2012 Roadtrip! Be There!

[Chris at Tech]

It's getting closer...

I'm trying to work out my schedule to get out there Sat night instead of Sunday afternoon. Hopefully the dominoes will fall into place.

[.ghoti.]

On 4/10/2012 at 6:43 PM, Long Mike said:

Here's the latest list of attendees, based on receipt of Registration Forms.

Scrutch

WMD in Kentucky

Zip Pow

Alpster

Glenn and Keri

Fishin Rhino

00 Mod

Siebert Outdoors and friend

Long Mike

Roadwarrior

Triton_Mike

Big O

Riskkid2

Scorcher214

Raider Nation Fisher

Chris at Tech

Traveler2586

Mr. Swabby and brother John

The names in bold belong to the folks who have let me know they will be at the SNW&CS. Alpster has told me he will not be there. That leaves five of you undecided. Let me know please. I want to make sure I bring enough chow for everybody. Last year I brought way too much. No problem; we had a cabin with a frig. This year I have room without a frig, so any excess grub will probably have to go in the trash. Don't really want to do that if I can avoid it.

Thanks,

GK

[Mr. Swabby(aka westtennessee1)]

GK,

My brother John and I will not be there until Sunday, so unfortunately we'll miss the event Saturday night. Looking forward to a few days of great fishing!

Jeff

[.ghoti.]

OK Mr Swabby, I'll see you Sunday. I had John down as attending. I think Scrutch indicated a John was traveling with him, so I put your brother down by mistake.

Scrutch, let me know if that was you who said that.

Or, will whoever said that, please let me know.

[Siebert Outdoors]

GMAN,

Don't buy any frogs until after the trip. I have a nice variety of Snag Proof I would like you to try.

Thank you Kent. I've been wanting to try some of their frogs out but wanted to see some of them first. Field testing will be even better.

[Long Mike]

Mike, I've also got a double-handful of the Snag Proofs that need testing.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Thanks Mike!

[Big-O]

Hey Friends and Family, I was all excited about making my 4th Roadtrip in a row and seeing all of you again... but I got a call last night that changed all of that ;( One of our ProStaff had previously scheduled a show with me here in Tx. and had to move it to our Roadtrip date.

I sincerely wish that this wouldn't have happened because I have much more fun hanging with you guys, fishin, B.S'n etc. And believe it or not, the shoots are work and pressure to get things done whereas kicking back with all of you is FUN, Relaxing and a big break from the grind...

During last years get together, I remembered finishing up a day of fishing with Roadwarrior and Steezy in my boat when we met Scrutch and his fishing partner on the water. Although we three were having a blast and still telling WILD tales etc., I was wishing Scrutch and Co could fish with us too... Heck I would've just jumped in their boat to ride back to the ramp if I could've, just to HANG, maybe drink a cool one, talk a little SMACK back and forth if you know what I mean ; )

All this to say, I enjoy being with ALL of you more than you know and to me the Roadtrip is our Family Reunion. Please accept my apology and I promise to have a few treats like some packages of my new color Craws waiting for you there and maybe a RT Hat for each you as well... Now the hats might be slightly USED, lol.

RW, I'm having the baits sent to you... So don't use'em all up before you get there And Long Mike and you other OLD FOGIES... %&@~ like this aint suppose to happen, we were gonna kick back and have a few adult beverages together! Sall right, we'll do it again...

www.ragetail.com

[Scorcher214]

Dang....that sucks. Was looking forward to meeting the Master of the Rage!

[Long Mike]

Well CRUD! Steve, very sorry to hear that you can't make it. I was very much looking forward to seeing you again and sharing a few beverages.

[scrutch]

My how things change! It's a real bummer that ya cant make it Big O. Was hoping to get a little right seat time with ya. We promise to still have a blast though. I understand ya gotta work when there's work. We'll catch ya at Falcon next year! (AHEM, Glenn)

Things have changed for me too... My buddy who has been quasi-committed for months just got SLAPPED by the IRS with a $64,000 bill. Needless to say, He's out. So right now its just Scorcher and me.Hopefully Simp can make it too.

[Simp]

My how things change! It's a real bummer that ya cant make it Big O. Was hoping to get a little right seat time with ya. We promise to still have a blast though. I understand ya gotta work when there's work. We'll catch ya at Falcon next year! (AHEM, Glenn)

Things have changed for me too... My buddy who has been quasi-committed for months just got SLAPPED by the IRS with a $64,000 bill. Needless to say, He's out. So right now its just Scorcher and me.Hopefully Simp can make it too.

Well I've sent a boat load of PM since monday and I'm officially going now. So ANYBODY with open seats PM I'd love to fish with anybody and everybody. My best memories of these trips are always fishing with new and old friends. I can remember my first trip at the first KY lake trip. Ghotti and his wife sat me down and had breakfast with me. I really didn't know anybody on the board all that well yet. I just knew I loved reading and learning about fishing on here. So i just had to meet these guys. They made the effort to welcome me and told me about the amazing behind the scene job he did here at the time. I was amazed I hadn't even thought about the million little things that make this site amazing. So as new members join and old members look to reconnect this road trip is a opportunity for us all to relax and enjoy what we all love doing FISH!

[Traveler2586]

Well CRUD!

Great special effects

[Glenn]

Well Big-O, we're really going to miss you! It's really great to hang out with you and shoot the breeze. But work is work, and sometimes the work schedule doesn't work out the way we want (somehow that sentence makes sense).

We'll catch up with you next year. In the mean time, we'll tip one or two in your name!

[Big-O]

You guys are AWESOME and don't think that I won't be callin to ck up on you while your there Gotta make sure that RW and a few of the others don't get out of hand, if you know what I mean

[Gatorbassman]

Dad-gum, I guess I'll have to take my camo shorts back to the store now.

[Chris at Tech]

Dad-gum, I guess I'll have to take my camo shorts back to the store now.

Keep em. Someone's gotta represent.

[roadwarrior]

You guys are AWESOME and don't think that I won't be callin to ck up on you while your there Gotta make sure that RW and a few of the others don't get out of hand, if you know what I mean

Well, shoot!

Now what am I goin' to do with all this beer?

[.ghoti.]

Big-O, sorry to hear that you will not be there. I have a package for you. I'll put it in the mail soon.

Don't worry, Kent and I will properly dispose of your share of the wine.

I will have my camo shorts, so you will be represented.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Well, shoot!

Now what am I goin' to do with all this beer?

I have an idea.

[Chris at Tech]

I have an idea.

I'll also do my part

[Big-O]

OK now... My little wife "Mrs. O" is calling me with some of your responses and thinks that I should be sending CAMO SHORTS and BEER instead

[00 mod]

OK now... My little wife "Mrs. O" is calling me with some of your responses and thinks that I should be sending CAMO SHORTS and BEER instead

Instead? Or as well as? LOL! Just make sure not to miss the next one!

Jeff

[.ghoti.]

A recent thread inspired me, if inspired is the correct term, to inventory my collection and determine which rods I really needed, and which were just gathering dust. I came up with a list to sell, and had started to post them in the Flea Market, when I had a thought.

I'm bringing one of these to the RoadTrip for Scrutch to take a look at.

I thought to myself, self, why not take them all to the Road Trip, see if anybody wants one, and save the shipping costs. Makes one cheaper to you. So, here's a list of what I'll be selling. If you want to look at one let me know and I'll bring it along for the ride. I've listed RoadTrip prices. When I put them on the Flea Market, prices will increase $20 - 25 to cover shipping and insurance costs.

SHIMANO CUMARA 6'8" M-XF casting; close to new condition, used very little. I don't like the small diameter grip or the reel seat. $100

DOBYNS CHAMPION 7'6" H-F casting ; good condition, c-rig, jig rod. Don't like it, the handle is too long for my taste. $80

ABU VERITAS 6'9" ML-MF; spinning rod, excellent condition, barely used. I don't like the reel seat. $60

DUCKETT MICRO 7'6" XH-F casting; excellent condition, swimbait rod, never used, plastic still on handle. Not sure why I bought it in the first place. $120

SETYR TACTICAL 6'6" M-Fcasting ; used, very good condition, similar to Avid 6'6" M-F. I like it, but seldom use it. $125

SETYR RESPONSE 7'6" M-M casting; used, very good condition, graphite crankbait rod. Haven't used this one for at least two years; maybe longer. $150

[scrutch]

Ghoti, you might be starting a little swap meet on the side. Great idea! I'd love to do a little horse tradin at the Roadtrip.

Does anyone need a roommate? I do now that my buddy has bailed. I have a empty bed from Sat 21st to Sat 28th. If anyone is in a room alone and wants to cancel and double up with me let me know. I'm open for other arrangements too. I just don't want to room all week by myself.

ALSO...Long Mike, I have an open seat every day of the Roadtrip. It sounds like Simp might jump in for a couple days, but I'm open for all comers for the rest of the time. I'll let you know which days Simp wants.