Hi there I am new to this forum suggested to me by my brother in law. I live about 60 west of Chicago. I have not been to many bodys of water since I have primarily lived in a subdivision with a lake. Ive been fishing since Ive been able to hold a pole. Just last year i started bass fishing and acquiring bass lures, poles, reels etc, let me tell you what an addiction! Last year I also joined a fishing club in the private subdivsion I live in. So far that has been great! I fish on the private lake located in the subdivision its about 350 acres. This lake has alot of man made shore structure and and holds quite a variety of fish. I cant wait for all the tips and advice to get on here, hopefully its big help in teaching me more about bass fishing primarily but anything is always a plus. thanks for having me.