for me, it was my dad and grandfather, growing up in ct, i was introduced to stripers, bluefish, and lots of flounder, I feel like i spent half my childhood sitting on the floor of my dads, boat as we journeyed around L.I sound, then my uncle took me to Maine and taught me the in and outs of trout fishing for a summer. also i can't forget the bluegills and sunnies we chased around the local lakes. still have my grandfathers deep sea rod. it is a real reminder to me.