Dal,
great post
My first fish was about 42 years ago- horned pout with stick and string.
first fish with real rod/reel about 40 years ago trout out of Mashmaquet brook in my home town.
first flyrod fish about 34 years ago on Natchaug river- been addicted ever since.
Largest fish 80 pound tarpon 1997 just outside stump pass SW florida.

favorite fish Steelhead they make me do crazy things.

Steve