Welcome Capt. Hope you enjoy the site and look forward to your posts. I also fish year round all over the Country. Primarily a Bass angler, but sometimes do salt water as well as fresh and target other species.

Welcome aboard Cowboymike. Join the crowd. Where do you like to fish and what so you fish for?

Looks GREAT! Hope I do half as well with my project. Now go put some fish in the boat.

Will do that. I'm 10-8, 10-10, and 10-26.

Didn't stay, just stopped for gas and snacks at the Gas Station at the Lafayette exit off I-65. Never went into town. That was 40 years ago so I probably wouldn't even recognize the place if I saw it today. But I have a fishing buddy that lives in Indianapolis that I've been trying to get up there and fish with. Hopefully sometime this Spring. Maybe we'll come your way and you can show us some honey holes (smile).

Welcome aboard Larry. Lafayette was my pitstop on the way home to Louisville, KY when I was stationed at Great Lakes Navel Station.

Yes, fished Douglas Lake and did well with some
3 and 4 lb largemouth. Only had 1 day so didn't get to explore the whole lake.

Never fished Cherokee Lake and not familiar with it. I'd like to hear other angler's thought on it myself.

Most welcome.

A little advice Larry. If you click on "Quote Reply" instead of "Reply" everyone will be able to see your post but the person you're talking to will know you're talking to him or her. Otherwise your reply is just posted.

Welcome aboard Larry. Plenty of good advice on here. Encourage you to share any advice you may have for someone and of course pictures are more than welcome.

Welcome Dave. Just purchased 5 acres near San Juan National Forest. Going to get out there this spring.

Hello Kimmie, welcome to the stage. See you are in Eastern KY. Don't know how far you're willing to travel but there are two large bodies of water relatively near you. East Lynn Lake is Northeast of you. Good place for both catfish and bass. I've personally only fished it once so I can't tell you much about fishing spots and the like. Maybe there are others on here that have and will chime in. If not, I suggest you Google Bait shops and marinas on and around the lake and give then a call with any questions. I've always found them willing to help. The other place is Cave Run Lake and it is due West of you near Morehead, KY. I fish it at least two or three times every year. It is the Muskie Capital of the World. Plenty of places to fish from the bank and plenty of places to put in a boat. Great fishery that has every species in abundant numbers. I stay at Cave Run Lodge. Great people and they will treat you like family. Good luck and keep your lines tight.

Without a doubt!

Took my 5 year old Grandson fishing yesterday. He caught his first Largemouth Bass. 3 pounds. He loves to fish and has no problem catching and reeling them in, but I still can't get him to hold them. Even a little bluegill 🙂. I don't pressure him, he'll do it when he's ready. In the meantime I just enjoy being out with him seeing the big smiles on his face