Hello,I caught my first fish (trout) on a hand line in the American River in California back in the late sixties.  Dad loved camping but was not a fisherman.  Took up bass fishing after move to panhandle of Florida in early 70's.  Parents retired to Shenandoah Vally in 74.  Never got into trout fishing which was the main fish in area.  State seemed to worry about trout more than other fish.  

Got back into bass while stationed in North Carolina in early 80's.  Got moved to pacific northwest and did some salmon fishing off docks in pudget sound.  Left service and moved back to VA to care for parents.

Did the whole married ,kids,mortgage, shift work thing until two years ago.  Parents both now passed on and kids moved out.  Part time job gives more time for hobbies.

Grandson (6) now wants to learn to fish so have to catch up on all the new tricks and gear.

Found this forum while trying to figure out what a wacky rig was.  Texas rig was the rage when I last fished for bass.  

Part time means small budget for gear which seems to have really gone up during my hiatus.  Most fishing retailers (Bass pro,cabela's,dick's) not local.  So I mostly do the wally world thing.

Hope this is what you want for background.  Seems like a long post now that I am doing spell check.

mort

Welcome to the forum, and welcome back to bass fishing, Mort!  

Greetings & Welcome To The Most Informative Site On The Net

Tight Lines!!!  

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Welcome to BR! It's a great resource. You're gonna like it here.

Welcome.

good to c-ya around.....

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Welcome to BR from CA!

Welcome to the site Mort.  Definately alot of experience here!

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