"Good" is completely relative. For example, you and I compared to a lot of the other members here, couldn't compete. We are on a Bass dedicated forum. One of the biggest, if not biggest, forums dedicated to Bass fishing in the country. To us, being on here, we feel like the newbs - in which we kind of are. We don't have the years of expertise a lot of other people have. However, on the local circuits/tourneys, we are above average. That's me speaking personally.
When I come on here, I come here to learn and teach. Learn what I don't know and teach what I've learned. But most of the time, a lot of the posters are far above me in expertise and knowledge - I can't always maintain a thread convo because I'm not to their level. However, if I go to my local sporting good stores, I can maintain, lead, and usually surpass any conversation there.
So again, relative. Have confidence. For what it's worth, I've never fished a tourney. This year is my first. My passion for fishing is only a few years old. Before that, it was an occasional hobby. But my life changed (divorced) and put me in a situation where the opportunity and finances allowed me to persue fishing with a more committed sense. Once I was able to do that, I absolutely fell in love with it.
Sincerely,
Dr. Phil