New member - 1st post

[oldschool]

Howdy!
I'm 51 years old, fat as hell, horribly out of shape and I haven't done anything I'd call serious fishing in around 20 years.

That said, I've really enjoyed reading all the posts here and I'm getting inspired. Of course EVERYTHING has changed since I had to give up fishing, I'll have to re-learn from square one (and this is the place to do it).

[Magged Out]

You come too the right place oldschool! :beer:

[Rockfish1]

hey pull up a chair, pop a top and enjoy... :D

[JeepMike]

it's like riding a bike oldschool! 12 oz curls on the beach along with tossin 8nbait all day will whip you back into shape! Welcome aboard!!!

[sudshunter]

welcome aboard oldschool im right up there with you be 50 in aug. I just got back into it serious last year.not much has changed except for the equipment seems to be better. and as jeepmike said the 12oz. curls never change. tight lines!!!

[Al Kai]

Welcome Oldschool.

[Danman]

Welcome Pap!:):fishing:

[RoryGoggin]

Welcome oldschool - as others have said, you have come to the right place. You are one up on me, as I didn't start fishing until 50. These guys got me into some fish in no time (though some thought it was going to take forever) and all I had to do was "tag along" with 'em. I couldn't help but learn.

[sprtsracer]

Welcome to the family!

[hillbilly47]

welcome ! :fishing:

[PEEWEE]

Welcome and tight lines...

[Fireline20]

Howdy!
I'm 51 years old, fat as hell, horribly out of shape and I haven't done anything I'd call serious fishing in around 20 years.

That said, I've really enjoyed reading all the posts here and I'm getting inspired. Of course EVERYTHING has changed since I had to give up fishing, I'll have to re-learn from square one (and this is the place to do it).
First order of business is to get a 4x4.

At your age and mine (57) you need to just drive up to the surf, throw ever thing out, wet the first hook, then sit down, pop a top of good cold one and just enjoy the scene, the birds the waves, no since in making it a struggle that stresses the body or the mind.:beer: After that throw hooks 2 and 3 out.:fishing:

Second order of business is read every post in here, even the old ones and ask any question you want as no question is a dumb as not asking in the first place.;)

Tight Lines and welcome

[RuddeDogg]

welcome to the family.

[Fishman]

Are you Don from TF Board? Either way welcome aboard.

[oldschool]

Are you Don from TF Board? Either way welcome aboard.

No, I'm not Don. Thanks for the greeting.

[SALTSHAKER]

''Old school" here you will find all the information you could need and it is 99% authentic and well thought out, however there is that 1% Bull Pippy thrown in, but hey, we uns is fishermen and that is all she wrote... welcome... salt

[rattler]

welcome...ask away...and if you still have your old stuff, it will most likely still work...I would change the line tho...

[oldschool]

welcome...ask away...and if you still have your old stuff, it will most likely still work...I would change the line tho...


Yeah, 20 year old mono ain't gonna cut it :) !

Unfortunately I sold almost all my gear. I was a total tackle ho too, had 30+ rods. Big Abu's, Newells, Penns and all the rods custom built by yours truly!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!

[chumbucket]

Hello and welcome.
It's great to see fishermen getting back into this great sport as I did 10 years ago. Nothing better than the fresh sea air and meeting the great people out there on the sand and planks.

[eric]

it's like riding a bike oldschool! 12 oz curls on the beach along with tossin 8nbait all day will whip you back into shape! Welcome aboard!!!


itll also whip your back outta alignment if not done right. HAHAH

[Greg's Baitshack]

Welcome aboard!!!!

[JFord56]

Welcome oldschool - I resemble those comments!

[Fireball]

Welcome to the Boards Old School !!
Don't worry about being out of shape. Fishing is one sport where being out of condition matters very little. Hell, the only exercise I get is walking to the funerals of friends of mine who used to exercise !!! And if you need any equipment, just send me an email and I'll sell you rods and reels cheaper than any tackle shop...I've got more stuff than I'll ever use and it's the good stuff priced right. Howie

[AL_N_VB]

Welcome to the Boards Old School !!
Don't worry about being out of shape. Fishing is one sport where being out of condition matters very little. Hell, the only exercise I get is walking to the funerals of friends of mine who used to exercise !!! And if you need any equipment, just send me an email and I'll sell you rods and reels cheaper than any tackle shop...I've got more stuff than I'll ever use and it's the good stuff priced right. Howie


geez Howie...go to the Marketplace or send a PM!