inspiring force?

[rcbbracing]

I know if my grandpa hadn't introduced me to the great sport of catfishing I might have never got into my favorite hobby/obcession...we used to go every single weekend from like march till november...who inspired you guys to start up? Or did you figure it out on your own?

[catace]

Been around it my whole life all 40 years. Dad owns a bait/tackle/blackpowder shop. So my inspiration/knowledge came from him and all the customers over the years. Reeled in my first fish (bullhead) @ age 1 and carried on the tradition to my little ones they all got there 1st fish @ age 1 also.

[rcbbracing]

And that's exactly why its so important to take kids fishing! No matter what species its for it teaches many good values used all throughout life!

[Smoothkip]

My dad did a lot of fishing back when I was little and my aunt had a big pond out the road. We were out there all the time. I think I was 2 when I caught my first fish. As I got a little older I spent every possible day at the pond or creek. I caught some giant channel cats growing up out there. 18#s was my biggest and many 6 to 7# largemouth.

[Catfishrollo]

Growing up I was fortunate to be taught the ends and outs of fishing from my father, uncle, and another older fella that was a diehard fisherman. Over the years growing up I was able to meet others that were hardcore cat guys also, and learned alot from them as well. I was inspired to learn as much as I could from them, and take that knowledge to the water and put it to use for myself. Although I have learned many things over the years by simply spending time on the water by myself, I do credit them for many aspects in my learning and knowledge I still have that will last a lifetime. I look to pass that on to my kids some day when they are old enough to learn and are ready to go.... rollo