Zoff

OK... you cornholers are creeping me out.

Forgot to bring my scale so... guessing... 3 to 4 pounds or so. No more than 4.

Couple of pond bass from this evening. One on the left... Strike King 1/2oz Sexy Shad Spinnerbait. One on the right... Arkie Jigs U-Head with a Z-Man Elaztech Sawtail WormZ in Watermelon/Red Glitter.

As for tackle... I leave the rear compartments open for your gear. Each will hold 3 or 4 Plano 3700 boxes.

Whoever fishes with me does not need a PFD. I do have inflatables (2) for each of us.

Not knocking them. I know several NYPD that shoot competition and win every time.

Point taken. I can accept that. Yeah... I do. Until I got back into fishing, it was my ONLY hobby outside of work. I averaged 1000 rounds a month through a handgun alone. Maybe only 500 through various rifles. It became almost boring to shoot as I had maxed out my longest distance on my Farm.

You sure do paint with a pretty wide and sloppy brush there. Don't assume that "ALL" of us are internet commandos. Some of us do have real would training and experience. I have been in situations like those you speak of. I have been ambushed... assaulted... targeted by unsavory folks. Yes... it can take you by surprise even when you stay alert. Training is everything and one will fight as they train.

On another note... It was brought up about age concerns. I guess if you have your own boat... age is not a factor. If you are under 18 and have to boat with someone else, you need a parent to come with you so we know it is OK. I can get into detail later but, suffice to say, nobody wants to end up in court because a juvenile did not have permission to go or got hurt.

Borg technology?

I was thinking the same thing along with "do not look like easy prey". Walk tall and aware. That will save you from situations you never knew would have happened.

We have spoken about rotating all over the state... Smith Mountain, Moomaw, Buggs Island (Kerr), Leesville...

On it!!!

Brought in some SM and LM but all under 2 pounds. This was the biggest at 2lb 12oz. Told Nitrofreak it was 3lbs but I forgot to deduct the weight of the lipper. Sorry buddy!!!!!

Same here.We know that times can be tough for all of us. Some of us will have to drive/haul a boat 3+ hours and find a place to stay. Can get into a few $$$. Based on that, we are trying to keep the cost down. Main two reasons for the cookout... 1: Relatively cheap. 2: Better way to fellowship (less formal and can move around). Any Non-Boater living in my AO (hokiebass804 has already claimed a seat if he can make it) can hitch a ride with me. As for the Boater/Non-Boater costs... That will be between them. We are not going to say "YOU SHALL..." or "YOU SHALL NOT...". I would advise being prepared to cover some costs. Personally... I do not expect the repay. If whoever I am paired with wants to... I will accept with no argument or questions. Mainly because my best friend pays me but that was after me refusing umpteen times and he finally told me it was insulting. My whole logic in that is I am going fishing if you are with me or not so it costs me the same either way. If I ask you to go with me then paying me is way, way out of the question. I invited you. If you ask me, "Please take me to Lake Gottawetaline" then I am more open to the $$$. My choosing to come to the Meet & Greet is paramount to asking the Non-Boater if they want to fish with me, not them asking for me to take them, as I am well aware that I will have someone fishing with me and I will be fishing no matter what. That being said... we planned on not drawing partners until that morning. A surprise sorta. This conversation got me to thinking "Is there going to be a problem not knowing who your partner is in advance?" Not that there is a serious problem but there were two questions that came to mind... Do we have the random drawing before the M&G so the Boater and Non-Boater can work out the $$$ before hand or do you just take your chances? Is there anyone you do not want to fish with? Question 1 needs no explanation as we all have been stiffed when we figure we'd get something. So... tell me what you want here. Question 2 is also simple. I have not met anyone here yet that I would absolutely not fish with but I have met elsewhere that I will never have that person on my boat again. An example... I had this one guy on my boat that is a bit overgrown and clumsy. I didn't know about the clumsy until he got on the boat. Well, clumsy is not the right word but he does not and never will get sea legs. I have never had someone make me feel as if they were going to flip a bass boat but he did. He'd move and the boat would nearly dip the gunwale in the water. Not because of his size but because he'd nearly fall over EVERY time. He'd cast over my line. Didn't understand any boat etiquette. I constantly had to wait for him to retrieve so I could cast. Broke one of my rods and one of my reels by stepping on them, not once, but twice. Never offered to pay for the damage... (OK. I was ranting) Needless to say, he won't go with me again. If there is anyone you see on the list that you absolutely WON'T fish with... shoot me or Nitrofreak a message and we will make sure you will not be paired together. Does that about cover it?

You did some serious leg work NF. I will call you later this evening. Just so everybody knows.... We have asked and are going to ask for donations from fishing manufacturers, distributors, and merchants. So far we have a small amount of items that will be given away in a drawing or three depending on how much stuff we can get. We also will make this an informal tourney for bragging rights... big bass... best 5... smallest (lol)... just for some fun. We will fish for a bit then break for lunch. Nitrofreak said there is a reasonably priced restaurant on the lake then we can get together for supper at the end. A cookout maybe????? Does anybody have any input or ideas? I can say that no matter how many sign up... I will be there and fish with whoever shows. Hope we get a bunch.

Nobody is getting left out even if I have to see about getting extra boats. Not likely but I'll try. Not even going to leave out non-Virginians. Welcome to all BR members.

Here's the Roster for Lake Anna. NitroFreak and I have discussed "How To" and have a few questions that go along with "Who's coming". So... post here if you are a boater or non-boater. Hope we can get a balance. If you want/can take more than one non-boater on your boat, tell us how many... just in case. If you are like me, I have a 17.5" Stratos and more than two people make it seriously crowded. As for the random drawing for pairing... it was a thought so we can up the chances of... well... this is a meet and greet. In keeping with the spirit... a random drawing is a way to meet someone new. Saturday the 22nd is the main day but Friday and Sunday are fair game. I am going to try and be up there at least Sat and Sun. Boater Zoff Nitrofreak Sam Traveler2586 Non-Boater chrisdm3 joleree joleree's Father-in-law JSPOONE ajwhite765 stevecastle Endless Eddie

I guess the best way to look at it as like has been pretty much said... it pays the bills and leaves me a little something for later. My job bought me a boat and allows me to fish 2 - 3 days a week and still take care of my Wife and Daughter.

That PB&J looks like some of the craws I have found in my creek. Not really a grape/purple color but that dark, not quite black, shade with the PB brown color. NICE!!!!

Mine is always CC in a Bladetech. Fishing last night... two Game Wardens pulled up and I was not carrying CC. It was in a pancake holster and my shirt had ridden up exposing my 21SF. I noticed they saw it and immediately put my right hand above shoulder level and stated "I know you see what I have. I am a cop." Turned out, as they go closer, one of them was a friend of mine.

Good point. I wish I could do both but I doubt it will happen. Since you mentioned it.... I am going to try and make it work.

Know how you feel... 18years LEO here.That said... I had a boss that would "at-a-boy" a select few. Only those who buried their heads in his butt. New boss now... good job when you go above and beyond. I agree that an "at-a-boy" is not necessary when you do your job. Above and Beyond... should be noticed.

In order... TP (Yeah... it's that important) One dose of whatever Meds I need (Mostly Nexium and Pain Killer) lol Money Band-aids Baby Wipes Hand Sanitizer Extra Wristwatch ParaCord

Looks like only 9 Votes? Are there more interested that just don't care about the date?