I know this is off topic but......

[ckonkol]

I didn't get involved in saltwater fishing until i was 13 my dad took my sister and I out for a day of fluking and all I got was 2 short fluke and a short seabass but couldn't wait to go fishing again. My sister on the other hand got one keeper and almost won the pool and didn't really see the thrill of it but she does come out with use every now and then. I used to go hunting with my dad when I was younger and did a little ice fishing and never really cared for the fresh water fishing. I don't know what it was about that day fluking but after that I was hooked and became an addict. I can't get enough of it, love being out on the ocean the chance of seeing whales and other cool things you can't see anywhere else.

Killer whales I saw on my 1st tuna trip

Northern Right whales the rarest type in the world

[WAHOONBOX]

Crazy or not, it looks so awesome. My dad said I could do it as a research project when I study marine biology.

DID YOU GET YOUR BASKING SHARK VIDEO I SENT OUT TO YOU?

[gman jr]

My dad started taking me out fishing with my grandpa when i was 6 or 7. When i was 8 i caught a 32 pound striped bass.

[Jackie-roo]

My dad took me out about 6 or 7 o0oo0o yea i forgot about the dealiest catch good show good show

[Anngler]

DID YOU GET YOUR BASKING SHARK VIDEO I SENT OUT TO YOU?

Not yet. Hopefully we'll get it soon.

[Anngler]

I guess I've always been an addict. First trip I was 6 months old. It must be in my blood or something. I really got into the competitive fishing after I almost won the junior angler award in my first tourney , but then someone beat me! I was deterined to get out there again and get my revenge! I don't think we all realize how lucky we are that we get to do what we do. We see things that most people dream about seeing. Personally, I've caught many fish I thought I would never see, but that's why I do it. The thrill of the hookset and the adrenaline in the fight, it's the best feeling! I'm privileged to have seen and done eveything that I have. I've met some of the nicest people and some amazing fisherman!

Everyone out there should get your kids into fishing! It may take one trip or it may take 20 but get them out there! You don't want them to miss out on these wonderful experiences that only we as fisherman get to do!

[ckonkol]

Well said. Nothing beats that natural high you get from raised adrenaline and endorphins due to the thrill you get from bringing in that fish. I found with me especially hooking a tuna and hearing the reel going off really gets me going. Hearing that noise will wake me up from any form of sleep/daze that I happen to be in.

[Anngler]

Well said. Nothing beats that natural high you get from raised adrenaline and endorphins due to the thrill you get from bringing in that fish. I found with me especially hooking a tuna and hearing the reel going off really gets me going. Hearing that noise will wake me up from any form of sleep/daze that I happen to be in.

It's best when I'm sick. I'll be laying miserably on the beanbag and then I'll hear a reel go screaming. Suddenly I feel much better!