Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking on PP for over a year. As I'm still relatively new to fishing, I've been focusing on reading and learning, rather than posting. I've learned a lot and will continue my fishing education here. But, I just couldn't pass on the opportunity to share my story on this topic. My hope is that my experience and what I've learned can help someone else - which in turn - makes it easier for me to continue the process of turning a negative personal experience into a positive.