BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 3, 2008 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 3, 2008 Everyone, let's congratulate Sam as he is the July '08 BR Elite member of the month!!! Sam has been a member since the forums opened 3 1/2 years ago. From the get-go he has always been pleasant, participates frequently on the boards, has very specific and informative responses and stays on topic. Sam is a pillar in our community - steadfast and reliable. I know many members look up to him. On behalf of the staff, let me be the first to say "thanks" for being a stand up member. [move]Congrats Sam!!![/move] BR Elite member profile Name: Sam Rosenthal Age: 62 city/state: Richmond, Virginia Occupation: Insurance Consulting, no sales Education: BS Degree, Louisiana State University yrs fishing: 54 preferred style (describe a typical, quality day): Freshwater fishing using all types of baits and techniques. Finesse with plastic worms; wacky rigged Senkos; crankbaits; topwaters, especially buzzbaits; shaky head presentations. Like to fish rivers and ponds but do go out on lakes. Any day on the water is great, even if you do not catch many bass or other fish. Will fish for bream and bass with kids using Nightcrawlers to make sure they catch something. Fav food: Crawfish,shrimp, crabs and any and saltwater seafood Fav movie: Too many to select among but like comedies and adventures Fav quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" by President Kennedy. Fishing: Freshwater rivers, ponds and lakes. Fav bait: Wacky rigged Senkos. Fav set up (rod/reel): Shimano Curado 200 on a medium heavy rod. Fav lake: Lake Gaston Fav hobbies other than fishing: Reading fishing books; following LSU sports; Cajun and Creole cooking 10 People I respect and/or admire: President Ronald Regan Rush Limbaugh Newt Gingrich Bill O'Riley Skip Bertman (Former LSU Baseball coach and Athletic Director) Pistol Pete Maravich (Greatest college basketball player, ever) Mike Iaconelli Kevin VanDam Zell Rowland Jimmy Houston Turn ons: Comedy; beautiful sunrise or sunset; seeing animals in nature; fishing; football; planning next fishing trip; and Louisiana cuisine. Turn offs: Salty food; nasty people; loud and obnoxious people; snow; outboard motors that will not start; people who are "takers" and are not "givers" towards others. Aspirations: To make it to 90 years old and still be fishing. Essay: Some of the major factors that have affected my life are growing up poor with my mother; seeing my extremely intelligent father work for the underworld and go to federal prision; going to college, which was a fantastic experience and an escape from my early past; My Uncle Abe who introduced me to fishing in the Biloxi Marsh, Gulf of Mexico and Lac desAllemands; the VietNam conflict where I saw what war can do to people and how it changes them; starting own business so I can do what I want to do and do it my way, even if it is wrong plus go fishing whenever I want. Mostly business people were my influences, supporting my decision to venture out on my own and go for the gold ring. Photos are from redfish trip in the Louisiana's Biloxi Marsh, southeast of New Orleans, this past November. I like the redfish one the best, the one on the left. Great honor and surprise to be selected. Quote
Troutfisher Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congratulations to a top notch member! [move]Go SAM![/move] Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 Congratulations!!! I always enjoy reading your posts. Quote
skillet Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS ! A good choice... As Ever, skillet Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 i've always found Sam to be very helpful. he definitley deserves elite member. Quote
frogtog Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congrats Sam, They couldn't have picked a better member. Quote
bkoguy07 Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah he's definately helpful, thanks for all your help, congrats! Quote
fishbear Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congratulations, and I can think of no one more deserving. You are always insightful and full of good information. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 ;D ;D ;D ;D WOO-HOO! ;D ;D ;D ;D Sam, you represent everything BassResource.com wants to be for our members. Thank you! -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator 8-) Quote
Super User Micro Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 Way to go, Sam. Sam is a great resource for everyone, but a particularly good one for us Virginia folk. He always has great advice. Quote
CJ Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congrats Sam! I hate outboards that won't start too! ;D Definantly a deserving member. Chris Quote
rondef Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congrats Sam, this is well deserved. I know I have used your advice many times and I really appreciate your assistance. Quote
johnkook73 Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Congrats Sam!!! I just want to say he is very helpful with all my fishing questions. I met Sam last year and had a blast fishing with him. He is a good person. Take Care, John. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 It's been a pleasure Sam, looking forward to moderating your posts when you're 90 (I'll help if the spelling gets sloppy,hehe) Any time you are up north, I'd be happy to turn you on to the New England seafood scene. Congrats and thanks for being such a stellar member!!!!! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 Very good! Sam always tries to be helpful and you gotta love anyone who has a crawfish for an avatar. CONGRATULATIONS! Ronnie Quote
Painter Dude Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Another fine example of the wisdom and intellect on this board! Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 3, 2008 Super User Posted July 3, 2008 One of these days you & I will terrorize the fish Quote
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