First Craven: I know and realize your not trying to be a jerk

my question is a serious one and I really am looking to go on a search. Im just looking for the tools to get me started so I dont have to ask people "where are you catching fish" . I am truly interested in learning how to find these spots on my own, I just dont have a clue where to start. I'll use the board to my advantage when I can, but I will take all advice and beat the streets as well. Im not lazy even though some times my sentiment may seem that way.
Im just trying to have fun at the same time. I admire the tribulations that you have been through and only hope that I can enjoy the same fishing experience after time spent.
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I also am just looking for people to fish with the same. I dont care to have them show me their secret spots or drag every fishing secret they hold out of them. Im more or less looking for people to fish with that enjoy it as much as I do. I enjoyed fishing with you and trouthead and hope to fish with you again. I also want you "believe it or not" to teach me some C & R etiquette. I was going to make seperate post about it, but maye i'll just add it into this one. I C & R most of the fish I catch, so it will come in handy to know the proper way to do it without trashing the fish. The people I have fished with so far "not you guys included" are for the most part, as new as me and usualy dont release anything they catch.
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Thanks for the info. Ive never tried around Met. park, but have been to the other. I fish there regularly durning the winter although never cought anything. Im going to try float fishing this year up there and hopefully I can get some better luck.