Here are the people you read everyday!

Bass assassin (BA) from Georgia - My given name is Ryan Coleman. I am 33 years young and have been married to my wife Sherri for 15 years. We have a 4 year old son (Shane) and another child on the way. I grew up in a small South Ga. town and spent most of my days working, fishing and hunting on my dads farm. The rest of my time was spent riding and racing Motocross. I have been riding dirtbikes since I was 5 years old and I am currently in my second and final retirement process. After graduating college, I went to work for a big CRT monitor company (NEC Technologies) near my home town. I worked there as a Engineer for 12 years till the manufacturing plant was moved to Mexico. During the time that I was working at NEC, my wife was attending Mercer University obtaining her Pharmacy egree. In 1997, my wife and I moved to North Georgia to pursue new jobs and better school systems for out son. She is now working as a Pharmacy Manager or WallyWorld and I took a position at Rockwell Automation as a Project Engineer. My wife and I have been dedicated to working till we are 50 and then retiring on my fathers farm. By then, our children will be finished with High School and School systems with be of no concern. Our home town schools are very low standard now. I have been bass fishing now for about 17 years. I have been tournament fishing for 15. For a 10 year stretch, I was usually on the water 4 days a week. I was a member of a large middle Ga. BASS affiliated club and was angler of the year for 5 of the 10 years that I was involved. I have also participated in several of the Bassmaster Pro Am events where I came very close to winning the boat at Logan Martin a few years back. I have since been burned out on fishing and started racing my bike again. I have been at it for 3 years now and it is taking a deadly toll on my body. I have recently stopped riding and picked up my golf clubs and fishing rods once again. I have been around on the BFHP for 3 years now and usually post on NF,Nascar, Other and the Tactics board.

Wannabe from MISSISSIPPI Handle - Wannabe. I am 31. Everyone on the board helped me come up with it. I use it because I feel like I'm good at everything, but best at nothing. Also, I don't post much anywhere other than NF, becuase who am I to give advice. Afterall, I'm just a Wannabe. Wannabe....fishing more, Wannabe....driving a new boat, Wannabe....a real fisherman, Wannabe....you get the idea. Marital Status - Married 8 years to my true love Is. 2 boys, Gonnabe 21 mos. and Gottabe 6 mos. The 3 of them are the true reason I'm on earth. Job - Accountant for a bank. It's stinks, but it pays the bills. Fishing - Fish Ross Barnett for Largemouth, but plan a few trips to AL and Pickwick this year to try and get my first Smallie. Bought my first "boat" this year and am in the process of trying to sell it and upgrade to my first real boat. Other Interests - Hunting and Guns. Freeform - Conservative Republican. I'm addicted to this board and fully expect to be fired one day for surfing too much. Even though I've only met a handfull of the people on here, I feel like I know each and every one of you. Truly some of the greatest people and minds in the world visit this board. Wannabe... All teary eyed now.

Tinman from TEXAS Handle - Pretty simply really, Tinman is what I do for a living, fabricating sheet metal duct work ,welding , machining special parts etc. Going to make a Tinman someday! Marital Status - Met my sweetheart at Texas Dance Hall back in 83 , got married in 86 . Julie and I have 2 boys, Tyler 6 and Tanner 4 (don’t ever name you kids with the same first letter) they are great fun to have around, and at times they are worse than me when it comes to fishing , they want to go all the time(me too), BTW I'm 35. Job - I work for Comfort-Air Engineering in San Antonio, we are mechanical contractor of 50 employees. We take on all jobs from the largest commercial to smallest residential applications. I’ve run the sheet metal department now for 4 years now and I like it . I started here in 85, so some would consider me a lifer. Fishing - If it swims, it can be caught, at least I’ll try to catch it, is what I should say. Mostly fish for Bass, but have had a great time the past few years on our local power plant lake catching freshwater reds and hybrid stripers. Biggest red 17.5 lbs and biggest hybrid 8lbs , I fish the salt when I can , but like the freshwater better. My boat : 78 EBBTIDE 18ft. with 150 hp , she may be old but she slow . Trying to talk my loving wife into a new one ,ok a new used one. Other Interests - Of course Family is always #1 ,Hunting: all types, Shooting, baseball, wood working, metal art, camping(not with Elton) , drinking(is that a interest?), any and every type of Race Car, Street Rods, murder cycles (the rice burning variety) sitting in front of the fireplace with Julie and (Private). Oh ,how could I forget the BFHP , you guy and gals are a great bunch to hang around with everyday. I consider this place my second home now. Freeform - If you haven’t already seen my ugly mug on the picture page here’s a little about me : 5’10’’ brown hair , blue eyes, 270 lbs pretty shy till I get to know ya type of person, but once thats out of the way look out. Will stand up and fight the fights worth fighting for anyone. I look meaner than I really am (I dont have a good smile) my wife says I’m just a big teddy bear. Well that’s me , Alex the Tinman

Jerry from ALABAMA Most of you know that I haven't been around that long, but I think I'm well on my way to becoming a permanent resident. Without further hesitation: Handle: I go by my first name. Job: I am a Mechanical Designer for a Government/commercial engineering services company here in Huntsville, Alabama. I love my job. I get to design things and see them built. The next time yall see a Ford or Chevy going down the road think of me, I helped do that. Marital Status: I have been married to my wife Darla for 6 years now, we have two kids: 3 yr. and a 1 week old yesterday, BTW I'm 24. Fishing: I fish here in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee. I fish for LM, SM, crappie, Stripes, and anything else that will bite. Other interests: I enjoy building hotrod cars and trucks, and computers. Freeform: I just think that this is the best place to meet a great quality of people not found on other boards. I am proud to be part of it. Boat: 2000 Champion Mean 16, 90 hp merc. I hope to get some pictures of myself and boat out pretty soon. I am 6'3, 235 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, big nose, big feet, And I also look meaner than I am. My wife says I look mad all the time. Trust me, I'm not mad, just plotting the next fishing trip. I have never met any of you. For this, I hope one day to remedy that. I will probably meet Triton Mike very soon, as he is moving to Huntsville. Jerry ...pleasure makin yall's aquaintance.

Jeff M from NEW JERSEY Handle: First name, M-archesano Married: I'm a freshman...only 2 months, wife is Kim, BTW I'm 29 Work: Partner with my cousin in retail/industrial packaging supplies, ie, cartons, tape, polybags, etc... Fish for: anything saltwater, mostly offshore, out of NJ, have a 21' W/A, I need a bigger boat! Other: have 2 bros and 2 sisiters, all get along (uncommon these days) I like messing around in my veg garden in spring/summer, grew up on the water with fishing and boating, I like making wine and drinking it, nothing like a GREAT bottle of homemade! During the summer I'm miserable unless I'm pulling a spread.

Kris from VIRGINIA OK-Here goes: Handle:None-Go by my first name (need some help choosing one) Marital Status:Married For 9 Years to a beautiful woman who puts up with my fishing all the time! Have two daughters (Tiffany-10 yrs and Kourtney-8 yrs) Job:Work in the purchasing office at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Have been here for 9 years. Fishing:Fish mainly saltwater every chance I get for anything that swims! Switch over to freshwater when the salt comes to a halt. Don't own a boat so I'm shore-bound. Other Interests:NASCAR (Ricky Rudd is #1!!!!!!) Camping, Collections (race collectibles), follow other stick and ball sports pretty heavily Freeform:I'm 35 years old, 5'11" tall and weigh 185lbs. People tend to take me as a smart-ass, but generally I'm all in good fun. I do tend to get grouchy at work a lot (ask my wife about my after work moods sometime) but am trying not to let that bother me! Surf this page an awful lot as well as the other sections on this site. Like Wannabe, I expect to be fired one day for being on here too much!! In case any of you were wondering who the two little girls with the fish are on the picture sites now you know-THEY ARE MY GIRLS

WkEndFisher from VIRGINIA Handle: I came up with it because It's the only time I get to go..If I had know how long it takes to type it everytime I would have probably picked a shorter one..Might change it to WEF Job: I run my own Management Consulting Company offering anything from interium management to Networks and or Computer installations and maintenance. Marital Status: I have been married to my third(Yes 3) wife for six years and between the two of us we have 5 children and don't want any more. It's not that I'm hard to get along with it's just that I don't take a lot of sh??. Fishing: I will fish for anything at anytime I get a change..I mostly canoe the rapid rivers here in Virginia and fish for whatever I see though I have been trying to concentrate on bass..Also do a lot of Saltwater fishing on the Outer Banks. Other Interest: I have a 200 acre mountain spread with a stone cabin in the shenandoah mountains of Va. Most of the winter weekends and as many weekdays as I can swing I spend chasing little deers, bears and turkeys around in the woods. Freeform: I enjoy this board a great deal and consider all of you good friends even though we kick the sh?? out of each other on occasion..Looking forward to the tournament and hope I can contribute to the team south

FishLips from LOUISIANA (See Dogman)Handle: FishLips, When I first wanted to post something on this board I had to think of a handle because I didn't care about going by my first name. Thought of a few different ones and decided to use FishLips.(not a big story on how I got my handle) Marital Status: Single Job: Installation Coordinator for Intermedia Communications. I coordinate the installation of high speed internet lines. Fishing:Bass Fishing is by far my favorite. I do fish for Crappie, Bream, and Catfish also. And will try any kind of fishing there is. Other Interests: One of my other hobbies is raising American Pit Bull Terriers. I have been rasing Pit Bulls since I was 15. Have always loved that breed of dog and always will. I also do alot of hog hunting. If I am not fishing, I will be hog hunting or training my Pits to catch hogs. Freeform: I am a newcomer to this board. I am a 26 year old male. I have been reading almost every message on the Non Fishing for the last two months and like to keep up with the NvsS, and Nascar boards. I don't post a big amount right now but I am slowly getting to know some of the people on this board and maybe soon I will post alot more. If anyone would like to see some pictures my webpage is "www.angelfire.com/ok/tushhawg". Hopefully, I will get to know alot more of ya'll.

Gonefishin from MARYLAND Handle- I figured that when I first wanted to start posting on this page that I would have a handle related to fishing. You always see those little trinkets, door signs sold in the country stores that say "Gonefishin". I figured it would be a easy handle to remember. Marital Status- Married with 3 children. Wifes name is Debbie and we married in 1992. I met her while I was in high school back in the early 80s but we never dated until 1989. My 2 sons are twins, Austin and Tyler, 3 years old. I also have a 6 month daughter Rachel. The boys like to go fishing with me and they have a ball playing in the sand and water and looking at the catches. Job- I work for Uncle Sam in Washington D.C. supervising a warehouse operation. We process incoming orders for 1,500 staff and we maintain a database for all ADP equipment and coordinate the inventories. I like it. The money is fairly good and it beats what I used to do which was sheetmetal work (can you say cold hands). At least it is a trade I can fall back on though. Fishing- A very wide range of fishing. I will fish a pond or the Atlantic Ocean and everything in between which is all available to me within a reasonably short drive. I own a jon-boat but I plan to upgrade that soon. I enjoy surf fishing the most. Any fish found in the middle atlantic states I fish for but mostly stripers and blues. Other interests- Family, football, anything made by Anheiser-Busch, gardening. Freeform- My name is Ray. I am 32 yrs old. 5'10", 220lbs, blues eyes, light brown hair. I am shy in front of people I do not know but act like a fool with good friends. I like reading the banter here and if I ever hurt your feelings with a ill-advised comment, ignore me. I just like to stir the pot now and then. Oh yes, I am a big procrastonater (I WILL get my picture in someday).

Dman from SOUTH CAROLINA Handle - Well....that came about during a time when I was dating a ......let's just say "New & Improved" young lady. Marital Status - Happily Single Job - Project Manager for a global construction management firm. Fishing - I fish Charleston area waters from my 18' CC Hydra Sports. The farthest I've ventured is 20 mi. offshore, but I really enjoy fishing the creeks off of the Intercoastal Waterway. Other Interests - I play a lot of softball. The team I play for won the 1998 "C" Class National Championship, and finished 5th at the '99 Nationals. I also enjoy playing the guitar. My playing style was influenced by James Taylor, and a young man from Black Mountain, NC named David Wilcox. I have a '95 Martin D-28 that sounds better every year. Ashley is my 2 yr. old Chocolate Labrador Retriever (Some of you may remember her from McCoy's page). She's a darn good retriever, but most of all.....an awesome friend. I love her dearly. Well....I honestly think I live in paradise. I'm 35 yrs. old, and I live in Mount Pleasant, SC (Just across the harbor from Charleston). I'm definitely in my element here. I really missed mountain stream flyfishing, at first, but this place now has me totally enamored. I don't think I'll ever leave. I'm a fairly conservative Republican. I am a Patriot. I am comfortable with my relationship with God. I enjoy my work, and love my play time. I enjoy interesting conversations, and most of the people on this board. The rest I tolerate. You wanted honesty......you got it. Dman

Papa Bull from CONNECTICUT Handle: Papa Bull Marital Status: Yep (1child mine @19 years and one hers @10). Job: Computer programmer Fishing: Bluefish, Striped bass, Fluke, flounder and weakfish Boat: Silverton Flyrbidge 26' Other interests: Buying new fishing gear, using new fishing gear, repairing old fishing gear and justifying my angling time to my beloved. I guess I should also mention that I enjoy fishing, huh? Archery (bowhunting), pool and writing are other interests. I'm 39 and have lived in Connecticut for about three and a half years. I occasionally have been accused of cyber-trolling and got the handle Papa Bull from Dman over this. Previously I have lived in Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina and Louisiana, fishing for everything that swam the waters: bluegill, crappie (sac a'lait), perch, walleye, trout, pike, muskie, smallmouth, largemouth, spotted bass, bullheads, shovelheads, channels and blues, gar, redfish, specks, white bass, striped bass, fluke, flounder, bluefish, weakfish etc.... I've been a "member" of the BFHP communtity for somewhere over 2 years, previously spending most of my time on the saltwater, surf fishing and boating pages, but more recently the NF pages. Although I'm a computer programmer I'm hoping to figure out a better way to pay for my fishing gear some day. Robert Williams

Garface from FLORIDA Handle:was watching "Scarface" while thinking about a fishy handle, ergo: Garface Marital Status: married 6 years ,no kids. Age:50 Job: trading stocks on the internet and right now I am selling lots on some Georgia land that I subdivided. (My neice is a realtor) Fishing: spin for bones out of a 12 ft. kayak. Fla. Bay and Everglades in a 16 ft. Alumacraft. fish with next door neighbor (commercial) for yellowtail, cobia, kingfish, etc..Now that's fun, but WHEW, I'm exhaused after a full day on his boat. If the bite is slow, we just go trolling for sails. I've learned more from him (Jose') in a few months than in a lifetime of recreational fishing. Other Interests: Music, books, photography. My wife is an accomplished sailor and is currently looking at a 35 ft. Morgan. I guess that will be my next learning experience. She says, "On my boat you will obey the Captain." I say, "So what's different?"

Hammer from PENNSYLVANIA Handle:Hammer,I always seemed to hit hard,as a kid boxing at the Y,baseball,football,fooseball,whatever,it started at the Y.M.C.A. Age:48,ouch! Married:I met my wife Sue, in high school,class of 69. 30 years of marital bliss later,she still lights me up.We have a daughter Heather,28.And a son Donovan,25.great kids thier whole life. Job:I have 23 years working on the railroad and I love every minute of it.Working outside keep the spirit young. Fishing:We both enjoy surf fishing,standing in the surf,throwing chunks of mullet or whatever,one of us doesn`t like baiting our hooks yet. Other Interests:Guns,hunting,football,music,the beach,not in any certian order. Freeform:I don`t have a set in stone idealisim,I listen to all sides and decide what`s best for me and mine.I am always open minded,easy going but I will speak up and stand strong when need be. Hammer,New Providence,Lancaster County,Pa.

mha from TEXAS mha = Mark H Armstrong used to be "Mark from Tx" but there were too many so I switched to initials. Owner/operator The Lakehouse Restaurant Kerrville, Tx. Had my own place for 11 years, been in the business for 25. Born and raised in Dallas, a native Texan 45, married 19 years, three daughters 18,16,15,and a border collie Bass fish only. Like Amistad. Run a Ranger 492.

Ufm82 from OHIO Handle: UFM82 "Ultimate Fishing Machine"+ the year I graduated Marital Status: Yes, 12 years and counting, 2 kids, 4 eyar old son and 5 month old daughter. Job: Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Salesman Fishing: Any and all, I'll fish in a post hole if there is a fish in it. I drive a 16" Sea Nymph Fishin' Machine with a sickly '69 Merc 35 hp black boat anchor on the back. It floats, so what the hell. Other Interests: Perusing the BFHP ecery chance that I have. (Sad isn't it?) Wood working, lure building, trolling motor repairs on the side. Enjoying my kids, enjoying my wife, etc. I found the BFHP some time ago, maybe a year to a year and a half and have been addicted ever since. Unlike many others, my bookmark is to the N/F page, then I look at everything else later. I'm looking forward to whomping the life out of the South during this T due to their overall smugness and pitiful lack of social skills. Let's Fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 35 yrs young, male, 6'4", 255 lbs. All lean muscle with no fat. (That's what I tell my wife. She knows better.) I have only met one other BFHPer and that was BMagill. We fished a local county park T one day, and I caught zippo. He snagged two, both of which were easily twice as big as Wannabe's monster. I think they were 1 lb 9 oz and 2 lb 14oz. :-} UFM82 May the taters be with you, always

Tater Terry from IDAHO Handle: Terry. I go by my name because I felt it would be good since I was a sponsor. But, I don't use my blue highlighted name on this board or the NvS board because I don't feel it is polite. Wannabe and the other "Friends of the BFHP" should though. Marital Status: Married for 9 years to Lynn. We have two kids, David (almost 8) and Timmery (6). Job: I'm a Chemical Engineer for a Nuclear Research Institution. I, along with my wife and Brian, also have the worm business. BTW, thank you all for the support you've given us over the last year. Fishing: Geez, I don't think there is enough space here. I've been fishing since I was 4. I worked in a tackle shop for 10 years when I was younger. I fished my first T at 14. Got tired of "having to catch fish" and quit T fishing in 86 when I went back to school. During the summers of 86 and 87, I worked on two different Sport Fishing boats out of Long Beach CA. I love saltwater fishing but haven't done it in a while. Now I'm back fishing T's and don't think I'll ever stop again. Other Interests: huh??? Is there anything other than Family and fishing??? Freeform: Liberal Republican. I am 6' 3" and weigh 195#. Brown hair blue eyes. I'm not shy and love to flip the sh%t with anyone. I value my friends more than myself. And, I value myself a lot! I like to write and learn about history. I also like to be around people. This site means a lot to me. I have learned a lot from the other boards but I feel this board has done the most for me. I enjoy visiting with all of you every day and each day I'm not able to get on here I feel sad. : (. You all are my friends (even you Ed and Cad) and I hope to get the opportunity to meet all of you some day. Sincerely, Terry

Woody from MINNESOTA Handle – Woody. Lately I’ve been testing pseudonyms. Gloria Steinem likes bytch slapping the southern boyz. Father Phil MahCrakin speaks to my spiritual side. Marital Status – I’m divorced, but now engaged to a wonderful woman who shares my love of the outdoors. I have 3 children/adults. My 23-year-old daughter Sarah is in Europe right now. Adam is my 20-year-old son. He’s in college, is 6’4” and has an 88 MPH fastball. He still hugs me and I love that. Nate, my youngest, is 6”5” and is very active in sports. I’ve been blessed because non-of my children have had problems with gangs, drugs or pregnancy. Job – I am a manager of level two desktop support for a finance company in St. Paul, MN. I’m just an old nerd. I’m lucky to have excellent people working for me. It allows me to spend way too much time here. Fishing – It depends on the time of the year. I actively fish for bass, walleye, BIG northern and muskie. I use to have a 1978 18ft SmokerCraft with a 30HP Johnson, but last year I was able to swing a new boat. It’s a 1750 Crestliner Fishhawk. with a 4 stroke 100 HP Yamaha on the back. Four strokes are very quiet. Other Interests – I enjoy golf in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. Freeform – I’m 48, 6’0”, 220#, gray haired and need to wear sun lotion on top of my head. I fish out of Hayward, WI which is 140 miles from my house. I spend WAY too much time here. I consider you all my friends. I like the way new people are welcomed by all and how the veterans protect the integrity of our customs from smart talking drop ins. I enjoy emailing with all.

Karl L from DELAWARE Handle: First name Marital Status: Christa and I have been married 10 years; we have a Brady Bunch family. She has two children from a previous marriage: Lauren 16, and Joshua 13. I have a daughter Michelle, also 16. If I could hand pick a young man to be my son, it would be my step-son Joshua. Job: Lab Technician for a big chemical company. I've been with them 20 years, which is impossible because I just graduated from high school a few years ago! Fishing: Grew up fishing ponds with my dad. Now I bass fish mostly tidal rivers. I've got a '99 Triton TR-18 with a Merc 150 EFI. I occasionally travel to fish. Attended my first Rally@ last year (yes, I witnessed Wannabe's victory) and will continue to attand as many Rallies as possible. I fish club tournaments and few bigger local tournaments. I do a little saltwater fishing each summer, too. Other Interests: I've recently begun shooting a pistol at a local range and love it. My wife and I ran the local Little League for several years, which was an amazing amount of work. I like good cigars; current favorite is the Lars Tetens Millhouse. Freeform: I think I first stumbled upon the BFHP in October of '95. I've only met a handful of folks that visit here, but hope to meet more in the future. I'm 40 years old, 5'10" tall and in the process of losing the 20lbs I gained since giving up cigs. I'm devilishly good-looking, too. I used to sing and play in bar bands, but one divorce was enough. I now sing in the church choir.

Scooter from IDAHO Hi! I am Scott. Hence the handle "Scooter". 33 years old. Was called that off and on my whole life. It stuck. Can't shake it! Been married to Carrie going in six years now. Don't know what's wrong with that girl! I have a stepson , Branden, who is 12 and getting more serious about Bass fishing all the time. Won't go Steelheading with me! Hell, he is getting to be like most of you guys. Scary! Daughter, Kaylie, who is 5 and can't hold still long enough to hold on to a fishing pole for more than 5 minutes. And Kaleb, who is 2. I'm pretty sure he will catch his first fish before Kaylie does! Aside from a few odd jobs in High Scool, I've been a farmer all my life. Asst. Manager for a 4,600 acre row crop farm. Onions, sugarbeets, hay, asparagus, sweet corn, wheat and a bunch of weeds! Believe it or not, no potatos! Did that for a few years just so we would know not to do it again. Fish pretty much everywhere I can in Central Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Live right on the border. Kinda sucks having to buy two season licenses. I just started fishing T's last year. Plan on fishing more of them this year and kicking butt more than I did last year. (I hope!). Winter time is Steelhead time! Love it! Bass dies down just in time for Steelhead. Steelhead dies down just in time for Bass. Best of both worlds! My main other interest is building rods. Been at it for a little over 2 years now. Also like to hunt waterfowl. Would like to big game hunt, but life on the farm puts a damper on that. Like to snow ski. That is about all the time I have for hobbies. I can think of a lot of things I'd like to do or try but time is an issue. Oh yeah, I do catch a Winston Cup race whenever possible, although, it will not stand in my way of fishing! DJ fan! Been for a long time. I am 6'2". 240 lbs. I am a real good looking guy! I would prove that by posting my picture on the picture page, but you know…….jealousy is a bad thing! I would have all the girls on me….all the guys mad at me…..you know..it would be a real bad scene! LOL! My boat is a 18' aluminum Miller jet boat (river boat). 302 Ford powered (soon to be a 351). Not as convenient as a bass boat, but then a bass boat would not be real practical on the whitewater of some of my Steelhead waters. I fish tournaments with my partner who has a 17' Bass Tracker. Got his arm twisted enough this year that we are looking for a REAL Bass Boat! Gonna be fun this summer! I enjoy this board to the point that it is starting to become a problem! Let's keep it up. I have enjoyed meeting all of you and talking to those of you who I have spoke with. Well, see as how I am not going to make it back to work on time, I best get and do the best I can! Scooter

Jaw_jerker from TEXAS (See JJ) My name is Brian. The handle Jaw_Jerker comes from fishing Toledo Bend (Louisiana/Texas Border) and Jerkin The Jaws on many LM's down there. (Settin the Hook for the Yanks) Single, (divorced 4 years) and managed to have one 8 year old fishing partner (son) from that Fiasco! My GirlFriend wants to move in with me, but luckily she has a Cat and well Ms. Pepsi (My Dog) doesn't get along with the cat! I work for a very large Company in Plano, Tx. Our group operates as a Reseller of PC hardware and software for General Motors. Previously worked for Delta Airlines for 15 years! Tickets Please! I have a well paid for 84 Hydra-Sport with 150 Mariner ponies. She's got more scracthes, than I got wrinkles, but all in good fishing! Got a new Transom too! Fish often for LM's Crappie (Sac alait) Bream and a few Stripers. I do keep some for frying, but just enough for all my neighbors to ask me when the next Fish-Fry will be! (Please hold off on throwin the Rocks) 39 going on 25 in age, 5'11" 200lbs and holding for now! I do some fiberglass repairs on the side, particpate in my sons sports, and play on the BFHP when time allows. It's a pleasure to be able to come hear and see the sights and sounds, you all leave here daily!

Jwl (Corp Man) from TEXAS Handle - JWL as my name is Jere W. Land Live in Willis, Texas which is north of Houston. Live on Lake Conroe (22,000 acres) Never fished it but do "drift and drink" it. Marital Status - Married all my life to Mary Lou and I have a 23 yr. old step daughter who I have raised since 3 Job - Manager of Labor Relations for one of the largest Industrial Construction Co.'s in the U.S. and I love it. It is privately owned and the owners truly treat employees like part of the family. Main job function is maintaining the co.'s union free status. Also get involved in other H.R. areas dealing with legal issues. Fishing - Saltwater only. Really love offshore Other interest - NASCAR(been a fan since '65) especially Dale Earnhardt. Am attending 3 races this year Texas, Talladega & Bristol. Freeform - Love to fish in Fla. with my brother and go several times a year there. Fish South Texas (Port Aransas). Own a 21' Parker WAC. which I wish was 25' Very conservative (Newt. was too liberal for me) Age & height are both too much @ 49 years; 6'1'' and 230 lbs.

PJzaBruin from CALIFORNIA Handle: PJzaBruin Now you can say it either way "Pee Jay's a Bruin" or "Pee Jay Zee a Bruin", because the first three letters are my initials, and I am a Bruin (UCLA '79). Marital Status: Very married -- 20 years now. And happy. 2 daughters, 16 and 12. Job: Subscription manager for some outdoor and boating oriented magazines. Fishing: These days, trout in Southern California reservoirs and Sierra Nevada lakes. As a youth, smallies and bream in a little pond in lower New York state. Other Interests: Many and varied. UCLA Basketball, outdoor photography, soccer (coaching, reffing, playing) and politics. Freeform: OK, I consider myself to be a MODERATE Democrat, but on this board, that equates to being a liberal. So be it. I was raised in a mixed marriage -- Mom was Presbyterian, Dad was Jewish -- and I identify much more strongly with my Jewish roots. So I married a Catholic girl who is now thoroughly and completely lapsed. I grew up 35 miles north of New York City (conservative suburbs), went to school in a predominantly Italian and Irish Catholic area, and live in conservative Orange County, CA, so I'm used to being on the other side in the argument all the time. Non-conservative, non-Catholic, non-native (I was born here in California). Comes in handy with two daughters -- I'm the only non-female in the house! I'm a reformed gun hater, but not a gun lover, a concerned parent, and a thoughtful individual who is busy plowing his way through middle age (42 in 2 weeks). Shalom!

Gene Brown from GEORGIA Handle: Go by my name Marital Status: Married Cricket this year, no children, but she ( now we )has a son, married with family. Job: Have been a chiropractor since 1984, we now have 4 in the family. Fishing: Mom has picture of me skinning bullhead catfish at about age 7 years old. Have fished in midwest, Pacific northwest, and south east in fresh water. Started to fish the salt about 10 years ago. Now live on the coast and fish the marshes and off shore. 90% of fishing is with my wife, and I love it that way. Also like to cast net shrimp. Have a 20 foot Wellcraft with a 150 outboard. Other interests: Played all sports in high school, now some golf and likes to jog. Wife and I like to work in garden. Hunted alot as a kid, small game and birds. Freeform: 39 years old 6'4" and 210lbs, give or take, blue eyes, dark brown hair. Was born in Illinois, married at 18 and divorced at 22. Was single again till 1999. Met my wife Cricket 3 years ago, she is my reason for living, I waited for the right woman, and it paid off big time. Gene

DusterHigh from OKLAHOMA Handle - Real name is Brent. DusterHigh was a psuedo I created to be ornery. Working so well I just may keep it! Marital Status - Married 5 months tomorrow. I have a two-year old Rottweiller named Madison who shares my heart with my wife. Job - I am a training manager for a large telecomm company and I have recently starting consulting. Begin work on my doctorate this summer, after which I plan to consult full time. I recently purchased my first rent-house and am currently in talks to buy another. Have aspirations of being a "slum-lord" one day. Fishing - I started bass fishing before I can recall with my father. Had my first boat when I was 15 and used to get my dad to pull me to Lake Conway on his way to work. I would fish all day and he would pick me up on his way home. Between boats currently. Wanting to buy this summer. Fish Fork 10-12 times yearly which isn't nearly enough but thankful for every opportunity I get to go. Didn't fish but two "T's" in '99 but have resolved to enter any that I can in '00. Other Interests - Grew up hunting deer, turkey, and ducks, but the bass thing has pretty much taken over as my primary source of "extra-curricular" activity. Right now, I'm thoroughly enjoying being a newlywed! Pray that never changes! Also love baseball, college wrestling, baseball, college football, baseball, college basketball, baseball, and anything involving my beloved OU Sooners! Freeform - I am 26 years old (for two more days), 6'5" tall, 215#, brown hair, green eyes. Constantly looking for something bigger and better and jump at any opportunity for self-growth that comes my way. A firm believer in the virtue that it is our decisions and abilities which make us who we are...not anyone elses! Left Arkansas for Oklahoma in '91 and don't miss it too bad. Can't imagine living anywhere other than where I'm at and plan on establishing deep roots here. -b-

Mike P from NEW YORK Handle--real name is Mike Prevost, half "Swamp Canary" which is good ol' New England perjorative for a French-Canadian, and half Italian. I post on the fishing boards as Ditch Jigger, which arises from my favorite place ( a saltwater canal colloquially called "The Ditch") and method to fish. I use my real name on this one because we talk about real life issues. While I don't cyber-troll myself, I have been know to toss out some fresh chum for the true masters, RW and Swampy, as either Frenchy or Vinny from Brooklyn. Married to Da Bride going on 12 years, two kids. 9 year old daughter and 6 year old son. Job--Defender of the Constitution and Champion of the Downtrodden--or refuse packager, depending on how you look at it, and I honestly see it both ways a lot of times myself. In other words, I practice criminal law in Staten Island NY, mostly for people who can't pay me. For which the City pays me entirely too little for the grief I get from everyone, most of all my "very grateful" clients. Fishing--primarily salt and almost exclusively from shore. Mostly surfcasting. Lots of times in the wee hours, after work and the kids are finally in bed. Other interests--I'm a lawyer, a father of 2 young kids and a fanatical surf fisherman. When they make 36 hour days, I'll have other interests. Freeform--mostly Libertarian who normally votes for Republicans who don't seem to be overly concerned with what I do in private. Not that I do anything they'd be shocked by, just on principle. Seems there are more Republicans who have that view than there are Democrats who don't want to tell me how they'll spend my money. Mostly I lurk here but will throw my nickel's worth in on subjects dealing with law and current events. And I'm a trivia buff. Deep, dark secret--I once won $36,850 dollars on Wheel of Fortune, which I used for a down-payment on my house. Or, more precisely, what was left over after taxes and the penalties I had to pay because I had a lousy accountant who effed-up the estimated tax stuff. Please don't ask me what Vanna's really like, with her, what you see is what you get.

Outsider from Canada Handle - Outsider. When I first came here I posted as Charles... Being one of a very few non-Americans, I was shunned (as I still am) and basically told by Dman (then Jeff) that I would and could never be accepted as "one of the gang" because in the end, I was just an outsider... A cyber-troll post recently (inadvertently) brought many great wishes to the forefront and left me feeling very welcome and part of the gang here... I don't want to change my handle to Insider, but I do feel like a regular part of this group and I miss the repartee and wit when I am away... Marital Status - almost 4 months now... No kids yet... Still learning a lesson on a weekly basis... Job - IT Manager for Iris Power Engineering. Part of the job entails ensuring our companies web site, email and access is unfettered and the links are up. Linux is not for the weak of heart... Fishing - Bass fishing is a relatively new love. Tournaments in particular... Always been a little competitive whether it be Balderdash, Scrabble, fishing or whatever. Also like to fish for pike, walleye, pan fish, and have caught a lot of musky inadvertently the past two seasons... Have tried deep sea fishing and enjoyed the bottom fishing, and hated the deep sea trolling. Would rather play bingo than troll... Other Interests - play in basketball league as a miniature PG with minimal handle (5'6" 155 lbs - with one bad wheel, 2 ankle braces, jumpers knee tendonitis in left knee, no left hand finish) no J, and no court vision, but we're still in 2nd for now and made the playoffs both years prior... Learning to cook, and the power of flowers over women (what gives with that!). Once spent a full hour pretending to be interested in looking at wedding photos, could've earned an academy award... Freeform - I'm neither a liberal or a conservative, I'm probably right about in the middle... I have a strong opinion on many things, but anyone with half an ounce of common sense would feel the same way most times... Oh yeah, I'm 28 for 24 or 25 more days. Charles

RickK from VIRGINIA I post under the handle of RickK because it's my first name and the first letter of my last name. I am not an original thinker for the most part and I also like to keep things simple! Job: I work for the government and I'm a weekend warrior (Hey, it makes the boat payments) Fishing: Saltwater mostly. Tuna's my specialty. We bought a house in Ocean City, MD about 8 years ago and that's where I keep my boat, a 21' Robalo, Walkaround. We don't use the house or the boat that often and I often wonder why I've spent all this money for something I hardly ever use. I'm tired of my wife's "good ideas" and can't convey to her why we're always broke! Duh!!!!!!!!! Other Interests: One weekend a month, and often more frequently I wear a uniform. The other 3 weekends I'm a part time flight instructor. Oh...I also hunt, but not nearly enough anymore. Freeform: Married 19 years. One daughter who gets her license in 3 months (HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!), 1 fearless miniature schnauser. Sense of humor: It's been warped and perverted by frequenting this forum. Greatest fault: Quoting the notable quotes posted on this board by those with an IQ that dwarfs my IQ.

Peter F. from NEW YORK Handle-Peter F.,just didn't want to be someone i'm not,plus easy to remember..........Marital Status-married for 7 1/2 years to Noelle the most understanding,beautiful,sweet,wonderful girl in the world,we met in 86 and married in 92...........Job-I am an Options Manager for a Wall Street firm(I do it for the money :(,And on the weekend I am a mate on a party(head) boat(for the love,there is nothing better than helping a child catch their first fish)...........Fishing-I love any kind of fishing,but prefer saltwater,my favorite fish to catch is blackfish(tautog),with stripers and fluke running a distant 2nd,.......Other Intrest-love music Bob Marley is my favorite,love to travel just got back from Germany,like playing football,hockey and just got back into boxing.........Freeform-38 yrs old,5'10",180 lbs.brwn eyes,brown hair,lived in Brooklyn my whole life.Well that enough out of me .PEACE.

Lt Bass from OKLAHOMA My name is Lawrence Taylor and I always liked Earnest T. Bass on the Andy Griffith Show, so there's where the handle came from. I'm mostly a lurker but this is the first site I check every work day. Marital status: married almost 10 years to Susan, have two daughters, Lawren, 6 and Allie, almost 2. Lawren is my favorite fishing partner. Job: editor for a fishing magazine (so I call the tremendous amount of time I spend here “research”). Fishing: Bluegills to bass. I like to bass fish Tenkiller and fish for trout, stripers, walleye, bass, etc. below the Tenkiller dam on the Lower Illinois River. Also pond fish with Lawren a lot. I spend two weeks a year (summer vacation) at the in-laws on the Outer Banks in North Carolina where I fish off the dock and shore, but would like to meet a BFHPer who lives near the Emerald Isle/Atlantic Beach area who owns a boat and would volunteer to take me bay fishing (the offshore waves make me oh-so green). I own a 17-foot Monark aluminum boat with a 60 horse merc. Other interests: I like to hunt anything legal and coach my daughter's softball team. Freeform: I'm 5'8" 170#, republican, love my family, bird dog, duck dog and even the kids' piece of @#$% weenie dog. Oh, and most of my posts get cut off at the end. Lt Bass

Spotted Bass from MISSISSIPPI Jim from the shores of the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, MS. Spotted Bass is the handle cause I would rather catch a 3 pound spot than a 6 pound LM. Currently full-time with the Mississipi Army National Guard in recruiting. Lack 9 weeks from having 20 years service. Been deployed to Panama, Saudi Arabia and Germany on various Peace Keeping (haha) missions. Also been known to post as Roland from Florida and Chesty Puller from South Carolina when the mood dictates. I fish almost exclusively in the Ross Barnett, (150-175 days per year) better known as the "rez". Its hard to go somewhere else when a 33,000 acre lake is in your back yard.........boat ramp is 250 yards away!!!!!!!!!!! Bass Fishing is the ONLY fishing, everything else is a low second place. I run a 1994 Pro 18 Tracker with 90hp Mariner. She definantly aint the prettiest or fastest, but I can push-pole in some backwaters that would make a RangerBoy go home crying. BOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Married for 4 years with 2 young 'uns that like throwing smoke bombs into the chimney. As far as other hobbies...............did I mention that I bass fish on the "rez"?.............................................................................. SB

bass_n_man from CALIFORNIA Handle: Bass_n_man. When I first started coming to the BFHP about 3 or 4 years back, maybe more I'm not sure, I was the only one with that handle, now there are quite a few. I have been contemplating a handle change. My name is Mike, yes I know, there are sure a lot of us. I live out here in sunny Southern California, actually its more south central. I'm 38 years young. I stand 6'2 and weigh in at 275, dark brown hair, almost black and sh*t brown eyes. Marital Status: Happily married to the most wonderful lady in the whole world. She puts up with my orneryness, she says that’s the reason she fell in love with me. She also lets me spend insane amounts of money and time bass fishing. We have 1 daughter, Marilyn, who is 13 and spoiled rotten. She has bright orange hair, kids these days. She only has 4 toes on each foot. Actually she is a cockatoo but she seems to think that she is human. Occupation: P.C. support Technician. I work for a major defense contractor. Can't go into any detail about my work but I am currently working for the Marines. Fishing: My "Home" lake is Lake Isabella, been fishing it for over 20 years now. I also fish Perris, Pyramid, Castaic, Skinner and Silverwood. My passion is Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. I also enjoy striped bass. My largest Largemouth to date weighed in at 15.5. Caught her back in the early 80's. I have come close on more than 1 occasion to breaking my record and feel that I will this year. Living out here in the land of giant bass sure is nice. Boat: 201 Champion Fish and Ski, had to get the F/S to keep the little woman happy. The only thing that make's a ski model is the rod lockers are padded. Other Interests: NASCAR, and 4 Wheelin. Free Form: I believe in standing up for what I feel is right and will defend with my life the people that are important to me. I like to joke around and just be ornery and I consider myself one of the nicest people you will ever meet. However, I will not take scuff from anyone. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future for a day of bass fishing. I dont get to spend as much time here as I used to but I do log in every so often too see whats up. Good Luck and Please Remember to Practice Catch and Release to Ensure the Future of Our Great Sport.

kel--lure from NORTH CAROLINA Nickname came from some friends while i was fishing some my homemade lures...they called it a killer, i called it a Ke-lure. First name is Kelly. I was hatched on fathers day of 1968. I'm currently 31, married to my first and last wife, Heidi, 27...who reigns originally from Maine and i give her heck for it too. We were hitched in 1996. I was born, raised, and will croak in NC. I am also a brand, new daddy to a little girl named Macie, (as in Macy). She is 16 days old,...her hobbies are crying, eating, pooping & just plain looking too darn cute! We also have a Cairn Terrier named Sophie that is the apple of her daddy's eye or so she thinks. Shes in training for squirrel hunting currently. Have 2 cats also, Mama Kitty and Tiger Kitty (they are married, but fixed). Also have 30 Koi carp in 2 landscape ponds that i tend to. I have one brother, Davey, that is 22 months my senior. I have a nephew(4) and niece(5) as well. Both parents are alive and just recently retired. As for fishing, I'm a bass fisherman by trade, but enjoy crappie, bream, cats, blues and any other creatures that pull my chain. I have a 1996 Signature Edition Nitro Bass and am currently looking to buy again. (hint, hint,.. Kris ole pal) I currently work for a computer consulting company, but my formal education & background is in Psychology. Was an infant/ child therapist before the "pooter" job. My bride is a Doc. of Pharmaceuticals and works for a large drug co. My interests are all types of hunting (deer, ducks, doves, rabbits,.etc...)& bowhunting. Played basketball, football, wrestling, & mainly baseball while in school. Also collect baseball memorabilia and use to play it way too much (shoulder decided to quit on me in college) Love to be active by running, biking,...I refuse to grow old & fat! Also enjoy a good ole "rasslin match" WCW style. I have a 1996 Signature Edition Nitro Bass boat & will be buying a new boat again very soon, maybe this weekend. I have mouse brown hair & blue eyes. I am 6 ft tall on a high day and did weigh 172 lbs til i recently lost 11 lbs. I am currently not sleeping much, but do get to change plenty o' diapers and steal cute baby kisses. As for my political affiliation, I'm a Conservative Independent, but always swing to the right side. ;) Have been on BFHP since 1997. Thats all for now so ya'll can wake up. kel-lure aka- Macie's daddy

Becky from FLORIDA Handle - My first name Martial Status - Married 2 years to a terrific guy, who has too many great qualities to list; 1 stepson, Josh, 9yo Job - Tech Support for several programs of which I do not have the liberty to speak, if you know what I mean. It's not that interesting anyway. Fishing - Prefer freshwater, though I enjoy going offshore a couple times a year for something different. (And to stock the freezer.) Mostly, I fish trout, LM, and redfish. We have a 15-ft skiff (Customcraft), which was built right here in the Panhandle. It's a great boat; can be pulled/launched anywhere and is great for the river, the flats, floundering. If I ever strike it rich, I'm buying my husband a Silver King flats boat (our dream). Other Interests - Camping; reading; cooking; traveling; walking; socializing with friends; love crossword puzzles and board games, esp. Trivial Pursuit and Balderdash Freeform - With the exception of my stint in the Air Force, I've had office jobs all my life and have not liked one of them. I'm 36 years old, a neat freak, love clothes, and have a ridiculously large wardrobe. I'm a bargain-hunter extraordinnaire and can buy more with $10 than anyone on earth. Own one cat (Dear Prudence), a brown tabby who is mean as all get-out. I lived in England for 2 years and loved it. I'm a Christian and know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. My relationship with God is first in my life. I'm Conservative and have always voted Republican. My favorite food is Mexican anything, pizza, salad, fish, and doughnuts. What makes me happy: a campfire, the beach, a cold beer, when my husband calls me, the smell of the woods, a hot shower, the presence of God. What makes me unhappy: bad manners, tail-gaters, bitter unhappy people, poachers, laundry.

Brian from IDAHO I go by the handle Brian because its my name. Married to Kelly for 6 years. Met her in New York, clubbed and drug her to Idaho where she now teaches theater at the University of Idaho. Two daughters, Abigail 5 and Chloe 3. Occupation: I manage a type of stock trading hedgefund out of my house, mostly trading IPOs. Too complicated to explain and I do not take on new money, sorry. If anyone on this page has any questions pertaining to stocks or trading I can try to respond but understand this is a tough business for me to be in with an IQ of about 63. Fishing: All my life. Other than my family nothing has meant more to me. I have fished from the Baja to Alaska and from the Pacific to the Atlantic (I used to fish stripers and blues on the beach in Long Beach, NY before the market opened!). I have fly-fished extensively but have hung it up lately as I devote all my time to bass and the occasional walleye. Other interests: I hunt chukars, pheasants, ducks, and geese with two great labradors. I've killed plenty of deer and elk with both rifles and bows but have lately given it up as I get spread too thin. I've also enjoyed learning to build our website (SnakeBite). Freeform: Some may know that I'm 6'8" and I played basketball in college at Washington State and was drafted by the Knicks, second round. I played three years with the Knicks (yes, I showered with Patrick Ewing daily). I was first team Academic All-American and the Pacific-10 Conference Student-Athlete of the Year in college. Also Playboy Magazine's runner-up student athlete of the year, missed a date at Hugh's place by just that much. Still smarts frankly. Those awards I feel stronger about than any of the all-conference type stuff I earned. I see PJzaBruin iw a UCLA fan. I think they suck and I think Lavin in a moron, although I did like Harrick and Lorenzo Romar is a friend of mine. I'm still a little bitter after losing to them both games my senior year on last second shots. The only fight I ever got in playing ball (besides all the ass I kicked in practice) was with Reggie Miller. If I'd got ahold of the skinny little runt, well...., lets just not go there. Anyway, basketball ended for me about 6 years ago when I ruptured a disk in my back and had major surgery. Life goes on. I don't get to the NF page as much as I'd like as work keeps me busy, unlike most of you, especially Terry. Just teasing of course LOL. I've really enjoyed working with SnakeBite Custom Fishing Tackle and continue to learn tons about fishing from Terry (I hope he doesn't read this and if you do, don't let it go to your head cause we both know who carries the weight at the team Ts). And for those of you who don't know yet, Terry is truly a good guy, no matter how he acts on this page. That's about it. Brian

Bassman / IA from IOWA Handle- Didn't know there was going to be one for every state, going to change to 190T. Job Teamster ( driver ) started at age of 16, time out military then resumed, 30 years total, 23 years present company. Married-- very,--forever--- one son 26 one daughter 24, two granddaughters 4 y/o and 5 mos. old, places to fish---anywhere there is water. fav. places, Table Rock. Ex wrestler, ex boxer ( hence the reason for lack of eyebrows ) Things i enjoy, working around the yard, in my shop, reading this board. Was goalkeeper for soccer team for 15 years, quit after 2nd heart attack. Sure miss that. Boating the Mo.River in a day crusier once a week. Name Dave,--- age 48 going on 20

Triton Mike from MISSISSIPPI Okay lots o questions to answer... Handle: Triton Mike Kinda obvious ain't it.. Well ever since I got my Tr-18 Triton I kinda stole the idea from Triton Dan when I first visited the BFHP. At work I am know as Mac. Short for McGyver. I fixed a broken bun toaster with a piece of aluminum foil.. Marital Status: Not married.. Have been engaged twice already. I guess I am picky but certainly hope it will happen one of these days.. Job: I am a restaurant troubleshooter for Ruby Tuesday Inc. Like the others it pays for the boat and the bills Fishing: Dang there ain't enuf webspace to give this question justice. I have been fishing since I was 6 yrs old. Learned how to fish with a baitcaster when I was 10. As for species if it swims I fish for it. I like to fish for bass of all species, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sharks of all types, lemonfish, Jacks, need I go on. But bass fishing and Redfishing are highest on my list. There is just sumthin about them damn smallmouth's that make me go beserk. Other Interest: I for a long time used to shoot Muzzleloaders professionally for about 15 years. When I was a junior I won the AL, GA, MS, TX, SC, FL, TN state championships and came in second in the Nationals. I love to hunt deer, turkey (big passion here), squirriels, ducks slowly becoming a favorite. I also love to shoot my bow and hope to get into some competition with it when I get to AL. I also love to make webpages even though I am not the greatest at it yet!! I also cook quite a bit since I am some what of a chef by trade. I also love to ride my boat down the lake wide open with the water slick as glass and watch the sun come up over the horizon. Nuttin soothes the soul better than that. I guess I need to mention Women as well. Can they count as a hobby??? Free Form: I am 29yrs old, 6ft 1" weigh about 215lbs. Blonde hair, blue eyes, defintely a republican. I Currently live in Ridgeland, MS fixing to be a Huntsville, AL native like real soon. I have met a ton of people off this page at the Rallies and I have enjoyed everyone that I have met and emailed with on the BFHP. I have been on this page over a year now and I feel like I am more up to date on fishing, boating etc than a person who does not visit this great page. It is nice when you can go to a boat dealer and know when he is feeding you the bull and when he is not. Thanks Gerry for this great page. Jerry count on us gettin together. We are gonna have us a blast. Triton Mike

Tracker from CALIFORNIA Handle: Tracker or first name ( Larry ). Got tracker as I have always been able to track down a problem, even if I have to create it myself. ( and it winds'em up on the boats & motors board ) also cause I own one. I am 38 yrs old going on 12. Born in Jersey, airforce brat, All my relatives live in the sowf, mostly Georgia and the Carolinas, except for my mom and dad and my sister as they live out here also. Marital status: Married for 8yrs, wife: a very understanding and patient woman named Karen (she used to fish with me till she got me a replacement), fishing buddy/son 7yrs old named Tony. Pets: Cockatial, Schnuazer, 3 cats and some guppies. Occupation: Computer/Network vodoo priest. (servers & infrastructure) currently serving time as Big Brother monitoring networks/servers in Northern CA. Work for a company based out of Texas of all places. Fish for anything that swims, usually bass, panfish, catfish, stippers, trout, mostly in Northern Ca Lakes, a little river or Delta fishing also. Finally got my first boat, a 99 Tracker Pro team 165, 25hp 4/stroke, it gets us out to the fish and it was affordable as I had a limit from the wife. Conservative Republican......nuff said. Interests: Family, fishing, trucks, computers, guns, music, sex, BFHP (stumbled onto this board about a year ago), hunting, camping and a whole bunch of other stuff too. Live in Rush Limbaugh's favorite place, Rio Linda CA. Motto: always try to be nice, but always be ready to rumble.

"Phantom" from TEXAS "Phantom" comes from The Phantom of "10/2 Point"....3 yrs. ago found a point at Fork where wife (ex) and I caught at least 10 bass with at least 2 over the slot (10/2) five times in three weeks. Haven't been back since last year though. Career: Been an I.T. Headhunter for over 21 years. Boat: 18' ProGator w/ (currently defunct) 150 Merc. (looking for either another motor or possibly another boat as we speak) Fishing: 90% largemouth, 10% crappie, sand bass, bream. Fish Ray Roberts about 65% of the time, Fork 20% and all others the rest. Started bass fishing 30 years ago in farm ponds (tanks) and never quit. Only fish 2-3 Ts a year, maybe more in the future. Always yearned for an 8 lb. bass...still don't have one, but have 2 over nine and 1 over 10!!!! Other Interests: Hunting (winged creatures only, don't own a rifle and can't hit water from a boat with a handgun!), Skeet Shooting (leagues only, shot competition from 86-88 and hold a Gold and Bronze medal from the 1998 World Championships) Freeform: Everybody seems to be concentrating on politics, me, I don't vote for politicians, it only encourages 'em. Oh yeah: Single (divovrced), 45 years old, 6'0", 185 lbs., and lots of forehead! The Phantom of "10/2 Point"

Arpy from ILLINOIS Handle: Arpy is the phonetic vervion of my first two initials RP (Richard Paul) Married: Third time. First one was a lot of fun but a bad idea; second one wasn't much fun but a good idea (got two great kids, both grown now); third time is fun and a good idea. I found one who like to fish with me once in a while and understands why I need to fish all the time. Her name is Nancy. BTW, I'm 48. Married into two great step kids (grown) and two fantastic grandkids! I really enjoy doing grandpa stuff. Job: Teach college full time, campus police chief part time. Also do lots of police training for the State of Illinois and make training videos for PSTN. I work a whole lot during the cold months and fish my butt of spring, summer & fall. Fishing: Been a Mississippi River Rat all my life. Fish up and down the river from southern Illinois to northern Wisconsin. Like Lake Fork too. Mostly bass, some northern and an occasional walleye trip. Run a 1990 Champion 184 with a 150 Merc Black Max. Looks brand new. Other Interests: Public speaking, computer games, hunting pheasants, reading, spoiling the women in my life rotten. (Wife, daughter, step daughter) Freeform: Extremely conservative democrat. Did NOT vote for Bill. Pretty pragmatic, an extrovert sometimes and introverted other times. Getting more opinionated as I get older and kinda enjoying it. I enjoy BFHP very much. I am going to have to try and get to one of the tournaments/picnics that people from the page put together. I can't wait for Spring. First trip is down to Pickwick in March. My wife got me a new Deere snow blower for Christmas and I'm thrilled that I haven't had to use it yet! Tight lines.

Publius from MARYLAND Real name is Publius…my handle is Craig…I'm 47, 6'0, 210 lbs; grew up just outside of Columbus Ohio; 4 years Ohio State; 6 years Navy (US, the good guys that is); 7 years practice marriage (to the devil - no kids); additional schooling @ George Washington University; did some cloak-and-dagger work; currently employed as a space systems engineer; soon to be employed as a french-fryer (that's not a Parisian clergyman) at Burger King in Key Marathon Fla. Currently happily married to Carla and living just south of Annapolis on the glorious Chesapeake Bay. Helped raise a step son and daughter from adolescence through adulthood (the job still isn't complete). Have a 21' Wellcraft w/Yamaha as my toy; fish stripers and blues. Other hobbies: crabs & beer; diving; photography (of babes in bikinis); walks on the beach (if there are babes in bikinis); jogging and running (from my wife when she catches me photographing babes in bikinis on the beach).

bassman from CALIFORNIA handle: Bassman, reason, sounded good. About myself: I am 39 years old, divorced and have 3 kids, 15, 7 and 5. Job:I work in the procurement engineering department of an electronics company.I have worked here for 18 years. Boat:I have a 14 foot alluminum boat with an 18 HP motor but I do most of my bass fishing in my brothers 16 foot procraft. Fishing: I mainly fish for bass and trout in lakes and rivers but I also fish the ocean for salmon, rockcod, lincod, halibut etc. and the bay for sturgin and striped bass. Other interests: camping, bowling, reading a good book and spending time with my kids.

Richard from TEXAS Handle: Real name Marital Status: Single. Have been with the my present girlfriend for the last 4 years. Job: Have been an executive chef for ClubCorp. for the last 15 years. Started with the company in Dallas. Did a short stint in Kansas, then transfered to Houston 9 years ago. Have been at my present location for 5 years, the second largest Country Club in Houston. Fishing: Don't own a boat. Lack of free time doesn't warrant the need for one. Wade fish the Galveston bay system year round at least once a week. Interests: Lead a fairly simple life. Heavy partying days are all but a thing of the past (once in a while a regression occurs). Enjoy all outdoor activities, reading - mostly biographies, horticulture, travel, ice sculpture, and various culinary competions around the country. FreeForm: 38 years young. Born and raised in Ann Arbor Michigan. Left in '84. Politics are borderline conservative, example: pro pot, pro anti-gun. Have been in the culinary arts since age 15. Have never been out of the kitchen. Don't like large groups of people. Would rather be surrounded by a few close friends than alot of aquaintences. Seen it all, done it all in my younger years. Comfortable with the homebody lifestyle now.

Dave Carter from MICHIGAN Handle: I think it might be Dave. I'm pretty sure that most of the time it's my real name...but, I seldom get to hear it cause most of the time people call me by a variety of nicknames that I'm too polite to mention here. Sooo maybe it's not really my real name????? Marital Status: Yes. Actually, second marriage, 10 years. 3 wonderful children, a 9 year old son who's a great bass fisherman, and twin 5 year old son's who are sure they're gonna be great bass fishermen to (and so am I). Job - I don't have a job...I have an adventure. In reality, I'm a mid-level beauracrat (read that department manager) for the U.S. Army, in the field of Logistics Management. Fishing - I primarily fish for smallmouth bass on wonderful Lake St. Clair Michigan. It's a short drive from my driveway, and some of the year it's actually not "HARD". I have been known to go for the much maligned yet highly tasty walleye. And, fishing for smallmouth I certainly catch my share of Northern Pike, Musky and LM. I run a beautiful 1998 Triton TR21, All White w/Raspberry Pins, with a 225EFI Merc. Other Interests & Freeform Combined - I have a myriad of other interests. Bass Fishing, Bass boating looking for bass fishing, talking about bass fishing, thinking about bass fishing, tournament fishing for bass, talking about tournament fishing for bass and visiting bass related websites that talk about bass fishing, watching bass fishing shows on TV, going to Outdoor World (Bass Pro Shop here in MI) and watching bass swim, trying to catch bass swimming at outdoor world when no one is looking, visiting bass boat dealerships around the country when I'm traveling on business. Attend BFA (Bass Fishing Anonymous) frequently as a guest speaker. Inventor of the 12 steps to successfully squandering your life on bass fishing. Been fishing since I was a young twinkle in Dad's eye, but had a break of about 15 years when I didn't fish at all. I'm southern born (Lake City, TN) and Southern bred, but have been exiled to the frozen north because I made a wrong decision to leave the south early in my life. Ergo, my membership with Team North (Terry, really, I'm going to send the money...stop hounding me!!! :-) I'm a democrat or republican or independent based on the amount of moral outrage I feel at any given time against any two of the three parties. I love the BFHP. Really. Well, love is kind of a strong word, but if it isn't love, its real deep affection. Dave, Taters Is Us!!!

Newpy from MINNESOTA Handle: Newpy - Comes from my last name Newpower. All 3 of my brothers and me went through school with the same nickname. Hell, my dad is Mr. Newps. Mom's license plate says Newps Marital Status: Been maried 6 years to my wife Heidi. We have 3 children, Luke(almost 5) Wyatt(2) and Morgan(almost 1) Bio: I was born and raised in St. Paul, MN right acroos the streeet from a baseball field/hockey rink. I am 31-years-old and a college graduate. I hold a bachelors degree in Speech communications (odd, huh?) with a minor in Journalism. Career: I am a business systems analyst with a medical device company in Arden Hills, MN. (suburb of St. Paul) Freeform: I am politically conservative. I have to be in order to hold on to my tremedous wealth. I fish for bass about 98% of the time and run a 1998 Javelin 379B (17'9") with a 150 Johnson FastStrike. I fish tournaments whenever I can. I was a baseball/hockey player in high school. I did play baseball in college for North Hennepin Community College and Univ Wisconsin - River Falls. My freshman year in JC, we earned a spot in the 1987 National Jr. College World Series in Grand Junction, CO. We got it handed to us twice by southern teams that play year round and went home. Came to the BFHP about 2 1/2 - 3 years ago and have never left. Newpy - Taters is Us ...oh yeah, I love every single one of ya

phil from NEW JERSEY I'm Phil from south jersey. I just turned 18 (yes! i can finally buy porn). I work at the local Home Depot (just got hired). I am senior in high school and I'm going to Rutgers College in fall of 2000. I love to fish for bass. My favorite fish is the smallmouth bass. I mostly fish for largemouths or stripers though. I will fish anyday, anytime, anywhere. During fall I fish all night out on the Delaware River for stripers. During summer, I am out on the maurice river fishing for largemouths. I fish from 6 am to 3 pm and then come home and got to work until 11 sometimes. I fish all winter. I fish so much its not even funny. I cant imagine what Id be like if I owned a boat. right now i fish out of people in my bass clubs. Back a while ago, my handle was Moss Boss (I'm talkin old school BFHP like 3 years ago). My friend Zoomer kept getting into deep sh*t on the boards and I kept getting stereotyped because i was his friend so i changed my name.

TallTailTeller from NEBRASKA Handles: Big D, Billy One-Stick, Fishing Legend. BadAdvice, the intellectual smart aleck, TallTailTeller, the big fat liar I made up to accent the physical aspects of my real-time self. See dimensions below. Marital Status: I have been married fourteen years and have four great kids, David 10, Matthew, 8, Melissa, 5, and Cannon 2. Occupation: President of a regional contract foodservice company. Hobbies: Writing fiction, reading, fishing, golf, woodworking, Pinewood Derby Cars, cyber-fishing. I have a couple of dozen baitcasters and a couple dozen more other rods and reels. I fish for the toys, not the food. Boat: '89 Ranger Fisherman with 110 Johnson. Freeform: I told one lie about the Perfesser and the King and the whole world of Rock Creek USA just exploded from my subconscious. Kinda cool really. And for those of you finally reading this far down, I am a 6'9 350 lb plus WHITE guy. My apologies to all the r-necks who I let believe I was black. Sometimes I just do that to mess whicha!

McCoy from TENNESSEE Handle: McCoy. Real Name Age: 49, 6'2", 268 lbs. Married with one son age 13, a stepdaughter who works for me and 2 grown stepsons. 4 grandchildren. Occupation: Mom & Pop Grocery/Gas station with about 30% of space devoted to sporting goods and fishing tackle. Internet tackle sales but I'm peddling most of my wares on ebay just for the fun of it. Little or no profit involved. Former tobacco farmer, logger, trucker, sign painter, grease monkey and more. Conservative but not a Republican. Viet Nam Vet. Traded my bass boat for a 20' fishing pontoon w/70hp Johnson last year. Was fishing mostly for bass and crappie. Now fishing for catfish and crappie. I live about 4 miles from Lake Barkley and keep my boat in a slip at a nearby marina. Been clicking on the BFHP for about 2 years. Pets: Old Ben, coonhound. Been with me for about 6 years.

Thad Rains from TEXAS Name: Well, DUH! I think it is me, but sometimes I wonder why. Maybe someone here could help me with a new handle. Like that is not an open invitation. ;o)) MARRIED? Can't find anyone to put up with me longer than 24 hours. I am currently looking for the right one, but not hard. Work and fish too much. OH, 39 now. 5'7" and around 215 to 220. What hair I have left is turning gray. I am a Sr. Financial Representative for the largest mutual fund and second largest discount brokerage house in the nation. Do anything from in-depth financial planning and risk assessment to placing trade. Depends on where they need me. BASS, BASS, BASS. But I do also sometimes fish for crappie, white bass and catfish. Once a year, I go to the coast and fish the flats for specks, reds and flounder. I also go to the San Juan river in far northwest NM for grand trout. Several years ago, caught a 27" rainbow that weighed over 8 lbs on a fly rod with 4X tippet. WOW. I like almost anything I can do outdoors. As long as it involves hunting or fishing. I also am somewhat dangerous on a computer, because I know just enough to really mess things up. Also like to just relax and people watch at a favorite watering hole. No longer imbibe, but drink O'Douls or something. LOVE KIDS. Have 8 Godchildren. LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT. GET INVOLVED. I am a crazy Texan that was probably dropped on his head too often. Have a Ph.D in Economics (linear and multi linear regression forecasting). I am a conservative person, that loves to drive 80 MPH pulling his boat. Shoulda been a professional race car driver. Never have done any drugs, because I am an insulin dependent diabetic that gives 3 shots a day. Don't think I should abuse my body anymore than that. I am PROUD TO BE CRAZY AS A LOON. People still ask what I want to be when I grow up. Thad Is still crazy, but looking forward to catching some big'uns.

George Roth from IDAHO Name: George Roth...started on the Rod/Reel & Tactics Board, so stuck with my name since that is what my folks gave me. Nicknames have been: "Possum"...cause I smiled alot like a possum I guess as kid. "Baloo"...cause I like to back up to any handy door jamb a scratch my back. General: 48, 5'11, 260# Friendly like a teddy bear. Marital Status: Married to Beverly for 4 years and I have 2 step-daughters Megan and Melanie. Was married to my previous wife 3 times... don't ask. We had 4 boys. Matt: lives in Weiser. Geoff: currently stationed in S. Korea in the AF. Mike: Portland, or. and Derek: lives in Weiser. Job: I am a Physician Assistant in a family practice clinic and 8 years in the Hospital Emergency Room. Grew up on a farm in southern Kansas. Spent 11 years in the Air Force as a Corpsman serving in Montana, Alaska, Utah and Kansas. Worked in the Kansas oilfields for 5 years then went back to school to be a PA. Really like the small rural town atmosphere. Fishing: I fish the same waters that Scooter does, western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Would love to go to Lake Fork one of these days. I also fish for steelhead. Like to take the kids out for catfish in the Snake river, fairly easy to catch. Have fished for salmon, halibut up in Alaska. Would love to go back for the fishing but getting old enough that I don't tolerate the cold very well. Besides, there aren't any bass up there. Have only had time to become really dedicated over the last couple of years. Fished my first tournaments last year for experience and to learn. I'm joining another club so I have more time on the water. Boat: 19' Starcraft superfisherman with Force 120. Had I known that I was going to get so involved in bass fishing, I would have bought a Champion or such. Anyone interested in a trade? Other Interests: Family comes first, the fishing a close second (too close for my wife, sometimes, though she never complains) Building custom rods for over 25 years for fun and small business. Gardening, fishing, woodworking, fishing, eating, working on this ole' house and fishing. Reading this board has become a real habit and my wife just shakes her head as she passes by the computer anymore. Free Form: Thankful that we have great folks on this board willing to share information that we can all put to good use. The "banter" gets a little rough sometimes, but I tolerate it anyway. Even learned what a "mud shark" is and that I don't want to share a tent with Elton! George..."Baloo"...."Possum" sounds too sowfy! Let the games begin!

tcTX from TEXAS reel name: gator... been topcat for 10-15 years... occupation: technical support engineer - data networking/cti/callcenter servers and pbx. Have supported systems of all sizes, from the 25 port small office, to insurance companies with thousands, and put in a couple of years with a contractor at a NASA site, location to remain nameless. age: 37 - married almost 10 years to one of the most beatuful women in the world, Pamela, dinks raised and edukated in CT - college grad... degree in data processing/programming, minor in earth sciences equipment: Skeeter SL 200, Merc 200EFI 4-blade stainless definitely Republican - grew up in a large Italian family that's half deaf... at least that's what friends and newcomers would think the first time they came to a family function... freeform: love to be on or in the water, fish, ski, golf, tennis, computer nerd, tinkerer deluxe. I've got a small barn that is MY space. I dabble in electronics, woodwork, and general gadget making.. lookin' for the big break. I've been fishing all over the U.S. and off the Mexican coast, where I have landed a trophy sailfish of 8'11" and over 110 lbs. One of my favorite business trips was to Alaska where I had time to include a fly-in fly fishing trip into the back country. I also hold a private pilots license for single-engine land aircraft, and have driven a NASCAR racecar around Texas Motor Speedway at over 144 mph, thanks to Richard Petty driving school. Through college I did alot of traveling - 3 trips to Europe and wandered the U.S., I used to like to travel, it's not quite as fun as it used to be.

Gambler from Texas Hi ! Most of you know me as "Gambler", I just started using "Bill, tMMfT" on good advice from TaterTurd. He allowed as how it wasn't polite to use the blue, highlighted sponsor's deal on the NF board and I agree. I futher thought using "Gambler" would be too conspicous (sp??), so I came up with Bill, tMMfT (the Mystery Man from Texas), don't ask me how...LOL I recently celebrated my 16th Annual 39th birthday (that's 55 for you nawtherners) and have been living in sin for almost 15 years with the best thing that ever happened to me - Lana !!! Between us, we have raised 7 chiruns (kids, you yanks!). Just this past year, Lana and I became engaged and will someday tie the knot...we want to be sure we're compatible first.....LOL I am a professional fire investigator and have worked all over the U.S.A. on cases. Lana and I also own S.O.B. Fishing Products and am proud to say we are the 3rd oldest sponsor of the BFHP. This is the only place I sell my lures except a few out of T&C Tackle. As you can imagine, I have a Gambler bass boat. It's a '96 model 209TE with a 225hp Merc EFI. Really makes me grin to run it wide open !!!!! I fish almost exclusively for LM bass and have fished semi-pro circuits for approx 10 years. I recently agreed to team up with the Ol' Dawg (Ron Totten) to fish the "Best a' Bassin" circuit here in So. Texas...this should prove interesting. I have attended one full size rally and two mini-rallies and have had a BLAST at them all !!! Most of all I appreciate all the cyber-friends and customers I have met here. Y'all are great !!! GL&GF, "Gambler" aka Bill, tMMfT

Glenn & Jo from MINNESOTA Handles: Glenn (my first name) and Jo (Joni). I have also gone by imbass, foad and ???. Marital Status: Yup, we are. For 15 great years. Got 2 kids, Jim, 14 and Marie, 12. Pretty good kids, but they are now becoming TEENAGERS! (shudder) Our ages: Glenn, 37 and Jo, 40. Yup, she robbed the cradle... Occupations: Systems Administrator for CAD/CAE systems for a Fortune 500 company, and Jo works for a Statement Processing/Programming Company. She's been with her company for 23 years, since high school. I was in the printing industry for over 20 years, and 2 years ago did the career change thing. Hobbies/Other interest's: Top of the list is fishing (DUH!), but we also enjoy Curling. Yes, that funny looking sport where you slide down the ice sweeping in front of the stone. Boat: A year and half ago, We "aqcuired" a 16.5ft Sea Nymph Fishing Machine. It had been submerged for about 5 years, had been painted with red barn paint outside, and white latex inside. so I stripped, repainted, floored and even refoamed it. Stuck a budget 1955 Evinrude 25hp on it. See UFM82, mines older than yours.... it's not the biggest or fastest, but we like it...And it's paid for!!! Free Form: I've been here, sometimes just lurking for better than 3 years, and Jo is a fairly recent "addict". We live just outside of Minneapolis,Mn,Tundra. We have more lakes in this area than the whole Souf combined, and we try to fish all of them. Mainly Bass, but if it swims, we'll try to catch it. (Except them Southern Mudsharks) It's a great group of folks here, and the Web wouldn't be the same without Gerry's site!

Wally from RHODE ISLAND I don't know why but everybody calls me Wally, so when someone asks I tell 'em my name is Wally. I'll be 47 before I get to take my boat outta the boat house that my wife of 18 years insists is a garage. I thought I was gonna replace her this winter (the boat, not the wife) it's an 86 Tracker 1710 dual console with a Merc150 EFI. Bought her used in 88 and have had 3 motors, 4 lower units, 5 hummingbirds, 1 Eagle and 3 MotorGuides on it. I'm REAL tired of fixing instead of fishing. New one's gonna be a Ranger R 83 or bigger but it's a convoluted path to the purchase. I have a Grand Cherokee with 160,000 miles on it. That means it ain't worth enough as a tradeto replace it AND buy a new boat so OK, I gotta cut down the miles I drive (500-700 per week) so I bought a bug to commute and I'm trying to make a deal on a boat with the money I'm saving on gas. Not too complicated izzit? I was a cabinetmaker for 22 years and hated it for the last 7-8 so I save for a rainey day which came in the form of my shop closing. Since I was the Union Treasurer and on the negotiating committee, I knew about the closing about 6 months in advance (Actually I only knew 3 months but I had guessed the other 3) Well when the shop closed I put my tools away and went back to school and that's just the kind of stunt to pull if you really want to learn about surprises. 4 months out of work, I found out I was going to be a father in 3 more months. I started entry level in pre press work and desktop publishing and design when she was six months old. She's 7 now and we are having a ball. She loves to fish though she doesn't believe people fish in the rain or the dark or the winter hey wait a minute, I think she's Reb. I was always a motor head, built a bunch of different stuff, some weird, some didn't work but I probably owned 1 of everything detroit made from 48 till about 76 even if they was 10-15 years old by the time I got it just love to build wood, metal, electronics, models... When it comes to politics I'm amoral I've never voted a party in my life, I vote the person. If this were 30 years ago you'd call me a redneck and maybe live to tell about it cept I had long hai since I was 8 yep the first time I gotta cut on my own I stated having it cut like my Granddad Chet kinda raised me or at least protected me from about 7 to 16 when the only protection I needed then was from myself. I'm still a redneck if you understand the term, I believe we have to help others but I'll take care of my own myself thank you kindly. I got a funny attitude I don't ask for nothing and I give alot without being asked but if your a friend and you ask I get real mad cause what's wrong with me that I didn't recognise your need? Rights? Everybodies gottem up to you to defend em I'll back you up Opinions? I'll listen to em all but y'all gonna listen to mine maybe we'll debate I'll read anything. That's one of my favorite pastimes. Hunting is another raised beagles as a youngster and started hunting over them with a slingshot Got my first shotgun at 8 but since I live in a state the size of a Texas city The idea of hunting here gives me the shivers but I'm a shooter (handguns) I fish for everything at different times and with different tackle. My top ten is SM LM salmon trout northern pike for fresh and Stripers blues tuna tarpon and permit for salt I've fished every state except Hawaii and especially love fishing someplace I've never been. I've only been around this board since I stumbled upon it a short time ago but I like the wit and repatee almost as much as I like the chance to dump on one of you, releasing some of my own tension, and thereby allowing some pimply faced geek who don't want to work, the opportunity to live one more day If you ain't laughing with me, your laughing at me and either way, I'm a happier man for it. Wish the best for all of you, Wally

TheC.A.DMan from OTHER  OK....Here goes nothing.....my real name is.............. HA HA!....that title should just about get everyone to read this. I have a feeling letting out that bit of info would not be in my best interest! Sorry, but I enjoy living! TheCADMAN You didn't honestly think I would tell you?....DID YA?

Mr. Bill from TENNESSEE  Handle: Mr. Bill is the name given to me by my best friends two adorable daughters. It's sorta stuck. No relation to the clay model formerly of Saturday Night game. Marital Status: 13 years of wedded bliss to my beautiful Teresa, (who INSISTED we buy a new boat back on '96) As you can see, her beauty IS more than skin deep. No kids. Job: I run the parts deparment for the City of Maryville in East Tennessee (population 20,000+, SALUTE!!! Backyard is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park) My wife and I also own/operate a few pieces of residental rental property here in town. Lots of work--but worth it. Fishing: Mostly crappie on Tellico Lake (Little "T" river system). Also enjoy fishing for the 'gills on Chilhowee Lake, as well as the occasional smallie, trout and walleye/sauger. At least twice a year my dad, brother and sometimes a few others head up to Canada (Ontario) to fish for the northerns and the pickerel. My dad intoduced me to fishing long ago, and I've always enjoyed it. Boat: '96 Crestliner 1800 Pro with a 90 HP Johnson and a canoe for the Little River Other interests: Working on houses, we buy, fix-up and sell then start all over again, hope to be mortgage free after a couple more moves. Water skiing (same bud with the daughters that gave me the idea for the handle has a Malibu tournement boat--we ski a slalom course), bike riding (mountain and road), old bowties (currently a '66 Chevelle, 275 HP 327 CID, 4 speed w/bench seat, 4.11:1 posi rear end--I'm the 3rd owner, 73,000 miles), and staying in shape by doing a little weightlifting 2-3 times a week, also enjoy hiking and backpacking/camping. Freeform: I'm very active in the local congregation of the Lords Church, teach Bible classes, head up a ministry where we go into the community and try to help those folks who aren't as fortunate with projects related to their house/yards (lots of satisfaction there). Born in raised on a 180+ acre farm in the northern half of the lower pennsula of Michigan--still love my 1938 John Deere "B". Dad and mom still live there, my mom's from Maryville, that's how I wound up here. Been to Alaska, want to go back and spend more time, Teresa and I are planning our retirement around that goal. I'm pretty happy go lucky and laid back. Enjoy this board and try to contribute to the Trailers/towing board a little. Hope to meet some folks from here one fine day.

Ozarkian from MISSOURI says Me, me, me, and more me.... Handle: Ozarkian, comes from where I've always lived, and I identify myself as a native of the Ozark hills first, a Missourian second. 47 years old, married to Mary for close to 17 years, no kids, two cats. Occupation: wildlife artist, get to work at home and take lots of neat research trips. Home is a house we designed ourselves, in the middle of 40 acres, 15 miles from the nearest quick shop and a half mile from the nearest neighbor. Fishing--first and greatest love is stream smallmouth fishing, but I do plenty of reservoir bass fishing, the ocassional tournament, and I love flyfishing for trout. Other interests: anything to do with the outdoors, hiking, canoeing, geology, collecting Indian relicts, collecting maps, bowhunting; I also enjoy most sports, and especially love playing basketball, refusing to bow to age problems! I own four canoes and a 14 ft. johnboat with a huge 6 horse motor. (I fish with my dad and brother, who both have bass boats, when I go to bigger lakes) I'm not a Democrat, but I haven't seen many Republicans I'd vote for. Problem is that Democrats worth voting for are getting hard to find too. Not a liberal, but quite liberal on some issues, quite conservative on others. I guess you'd say that when I disagree with conservatives I disagree more strongly than when I disagree with liberals. I'm on this board about five nights a week, go to the fishing tactics and other topics board every time I'm on the net, and go to a couple of smallmouth fishing boards. I hope I don't find any more boards I'm too interested in.

Larry Bird from TEXAS says Profile Handle: Larry Bird- Yes i played basketball but i had this nickname before the real Larry Bird appeared. Name is Larry and they called me Bird and put the 2 together.I am 41. Marital Status: Married 13 years to Rhonda with 13yr. old daughter Job: Farmer Fish: Love to Saltwater fish near Matagorda and Palacios and Rockport on the TX Coast. Have a 1978 Robalo CC- 18' Other Interests: Golf, Scuba Diving, listening to Lucinda Williams,Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen Freeform: I get a kick out of the people on this board, though i dont usually post much.

Dennis from ALABAMA says Bio Handle: First name on this board, on rally pages Driffwuud. Married with 1 child, 2 step children and 1 grandaughter. Worked for the same company for 23 years. Present job title is Plant Engineer. I have 98 Javelin400 with a 200 Evinrude and fish every chance I get. Try to attend all rallies that work and money will allow. Height 5'9 weight 180 age 41 Other Interest: Scuba Diving And Eating

NealE from TENNESSEE says here ya go Handle...pretty simple--it's my first name and last initial...not too creative but oh well. Not married...yet. Job...Tech for Memphis Consumer Credit/Network Solutions Group Div. Fishing...I swear to tell the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth---BASS only. And my boat is a '99 Sprint 286 with a 150 johnson. Other interests...Wakeboarding, duck hunting, partying and drinking, not necessarily in that order. Freeform...I'm 19, 6'2", 165 lbs.

Mullet Man from ARIZONA says The Rest Of The Story Handle: Mullet Man. Got the nick name by my high school buds. I was pulling a buddy skiing when a mullet leaps out of the water and smacks me in the face at about 35 mph. Had to pick the scales out of my mustache and teeth. Thought the mullet was dead as he laid on the floor board but after a few minutes he came to and started flopping around. Real Name: Tom S. Age: 36, 5' 10" Married with one son age 12 Occupation: Unemployed since mid December. Worked on the Iridium Project had 4 positions in two years. I'm going back to what I enjoy and am best at. Audio/Video engineer. Sold my boat when I left Texas 2 years ago. Use a canoe to fish on the rivers and small lakes in the mountains. Just took up fly fishing, mostly for bass and rainbow trout. Sure miss fishing for Speck,Reds, Flounders, Kings, Lings and Dolphin. Been on the BFHP for about 9 months. Really like the wit on this board. It gives me a good laugh. Also enjoy snow skiing, softball, and pick'n my six or twelve string. Got to listen to the blues and classic rock. Go D-backs .

Steve from KANSAS says Profile....... Steve.......going to be JHawk, thanks to Duster High Married 6 years to wonderful woman who needs her space, she is amanager for one of the largest hotels in Wichita. (takes lots of her time). I am a small business owner, a very sucessful pest control company, which specializes in stored food grain pests. So when you all eat at some the fast food restaurants, (national chains), most of the seasonings have been inspected by my company for insects. I fish Red-Man Plains, Kansas Buddys, and also whenever I can. I fish for stripers on Beaver Lake Arkansas about 5 times a year especially in Nov-Dec when they are on topwaters. We are currently building a new house on Table Rock, where we plan to retire in about 10 years. Currently I own a 99 Ranger 518DVX with 200 Optimax. I have a PhD in entomology from KU. Got my degree while playing baseball, Spent 4 years in Cleveland Indians farm system. Simply cannot get baseball out of my system, but there is not much room for a .240 slap hitter that played 3rd. base in majors. Have tons of baseball memorabilia. Have been known to have 4 TV on, plus a couple of radios, just for baseball. Also, my 17 year old daughter, was just accepted to the University of Oklahoma Med School, so you can tell it is going to be difficult around here during the major sport seasons. 1/7/2000 6:19:00 AM Wally (206.173.21.49) from RHODE ISLAND says A bazillion pardon me s but after rambling on for so long I guess I forgot my emails imaging@concentric.net - work esimm751@concentric.net - home sheeesh wudda bonehead

Barbara from WASH, D.C. says I'll finally break down in the spirit of good will . . . I found the BFHP in 1997 and decided there weren’t enough women posting or folks willing to admit they lived in DC, so I’ve used my real name and domicile ever since. I’m definitely a BFHP addict who has found a second home but I frequent several other boards. I’m an opinionated, cantankerous, sarcastic old crone who has never had a ring through her nose. I’m quiet, shy, sociable, garrulous, naïve, optimistic, worldly and cynical. I’m also a liberal, moderate and conservative devil’s advocate who hates intolerance and people who try to shove their philosophies down other people’s throats. I distrust all politicians, religious leaders and institutions in general. I live in the city because I hate to commute and spend as much time as I can in the sticks. I enjoy all kinds of fishing, have two brothers nearby who own bass boats and an uncle with a 30+ ft. cruiser docked at Solomon’s, but I mostly wade alone for smallmouth. I used to want to be an artist and writer, but instead I’ve been a caterer, dog trainer, bartender and office manager. I’ve worked for construction companies, international relief organizations, computer consultants, lobbyists, government agencies and a saddle shop to name a few. The most absurd thing I’ve ever done was to be sent with a group of people from DC to Seattle on a GSA contract to upgrade their PCs from Windows 3.1 to 95. My current incarnation is a legal secretary for a real estate attorney, but I still haven’t decided what I want to be when I grow up. I need and enjoy what anonymity I have left, so I won’t post my photo on the web. I’ve only met Ozarkian (and a few guides) from the BFHP so far, and Al knows that if he thinks of revealing anything else about me, I’ll have to kill him. I will visit Ed one of these days, as promised, but only to have a cook-off with Jody because I specialize in spicy food ;-) My vital statistics are NOYDB! None of this should be much news to anybody who’s read my posts. Any gaps can be filled in at http://www.riversmallies.com/staff.html where I also have an article posted on the Upper Potomac River.

Tsuriki from WASHINGTON says Checking in.. Handle: means Crazy about fishing in Japanese. Real name Greg. Job: President of investment/holding company. Have subsidiaries involved in fresh/fozen seafood and pasta/sauce/soup production/sales. Also director of international research for parent company (Japan). Look for new food companies to aquire. Maritial: Married for 23 wonderful years to Yumi (arranged/introduction marriage in Japan). No kids, but a German shephard/golden lab "son" named Tommy. (short for Tomiro). Born and raised in Fresno, CA but call Seattle, WA home. Have lived in Tottori, Kobe, Osaka, Tokyo and most recently, Fukuoka Japan off and on for about 16 years. Boat: 17 food aluminum Jetcraft, 130hp OMC, 9.9 4 stroke Merc, but sold it in Japan as it was just too expensive to bring back. Looking for Boston Whaler or other "fresh/salt" water boat. Seattle boat show is at the end of this month so hope to have a new one soon. Fishing: Trout fishing since I was "knee high to a grasshopper". Now into Steelhead, Salmon and recently Bass. Biggest Salmon 46lb Kenai River King. (also Halibut and Sturgeon are on the list). Fished for Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Baraccuda, sailfish, seabass, Bass and other species in Japan. Other interests; Camping (motorhome) and BW photography. Freeform: 51, 5'8 ½", 175lb and still wanting to lose a couple more lb. Have traveled to Canada, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, France, England, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Love to travel and meet new people and see new things. Love Thai food. Really enjoy the BFHP, not only the NF page but also the Tactics page to help me with Bass fighing. All of you are really great and I enjoy reading/learning from your posts. Tsuriki

Hooker from TENNESSEE says Hey all Handle: Well it's my last name,,,,First name Randy Martial Status: Yep and with children,,,,,been with my wife for 12 years and we have 4 kids 1-18yr who thank god is headed for the army next Friday ( watch out Uncle Sam,,,he is your problem now :),,,,),,,,got 2 16's,,,,one who was state champion casting kid 2 years running,,,,,,and then there's my bud who just turned 5,,,,he is like american express,,,,,can't leave home without him..... Occupation: Engineering Tech for local hospital Born and raised in Tennesse Boat: well it blew it's top for the third time,,, so 3 strikes,,,it's out of the ball game Fishing: Fish alot of local T's,,,,my luv is smallies,,,but will settle for LM's,,,I also crappie,,,cat,,,and sometimes trout fish,,,,I fish mainly at night starting in Feb,,,,so if u Yank's can't do it all night long with the big dogs,,,,better stay on the porch and whimper Other Interest's: Deer Huntin,,,and building my own baits Free Form:Boys and Girls,,,,enjoy life,,,,it is short,,,not enough hours in the day at times,,,I live for today and not tommorrow,,,because it might not be here,,,,Gone Fishin/Gotta Luv It

Fishbrains from TEXAS says Bio Fishbrains the handle says it all, I got fish on the brains, at least that's what my oldest daughter thought when she gave this name. Married to my beautiful wife for 20 years last month. 3 daughters 24,18,& 17 years of age. Me, I'm old compared to most of you youngsters, 46 & weighing in @ 165 & 6' tall. Email addy says it all too, deckman, been a wood butcher ever since I got of the army back in '76. I have a deckbuilding company doing outdoor projects, add ons, some remodeling too. I also have a new part-time job with my new online tackle store, www.alsfish.net Not a big money maker, but sure is fun playing with all the new tackle. I will opening a small tackle shop also in the next few weeks. Other interest are watching sports on the boobtube, fishing, enjoying the outdoors ( while fishing of course ), my new conservation project a beach clean-up on PINS with a local high school & the local chapter of the CCA, & I'm now a certified BFHP junkie too, I also have another website about fishing in Texas www.catchin.com I like fishing for anything that swims, used to be strickly a bass fisherman (caught many you yankees would have hanging on your wall), now I try to do more saltwater fishing both bay & surf. I got to thank my grand dad for taking me as a kid for he was the one who got me hooked on this sport I so love. Grew up fishing on lake Erie for yellow perch & local ponds, rivers, creeks or whatever held fish. I live just minutes away from one of the best little bass lakes in central, the hog farm. I like to go there for an hour or so before work, catch a few hogs, go butcher some wood, stop back by on the way home for a few more. Now I make it to the coast at least once or twice a month to catch reds, trout or whatever. Best day, the hog farm 2 years ago, easily over 100 lbs. of bass in 3 hours of fishing including 2 over 10 lbs.

Ann from ARKANSAS says I was borned a poor white child..... in the backwards state of Arkansas 38 years ago. I grew up believing grammar was someone married to Grandpa, syntax (sin tax) was a lottery which was the devil's work, and asphalt was a very personal affliction of the backside. Twelve years ago, I married a blonde god that I truly believe hung the moon. My darling husband (DH for short) has been the only Dad my lovely 16 year old daughter has ever known, and they are so very much alike that it scares me. I am president of our marketing/brokerage company. We are currently developing an e-commerce site and are working frantically to make it a reality. I love the thrill of catching fish but don't have the heart to kill and eat them so we console ourselves with catch and release. We once owned cattle until I gave them all names and made pets of them. My DH finally decided I was not cut out to be a farmer and sold them. We have 3 dogs and 5 stupid cats, most of which were given to us anonymously. My favorite pet is a 200 pound St. Bernard that thinks he is my personal lapdog. Thankfully, they are all outside critters. I laugh, tease, joke and find humor in almost everything. Love and laughter is what makes my world go round and life is too short to hold grudges. I am terrible at writing and composition which makes it hard for me to express myself so others can understand my scatterbrained ideas and thoughts. My dream is to retire in five years, sell everything we own, and move to a tropical island. I could live happily in a grass hut, as long as I never had to endure cold weather again! :o)

B.o.g. from TEXAS says My bio as promised to Minnesota Bill... My real name is Bob Masters. B.O.G. stands for Big Old Guppy. I used to be Bayou Bob, but I was so severely gut-hooked by that expert cyber troller Robert Williams and (subsequently) by the grand master himself, Obi-Wan-Chuckanobi aka Charles the Outsider, that I felt I just had to change my handle to Big Old Guppy...shortened to B.O.G. to use fewer key strokes. Since changing, I have not taken the bait on any cyber trolling presentations....well, hardly ever! I am big...6' 3" and weigh about...well, let's just say that if you follow the WWF's Mick Foley, I look like him except I dress nicer and I don't have long hair and a beard. Actually, Foley weighs in at about 287 and I have him beat by a "few"! And, oh yeah, I still have both my ears! LOL I am old...probably the oldest fool that frequents this here BFHP...but I'm still young at heart...young enough to really get a kick out of all the fol-de-rol you young whippersnappers dish out hereabouts! I've been married all my life to big, old, mean-Momma BOG and we have six children ranging in age from 29 to 39! We also have 8 wonderful grandchildren who I don't get to spend nearly enough time with, but I try to see them every chance I get. Our oldest children are twin girls, one lives in Ft. Worth and one in Waco. Next is a girl who lives in Austin. I have a girl who lives in McAllen; a son who lives in Round Rock and a son who lives in (Arrrggghhh!) Sacramento, Calfrooty! I retired from the USAF in 1983 and have been working for the state of Texas since. I'm a contract manager in the Services to Aged and Disabled programs area, and I really, really enjoy working with the elderly and seeing some of the good things that we as a society are capable of doing! My passion, my absolute passion is bass fishing (or crappie or sandbass or hybrid or perch fishing) whenever I can. I'm still working at an age when most guys are fully retired cause working enables me to not only stay young at heart, but also affords me the spare change to pursue my bass fishing disease! Actually, my wife says I'm not a fisherman...I'm really a lure collector! I must be because I just can't stop buying lures. It's addictive I tell you! Anyway, I have a new Skeeter ZX185C with 150 Yamaha that I tear up the local waters with...no more than 15 to 20 minutes away are some pretty good fishing holes. I usually fish about 150 to 200 times a year. Mostly, I fish Palestine, Fork and Rayburn...but occasionally, I fish Nacogdoches, Athens, Tyler, Pinkston, Monticello, Holbrook, Quitman, and others. My largest bass to date is an 11.2 lb. from Fork, plus I have caught 10 over 8 lbs. Still looking for that elusive 13+ lb one so I can get into the Sharelunker program here in Texas. That's about it, except education wise...I have a Master of Arts in Mass Communications (1972) from the University of Denver. Taught Speech Communications at Tarleton State University for awhile, but decided I wasn't cut out to be a teacher. I have been on or over just about every country in this world, and I no longer have any desire to travel any further than where I can reach in my truck dragging the bass boat behind! Been there, done that! Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home, Toto! So, I wish all you gaddabout's well and enjoy the wide-eyed wonderment you can experience while world traveling in your youth...me? I'll take Texas! God bless you one and all, and I look forward to someday meeting up with you on the lake! Yours in Cyber Wonder Land, Bob Masters

Tammy Williams from CONNECTICUT says Okay, here goes... I am the 39 year old wife of Papa Bull. Went to UCONN (go Huskies!) for Pharmacy, but fell in love with computers instead. I am now a Senior Systems Analyst for a third party logistics firm. I was born and raised in Stratford, CT and grew up boating Long Island sound. I remember catching my first fish with my Grandfather, I believe it was a striper, caught it on a shiny silver lure, I was so happy that I was screaming and scaring the fish away! As I sit here at my desk I see a picture of my beloved 10 year old son C.J. with a large striper and of course two pictures of my sweetie Robert with larger stripers. I have never caught a keeper. When I go out fishing the sun, moon and stars align such that every Sea Robin (sea dogs I call ‘em) in the world is wherever my hook is. They bite every time you cast, relentlessly. The cuteness of their croaking wears off after the first hundred or so. So to say I love fishing would not be accurate. I have however promised my husband that I will be out there every Saturday this season "paying my dues". But I like boating in general, I love cruising, entertaining, swimming, picnicking, steaming up the windows in the cabin, etc. There are lots of fun things to do on a nice boat! Hope to meet some of you this summer on our boat!

Sunny from TEXAS says My Bio Handle: Sunny-cause it's my real name Marital Status: Married 12 days to Chad (Snap is his nickname), 1 kiddo, Dusti (a girl, 4 years old from a previous marriage, yeah, do the math) Job: I am a domestic goddess Fishing: Mainly LM, but also hybrids, white bass, crappie, and catfish to eat. To be honest, I only watch Chad catch fish, cause he is always frontending me and stuff....I got some tricks up my sleeve though (thanks @) Boat: We have a '00 20'Beachcomber (pontoon) with a 90 Mercury on it. Bought a pontoon for the safety with the kiddie going and all. Other interest: Is there any? No, for real, spending time with my daughter is high priority, and internet surfing.

Jim S. from ALABAMA says My Bio contribution Handle: Simply my first name and last initial. Haven't come up with a nickname I really like yet. Job: Mechanical Design Engineer for Boeing in Huntsville Alabama. I design flight and ground support hardware and experiment integration on the SPACEHAB program. It's is basically a logistics and laboratory module that flies in the Shuttle cargo bay. Maritial: Divorced last year. Have an 8 year old daughter who loves to fish as much as her Dad. 38 years old, born in FL but raised in North Alabama and consider it home. Also lived in Texas for several years and like it almost as much as here. Boat: 1996 Stratos 285ProXLDC with a 175 Johnson Fastrike. Fishing: Been bass fishing 15 years now, tournaments almost as long. Call Lake Guntersville my home lake. Also enjoy fishing in Texas (Fork, RayBob) and in Florida. Other interests: Golf, Boating, Baseball Freeform: Really enjoy the BFHP, been visiting this site for almost 4 years now. Have meet alot of great people from here as well as at the 6 Rallys I've attended. Though I don't post very often on the NF board, I get a chuckle out of reading it. Thanks again Gerry for giving us this forum!!!

capt_dalton from ALABAMA says Hi All New comer to this place, but I think I found a home. Well, here goes: Handle - capt_dalton, My name is Chris Dalton and I hold a USCG OUPV License (six pack charter) It's my Yahoo ID as well. I was goin' fer CaptD, but it was taken , along with every thing else I tried. Marital Status - I married cutest Damn Yankee in the south, Sussi Q, on July 13,1996. We were wed at Alabama Point, barefooted on the beach. Job - I've been in CAD Design since 1989. I also network/pc tech. Usually work through contract companies on long term projects. Everyone convinced me to get my capts. license in June 1999. Trying to kick the eng. tech job and go capt. full-time. Right now I work eng. 4 days a week captain 3. Fishing - Primarily offshore in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Been fishing since age 3, now I'm 31, till July anyway. I fish the SKA Division 7 tournament trail. My personal boat, Shawnodese, is a 19' Cape Horn sporting a brand new Suzuki 200. I charter a 1977 Viking Convertable SF, KEEPERSYZE II, out of Dauphin Island, AL. If it swims, I'll figure out a way to catch it. Other Interests - I play drums and guitar, (more for my enjoyment than anyone esle's) and still deer hunt a little. Freeform - I consider myself an educated red-neck. I'm 5'7" short and weigh 188 lbs. (Built like a lighter-knot stump.) Love anything to do in, on or under the Gulf. Looking forward to meeting all who venture here.

Mark from TEXAS says Bio..... Handle: "Mark" - use to be Stickbowhunter, but was changed because of the thrashing that I took. Marital Status - I have been married to my lovely wife and best friend for 5 1/2 years. Tana and I have a 2 1/2 year old son and another one on the way. The due date is 6/1/00. Job - I work for a large Fortune 500 company in Plano, TX as a Telecom Analyst. Do I like it.......well that depends on the day. Have been at this position for about 1 1/2 years and am ready for a change. I have worked at the company for almost 10 years and am looking forward to getting that 4th week of vacation in Jan 2001. Fishing - I grew up fishing farm ponds with my Dad and still love to fish them when I get the chance. When I can find the time to fish I fish for Largemouth. My personal best is an 8.2 pounder from Ray Roberts. I also like getting into some schooling sand bass. ALL MY FISH ARE RELEASED!!! Other interest - My favorite thing to do is archery. I love to hunt and I shoot alot of tournaments. I shoot a recurve that I had made last year. I have shot in 3 tournaments this year, 2000, and have placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Traditional "A" class. I also enjoy camping, shooting, and just about anything else outdoors. The Inlaws live in Colorado , so we usually make 2 trips a year up there. Once in the summer for camping and fishing and one in the winter for skiing. Sure is nice to have that FREE place to stay in the mountains. Also enjoy NASCAR and my favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt.....GO #3!!!! Freeform - I am 29 years old, 6 foot tall, 160lbs, brown hair (with a little gray), brown eyes. I really enjoy watching Dallas Stars hockey and attend as many games as I can afford to go to. My favorite drinks are Miller Lite and Jack/Coke. I am a pretty shy person at first, but once I get to know someone that changes and if I get drunk all shyness disappears. I have been known to do some pretty crazy and sometimes stupid things when I am drunk, especially on Tequila. Well that is me and I really enjoy spending the day with everyone on the BFHP. I am really looking forward to meeting some of you at the Ray Roberts Rally. Forgot one thing...... My website URL...... www.geocities.com/stickbowhunter Please stop by and check it out. Also, if you don't mind please sign my guestbook. Thanks, Mark

splitshot from TEXAS says Won't miss it this time Handle - splitshot Marital Status - married just six 1/2 weeks now to a wonderful lady and her 5 year old son. Met her when I was contracting two years ago here ih Houston. Job - I am a printed circuit board designer. I've been contracting my skills around the country for the last 16 years 'til I found this job just North of Houston. Now I work directly for the company 'cause I love it here and wanted to settle down again. Fishing - Was brought up bass and pickerel fishing in Massachusetts and New Hampshire lakes. Since I've been back and forth across the country many times, my fishing has diversified. I've caught bluefish in Connecticut (what a blast) Chinook Salmon in Oregon (best - 29 lber), Shark in the San Francisco Bay (best - 4 footer), Sailfish in the Sea of Cortez ( 96 lber, 98 lber and 105 lber). Since I've been in Texas I've only fished the salt for Red Snapper, Specs, Reds, Flounder and Kings. Also spend a LOT of time showing my little guy how to catch bluegills. Other Interests - Include golf, bowling, poker, beer and rooting for MY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, CELTICS, RED SOX and BRUINS (no PJ, not UCLA) in that order. Freeform - 6' 1", 190 lbs, hazel eyes, brown hair and a white moustache ( also Charles, a full set of teeth) :>). Almost 53 yrs old going on 30. My roots are in the North but my heart is in the South. Wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could. My boss turned me on to the BFHP about a year ago but we have a deal, I can only post when there is nothing going on workwise here at work. I can only post today 'cause I'm waiting for a EE to give me more info. Don't own a boat but plan to have one before I die. Last, but not least, I absolutely HATE not being able to go to Ray Bob this weekend, I was really looking forward to meeting some of the folks from BFHP.

Smib from MARYLAND says Okay, I've finally found it, here it goes.... SMIB = Southern Maryland InBred (Wannabe) Job: Senior Project Manager for Government Contractor (Sand Crab as my retired Navy Master Chief Father would say) I have worked as a farmer, paper boy, plumber's apprentice, laborer, Truck-driver (long-haul/ Household Goods), Warehouseman, Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, and finally... Senior Project Manager. Yes, in that order. Education: too much, yes college educated, but have to deny it down here in order to fit my profile. Marital Status: 9 years to my wonderful SMIB wife (has all her teeth, what a catch!!!) We have a 12 y/o daughter, no not mine, but yes she is, I'll kill anyone who messes with her. We all reside in Southern Maryland I was raised as a military brat all my life. I lived in Southeast Asia, Sicily, East Coast, West Coast, well, pretty much every damn everywhere. Born and raised in Middle Georgia, still call it home. I just bought a '00 20' Stryper Walk-Around and I can't wait to get out in her. I'm naming her Gertha Mae in honor of my Grandmother who passed away last year. Just sold Ole' Nelly, she was a 1979 16' Lund Bowrider I converted to a fishing boat. She had a 1979 85hp Chrysler that finally decided it was time to retire. I'm still a little teary-eyed about letting her go. I enjoy fishing, skeet shooting, skiing, golfing, and white-water rafting and I'm a devout NASCAR fan. First race I went to was the 1970 Daytona 500. I was a season ticket holder since 1983 at Richmond and Dover till the prices got out of hand, along with the fights and un-knowledgable fans. I fish mainly salt-water, but I was raised fishing freshwater in Georgia by my Grandfather. He was, and still is one of the greatest single factors in my life, unfortunately, he passed away in 1989. Love catching Rockfish (Stripers) and anything else I can hook up with in the Chesapeake Bay. I'm an AMERICAN, not democrat or republican (although voter registration says I'm a republican). I believe in the death penalty, less taxes, less government, and if you don't like America, then LEAVE!!!! My beliefs are based on you get what you EARN!!! I've had a job since I was old enough to pick cotton and tobacco (5 y/o). I started at the bottom, and now I'm climbing to the top. I don't have time for no bleeding heart liberals, to me, they just want to run everyone's life. I've done fine by myself so leave me alone, and yes, a gun IS the best insurance against criminals and no, no one will ever take my guns from me. I think I'm done, I'll start ranting and raving if I keep this up.

Texas Girl from TEXAS says Here's Me Handle: I'm a native Texan (and damn proud of it) and a female -- hence, Texas Girl (tried to make it as cryptic as possible but couldn't come up with anything else. My real name is Kelly, and I have no other aliases on this board -- one's enough to keep up with. Vital Stats: Hometown -- Arlington, TX but lived most of my life in Mansfield, just south of here. I'm 33 and have been divorced for 4 years from a non-Texan (he's was from Chicago -- what was I thinking?). Fortunately, one good thing came outta my marriage -- my 6 year-old son, Daniel, who is the light of my life. He's blonde like his momma, and if he grows up to be at least as tall as me, he'll surpass my height of 5'11" in a few years! Yep, that's pretty tall for a gal! Job: North Central Texas Council of Governments -- one of those quasi-governmental regional planning agencies. I work specifically with the Area Agency on Aging which is responsible for overseeing federal and state dollars tagged for folks over the age of 60 throughout a 14-county region in the D/FW metroplex area. And yes, I've heard every old folks joke there is known to man... Fishing: I started fishing when I was in the womb. No kidding, have a picture of my mom 9 months pregnant with me sittin' on the bank fishing her heart out. My most favoritest fishing partner is my dad. He taught me a little about fishing, and a whole bunch about life as we would while away the days sitting in his little flat bottom boat. Nowadays, I'm either wetting a hook with him from his boat which is a Cobra, or in either a Nitro or Ranger owned by a couple of my regular fishing buddies. I mostly bass fish, but have been known to hang turtles, carp, a few crappie, fewer catfish, and lots of those pesky fishsticks. Other Interests and Little Known Facts: Anything outdoors -- my daddy taught me to have a love of the land we live on and to appreciate God's green earth. I grew up surrounded by horses and cows and I even dabbled in barrelracing until high school activities drew me away. I'd love to get a horse again someday. I'm a devoted Rangers fan (good riddance Juan Gonzales)! I also enjoy watching my kiddo play t-ball in the Spring, camping, scrapbooking, movies, listening to good music, and surfing cool sites like the BFHP and EBay, although I don't have a PC at home, just here at the office. Sure is hard to leave here at 5:00 everyday wondering what antics you low lifes are up to after hours!! Rules to Live By: If you can't be good, be good at it. And, if you have anything bad to say about someone, come sit next to me!!

JP from TEXAS says Curriculum Vitae OK, Here goes..... Age: 36. Married 11 years to my beautiful wife, Charleen. Have a 3 year old son (Ian James) who wants a Snoopy pole (going to BPS in Grapevine to get him one). Graduate of Louisiana Tech (Go Techsters), 1988. Hometown: DeRidder, LA. HomeNow: Carrollton, TX. I am a computer systems engineer for Lacerte Software Corporation, owned by Intuit, Inc. I have a 1992 ProCraft 180Combo w/150 Merc Black Max. Mostly fish for stripers (live bait). Other Interests (aside from wife and son): Hunting, shooting, auto mechanics, ham radio. -JP

Pardner from CALIFORNIA says Profiles in Courage 56 Married, 2 girls 8 & 10, 6', 200 lbs, ash blond, blue eyes, hard as a rock. Good lookin dog of a man (and that's the meek side). . . and a lot more down to earth than the opening of this sentence might lead you to believe. Cooks and cleans. In fact, cooks real good in a lot of different ways. Dreams a lot of rescuing the world from itself. Knows that's just silly stuff. To strong sense of right and wrong sometimes. Sensitive soul - healthy belief in God, Can't stand for injustice. Likes Fishing, Hunting, Natural Science, Dancing, Reading, Poetry, Music, Dogs, other animals - No sheep. Theater, Moutain Biking, Crack long range pistol shot ( 150 yards +). Aroubic Power Lifting, Semi retired (out of work), thinks he can write a little. And last but not least. . . originally from Chicago. Sorry Texas Girl. But we are not all jerks. Anyway, that's why I'm "from" Chicago. Lived in Oil Town (Houston) Texas 4 years, just love the people. In California now for 15 years. Take care Pardner.

Boom-Site Elf from MINNESOTA says Boom-Site Elf Nom de Plume/Handle - Boom-Site Elf, inspired by "Secret Santa" activities in while in high school, which (as Santa's trusty sidekick, the elf) afforded an opportunity to chat up cheerleaders waiting to sit on Santa's lap. Lost the job after a member of the senior girls dance line failed to see the humor in my response to her inquiry of "How far is it to the North Pole?" while on Santa's lap. (I told her she was sittin' on it.) Managed to graduate with the class of '76. Alternate real-life handle: Zeke (it's on my bowling ball). Marital/Family status: Married my high school sweetheart (the second time around as an item) back in '83. It's been ten of the happiest years of my life. We have two extremely bright and creative children (whose aren't?) who keep us guessing (neither of us can find the owner's manual for either kid and, once the tags fall off, they're non-returnable). Job Info: My job has always seemed to be to keep people happy and productive. Currently that involves PC/Desktop support at a large company in St. Paul (saving the world, one user at a time). In the past it involved customer service in many forms: includind 12 years in the Cash Register business (installing, training, writing user documentation and specifications for Samsung ECRs), serving in various capacities for a small multi-hotel outfit in the Twin Cities area (I did it all, right up to a director's position in the corporate office). Fishing background: I am a social fisherman, fishing from other people's boats, from shore, and through the ice in the winter. Ice fishing has been a bust the last three years here in Minnesota, since ice in the area has not been safe until right about the time the state says you have to take the ice house off the lake. As of June last year, we own an '82 SeaRay 260 Sundancer that we keep on the Mississippi where it meets the St. Croix river. I plan on bringing my fishing tackle on board this year, now that I have the hang of piloting the damned thing. All those switches, pumps, bilges, and blowers are too confusing for a guy who prefers to fish w/ earthworms and a bobber. It was not uncommon to hear cries of "Zeke, get off the boat!" on the upper St. Croix even hours after beaching the thing. A triple-A gold card don't mean squat if your boat won't start 25 miles from the marina. Just began to relax and enjoy the boat about when it was time to take it out of the water for the season. Other information/Free form association: 5'10" 240 (Over-fed Long haired leaping gnome), profoundly myopic, with big, flat Norsk feet (10.5 EEEE). Suffer from negative buoyancy, yet once a Red Cross certified life saver (since expired). Former skier, guitar player, bartender, bouncer (listed as crisis management on my resume'), cross country runner (100 lb. ago). Current boater, paintball player, hunter, snowmobiler and Dad (none of which I do well). Been a resident of Minnesota, with occasional exceptions, "Since back in the late fifties". Currently straddle the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, claiming asylum as a displaced scandinavian (second generation american).

Dogman from LOUISIANA (See FishLips) says Change of Name I used to be known as FishLips. That info is already in there. Dogman

Fluker from MISSOURI says This is me! 22 years old, 6'6" 210, former (as of this March )college basketball player. Hometown - Southwest Missouri, still have 1 year of school left so I move back and forth. Work - I am a Desktop Analyst/Programmer for Bass Pro shops Corporate offices in Springfield. (When I am not in school) Hobbies - Fishing and Basketball mainly. Have been fishing for around 6 years now. Gonna start in some bigger tourny trails this next year. About me - Jack of all trades I guess you could say. Farmer (grew up on 3000 acre farm), Computer geek, Jock, Outdoorsman. I look talking business/fishing with people. Lastly, i really appreciate all the help from the people on this board. Good luck and good fishing.

JJ from TEXAS (See Jaw_jerker) says Was a Jaw-Jerker now just a JJ...n/t n/t

bigfish tx from TEXAS says here it is! handle: "bigfish" something i'm always after "tx" lone star state of course marital status: married for 18 months now to my wonderful (and understanding) wife patti, wondering why i didn't do it sooner, greatest move i've made yet!! job: small antenna sales for a major telecommunications company. satellite antennas, and no, not the ones on top of your houses, the ones that broadcast that signal up to the satellite and come back down to your house!! worked all over the world for 2 years installing these antennas, have got to fish in kuwait, greece, and what used to be known as borneo. nothing like east texas bass fishing, and women for that matter!! wife works at tyler jet, and after 2 years, i've still not been able to get any free tickets to the texas motor speedway to see the tyler jet motorsports pontiac race!! fishing: NEVER enough, can't get enough, will never ever get enough. i've bass fished for over 20 years now in east texas, entered my first tournament at age 13 and was actually on the board with a limit. have won 2 tourneys this year, just recently (last 2 years) have gotten back into bass fishing pretty seriously. my father in law sold me his boat, '93 model 482V w/175 mariner and i'm in it every chance i get. have affectionately named it, with my wifes approval, "the other woman". other interests: hunting dove, quail, pheasant, and recently deer. also, working on how to make a living in the fishing industry, sure not gonna be from my winnings!! haha free form: i'm 33 years old, 6'2", 225 lbs, (was 180 lbs before i got married). have got the most beautiful and funny 11 month old girl, jenna. she is what i look forward to every day!! i actually went to junior college with gene graddick and got "reacquainted" with him here on this page, small, small, world. have talked with thad, triton mike and split shot, looking forward to meeting all of these "characters".

basscat21 from NEW JERSEY says bio Handle: run a basscat Pantera II, the 21 comes from my number it College, I played LaCrosse. Marital status? aaaaah was engauged once and had a few scares, but like to fish and hunt too much. Job/life: age: 36 work for Dept. of defense. Its a job. Pop was a Career Army Col. so I lived all over the place. Graduated HS in Hawaii, moved to NJ and went to college. Played Lacrosse, was the Capt. and leading scorer. Degree: LaCrosse No really a BA in Business. Stayed on at the Base my Dad retired out of. Hunting is good. Fishing: I have fished local buddies since 89', Redman, Foxwoods, NJ Federation, MBAA (national on the Hudson.USFA. Was the alt. for the regional in 92 for federation. Fish a couple times a week. hobbies: making Traditional archery equipment shoot a long bow and recurve, Fishing, Playing LaCrosse as long as my knees hold up. And working on the family property in Walton NY.

Senor Bull Fighter from Mexico says Mi bio I come from the edge of TJ. I grew up eating fresh meat from my padre, Senor Senior Bull Fighter. Now I roam the world in search of great battles with bulls. I have noticed el Papa Bull here. When I am not bullfighting, I am watching tv.

Tboss from WASHINGTON says Bio 'Sup Handle: Short version - Tboss is short for Trailboss, name of my first boat ('15 whaler SS) got it willed to me from my great Uncle in Montana who was the trailboss for a large cattle rancher around the turn of the century. Marital Status: Married the girl next door, we've known each other since we were kids - 2 daughters now, 4 & 6, married about 8 years. Job: Operations manager for 500,000sqf Distribution Center, 112 employees - union boys. Fishing: Puget sound for Salmon: Blackmouth, Silvers, Kings, Sockeye & Humpies. Halibut, Lings, Cod. Dungeoness Crab & tiger shrimp. Lakes for trout, Kokanee & Steelhead. Some smallies & largmouth East of the mountains on the Columbia river. Recently upgraded the old whaler for a new Trophy W/A (3 girls in the boat - needed a pottie) Kidneys couldn't take the pounding the old Super Sport like to dish out on the Sound. Education: University of Washington Alum, University of Puget Sound Alum. have both undergrad & grad degrees - law school drop-out (we have enough shysters - didn't want to join that club)

Darlene from MASSACHUSETTS says I would rather talk about you. I am 26 years old and teach second grade in my hometown, Atholl. I got my degree from Fitchburg State and am working on my masters. I run six days a week, and enjoy playing volleyball, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. When I'm stuck in the city I prefer reading to television and dancing to unwind. I have light brown hair, green eyes, I am 5'6" and weigh 110 lbs D

Wildman from DELAWARE says Just the facts I am a native Delawarean, 45 years old, and currently going through a divorce. I'm 6' 3" tall weigh 185, have brown hair (with too much grey) and hazel eyes, and have a full beard. I have one 19 year old daughter that lives with me from my first marriage. I have met a lady recently who seems to be what I wish I had a long time ago, but time will tell. I fish just saltwater in the Delaware Bay and have a 17' Manatee with a 70hp O/B. Catching flounder, weakfish, blues and striper are my main focus and as such eat what I catch. My main hobbies are photography and sports. I have coached a girls softball team in Milford Little League for 10 - 12 year olds for 10 years and really get a kick out of watching the kids grow up and become young adults. My handle, Wildman, was given to me by a former neighbor who thought it was fitting because of my zest for life and love of a good party. That kinda sums it up. Wildman Still likes a good party.

Ricky from OKLAHOMA says Ok here I go....Handle: Ricky, my nickname since I was a kid (damn site better than Dick, thanks Dad). Real name Richard. 43 born and raised in Central Oklahoma. Demorcrat (at least thats whats on my card). More conservitive than my party though. Marital statis: divorced. Married twice, first time when I was in college (big mistake), second time I was 25, was married 17 years to the bride from He11 (ok i'm a little bitter). Job: Safety/Energy Director (12 years) for a large suburbon public school of Oklahoma City (a nightmare in these times). Fishing: I love Bass fishing (my passion). Been fishing since I was 6. Got out of it for a while to seek bigger thrills (tournament water sking). Broke my back at the Barefoot Nationals in Tyler, TX in 79. Had to stay on the water, so back to bass fishing. Still love the compitition, so I fish tournaments. Other Interest: All kinds of racing, and a huge baseball fan. I officiate highschool football, and NCAA DII (Lone Star Conference). Umpire highschool baseball, NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NAIA (several conferences). Golf so I can buy more toys, and spend more money (it cant be because I'm any good) I thrive on compitition. I found this board by accident, and by reading your post's I learned how I've been gut hooked. (still bitting too, but a little more gunshy). I guess I've been hooked for a long time, but I decided to come out and admit I enjoy this NF board.

Red Ned from CALIFORNIA says OK here goes...Ned is my given name (rather not give last name cuz I'm not sure about internet security). Chose Red Ned when I found out how to register and after the name of a pirate in the book Riptide. Born and raised outside the town of Sanger, Tx. and lived there until about a year ago. Family had a couple hundred acres that the govt. chose to build a lake on/over so what was ours is now at the bottom of lake Ray Roberts, (when I get back to visit I do know a few spots that aren't on any maps, they're kinda hard to find though). Moved to Ca. a year ago when the small software company I work for merged with another and I was transfered. Plan on getting back to Tx. ASAP! 42 years old and single. Don't forsee any changes, especially here in California. Will wait to get back to Tx. to find the right gal. Fish 100% for bass but haven't had time since coming out here. Even sold my 97 Ranger w/ 200 on it but will replace in near future I hope. Don't follow politics much but hope GWB wins as I can't think of anything Gore could do to help our country out. I think this is a really interesting board with lots of diverse people. Red Ned

Litetackleman from ALABAMA says I might as well tell you my story too...I grew up on Lake Sinclaire in middle Georgia,been fishing since I could hold a stick. I prefer light tackle and finesse fishing , hence the nickname, I Moved to Montgomery ,Alabama when I was a teen and began fishing the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers as well as Lake Martin, and Lake Jordan. I go to Orange Beach , AL about twice a month and get my saltwater fix, but I mainly fish for big river Spots, looking for that Deca-Spot to get my name in the books...Caught a fer 6lb.ers, still trying. I work as an Environmental Consultant for a small engineering firm. I am 28 and soon to be father for the first time. Not very political, Kind of a less is better attitude toward governmental programs......Thats Me...LTM Oh Yeah my boats...I have a second generation boat I grew up in (my earliest memories fishing in), My dad handed it down when he moved to Orange Beach, it is a 1976 Sabre trihull rigged to the hilt for trolling, crappie, striper, whatever....with a Johnson 88 Special and an old evinrude 24 volt bowmount but stick steer trolling motor. My other boat is a 17 foot Express alumaweld with a Yamaha 50 jet foot, and a motor guide 65lb bow mount, for runnin da rivers and rapids. It puts me on fish that see maybe 20 lures a year and 15 are mine.....I repair reels and rods in my spare time for friends and favors.....I tried to do it for the public but it was a pain in my arse.......Thats it .......LTM

Els from IOWA says Bio...Handle: Nickname from work. Last name Elsberry. So Els. Marital status: Not married close a couple times but dodged the bullet. Job: Do maintainence for a chain of Mexican Restaurants. After the factory I worked for 27 years closed down. Bitter not me. Fishing: Bass. Secretary of local club. Fish the Mississippi River plus lakes here in Iowa. Fish Beaver Lake in Ark. when visiting my Mother in Bentonville. Other. Use to go to Canada every year to catch big Pike and SM Bass. Can't go now. Bitter not me. Interests: Used to sail a Hobie Cat when younger. Now I fish the lakes I sailed on. Keep tropical fish, African Cichlids. Two cats grey tiger male Vern and yellow tiger female Missy (brother and sister) Use to snow ski in Colorado every year. Bitter not me. Raced motorcyles in the early 70's. All types. Short track, half mile,MX and enduro. Of course should mention BFHP and all the great boards. Thanks Gerry. Had to sell my 884 Nitro when the job went. Bitter not me. Non- boater now but fish with friends in the club. Freeform: Like Bill, just celebrated my 16th annual 39th birthday in June. 5'3" 225+ but who's counting. Losing brown hair but still have more than 2 younger brothers. Had back surgery middle of July so have alot of time on hands. Post on boads some if I feel I can help. Check here at least twice a day. Too much time. LOL I guess that's me. GL&GF Els ><)));>

Bucket mouth from MISSOURI says Late. Better late then never. Married for 11 years,1 stepson,19 years old. I've been a lineman for quite awhile. Navy brat, have lived all over the country. Boat: 95 17 foot quantum. 120hp. Fish for anything with fins, some bass tourneys. Basically a conservative, liberalism just doesn't ring true with me. I'm also not very good with words but will usually say exactly whats on my mind. Will pull no punches. Been on the board for about 5 months.

DargelJohn from TEXAS says OK, Here's my story...I'm 43, married for twenty years to the same wonderful woman. We have four kids (3 girls and 1 boy, 9 thru 14 years old). We live in Katy Texas, and I work in downtown Houston as a geologist for a large corporation (cubicle city). I fish in saltwater (Galveston/Matagorda area) for anything that bites. But, I don't get to go very often, maybe 7-8 times a year. My current beer fettish is Zeigenbach (an Anhesuer-Busch product sold in Texas), and consider myself a "middle of the road" conservative. For those of you who may have wondered about my handle "DargelJohn", Dargel is the maker of my shallow draft boat, which are built in S. Texas. Here is a picture of my boat on Dargel's website, and no, that's not me and my wife at the console. All in fun, Have a good one. http://www.dargel.com/Fish186.html

Zane from TEXAS says Who am I? I live in Austin. Drink Busch during the week, and drink Maker's Mark on Friday night. (Can't do whisky during the week!)
I like to fish offshore for dorado and kings, but usually end up at a pier fishing for whatever will bite. (No boat, yet.) Politically I'm very conservative. Socially, I'm very tolerant of different opinions and attitudes. Even though I'm more than willing to poke fun when necessary, and when it's not necessary...-Zane

Stan Lee from KANSAS says Ok, you asked and ye shall receive........Stan Lee, 44 y/0, married 22 years, 2 sons, 16 and 10. Lived in same house for 22 years, have a dog that thinks its human. Fish 2-3 days a week for Bass almost exclusively, fish T's and in a bass club. Do not drink, smoke, chew or any of that stuff, spend all my money on my addiction, fishing. Ultra conservative, although like talking to Pj, as he always shows me the other side of things. And before you hammer me on my above paragraph as far as spelling, punctuation, sentence formation, remember one thing. I BITE!!!!!!! And have not had my shots so watch out. If you look up goofy, fat, funny looking, little hair, 4 eyed, ugly feet, hairy back, red neck in the dictionary, you will find my picture. ps. But I have weekends off and am my own boss. What movie is that quote from????????? Stan Lee

BigRed from LOUISIANA says You sure you want to hear this? I live in LA, Hwy 61, just about a mile south of the good old Mississippi line. I fish for bass, bream, crappie, catfish, redfish, flounder, trout, actually just about anything. I am ULTRA-conservative. I take myself very seriously, and believe everyone should be more serious. The only beer I like is that good Irish beer, O'Douls(sp?) because it gets right to your head real fast. I am just entering my prime (aka Old Fart). I ALWAYS act properly and rationally (except for an occasional lapse when I don a leather bathing suit and ride around the countryside seeking adventure as Xena the Warrior Princess. But they say I am doing much better now). I fished a tournament once, therefore I consider myself a veteran tournament angler. I even posted some free advice this last weekend on the Tournament Tactics Board, trying to help young people who ask about getting started in tournaments. I do not understand many of you on this board. It seems that some of you have several personalities. But that's okay, because Schizophrenics never have to eat alone. Some of you must be descendants of wolves. You sure jump in and rip people to pieces on occasion. I've never been scared of anyone but my mother-in-law, but you guys make a person have second thoughts about posting on this board. I do enjoy reading these boards. I really like the TTT stories.

Coach Bill from TEXAS says I'm in. 35 year old Ohioan, transplanted to The Woodlands, Texas almost two years ago due to job relocation. Married for 7 years to a "one in a million" lady. We have a gem of a son, Ryan, who is 6 years old and a six pound Poodle that also thinks she's human. Don't really drink anymore, but am partial to Bacardi and Coke when I do. I fish for just about anything that swims in saltwater, with varying degrees of success. Freshwater doesn't hold much interest for me down here because I'm spoiled from fishing for Walleye in Lake Erie for 20 years. Conservative or idiot? I've never really thought about it. I guess I'll say neither and both and leave it up to others to decide.

Bob from NEW YORK says Haven't been right since the identity crisis...I thought I might have been having flashbacks from the 70's. I am 44 been married and at the same job (service tech for Getty oil) for 23 years,2 sons 16+14. I came up the hard way. Left home at 16, joined the army at 17, addicted to drugs at 18 (yes in the army). Turned my life around when I got married. I was a liberal when I was young and stupid but I'm better now. Been building fishing rods for the last 7 years, hoping it will amount to some extra retirement cash. I fish for anything that swims but I love salmon. I just got back from a trip, got to see my 14 year old land a 25lb'er, what a joy! I hope you guys and gals stop the identiy thing. It was making my head spin, I only have a few moments on the puter before and after work. Bob

Pogo from GEORGIA Well, I's fairly new hereabouts, But sounds like ya wanna hear fum us'ns who ain't posted here all that much afore. So here ya goes...
The Okeefenokee's practicly in my back yard here in Georgia -- The Peachtree State. I catch catfish an' bass -- one fer food, one fer fun. You kin probly figger witch is witch. Beer? I perfers Jack Daniels, but if it's gonna be beer, gimme some good ole Pabst Blue Ribbon. An' I s'pose I's more Liberty-arian than Conservative a-hole or Liberal idiot. Keep the guv'mint outta my bedroom, outta my boardroom, an' outta my wallet! We has met the enemy, an' he is us!

1mobass from NORTH CAROLINA Roll call...48 married 27 son 20. Conservative Live within 5 minutes of Kerr Lake. 50,000 acres of prime bass waters nuff said

Lin from VIRGINIA Who is I............I live in a little town outside of Richmond Va. I work for myself.........Well, myself and uncle sam. I consider myself conservative although I have been called an idiot by our resident chief liberal PJ. I guess I'll consider that a compliment coming from him. I don't seem to get along well from the likes of PJ, Brad and those guy's north of the border. I have been branded a Toon basher, (no offence Stan Lee) but in the winter time when there is nothing to do it passes the time away. I usually say what is on my mind and thats where I get into trouble with the liberals. I believe we live in the greatest country on the face of the earth. I believe in Jesus Christ. I don't believe in being politically correct. I don't believe animals have rights ( I wont drive home to many points from brad with that one). I don't believe the government has any right telling me I can't what gun I choose to shoot. I think we need to hold our political leaders feet to the fire. I still believe this country belongs to us, the people and not a bunch career politions. I believe we need term limits. I believe there is a bunch of mighty fine Americans that post to this board. Ann, I believe I would like to have my cookies. I'm an old fart, not a senior citizen but close. I've been married two times, have three wonderful sons two in there twenties and one 8. I tournament bass fished for 20 years, which I think is the reason for the two divorces. I don't fish as much as I would like because my last wife got the boat but i'll be back. I don't smoke or drink now. At one time I did but gave it up so I could maybe make a little better impression on my youngest boy. Oh yes I have done a few dubbies too............and I did inhale, but never again. And yes I too am a little worried about our old friend Cainen. It has been rather weird here lately. Lin

Mike Bednarski from CONNECTICUT ...age 15, I cant drink beer, I live in Connecticut near some crappy munincipal lake, I'm an idiot, and my bass machine is a 12 foot tinny with a 9.8. I fish bass in soft water and perch on hard water. I frequent this board often, but rarely post cause I dont want something stupid to come out

Steve Haut from TEXAS I live in Tomball, TX. Just north of Houston. If it lives in saltwater, I fish for it. (My wife is my fishing partner, so some days are croaker days) My favorite beer is Shiner Blonde. I am self employeed, so I drink mostly Miller Lite. I don't consider myself too conservative, but I think Rush and Reagan are a little to the left for me. Steve Haut.

rlmdnz from FLORIDA says who am I...48 yr old conservative, living in st. pete, fla. fish the salt as often as possible, like drinking beer. been married to the same great woman for 30 yrs. own a 21 grady cuddy that is in the process of rebuild. hunt the osceola nat forest in the winter.

McCoy from TENNESSEE Age 49. Did a lifetime of drinking by the time I was 35 and quit. Have quit smoking more times than I can count. Former truck driver, logger, sign painter, grease monkey, and several other things. Now own a Mom and Pop store in Bumpus Mills, TN. Gas, groceries, bait tackle, hunting supplies etc. http://members.aol.com/mmccoy01/index.html I live about 4 miles from Lake Barkley and fish often for bass, catfish, and crappie. Occasionally fish for sauger in the winter. Used to hunt but don't any more. Have one son 13, and three grown stepchildren. Stepdaughter works at the store. I am so conservative, I consider Pat Buchannan a liberal. Loud music makes me violent and most of the teenagers around here now turn off their music when they enter my parking lot. ( after the clawhammer & radio incident). I have a coon hound who goes with me almost everywhere I go and keeps all the cats killed in Bumpus Mills.

Ed from NJ from NEW JERSEY I was born & rasied in Kansas City Missouri & most of my summers were spent on my Grandfathers farm in Southwest Missouri. I grew up on the other side of the tracks & was a street fighter, thief & general misfit. But I won several basketball scholarships & managed to attend a prestigious yuppie high school & college. I'm a Vietnam vet & took some shrapnel in a lung. My cancer episodes are thought to be associated with agent orange. I came home & made a full recovery after having been bedridden for over a year. I had a fractored spine that had to mend & a few other minor problems. I went to work for Firestone Tire & rubber & accepted a management position in Cranbury, NJ. One fine summer evening I was drinking with my manager & we exchanged words. I gave him a Missouri arse kicking & resigned the following day. Two days later I went to work for General Motors as a Health & Benefits Administrator. This was a defining point in my life. I was totally consumed by the job twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. My proudest moments were defending the rights of the (In the Health arena) working person. But like most good things the job extracted its toll. Couple strokes, more cancer & a nervous condition. I took an early retirement. I've always been a giver because I know what it is to be without. I love people & would like to solve everyones problems. I am an instigator, agitator because I love the passion of a persons convictions. What else? My wife! I met Jody at Rider college (She was 14 years younger) (Hey I'm from Missouri) & we married. I love all animals. I love to fish. I love motorcycles.

Buckshot from TEXAS Buckshot was a previous handle and I'm kinda used to it. My name is Jim Kowalik and I live just outside San Antonio, TX with my wife and three daughters,two cats, one dog, and one talking macaw. One daughter graduates from UTSA in spring of 2000...2nd starts UT Austin fall 2000 and 3rd starts somewhere fall 2001, so I have to keep working. Born/reared in Panna Maria, TX...the oldest Polish settlement in America. Also Vietnam vet. On my third career as math teacher in a middle school with an all at risk student body...by far the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. My beverage of choice is iced tea...kinda just lost the taste for beer and such. Label me born again Christian and conservative. Favorite fishing is saltwater bays for specks and redfish with artificials...but will use bait when nothing else works. Caught one blue marlin in Hawaii(Oahu). I don't get a chance to read/post much during the week...but find the folks on this board to be a pretty straightforward and delightful bunch, mostly.

Butch from ARKANSAS 4th and 1--a fumble...I have been known to be confusing! I enjoy sunrises,cold beer,preety women,fishing and hunting. Born in South Carolina,moved to Tenn.,then to Miss.,then to Ar. Was one of the first to be drafted to Viet-Nam. Have retired 3 times and I have not seen 60 yet. I stay in the middle of the road on politics.but I do vote, that way I can gripe. Own 285 Stratos 150 Intruder and 1975 Harley Davidison. Between the two-is why there is no hair on top, but the pony-tail stays as does the 6 month beard. Waiting on cooler weather so I can quit coming to this board everyday. YOU GUYS USE TO BE FUNNY--NOW YOU ARE JUST CONFUSSING.

Sir Reality from ALABAMA Who are you??? I'm just a mild mannered 27 year old, not too rich, not too poor. Love bassin' and drinkin' beer. Got a great wife. Travel a lot, consider the southwestern united states my backyard. Political? Usually like to bring down hypocrisy and the rich establishment or coporate tyranny when possible. I'm basically a pacifist but consider the right to defend oneself and one's family should be protected above everything else. I also think this board is at once the best on the net and one of the most nerdy and ridiculous things I have ever been involved with. Oh well, I'm here every day.

Lee from TEXAS who am I ...It sounds like age wise alot of us are alike. Me, 48yr working at at chidrens hospital in Houston helping spend your tax dollars. You would not believe how many kids have no health insurance, but that is a story for another time. I have a beautiful wife of 23yrs and 2 boys 19 & 21, one who loves to fish and one who loves to do nothing. politics? I feel like I have more common sense than most of the doctors at the hospital I work for and don't go one way or the other. If it feels right to me I'm for it. Probably more to the idiot side for those of you keepig tabs. I don't get to fish nearly as much as I need to but when I can it's salt water anything. Unfortunatly no boat. Been lurking and sometime posting her for a while and find you all very entertaining and irritating at the same time. Which is why I love this board.

Brother Bob from TEXAS Born and raised in Brownsville, now live in Austin. Do poor mans wade fishing from Matagorda to South Padre Island. Usually get out with a guide 2-3 times a year. Recently married to original south Austinite. Believe in Brand Loyalty: Becuase U Deserve What Every Individual Should Enjoy Regurlarily! B U D W E I S E R! Yellow Dog Democrat! Not much more to add! Take care!

skimmer from KENTUCKY I'm 27 yrs old and from a small town in South Central Kentucky not far from Mammoth Cave if yall know where that is. I work for a telephone company in the engineering department. Also farm when I can afford it. Don't drink beer very often, mostly stick with Mountain Dew and have a bad habit of eating alot of copenhagen. I enjoy fishing mostly for bass and bowhunt on a regular basis. I would consider myself a conservative for the most part. I have been visiting the BFHP for about a year now trying to learn about fishing and reading all of your interesting posts. Shane

Zac from TEXAS Live in mont belvieu, tx (very little) and work as a process operator for a large chemical company in deer park. Im 25 yrs old and have been doing this for 3 yrs.(27 more to go ugh!) Have lived in tx all my life except for a 4 yr stint in 2nd aa bn. usmc in nc. Married for 5 yrs and have two beautiful daughters ages 3 and 2 months. I fish mostly trinity bay because i can be in the water in 15min from my driveway. Also fish all of the bayous between the trinity river and the spillway, hauling in more than my share of cats. have not been as lucky in the bay but im getting better. I fish alone about 95% of the time so any of you local guys need a fishin buddy email me. I only work 14 days a month so im off pretty often.
semper fi and go fish!! Zac

Bucket from TEXAS Ive lived, and will live in Texas all my life, lived in spring cypress north of Houston for 4 years as a kid, the rest of my 36 years in the Fort Worth area. When i drive by the old creek that was 5 feet deep with 3 pound bass, but now is 1 foot deep and dry, i miss the past. Im the youngest of 3, parentless since 15. Quit high school in 10th grade but regret it. My distaste for authority and rebellious streak has caused me alot of pain over the years but i can think on my own. Brother (striper guide) and i fish as often as possible and pretty much argue the whole time. lol My 2nd wife is more woman than i deserve, our daughter is 5 and adorable but her battery never runs down. 1st wife left for minnesota without inviting me, that B^%&%.. We (2nd wife 6 yrs)recently got our 1st home and were very proud of it, the home projects, ive found, have no end. But its ok, cause it OURS. I used to play with matches. Got a bambi complex at about 12 and quit hunting, but have no problem with others hunting. I fish for largemouth, smallmouth,stripers and redfish..but will catch what i can when i can. Lures or bait, makes no difference to me. Politics dont interest me that much but i must be conservative. I consider myself a Christian but hardly measure up to what it stands for.(thank goodness for Grace) this board interests me because of the variety of the people, the humor, and fishing knowledge. I like michelob, but drinking makes me goofy or mean, so i refrain mostly. Cause like last weekend i had family over and drank some wine and rum, next thing i know my wife lost my poker winnings while im dancing and nobody else is... The Y2k computer problem, to me,is a big risk which ive studied alot, and i hope it fizzles with a whimper..cause it really dont fit into my master plan.

kel-lure from NORTH CAROLINA Was born and currently reside in central NC, the piedmont area of NC. Lived on the coast for 10 years. Was hatched in 1968 and am 31 now, married since April of 1996. Wife is pregnant with our first child, due in december, and docs say it is a girl. I am a 1993 graduate of a NC university with a degree in Psych. I am also an Infant Therapist, became a supervisor at the nations leading childrens corporate center 3 years ago, then hung it up. For 1 1/2 years now, i have worked for a computer consulting company managing databases. My wife is a doctor of pharmacy and works for a well-known pharmaceutical company. Just 8 months ago we bought our first real house, a 5 bedroom haven (gotta fill em' up)complete with 2 ponds. We have a Cairn terrier, 2 cats, and 30 carp fish. I fish and hunt for anything that bites or moves and have fished competitive bass tournaments since 28 yrs old. Have frequented BFHP since 1997. later and good fishing.

J. Kennedy from MASSACHUSSETTS– Handle is obviously, J. Kennedy. I used this as my handle because for years it has in many ways been my “good luck
charm”. It has sparked many interesting conversations and got me out of trouble in some instances. Long story. I am 27 years old and at the moment am trying to finish my return to complete my college education. I am a finance student here in Mass.. I work at a state funded non-profit organization while fulfilling my requirements at school. I plan to take a job in the financial sector hopefully in the Boston area soon if not immediately upon graduation.

I have been fishing for everything that swims since I was just a little guy. I got totally involved in bass fishing for about the last 15 years. I do however enjoy fishing for a few other species on occasion, I’ve been known to catch some Northern pike, Tiger muskies, as well as Stripers. I enjoy catching any fish that has the potential of breaking my equipment if not properly handled. I have been tournament fishing for three years but religiously for the last two, and feel that I always will enjoy the
tournament scene. I have recently become hooked on hunting strictly lunker bass when I go fishing from my small boat which is well suited for that application. Huge baits, stout equipment, and Patience are the main things this type of fishing has taught me to use. Just go for that one good bite. I can’t seem to make up my mind which I enjoy more but I will continue to fish both scenes, I love just being on the water and having fun.I have been hanging out on the BFHP for about the last two years and have met some outstanding people, some I now call friends and others are just some real fun acquaintances. There are a lot of great people offering a lot
of great advice here. I can definitely say that I have become a far better fisherman by hanging around the page and paying attention to the guys that know what’s up. I hope to continue to improve in all aspects of my fishing pursuits.

Freeform: I am 6’2” about 225 lbs. With brown hair and green eyes, I like long walks on the beach and….woops, wrong place and time. I feel that I am a rather friendly and approachable person. I love to meet people and fish with as many people I can, I learn something every time I am out. I have been known to be rather bold at times but hey, that’s me. I say what I mean and like others that are also straightforward. Other than fishing I have few other interests that I am as passionate about. I enjoy improving myself through my education and have been spending a portion of my time over the last 10 years or so lifting weights for fun and health reasons and it has become an addiction in itself. I’ve found these activities to be very rewarding and beneficial in more than one way. I really enjoy spending my
time talking to the people on the BFHP and hope the opportunity arises to meet some of you.