Mr. Ernest Paty really got me going a few years ago when my wife & I listened to him at
a seminar he gave at a local fishing show.
This is how I see him:
I have been an avid fisherman all my life but he just made bells go off in my head.
I had the other species down pretty good but just did crappie during the spawn.
Always wondered "Where they went" the rest of the year.
When he and a few other guides came up with the club I went
to every meeting for the last 3 years.
We are starting a new Jr. Angler division this year.
Our mission statement says it all:
"CAT’s goal is to help educate crappie fishermen of all skill levels, provide enjoyable competition in tournaments designed to match the skill level of the individual fisherman, and to generally promote the sport of crappie fishing".
Wally Marshall was also at the show that day and is also a great influence.
We've been lucky to have him speak at the club and he is quite the
motivational speaker.
These unselfish gentlemen has made me want to do the same with the
few tricks I work out to get fish in the boat after much trial and error.
I really enjoy taking someone out and have them bringing in fish.
Like I've learned about life, what you get out of it depends on how much
you put into it.