Thinking of moving

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI, and
I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is no
way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it gives
me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe that
replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and areas
that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern, back to San
Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly Georgia). I
would like to be located in an area where I would have access to the
national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish year round that
would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply different skills.
Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

Thinking of moving

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2005, 3:27pm From:
(Chris=A0Rennert)
Hey all,
I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI, and
I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is no
way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it gives
=A0=A0=A0=A0me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't
believe that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my
wife and areas that have popped up have been Florida, California
(Southern, back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and
possibly Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would
have access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.
I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,
Chris
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Chris, I lived in Florida for 4 years...Pensacola. The weather, and the
fishing were great, I practically lived on the water, and fished year
round. I also lived in San Diego for almost 20 years...the fishing is
about as good as it gets there...but the available lakes are sometimes a
little crowded for me. The Colorado River area is close, and a great
fishery. I also lived in Tennessee for a couple years on Tims Ford
Lake...I was with-in a few hours drive to many other great lakes in the
area. The living expenses there were less expensive than any other areas
I've lived, and in my opinon, a really great place to enjoy the natural
elements of life! I now live in Ky., many geat Lakes here, and the
weather is not all that bad, but there are a few months that are slow as
far as outdoors stuff is concerned.

My first choice would be San Diego, but it's relatively expensive to
live there, and you would be out of the "national" scene. It is a very
competitive fishing area, but most would say it's the "minor leagues"
compared to the big tornament circuits back here. But not a bad place to
cut your teeth wih some real pros.

Tennessee is very central, and relatively inexpensive...lots of good
water there.

Florida is probably the place to be if you want to have time on the
water, and play with the big boys .

So many choices grin.

Good luck!!!!

JK

Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI, and
I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is no
way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it gives
me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe that
replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and areas
that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern, back to San
Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly Georgia). I
would like to be located in an area where I would have access to the
national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish year round that
would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply different skills.
Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris
There are a lot of tournaments here near me - there are some kind of
buddy or pot tournament just about every weekend of the year within two
hours of the Griffin area, about an hour south of Atlanta. Eufaula is
2.5 hours away.

Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI, and
I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is no
way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it gives
me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe that
replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and areas
that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern, back to San
Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly Georgia). I
would like to be located in an area where I would have access to the
national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish year round that
would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply different skills.
Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris
BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.

Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI,
and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris

Live on Toledo Bend.
It's dirt cheap to live there.
EVERYONE is a bass pro.
Central in the U.S. for travel
No lake offers as wide a variables for learning fishing techniques.
Tournament every week on Toledo or Rayburn, which is an hour away.
If you can compete on Toledo, you're ready for anywhere. Just look at the
pedigree of the pros who live there.


"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
...
Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI,
and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris

Yea, and no State income taxes in Texas, too....
RichG TX

--
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
..

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
...
Live on Toledo Bend.
It's dirt cheap to live there.
EVERYONE is a bass pro.
Central in the U.S. for travel
No lake offers as wide a variables for learning fishing techniques.
Tournament every week on Toledo or Rayburn, which is an hour away.
If you can compete on Toledo, you're ready for anywhere. Just look at the
pedigree of the pros who live there.


"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
...
Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI,
and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there
is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife
and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris

Same for Tennessee.... no income tax.... yet.

Where I grew up in East Tennessee, Chris, there were seven major
impoundments within a short drive of my house (Watts Bar, Norris, Ft.
Loudon, Cherokee, Douglass, Melton Hill, Chilhowee). More were scattered all
around. If all you did was fish, I'd be tempted to head to Lake Fork, Toledo
Bend, and Rayburn areas, but you have to take into account other aspects
that make life fun. Tennessee pretty much has it all.... lakes, rivers,
streams, mountains, beautiful southern gals, bar-b-que pork, Memphis Blues,
Nashville country music, and Mountain music. Lots of good boat companies and
tackle manufacturers. Temperate weather, good highways, low cost of living.

When you come down to the Mid-TN Classic in April, you'll see for yourself.
Center Hill and the surrounding country is so beautiful in springtime....
you may want to look for a house while you're here!

Joe

"RichG" wrote in message
. com...
Yea, and no State income taxes in Texas, too....
RichG TX

--
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
..

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
...
Live on Toledo Bend.
It's dirt cheap to live there.
EVERYONE is a bass pro.
Central in the U.S. for travel
No lake offers as wide a variables for learning fishing techniques.
Tournament every week on Toledo or Rayburn, which is an hour away.
If you can compete on Toledo, you're ready for anywhere. Just look at the
pedigree of the pros who live there.


"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
...
Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI,

and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there
is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife
and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris

Chris buddy, if I was in a position to move anywhere I would move to Texas,
it doesn't get any better than that on US soil...

warren

"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
. ..
Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah , WI, and
I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there is no
way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure it gives
me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't believe that
replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife and areas
that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern, back to San
Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and possibly Georgia). I
would like to be located in an area where I would have access to the
national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish year round that
would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply different skills.
Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

You mean there's scenery there Joe? I knew I shoulda gotten my eyes off my
line!

LMAO

Warren ;-)

"Joe Haubenreich" rofbmail (at) secretweaponlures (dot) com wrote in
message ...
Same for Tennessee.... no income tax.... yet.

Where I grew up in East Tennessee, Chris, there were seven major
impoundments within a short drive of my house (Watts Bar, Norris, Ft.
Loudon, Cherokee, Douglass, Melton Hill, Chilhowee). More were scattered
all
around. If all you did was fish, I'd be tempted to head to Lake Fork,
Toledo
Bend, and Rayburn areas, but you have to take into account other aspects
that make life fun. Tennessee pretty much has it all.... lakes, rivers,
streams, mountains, beautiful southern gals, bar-b-que pork, Memphis
Blues,
Nashville country music, and Mountain music. Lots of good boat companies
and
tackle manufacturers. Temperate weather, good highways, low cost of
living.

When you come down to the Mid-TN Classic in April, you'll see for
yourself.
Center Hill and the surrounding country is so beautiful in springtime....
you may want to look for a house while you're here!

Joe

"RichG" wrote in message
. com...
Yea, and no State income taxes in Texas, too....
RichG TX

--
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
.

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
...
Live on Toledo Bend.
It's dirt cheap to live there.
EVERYONE is a bass pro.
Central in the U.S. for travel
No lake offers as wide a variables for learning fishing techniques.
Tournament every week on Toledo or Rayburn, which is an hour away.
If you can compete on Toledo, you're ready for anywhere. Just look at
the
pedigree of the pros who live there.


"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
...
Ronnie Garrison wrote:
Chris Rennert wrote:

Hey all,

I am not saying I am going to move next year and fish the B.A.S.S
and
FLW tours, but those are my goals. Currently I live in Neenah ,
WI,

and I figure as if I ever want to compete on a national level there
is
no way I can have 5 months off while my lakes are under ice. Sure
it
gives me a lot of time to read and watch videos, but I don't
believe
that replaces on the water experience. I have talked with my wife
and
areas that have popped up have been Florida, California (Southern,
back to San Diego), Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee , and
possibly
Georgia). I would like to be located in an area where I would have
access to the national tournaments, but also have lakes I can fish
year round that would give me a diverse fishery where I can apply
different skills. Anything to help me make it.

I appreciate any and all input. Thanks in advance,

Chris

BTW - I expect you will have to start out at the BFL level and work
up
to Everstart, then FLW, and in BASS start with the new state trails
or
in the divisions and try to work up to the Tour. Don't think you can
just enter the bigger trails.
Ronnie,

I definitely understand the steps it takes, those were more ultimate
goals, rather than immediate goals, 3, 5 7, 10 year plan. Thank you
very much for your input, you as well John.

I actually grew up in San Diego, fishing Mirimar, Otay , El Capitan,
Jennings, Cuyamacha, and Cholas lakes. I really liked it there, but
you
are right, it is just so darn expensive to live there , but I would
love
to get back eventually :-)

Thanks again everyone.

Chris