00Mod, close, but no cigar. Actually, I have my own vineyard near Medelline, Colombia. As you intimated I have my grapes reduced to a white powder to reduce shipping costs. The powder is then placed into the Franzia boxes and is then smug imported to Tulsa via Mexico.

00Mod, close, but no cigar. Actually, I have my own vineyard near Medelline, Colombia. As you intimated I have my grapes reduced to a white powder to reduce shipping costs. The powder is then placed into the Franzia boxes and is then smug imported to Tulsa via Mexico.

ha ha ha

Those crisp white grapes right??? Those ultra rare ones only you can grow and smug....transport to Tulsa.

Jeff

Wow, sounds like the Road Trip was a huge success! From the food (Jambalaya is my favorite) and drink (crisp Arctic white?) to hanging with friends, meeting new ones and experiencing the beautiful Lake Guntersville area I'd say you all had a great time! Would love to see some pics of this trip. Hope you all get a chance to throw those Snag Proof Frogs soon! Guntersville is a great lake for it, although not when the wind is blowing 40mph!

Well, another awesome Roadtrip goes down in the anals (no pun intended) of Bass Resource history. It's always great to see all the old timers who make every trip and to get to meet old friends for the first time on a roadtrip. Even though we have a reputaion for bringing rotten weather to some of the best bass lakes in the country, no amount of wind or rain can stop the fun & fellowship that always takes place. This year I had Gene as a roommate in the "BassBus" and was fishing with Kent (Roadwarrior) when he caught the winning 'Big Bass' for the trip at 7 lbs, 7 oz. and had a wonderful time at the meet & greets and meal times. Although the biggest bass I could manage was less than a 2 pounder, I want to remind everyone that the last time we were at Guntersville, I was with Masshole Mike when he caught his 6 & 3/4 lb bass and this time with RW about a 100 yards from the same spot. I am considdering offers for guide service next time we go to Guntersville, but it won't be cheap. LOL. It's always a memorable experience to see everyone and fish together. It's also sad to leave for home after the roadtrip. Here's a few pictures of the memories.....

Not the biggest, but a lot of fun anyway.......

Good job RW and BTW, your fish landing team was amazing!! Everyone will have to go on the next Roadtrip to hear that story.

Just had to have another look at this hawg.......

Yours truly and Chris Lane....turns out my gumbo and jambalaya, were both heavily seasoned with one of his sponsors. "Tony Chacheres". you gotta try it!

The one and only Chris Lane. 2012 Bass Masters Classic winner. What a priviledge to meet this guy.

A few of the distinguished members of Bass Resource at the Wednesday meet & greet.

Also want to thank Glen & Keri for all their hard work and all the sponsors for sending all the goodies for us to share.

And a good time was had by all.......2013 ROAD TRIP! NO EXCUSES!!!

And a good time was had by all.......2013 ROAD TRIP! NO EXCUSES!!!

Now that's where talent shows. Scorcher & I launched there and worked the area without a bite.

But on the down stream side of the bridge (100 yards. away) we hit on a feeding frenzy and landed 25 - 30 White Bass

I'd trade that for a seven pounder any day

Wow, sounds like the Road Trip was a huge success! From the food (Jambalaya is my favorite) and drink (crisp Arctic white?) to hanging with friends, meeting new ones and experiencing the beautiful Lake Guntersville area I'd say you all had a great time! Would love to see some pics of this trip. Hope you all get a chance to throw those Snag Proof Frogs soon! Guntersville is a great lake for it, although not when the wind is blowing 40mph!

Thanks Connie! Everyone received the frogs, and we we're even able to add a few to the raffle to help raise enough funds to put rods and reels into the hands of 60 children!

Wow, sounds like the Road Trip was a huge success! From the food (Jambalaya is my favorite) and drink (crisp Arctic white?) to hanging with friends, meeting new ones and experiencing the beautiful Lake Guntersville area I'd say you all had a great time! Would love to see some pics of this trip. Hope you all get a chance to throw those Snag Proof Frogs soon! Guntersville is a great lake for it, although not when the wind is blowing 40mph!

Thanks for those snag proof frogs I've used them the last couple of days and I loved them.

Folks - If you want your pics in the forthcoming video, please send them to roadtrip@bassresource.com

And RW gets a big YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWW!!!!

Folks from the RoadTrip know what I'm talkin' about!

I need to get you those pictures Glenn.

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Thanks Connie! Everyone received the frogs, and we we're even able to add a few to the raffle to help raise enough funds to put rods and reels into the hands of 60 children!

Thanks Glenn, Snag Proof is really glad to be a small part in helping to get more kids fishing! That's what we all need. The frogs we sent were our latest innovations, would love to hear back from those who've put them to the test.

Connie, Thanks for supporting us. As the water warms up and the topwater bite gets rolling I'm gonna take mine out and give them a shot. I can't wait.

So after reading some more G-ville fishing reports for the last week, I've decided that next year I'll be coordinating my own roadtrip. I'll be going wherever the official BR road trip takes place, but either a week before or a week after. That seems to be a sure recipe to find a lake that's on fire!

So after reading some more G-ville fishing reports for the last week, I've decided that next year I'll be coordinating my own roadtrip. I'll be going wherever the official BR road trip takes place, but either a week before or a week after. That seems to be a sure recipe to find a lake that's on fire!

It's uncanny just how true that is!

Seven years in a row? Well...Next year will be different!

It's uncanny just how true that is!

Seven years in a row? Well...Next year will be different!

This goes along with every trip I've ever went on. I went to Cozumel diving, hurricane/Tropical storm hit. All fishing trips seem to be similiar. I'm just use to it.

So after reading some more G-ville fishing reports for the last week, I've decided that next year I'll be coordinating my own roadtrip. I'll be going wherever the official BR road trip takes place, but either a week before or a week after. That seems to be a sure recipe to find a lake that's on fire!

I'm not so sure about that. Pickwick was just fine in spite of the heavy rains that shut down Nashville and parts of I-40 in Tennessee. Anytime you catch a 6 pound + smallmouth, a five pound spot, and a four and a half pound smallmouth on three successive casts, you won't hear me complain. If memory serves, the Pickwick Road Trip was in early May. And, lest I forget, I caught my first drum at Pickwick. I had no idea what it was.

I really like Ish's Phat Frog. I will be buying more of those for sure. Thanks for the samples.

I really like Ish's Phat Frog. I will be buying more of those for sure. Thanks for the samples.

So does the acronym now become OGHPF?

I'm not so sure about that. Pickwick was just fine in spite of the heavy rains that shut down Nashville and parts of I-40 in Tennessee. Anytime you catch a 6 pound + smallmouth, a five pound spot, and a four and a half pound smallmouth on three successive casts, you won't hear me complain. If memory serves, the Pickwick Road Trip was in early May. And, lest I forget, I caught my first drum at Pickwick. I had no idea what it was.

No doubt! Once we survived the storm, the fishing was awesome.

So does the acronym now become OGHPF?

ROFLMAO! I just had to spit out a bite of my lunch to keep from choking. Thanks a lot Chris.

I'm not so sure about that. Pickwick was just fine in spite of the heavy rains that shut down Nashville and parts of I-40 in Tennessee. Anytime you catch a 6 pound + smallmouth, a five pound spot, and a four and a half pound smallmouth on three successive casts, you won't hear me complain. If memory serves, the Pickwick Road Trip was in early May. And, lest I forget, I caught my first drum at Pickwick. I had no idea what it was.

The Drum Master Lives!!!

Jeff

The Drum Master Lives!!!

Jeff

Come to think of it, can anyone else confirm Rhino's story about the 6lb smallie, 5lb spot and 4lb smallie? I'm betting they were actually drum, bowfin or pickeral. That's one heck of an Al Lindner limit!

Come to think of it, can anyone else confirm Rhino's story about the 6lb smallie, 5lb spot and 4lb smallie? I'm betting they were actually drum, bowfin or pickeral. That's one heck of an Al Lindner limit!

Big O weighed them all, and Bassin Sargent took the pictures.