New "Snow Bird" member

Started by Dikgee, December 06, 2017, 01:37:20 PM

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Dikgee

Hey, I'm just a newbie here and thought I'd introduce my self. I currently reside in one of Chicago's NW Suburbs. I spend my winters in Florida, lately in Tarpon Springs on Lake Tarpon (2nd year there). I've been a Bass fisherman since I was about 7 years old and love the sport. Not a lot of fishing done around Chicago, so, I try and get as much as possible during the winter months. Not having a boat leaves me to shore/dock fishing or to the kindness of "fishing buddies". Glad to be here and always looking to learn something new.


Princeton_Man

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Lipripper

and to Ultimate Bass and glad to have you here with us so make yourself right at  :)hsh: It's good to see another Chicago land fisherman around here. I know how you feel about not a lot of good fishing spots to fish around here from the bank. I do know a few and have more than likely hit just about all the Forest preserve lakes around Chicago Land. Well if your a snow bird you should be on your way to Florida by now. Be sure to stop by the Florida boards since you winter down they and introduce yourself to the Florida guys they are very helpful. You might even be able to hitch a ride with one of them on their boat and do some fishing.

Kats Rule And Bass Drool.Viet Nam Vet

Pacific NW Ron

Welcome to UB.  You will find a lot of information on UltimateBass and there are a lot of opinions available. The members on this forum will treat you like family. If you have a question about anything, just post it and you'll get lots of answers. If you have a hint or an idea we would love to hear it. If you have a fishing story to tell post it, we all love a good story. The great guys and gals on UB are all willing to help.
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Dikgee

Welcome to the UltimateBass Family we're glad you're here  ~c~
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Kris

Welcome to Ultimate Bass, Dikgee!
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analfisherman

WELCOME to the site!

Those Florida folks on here are ALL NUTS........so be sure to tap into their section and threads..........do yourself a favor though.....DON'T TELL THEM I SENT YOU!  ;) lo
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Smallie_Stalker

Welcome to the Ultimate Bass family! Pleasure to have you with us. Pull up a chair, make yourself right at home and jump in wherever you feel comfortable. 

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Looking forward to seeing you around the boards and to learning from what you share with us.

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Once again, Welcome!

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cport

Welcome from your part-time winter home! I spent a winter up there at NTC Great Mistakes (Great Lakes) in the mid-80s, that wind is C-C-O-O-O-L-L-D-D off that big lake!
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Lipripper

Quote from: cport on December 07, 2017, 07:58:24 AM
Welcome from your part-time winter home! I spent a winter up there at NTC Great Mistakes (Great Lakes) in the mid-80s, that wind is C-C-O-O-O-L-L-D-D off that big lake!
So you spent a winter at GLNTC and your right the wind is C-C-O-O-O-L-L-D-D off that big lake. lo lo

Kats Rule And Bass Drool.Viet Nam Vet

cport

Quote from: Lipripper on December 07, 2017, 08:57:50 AM
So you spent a winter at GLNTC and your right the wind is C-C-O-O-O-L-L-D-D off that big lake. lo lo
Yes, and my barracks were the ones right next to the beach park.

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Howdy- a cool bunch of folks here, for sure. Look at all the chances for free stuff and discounted prices on tackle. And PLEASE check out the Adopt A Family topic. Merry Christmas!
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Dikgee

Many Thanks for all the "welcomes" to this forum. From what I've seen so far, looks like a lot of informative members here. Looking forward to gaining more knowledge.

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