Not only do I love the wonderful sport of fishing....I love fishing and smoking a very nice cigar. I am more of a cigar aficionado than an expert angler by far. I'm sure there are more of you out there that enjoy this most relaxing combination. I enjoy a nice Bolivar or Diesel or Padron when I go out. Pole in one hand....cigar in the other. Happy casting fellow lovers of the leaf.

One of the many things I need improvement on is the art of fileting. I'm getting better with experience but most of my fishing is catch & release. I only keep what we eat. Something I have instilled in my grandsons. I use a 6" Rapala filet knife that i struggle with to keep sharp. I use a ceramic steel on it but it just doesn't keep its edge. To make a long story short, I see a lot of You Tube videos where these guys are just whipping through all different type of fish making perfect filets with electric knives. They make it look so easy. I'm open to suggestions, as I have always said I am a student of this sport. Thanks in advance. You folks have been great to me.

Your so kind...God Bless.....

Hacksaw......I think you hit the jackpot. Nice buy.

Hey Grizzly....I can only hope he stays in love with the sport.

Hi Betts....Thanks for the response. Every day is a great day with him. I hope he does remember these times we shared.

PaPa's protege.......Watches that bobber like a hawk and knows when to strike. Maybe a future Bill Dance.

Thanks Fish Dancer. As a former Marine with 11 years of service and 36 months on Navy ships thank your son for his service for me. Cherish your special time together on that boat. Something tells me he wont be disappointed at all. Semper Fidelis.

Thank you. He is well adjusted and smart as a whip. Took to the sport in an instant. I enjoy wtching him catch fish more than me catching them.

Thank you Cowboy. He is a gift.

Of course! Granddaughters included. They are a very special breed. Nice job!

Thank you Yankee. Sharing time with our kids and grandchildren in nature is priceless. Times they will always cherish. Long after we are gone.

Thank you 40grit for the kind words. Well said my friend. Let our children and grandchildren be our legacies. They will thank you later.

Hey Ben....Thanks for the response. I feel ya buddy. It's a shame that technology has tried to overcome nature and the great outdoors like when we were kids. I am fortunate that my two grandsons have taken to this wonderful sport the way they have. Maybe he'll have a paradigm shift as he gets older and he will appreciate the great gifts nature has gifted us. Hang in there Ben, don't give up hope. Happy casting.....Bruce

Great response Jake....as a student of the sport (Title of my post) I will read your fishing books. I am a sponge for knowledge and advice from good folks like you. Happy casting...Bruce