As you may have surmised, fishing is HIGHLY addictive. There is no antidote for it that I am aware of and many a marriage has been disrupted by it. As in most addictions it will be VERY expensive. If you have a dog, and you take him with you, they are some of the best fishing buddies there are. If you have Grandkids around the age of 8 or nine, now is the time to get them addicted as well, however, know that they can escape the addiction when peer pressure, video games, cute boys and girls interfere with their fishing endeavors. I managed my addiction for many many years by getting addicted to Golf. It is more powerful and has a greater kick then fishing until you get old and cannot swing a club anymore. Now I am back to fishing. Plunked down 32grand for my dream pontoon boat and have been spending my time lurking for bargains in some of the larger bricks and mortar stores locally. Then I found out how to order on the Internet from Asia. So tempting............ , but I digress, As a true fishingstage.com observer, I get my 'fix' reading these posts, watching the videos and learning new stuff. My advice? (well, you DID ask for it) take up bowling. Least expensive of all of the ways to get your 'fix'. But I suspect nothing is going to deter you as it appears you have caught the bug and nothing I can say to you is gonna change your mind. Welcome to the club then. I'll see ya in group.......

I would be more judicious in my wording when telling someone they 'can't' do something. I would find out where they are fishing and then remind them that there might be a limit to the number of rods. It is different from the shore and from a boat in most locations.

I found ole Aunt Lucy thata way. Gotter back afor she kicked the bucket (sumthin else weda had to drag for, doncha know)

why can't you?

If you have not seen a humminbird video on how clear everything looks on side looking sonar, I highly recomend it. https://www.humminbird.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand%20-%20fishfinders%20-%20helix&utm_term=%2Bhumminbird%20%2Bhelix&utm_content=helix&gclid=COyjwsegreMCFcnrDQodXcUNuQ&gclsrc=ds

I believe it is for a kite.

a complete series on how to set up the helix. Enjoy!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab51foILH98&list=PL5_EH-yI8Ii7KuKZ1_-6HwQucWpeLW8dQ

Its on order now. When it comes in I can post some of my trials. I did find some very good videos on utube. I'll see if I can find them.

get my lunch sandwhich outta the bag and when I take that first bite, BLAMMO, fish taking my bait and when I drop the sammich and get to the pole, he spits the bait out and laughs at me. I swear to god!

At 72 years old, it seems the ladies ALWAYS do better than me. And now my youngest Grandaughter has expressed her desire to learn how to fish with me. Couldn't be prouder.

Aint that always the way it works?

isn't there a season for these fish? Is the number of fish caught regulated as well? just askin.....

I know where they are not: Waterton Canyon. Check the sporting outlet store by the freeway that looks like log cabin construction. Cant remember its name.

As stated in the article, the barometric pressure affects the fishs bladder. If the pressure is high, the bladder retracts, if it is low, it expands. That happens to all fish. It is not a matter if the fish 'care' or not, it is a matter of physics. Sounds like you had a good day. I fish Lake Moultre when I can get out, that is in the very deep south. Also, I was 'not making excuses' merely offering an article that others might find interesting. Don't take it personal. Good luck!

Any day on the water is a good day!