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Just starting up after a way to long intermission

Timbo437
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Hello everyone,

I used to fish a lot when I was younger, but in my late 20's, life got busy, I moved away, and haven't fished since. I'm now about to turn 60 this summer, and since I took an early retirement due to back and joint issues, decided I'm way to bored, and need a hobby to get me out of the house and into the outdoors that I love. Fishing immediately came to mind, since I used to love it so much. Admittedly, I'm pretty rusty, and having no boat, not really sure where to go around here (upstate NY..more specifically, Rochester area) but I thought I'd start here. Bass was always my favorite fish to go after. but honestly, I'm happy catching pretty much anything. I just like to get out and enjoy the sport. Stumbled upon this forum, and so....here I am. Any tips or ideas would be welcome, but I'm sure as I hunt through the threads, I'll pick up some ideas as to where to start. I'm hoping to find some shore spots to dip my line, but also, places where I can rent a small boat to get away from the shore crowds. If there's anyone around who would like a fishing partner, feel free to hit me up, but alone or with a new friend, I'm bound and determined to get out and drown some baits.

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    Welcome to the forums and back to fishing! There are a lot of knowledgeable folks from around your area and just in general on this site. You'll be landing them in no time!

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    Just now, MountainMan83 said:

    Welcome to the forums and back to fishing! There are a lot of knowledgeable folks from around your area and just in general on this site. You'll be landing them in no time!

    Thank you. When I saw this forum, I kind of figured was a good place to start!

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    Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

    A-Jay

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    Hello and welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome aboard. Being that your land locked so to speak, if you have any parks that have small lakes or ponds that have bass, ect in them, that would be a possible way to start up again. Other option is making a trip to the nearest lake, and either shore fish, or rent a boat if they have them. Also to refresh your fishing skills, bassresource has some good video's on how and what to do, also there's a ton of videos on youtube as well. 

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    Welcome! :)

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    Welcome aboard!

     

    :fishing-026:

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    • Super User

    Welcome aboard @Timbo437!

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    Hello and welcome to BR!

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    Welcome to the forums.

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