Hello all,
My name is Ian, and I am addicted to fishing.
I used to fish a lot when I was a kid, my dad used to own a nice farm and pool. However, since I discovered beer and women and Sunday football, I've hardly got my rod out these last 20 years.
The last couple of years I've often had dreams in which I've been fishing, so, as my not so illustrious football career comes to an end, and to spend more time with my dad, I've decided to get back into it.
I joined a local club that my dad is a member of, and consequently the Summer League. That was three months ago and already I am completely and hopelessly addicted! I'm constantly thinking about my last session, what went right, and what I did wrong, when can I next go, what do I need to buy, and how am I going to fish. It's quite ridiculous. The missus thinks I'm mad, but I absolutely love it!
Anyway, things have changed a hell of a lot since I was last involved. The new methods, baits, tackle and theories threw me at first, but I am now beginning to embrace them - although fishing a long pole is still my worst nightmare!
So, I'm hoping that by joining here I can get some sound advice to help me avoid finishing bottom of the Summer League, and start challenging the far older, far more serious, and far better fisherman at my club.
Cheers.
My name is Ian, and I am addicted to fishing.
I used to fish a lot when I was a kid, my dad used to own a nice farm and pool. However, since I discovered beer and women and Sunday football, I've hardly got my rod out these last 20 years.
The last couple of years I've often had dreams in which I've been fishing, so, as my not so illustrious football career comes to an end, and to spend more time with my dad, I've decided to get back into it.
I joined a local club that my dad is a member of, and consequently the Summer League. That was three months ago and already I am completely and hopelessly addicted! I'm constantly thinking about my last session, what went right, and what I did wrong, when can I next go, what do I need to buy, and how am I going to fish. It's quite ridiculous. The missus thinks I'm mad, but I absolutely love it!
Anyway, things have changed a hell of a lot since I was last involved. The new methods, baits, tackle and theories threw me at first, but I am now beginning to embrace them - although fishing a long pole is still my worst nightmare!
So, I'm hoping that by joining here I can get some sound advice to help me avoid finishing bottom of the Summer League, and start challenging the far older, far more serious, and far better fisherman at my club.
Cheers.