All-
I have spent most of my life chasing fish in creeks, streams and ponds...and in the last 20yrs in salt. This spring we upgraded from my old 14' McKee to a 23' bayboat so that the newly expanded family can all get out and play safely and comfortably. Because of this I have had the opportunity to get out on what I would consider bigger water: Smith Mtn, Kerr, etc.
I've finally started to figure out (somewhat) offshore fishing for bass at places like Belews, but I have had minimal success on the larger lakes, especially when trying to target Striper/Cats which has really gained my interest. I've tried to leverage LMB and saltwater tactics, but have remained humbled!!!
I'm not interested in anyone's GPS numbers, secret tactics, etc...I'd be more interested in a "trade" of sorts. I'll bring the boat, gas, food, water, ice, beverages, etc...for a day of fishing in hopes that I am able to pick up a few skills (not spots!) from a more experienced angler. I'm new to the boating/fishing community in this area and for all I know, I am asking for someone's first born!!! If so, I apologize! I don't want to be gifted intel, I'd prefer to earn it...but I'm tired of attempting to separate the wheat from chaff on youtube!!!
I'm in the Greensboro area but I am not afraid to trailer a few hours. The boat is a 23' bayboat w/ 200 Zuke. There are two baitwells, and a large release well. Electronics should not be an issue (multiple units, DI / SI /2D), 36v TM. Only potential downfall is the hardtop, so I am bridge limited in some areas. I will not publicly say how many rods I have (wife may find this) but we should be just fine, I have rods/ trolling gear that should suffice for Striper/Cats as well. I do not have downriggers though.
I'm not looking to be gifted spots, have no interest in getting into tournaments, just looking to get a bit better so that I can entertain my son with a new type of fishing...he is constantly bugging me about catching "Big Fish"!
If anyone is ever interested in this, please let me know. If the above is not enough and I need to sweeten the pot...I can add a deer hunt, public land turkey hunt by boat, or day of fishing on the boat at a local private lake that is ridiculously good for LMB (Lake Jeanette).
Happy holidays-
Matt
I have spent most of my life chasing fish in creeks, streams and ponds...and in the last 20yrs in salt. This spring we upgraded from my old 14' McKee to a 23' bayboat so that the newly expanded family can all get out and play safely and comfortably. Because of this I have had the opportunity to get out on what I would consider bigger water: Smith Mtn, Kerr, etc.
I've finally started to figure out (somewhat) offshore fishing for bass at places like Belews, but I have had minimal success on the larger lakes, especially when trying to target Striper/Cats which has really gained my interest. I've tried to leverage LMB and saltwater tactics, but have remained humbled!!!
I'm not interested in anyone's GPS numbers, secret tactics, etc...I'd be more interested in a "trade" of sorts. I'll bring the boat, gas, food, water, ice, beverages, etc...for a day of fishing in hopes that I am able to pick up a few skills (not spots!) from a more experienced angler. I'm new to the boating/fishing community in this area and for all I know, I am asking for someone's first born!!! If so, I apologize! I don't want to be gifted intel, I'd prefer to earn it...but I'm tired of attempting to separate the wheat from chaff on youtube!!!
I'm in the Greensboro area but I am not afraid to trailer a few hours. The boat is a 23' bayboat w/ 200 Zuke. There are two baitwells, and a large release well. Electronics should not be an issue (multiple units, DI / SI /2D), 36v TM. Only potential downfall is the hardtop, so I am bridge limited in some areas. I will not publicly say how many rods I have (wife may find this) but we should be just fine, I have rods/ trolling gear that should suffice for Striper/Cats as well. I do not have downriggers though.
I'm not looking to be gifted spots, have no interest in getting into tournaments, just looking to get a bit better so that I can entertain my son with a new type of fishing...he is constantly bugging me about catching "Big Fish"!
If anyone is ever interested in this, please let me know. If the above is not enough and I need to sweeten the pot...I can add a deer hunt, public land turkey hunt by boat, or day of fishing on the boat at a local private lake that is ridiculously good for LMB (Lake Jeanette).
Happy holidays-
Matt