What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing?

Captain Woody Woods · 12-04-2008, 02:44 PM

If this question has been asked by Curtis before, then excuse me! I am expecting a lot of people to say such figures such as "dad," or "grandad," but let's see what some of the other responses are. Not so much "who got you into fishing," but rather who taught you most about the particular fishing you enjoy the most? Be it inshore, bluewater, or noodling for catfish (man-sport).

David Ridenour · 12-04-2008, 02:50 PM

Freshwater, an old fishing striper guide named Bill Gaither. Saltwater has been an accumulation of TV personalities, this forum, Saltwater Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, Sport Fishing magazines, a few very nice deckhands and captains as well as my own trials and tribulations.

Chris Hood · 12-04-2008, 02:53 PM

The person who instilled the passion, respect etc. for fishing would be my Grandfather. Although I've fished with people like Spider Andreson, Rip Cunningham, Peter B. Wright....the list goes on, the person I learned the most from application wise would be Matt Froom. He was the captain on the boat that I grew up deckhanding on and in my opinion is one of the best fishermen alive.

nb&twil · 12-04-2008, 03:26 PM

I've mentioned it before on this forum in other threads, but I don't mind saying it again. Mike Peacher is hands down the most influential person in my fishing experience as far as knowledge. He is one of the most knowledgeable pier fishermen I've known, and always quick to share. Although he's taught me a lot about pompano, cobia, king mackerel fishing, among others; tarpon fishing from the pier is where he shared the most with me.

nb&twil · 12-04-2008, 03:27 PM

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Chris Hood (12/4/2008)The person who instilled the passion, respect etc. for fishing would be my Grandfather. Although I've fished with people like Spider Andreson, Rip Cunningham, Peter B. Wright....the list goes on, the person I learned the most from application wise would be Matt Froom. He was the captain on the boat that I grew up deckhanding on and in my opinion is one of the best fishermen alive.

Do you keep in touch with Capt. Peter B? That man knows some stuff when it comes to blue marlin!

boggs187 · 12-04-2008, 04:01 PM

John Holley

konz · 12-04-2008, 04:20 PM

My uncle got me hooked. Since then it's been various members of this very forum and some of my own experiments.

amberj · 12-04-2008, 04:38 PM

Definately my father...

Ultralite · 12-04-2008, 04:48 PM

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amberj (12/4/2008)Definately my father...

X2...for freshwater...

an old friend back in the late 70's taught me about saltwater...mike barberi...

J.Sharit · 12-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Mostly trial and error alot of reading and watching guys like Elmo, Roddy Pate and those guys that were pier regulars back in the mid 70's both Narvarre and Pensacola Beach.

12-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#1
Captain Woody Woods Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Na Kika Rig Posts: 3,248	What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? If this question has been asked by Curtis before, then excuse me! I am expecting a lot of people to say such figures such as "dad," or "grandad," but let's see what some of the other responses are. Not so much "who got you into fishing," but rather who taught you most about the particular fishing you enjoy the most? Be it inshore, bluewater, or noodling for catfish (man-sport).

12-04-2008, 02:50 PM	#2
David Ridenour Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,416	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? Freshwater, an old fishing striper guide named Bill Gaither. Saltwater has been an accumulation of TV personalities, this forum, Saltwater Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, Sport Fishing magazines, a few very nice deckhands and captains as well as my own trials and tribulations.

12-04-2008, 02:53 PM	#3
Chris Hood Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange Beach, AL Posts: 351	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? The person who instilled the passion, respect etc. for fishing would be my Grandfather. Although I've fished with people like Spider Andreson, Rip Cunningham, Peter B. Wright....the list goes on, the person I learned the most from application wise would be Matt Froom. He was the captain on the boat that I grew up deckhanding on and in my opinion is one of the best fishermen alive.

12-04-2008, 03:26 PM	#4
nb&twil Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,393	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? I've mentioned it before on this forum in other threads, but I don't mind saying it again. Mike Peacher is hands down the most influential person in my fishing experience as far as knowledge. He is one of the most knowledgeable pier fishermen I've known, and always quick to share. Although he's taught me a lot about pompano, cobia, king mackerel fishing, among others; tarpon fishing from the pier is where he shared the most with me.

12-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
boggs187 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 263	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? John Holley

12-04-2008, 04:20 PM	#7
konz Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Someplace fishing Posts: 3,100	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? My uncle got me hooked. Since then it's been various members of this very forum and some of my own experiments.

12-04-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
amberj Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace/Milton area Posts: 1,267	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? Definately my father...

12-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#10
J.Sharit Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NATIVE PENSACOLAIAN Posts: 681	RE: What single person(s) has taught you the most about fishing? Mostly trial and error alot of reading and watching guys like Elmo, Roddy Pate and those guys that were pier regulars back in the mid 70's both Narvarre and Pensacola Beach. __________________ TEAM KANE MANO www.southfloridasharkclub.com

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