New Guy from Chicago

JayMak79 · October 14, 2013, 04:04:36 PM

Hello Everyone,

This is my first post, I have visited the site many times and now finally become a member.
I look forward to reading your future posts and interacting with you in the future.

Jason

Settin_hooks · October 14, 2013, 04:14:36 PM

Welcome Jason,

I'm new aswell but I figured I would be the first to welcome you.

Bryan Young · October 14, 2013, 04:37:15 PM

Welcome Jason. So, what do you catch from where you are fishing?

saltydog · October 14, 2013, 04:53:12 PM

welcome

JayMak79 · October 14, 2013, 05:47:23 PM

Thank you for the welcome messages! To answer a few of your questions, I focus on both game species and rough / course fish: typically I target pike, bass, musky, catfish, carp, gar, bowfin, and pan fish. I used to live in Tampa, Florida and spent a great deal of time on the water catching almost everything that swims from snapper to sharks ( and everything in between), I still make several fishing trips each year to Fl and catch a fair am punt of large tarpon, sharks, permit, Goliath grouper, cobia, red fish, bone fish, and permit... Just to name a few things I like to target

. Needless to say I am an angler and anything that puts a bend in the rod makes me happy!

Dominick · October 14, 2013, 06:00:30 PM

Quote from: JayMak79 on October 14, 2013, 05:47:23 PM
anything that puts a bend in the rod makes me happy!

As well as it does to all the guys. Welcome from San Mateo CA. Dominick

alantani · October 14, 2013, 06:18:05 PM

welcome!

JayMak79 · October 14, 2013, 06:18:20 PM

Can anyone direct me to information on making top shots / wind on leaders - - a how to guide would be highly appreciated?

thanks

JayMak79 · October 14, 2013, 06:19:44 PM

Hi Alan,

Thank you! I have always used your site as a reference and "how to" for reels, rods, etc...
I finally pulled the trigger and decided to join...

I look forward to reading your future posts!

alantani · October 14, 2013, 06:20:30 PM

check here. http://www.bhptackle.com/index.php basil is absolutely the best!

JayMak79 · October 14, 2013, 06:23:54 PM

Hi Alan, thanks for the recommendation, I have viewed basil's site many a times, I agree he is the best! I currently make my own, but have been trying to explore/ look into other methods so I can compare.

Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B · October 16, 2013, 04:39:41 PM

Jason welcome to the "neighborhood"...

Shark Hunter · October 16, 2013, 08:52:07 PM

Welcome Jason!

harryk3616 · October 16, 2013, 09:56:27 PM

welcome jason from long island n.y. i grew up in hollywood fla. mid 50's to early 60's, i know about that florida fishing. you will definately enjoy your stay here, alot of great guy's to help you with any problem and then some. harryk

Cone · October 17, 2013, 03:59:44 AM

Welcome Jason!
Bob