Glenn

Thought you might be intested... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/kvd-erie-08.html

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Great article JT! Well written and informative. Thanks for the plug. RW - you're a celebrity!!

I have 2 Pioneer Elite series plasma TV's and absolutely love them!! The 50" is 3 years old now and has been used heavily for gaming, football, NASCAR, etc. The picture is fabulous. No burn-in issues here. The 42" is only 9 months old, but it's outstanding. The difference in technology in just 3 years is amazing. The color and clarity is fantastic. Never had to calibrate them either. I WAS going to get an LCD when we got the 42", but it was on sale for about the same price as an LCD, with a much better picture - plus a ton of features I never knew existed. Fun stuff!

Avg. price had dropped to $4.15 here.

Ok, this has gone way off topic. Let's get back to the issue at hand, which is the sierra club joining ASA. Let's refrain from comments about global warming, or other side conversations.

Nice Bar! Party at Robert's house!! Oh, and uh, nice reel too!

What LBH said. Talk to Nate and tell him BassResource.com sent you.

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I would be prepared first. You don't get a 2nd chance with this one, so I'd follow the guidelines outlined here: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/be_prepared.html and here http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/certify.html And then I would do what LBH outlined.

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Likes to throw RRRRRRRRAT-L-TRAPS!!

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Depends on the fishery. Thing is, birds and animals are spreading them. Nothing can be done, really, to stop it. So what happens once all the lakes are "infected"? Close them all?

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Try this next time: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1128002349/22#22 Works like a charm!

Thanks for the PM's everyone! I think we're covered now.

Ok, here's a few shots: Part of the 11-car garage. The middle part is where the chauffeur lives. The kitchen Another toy This is the croquet court. From the driveway looking towards the gate (the black dot way in the distance) Random shots of the grounds - there's 12 acres.

They have an office in Battleground, WA. I have a handful of them and will try them out soon. Will let you know how well they work.

If so, please PM me. Thanks! Glenn

I'm 5' 8", he's about 6'.

Name: Glenn May Age: Old Enough city/state: Maple Valley, WA Occupation: CEO/Founder Bassresource Education: 2 degrees and several post-grad certifications. yrs fishing: Over 50, almost all bass fishing. I started bass fishing before I could walk. Aside from taking time away from it during my teens, I've been bass fishing the whole time. But I've also dabbled in salmon, trout, grayling, halibut, flounder, walleye, catfish, bream, crappie, and ling cod fishing. preferred style (describe a typical, quality day): I prefer power fishing. I like covering a lot of water, looking for aggressive bass. Spinnerbaits are my go to lures. But like most, I love a good topwater bite too. Personal: Fav food: Seafood - particularly shellfish, Good southern BBQ, Steak, Thai, Mexican Fav movie: Too many to list, but I mostly like comedies, action, and old WWII movies. Fav quote: It's amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares who gets the credit. Jack Roush Fishing: Fav bait: Spinnerbait Fav set up (rod/reel): Custom-made rod and a baitcaster with a smooth, strong drag. Fav lake: Potholes Reservior 10 Questions from Members: 1. Where and when did you actually come across these characters that you have for Mods??? When I set out to recruit the moderators, I wanted to keep it small. That still holds true today. Too many cooks in the kitchen spell disaster. I started at a high level and looked for balance. I wanted 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 mix of the membership. Once I identify an open niche, I look at the folks among the 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. This is why I also look to the existing mods to offer their recommendations. 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. We love this site, have a passion for it and the sport of bass fishing, and that's why we do what we do. 2. The rate of BR growth has been unbelievably rapid over the past few years. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this quick growth? The benefits are tremendous. I get to learn from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced anglers in the world. Plus I've had the honor of meeting many members in person. Every person I've met has been down-to-earth, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. It's very exciting to see more and more outstanding people come through the door every day. In addition, 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 other 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. I'm simply blown away by how much this site has affected so many people in such a positive manner. As for the drawbacks, hosting issues for the site used to be the #1 problem. The sheer volume of people on the site demands a very expensive hosting setup. The growth of the sponsors solved that problem by enabling a more robust system. I could finally afford the setup this site demands, so the slowness issues have finally gone away. Aside from that, the popularity of the site has attracted a few negative people as well. But the mods and I quickly handle them. Popularity attracts all types. 3. How do you police the site and how has that changed as the number of members has grown? The way and manner that I police the site hasn't changed that much over the years. I log on as often as possible each day and read the posts just like you. In addition to taking in the dialog, I look for tone and rule violations and enforce as necessary. As the forums grew, I couldn't read all the new posts, so I added moderators to keep up with the growth. The mod squad does a tremendous job here keeping things running smoothly. If you only knew the half of it! What are the most common no-nos you have to enforce? It's mostly people trying to spam the site. You never see it because we're very much on top of it every day. Occasionally we have to stop or prevent fights, but that's a distant second. 4. What made you decide to run a BR forum and do you get paid for it? Back when I first became interested in designing Web pages, I decided to build a site dedicated to bass fishing (my passion). I started out by looking at other bass fishing sites for ideas and inspiration. Unfortunately, all I found were sites that said, "Hi, this is me, and I love bass fishing. Here are my links." And they all linked to each other! That was back in '95. I quickly realized there weren't any sites out there that contained information - articles and tools to help bass anglers learn more about fishing. So that's when I decided it was time for somebody to do it. I decided I would teach myself programming and design, focusing my attention on building a site for bass enthusiasts. Back then, my only goal was to build something to use in my portfolio so I could land a job in my new career choice (back then, I was working in television). I had no idea the journey I was about to embark on. After year and half, several redesigns, and many mistakes, the site was launched in early '97 with a fistful of articles I managed to scrounge up from various sources. As soon as the site launched, it immediately had 400 visitors on the first day. It took a week to catch the attention of Debra Dean, publisher of Honey Hole magazine (Texas). She was so impressed with the site she wrote me saying, "Tell you what, you can use anything you like from our site or the magazine. I have not given such permission to anyone else, so you're getting the only rights to do so." Little did I know I was getting the endorsement of a well-established organization. Years later, BassResource.com is still the only website with reproduction rights to 7 years worth of HoneyHole articles, despite numerous requests from other organizations. Other industry leading publications have followed in HoneyHole's footsteps including Pond Boss magazine, with its informative articles on warm water management and biology. In addition, the website gained the respect and interest of numerous professional anglers, guides and outdoor writers, who began contributing more articles and ideas for the site. I had very basic forums set up at that time, which received very little traffic or attention. As popular as the site was, the forums just weren't producing as well as I knew they could. So I started looking for answers. I spent a lot of time researching forums - everything from moderating and administering them, to evaluating the myriad of software options. While I educated myself, I narrowed the search down to 3 forum programs, and spent over a year beta-testing them. Once a winner was chosen, I went to work on the design. That work built the foundation for what you see today. Much to my surprise, the forums became much more popular than I imagined! There's so many great people here now, helping each other, coaching, and just laughing it up... I keep shaking my head in disbelief. The caliber of people that are here simply blows me away. The forums have also attracted many quality writers too (you can find their articles here on the site). There has even been a few people volunteer to help run the site and create more features. Amazing. You guys and gals are terrific! You are what make these forums so great. I just provide a place for you to meet. You make the rest happen. I am truly impressed with the intelligence, the enormous flow of information, and genuine respect for each other exhibited in these forums. 5. Is BR profitable? On paper, 2008 is the first year it was "profitable", which makes Uncle Sam happy. However, in no way does it even begin to make up for the debt accrued for paying thousands of dollars each year out of my own wallet over the past 12 years, not to mention the thousands of hours I've dedicated to this site without ever being paid a dime for it. I'm just glad that I'm finally free from footing the bill for the operating expenses. I'm also fortunate in that it pays for business expenses such as trips to the Classic and ICAST. Whatever profit is left over after paying operating expense is invested back into the site. I still do this as a volunteer. The sponsors on the site are here for 2 reasons: 1. I needed to find a way to pay for the operating expenses or shut down the site; 2. I want to help further the sport, and part of that involves helping companies in the industry succeed. 6. Will you sell BR in the future, being it's growing every day? Nope! Not at all. I have no desire to sell out. I never started this site with the intent of selling it, and that has never changed. If I wanted to sell it, I would have back in '99 when I was getting absurd offers almost every day. Now I get 1 or 2 unsolicited offers a month, which I quickly delete as soon as they hit the in box. I love what I do here. You can't buy that. 7. Where do you see BR 10 years from now? Wow, that's a tough question. If you had asked me that 10 years ago, I never would have dreamt it would be as big as it is today. 10 years from now? It'd be great to have a TV series that focuses on helping people become better anglers. It would be an extension of the site. I'd also like to see BassResource become more of a conduit for bringing together the sport and helping it grow. 8. Do you have a Profit Sharing Plan for BR that the members can invest in? As I mentioned above, there really isn't any profit to share. The people who run this are an all-volunteer corp, including myself. Any money "made" goes into operational costs and paying off debt accrued over the years. That said, the knowledge and camaraderie shared and gained here is worth more than money can buy. 9. What is the ultimate goal of BassResource? To help bass enthusiasts of all skill levels become better anglers, and to help grow the sport of bass fishing. 10. What changes or enhancements are in the works for the next year? I have a saying, Under-promise and over-deliver. In keeping with the spirit of that motto, I won't discuss upcoming enhancements. Suffice to say, I'm always looking for ways to improve the site, and will launch those improvements when they're ready. Fav hobbies other than fishing: Football, horseback riding, NASCAR, website design & usability, and Internet marketing. 10 People you respect and/or admire: That's a tough one. Listing just 10 people would mean leaving out many more. Suffice to say, I hold high regard for people who work hard to follow their dream and passion, and become successful at it. And when they become wildly successful, they always remain humble and make you feel important around them. People who treat others with dignity and respect are true gems, and that can be anyone. You don't have to be rich to be that guy. I've met many a poor person with those qualifications that I admire greatly. Turn ons: Glass smooth water on a warm spring morning; days when fishing is easy; my wife; good friends, good food, and good times. Turn offs: People who play the victim card or don't take responsibility for their actions. I don't like gossip or conspiracy theories either. Aspirations: To be a great leader. Leaders don't manage. Leaders empower, inspire, and influence others. As a leader, it's their job to guide their company to meet its current and future goals. True leaders are self-directed and have clear vision. They create ideas based on their values and create teams who share those values. Great things start to happen when a company is built on a leader's integrity and strength. I hope to be that leader someday. I also want to be the best husband I can be for my wife. Essay: My own personal experience has been personal growth through adversity! My family was poor. I can remember trips to the food bank and second-hand stores. So I learned early on to appreciate the small things in life others sometime take for granted. I was a latch-key child at age 10, so I learned to become self-reliant and responsible for myself at an early age. My dad taught me to do things right, rather than doing just enough to get by. My mom taught me about financial responsibility and treating others with respect. I starting working as a paperboy at age 15, getting up at 3:30am to deliver papers before going to school. When I turned 16, I started working at a grocery store after school. I worked full time while going through college, and worked 2 full time jobs simultaneously to pay off the debt after I graduated. Through it all, I developed a very strong work ethic. In my 20's, I surrounded myself with a group of fishermen who were much older than me (some were retired). I did this on purpose so that I could learn from them. Some of them became my mentors. They helped me grow up and become an adult, and taught me a lot about life that classrooms cannot. There's something to be said about learning from retired executives, engineers, and businessmen. They're a wealth of knowledge. The best lessons I've learned are from the mistakes I've made in the past. Every mistake is a learning opportunity, not a failure. These traits have given me the tools to be successful in my job, this site, and at home. But it took a lot of hard work to get there, and I don't forget the sacrifices I made. Humility and staying grounded are characteristics I strive to achieve. By far, the best thing that's happened to me is marrying Keri. She has been a terrific influence on my life, and has been very supportive of me. She loves bass fishing, NASCAR, and football, plus she's an incredible chef. What more can I ask for?! It took me nearly 40 years to find her, but she was worth the wait! With former Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks LB Will Herring With Clay Dyer With NASCAR driver Ryan Newman

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