'all have a great and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Shane