How it all started

So, I figure I should probably start out with how I got into this addiction called bass fishing.  I've loved fishing for as long as I can remember. As a kid, we never fished for a specific species; we just trolled around and whatever we could catch was great.  As I grew older and busier, it seemed like fishing just wasn't a priority anymore. I enjoyed it, but just didn't make the time to go. I'd go fishing with my family, but it was usually only a couple times a year.

After my wife and I got engaged, we started going camping with her family. That led to more time to go fishing. I talked with my mom and talked her into letting me use my grandpa's old 14' aluminum fishing boat. That worked for a while, but I really wanted something more than that little 6 horse motor. Then, in 2010, my wife and I found a great deal on a nice little 16' Starcraft and getting out on the water became a priority again. Usually it was during camping trips and man did we go on alot of camping trips - almost every weekend that summer.  At the end of that summer, a co-worker of mine that is also a fishing guide and I were discussing some of those trips and some of the catches we had that year. He hadn't realized how much I loved fishing so he asked if I had ever been bass fishing. I hadn't so we went out a couple times. After he saw I was interested, he asked if I wanted to fish a charity tournament with him. Of course I agreed. So, the first Sunday in October, 2010 we fished the Viking Bassmasters Invitational and the addiction started.

Veteran's Day

I'd just like to take this time to say thanks to all of our veterans.  Without you we would not be able to enjoy the freedom we experience. My family and I thank all that have served and pray for those that are still serving. Thank you and may you all come home safely.

Darin

End of the season

Well, it's now the end of the season. The tournaments are done and the boat is winterized.  I suppose it's time to work on this blog thing.  I've been trying to do a bunch of networking lately. That's the big buzzword, right? You have to network, get your name out there, get contacts, etc...etc...etc...  I've been chatting it up with a bunch of guys on THE BASS COLLEGE website. It/they seem pretty cool. Mostly bass guys out east with a few thrown in from all over the country.  Check it out here The BASS COLLEGE  If you order stuff through their site, they'll send you some free baits. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but plan to.

I'll try to recap my fishing season soon.  Right now I'm working with Nick and Mike to get the Renegade Bassers Beer Bust rolling. It looks like it will be on the 9th of December at Blainbrook Bowl in Blaine from 7-10pm. Come on by, for $5 you get $1 taps and $3 Captains, plus you'll help support the club's youth events, conservation activities, tournaments and more. I've also been spending a lot of time on a BIG project for the Renegade Bassers, but it's a secret for now. I should have more info in a couple of weeks on that one.

See ya later,
D.