Conference wahoo::fishing

    Sounds good to me.  A few of us got together last year there.  We
    ended up visiting a pub afterwards for a few bass (ales)...
           
    If I recall Holeshot and I didn't get back up north `till after midnight.
                                                         
    Don Mac

    
      I went to both shows and the Centrum show is smaller BUT a lot
    better then springfield.. Centrum had a few good sales people there
    with good imformation.. Springfield had salesmen selling things
    with no idea what they were selling.. Centrum had bald and a golden
    eagles,Springfield had overpriced boats.. Centrum had super guides
    and advisors on trips,Springfield had a couple.. And the best part,
    the Centrum had a lot more give aways that were worth more than
    Springfield.. 
      So,what i'm trying to say," take the 50 mile drive to the Centrum
    its worth it.. you'll like it,a whole lot better.."
    
    A.J.R.

    If anyone runs into the seminar schedule for the expo, posting
    them (as Al W. did last year in note 228) will be appreciated!
    
    thanks, donmac                    

    DONMAC,
            THE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
    
            WEDNESDAY FEB.3 -> SUNDAY FEB. 7TH.
    
            PRICE: REGULAR $5
                   EMPLOYEE $3.50 (TICKETS IN ADVANCE, MUST ORDER BUY
                                   JAN. 25TH)
    
                                                           NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~
            
    

    NIGHTCRAWLER,                                    
    
    I'm talking about the seminar schedule, for example, this was
    last years (thanks to Al)
                                                                  
Wed	5:00pm	baitcasting demo/clinic	Dave Barnes  
	5:30	fishing movie 		Paul Kukonen 
	7:00	'Rivers of Katmai'                   
	7:30	Fly casting		Lou Tabory   
	8:00	Bass fishin Q&A		Doug Hannon  
                                                     
Thurs	4:00	Fly fishing 		Lou Tabory   
	4:30	Fishing w/ sonar	Hugh Wilbur  
	5:45	Baitcasting		Dave Barnes  
	6:00	Lake Ontario fishing	Bill Kelly   
	7:30	Rivers of New Zealand                
	8:00	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff 
	8:30	Bass fishin Q&A		Doug Hannon  
                                                     
Fri	3:30	Shad in the Merrimack	Dick Pinney  
	4:00	Fly casting 		Lefty Kreh   
	4:30	Fishing w/ sonar	Dave Mann    
	6:00	Striped Bass		Tim Coleman  
	7:00	Lake Ontario fishing	Bill Kelly   
	7:45	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff 
	8:00	150 Fly fishing tips	Lefty Kreh   
                                                     
Sat	11:00	150 Fly fishing tips	Lefty Kreh   
	12:00	Fishing at the pool	Jerry McKinnis
	12:30	Lake Ontario fishing	Jim Shouey   
	2:00	Salt Water roundtable	Jack Woolner 
	2:30	Fly casting 		Lefty Kreh   
	3:30	Bass Fishing		Danny Correia
	4:00	Mass F & W freshwater awards         
	5:00	Turkey hunting/calling	Bart Jacob   
	5:30	Fly fishing 		Lou Tabory   
	6:30	Bear hunting in NB	George Klucky
                                                     
Sun	12:00	Surf Fishing		Jack Fallon  
	12:30	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff 
	1:30	Lake Ontario fishing	Jim Shouey   
	2:00	Mass F&W saltwater awards            
	3:00	Turkey calling contest               
	4:00	Fly casting		Lou Tabory   
	5:00	Bass fishing		Larry Davidson
    
      Remember, that's last years...  Don Mac

I've got school on Thursday nites, so I'll probably be heading up there on 
Friday nite if anyone cares to meet then.  As I recall, a bunch of us got 
together on a Friday nite last year (DonMac, RR, TBDW, Bassin Bob) and we 
went out after the show for a few brews and to tell lies (I think I outdid 
TBDW!).  

I'm leaving from MKO, so if anyone from MKO needs a ride, let me know...but 
be prepared for downing a couple after the show!

-HSJ-

    I'll be there either Friday eve, or Sat. during the day. Hey DonMac,
    I did not see a beer booth information guide in last years schedule.
    I will be giving the beer drinking seminar. (not that any of you
    need any help, especially TBDW)
                                           nightcrawler~~~~~~`

    
    
    I vote for the SOLE PROPRIETOR.  A very good seefood dive with....
    
    Yep you guessed it.   BASS ALE on tap.
    
    I say thursday eve. at the show then a lying contest at the Sole.
    
    
    TBDW
    
    

    TBDW and I are going to have to have it out, because I think we
    should all meet on Friday. First because most of us won't have to
    get up on Sat to go to work, and second because the headline pro
    usually does his thing on Friday night at 8 or 8:30. That's where
    we all met last year....remember Joe, Don, Garry, Gary, etc. 
    
    I will have to admit, as good as I think I am at stringing out a
    fish story or two, Holeshot and TBDW are something to behold. I
    mean fellas, these two are pros. You really have to be there after
    a couple of rounds and just sit back, listen and admire. I never
    heard tales as tall. Mark Twain could have taken lessons.:^) So,
    if want some of the finest free intertainment available, be there.
    This should be an annual event, not to be missed. Besides, the show
    is good too:^)
    
    Count me in for Friday, Ranger Ron
    
    ps. for all you crazy ice fisherpersons.....tight lines, or is it
    flags up, or tilts galore....well, you know what I mean. Me? I'll
    just sit in my warm living room and watch all the fishing shows
    on T.V. ;^) Till Spring!

    My partner and I are planning on going friday night.  Would enjoy
    hoisting a few lies, and swapping brews, not to mention meeting
    a few of you.
    
    Bryan  (my partners Steve)

For once, I agree with RR regarding Friday nite!!  And BTW, Ron, I don't 
need a few brews under me to tell you about all of those outstanding times 
I've had bassin.   TBDW has a L-O-N-G was to go before he can match me in 
ANYTHING! (I think I just left myself open for some abuse...oh well!)

Hey Ron... WHAT A WIMP!  Are you another one of those FAIR(y) WEATHER 
fishermen?!?  Ahyup...I know you are 'cause you didn't show up at Monomonac 
and left TBDW out in the cold & rain!   what a wimperooni!

HSJ (who's going on Friday...see ya'll there!)

    
    I'm on for FRIDAY NIGHT
    
    Hey what about the BASS ale?
    
    TBD Wizard

    Well any of you folks that decide to go on Wednesday (opening night)
    Come by the MASS BASS FEDERATION both and say hi!  My self and fishing
    partner, Shaun Scott, will be Representing the federation.

    I will be there from 3-10 on wednesday.  So stop by and shoot the
    stories!!!
    
    Bassin Bob
    

    
    OK, OK.  I'll be there friday night too even though I have to get
    up early Sat. morning.
    
    How will I know you guys?  Who wants to wear the red geranium in
    his hat?
    
    Steve_who will_wear_his_badge_and_look_for_others

>>    How will I know you guys?  

Hmmm...let's see...

DonMac is the one buying all the little doo-dads for his boat...

Ranger Ron is the guy with the long face (after a poor season, ya know...)

TBDW will be right behind RR (it's habit forming) practicing his tall 
tale story-telling...

R/O Palmer is the guy without any fingers (if he goes...)

Bassin Bob will be the guy trying to sell all those purple fire-tail worms
I talked him into trying at Stumpfield...

And I'll be the guy standing away from the above mentioned group (out of
embarassment) wearing my Australian bush hat hoping no one associates me 
with them!

OTHERWISE...if you're unable to distinguish these true perch-jerkers from 
the crowd, let's plan to meet at the BEER stand (where else!?) at 8:30 or so.

-HoleShot Joe-

    WHO'S BUYING THE FIRST ROUND?
                                       NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~

    
    Kyle with a smile........
    
    
    

Then it's TBDW for the WORST TALL-TALE...


then RR jus' to show us all that's he's such a nice guy...


then Bassin Bob cuz he won all that $$ at Monomonac and can afford it...


then it'll be time for me to go before I get too intoxicated!    
    
    

    Feb. 3, 1988
    ------------
    5:00 flycasting demo at pool w/Steve Rajeff
    5:30 fishing Nova Scotia w/Paul Kukonen
    7:00 Chunking for tuna w/Capt. Greg Dubrule
    7:30 flycasting demo at pool w/Lou Tabory
    8:00 Nymph fishing w/Dave Whitlock
    
    Feb. 4, 1988
    ------------
    4:00 flycasting at pool w/Steve Rajeff
    4:30 school tuna fishing w/Tim Coleman
    5:00 fishing w/Jerry McKinnis at pool
    6:00 Ontario Trout/Salmon fishing w/Capt. Bill Kelley
    7:00 Bass fishing w/Larry Davidson
    8:00 Same as 5pm
    8:30 Brook trout in Labrador w/Dave whitlock
    
    Feb. 5, 1988
    ------------
    3:30 Bass fishing w/Larry davidson
    4:00 flycasting demo at pool w/Lefty Kreh
    4:30 deer hunting w/Larry Benoit
    6:00 fishing in Labrador/Newfoundland w/Len Rich
    6:30 same as 4 pm
    7:00 same as 4:30 pm
    7:45 spin/bait casting at pool w/Larry Davidson
    8:00 taking better photos w/Lefty Kreh
    
    Feb. 6, 1988
    ------------
    11:00 beter photos
    11:30 flycasting w/Steve Rajeff
    12:30 Otario fishing w/Bill Kelley
    2:00  Saltwater round table w/Jack Fallon, Frank Woolner & guests
    2:30  flycasting w/Lefty Kreh
    3:30  Shad fishing the Merrimack w/Rodger Aziz
    4:00  Mass wildlife dept fishing awards at pool
    5:00  turkey hunting & calling wBill Hollister
    5:30  flycasting at pool w/Lou Tabory
    
    Feb. 7, 1988
    ------------
    12:00 Bahama bone fishing w/Jack Fallon
    12:30 flycasting at pool w/Steve Rajeff
    1:30  dry fly Alaska wBarry&kathy Beck
    2:00  Mass marine fishing derby awards
    3:00  Yankee open turkey calling contest
    4:00  flycasting at pool w/Lou Tabory
    5:00  Bass fishing w/Larry davidson
    
    

    IF YOU REALLY WANT TO HEAR SOME TALL TAILS JUST INVITE AL WHEEL
    FROM THE BURLINGTON FACILITY BUT DON'T EVER GO FISHING WITH THE
    GUY. HE CAN'T FISH WORTH A DAMN, HIS ONLY CLAIM TO FAME WAS DRAGGING
    A PEARL TAIL WORM THROUGH THE WATER WHEN SOME MENTALLY DEFICIENT
    BASS WAS SWIMMING BY AND ACCIDENTALLY GOT TANGLED IN HIS LINE (HE
    THOUGHT IT WAS A ROCK). AND WHILE ON A TRIP IN FLORDIA AL AND I
    RENTED A GUIDE, AL BROUGHT HIS TRUSTY PEARL TAILS AND BITCHED THE
    WHOLE TIME ABOUT THE LACK OF MENTALLY DEFICIENT BASS IN FLORDIA.
    AND YES, I TOOK HIS MONEY ON THAT TRIP. HE SAID HIS LOSS WAS DUE
    TO THE FACT THAT THE GUIDE AND MYSELF HOGGED THE BOW OF THE BOAT,
    ALSO SOMEONE HAD TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR "DEADLY WATER SNAKES".
    AL HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT THEM AND SPENT MOST OF THE DAY LOOKING
    UP IN THE TREES. BUT HE CAN TELL A GOOD STORY AND HE MAY FIND A
    BUSINESS  REASON TO COME DOWN AND ATTEND THE SHOW, BUT DON'T LET
    HIM HAVE MORE THAN TWO BEERS, THATS HIS LIMIT.
    
    JOHN "THE PROP KILLER" EASTER
    

    sorry about the "screaming". i won't do it again.
    
    
    john "the prop killer"

    
    
    Hi....
    
    I feel that since the entire BTO facility has brought Mr Easter's
    carefully written note (.20) to my attention, I will try to set
    the story straight for you....
    As any of you people that have fished with John know, he can be
    a little touchy when it comes to losing...!!!!
    The incident that John speaks of (mentally deficient bass) took
    place last July in John's new boat.
    We had just launched the boat, and John said "Lets swing out here
    and I'll troll into the weeds over there...
    As he started to troll into the weeds (me knowing that bass tend
    to lay on the edge of the wed beds) I tossed my pearl tail on the
    edge.....Two seconds later my drag was taking off at an alarming
    rate of speed. I set the hook and adjusted the drag, and at the
    same time asking john to stop the boat. The great angler from central
    Texas turned around and uttered the now famous words "your snagged
    on the bottom"....My snagged bottom by now was moving quite rapidly
    from one side of the boat to the other, and after four requests
    John finally stopped the Bayliner.
    The result was a 6-1/2 lb largemouth.....(the so called mental fish)
    It was getting dark and we decided to get the fish home.
    It was now picture taking time and John got out his 39 cent Polaroid
    to capture this fish on film. (He was begging so I let him hold
    the fish for a minute so he could see what a real fish felt like..)
    I asked him to wait after the first picture to see how it came out
    in case we had to take more..but did he wait..??? Noooooo...!!!
    Of course the pictures were too dark, and he rushed to get the fish
    wrapped in borax.
    The next night we went out again...same place, same pearl tail....
    Again my line was attacked, but I lost 4 or 5 in the weeds. (you
    have to be carefull with 4lb test line..we like to give the fish
    a chance here in Vermont)
    However, I did land another fish..this was only 4lbs...as John looked
    on. Have I failed to mention that through this whole time John only
    had "1" bite...well if I haven't mentioned it I won't.
    It turns out that when I mentioned to him later in the year that
    the total weight of my two fish would have won the "summer long"
    fishing derby he was in, he got deathly quiet, and drank all my
    beer. You see the derby was won with 9+ lbs and my two mentally
    deficient fish weighed over 10lbs.
    This leads us to Florida....
    We did not have the greatest weather for fishing according to our
    guide and it seemed to prove out as the day went on...
    the guide had about 4 fish and John and I had none. later I had
    caught two 1 1/2 pounders and John had caught none. (again)
    The guide asked if we wanted to stop at a 1/2 day because of the
    poor fishing, and I said "ask the man who hasn't caught a stinking
    thing if he wants to quit..I have fish.......
    John knowing full well that if he says quit he will lose $10.00
    and bragging rites for the next 6 zillion years says....well, we
    certainly aren't killing them are we..
    Just as he says this, the water starts to boil with bass 100 yards
    away. The problem is they were surface feeding and they were the
    size of goldfish..at this point John begged for the best surface
    spoon that the guide had, and convinced him to point the bow of
    the boat toward the surfacing fish thus cutting me (in the aft section)
    out of any chance to cash in on the feast of guppies.
    "This" is how I was out fished by John Easter........
    Now I know that he has told you that I will tell you a fish story...
    but ask yourself if I have ever lied to you people before..???
    
    			Sincerely Yours
    
    			Al Angler

    
    
    This note is for John Easter to read, so everyone else please do
    not look at this note.........
    
    
    John, your lucky I didn't mention the time your "new" boat crapped out
    in the Merrimac River, and it took us two hours to get back to the
    launch using the trolling motor.    
    See, I don't tell people "everthing" that you do... 
    
    			Al Angler

    Al,
    
    I also fished with John (thank God it was out of my boat) and I
    have to agree with your assessment of his fishing skills. He likes
    to use those (what I call) "kids" lures, you know the ones that
    you don't have to do anything with and they still catch fish.
    Namely the Rappala type lures, except he uses the new and improved
    version ---- the  BOMBER BAIT. Well let me tell you, he lost
    more pounds that day (he could have won the tournament and probably
    would've taken the Bassmaster Award for the year with what he lost) 
    because of this lure, together with his fishing technique, or should 
    I say his lack of technique! I kept telling him to take  that "kids" 
    lure off and  use a "man's" lure, but NOOOOO, he knew he had the
    answer for that day (unfortunately he was asking the wrong question).
    Well, to make a long story short, I won the tournament (along with
    the bragin' rights) with only about 5 or 6lbs and he got skunked!!! 
    I have to admit it was fun watching John's reaction everytime he
    watched another smallie come up and smash the hell out of the lure and 
    not take it. You would think he'd learn a lesson after that day, 
    no way, he went and ordered a gross of those lures, although
    I'm not sure why. Maybe he'll give them to some kids fishing on the
    bank, so they can show him  how to work 'em.
    
    
    
    
    					62 days to Spring!
    
    						Jim

    "SKUNKED" (sorry), was it Jim???? Who caught the first fish from
    your boat that day, and need I say within the first 5-10 min's.
    And who, "WHO" I ask was dragging a "Floating Rappala" behind the
    boat????? Need I say, Mr. Jig & Pig himself. Don't forget, you were
    the one that begged me not to mention that "Un-Natural Act". Enough
    said from my end on the lower Merrimack........
    
    And as for Mr. Wheel, I just called Wildlife Taxidermy and told
    them you decided not to have the belly over extended on the mount.
    Their reply was that the bass would only look like it's true 4 and
    3/4 lbs. I told them "Thats alright, if you make it look like 6
    and 1/2 lbs. it will look to much like Al......Ha! Ha!.
    
    Regards to all, john.

    Al, I'am really sorry about the boat problem that day. And I "REALLY"
    appreciate your "TAGGING" along on that long trip to Kingston. Oh!
    And about me drinking all your beer. Around here we drink a mans
    beer, not that kidd beer, colorado kool-aid.
    
    john

    
    Here's a question for you guys......
    

    WHAT"S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE reply command and the write command??
    
    This is the expo note
    
    
    

    re. 27
    
    so what!!!!

    set mode=dictator
    
    TBDW does have a point....  this topic is for the expo......
    who's who is for introducing ourselves.....       
    
    donmac  
    

    I took a quick scan of the previous replies, but didn't see any
    mention of what time the doors open during the week.  I see the
    first seminar starts at 3:30pm on Friday, but what time do the doors
    open??? (I seem to recall going down around noon last year...?)
    
    Don Mac
    

    Don Mac,
              Was that before or after the beer booth??
    
                            lower case........nightcrawler~~~~~~~~~~~

    Don,
    
    I think I read that the doors open at 2:00.  I think.
    
    Still thinking,
    Steve

    
    Wed.   4pm - 10pm
    Thur.  2pm - 10pm
    Fri.   2pm - 10pm
    Sat.   10am - 8pm
    Sun.   10:30am - 6:30pm
    
    

    If anybody is at the show Sunday afternoon, check out the Saltwater
    awards. Bob, a friend that goes fishing with me, is receiving two
    awards for a 92 lb. Cod caught aboard my boat last July.
    I believe it is a state record for the largest Rod & Reel cod ever
    landed. And the largest landed for the year, 1987.
    
    The funny part about it was got into a bunch of "steaker" cod that
    weekend, and didn't have a scale big enough to weigh any of them,
    only good to 50 lbs.
    So we cleaned all but the biggest and went in search of a scale.
    The fish was caught about mid-morning and kept cool, but out of
    the water till the weigh-in around 4:00 PM. So the fish should 
    have weighed a few more pounds. Some of the smaller fish were
    probably records for this year also. 
    
    Steve
    

	Thought I'd get this going again...

	Who's going, and when (which night)?  

	My partner and I are going Friday 2/5.  My partner's the big
	guy, as in rotund, kinda looks like Ollie.  Me, I'm Stan in 
	comparison.  I think our plan is to sho up about 7:30.

	Any possibility of a couple guys interested in hoisting a few meet 
	some of you more serious liars?  Someone, ( think it was Joe 
	and his hat), said something about a beer stand at 8:30.  Which one?

	Or, will there be an announcement over the loud speaker sometime 
	during the evening announcing that all DEC fisherpersons report to 
	such and such a place for your individualy guided seminar on:

	HOW NOT TO SACRAFICE FOREARM AND UPPER ARM DEVELOPMENT WHILE CONSUMING 
	YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE, AND IMPROVE YOUR FISHING PRODUCTIVITY AT THE 
	SAME TIME.


	Bryan  (just curious)
    

Let's meet at the beer stand that's between the two halls at 8:30.

-HoleShot-

    Beer stand it is!!  Hay Joe is R/O going???
    
    I'll also be representing MASS B.A.S.S. Federation on Wednesday
    night stop by and say hi!!
    
    Bassin' Bob
    

    
    I'm still voting for the BASS ale on tap at the SOLE PROPRIETOR
    after the show.  
    
    I believe this is were the class V Lies are told.
    
    I WILL BE THERE AT 9:48 sharp
    
    TBDW
    
    
    
    

>>    I'm still voting for the BASS ale on tap at the SOLE PROPRIETOR
      after the show.  
    
I'LL BE THERE!!  I MEAN...THIS IS NOW A TRADITION, ISN'T IT??


>>    I believe this is were the class V Lies are told.
  
I PROMISE TO TELL THE TRUTH....THE WHOLE TRUTH...AND NOTHIN' BUT THE TRUTH!

  
>>    I WILL BE THERE AT 9:48 sharp
  
HUH??  AREN'T YOU GONNA BE AT THE SHOW TOO OR ARE YOU MEETING US THERE?
I'M NOT SURE I CAN REMEMBER HOW TO GET THERE...
 

-HSJ-     
    
    
    

    I'll be at the beer stand -- and then at the Sole Pro after...
    
    donmac

    
    Does anyone know when the fishing and outdoor show will be in
    Springfield?? My husband prefers to attend the show in Springfield
    since that's where he's from, so we end up going to the show and
    visiting family and friends. If anyone could give me the dates I
    would greatly appreciate it.
    
    Thanks, Patty

    Patty,
    
    The (West) Springfield show runs from Feb 24 thru Feb 28.  I have
    a couple $1.00 off coupons (wed-thur only) if you'd like 'em.
    
    Times:
    
    Wed 3:30-10
    Thu    "
    Fri 2-9:30
    Sat 9:30-9
    Sun 10-6
    
    Steve

    RE: Worcester   I'll be at the beer booth at the appointed time
    and would love love to accompany you gentlemen to whatever sleazy
    bar you choose.  I've been rehearsing the truth all week.  I also
    hope to arrive at the show well before the evening if I can invent
    a convincing truth for leaving work early.  I'll be wearing suitable
    DEC identification so stop me if you see me.
    
    Steve

    A friend and I will be going on Sunday PM.
    
    Will there be any one else there to join for a beer?
    
    David.
    

    I suggest we all wear our legend Buster Bottons!!!!!
    
    Bassin Bob, who_will wear a blue worcester bass jacket.  and a TOC
    blue cap!  Bear stand it shall be!
    

    
    Thanks Steve (reply .42) for the offer, but we go on the weekend.
    Thanks also for the times and dates.
    
    Patty

Judging from the number of DECies that are going to be there on Friday nite, 
maybe we ought to reserve a function room at the pub!

BTW...yesterday was Groundhog Day and Punxatoxicpoopoo Pete (or whatever 
that varmit's name is) DID NOT see his shadow...so HOPEFULLY spring will be 
upon us soon!  I CAN'T WAIT CUZ SNOW SUCKS!!

-HSJ-

    On a side note, the NH Outdoor & Fishing Expo at the Manchester
    Amory will be Feb 12-14...   Don Mac

    Well, a bunch of us met last night and had a good time.     
                                                                
    After the Expo, we headed out for the bass ales...          
                                                                
    However, unfortunately we made the mistake of letting Bass'n Bob
    get there first.  By the time the rest of us got there, he was outside
    in the parking lot... They had already kicked him out... something
    about smelling like fish...  However, all was not lost, TBDW came
    thru for us and invited us all to his favorite local watering hole,
    his home away from home (nice place TBDW!).  They didn't have bass ale,
    but at least they let Bass'n Bob in...                      
                                                                
    As to be expected, hip boots were necessary... Joe T and Ranger
    Ron telling war stories, Bass'n Bob rattling something about his
    elementary school english teacher...                        
                                                                
    Got to associate some more names with faces, Coonass, Steve Cuzzones,
    Rich Neal, glad to meet you guys...                         
                                                                
    Don Mac                                                     
                                                                
    PS: Hey Harbor Master, where are ya??? I thought you were going
    to come in today also???  Too much for ya last night???  8^)
 
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         

    
    ooops The Harbor Master just walked in my office... he made it after
    all

    
    
    Good to finally meet some more of you fellow BASSaholics... and
    having the opportunity to meet COONASS on one of his rare excursion
    to north country!!! 
    
    And for the waterin' hole we went to last night....
    
         I'M SENDING ALL MY CLOTHING TO BE DE-LOUSED AND GETTING
         A SHOT OF PENICILIN JUST TO BE SAFE.  ;^)
    
    Anyway, it was a pleasure buyin' you guys a drink for all the
    good pointers I've picked up from reading this notes file.
    Keep up the good stuff.  
    
    Got to get back to work :^(
                             
    'till next time.....
    
    The Harbor Master   
    

    
    You guys aint got no class
    
    The owner of dirty dan's called me this morning and asked who the
    hell have I started hangin out with.  It seems that someone stole
    the toilet paper out of the bathroom and took the screws out of
    the safety bar across the urinal.  I gave him Bob's home phone number.
    
    Also, The bartender said she waited out back for 20 minutes just
    like the guy with the safari hat asked her to do.  she would'nt say 
    weather he showed up or not.  She did say that she really had hoped that
    the skinny guy that looked like the bearded guy playin poker would
    have said something to her instead of just staring at her with that
    lusty smile.
    
    also, did one of you loose a 20 dollar bill that night?
    
    TBDW
    

    You wont believe this one. It was about 8:45 last night; the phone
    rings. So I pick it up and there is some hick on the other end 
    laughing. Then he asks me "Are you Rich Neal". I say "Ya Why". I
    figure it one of my buddys busting balls you know. Well then he
    goes "Did you take any chances at the show?". I said "Ya why?".
    He goes "Well it looks like you won a trolling moter and battery.".
    Well the worst part is I realy dont remember taking the chance on
    the frigin thing. Well my wife dug up the stub and sure enough I
    won it. Dont that beat all.
    
    Rich

Yup....it was fun alright!  Although I really can't say that I especially 
liked Bassin' Bob's favorite pub.  I also had to delouse my clothes when I 
got home.  Geez... I sure hope I didn't catch anything.  No wonder he always 
smells funny, but now I can understand why he fit right in with the crowd at 
that pub!

Hey Rich...congrats on winning that trollin motor!  I see you have to tell 
your wife you win things too, huh?  (yuk...yuk)

-HSJ-

    Joe I know I promised not to write anymore notes that night but
    what the hell!!!   If you did not park you fat ass on that shuffle
    bowling game table you may have smelt normal when you got home..
    
    As for telling you wife!!  Did she see the new ROD I let you take
    home?????  or did you already hide it in the boat??   Boy I RR could
    have only keep his mouth shut...  That rod would have look great
    in my ranger!!!
    
    Hay all you folks out there.  Let me ask you one Question.  If you
    bought a $89.99 fishing rod, would you notice it missing from you
    car when you got in and drove to a new pub???  Hay Joe those kids
    work fast in this city don't they!!!  Hell the motor was running
    I could have had you car aswell!!
    
    This has been bassin Bob's final entry for a while.  I have to go
    write a BNF for my grammer so you folks can read my entries.  So
    anyone who has obtained any valuable info from my notes can just
    call me.....   Hay ledgen!!  WHERE ARE YOU I think its time we talk!
    
    Bob
    

    
    Yes, it was an education meeting you guys in person ( in animal
    might be more appropriate ).
    
    I can honestly say it was one one night I was pleased to come home
    skunked, not having caught anything ( what's the incubation period
    for vd? ).  So that was TBDW's local hangout ?  I figured Bassin'
    Bob was just following his nose.  In case it's not apparent from
    previous replies, lock your car when BB is around.  Those beady
    eyes do in fact reflect a larcenous nature.
    
    BTW, that $20 must be mine.  I must have dropped it as I tried to
    hand it to the girl behind the bar.  In retrospect, I think someone
    was putting something "special" in my pepsi.
    
    Hey, Holeshot, was that a serious invite to spend the night before
    the next tourney?  Will I have to hide in the boat or tell your
    wife we're goin" to work the next morning?  Nice rod.  How come
    Ranger Ron doesn't like it?  Jealous, RR?  Give BB $20, he'll steal
    you one just like it.
    
    DonMac, how can someone so prolific in this file be so quiet in
    person?  Kinda hard to get a word in edgewise between Holeshot and
    Ranger Ron, huh.  BTW, it's Cuzzone (singular) there couldn't be
    two of me, the s on the end of my username stands for Steve ;-).
    
    Coonass, keep an open date for me at Bisteneau.  Looks too good
    to pass up.  I just gotta figure a way to get DEC to pay my way
    to Dallas.
    
    Steve_who'll_never_wear_his_badge_after_work_again

>>    Hey, Holeshot, was that a serious invite to spend the night before
      the next tourney?  

Yeah, sure Steve.  Anytime....the hole in the barn roof isn't that big so 
you otta find a dry place to hole up overnight.  Just don't bed down in the 
hay loft as the racoons and bats have claimed that space!

Oh...so that was YOUR 20 bucks, huh?  So it was YOU that was supposed to 
meet the barmaid out back!  I hope you got change back from your twenty, 
though....cuz it wasn't worth $10!  (On second thought...it wasn't worth it 
AT ALL!)  I hope you took an extra heavy dose of pennicillan when you got 
home!

-HSJ-

    Say, dat wuz a good time passed by all, wuznt it?? Are all de places
    dat nice op dere?? De beer wuz almos as cold as de outside an dem
    lady folks behin de bar wuz so nice too, dey speak to mos eberbody..
    astin dem questions an talkin real nice to dem..
    
    But de bes part wuz dat ole Coonass gets to meet all de fine fishermuns
    dat he read bout. Dey ar jes as crazy bout fishin as ennybody bak
    home, too. Its jes turrible dat dat dam ice jes mess op de fishin
    for so long!! Ole Coonass pass a good time wit his frans!!
    
    An dat show!! Ole Coonass see som tings fo fishin dat he neber hear
    ob!! Dat mon op dere wit dat looooonnnng rod wippin it round an
    such!! Wrn you try dat bak home you get hung op in forty trees!!!
    An dem folks whot tie op dem hooks wit dem feathurs an hair an such.
    I tink mebbe dey get more fun doin dat den fishin, huh??
    
    Dis year ban so warm, me, I tink mebbe dem basses goin sprawn eurly,
    mebbe in de middle ob March, so me, I'm gettin my stuff reddy..
    
    Bon chance mes amis,
    
    Coonass

>    DonMac, how can someone so prolific in this file be so quiet in
>    person?  Kinda hard to get a word in edgewise between Holeshot and
>    Ranger Ron, huh.  BTW, it's Cuzzone (singular) there couldn't be
>    two of me, the s on the end of my username stands for Steve ;-).
 
     Well, Steves, I tend to be a fairly laid back guy.  And in the company 
     of those guys (especially when they're armed with brew in hand),
     Rodney Dangerfield couldn't get a word in edgewise!  Anyway, as I recall,
     I didn't hear much from your end either, but then again you couldn't say 
     much, passed out on the bar with that $20 bill in your mouth!8^)
     
     Don Mac, see ya next year, same time, same pla... well, same time anyway

    Re:.59
    
    Don, hopefully, I'll see ya at the next tourney.  Joe said I can
    sleep in his barn the night before with him and the other rats.
    
    As for being quiet, you might have noticed I was sitting with Coonass
    Bob and can that man ever talk!
    
    And, if I didn't recall vaguely that your wife is wont to read this
    file, I might slip up and let on that it was your $20 and when the
    barmaid was finished with you, she offered it to me.  But, of course,
    I'm not likely to slip up like that.
    
    Steve

    Does anyone know if Joe Tomas made it to the safari? I just couldnt
    believe he would show up with that foolish thing on. I was looking
    forward to going out for a few brews with you guys, but once I saw
    that stupid hat I wasnt going into one of Worcester's fine
    establishments with HSJ AND HIS HAT.

			     J E A L O U S Y ! !


		      P U R E   A N D   S I M P L E ! !




...and to set the records straight for those ignorant fools who fail to 
recognize what should be most obvious, it's NOT a safari hat....
it's an Australian bush hat.  Ya got dat, mate!

-HSJ- 

P.S.  Rich, I'll tell ya where to buy one if you're still interested.

    
    
    At the Expo, up on the top level, there was a booth selling a new
    kind of ice fishing tilt (trap, tip-up, etc.).  It had a plastic
    base similar to a Windlass, and laso had a removeable flag that
    stored in the base unit when not in use.  
    
    I didn't pick up any lit at this booth.  A friend of mine who
    runs a tackle shop is looking for the name and address of the 
    manufacturer.  Did anybody happen to get a brochure?
    
    Thanks for any info.
    
    The Harbor Master
    

    The booklet that listed the events had a list of all the booths
    and dealer names etc, I have the booklet at home, I'll try and remember
    to grab it -- unless someone else has on in their office...
    don mac

    I have to admit that our annual 'ritual' get-together was a lot
    of fun, again. Watching Joe trying to "not" buy that rod was funny
    as his hat;^)
    
    Meeting Conass was a real pleasure. He was the only one there that
    could remember all the old time tackle we use to use.....I mean
    OLD!!! :^)
    
    The one thing I would recommend to all in the future is to wear
    your hip boots.......Boy, did it get deep with Bassin Bob trying
    to out do Hole-Shot.......
    
    A fun night had with all.....Don Mac was the only one, besides myself
    that watched BB get into a shower (yes, with clothes) and then try
    and get several young "things" get in there with him...:^) Funny!!!
    
    Now I have 'cabin fever' so bad it hurts!!!! But I'm sure that I'm
    not alone. I know that Chris has it too.......
    
    Can't wait till our next tourney.....BB volunteered to run this
    one.
    
    Tight lines, Ranger Ron

    
>    Meeting Conass was a real pleasure. He was the only one there that
>    could remember all the old time tackle we use to use.....I mean
>    OLD!!! :^)
    
I guess that say's something about YOUR AGE, huh OLDTIMER?

BTW...I promised that I'd tell nothin' but the TRUTH this time...

and I wasn't kidding about a single ounce of that 10 pounder...

-HSJ-(who happens to like the damn hat!!)

    That's right!  How could I have forgotten Bob's shower!  
    
    Yeap, that boy will do just about anything for a T-shirt!
    
    He didn't realize his fly was down until he got out!
    
    And he thought people were laughing at his attempts to get 
    some company in there!

    re .53:
    
    	Since you don't remember buying the chance on the trolling motor,
    I'm sure you won't miss it.  So, just leave it in the box and ship
    it to Colorado.  Send me MAIL and I will give you my shipping address.
    I'm sure that I can figure some way to attach it to my belly-boat
    without swamping it.  :-)
    	Seriously, I'm glad to hear that some people get lucky.  CONGRATS.

    Now Don,   You left out one inportant fact. The coat I had on was
    big enough for the TBDW and HJ anlong with the LEDGEN OF THE TUB,
    to all be inside at once.  It hung down to my knees!!!!
    
    Boy it would have sucked if it leaked and the fly on the rain pants
    was down like it was!!
    
    BBp
    
    I know I promised not to place any more notes But I could not let
    this one go by.
    
    

    re  .63
    
    I bought one of the plastic tip-up's last year and five more at
    the show this year.  I've had no problems and find they are the
    best I've ever used.  The address of the Manufacturer is
    
    Continental Molding Corp.
    Lewiston, Me.    04240
    
    
    Brian
    

    re .63 & .70
    
    I bought a set of those Continentals last year and really like them.
    They seemed to be everywhere last year but the local supply seems
    to have dried up. I was looking for a few spares this year and couldn't
    find any. This seems strange since I live less than 20 miles from
    Lewiston. Anyway I think they are a good product and I'm glad to
    hear that they are still available. Maybe I'll stop by the plant
    the next time I'm in Lewiston and see if I can get some "factory
    seconds".