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GoFish · 12-30-2006, 05:42 PM

Innkeeper, etc. on BI and started fishing from the surf a few years ago. Fish at least once almost every day of the season; before, after, and sometimes during work. Picked up a fishing kayak last year for daytime and had a blast. Will try an old 21' Steiger Chesapeake next year for fluke and family fishing, as surf and kayak are not young-kid friendly. Will undoubtedly run and gun for bass/blues/bonita/albies on light tackle as well. (Yes, I know the fish will not count.)

Learned everything I know from Joe Lyons, and from this site. This is one of the only websites I visit on a daily basis. It has made me a MUCH better fisherman, not just in fish-catching technique, but handling and releasing the fish and respecting the resource as well.

In defense of us lurkers, most active members on this site have a lot of experience and I generally don't feel like there's much of value I can add. Doesn't mean I don't appreciate it A LOT! Someday I hope to be able to contribute more.

I didn't post for the plugs (but I'll take 'em), just to let you guys know that this site is an incredible resource for us beginners and improves the sport and aids the fishery.

12-30-2006, 05:42 PM	#12
GoFish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Block Island Posts: 94	Hey! I resemble that accusation! Innkeeper, etc. on BI and started fishing from the surf a few years ago. Fish at least once almost every day of the season; before, after, and sometimes during work. Picked up a fishing kayak last year for daytime and had a blast. Will try an old 21' Steiger Chesapeake next year for fluke and family fishing, as surf and kayak are not young-kid friendly. Will undoubtedly run and gun for bass/blues/bonita/albies on light tackle as well. (Yes, I know the fish will not count.) Learned everything I know from Joe Lyons, and from this site. This is one of the only websites I visit on a daily basis. It has made me a MUCH better fisherman, not just in fish-catching technique, but handling and releasing the fish and respecting the resource as well. In defense of us lurkers, most active members on this site have a lot of experience and I generally don't feel like there's much of value I can add. Doesn't mean I don't appreciate it A LOT! Someday I hope to be able to contribute more. I didn't post for the plugs (but I'll take 'em), just to let you guys know that this site is an incredible resource for us beginners and improves the sport and aids the fishery.