13 hours ago, Swbass15 said:

So about five years ago I really got back into fishing. I read asked questions here and applied the knowledge I gained. But what helped me most was fishing with some one more experienced. The ability to bounce questions off them, observe what when how and why they did something. Also it got me off the bank and opened up more water too. So if just throw that out there find a fishing mentor that you can get on the water with.

I have a boat I just need to find somebody to fish with.  Sometimes my work schedule only permits last minute trips. Within the last three months I have finally been able to get every other weekend off. For the last 8 years it’s basically been 7 days a week 8,10,12 hrs days.  Plus throw in a 6 month old. However, right now I can get out 2 days a week.

 

 Anybody I do fish with I would consider them novice which ( I would consider my self maybe average), I don’t mind but, once in a while I’d like to fish with somebody who is above my skill level.  I can’t get my friends to commit to even buying their own basic stuff like rods,reels, or even waders for river fishing. 

7 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

I have a boat I just need to find somebody to fish with.  Sometimes my work schedule only permits last minute trips. Within the last three months I have finally been able to get every other weekend off. For the last 8 years it’s basically been 7 days a week 8,10,12 hrs days.  Plus throw in a 6 month old. However, right now I can get out 2 days a week.

 

 Anybody I do fish with I would consider them novice which ( I would consider my self maybe average), I don’t mind but, once in a while I’d like to fish with somebody who is above my skill level.  I can’t get my friends to commit to even buying their own basic stuff like rods,reels, or even waders for river fishing. 

To overcome this i joined a local bass club. It helped to quicken my learning curve. Made three good friends at the same time as well. I totally understand the work requirements, and I piled two babies 20 months apart. But it’s worth it man!!! Good luck!!