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n8cas · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:10 am Post subject: Newbie here - N8cas

This site looks perfect for a newbie like me. My name is Nate and I am a 27 yr old from the Newington area. Have been fishing sporadically over the years but got the fever real bad this spring and decided to invest some money into better tackle. I have been a closed-reel guy all my life, but wanted to obviously step it up if I were to get as serious as I'd like. Wanted to get a baitcaster as they resemble the closed-reels I am used to, but was told I'd have too much trouble with this sophisticated reel. Bought an Okuma Stratus open-reel spincaster (SG-30) to go on a medium-heavy Ugly stick rod. I am SLOWLY getting used to it (Everything is entirely different from what I have been used to) I also bought the best closed-reel model I could find for my girlfriend - but really, it's for me when I get too frustrated with my troubling casts on the new open-reel (Abu-Garcia Gold Series Automatic)

I do not have a boat (sux) but also feel I am not quite ready and I am used to shore fishing my whole life - my largest accomplishment was landing a 4lb bass from a small pond in my old neighborhood. Eventually I want to use a boat to get out and actually land my first LM of the year. I'd like fishing to be my new summer hobby as golf is too expensive. I need something like fishing to get my mind off stressful work

In advance, I apologize if some of my posts are not perfect. I have experience on several other similar forums and found that some forum communities are really strict and not kind to newbies which makes me even more reluctant to post, but this site looks to be very patient and forgiving - I hope to gain a lot of good research and info from CTFishTalk.

sevnseat · Site Admin Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 569

once you get used to the open face, you'll never go back, they're really handy. I'm trying to make the leap from open to baitcaster, so I understand the frustration. But as long as you're fishing that's really the point right!? Welcome aboard!
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n8cas · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:52 pm Post subject:

Very true! Thanks.

ctfishtalk · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject:

get use to the open faced before you just to baitcasters... it has taken me a few years to get the down, and im still not an expert at them. spinning rods are what i use 99% of the time anyway... just get out there and fish with the spinning rod. you will get it down... just get your time in on the water and you will be golden...
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Old Mud · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 521 Location: Bath, Maine

Welcome aboard Nate!! Smile

, Don't worry about being a newbie, Everyone Had to start someware. I type with 2 fingers, (1 from each hand) LOL. I can't catch fish, and I'am old!! And they still humor me !! Shocked

Enjoy the site ,good guys here. Cool

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SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 1150 Location: Newington, CT

Nate, welcome to the site! Don't worry about asking for help, we were all once a rookie too. Very Happy

Most of what we learned is "on the job" training and there is no better job than fishing. I also live in Newington. I have 3 boats so maybe we could get together sometime and wet a line. Once you begin boat fishing you will have a better understanding of how critical boat positioning is to fishing! Good luck with your new tackle.

Jim
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SkeeterRon · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 459 Location: Newington, CT

Nate, Welcome.. I'm am also a newbie (somewhat) getting better each time I go out.

Like Jim I live in Newington too. Either Jim or I wouldn't mine taking you out on a real boat ( Skeeters RULE ) Laughing

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Jim and Mark (just4fun) I work together thats how I got hooked on a Skeeter boats.

This site is Great the guys have really helped me to learn what to use and when to use it..

See you around town.

Ron
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n8cas · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

Thanks a lot guys. I'm actually looking into buying a cheap aluminum boat with a cheap trailer, but don't know where to store it - I live in an appt. (have to beg a relative). There was a combo in the paper advertising a 12 foot lowes aluminum boat with electric motor and bandit trailer for $450. That seems reasonable. I'll have to do my research before I get on board with this idea. I really appreciate the offers as well!! Last night I went to Batterson and fished the North/Northwest shore and didn't leave empty handed!!! I brought a tick home embedded underneath my arm. Only got half out with tweezers, went to the Doctor, got the rest taken out and that's that. Hopefully I'll catch something a little bigger next time.

ctfishtalk · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

n8cas - i have a fiberglass bass boat i will sell you for $400.00 It needs a motor though
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SkeeterRon · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 459 Location: Newington, CT

Nate,

There is a Small Alumin boat on Robbins Ave for sale.

Ron
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ctfishtalk · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:26 am Post subject:

did they give you the doxycycline as a preventive measure?
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n8cas · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks.....Do you have a picture of the boat you're selling, Marc? I'll have to check out the boat on Robbins Ave as well. Of course I'll have to beg my uncle to house the boat n trailer...... I need to buy a house

ctfishtalk · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

ya i have photos of it... Its nothing pretty, but its a very study boat that you can stand up in with no problems and is sturdy enough to have 3 or 4 guys standing up in it fishing and walk around alittle... I have just lowered the price for you...

i have it listed in the classified section... here is the link to it

http://www.ctfishtalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=306
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Just4fun · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 913 Location: Saybrook

Welcome to the forum,..like Jim said, we all were newbies tot he sport at some point,..so don't be shy, ask about anything you think of!
ps: ESPECIALLY, ask about tackle before you buy anything,...we will do our best to steer you in the right direction and keep you from wasting your money! Wink

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