volzfan59

If you fish in a B.A.S.S. tournament, as a Angler or Co, you have to wear their logo to go across the stage. Especially on the last day. If you don't have it screen printed on your jersey, they will give you a sticker. As to the Masonic and Shriner's logo, I don't have to wear them. I'm a proud member of both organizations. To be a Mason, you have to ask a Mason, 2B1-Ask1. If that helps start the conversation, I'm good with it. If me wearing the Shriner's logo causes someone to donate to help disabled children, or children injured in a fire, again, I'm good with it. Much like St. Jude's Hospital, no child's family has to pay a cent to use a Shriners Hospital, including meals, transportation to and from. All done through donations and paper sales. I hope that clears it up.

Well, we got by Vandy........barely!

Glad I went to the Knoxville Fishing Show! I just got back home. Got to see and rub on the new Vexus Boats and Falcon Boats. Man, those are two sweet rigs! Not cheap, but in line with other brands. I picked up three out of production Lucky Craft "pop r's" for $20.00, clear in color. I may go back tomorrow to dig through some more of the bins.

I about guarantee you it does! The one thing that I wondered about was launching at McWherter Park. As you know, it's ok for day in, day out local stuff, but not the Classic, or even a large local/ regional tournament. Going to be cutting it close as far as the time line.

BPS has, or at least had, a rod and reel repair section in Springfield, MO. By your post, I'm guessing that your doing your own work. The reason that I mention the r and r repair section is they also stock and sell parts. They have a ton of parts for older reels, especially BPS older reels.

I have a question about jerseys. I'm thinking about getting one with the B.A.S.S. logo on it. I'm still holding out hope to fish the opens as a co-angler some day and I know that you have to have their logo on your jersey. I'm a Mason and a Shriner, therefore I want to put those logos on my jersey. Here's my question, where, or how, do I find digital files with logos? I freely admit that I'm a dinosaur at this stuff. Everywhere I look at jerseys, or even moisture wicking custom t-shirts, they say that they need "digital files" of the logos. Thanks for any help.

I happily stand corrected.

Go Vols!!!

TnRiver46 is right, no locking through. They can go down lake as far as either the Ft. Loudon Dam or the Tellico Dam. For those of you that aren't from around here, those two dams are connected by a canal. They are about three miles apart, give or take a bit. As far as up river, they can run up to the I-40 bridge on the Holston River. Up to the John Sevier Highway (Hwy 168) bridge on the French Broad River.

"whitwolf", First, allow me to apologize to you. I'm just now seeing your questions. As far as the venues, the weigh in us supposed to be in the Thompson-Bowling Arena, where the basketball Vols play. I think it holds 20 thousand, really nice place. I'm a Shriner, we hold the annual Shriners Circus there. The Expo will be in the Convention Center, about a mile away. This is a two building complex. Parking could be an issue, but I hear off site parking will be available, buses provided. I'm retired law enforcement and have a call into a KPD friend to see if anything (parking wise) has been finalized as of now. As soon as I know, I'll post it. Might be parking at the Civic Colosseum, a mile or two away from everything, busses from there. There is a huge parking area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Bowling.

From what I understand, everything is free. I've never been, but the Expo will be huge. Here in Knoxville, it will fill to pretty convention buildings. I've been told to bring plenty of money as there will be deals to be had.

Will do Sam! I'm looking forward to this.

I go to the Knoxville, TN Fishing Show every year. Don't always buy stuff, but it's good for my cabin fever. To me, it had gotten stagnant, but since they moved it to our Expo Center it seems to have grown and become better. Can't wait for it to start next weekend! That being said, I'm really, really looking forward the the B.A.S.S. Classic Expo this March. Never been to one, but I've heard that there are always good deals.

I grew up on Melton Hill, Bull Run Creek to be exact. Haven't fished it in several years however, that's why I didn't list it. Great lake!

BPS does have a rod and reel repair center, and they do sell parts. Well, they did while I was there. Who knows now? Doyo did produce some of the BPS reels. Seaguar makes BPS floro line. Their mono lines are made by Berkley.

I mainly fish Norris, Cherokee and Douglas when lake fishing. Prefer fishing the Holston, French Broad and Upper Clinch. When we lived in Nashville, I fished Priest, Old Hickory, Center Hill, the Stones River and Caney Fork. TnRiver46, we gave to meet up some day.

You could put it back together (as best you can) and put it on a shelf as a display. I have my father's old Mitchell 300, my father-in-law's old Penn and an old Zebco 202 on a display shelf with some antique lures. Our tv room is full of antique fishing stuff, signs, etc and old albums in frames. It's nice to look at that stuff and remember trips with my dad and father in law. You'll be able to look at your reel and remember 20 years worth of trips with friends and family, fish caught, old lures, etc. You'll love the Pfleuger! Great reel

You won't regret it. I've been a member since 1985. Like "flatcreek" said, I look forward to my new issue every month.

I almost always use 4 lb. mono when trout fishing. That being said, I've used 2 lb. mono a few times, throwing 1/16oz Rooster Tails on the Candy Fork River (TN). I've had good results with the 2 lb. but feel more comfortable with 4. The people at Trout Magnet actually suggest using a 2 lb. leader.

Thanks Darren. This is interesting. When I was working there, they didn't make a Platinum spinning reel. Looks like the JM signature has bee redesigned.

Answered prayer, thank you Lord!!!

What's the new reel called?

Unless things have changed, you can buy a new boat for $100.00 under cost. Depending on the rig you choose, it can be a three to five grand savings. Toppers are excluded from that, I don't remember the formula for those. Any way, to that you add back in shipping, prep and taxes. Used boats sell to employees for 7% over what the store has in them, plus tax. Again, things might have changed since I left last June. Talk to the Boating GSM or Sales Lead, the regular sales staff aren't allowed to price boats to employees.

If it's still company policy, you can get a new boat using your discount every other year. Get a boat!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! Almost 2200, past my bedtime. See ya next year,