Thanks Bamafan! Yeah, Beginner's Luck has always been the name of my boats, and it's hard to change. Thanks Tips N Tails! Yes, I too have gone through phases of fishing. I started out with large mouth, and when I was older I went to the river, then to the ocean, and now I fish the seasons! Gigging is one of my favorite seasons! I started gigging with 2 of my friends and their dad when I was about 15, then I took a break for a long time, but I've been hard at it for the past 4 seasons, and that's where I have learned a lot. I try to go out every night to learn something new, even if it's just where not to gig. I understand that even the master was first a rookie, and that the master only achieved his level and maintained it because he still thinks he has room for improvement! So, don't be discouraged and know that success favors the persistant! Me, I don't know where I fit into the ranks, but I'll just keep my head down, work hard and Thank God to be a part of it!