Birmingham fishermen:
Hey folks,
I’m wondering if there’s anyone out there that would be interested in taking me under their wing a bit as a fisherman.
Here’s a little backstory and info on me:
I’m a 35 year old man who used to do some fishing as a teen and always enjoyed it but used it more as a reason to drink beer and smoke pot out on the water on pretty days more so than fish. In the 15-20 years since then I have become a chef in a James beard award winning/michelin guide recognized restaurant where I butcher (and cook) a ton of fish. I have would guess I butcher over 200lbs of fish a week. I’ve really come to find them as beautiful creatures and have gotten interested in where they come from/what their seasons are/how they’re caught, etc.
Also, being a chef, I spend 98% of my time in a kitchen and I just need to reconnect with nature and get some
Sunlight in my life.
Back 15-20 years ago when I was fishing I would take a spinner rod and wade into shallow creeks about waist deep and fish weed beds and at one time I took a few fly fishing lessons and have a basic understanding of it. It’s been years since I’ve casted a fly rod so I’d probably need to practice in a parking lot or something a bit first before jumping back into that.
I currently don’t own any fishing gear but I’m willing to invest in some modest stuff if I can maybe find a friend (or group) to join that goes. I also have forgotten most everything I knew about fishing creeks/small rivers in Alabama so I’d be pretty much starting from scratch; however, I’m a quick learner.
I’m 420/alcohol friendly and don’t mind if it’s involved but I’m really more interested in getting into this as a hobby.
I have every Sunday and Monday off and many days of the week I don’t work until 10-11am. I also love kayaking and boating when I have the chance but I live downtown so I haven’t owned a kayak in about 7 years.
Any anglers out there interested in maybe getting out there one Sunday soon?