[Frightnight]

My name is Chip. I am in my mid 40's, and I grew up in Newport, and fished as a kid of the pier for snapper blues, squid, pogies, flounder, mostly small game. I have always wanted to take up grown up fishing, but do not really like soing it from the rocks where there can be so many people. So this year I bought a brand new boat, and am starting to fish, but am a complete amatuer. I really want to catch big fish, bass, blues, whatever. The bigger the better. Really in it for the sport of catching. I mostly release what I catch. I really like fishing from a boat. Any info anyone wants to give me as far as where to fish, what to use, plugs or bait, and what kind. Techniques, and dos and don'ts. Best time to fish, etc., would all be greatly appreciated! I live in Middletown now, and am always looking for a fishing buddy if any one is looking to go out in my boat and teach me stuff. It is not really a fishing boat, but it doubles as one. 19 and a half Bayliner Sport. It is brand new, so I try to keep the fish mess of the back for easy clean up. Well look forward to hearing from everyone.