Well, I know that title should get lots of responses.

I'll narrow it down some for you though. Here is my dilemma. I'm hooked (pun intended ) on fishing. Love it. Between work, honey-do list, church and playing daddy to a wonderful 5 year old, I don't get enough time to explore the different rivers and fishing options that are available. It will become more difficult for me to get out next year with a new little Jacobite on the way in April.

I feel this leaves me few options:

1) pay for guide service - probably my best option for learning fisheries that are furthest from home but expensive! (not saying it is not worth it though depending on the guide )

2) just hang up the gear for a while and keep dreaming and try to get my fill from the stories on the different bulletin boards. This one is my least favorite option because it is like smelling chocolate brownies fresh from the oven and realizing that they are not for you.

3) Get to know one or two close fisheries well so that when I do head out...what?, yes dear, if I get permission to head out , I might really have the chance to do something other than get my line wet.

This is all complicated by the fact that I am still without a boat. I do have an 8ft pontoon boat though and am trying to rig a small electric trolling motor to it.

Well now you know my situation. Anyone got some good advice?

Just for fun, I would also like to hear some really humorous responses as well.....not juvenile stuff, but humorous.