New to the Forum and enjoy the heck out of it!

[PatRyan]

Grew up in Cottondale, AL and I have been visiting Gulf Shores and the immediate area for well over 50 years now. We are finally kicking off our long standing plan to end up there in the golden years. In the meantime reading your posts every morning sure makes it feel like I am there already! I have "fished" there a few times but to call it fishing is probably a joke, considering I had (have) no idea what I was doing. By listening and learning from you all on here I fully expect to become a professional before my first visit to the pier! (yes I hear you giggling...i did too). Seriously, I do appreciate the valuable info and humor and wit you bring to the forum. Keep it up!

If I am following the posts correctly you are having a picnic on Saturday, have a great time!

Pat

[FinChaser]

Welcome aboard Pat and thanks for the kind words!

[stik]

wait til you meet these guys. if you are willing to listen and learn, they are the greatest and most helpful bunch you will meet.

[DAN S II]

Welcome Pat You are definitely on the right track to target this area as a place to spend your golden years I moved here a year and a half ago and absolutely love it Wish I'd done it 10 years ago The fishing is great and a wonderful experience Most all of us are willing to help It's really not difficult to pick up some basics to allow you to catch fish If I can help you anytime learn to enjoy this fishing just ask Would be glad to share anything I know

[fshntime]

Hey RatRyan, Glad to hear your making the move. I moved 1 1/2 years ago and now living in "paradise" and loving it. They used to call me a "Yankee", but now , a "damn yankee".
If you see any of us on the pier, don't hesitate to ask questions. We've all been through it at one time or another and are more than willing to help out. Welcome friend.

good fishing...

[fshntime]

Hey RatRyan, Glad to hear your making the move. I moved 1 1/2 years ago and now living in "paradise" and loving it. They used to call me a "Yankee", but now , a "damn yankee".
If you see any of us on the pier, don't hesitate to ask questions. We've all been through it at one time or another and are more than willing to help out. I've been fishing the pier for 40 years both old and new and still learn every day.

Welcome friend.

good fishing...

[PatRyan]

Thanx fishntime and others! Just starting the process, the lil woman is finally accepting the concept of selling the house (been there a LONG time) and moving further south. She loves the GS/OB area as much as I do but it'shard to pry her out of her home so full of many years and memories!

We'll get there soon enuff, dont catch'em all, leave a few for us!

good luck
Pat