Gonna be a big learning curve

Well, my wife has had all she can take with Washington state politics b.s. so she is planning on moving me to Texas.
I know how to fish everything here, but it is gonna be a lot to learn down there.
Actual temperature changes that affect fish behavior and the bite. Real spawning activity that drives when and where to fish.
Bigger fish, especially crappie, and ones that are a lot smarter than the ones here that very few people even fish for.
I guess the good thing is I have used "y'all" since I was a kid so should fit in somewhat. Or look dumb with that being the only southern speak I have any grasp on.

The real bummer is no more salmon, steelhead and ocean fishing. I guess going after stripers, big catfish, gar and other new fish will have to fill the gaps.

It’s gonna be a positive move. Keep your chin up and we’ll help you through the transition. You’ll be in good company and closer to the big four down ‘Sippi way.

That’s a big change. Should be fun and interesting.

Let us (& the Texas folks) know where you're moving to and we'll get you in touch with local C.c members that can help you shorten that learning curve.
Also, depending on where you are & the lakes within your travel range, you might consider taking a guided trip to get a grasp on any techniques that differ from what you're used to or any subtle changes you may need to make on techniques that are the same as you're used to using.

Luck2ya in your new :fish environment !!

have no idea how old you are. change is good, especially for the brain.

Lots better places to fish, and size of fish is better than where you are leaving from, I also think it’s a positive move.

Texas is a beautiful state, fantastic people, gorgeous lakes, outstanding food, some of the finest tackle shops in the nation (I was a outdoor rep for a while that travelled Texas) great boat shops, good roads, etc, etc, etc. My wife graduated from UW, I would take Texas all day myself over Washington state.

Welcome to the South! And there is a lot of coast line for ocean fishing if you want to hit it. Might be a different mix of fish, but they are good too. I wish you well in your transplant from WA!

It will be a big change for sure. We don't even use the same type boats you guys use up in Washington state. You will find that bass fishing here is huge and guys have no problem spending 75k for a boat and another 60k for a truck. Depending on which part of Texas you settle in you will likely be withing driving distance of a top 10 crappie lake. Hiring a guide is good advice because there is a learning curve to the way we fish down here.

Looking in the Killeen area, Fort Hood or whatever it's called now. Not set on a location yet. Just want 3 or more acres, a decent house and lakes close enough for me to wheel down there and go fishing whenever I want.
Guide, maybe, but I'm a bank fisher mainly. Don't own a real boat and I'm not allowed to use my pontoon anymore so banking it for me. At least until I can convince someone to put up with this 52 year old fishing freak. My condition has turned even family off from taking me fishing. I can fish circles around many on a good day but couldn't walk circles around a sapling sometimes.

Not a for sure move yet but odds are 80:20 in favor.