The nicest person messaged me a couple of weeks ago. And since I'm definitely not the brightest tool in the kitchen, I didn't realize that I was chatting with my match. He asked me about the outdoors, we compared our local waters. I have the very happy circumstance of having just bought a new (to us) boat where I plan to learn to fish in our great NC sounds and ocean. But while I'm a fine fisher(wo)man, I am not so good at the catching part.

“There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.” –Steven Wright

Enter my outdoorsy hero, Phredex, who somehow figured out my truest wants for this exchange! And somehow, he either also knew that a HUGE Cabelas just opened in my area or he is the most lucky man alive. I hope the latter, only because he's really nice and I want him to have lots of luck.

Either way, I am happily researching leads and hooks, rigs and weights - and this weekend, I'm going to say a little toast to Fred and his family as I maybe, just maybe, catch dinner for the first time. Or at least, enjoy the time sitting on a rocking boat showing off my new gear to anyone who will listen.

You're a good man, sir, for (cough cough) hooking me up like this! Quite a catch, I'd say. Thanks for the Cabela's Gift Card and for the friendly chat. I wish you and yours beautiful weather, tight lines and lots of sunshine!