New Member Intro

[CMA719]

Hey Folks, new member here just saying hello. I've been lurking on this site for almost a year now and am glad to become part of this great community. I love reading the fishing reports, you all are outstanding!

I have two young sons, ages 9 and 12, and we've been fishing on occasion since they were each about 3 or 4, but in the last year we've all really developed a much deeper interest in it. We get out about 3, sometimes 4 days a week now. I wanted us to experience fishing for a variety of species on spinning rods, which we have, and we are also learning to fly fish and tie our own flies now.

My boys ALWAYS outfish me. It's sort of a running joke among us all, but that's how I'd rather have it anyway.

Lately our greatest interest has been going out for catfish, it's all they talk about and it's perfect to get out on summer evenings for them after the weather cools down. At first we were only on yellow and brown bullheads, but a friend of mine lately got us on some channel cats, which are a blast.

My boys are chomping at the bit now to try at some point for flatheads. We've got the gear and are now doing the research. Will report back!

Tight lines and best wishes, and thanks for having me.

CMA