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Offline jerseydog

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New to fishing!
« on: October 12, 2010, 02:52:18 PM »
I am the definition of "newbie". I am 37 years old and have fished fresh water here and there growing up.  About a month ago a group of us went up to Mystic, CT for the weekend for a little getaway.  My buddy, who is an experienced angler, brought up some poles to fish off the dock behind the place we rented. I caught a Porgy using worms then used the Porgy for bait.  Just as it got dark, I was reeling in my line slowly then BAM..something hit it and took off!  I only fought the thing for about minute or two and then the line snapped (I'm thinking it may have been a Blue?). 

That's all it took for me to be 'hooked'! I now think about going fishing just about every day.  I only own a few old poles for freshwater and some very light gear.  I'm looking to get some equiptment to use for the fall surf season. I live in South Jersey about 30 miles north west of AC.  I went surf fishing for the first time Sunday in Brigantine.  Even though we didn't catch anything, not even a nibble, I loved every minute of it.  My buddy is teaching me as if I were a 5 year old and at times it's a little embarassing but hey, better late than never right?

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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 03:07:05 PM »
Welcome Jersey Dog.

There is a ton of info here.. browse around some of the topics in the Helping Each Other Out Forum.  and feel free to post up any questions.. No such thing as a stupid question t^
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Offline IrishAyes

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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 04:42:21 PM »
Welcome to the site JD. Any questions, just ask. Looking forward to your posts/reports.  t^
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2010, 05:36:44 PM »
Welcome aboard!  Good luck out there!  Hoping to see some good reports from you. 

Sometimes it's not only the fish that gets hooked!  t^
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 06:02:53 PM »
Welcome to the site.....looking forward to some reports from the south clp
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 06:29:38 PM »
Thanks guys!  I already have the weekend of Nov. 6th penciled in for surf fishing.  I'm gonna try and get one in before then too.  I've also been reading up on the charters out of Cape May.  I don't really know how my sea legs are so I'm a little nervous about that..lol! 

If anyone has some tips on good spots (that they're willing to share, lol)I'm all ears!
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 06:50:02 PM »
Jersey Dog, Welcome !!! I never met you and do not know you but am proud of you.
This great sport is ADDICTIVE!! Surf,Boat,Back Bays,Docks, Bridges,Head Boats, Party Boats,Tackle making, Rod building,sinker pouring,trips with buddies...
YOUR HOOKED !!
Learn,Fish hard and pass ALMOST, ALMOST everything to the next guy.  rofla rofla
Best Wishes    AJ.
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 07:01:24 PM »
Thanks AJ!  I'm just pissed that it took me 37 years to discover the passion!  I'm just looking forward to the rest of my days enjoying some good fishing.
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Offline Scott G.

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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 07:28:46 AM »
Welcome Jersey Dog...Now you know how we all feel about fishing...Once your HOOKED its a DONE DEAL... slt slt
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Re: New to fishing!
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 10:14:07 AM »
Welcome! t^
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