Hello from East Tennessee

[festus]

This is a great site, been surfing it for a few weeks and already have learned so much.

I've lived in East Tennessee most of my life except for a few months in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.  I recently retired and now have lots more time for fishing.  Grew up fishing small creeks and ponds close to home and also fishing the Emory River, Tennessee River, and Clinch River, all are about half an hour's drive from here.  I'm not particular what I fish for, when younger mostly sunfish, bass, creek chubs, suckers, carp, crappie, bullheads, catfish, white bass, just whatever was biting.  Later really got into striped bass at dam tailwaters fishing with Wild Eyed Shad swimbaits and big bucktails tipped with twister tails and cut bait for blue catfish. 

My first rod and reel was an off brand red spincaster on a 5' rod.  Later got a Zebco 606 combo for less than 10 bucks. My first baitcaster was an old knucklebusting 1958 Shakespeare Triumph. Also graduated to spinning, had a variety of Zebcos and South Bends.  My first REAL spinning reel was a D.A.M. Quick I got for my birthday in 1969.  lt still works, just needs a minor repair but is still fishable.

[Dominick]

Welcome.  I see that you have already contributed to the site with several posts.  Welcome again.  Dominick

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Festus.
Matthew!!!

[David Hall]

I really like your avatar, Festus has always been a favourite character of mine as well as a fellow hillbilly.

[Alto Mare]

Welcome Chester! ... enjoy your stay.

Sal

[Bryan Young]

Welcome.

[FishDad]

Welcome Festus !! I too am from Tennessee, middle Tennessee, the Columbia area to be exact. You're right, this is a great site. The folks here know everything there is to know about reels (even the freshwater baitcasters that I use). They have been a tremendous help to me, and I'm sure you will be an asset as well.

Again, welcome to the site!

Dennis

[Bill B]

Good to have you here...Bill

[Tightlines667]

Welcome!

[happyhooker]

Hello; you're in a great fishing area; I know you've posted some interesting stuff already & looking forward to more!

Frank

[swill88]

Festus, you've brought a smile here with just your handle. Thanks and welcome again. Steve