BASS fisherman Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 This interview was conducted with Glenn to bring the users of this forum and the site, a little closer to Glenn. Please enjoy and feel free to comment. 1. Did you start Bass Resource, and if so, why? If not, who did? Yes I did. I started working on it back in '95 and it debuted in early '97. The story of its origins begins HERE=> http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1126620031/7#7 2. What are some of your duties pertaining to Bass Resource? Oh boy! I could write a book! Without overstating it, I maintain and run the entire site. So things like keeping the links section up-to-date, adding all the daily news articles, surveys, and new fishing articles, are all in addition to overseeing the forums. I also run the business side too. This includes working with advertisers and fulfilling e-book and store orders. Then, of course, there's answering all the e-mails. And sometimes I even fish! 3. How do you go about choosing a moderator? That's a good question. First I want to keep it small. Too many cooks in the kitchen spell disaster. I start at a high level, reviewing the current mix of moderators, and look for balance. I look for representation of the membership. Some people are really into tournaments, while others just want to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while still others love the social aspects of it. It goes on and on from there, but essentially I want the Mod Squad to mirror the membership. Once I've identified an open niche, I then look at the folks amongst the forum membership who represent that segment, and who truly exhibit the culture and values of the forums. They also have to be passionate about the sport and the site. I also look for somebody who will fit well within the team. From there, it's a gut feeling. I hand-pick a few candidates and open a dialog with them to see if they're interested, and to find out their technical skill level and comfort. The result is what you see today - an elite Mod Squad 4. Who introduced you to fishing, and when? My mother and father, back before I could even stand up. 5. What do you believe makes BR different from other boards? THE PEOPLE! This place would be really boring if it weren't for the high-caliber members here. I can't tell you how impressed I am with the people here. So many helping each other out, passing along years of fishing knowledge, laughing together, crying together, and showing respect when opinions differ - I'm simply flabbergasted. It's the people that make this all worthwhile for me. They are the spirit and soul of the site. They are the reason this site leads the rest! 6. Fishing is many things to many people, what is fishing to you? It's a lot of things to me. It's the camaraderie, the competition, the exhilaration and the relaxation. It's the friends I've made, the family I have and the wife I adore. Bass fishing is the common thread amongst them. I lead an extremely busy and hectic lifestyle, and fishing brings me back to reality. It's who I am. 7. Do you believe that a poor man can make it as a professional angler, and how? Anybody can do anything, once they set their mind to it. Finances are no hurdle once a dream becomes a mission and a passion. They WILL find a way to make it happen. I pity the person who stands in their way. 8 . What is the best thing you have seen come from the board? Compassion. The things people do for each other, even complete strangers, just amazes me. From giving kids tackle, to helping the disabled and disadvantaged go out fishing, to raising money to help somebody thousands of miles away pay for hospital and legal bills. I've seen some of the most awesome displays of the human spirit here. It goes way beyond fishing. In addition, watching beginners learn and grow while experienced anglers coach and mentor them; and forum members meeting and going fishing together. That's what it's all about. 9. What is your personal best largemouth and smallmouth bass, and what did you use to catch it? Best largemouth: 6lbs 4ozs on a Camo Ring-it. Smallmouth: 4lbs 10ozs. I've caught several that size on tubes, spider jigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits, but I can't seem to break that PB. My wife's FIRST smallmouth was 4lbs 12ozs, caught on a spider jig. Can you believe that?! 10. How long has Bass Resource been "alive", and how did you get others involved at first? It's been around for about a decade now. Back then, I wanted a unique name. There was nothing in existence on the Internet with Ultimate or Resource Guide in its name, so I decided to name it The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide. However, I knew with a name like that, it had better deliver on that promise. So I set the bar pretty high. It must have delivered, because I really didn't seek out people to get them involved, they found me. The site naturally attracted them. Quote
Guest avid Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Well done Mr. Bassman Do we have an aspiring outdoor writer in our midst? Quote
what Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 im with avid on that one. glenn this furom is the BEST better then all the rest of them Quote
Super User 5bass Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Posted October 2, 2006 Great questions with great answers......thanks Andy and Glenn. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Great Job!! This post answers alot for folks. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Posted October 2, 2006 Great job again. Quote
Dane Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Come on, we all know Glenn didn't create this site, he doesn't even exist... I think the site has been here for eternity, and one day something I like to call "The Big 404 Error" occurred, and the results are what we see today. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Posted October 2, 2006 My hats off to ya', Glenn. I don't think anyone can deny, inside or outside of the BassResource.com membership, that you have done an incredible job with this website. And thanks for the interview, BASS fisherman. Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Posted October 2, 2006 I was on this site for many months and didn't know that it had a youths forum for certain ages. I certainly appreciate what opportunities have come from it. I have personally met people from many other states in person that I call my friends. The biggest thing I have seen Glenn provide, is an outlet for the youths, can't think of another site that caters to the youths that I am a member of that does that. Keeping kids of the streets and giving them a place of their own says enough of the passion he has for "our site". Can't wait till my 3 month grandson learns about the net so he can meet the rest of the UBFR "FAMILY". Thank you Glenn and hats off to the "mod squad", pretty cool bunch of guys. Matt. Quote
Captain Cali Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time Bass fisherman and Glenn. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted October 2, 2006 Super User Posted October 2, 2006 Great article, both of you. Keep up the good work... Quote
DEISWERTH Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Great site Glenn!! Thank You very much! Learn so much here! Doug Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted October 3, 2006 Super User Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks to both of you. It was great to learn the history of this place. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 3, 2006 Super User Posted October 3, 2006 While I have just recently started post here on this forum I have been reading articles and using other information since 1998 or 1999. I've always believed it to be the best bass fishing web site on the net because Glenn has always catered to the every day angler. There are only two web sites that I refer friends to this one and *** because both are honest. That and the lack flashing neon signs or pop-ups! I've probably read every page, was totally amazed by the weight calculator, and have down loaded numerous free screen savers. Merci Beau Coup (Thank you large) Tommy T Quote
papa p Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 This was great! Thanks Bass for putting this together and thanks Glenn for everything! Quote
Pond-Pro Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 This site definitley fits its name. Cool interview. Quote
BASS fisherman Posted October 5, 2006 Author Posted October 5, 2006 Thank you all for your support. I hope to have more interviews in the future. I'd like to interview some pro anglers, so if anyone can help with getting me in touch with a few, please PM me. I have tried to contact some, and the task proves to be quite difficult. The interview would be for the Bass Resource Forums, so if any members are friend with or can get in touch with any pro anglers, or any who hang out on this forum, please PM me so I may conduct the interview. Thanks again to Glenn for the creation of the BassResource.com site, and for participating in the interview. Thanks again, BASS_fisherman Quote
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