I'm not one to play games to register
Feb 12, 2020 21:13:43 #
TeMo
Loc: Lubbock TX area
With 22 yrs of military service I find registration ok but the b.s. afterwards totally useless. I joined because i was an avid fisherman (pond style) before i entered military service. Now, with 5 grandchildren, I'm trying to get back into fishing. My main concern is for my sons and then their children.
Buffalo Springs Lake is all we have near us and I have been reviewing this site for help in my losing 30 yrs of fishing experience. I am acquiring my favorite Johnson reels from my era and it doesn't bother me that people with baitcaster point and talk under their breaths.
Like many here, we seek acceptance and assistance in bringing our outdated skills up to date. Texas Rig, Carolina Rig...I'm trying to learn. In my youth days...how many remember, Uncle Josh pork rinds. Hula Popper, Johnson Silver Minnow, Shyster and Anglia cocktails. Of course worms and grasshoppers were great bluegill bait.
Well gang, I've opened the door and exposed my lack of new fishing techniques. Tease, taunt or instruct...your choice.
Buffalo Springs Lake is all we have near us and I have been reviewing this site for help in my losing 30 yrs of fishing experience. I am acquiring my favorite Johnson reels from my era and it doesn't bother me that people with baitcaster point and talk under their breaths.
Like many here, we seek acceptance and assistance in bringing our outdated skills up to date. Texas Rig, Carolina Rig...I'm trying to learn. In my youth days...how many remember, Uncle Josh pork rinds. Hula Popper, Johnson Silver Minnow, Shyster and Anglia cocktails. Of course worms and grasshoppers were great bluegill bait.
Well gang, I've opened the door and exposed my lack of new fishing techniques. Tease, taunt or instruct...your choice.
Feb 12, 2020 21:32:38 #
Welcome TeMo. This registration just gives us a little idea where your at that's all. Makes it easier for people where you are to help you out. It's up to you buddy. And all your old school fishing ways could be good advice since all this new high tech stuff came out the old school sure things have been long lost. Thanks for your service Sir.
Feb 12, 2020 21:46:30 #
Feb 12, 2020 22:25:08 #
I know where you're coming from. I missed the same 30 years, got back into it and now I'm teaching grand kids fishing, rod building,flytying and a little about life. I might tease a bit but I'll never taunt . Ask away. We love to help
Feb 12, 2020 22:36:24 #
I don't know TeMo took MeTo a few times to get it right to.🤣 This is a great bunch of guys n gals here there helpful and funny as hell.the only dumb questions are the ones that weren't asked.
Feb 12, 2020 23:12:52 #
Well Hoss, in spite of your gap due to your military service, your experience hasn't been lost and will be greater than you think. Since you are on the computer, simply Google, or Bing your questions on any specific topic, such as Texas rig, or Carolina rig, and they will take you through the steps, one by one. I go there almost every day.
You may also be experiencing other's looks of admiration! I have noticed this when I go to the rifle range with my M-1, but I don't care, I love my Garand!
The forum is excellent for different opinions, styles, and techniques of fishing for different tackle, waters. and fish, etc. There is always a learning curve, one you never reach the absolute top! So, learn to enjoy learning! We can help! Nothing will do you more good than keeping your line in the water. Just sayin...RJS
You may also be experiencing other's looks of admiration! I have noticed this when I go to the rifle range with my M-1, but I don't care, I love my Garand!
The forum is excellent for different opinions, styles, and techniques of fishing for different tackle, waters. and fish, etc. There is always a learning curve, one you never reach the absolute top! So, learn to enjoy learning! We can help! Nothing will do you more good than keeping your line in the water. Just sayin...RJS
Feb 12, 2020 23:43:36 #
Welcome aboard TeMo.
I'm still using my old Penn reels that I bought in the late fifties.
My old Penn 26 is my baitcaster. 60 plus years old and still working. It has caught a lot of saltwater bass and salt game fish.
Reels are like everything else, technology keeps improving them but nothing wrong with old school reels either.
I'm still using my old Penn reels that I bought in the late fifties.
My old Penn 26 is my baitcaster. 60 plus years old and still working. It has caught a lot of saltwater bass and salt game fish.
Reels are like everything else, technology keeps improving them but nothing wrong with old school reels either.
Feb 12, 2020 23:43:37 #
Feb 12, 2020 23:57:14 #
Welcome aboard TeMo. How come you didn't fish while you were in? I did 21 years in the Navy and I fished every chance I got, which was actually quite often. Priorities sir. Please let us know where you're at so we don't have to ask you every time you post. Where in the world is Buffalo Springs Lake?
Feb 13, 2020 00:04:46 #
Feb 13, 2020 00:17:18 #
Hey TeMo, is that the Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock Texas? If so let me know. I grew up there.
Feb 13, 2020 00:54:36 #
Welcome TeMo, thank you for your service. Enjoy the Fishing Stage you'll catch up again in no time!
Feb 13, 2020 06:25:50 #
Feb 13, 2020 06:31:13 #
TeMo wrote:
With 22 yrs of military service I find registratio... (show quote)
Welcome to the Forum, ToMo. Thank you for your service. A lot of Vets. on here. IF you want to let us know where you live, go back to your profile page that is listed on the top of this page, click it, scroll down to location and put your city & State in. Thank you.
Feb 13, 2020 06:35:06 #
Pickle
Loc: Duplin co, NC
Welcome TeMo, tight lines and days with the grand kids. Life doesn't get any better. The only BS you will find here is of the jolly kind and good for a laugh. Thank you for your service. Lots of good info to be had here, but the more info you put in your questions the better your answers will be.
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