I have always appreciated the real fishing reports and information from Jig and Spoon, and others who are able to hit the water more than I can. 99% of the guys out there are genuine and we all belong to the same brotherhood. Just love those sunny, warm spring days on the big water. An overflowing livewell is secondary. And having said that, we all catch our share and have nice fish fries, too. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I lost the "gotta out-fish everyone else" attitude somewhere back in college. Life is too short to turn fishing into a stress-fest.

For me, I like to catch fish, eat fish, shoot deer, eat deer, smoke good cigars and drink good wine. Love my children and grandchildren, don't worry too much about anything else. And I'd be right there if someone jumped on the radio and needed help.