Pickwick Road Trip

[Long Mike]

Just trying to get a preliminary handle on how many will be attending the road trip. If you can't or don't want to make the trip don't bother to respond. Those who will, or plan to attend, please answer the poll questions.

Thanks,

Mike

[Gatorbassman]

I'll be there for sure. It is always a blast and it's never as expensive as one might think. Just buddy up and share the costs.

[Fishing Rhino]

Let's go guys/gals.

As an added attraction, I'm planning to bring my fifty year old Shakespeare Wonderod for your amusement.

It will give you youngsters an appreciation for the technology that is taken for granted today.

The old rod, with some eyes held in place by bandaids and others with tape had its part in making many pleasant memories.

It has caught a 7-14 largemouth bass, a 6+ pound smallmouth, a 36 inch chain pickerel, a 16 1/2" calico bass/crappie, and striped bass up to 15 pounds.

It has cast everything from a tiny #1 Mepps Aglia spinner, to a 2 1/8 ounce Creek Chub Striper Strike, to the even larger Atom plug.

Too bad, I cannot find the old Pfleuger Freespeed that made up the "combo" which was obtaind by my mom from the S&H Green Stamp store.

I'll bet many if not most here don't remember them, and perhaps, never heard of them.

In 1968 or 69 my wife, mom and dad visited my uncle in Huntsville, Alabama. He took my dad and I fishing on either Wheeler or Huntersville. Too many years ago.

My uncle had all the latest and greatest gear. He worked at the Redstone Arsenal as an engineer, and fishing was his hobby.

He and my dad got shut out, while I filled the cooler with Kentucky bass caught on that ancient rig using a small gold Rebel.

It deserves to be restored, but its battle scars and patches give it character.

[BrianinMD]

I will be there, it will be my first BR roadtrip, can't wait!!

[roadwarrior]

Where's Pickwick?

;D ;D ;D

http://www.strikeking.com/journal/00055/4.php

http://www.strikeking.com/journal/00055/5.php

[Fishing Rhino]

Where's Pickwick?

;D ;D ;D

Is this a test?

The answer is maybe

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Does anyone else find it absolutely hilarious that Long Mike and his arch nemesis, the Bass Resource "Poll", have joined forces in this mission?    ;D

I guess I'll be there with the West Virginia contingent...

[I Love BassResource]

  I'll be there with several others. Only point of suckage is the 6:30 dinners, I'm not sure we'll ever be off the water by that time. 

Will have to try to catch up after everyone eats!

[Triton21]

I'll be there.

Kelley

[CWB]

I'll be there with several others. Only point of suckage is the 6:30 dinners, I'm not sure we'll ever be off the water by that time.

Will have to try to catch up after everyone eats!

X2. Will depend on the bite.

[Uncle Leo]

Unless they move the lake I will be there, is that possible? Oh my God I must have a contingency plan.

[K_Mac]

I've been reluctant to commit because of health issues. I am still hopeful ...

[roadwarrior]

I'll be there with several others. Only point of suckage is the 6:30 dinners, I'm not sure we'll ever be off the water by that time.

Will have to try to catch up after everyone eats!

The only dinner you should try to make is on

Wednesday.

-Kent

[firefightn15]

I'm hopeful. Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise. I know it's been a bad few months for several of us but I guarantee all new comers, especially those who are hesitant, that you'll be able to forget your troubles and be happy for a few days.

If you've met 'em here I'll swear that it is twice as much fun meeting them in person! 8-)

[midnighthrasher]

I'd love to go but its a little too far for me.....

[Long Mike]

Does anyone else find it absolutely hilarious that Long Mike and his arch nemesis, the Bass Resource "Poll", have joined forces in this mission? ;D

I was hoping no one would notice. :-[

[simplejoe]

I'll be there.

[Pitchinkid]

My picture should never be blown up that large. Women and farm animals alike will probably faint at that Meier glimpse of that beautiful mug.

[soccplayer07]

I want to go. I'm looking for people to join me and split some of the costs. I'm having no luck w/ my NoVa crowd thus far...

[Fishing Rhino]

My picture should never be blown up that large. Women and farm animals alike will probably faint at that Meier glimpse of that beautiful mug.

I agree.  Just blown up, period.

It wasn't enlarged.  Just right clicked on your avatar, clicked on properties, copied the URL code, and placed it between the img brackets for posting pictures.

[Pitchinkid]

My picture should never be blown up that large. Women and farm animals alike will probably faint at that Meier glimpse of that beautiful mug.

I agree. Just blown up, period.

It wasn't enlarged. Just right clicked on your avatar, clicked on properties, copied the URL code, and placed it between the img brackets for posting pictures.

So, you made it bigger. Maybe  the meaning of enlarged has changed. Huh, never new that. LoL anyways awesome picture man. Personally i love it. My wife agrees with the blown up period.

[ProCrafter]

For those who think its too far....Glenn, Keri and myself are flying from Seattle and on Priceline my fare...with a rental car for 6 days...is $610.00, for a 6 day vacation this is well worth it to me as I rarely leave Washington to go anywhere....I take 5 rods and reels...less tackle than last year!! just hope the TSA dont ask about Sexy Shads and Sweet Beavers again!!! added 30 minutes to clear security!

[Keri]

Procrafter your killing me.....

[Long Mike]

Is there anyone else out there who is even remotely thinking about joining us on the Road Trip?

[Uncle Leo]

For those who think its too far....Glenn, Keri and myself are flying from Seattle and on Priceline my fare...with a rental car for 6 days...is $610.00, for a 6 day vacation this is well worth it to me as I rarely leave Washington to go anywhere....I take 5 rods and reels...less tackle than last year!! just hope the TSA dont ask about Sexy Shads and Sweet Beavers again!!! added 30 minutes to clear security!

Them Sweet Beavers are pure evil.

Still trying to figure out the nose picker, oh well forget it.