Long Mike

Welcome ARK!

I number of posts on this thread have been deleted because two grown men have to resort to behavior befitting a child.

That's great to hear Coots! Looking forward to meeting you as well.

Speaking of Trashmen ... This whole thread is trash. Go to bed guys.

One good whack with a ladle and he'd fold up like a cheap suit. LMAO!

OK boys, get back on topic or this thread gets locked.

All of the bling seems to be inside the boat, and what's hanging off the back end. I had the opportunity of riding in one once at Lake Fork. It was a very smooth ride, even at what I considered to be warp speeds. When I win the lottery, I'm going to get me a yeller one. Dang, those are some sweetheart boats.

It's not necessary to have the prop redone at this time. However, with the fishing season coming up, I would have it redone. There's a great shop in Broken Arrow. Performance Propeller, 1505 E. Kenosha. Ph. 918-251-4968.

Mike, the "official" dates for the trip are the 30th through the 5th, but some members are going earlier and/or staying longer. I hope you can join us, if even for a day or two. Mike

Mac, you and I have a lot in common, and I think we have a lot in common.

Just a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to make reservations for the Road Trip before the cabins are released to the general public.

We could make it a threesome. I'm crabby in the mornings and jolly (after a few beers) in the evenings.

Body builders have muscles. This guy has strength, and a lot of it. I doubt very seriously that he has developed that strength just to show off his muscles. I'm taking bets that he is in a line of business where that strength would be a real asset.

... but I'll bet he could kick our collective butts!

Carl, glad to see that you are able to join to join us again this year!

Bienvenu!

Macmichael, Registration Form received with thanks. Looking forward to meeting a fellow Old Fart. Just a reminder, for those of you looking to share accommodations, be very vocal about it on these forums. It is up to you to arrange travel and sleeping arrangements. If, at the very last moment, someone does not have a bed, then bring me into the picture. I'll see what I can do, but no guarantees. Be prepared to bring your air mattress.

A year or so ago, I was fishing Toledo Bend when the Elites were competing there. That lake is well over 100.000 acres. It was Sunday morning and my buddies and I had been fishing in this one bay for the last several days without seeing any of the pros. I was fishing a point off a small island when a well-known pro of small stature and loud mouth came roaring up. He said, "Mind if I fish here?" Knowing that he was trying to make a living, I said "Sure, help yourself," and began reeling in my line in preparation for departure. Well, apparently, I wasn't reeling in fast enough to suit him, so he cast his lure within two feet of my boat. I kept my mouth shut, but let's just say that little stunt of his ticked me off royally. I no longer have any respect for that little squirt. I left that spot at full RPM, and hoped that he didn't catch a danged thing on that point. Apparently he didn't, because he finished out of the running. Tough. Using proper manners may sometimes catch more fish than the proper lure.

I would recommend a guide without hesitation. Lake Fork is a big lake, full of standing timber, and can be treacherous if you stray out of the boat lanes, which is easy to do. For a guide, I would suggest that you start with Tom Reddington. http://www.lakeforkguidetrips.com/ If he is not available, I suggest you get his recommendations for alternates. There are a lot of wanna be guides on that lake. If you are planning on fishing in March, be prepared for any and all types of weather.

It's a great lake, with the strong potential for a DD bass. My PB was caught there, but it wasn't a DD. Glenn caught his PB there, and it WAS a DD.

Personally, I getting a little tired of this carp.

You young folks in your teens are welcome to attend, but you MUST be accompanied by an adult.

I'm not sure I understand your question, but the actual meeting, visiting and meal places will take place at the Doublehead Resort. Why do you ask? Please be specific.

Having been to a rodeo, two goat-roppings, a rattle-snake round-up, and a cat-fish sniggling tournament, it doesn't take an astronomer to tell me how insignificant I am. Just a bug on the windshield of life.

At the age of 67, I have Long been named Mike. Also, when measured horizontally, I am fairly Long, at 6'3". The name has nothing to do with any of my appendages, as some might think.