Hello first post been absent from fishing for about 4 years woke up this morning and ended up at Bass Pro Shops!Shopping for the lures was no problem I have fished all my life so I know what works!Problem was all the new reels I didnt know what to get I knew daiwai,shimano and Abu Garcia were all high quality reels but i was just looking for something to use around local canals so I was talking to the salesman at BPS and he sold me on Bass Pro Shops Bionic Plus combo $119!!!!!!

It has 6 ball bearings,anti back lash and feels like it has anti reverse also very comfortable to fish with.Now the good stuff I just took it out to try it not really fish but about a 1/2 hr into fishing I got a 4lb mud fish reel and rod handled it no problem they are not much of a fighter,than about another 1/2 hr later landed a 5lb bass and rod and reel handle with no problem at all.Iam very impressed how far reels have come in just 4 years!See how long it holds up....

Just wanted to share and intoduce myself look forward to chatting with you guys and gals!Happy fishing!BiG AL

Here is a link of the combo if interested.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=90678&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=3&hvarSubCode=1&hvarTarget=browse

WELCOME!

Thanks Daniel!Felt great being back tossing a lure and just admiring the surroundings!

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't imagine going four years with out fishin.

Welcome Al,

Make yourself at home. You will enjoy it here.

Ronnie

Welcome Al...  where in Florida are you located?

Welcome Aboard!

Welcome Al... where in Florida are you located?

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!This place is amazing!Alot of info.!Iam located in Ft lauderdale,Fl looking to join a Bass club in that area as a non boater.Unfortunately I took 4yrs off cause I lost my two main fishing patrtners so I was bummed out about that which was stupid cause I missed it!Amazing part was I picked up right where I left off,guess its like riding a bike you never forget how to do it or what to look for.Thanks again for the warm welcome!

Welcome aboard!

Btw I hope you guys aint laughing at what I bought??LOL!But its suprsingly good!See how long it last????

WELCOME BIGAL!

can't wait to hear your fishing stories (I am sure you've got tons stored up from 4 years ago or last time you went fishing)

I hope you enjoy this forum, there are a lot of informative folks here and also some GREAT articles! Read up man, they help you become a better bass fisherman!  

God bless  8-)

Welcome!

WELCOME! you'll love it here.

Welcome Aboard Big Al.  Sounds like you've gotten off to a great start after 4 years!  Good Luck with your future outings.  Look forward to hearing the stories and seeing the pictures!!!

Welcome aboard.  

Welcome!  Now you'll catch those fish!

Wait, that's a chicken...  ;D

Welcome

Welcome Big Al;

Sounds to me like a pretty good come-back with a 5 lb. bass in your first hour of fishing.

I understand what you mean about all the new reels available. I upgraded some of my equipment after years of using the same old equipment, which I bought back in the 70's ( if you buy good equipment and take care of it, you don't have to replace it ). The new stuff is surprising in it's variety and versatility, and there is a much greater range of gear ratios available, than there was before.

I hope the good luck of your first day back stays with you all season.

Welcome aboard and enjoy the new gear......Nice start....keep reelin in those biggies!

Welcome aboard and welcome back to fishing! I just got back into it this past summer myself and I'm so glad I did.

Hey BigAl,

Weren't you here on the forums years ago?  Granted, it was the old format, so things are a teensy bit different now.  

Hey if it is you, welcome back!  And if it isn't you.....  Welcome Back!  

Welcome BigAl,

Four years is a long time to go without catching a fish. How did you do it?LOL Glad you landed here....enjoy yourself.

Falcon

How y'all are  8-)

I freak when I can't go at least once a month, 4 years you would have to put me in an asylum  

Hey BigAl,

Weren't you here on the forums years ago? Granted, it was the old format, so things are a teensy bit different now.

Hey if it is you, welcome back! And if it isn't you..... Welcome Back!

This is my first time awesome place!

Welcome BigAl,

Four years is a long time to go without catching a fish. How did you do it?LOL Glad you landed here....enjoy yourself.

Falcon

I got lucky!LOL!Actually it seemed like a terriotal strike.