I am a newbie. Live and fish in Dallas,TX area or where there's water. Old School when it comes to my boat..'1953 Herters 16 FT W/ 1958 Fastwin and 1964 Lone Star 18 FT W/1971 115 Merc. Love restoring the old stuff. Fishing partner is nicknamed Ol Crusty and he deserves the compliment. Fish every weekend and some weekdays when work allows. Fish Navarro Mills, Waxahachie, Halbert, Richland Chambers, Chambers Creek, Lake Clark in local area. Vacation is a few days at Toledo Bend or Eufalla Lake in OK. I take a fishing pole wherever I go. Wife puts up with me but have 4 boys and they have the fever too. Die hard Crappie but never so no to a fishin opportunity. Have learned a lot just reading the posts. Hope to contribute!!!!!!