Old fisherman.. New guy here

[txkngfish]

Howdy all,

My name is James and do most of my fishing from the causeway to san luis pass area. Changing from live bait to artificial lures this weekend. So now learning something new. Have boat and do travel and having fun. So see a old yellow ranger on the water wave hi as its most likely me. Joined here after was told this was a great site. Looking forward to learning and sharing what I know here.

Later tight lines and happy faces

[reeltime]

welcome to FWE!

[trophytroutman]

Welcome aboard.

[KennyWayne]

Welcome ! You are changing from bait to lures this weekend ? As in "always use live bait now only using lures"? WOW, Did you hit the Lottery ?
I recently blew the dust of my boat and took up fishing again after a 7yr midlife crisis to be a biker for a while.
It took 8 months to get everything back to like new condition and couldn't find my lure bags under the dust. I almost had to break into the college fund and 401K to re-stock ☺

[Curmudgeon]

Way to go James! Welcome aboard!

[txkngfish]

Wish I did LOL but not yet. Working on the lotto. Was a potlicker for years and now converting LOL. Did hit as I feel almost the lotttey at Academy. Found a bunch of rigged DOA shrimp in 1/8 and 1/4 oz in 3" size, 3 to a pack for a steal. 2.50 a pop bought them out and a few other things that were on sale. So now going to try them out in the morning. I hear you on the dust part. It was 10 years for me when blew dust off and winning a boat off a football pot got me back into it sooner. The gulp is the break into college and 401k fund. Like gold that stuff is LOL

[imhammer]

Wrlcome aboard......buy a few ss jrs, skitterwalks and she dogs and leave those things in the boat! May not catch as many fish but they will be bigger and lots more fun!

[jocues]

Welcome aboard.

[Jerkyourcroaker]

Welcome to FWE. Enjoy the stie. Lots of good folks here.

[Jhua]

Howdy and Welcome

[ubermensch1324]

Wrlcome aboard......buy a few ss jrs, skitterwalks and she dogs and leave those things in the boat! May not catch as many fish but they will be bigger and lots more fun!

x2 x3 x4 x5 !!!

Top waters are a blast learn to walk the dog with them and you're set. He's right, they probably won't catch as many fish but they will catch quality fish!!! Remember too when wading new spots top waters are one of, if not the best fish locator. If you're not getting swipes there's a good chance the game fish are not in that area or they are not feedin!

Welcome!

[SUPER SPOOK]

welcome!! get some cocahoe minows, one of the best soft plastics around and easy to use.throw it out reel it in at differnt speeds until you find what they want.

[191lts]

Welcome

[ryno1975]

Welcome...I was a live bait guy when I lived in Florida...I wish I would have tried lures when I was there. I grew up right near the Indian River and Mosquito lagoon...some very nice reds and trout come out of those two bodies of water...and all I ever did was soak live bait...I missed out. Since my arrival in Texas I have crossed over to artificial. A whole new world but very exciting and for sure a learning experience. Before you know it your tackle box will be fully loaded lol