lonnie g

all kids strive to get some kind of attention, use this . take kids that like basketball, maybe involve there coach, then use the fishing event to teach the kids something new,then kids then also realize more than one person taking interest in them. make it fun and memorable. use your knowledge of the fish , water ,wildlife, etc.. to make it informative and interesting.i guess in this fast paced era that we live in we have to think outside the box. plant the seed somewhere one wouldn't expect, or maybe would ,just haven't thought it. schools ,groups, teams, fire , police, rescue, court systems, ect... kids deffinatly gravitate towards attention, apply fishing to that attention. I know that my grandkids love the time we have together. and now even ask "when are we going fishing"

wow! this can go anywhere. I have seen a lot of great advice already written here. like others I started as a young boy, when my dad would always take mw and my brother. I remember it being so much fun and exciting. I guess this is the first thing that is a must , you have to feel passion for it.you mentioned wanting a family some day , fishing is one of the best family time together events one could ever do.. the key word family is important. tho I never fished competitively , I still am thankful for the fun, personal, self satisfying, sport I was taught, and look back on the wonderful time my dad gave me when we had very little. all in a nut shell, search for happiness in every thing , and be thankful for what ever it is. good luck in your dreams , stay positive, be willing to always learn.

he is the son of Peter t , or Pete thilveros Jacksonville fla. Pete was a flw champion for years and also fished bass master elite. Pete is a brother in law to our family. I did not post all the pics and words of nicks post because it came from his personal Facebook page. but what I thought was really cool was that he was very thankful to his sponsors in his post and talked about the benefits of using quality equipment. it's nice to see young people take this sport serious and that are willing to share knowlage.

nick catches what he says is the 2nd biggest bass he has ever caught she weighed 12.52 lb 26 inches long and a 21 inch girth "awesome fish!"

DESERIE got the privilege of being on the sectional championship team as a 14year old freshman.the game had 5 overtimes and set a state record for length of high school game. they play in the reagonals today, if successful, on to the semi state. sure is fun being a grandpa! and I got 11 of them.

JAMES was showing off new baits that he was given recently, I commented on the looks of them, low and behold my mail box got a nice present from sunny California!. I am still smiling, it is great to to be a part of this awesome community. very cool to make friendships with people that you have never met. now one of the top things on my bucket list is to eventually meet and hopefully fish with them. thanks for the smiles and friendships guys and gals. and another big thanks to JAMES. I guess he is alright for a guy the uses body paint??? have a great year friends!!!

wonder if if he does DNR water craft??

you guys are catching nice ones! all we are getting up here is freezing ca ca ca coldddddddd!!!!!!! beautiful peacock!and smallie pics

my 10 month old grand daughter finding what is in those drawers! reminds me of me searching the old tackle box for that perfect bait that will work? practice hunting!!!!

nick the son of "Peter t" won on okeechobee. Pete is married to my brothers sister , making nick his nephew. they are awsome people to be around. always willing to offer any fishing advice and tips that you need. nice to see a young man be thankful of upbringing and willing to give back.

yes wrestling, but not lonnie! I have enough trouble with the bass

EASTON wins another tournament he's a happy boy!!

Wow! Congrats on the pb. She is a good one , that will give you the fever !!

wow!!!

see now you make me want come north and try your species smallies,pike, perch,etc... I have never done that,.

snow! bears! more snow! that's worse than any nightmare! shoveling snow even worse! I say MOVE!!!! STAY SAFE UP THERE!☃️

don't miss that stuff down there I used to run trains over the allegany to Clifton forge and to Hinton w va. yuck!!

8 plus inches this morning!

We were going to take off for Alabama this morning , but woke up to this 8 inch plus surprise . ARLO did like it tho! IMG_2297.MOV

welcome , I love to come to your area. lots of great water near you. a green pumpkin red finess worm on bullet sinker or shaky head , work it slow, seams to produce well in that area

welcome from southern Indiana. camping and fishing ,doesn't get much better than that!

you have gotten a lot of great advice here, play with different woods, as you will find completely different flavors from sweet to sharp. wrap up things after it takes all the smoke it will. you will retain a lot more moistness. good luck with it they are a lot of fun don't forget to write down all recipiets that you play with, it sucks when you find something that you like and can't remember how much of each item you used.

I like the show and find it interesting , they do drag out repeat seans way to much, history is fascinating ! it will be cool if they come up with explanations that are provable.

I think the only two that like the cold better than you! beautiful dogs!!

praying for full recovery!!, do the rehab, it really works, I am disabled , do to bad truck accident, but still mobile, just a little slower.great pic of you and the little one, best medicine ever!! best wishes