KevinS

Yup. I fished a lot when I was a kid, but only started getting back into it in the last couple months. I've been teaching myself how to use a baitcaster, and getting a feel for fishing again after forgetting pretty much everything. I've had some rough days, that's for sure. Hell, the first time I finally *nailed* the spot I was trying to hit with a baitcaster, I got so excited I forgot to stop the spool and backlashed all over the place:) It's a humbling sport sometimes. But just today, I threw a perfect cast that took advantage of the wind and sort of wrapped a dock from the bank, and I pulled in a 5 pounder that fought like a rabid dragon. What a blast. Good things come. If nothing else, I love being outside in the quiet. It clears my mind like nothing else.

I just got back into fishing a couple months ago, after about a 15 year hiatus -- and I've got the fishing bug big time:) I live outside of Richmond, VA and I'm planning to head down to Pocahontas State Park tomorrow to get familiar with the area. I don't have a boat, so I'm stuck on the banks. Any suggestions on where to fish there or what the fish are into these days? Thanks for your help. These forums have been an incredible help to me.