Built for early mornings, tight lines, and family time.

Two dads met on the soccer sidelines, coaching multiple teams together. Quickly discovering a shared sense of humor, similar interests, and families that just clicked — the foundation of a great friendship was laid.

A mutual love for cooking and BBQ led to the creation of an official BBQ team, competing in Atlantic City and Wildwood competitions. Friendships are forged over fire.

COVID brought our families even closer. As part of the same pod, we made it through with theme night dinners, good company, and a lot of laughs.

Andy, strolling by the lake and reflecting on life in his 40s, watched a fisherman and thought — that looks relaxing. One text to Chris — a lifelong fisherman who never needed much convincing to get out on the water — and they were fishing together the very next day. Andy was hooked (pun absolutely intended). The following months were a deep dive into learning, gear, and casting — and he hasn't stopped since.

Andy's infamous inflatable pontoon boat hit the local lakes, reigniting Chris's love for freshwater fishing. Happy hours on the water, catching bass, pickerel, and sunnies became a regular ritual. That summer, both families vacationed together in Charleston — including a shark fishing trip with their daughters that landed 9 sharks. Pure memories.

After three months of thorough research (very on-brand), Chris purchased his kayak. The kayak and pontoon became a fixture on local lakes, with Chris passing along his knowledge — and spending nearly as much time rigging and prepping the kayak with every possible feature as actually fishing.

Andy bought his kayak. Lessons were learned. Most notably — February lake water is absolutely freezing, and standing up in a kayak takes more practice than anticipated. The infamous man overboard moment has since become legend. Meanwhile, Chris upgraded to a new motor for his saltwater boat, adding more saltwater adventures to the mix alongside a steady diet of freshwater fishing.

Competition was officially formalized with the creation of the Golden Bass Trophy — an annual freshwater bass contest between the two. After roughly two months of negotiating the rules (some things take time), the trophy was awarded. It currently sits in the Rookie's home. Luck matters in fishing.

Over cold beers in the garage, watching spring rain roll in, Tackle More Fishing came to life. The goal: build a community and one-stop resource for all things fishing — rooted in fun, positivity, and the simple reminder that it's never too late to pick up a new hobby.