How about we all introduce ourselves

[mlag]

Sounds like a plan Vince.........................Mark

[btmfshr]

My name is Joe Massimini and I have been a boat owner for five years, fishing from a 23 foot Wellcraft with a 200 HP Mercury engine out of the Rhode River. I usually hang out anywhere between TPL and Poplar Island, although most everyone hear knows my usual spot is the oyster beds just inside #1 on the West River, where I catch lots of croaker, spot, and white perch.

I grew up in Pittsburgh, graduated from Pitt, married a girl I met during my junior year, have two children, 22 and 18, the young of which is attending Pitt right now. I currently work as a Program Manager in Laurel, Maryland. I live in Bowie, where I am known as Bingo Joe, because I am found just about every Friday evening at St. Pius X Bingo, which I run.

In my younger days I used to help my grandfather fish for dinner in various lakes throughout the Pittsburgh area. I got pretty good at finding perch, crappie, and bluegills along with the occassional trout. When I moved here, my granndfather had just passed, so I gave up fishing until my son turned 9 and we got an invite to go fishing for Rockfish out of Ridge, Maryland (Scheibles). I have been fishing the bay ever since. Although I know how to catch rockfish, I still prefer going after the croaker, spot, and white perch.

My wish list includes figuring out where and how to catch a yellow perch, and moving up to a boat (maybe a Judge 27) that I can keep in the water year round. To do that, I need to get my son through college and be able to afford the slip fees.

[B-Faithful]

We need the snow to stop so we can all get out and fish!

Originally Posted by B-Faithful

We need the snow to stop so we can all get out and fish!

some of us are fishing in the snow, guess May-crafts are just tougher

[Timbo]

It seems I'm a little late to the party. My name is Tim Campbell. Soon to be 54. Born and raised in Baltimore. Started fishing as a little boy. Have caught over 30 species of freshwater fish and over 50 species of saltwater fish. I love to fish, travel and meet new people. Been to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. Cabo and Central America is high on my list. Married to Bonnie, no kids. I've worked for Maryland Dept of Juvenile Services going on 27 years. I recognize a lot of names here and have enjoyed being on the water with some of you guys. Looking forward to getting out with some new fishing partners as well as some old ones this year.

[DirtyFrank]

Originally Posted by Timbo

I've worked for Maryland Dept of Juvenile Services going on 27 years. I recognize a lot of names here

Let us know who you recognize so we can stear clear of them

[Timbo]

Its confidential Frank so I can't reveal any names.