WOW..............There has been some great responses.
JPD and David really put the hammer on the nail in thier responses.
I started out fishing just because I liked it,the whole family did it,heck, being a east coaster, if ya didnt like fish,n,you might as well be a blue noser.LOL . I like the competitiveness and meeting of new people during the tournies. I guess I did the cycle,was being a kid,fished for fun and enjoyed the sport and Im now like I said before,living a dream of just fishing in bass tournys. I still like those lazy days out there with my sons,friends and family,just keeps thing in perspective.