As a little boy, my first memory of fishing was at a small pond on a farm in Brookfield. We had to pass a penned bull near the pond, which was full of weeds and bullfrogs. I was excited! I caught sunnies with my dad and brother, and had more fun trying to get bullfrogs to eat my bobber.

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Later on, my grandfather and uncle would take me fishing from time to time, though I wanted to go every day. Fishing was truly my passion. If there was a fish to catch, I was in. I started ice fishing, saltwater, crabbing, fly fishing, and of my favorites, trout and bass. I watched Bass Masters, wishing for my dream to become a pro. I did fairly well, making it to 2 national championships through the federation and winning, placing me in the local tournaments.

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In 2013, I lost my job of 25 years. I sold my boat, my home and moved to North Carolina, far away from friends, family and bass fishing. I gave up tournaments and made getting a home and raising a family my priority. I managed to fish here and there with my son and daughter. We mainly fish for catfish, stripers, bass, drum, seatrout and flounder within the Princeton, NC area.

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