Roger,
welcome and your story brings back some memories. I grew up in a family of trout fly fisherman, so naturally as a late teen young adult I rebelled by becoming a tournament bass fisherman. like you the better at it I git the more pressure i placed on myself. After only 3 years and almost runining my engagement, I stepped back and relised that when I wanted to relax I always grabbed a fly rod and headed off to a small stream to do it. So needless to say I sold everything boat/ trailer, rods, reels and all my tackle to a couple of fellow competitors. Had enough for a two week trip to Montana and fell head over heals in love with the sport for a second time. It also healed a lot with my dad who is still one of my best friends that was almost 26 years ago. Welcome aboard to another newer member.

Steve