Phillip Jenkins wore that on one wrist, and one that said “never give up” through all of my cancer treatment. Mental attitude is a hugely underestimated thing!

Hey man congratulations on your sobriety. It's so hard to make that change for people and it should be applauded.

@@diybassfishing5757 Thanks! i appreciate that!

Same boat and same motivation. God bless brother

Your message is just as important and I second that sentiment sir!! That is some of the Best advice I’ve ever heard!! God Bless You!

Gerald, would love to you in my local Iake where I grew up and started fishing, The best memories I have are my brothers and I using Zebco 77s catching Bluegills as big as 10'' frying pans and sharing them with 3 of the most inspired people we met. Way older and was very respectful they told stories of their Black and their attention to the common bond to each other be you black or white. Learned alot May they rest in peace and still have a buck of fish waiting on them AMEN!

Great words of wisdom bud.. I’m 46 these’s days and grew up working hard, so my body reflects every inch of my past just getting out of the bed… Just 2 years ago I was in a position to give it a go and fish full time,nice travel vehicle,nice new Phoenix just like the rest of the guys but no sponsors, NON lol… But luckily just for that first year I was able to experience life as a professional angler and the whole nine yards from traveling to strange lakes I’d never in any other circumstance be able or have any reason to just strike out and go fish for 8 or 9 days…I’m just a ol country boy with no education but a heck of a bull sh*tter (not a lier but a salesman to a certain degree) that you have to be in this sport, and that’s one thing I never really knew about the sport or thought about going into it.... I’d never really fished much out of my home state of Ga. but had most definitely put my time in far as time in the water over the years, fishing my first big tournament in 91 as a 16 year old or so in a Redman tour event before there was ever a FLW outdoors series on Lake Blackshear in Ga. that Shaw Grisby won when he was just making a name for himself… One of the main things that helped me last season at the age of 46 reflecting back was taking it all in and appreciating ever moment.. I mean traveling alone and just taking it all in knowing the whole time I would probably just get this one shot to prove myself…I watch some of the young guys and think i would’ve probably would’ve been the same way at that age but can just tell they don’t get it, and honestly plain and simple wasn’t ready to be there, and them thinking they did just because some one have invested in the best this and that far as equipment so they thought they had it all figured out..But hey, that’s part of journey I guess…A lot of guys still haven’t figured out that we’re not promised tomorrow, nobody owes you anything and to sometimes just to be quiet and listen and learn from every single person you encounter… I fished with a lot of different styles and characters threw out this journey but most importantly to me and this is just me at this age, I made a few really good life long (because we don’t have long on this earth)friends.. True friends.. As far as this coming season, which I’m waaaay more prepared for as I learned sooooo much from my rookie season, I’m just taking 1 tournament at the time if I’m even financially able to make this season happen… I am lucky enough these days with the help of my beautiful family and hardest working woman I have ever met, able to guide full-time …. 300 days on the water my rookie season along with my guiding.. I’ll put it this way Ive put 300 hours on a new Mercury V-8 250 in 6 months literally fishing ever single day of the year.. I mean Christmas Eve,Day and Thanksgiving day to even days I probably should’ve been home spending time with my family I can never get back with my children. It’s some of what these guys talk about as far as the sacrifices you have to be prepared for… I also found out another aspect of the nature of the sport ( ITS WORK) and it’s hard work believe it or not.. Especially at my age and I know there’s guy older that are like man your still young or whatever but I’m feeling ever second let me tell you.. Saying all that to say this, go for it if your able you only live once and it goes bye so quick it’s scary especially when you hit around the 50 mark because really only then did I realize as dumb as it sound we’re not gona live forever and the people around me are absolutely dropping like fly’s… Mine and your story are very similar growing up G-Man just being I grew up on Lake Seminole and every lake 250 miles around it as well… I fished a whole season last year on the Toyota Series right alone side of some of my life long hero’s/ real pros (in my eyes) Brayn Thrift ect. and had a heck of a ride from my fort smallmouth ever on Dell Hollow to my first good bag of fish and first time ever on the famous Lake Chickamaga jumping off a 10+ pounder with 15 pounds in the boat and 2 hours to go 😩 … I definitely spent my share of money last season and have a clue of how much it actually cost to do it fulltime as just in the Toyota’s spending somewhere around 80k all together as far as travel, upgrades on my rig,fuel fuel fuel and room and board… Thanks for your story G and hopefully I can talk someone into taking the leap if your thinking about it… I just didn’t won’t to be one of those guys with any regrets saying I wish I’d tried it ONE time.. I did for fill my dream basically in a nutshell and I’m very grateful for giving the opportunity.. Tight lines guys and go for it… Toyota Open Pro Todd Spindler Ig. @Spinwspinder

The night would never end!!!

Oh…. Go Dawgs!

Mike Rotch song at 3:13?