BSmaster

Well put Justin.  Novices look up to those they feel are advanced.  They set the bar for conservation and respect nature for sure.  It is the same for fishing and hunting.  I learned some things when I was younger that I now feel are not the best practice but since then I have had some more advanced role models and peers to learn from.  I picked up some things from you - always learning or never learning.

As far as pictures go.  I save them for really special occasions or to let the family know I am ok and having fun.   Otherwise, the fish is either in the box or straight back in the water.  When I fish one hook point I usually do a release without the fish ever leaving the water or me touching it.

I hope it goes down again.  I been waiting for a warm up just before season ends.  If it is blown out for good then I guess that will be that til May.  I am stubborn enough to still give it a go.

Justin, my favorite is when they (pro, semi pro, self absorbed) tell me live bait is cheating.

21 days to go in NY.

20 days in PA.

Whose treking to OHIO?

I am not telling her anymore than she needs to know on a need to know basis.  To be determined at a later date...