The person who was one of the greatest influences on my decision to become a fisherman is leaving the airwaves after more than 44 years.

Jerry McKinnis and his show, The Fishin' Hole is retiring from ESPN 2 after this Saturday's final broadcast of the show that I grew up watching as a non-fishing kid.

Coming from a family that didn't hunt or fish; watching The Fishin' Hole quickly made me realize I WAS missing something in my life. I followed Jerry's advice and bought my first fishin' pole, an Eagle Claw Trailmaster, (which I still have), and as they say, the rest is history.

Thank you Jerry for the Fishin' Hole!

If it wasn't for you I might still be a GOLFER!