Hi pgbuilt1,

Welcome! Sounds like you're livin' the life up there in the state of my youth. Once lived in another place, crossroads town where there were pairs of thin white lines painted on the asphalt on three of the four roads out of town. The lines were, somehow, 1/4 mile apart...

Shoot some birds this fall! Nothing like some fried pahtridge breast.

Ah yes, the Maine winter... but what great choices!

I teach high school World History, and in the past I've taught English as a Second/Foreign Language both here in the States and overseas. I'm currently working on a new degree and the certifications to transition into a new career in computer science (what I should have majored in 30 years ago!).

Heavy Equipment /Diesel Mechanic. All of my adult life. Been with the same Concrete Paving company for the last 33 yrs. Going to retire 7/2020. Looking forward to taking a deep breath and enjoy a slower pace. Enjoy all aspects of fishing, hunting, and recently rod building.

I am a CNC Machinist 12+ years, and currently in school.

Tile setter and stay at home dad here. I know folks from all walks of life that like to throw flies. It's just an enjoyable thing to do.

Electrical Engineer for 19 years, 10 more years to go.

Fly fisherman since 2014, I'm pretty obsessed about it. Recently started learning about rod building and finished my 1st build last week.

I also sell flies online. I like tying as much as I like fly fishing. Make enough to keep trying new materials or gear.

I am amazed at the diversity of ages and occupations seen here. Says a lot about fishing as a hobby. I am an old-timer who has actually been fishing for more than 70 years. Growing up I thought everyone fished. I am always surprised to meet folks in their 30's who are new to fishing. I am retired. I was an officer in the Army, a YMCA boy's camp director and spent the last 30 years of my working life as an Outdoor Education Director for Toledo Public Schools before retiring 20 years ago.

That's hard, valuable work. Good on ya'.

almost 30 years in the Photo Industry , as either a photographer, educator , sales and support and or manufacture . Love that this jobs gives me the opportunity to fish all over the USA.
My monday through friday has me running around the east coast from Maine to DC and then inwards towards Cleveland, Love the New England coast about as much as there great lakes and the awesome streams in PA.
I have an affection to see just how many fly reel I can acquire and if its something I deem special ..
Love Bamboo , Glass, and even graphite...

Just wish I had more time to fish , always on the go and getting ready for tomorrow..

Welcome, PAGene, and congratulations on retirement!

Recently retired DOT safety officer. Glad to no longer live by the 4 AM alarm clock. Unless one of the grandkids suggests an early fishing departure...
Walt

Tough, important job; thank you for service.